Bourbons Gain Two Thirds Control in Virginia Legislature
The Warren Mail reports the Virginia Legislature, dominated by the Bourbon faction, has enacted a two thirds vote power on political questions. Governor Cameron vetoed a bill removing appointing power for registrars and judges of elections to electoral boards, but the bill passed over his veto. Similar vetoes concerned officers of the lunatic asylum and their transfer to the Board of Public Works.
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Virginia
Cameron
Board of Public Works
Important Postal Bill Passes House Committee
The House Committee on Post Office and Post Roads favors reporting a bill to employ letter carriers in cities with 5000 inhabitants and in towns of at least 2000 population with minimum postal revenue. It proposes a special ten cent stamp for immediate delivery at any free delivery office from 7 AM to midnight and allows postmasters to pay up to eight percent in value to stamp deliverers.
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House Committee On Post Office and Post Roads
Illiterate Voters and Education Bill Illustration
Representative Willis presents a table to his education bill showing illiteracy as a power factor in fourteen Northern and all Southern states. Across thirty-eight states 1,871,217 voters cannot write. In the South few can sign their names, with South Carolina over half illiterate and Missouri about one in nine.
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Willis
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Missouri
Lewis Barker
L. W. Deming
Wm. J. Deming
Chas
M. Wheeler
Hiram Davis
Relief plans aid flood sufferers with boats and Red Cross effort
Secretary Lincoln oversees flood relief as seven boats will operate on the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cairo delivering clothing and provisions. Red Cross societies mobilize nationwide to assist affected populations amid ongoing relief efforts and rising needs.
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Lincoln
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Cairo
Red Cross Societies
Flood Devastates Midwestern Cities and River Regions
Rain and warm weather caused floods across Pittsburg Allegheny City Wheeling Cincinnati and Youghiogheny region. 5 000 to 6 000 buildings submerged 10 000 homeless 15 000 workers idle. Gas and water outages darkened Wheeling as relief pours in.
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Pittsburg
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Allegheny City
Youghiogheny
Great Gorge
Youghiogheny River
Third Street
Wall Street
Burnett House
Upper
Ohio
Cairo
Mississippi
Congress
Secretary of War
Tribute to flood victims prompts charity drive
The Buffalo Express editorial urges readers to thank survival by aiding the Ohio Valley's flood victims. It emphasizes helping those whose homes were wrecked by the deluge and calls for action to support the needy.
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Buffalo Express
Ohio Valley
National wealth and manufacturing growth under protection
Between 1860 and 1880 American manufacturing rose from 1.8 billion to 5.0 billion dollars while national wealth climbed from 16 billion to 43 billion. The passage questions whether comparable gains would have occurred under free trade.
Bryant's P B D Corset for Sale at Bell Bros
An advertisement notes Bryant's P B D Corset available for purchase at Bell Bros, highlighting its sale status and store location for shoppers seeking undergarment support.
Aid for the Suffering Flood Relief Donations Spread Across States
The mayor of New York reports over 5000 dollars raised for the Western flood fund while Little Washington contributions reach about 4000. New Hampshire Governor appeals for state aid and Boston reports 3500 subscribed with 3000 forwarded. Wool merchants send 1200 in blankets. G A R post in Lynn foregoes anniversary events to send around 400 to flood victims. Bishop Stevens urges Ohio valley relief through Episcopal churches. Ohio river sufferer aid grows with Indianapolis taking in 3000 daily. Congress commits 500000 in two payments. Hartford raises 1599 and Philadelphia about 6000. Chicago Board of Trade collects 6000. Cleveland has about 20000 in money and supplies. Northern Ohio towns donate. southbound trains carry gifts.
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New York
Little Washington
New Hampshire
Boston
General
Hartford
Conn
Philadelphia
Board of Trade of
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Abstract of the Scott liquor law provisions in Ohio
The Ohio Scott liquor law imposes annual taxes of 200 dollars on sellers of distilled liquor and 100 dollars for fermented liquor. It creates property liens for sale locations, forbids sales on others’ premises without consent, lets municipalities restrict sales, and allows pro rata refunds. It bans Sabbath sales unless local ordinance allows beer and native wine sales. it punishes minors and drunkards. it repeals the 1854 on-premises drinking prohibition.
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Ohio
Pittsburg Dispatch Flaunts Flood Headline Parade
The Pittsburg Dispatch prints a dramatic flood themed page with bold banner lines. Headlines note a record backdrop and a sequence of evocative captions about a Silent Sea, a wrecked valley, cold waters chasing crowds, charity amid darkness, coastal heritage, and strange lights downstream.
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Tur
Pittsburg Dispatch
Dispatch
Silent Sea
Sweet Charity
Presidential talk on Logan Cameron and Blaine in Pennsylvania
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Barr of Pennsylvania denying orders to rally behind Logan and denying a secret pact with Conkling Grant and Cameron. Col Bayne notes Blaine as favored locally but believes he would accept a fair nomination.
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Washington
Congressman Barr
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cameron
Harrisburg
Logan
Conkling
Grant
Chicago
Col. Bayne
Allegheny
Blaine
Wealth and scale of Trinity Church and New York parishes
The article details Trinity Episcopal Church as America’s wealthiest parish with millions in property. It lists the broad parish structure in New York City including six chapels, 18 clergy, extensive Sunday and parish schools, and large numbers of communicants and benevolent giving. It cites overall denominational data from the Congregational Year Book for 1884, including membership, baptisms, churches, ministers, and total benevolent contributions. It notes a large net increase in members and record additions by letter in the past year.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
New York
United States
Trinity Church
Broadway
Wall Street
Morgan Dix
St. Luke’s
All Saints’ Church
Nevada Coldest Night On Record Reported
The night of February 13 marked the coldest ever experienced in Nevada. Wealth and estates are noted, including the Wendell Phillips estate valued at a quarter of a million dollars and a portrait planned for Faneuil Hall though a Boston statue project was abandoned.
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Wendell Phillips
Jupee Torreee
Burang
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Washington City
Capitol
White House
B. P. Suraser
Partington
Chelsea
Mass
Bureau of Statistics
Con. Hunt
Roscommon County
Mich
Caroline Browne
Artemus Ward
Eli Perkins
Josh Billings
Hunt
Warren
Ohio
Kittie Gilmore
Nelson
Plant Trees to Save Rivers and Stop Floods
The article cites McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer blaming floods on deforested banks and urges forest restoration to restore river flow. It calls for a National Arbor Day and legislative action to promote tree planting across states.
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Cincinnati
McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
United States
Ohio River
Ohio
Republic
Congress
Titusville
Bell Bros. Opens Silk Line for Weddings and Parties
A new 24 inch wide line in Latin Sarah and Brocaded Silks debuts at Bell Bros with wedding opera and party appeal. Also fresh invoice of Cente meri Kid Gloves in black and colors five button plus Masquetaire ten button in a large assortment.
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Sarah
Bell Bros
Fall and Winter Clothing at Jacob Keller Tailor Warren Pa
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths for fall and winter fashions. He can tailor dress suits business suits overcoats and neat pants with low prices and quality work. Rooms on second story corner of Second and Liberty streets Warren Pa.
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Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Bread and bakery orders from Mrs Roter by phone
Residents may call Mrs Roter to order bread rolls and pies with prompt delivery to any town location.
Ohio Valley Flood Causes Widespread Suffering Across Cities
The Ohio River flood worsens across Kentucky and Ohio with 20,000 to 30,000 displaced in Covington Newport and Cincinnati as water covers towns from Ironton to Greenup. Relief pours in from Masons groups while the river begins to recede after peaking around 71 feet.
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Cincinnati
Newport
Covington
Ironton
Greenup
Jeffersonville
Utica
Ind
Kentucky
Ripley
Rural
Augusta
Dover
New Palestine
New Richmond
Point Pleasant
Grant
Moscow
Neville
Shiloh
Higginsport
Levanna
Masons
River Flood Pounds Cincinnati and Suburbs
The river receded but left vast damage across Cincinnati Newport Covington and nearby areas with losses estimated between 25 and 40 million dollars. Officials warn of ongoing disruptions to gas water and rail services as the Ohio valley reels from the flood.
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Cixenmatt
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Newport
Covington
Ohio Valley
Natural gas praised in Warren for comfort and cleanliness
The Warren note asserts natural gas as fuel gives unqualified satisfaction. It claims users forget how to chop kindling, households stay clean of coal dust, and housewives remain pleasant, with children healthier as home temperature stays uniform.
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Oil City
High Rock Spring Water advertised as therapeutic tonic
An 19th century ad touts High Rock Spring Water as a cathartic alterative superior for dyspepsia constipation and liver disorders. It recommends one glass before breakfast and invites orders from Saratoga Springs and Warren with Bell Bros selling domestics.
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Qil
Germany
Saratoga Springs
N.ae
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Elizabeth Foulkrod
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Jefferson Heald
Drake Petroleum Company
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J. J. Aeterre
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Glade Township
Charles Conover
Henry Storum
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Jas, Clark, Jr
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Mammoth Furniture
Front Street
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