Cold Comfort for Cleveland in Pennsylvania Polls
The New York World surveys Pennsylvania Legislature members on the next presidency. Republicans stand solid for Blaine. Among Democrats Hill leads with 29 votes, Cleveland 16, Randall 3, with no other names mentioned. Cleveland’s support in Philadelphia, where party control is strong, is notably absent.
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Cleveland
New York
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Hill
Randall
Gov
Philadelphia
President accepts resignation amid cabinet speculation
Secretary Manning sent in the resignation on February 14, the President accepted on February 15 with an April 1 handover. Rumors point to a financial policy conflict and diminished health contributing to the departure as Manning, a chief political figure, leaves a cabinet vacancy likely to be filled before Congress adjourns.
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Manning
Congress
Harrisburg Senate Acts On Labor, Records, and Bounty Bills
The Senate approved several measures including adding a law judge for Fayette and Greene counties, extending exemption laws to laborers, making insurance department records admissible, repealing the 1885 bounty act, and provisions for destroying wild animals. It also passed a second reading amending attorney general salaries while keeping arsenal salaries unchanged. The House finally enacted a bill to limit work hours for conductors drivers and employees of horse cable and electric railways to 12 hours daily.
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Senate
Fayette and Greene
Insurance Department
Attorney General’s
House
Philadelphia Republicans Sweep City Election
The Philadelphia election produced a sweeping Republican victory with all candidates elected by large margins. Mayor Edwin H. Fitler poised to match Gov Beaver’s fall tally, Receiver of Taxes Henry Clay headed to a 7 000 to 8 000 lead, and City Solicitor Charles F. Warwick re-elected by about 38 000. The result pleased Republicans and backers of law and order.
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Philadelphia
Edwin H. Fitler
Beaver
Henry Clay
Charles F. Warwick
Friends of Good Order
Harrisbare Daily Legislative Record Delivers February 8 Actions
The Harrisbare Daily Legislative Record from Senator Allen presents the Legislature’s February 8 proceedings, issued February 19. The note contrasts the Record’s speed with The New York Herald’s coverage, praising the Record as unmatched in timeliness and scope.
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Allen
New York Herald
Washington
Cameron’s Senate Defense Bill Sparks House Review
Examinations describe Cameron securing ten steel cruisers at a $15 million price tag and $4.8 million armament, lifting national defense to over $40 million. The Senate’s measure now goes to the House under Randall and Holman, likely to be pared back by 50 to 75 percent.
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Exames Cameron
Senate
House
Randall and Holman
President veto blocks disability pension bill for war veterans
The President vetoed a disability pension bill that would grant $12 a month to servicemen with three months of war service who rely on daily labor for support. Critics question his stance, accusing him of prioritizing the solid South in his bid for election.
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Defenders of the Union
Solid South
Tur President appoints Greeley chief signal officer
The Tur President promoted Capt. A. W. Greeley to chief signal officer with the rank of Brigadier General replacing Hazen. Officers affected by the move resent the promotion though no one disputed Greeley’s noted past service.
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Tur
A. W. Greeley
Hazen
North Pole
Greeley
Tur President Vetos Seed Purchase Bill for Texas Sufferers
The Tur President vetoed a bill granting $10,000 for seed purchases to aid those affected by last summer's drought in Texas. He implies the region already causes enough trouble, suggesting no further relief is necessary.
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Tur
Texas
Cain
Virginia farmers suffer worse off since surrender says Ler
Governor Ler of Virginia warns that farmers in the state are worse off than at the surrender at Appomattox. He notes they must do their own farm work and suggests Copeland should visit to lecture them.
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Gov. Ler
Virginia
Appomattox
Copeland
Internal revenue system risks Southern defeat in 1888
The Atlanta Constitution warns that if the infamous internal revenue system remains as it is the Democratic party will be defeated in the South and in the country in 1888. The paper urges persistence with the system.
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Atlanta Constitution
Democratic Party
South
Senate committee sheds light on Texas election outrages
Facts revealed by the Senate committee investigating last fall's Texas election outrages show a pattern of mob violence in which several Black residents were hanged and others forced from their homes, marking a crime on par with Ku Klux incidents.
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Senate
Texas
Charleston Police Officer Dismissed for Race
The sole colored member of Charleston’s police force has been dismissed due to not being white. The piece urges Cleveland to appoint him Recorder of Washington to acknowledge racial status.
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Charleston
Cleveland
Washington
Cassius M. Clay and the Kentucky Governor Race
Cassius M. Clay emerges as a bold Republican bid for Kentucky governor. Once an ardent foe of slavery he shifted to the Democrats, now criticizing Bourbon rule, railroads, and last twenty years of state finances. His drive targets farmers burdened by taxes and limited political voice. Politicians will watch Kentucky closely this year.
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Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
Tribune Almanac 1887 Now Available for Reference
The 1887 Tribune Almanac is issued and valued for its official political data. It includes state electoral votes, congressional laws, party platforms, and comprehensive information on elections, imports, exports, and monetary topics. Price is 30 cents per copy.
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Wuo
New York Tribune
Greely
Tribune
United States
The
Congress
Maud S. Sale Offer Declined by Bonner for 100000
Mr Bonner rejects a 100000 bid through Joseph Harker for the race mare Maud S. He aims to own the fastest horse in the country and has spent heavily, having previously bought Dexter after its record and Barus for 2113. The 40000 price tag for Maud S. underscores the luxury of a newspaper man in pursuit of racing glory.
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Mr. Bonner
Maud S
Joseph Harker
William H. Vanderbilt
Dexter
Flora Temple
Barus
High license laws cut saloons across states
The Scott high license law in Ohio reduced saloons from 15,735 to 10,631 in months and raised 1,785,000 in revenue. Missouri’s Downing law cut saloons by half, and Illinois Harper law markedly reduced Chicago saloons, per the Pittsburg Times.
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Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Pittsburg
Judge Stresses Secrecy of Grand Jury Deliberations
Judge Gillmer of Trumbull county Ohio warned the Grand Jury that only the jurors themselves may know deliberations. He declared they must guard every secret and may not betray the jury room, by nod, look, word or sign. Any treachery would equate to perjury in court.
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Grand Jury
Gillmer
Trumbull County
Boston Nine Signs Eddie Kelly as Player Manager
Mike Kelly of the Chicago Club has been bought by the Boston Club for 10000 dollars to secure his release. He will receive 5000 dollars and serve as manager and coach to lead Boston to victory before the end of 1887.
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Mike Kelly
Chicago Club
Boston Club
Kelly
Chicagos
Boston Nine
Minnesota tax law fixes saloon levies in towns and statewide
The Minnesota General Assembly approved a law setting saloon taxes at $1000 in cities above 10,000 and $500 in other areas where local option does not apply. The measure takes effect July 1888. Senator Cameron earns credit for coast defense insight and for guiding his coast protection bill through the Senate, highlighting practical national needs.
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Minnesota General Assembly
Cameron
Senate
Phila. Times
Roundup of state items includes licenses and fairs
Clearfield county reports 136 license applicants while Gen Louis Wagner is recommissioned inspector of Soldiers Orphans Schools. Munkaczys painting Christ Before Pilate sold to John Wanamaker Philadelphia for over 100000. Beaver to attend Jefferson County Fair at Brookville in September with county soldiers reunion. Legislature may amend marriage license law requiring one contracting party to appear before the Recorder for credentials. Supreme Court ruling lets Aldermen and Justices of the Peace collect fees in felonies and misdemeanors whether discharged or held for court. Chamberlain Institute Randolph NY urges inquiries for catalog from President Edwards. Honey Drop Sugar Corn and Succotash sold by P J Baur. Ruhlmans New Room welcomes oysters opposite Carver House.
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Louis Wagner
Munkaczy
Christ Before Pilate
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Gary
Beaver
Jefferson County
Brookville
Supreme Court Aldermen
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Trade dollar bill clears both houses for President
Tue Logan fund now amounts to sixty four thousand dollars. The bill abolishing the death penalty for women was reported adversely in the New York Legislature. A Bill granting suffrage to women declared unconstitutional by the Territorial Supreme Court. The New York World notes ex soldiers’ opinions on the President’s veto of the Pension bill, mostly in favor of the veto. The Crosby bill m Serious liquor foes align in Pennsylvania to Kentucky in the liquor fight. English agents reportedly buying horses in several states for possible war use. Young Men’s Christian Association reports seventy five percent avoid church.
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New York
Billings
Montana
Washington Territory
Territorial Supreme Court
New York World
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Oue
International Committee
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
Pleasant Township
Warren County
Allegheny River
George Amann
Charles Thompson
Recorder of Deeds
W.V.N. Yates
Warren
Personal and Otherwise Abridged News Snips
A collage of brief items from New York and beyond. notes on fashion, illness, politics, literature, military, and social mores. Mentions Anna Dickinson, Mrs Henry Wood, and notable figures like Sherman and Curtin. Ends with quick reads on toboggans, free trade, and local business.
Pillsbury Flour Claims Superior White Bread Quality
Pillsbury's Best Flour markets bread making with the claim of producing more bread and whiter bread. The ad-style line cites the product as the best flour in the fictional Goopricu and FIHLMAN markets.
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Pillsbury’s
Warlike tension and town news from Spring Creek
Spring Creek notes report a railroad worker duel after a scornful remark and a threat to shoot. Election at West Spring Creek shows low turnout due to a union caucus. Thomas Clett, a young man mentioned earlier, died Friday night with funeral at M E Church led by Rev Hopkins. Rumor of a German seeking liquor license prompts temperance remonstrance with many signers. Alpha.
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Fes
West Spring Creek
Thomas Clett
M. E
Hopkins
ALPHA
Pittsfield division hearing and town issues noted
Garland district reports a court appointed committee heard testimony on dividing Pittsfield township into two voting precincts with many citizens sworn, while local concerns note deplorable sidewalks and calls for organized safety efforts. Schools opened with full attendance. O D Horn returns after three months. Dr Gowdy manages several diphtheria cases. W H Weber visits from Irvington. Brokenstraw river ran high with no local damage. SaM.
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Fes
Pittsfield Township
O. D. Horn
M. D
Dr. Gowdy
W. H. Weber
Irvington
Sam
Local social notes and caucus critique in Bridget column
Feb 18 notes Mrs G P Mead ill and Mrs W Mead back from Union City. Woman's Ad Society met at the Parsonage. Mrs T H Russell visiting Cobham. Ruben Cady of North Warren visits W C Arthur family. Weslayan Methodist church to host March 3 donation for Rev Stinchcombe. Brokenstraw Tp caucus criticized for night voting and limited representation. Bridget urges voting at polls and broader welfare over party.
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G. P. Mead
Woman’s Ad Society
T. H. Russell
Cobham
Ruben Cady
North Warren
W.C. Arthur
Wm. A. Mead
Union City
Weslayan Methodist Church
Bridget
Sunday notices and local updates from the community
Rev Cornish preached Sunday evening. Nellie White and Nellie Pierce spent Sunday in Warren. Miss Norris of Glen Falls stayed with H E Norris family. Mrs Barker and daughter from Jamestown are visiting. Rev H Webster and wife expected this week. Mrs J Cramer back after winter absence. John Quinn and Wm Baldensperger home from Wood's Mills. Frank Dean had a son Friday. L D Wilson injured in accident. H D Cheeney ill with rheumatism. Peter A Holfsted returns from Buffalo and is at White Co store. Chas Bell in new house. Columbia Oil Co to begin a new rig. Several families to return this fall. J ae.
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Fes
Wm. Baldensperger
Wood’s Mills
Frank Dean
L. D. Wilson
Lamberman
H. D. Cheeney
Peter A. Holfsted
Buffalo
White & Co
Chas
Bell
Columbia Oil Co
Titusville Loses Emery Opera House in Fire
Fire swept the Emery opera house in Titusville around 6:20 PM last Saturday, destroying the wooden building after a prior blaze at the Parshall theater. Five neighboring houses were damaged, with limited water and rotten hose hampering fire crews. The Emery structure, built in 1880 and expanded in 1885, cost over $20,000 with about $4,000 insured. blame falls on smoldering fireworks from afternoon rehearsals swept under the stage.
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Titusville
Parshall Opera House
Emery Opera House
David Emery
Charter forming for Spring Creek Union organized
Deputy Supreme President G W Brown organized Spring Creek Union E A U with 85 applicants for Charter assisted by Curtis Johnson Miss Lillie Garcelon Mrs Fannie Stranaghan Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Beck of Seaver Union No 11 West Spring Creek Names of officers include Chancellor C D Baker Advocate B Dunham President P M Garcelon Vice President Miss Louisa Seidel Auxiliary Mrs D H Donaldson Secretary Miss Lottie Garcelon Treasurer L C Hamerly Accountant J H Donaldson Chaplain L B Rickerson Warden M Miles Sentinel Mrs Roe Damon Watchman Geo West Conductor Dr W O Gilson Assistant Con Mrs Mercy Wells Trustee P M Garcelon One Physician W O Gilson Representative to Grand Union B Dunham Alternate C D Baker Meeting time every Wednesday evening Place Garcelon
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G. W. Brown
Spring Creek Union
Spring Creek
Brown
Curtis Johnson
Lillie Garcelon
Fannie Stranaghan
Donaldson
Beck
Seaver Union
No. 11
West Spring Creek
C. D. Baker
B. Dunham
Mercy Wells
P. M. Garcelon
W. O. Gilson
Grand Union
Garcelon
The King of Orators May Lecture in Warren
Portrait and brief life sketch of Wendling the orator from Shelbyville Illinois. Education at Miami University and Chicago University. He practiced law before turning to lecturing after 1878 in St. Louis. His Evening with a Skeptic lecture boosted his fame and sparked offers to lecture nationally. Prices for grain and feeds appear in market notes.
Warren Dealers Prices and State Normal School Notice
Prices charged by Warren dealers for common groceries and goods are listed. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announces the Clarion State Normal School, recognized for the 13th Normal School District covering Clarion, McKean, Jefferson, Forest and Warren counties, under Superintendent K. E. Higbee.
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Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Department OF Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Clarion
McKean
Jefferson, Forest
Warren
K. E. Higbee
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Russellburg
Allen & Higgins
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Arren, PA
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H. K. Mead
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James McCollum
D. W. Buel
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Dee
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Francis Hook
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John Linstrum
Fred Nelson
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G.N. Parmlee
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James Olney
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Register. Register
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Federal St
Allegheny, PA
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Margaret Thompson
Mary L. Chandler
O. W. Chandler
I. W. V. N. Yates
Arren County
Said
Briggs
E.S., Jaffray & Co
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Wm. D. Brown
A. D
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S. H. Briggs
R. A. Love, Sheriff
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R. B. Vermuyen
E. F. Chaffee
D. Corwen
R.A. Love
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F. A. Rhodes
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Wells & Noyes
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Schellhammer & Lesser
T. S. Messner
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Ella May Holcomb
Sanaa
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Warren CO
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Youngsville
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Young Men’s Association
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IVEY
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