Death of Gen. Logan stalls politics and war hero remembered
The Warren Mail reports Gen. John A Logan’s death on December 26 in Washington after a rheumatic illness spread to his brain. Mentions his Civil War service from Illinois regiments to Army of the Tennessee, adjutant roles, and key battles. Notes Logan’s life as Democrat then Republican, 1884 vice presidential bid, and his strong Senate influence. hints at successor speculation in a Republican-dominated Legislature.
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Gen. Logan
Baxter
Washington
Gen
Sheridan
Callum
Dr. Baxter
Army of the Tennessee
Belmont
Fort Donelson
Pittsburg
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Sherman
Logan
Locan
Senate
Robert Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Guv. Aylesby
C. B. Farwell
John Baker
Lincoln
John G. Nicolay
John Hay
Robert T. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Blaine consoles Blaine on Logan death in Augusta
Senator Logan’s death shocks the nation as telegrams relay the news to Mr. Blaine in Augusta Maine. James G Blaine notes Logan’s high rank and long friendly ties dating from Illinois representation, denying jealousy or rivalry between them.
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MR. Blaine
Senator Logan
Augusta
Dave
Logan
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Gen. Logan
Army of the Union
Illinois
Lawmakers Suffer From Smoke Filled Halls Reform Urged
In a sardonic note a columnist laments House members who smoke in the hall and lobbies causing bad air yet refuse to stop. They pass resolutions at government expense instead of reform advocating cleaner air and accountability.
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House of Representatives
Ex Congressman Olmier Named as Attorney General Candidate
The Philadelphia Press reports ex Congressman Olmier of Venango as a current suggestion for Attorney General under Governor Beaver. He is a longtime acquaintance of the Governor-elect, a former schoolmate and friend from Centre county days.
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Philadelphia
Olmier
Venango
Guv. Beaver
Centre County
Legislature Session Signals for Next Tuesday and Travel
Our Legislature meets next Tuesday with Senator Allen and Representative Bruce departing for Harrisburg at the end of this week.
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Allen
Bruce
Harrisburg
Masons Global Lodge Totals Reach 14 625 in 1880
A compiled review of Masonic reports for 1880 lists 14 625 lodges worldwide and about 5 000 000 members. Regions include England and Wales with 1 187 lodges, Germany 342, United States 9 824, France 289, Italy 110, Australia 229, Canada 535, Spain around 300, and many others. The average is roughly 342 members per lodge, with significant growth anticipated in the next report.
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Order
Germany
Switzerland
Hungary
Roumania
Servia
England and Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Gibraltar
Malta
Holland
Luxemburg
Belgium
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
France
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Egypt
Algeria
Tunis
Morocco
West Coast
The
Cape
China
Japan
Australia
Australian Islands
New Zealand
United States
Canada
Cuba
Haiti
West Indian Islands
Mexico
Brazil
South American
Poverty of Wealth in New York Estate Controversy
Joe Howard questions the fate of Stewart’s Fifth Avenue mansion in a provocative critique. He notes crowds gaze at the marble house, while no weddings, cradles, or newborn cries have marked its history, merely a fading matron, costly decor, and guarded emptiness.
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Joe Howard
Stewart
New York
A Just Tribute to Housekeeping Wives of Laboring Men
The Dundee Record honors housekeeping wives who rise before five each morning and work until ten or eleven at night. They endure harassment, long hours, and lack of recognition, handling finance to cooking with no unions or protections. They die in the harness and are quickly replaced.
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Dundee
N. Y
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Saloon Tax Law
Ohio approves a 200 dollar tax on saloon keepers and liquor dealers with a local option allowing towns to close saloons. Tax revenues go to county funds, not state. Gov Foraker to propose directing 25 percent of Dow law receipts to state needs. Counties expect about 2.5 million dollars yearly.
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Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Foraker
New York Advisers Back Senate Fight With Early Ballot Hint
Advices from New York describe a hot senate contest with Ira Davenport backing Warner Miller and Burleigh mounting a strong challenge. Hiscock edges into the fray as Morton carries Blaine influence and claims confidence. Daggett backs Morton while Davenport and Burleigh predict Miller's first ballot nomination. Money flows and lawmakers switch sides.
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New York
United States
Ira Davenport
Warner Miller
Burleigh
Hiscock
Morton
Blaine
Davenport
Miller
Albert Daggett
Cleveland and party subserviency in office politics
The Tribune quotes President Cleveland and argues that his early ideal of merit over party loyalty faded within twenty months as he yielded to party needs. The piece asserts that party subserviency remains essential to holding office and predicts Democrats will accept him as a loyal party man.
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Senate
James C. Matthews
Albany
N. Y
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Democrats
Tribune
One Vote Decides Damned Fate for Heathen Passages
The Orthodox Congregational Church of Williamatic Conn. sustains a 49 to 47 decision that heathen individuals who died before Christianity are presumably damned. An exchange notes that a single vote flip would have created a tie and offered Confucius and Socrates a chance of salvation.
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Orthodox Congregational Church of
Williamatic
Conn
Confucius
Socrates
Pittsburg Daily Times Offer Ad
An offer promotes the Pittsburg Daily Times and the Marx for one year at $3.60 claiming it keeps citizens informed on leading questions of the day and is the cheapest reading option. The ad urges readers to subscribe for full access.
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Wrru
Congress
Legislature
Pittsburg Daily Times
Marx
The
Pittsburg Times
Jeffersonian Simplicity Likely Fails in White House Bid
Washington dispatches note that Jeffersonian simplicity has little chance at the White House this winter, signaling political currents and expectations ahead of campaigns.
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Washington
White House
Ely's Cream Balm Offer Radical Cures for Catarrh
The piece argues nasal membrane diseases require non irritant remedies and condemns douches snuffs powders syringes and similar apps as irritating and ineffective. It touts Ely's Cream Balm as providing radical permanent cures based on patient testimonials.
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Ely
Christmas Charity and Political Quips Across The Nation
The Philadelphia Ledger’s Geo W. Cuirps gave about 25000 in cash to employees on Christmas. Tennessee's governor elect calls for more harmony and hominy. A Detroit charity funds clothing for 487 newsboys. Bessie Waite, a Kentucky graduate, is denied a practice certificate due to gender. Judge Holt orders one issued. Miscellaneous satirical notes and insults noted.
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Geo. W. Cuirps
Philadelphia Ledger
Bessie W. Waite
Kentucky
Michigan University
Holt
Court of Appeals
White House announces season of state entertainments
The President fixes multiple White House receptions through January and February for officials, the public, the diplomatic corps, cabinet, senators and judiciary, and military and court dinners. Mrs Cleveland also hosts Saturday afternoon receptions fortnightly. The plan keeps a weekly social pace to open and close the season with a public state event.
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Washington
White House
Cabinet
Congress
Judiciary
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Supreme Court
Congressmen’s Christmas Plans Highlight Washington Holiday
Congressmen’s Christmas week actions in Washington include Senator Cameron dining with family, Representative Bound returning to Milton, Representative Hestand eating in Lancaster, and Senator Mitchell visiting Wellsboro. Others depart for homes as holiday preparations demand activity. Stores bustle with shoppers and January entertainments promise brilliance.
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Washington
Cameron
Bound
Milton
Representative Hiestand
Lancaster
Mitchell
Wellsboro
Ten Thousand Dollar Trotting Stallion Bought for Franklin
Hon J C Sibley of Franklin Pennsylvania purchased from Leland Stanford the trotting stallion St Bel for $10000 cash. St Bel sired by Electioneer with dam Beautiful Belle and a 2 24 record. private mile 2 16. The stallion will be brought from Palo Alto California to Franklin for breeding next spring.
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Franklin
J. C. Sibley
Leland Stanford
St. Bel
Beautiful Belle
Senator Stanford
Palo Alta
California
Various 19th Century News Snippets and Notes
Mary Anderson studies French in Paris. Blaine recovers from gout. Rear Admiral Worden retires. Joe Jefferson writes Reminnisances. Ohio corporate wealth rose by 105,116,050. Archbishop Elder bans Catholics from singing in Protestant or Jewish choirs. Many African Americans move from South Carolina to Arkansas, threatening another exodus. Widowed Mrs. Hancock receives 10,000 advance for Gen. McClellan book. Blaine explains affiliation. possible protest he is Catholic. Ponce de Leon Hotel to cost 2,000,000, nearly finished in St. Augustine. Apache children captured by Gen. Miles at Carlisle. Wagon Makers Association raises wagon prices 10 percent. Signs of rift within Knights of Labor. Friends of Gen. Hancock fund a Washington house for Mrs. Hancock. Southern cotton mills grow from 161 to 310 in six years, expanding exports. Tilden will contest will clauses. George H. Tilden named contestant. Miss Anna Dickinson near funds. returns to lecturing. Stewart estate paintings to be exhibited publicly then auctioned.
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Archbishop Elder
Cincinnati
South Carolina
Arkansas
Gen. McClellan
Community Holiday Events and Obituaries in Youngsville
Christmas programs by Prof Fell’s students and M E Church Cantata entertain Youngsville crowds. Swede Lutheran entertainment impresses with decorated church and presents. Mrs. Nelson Mead of Corydon dies, funeral at M E Church. Local families mourn child loss and illness. Two weddings bless town while others move and visit relatives. E A U lodge plans year end event. school watch night planned.
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Youngsville
Fell
M. E
Santa Claus
Minerva
Nelson Mead
Corydon
Michael Currie
Warren
C. D. Arird
Anna Brace
Tidioute
Alice Agrellus
Leslie Babbitt
Grand Vailey
W. J. Davis
Oil Field Progress Across the River and New Wells
Oil activity rises in the river valley as Morse and Collins drill deeper wells yielding 70 barrels from a 250 barrel tank and 31 inches. The firm operates 27 wells producing about 400 barrels daily while plans target winter drilling and upstream exploration. Other firms report smaller outputs, new rigs, and construction of roads, with a ferry needed due to ice. Community notes include a Baptist Sunday school gift event and local business improvements.
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Morse & Collins
Vet. Rice
Morse
Smith, Bright & Borchers
Wardwell
Peter M.smith
Glade
John Bright
L. T. Borchers
Warren
Mr. Bright
New Ventures
Smith
Shope
W. P. Mitchell
Co. I
Clarence Strong
Fogel & Co
Swift Island
Mapes
Sterling Cornelius
George O
Buerdbman & Tate
Leroy Strong
Leroy Cornelius
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McQuade
Jake Sharpe
N. Y. Tribune
Campbell
Concaress
Fifth Avenue
DOW
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Tennessee
West Union Argo
Collin-Campbell
Lord Campbell
Gov. Aucer
Michigan
Detroit
Francis Murphy
Moses
Christ
JupGce Ketter
News OF the
Mary Anderson
Paris
Worden
Joe Jefferson
Ponce de Leon
St. Augustine
Florida
H. M. Flagler
Miles
Carlisle
Wagon Manufacturers’ Association of Chicago
Knights of Labor
Hancock
South
Samuel J. Tilden
George H. Tilden
Anna Dickinson
West Pittston
Thirty-fourth Street
Lida Siggins
Colby
Kansas
George H. Hyatt
E. A. U. Lodge
N. P. McDonald
Louisville
O. K
Roy Emery
Greenville
Ida Shortt
Hattie Shutt
Titusville
Cyrus Thomas
Clara
Nellie
Mathew Run
Fred Strickland
Farmington
Mary Davis
Will Freese
Mattie Davis
James Middleton
Washington, D. C
Kinzua
Geo. Culver
Stoneham
H. W. Webster
Harry Norris
Harry Cook
W.S. Peirce
Elibridge Peirce
Jamestown
Fisk
Erie
Roscoe
Joe
Sugar Grove
A. C. Lindsey
Fred B. Lindsey
A. J. Lindsey
Allegheny College
Meadville
M. E. Church
H. B. Arnold
A. J. Correll
National Transit
Balltown
Grand Valley
Henry de Rocher
Pipe
A. E. May
Oberlin
A. A. Davis & Co
F. R. Ketterer’s
Front Street
C. H. Meacham & Co
England
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W. H. Filler
Sec’y
People's Gas Co
F. M. Knapp
O. W. Beaty
Petroleum Railroad Company of Pennsylvania
Freeman & Trunkey
Penn’a
Commonwealth
L. R. Freeman
Grand Central Mining Company
Youngtown
R. McCurdy
O. F. Landers
Pineville
Warren Co
G. E. Tanner
First National Bank of Warren
M. Beecher
Citizens National Bank of
G. N. Parmlee
Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
Cashier
Warren, Pa
Joseph W. Walker
Mead
Warren County
John Japes
Admr
North Clarendon, Pa
Etters
Daniel Gross
D. M. Gross
Philippina Gross
Elizabeth Gross
Cloak and Fur Department
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Struthers
Ron
Vitarrom
Struthers, Wells & CO
Tangeriss
Knapp & Cable
J. A. Mitchell & Co
Eter
OLD Reliable Companies
Aatna
Hartford
Phenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe
Queen
Royal
Imperial
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Sun Fire
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Mutual Benefit Life
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L. D. Wetmore
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Ueenstown
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Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
Wat
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Jacob Keller
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
William
Hardy
Court of Common Pleas
C. C. Merritt
C. W. Thompson
S. H. Fisher
Nathan McIntyre
Levi Pierce
United Brethren Church of
Pennsylvania
God
United Brethren Church
Johnson, Lindsey & Parmlee
Dee
J. A. Cadwallader
Reynolds & Reynolds
P. J. Bayer
Geo. H. White
C. G. Davenport
Eugene Conklin
L. McGee
W. L. Marsh
Auditors of Kinzua Tp
D. H. R. Jones
A. L. Stanton
James Anderton
John
Same
M. Beecher Et al
F. H. Rockwell
Smith & Moore
O. C. Allen & Co
Estate of Jas. Brown
Irwin & Clute
Avery Baker
J. D. Walton
R. H. Addleman
Penna
R. R. Co
Agnes Crawley
R. R. Co. Les
Hiram S. Perry
John McIntyre
B. J. Jackson
Charlies Green
E. H. Day
J. A. Luce
D. A. Arird
S. H. Briggs
Probhy
the Philadelphia Times
the Daily Times
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Brest
Associated Press
the Weekly Times
Woman’s World
America
Sunday Times
the Times
Times Building
L. G. Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Cruss S
Redicines
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Bob Sleds
Water St
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill
Schellhammer & Lesser
H. Ackley
A. Johnson & Siegfried’s
Gettysburg
Hunt
Longstreet
Ger. E. M. Law
Chickamanga
D. H. Hill
Siocum
Q. A. Gillmore
Wm. F. Smith
John Gibbon
Horace
Russia
Siberia
Geo. Kennan
Siberian
Eggleston
J. M. Buckley
Christian Advocate
Century CO
the Ideal Magazine
Sv. Nicholas
London Times
St.nicholas
Louisa M. Alcott
Frank R. Stockton
Juan
Juanita
Frances Courtenay Baylor
Jenny
James Otis
Theodore R. Davis
Naval Academy
George Eliot
Julia Magruder
Victor Hluge
Brander Matthews
Deane
Harper’s Young People
Illustrated Weekly
Great Britain
Boston Courier
Brooklyn Union
Post Office
Harper & Brothers
Harrort’s Magazine
Harper's Magazine
Kathleen O'Meara
W. D. Howells
Charles Dudley Warner
Rebecca Harding Davis
William Hamilton Gibson
R.T. Ely
FE. A. Abbey
Alfred Parsons
E. P. Roe
Warpers Periodicals
Harper’ S Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s
Franklin Square
Harper's Handy
Harper’s Magazine
Martin
McKain’s
Liberty St
Grand Outfit
True &Co
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