Morrison tariff bill sparks debate on 20 percent cut
The Morrison tariff proposal aims to reduce duties by 20 percent, drawing sharp editorial critique over potential economic confusion and constitutional disputes. The piece argues protection supports farmers and industry, cites J R Dodge figures on land value and farm wages, and notes potential political fallout for Democrats in Northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dodge
National Agricultural Department
Union
Dodge
United States
Grand Army Encampment Sessions in Lancaster
The State Encampment of the G A R met in Lancaster last week with about 700 delegates and as many more members. Major Reinoehl gave a welcome address. Commander Osborne replied. The 1883 year reports show 30 955 members in good standing and 2 217 suspended. 103 posts organized, total 408 posts. 5 419 relieved members, 1 368 other persons relieved, 1 925 total relieved, relief expenditures $49 763.25. Ten years ago the state had 72 posts and 3 983 members. During 1883, 31 comrades died, the highest annual death toll since the organization began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
A. C. Reinoehl
Osborne
Stewart
Grand Army
The National Militia Returns Reported to Senate
The Secretary of War sent to the senate the annual militia returns showing total organized militia of 1,268 non commissioned officers and men and 6,802 commissioned officers, with unorganized militia at 6,412,921. New York leads organized militia with 10,779 men and 788 officers, followed by Pennsylvania, Florida, and South Carolina with respective counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
Florida
The
South Carolina
Fitz John Porter Reinstatement Passes House Narrowly
The House approved a bill by 184 to 78 to reinstate General Fitz John Porter who was dismissed after a court martial for disobedience to General Pope at the second Bull Run. The vote largely followed party lines with a few Republicans supporting Porter. The bill moves to the Senate where earlier action favorable to Porter is expected to be repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Fitz John Porter
Pope
Battle of
Bull Run
W. W. Brown
McKean County
Brainerd
Porter
Senate
McPherson to Assume Secretaryship of Republican Committee
Edward McPurrson of Pennsylvania accepts the Secretaryship of the Republican Congressional Committee after election two weeks ago. He informed Senator Hawley, the committee chairman, and will take charge in a few days. The selection is praised as capable with Hawley and McPherson guiding the party to do its duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McPurrson
Pennsylvania
Republican Congressional Committee
Hawley
McPherson
Electric ballot recorder sparks doubt in Congress
A Western genius proposes an electric ballot recorder that records a member’s name and vote at his desk with two buttons. The inventor claims it speeds proceedings, but critics note a member away from his desk could not press the buttons, doubting the device’s practicality for Congress.
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Hall of Congress
Flood Damages Mounting Across Pittsburg and Surrounding Towns
The Pittsburg Dispatch estimates flood damages in Allegheny City and nearby towns reach several million dollars. Sewers and other filthy deposits wash into streets and homes, risking a disastrous epidemic unless rapid preventive measures are taken.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Allegheny City
New York called a graveyard for presidential hopes
The Turnes Moines Leader and the Vicks burg Herald dub New York as a graveyard of presidential hope and aspirations. The Herald argues Democratic politicians must prove patriotism over public plunder before another New York man is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnes Moines
Vicksburg Herald
New York
Navy funding trimmed by House committee prompts new boat demand
Secretary Crhanpirr sought more than 22 million for the Navy, but the House Committee reduced it to about 14.6 million. The speaker laments the cut and urges acquiring another vessel before current ships fail.
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Crhanpirr
Navy Department
House Committee
Senate bill targets habitual drunkards for trial and confinement
The Mississippi Senate passed a bill to formalize trial and confinement in insane asylums for habitual drunkards. The proposal would be harsh on those labeled lunatics but benefit sober residents of other states than Mississippi.
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Tuer
Mississippi
Senate
Blackburn defeats Williams in Kentucky Democratic senatorial contest
The Kentucky Democratic U.S. Senate primary ended last week with Blackburn defeating incumbent Senator Williams by a small margin. Speaker Carlisle refused to comment on the outcome or the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Kentucky
Blackburn
Williams
Carlisle
Whiskey lobby presses bill through Congress
The Planter's Wife notes that while the whiskey lobby works hard to pass their bill in Congress, the whiskey itself sails through with ease. The remark underscores advocacy versus industry success in Washington.
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Washington
Congress
One Hundred Years of Methodism Centennial
The text notes the centennial year of American Methodism with sermons and revival plans. It cites the first American society in New York 1766 and the 1784 Baltimore General Conference, predicting a Centennial Conference in Baltimore in December with about 3,500,000 Methodists and church property valued at 70 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weeley
American Methodist Society
New York
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church In America
Baltimore
United States
Calls to overhaul patents noted in Corry Telegraph
The Corry Telegraph argues in favor of abolishing patents or enforcing strict examination before grants. It complains that many patents are pointless and cites the drive-well and telephone filings as examples, urging government protection only for truly novel ideas and full infringement checks.
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Congress
Corry Telegraph
A Paradise for School Teachers Bond Proposal
A Nevada Chronicle item reports Miss Ash travels to Churchill county to teach public school and suggests requiring female teachers to post bonds not to marry during the school term. It also notes Wendell Phillips’s death reduces the ranks of abolitionists including Furness Purves Whitier and other survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash
Churchill County
Virginia City
Nev
Chronicle
Wendell Phillips
Dr. Furness
Robert Purves
Philadelphia
Whittier
Massachusetts
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Flooded in 1852 Anniversary Flood
The report details a major flood across Pittsburg and Cincinnati with river levels reaching 31 feet 6 inches at Pittsburg and 62 feet at Cincinnati. Widespread inundation, closure of streets and depots, hundreds of families displaced, and extensive property losses are described along with relief efforts and ongoing rising water through February 10.
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Pittspore
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Duquesne Way
Robinson House
Duquesne Depot
Water Street
Allegheny City
Sixteenth Street
Cincinnati
Covington
Newport
Ohio
Wace Ina
Fes
Wheeling
Packer Family Mourns as Heirs Die Within Two Years
The Pennsylvania Packer family tumors of wealth lose three estate holders in two years. The father died of old age in 1882. Elder son Robert died unexpectedly in Florida last year. The second son died suddenly. Both widows remain.
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Packer
Pennsylvania
Robert
Florida
Grant’s health under strain as wounds keep him confined
General Grant remains unable to resume outings after his New Year’s fall. He endures constant pain, little sleep, and loss of appetite, with friends unsettled by his condition. His son calls circulating illness reports exaggerated.
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Gen. Grant
Governor Pattison’s Mother Dies in Alexandria
The mother of Governor Pattison died in Alexandria Virginia on February 5 at age 58. The Governor was with her during her final illness and at her death.
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Pattison
Alexandria
Bell Bros Advertises Bryant P. E. D Corset for Sale
Local shop Bell Bros markets Bryant P. E. D Corset for sale while Gero Batw's offers a Gold and Silver Shirt described as the best in the world. Shoppers are urged to compare fashions and prices.
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Bryant
Bell Bros
Marsh Roller Skates Exclusive Sale Listed for Warren
Rotugr Skates-Johnson and Siegfried announce the exclusive sale of Marsh Roller Skates for Warren, outlining distribution terms and availability in local markets.
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Rotugr
Johnson & Siegfried
Marsh
Warren
Officials of the New York Central Voice Concern Over Business Slump
Officials of the New York Central report business of all kinds far below normal, noting it as the lightest in years and wondering if competition from the West Shore is affecting demand.
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New York Central
West Shore
Acker's Blood Elixir touted as blood purifier
An 19th century advertisement claims Acker's Blood Elixir removes taint from blood and cures scrofula ulcers boils and pimples. It notes sales by Johnson and Sieg fried.
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Acker
Johnson & Siegfried
Various 1883 Yields and Notable 19th Century Events
The document lists diverse items including the wheat yield of 1883 at 420154500 bushels, Daxora's new capital at Bismark to be ready June 1, crowds at the Montreal Ice Carnival, Axel Paulsen’s skating record in Brooklyn, and notes on wealth and marriages of notable individuals. It also covers military figures and naval memorials including DeLong and the Jeannette expedition remains, with widespread sympathy expressed in Hamburg, Siberia, Russia, and Germany.
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Daxora
Bismark
Montreal
Canada
Brooklyn
Axel Paulsen
Wenpver
Paris
West Point
Alexander
Senator Logan
Sivon Cameron
Texas
Mexico
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
William B. Astor
New York City
Josemine Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Pill Fame
New York
Lieu
DeLong
Jeanette
Harber
Schultze
Atlantic
Lena Delta
Hamburg
Siberia
Russia
Germany
Buffalo Express
Local Shops Offer Fresh Pies and Menswear Ad
The La Pierre Restaurant promotes its fresh pies as top quality. Geo Ball's advertises a new handsome line of stylish suits for men. Currer for sale at the Main Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pierre
Geo. Ball’s
Currer
Mair
Blodgett Balm Mentioned In Emergency Note
In a hurried plea the speaker tells to call his wife for Blodgett's Balm during a stomach ache, describing a doubled over condition and urging a quick remedy. The lines depict a domestic response to distress and a reference to a medicinal balm.
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Blodgett
General Sherman Placed on Retired List by President
On the eighth of this month General William T. Sherman was placed on the retired list of the army. The President commends his service and grants continued pay and allowances. The note expresses national gratitude for his Union war leadership since 1840 and wishes him health in retirement. Cuester A. Arthur.
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Sherman
William T. Sherman
United States
Union
Gen. Sherman
Providence
Cuester A. Arthur
Fall and Winter Clothing at Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths for fall and winter fashions. He provides dress suits business suits overcoats and pants with low prices and skilled workmen. Rooms are on the second story corner of Second and Liberty streets Warren Pa.
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Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Acker’s Blood Elixir Sold By John Son & Siegfried
An advertisement proclaims Acker’s Blood Elixir guarantees a cure for all blood poisons whether inherited or contracted. The product is offered for sale by John Son and Siegfried.
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Acker
Johnson & Siegfried
Water for Liver and Digestive Ailments Ad
As a cathartic and alterative this water is claimed superior for Dyspepsia Constipation Torpid Liver and related stomach liver disorders. A glass before breakfast is the usual dose. Sold by first class druggists. Address orders to the High Rock Spring Company Saratoga Springs NY. Sold by L G Noyes Warren PA.
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High Rock Spring Company
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
L. G. Noyes
Warren, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Morrison
Tribune
Farmers and Protection
National Militia
Haraissure
Susquehana River
Cumberland Valley
Gero
Batw’s
News and Notes
MaGee Run
Tidioute
Penna
Adams, Moulton & CO
Buffalo
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lumberman’ferry Company
Warren County
Allegheny River
McGee's Run
Limestone
Said County
A. B. Force
Eas
Warren, Potter, Elk
McKean
Harris & Co
DeSilver Weld
Quick
Bradford
McKean Co
JT Etlers
Christian Foulkrod
Pittsfield
Elizabeth Foulkrod
Adm
Sheffield
Harry Lacy
Miss Emily Rigl
Heriff
Court of of Common Pleas
Russellburg
State of
East Street
O. P. Dunn
M. W. Hodges
John Gorman
W. . Hodges
E. A. Allen
Lewis Barker
L. W. Deming
Wm. H. Deming
Chas. M. Wheeler
Hiram Davis
FE. A. Allen
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Borough of
Towit
Glade Township
County of
Henry Storum
George Cobham
David Allen
Traub & Lauffenburger
FE. A, Allen
South West Township
Jefferson Heald
Drake Petroleum Company
Ames Company
Benjamin Tubbs
McCullough
A. N. Nelson
J. J. Leterre
John C. Nelson
Elk Township
J. K. Webb
Henry Ordiway
William I. Reeves
Phebe
William S. Reeves
Rufus Olney
Robert Falconer
Jason Andruss
Coneee
Oress
William Nobbs
Ludlow
William H. Grannis
James K. Webb
Sheriff’s Office
Mhhriff
Peter Hamm
Andrew Hertzel
Jacob Offerlee
Hertzel
Offerlee
Smith
Mary Jane Gordon
Offerlee and Smith
Joseph Hoskins
Otterlee and Smith
Albert Boardman
Norere
Sheriff's Office
Stewarts
Z. E
H. G. Eddy
Jacob Cold
Teen Eee Eeeneeene
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
Watson & Davis
Second Street
C. P. Northrop, Prop’r
E. C. Burt
Fine Shoes
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
0. H. Hunter
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Jas. Clark, Jr
Gent’s Shoes
Court of Quarter Sessions
Hanon & Son
Burt & Mears
Nettleton & Co
Warren Borough
M. Silk
John C. Utter
E “Fred’k Baltzinger
J. M. Eckhart
Geo. B. Williams
James M. Taber
John B. Russell
Arthur H. McCabe
John H. Gray A “ KE
T. F. Valentine
Clarendon
Richard van Wormer
Mrs
G. A.showers
Cherry Grove Township
Albert Pierce
Farnsworth
Co. P. Northrop
Mead Township
Matthew Cryan
Stoneham
Freehold
A. E. Hallenbeck
Bear Lake
Brokenstraw Township
Rick Donovan
Irvineon
Gen. W. Metzgar
Irvineton
Youngsville
A. P. Garfield
Kinzua Township
Joseph Clendenning
Joseph Hale
Kinzua Village
Pittsfield Township
G. W. Leffler
J. A. Weible
Gemmille
Water and
Hickory Streets
Dr. Berkstresser
Sersall, E
Postoffice
A&d
John Sill
Beaty Block
Second St. Warren, Pa
First National Bank
J.H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cashier
Warren CO
U.S
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Bremenavre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P.&e
D. H. Siggins
Third Street
Library
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Peek & Son
Holder
ORF
A. Siegel & Sons, Clothiers and Furnishers
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Simond’s, Disston’s, American Saw Co
Holmes Patent
Log Dog
Carver House
Rochester School of
P. Greenland
Mammoth Furniture
Front Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
Laurel
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
EK. Berkstresser
Merck’s Drug Store
Darere
Hall
T. S. Messner 4
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