Court appointments and new county officers in Warren County
Associate Judge Paul Brown steps down after five years. Barker of Freehold sworn in as his successor. George F. Yates of Columbus elected Treasurer, succeeding Capt. Alexander. Yates praised for following in his father’s reputable Sheriff and Republican legacy. Columbus residents present him a gold headed cane.
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Paul Brown
Farmington
Brown
Barker
Freehold
Warren County
Geo. F. Yates
Columbus
Alexander
George
Pensions and Costs of Arrears Legislation
The article details pension payments through June 30 1885 and projected costs of removing payment limitations. It notes 365,783 named on rolls with 1,539 survivors and 15,397 War of 1812 widows, 40,857 new names added last year, 2,229 restored, and an average annual pension of 122.23 dollars. It reports 278 pension fraud prosecutions, 127 convictions, about 9,000 soldiers in poorhouses, and a mean age of 957 among beneficiaries.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Department of Justice
Funeral in Senate Chamber Prompts Public Viewing and Fund Drive
Gen Sheridan led a long procession as Dr Newman gave the eulogy in the Senate Chamber. Thousands viewed the body in state at the Capitol Rotunda before burial at Rock Creek cemetery. Chicago seeks a city park grave but legislative approval is pending. Gen Logan died poor, spurring a public fund over 50 000 dollars for Mrs Logan.
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Senate
Sheridan
Newman
Capitol
Rock Creek
Chicago
Gen. Logan
Logan
Preaching vs Practice in Southern Democracy
Mr Grady of the Atlanta Constitution praised the New South at a New England dinner, boasting rights for Black citizens. The reality in Georgia shows a sham election as 27 579 votes were cast from 267 000 eligible, with Black and Republican voters terrorized and silenced while solid South supporters vote.
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Grady
Atlanta Constitution
New England
New South
Georgia
Congress
Capturing the Robbers on the St. Louis and San Francisco Heist
Pinkerton detectives arrested Chicago coal dealer Fred Whitrock as the mastermind with four accomplices in the October express car robbery. Whitrock confessed and yielded about 45 to 50 thousand dollars. Authorities traced the clue to a letter signed Jim Cummings, with Haight suspected as the planner.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Pinkerton
Chicago
Fred Whitrock
Whitrock
Jim Cummings
Haight
Quay poised for easy U.S. Senate win in Pennsylvania
The article notes that in Pennsylvania the Republicans previously elected leaders like Cameron Cowan Wilmot Scott J Cameron and Mitchell but now Mr. Quay faces less opposition. It suggests the choice was made by the people rather than political managers.
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U.S
Simon Cameron
Edgar Cowan
David Wilmot
John Scott
J. Donald Cameron
John S. Mitchell
Quay
Pittsburg Leaders Back Stone for State Secretary Post
Eminent Pittsburg politicians predict ex Lieut Gov Stone will be named Secretary of the State under the Beaver administration. They call the appointment a recognition of a major, respected state faction supportive of Beaver.
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Pittsburg
Stone
Beaver Administration
Tur agitation of the invalid pension in Congress
The article notes that about fifteen thousand veterans and sailors disabled in service cannot support themselves and rely on almshouses or charity. It argues this dependence is unjust and should not continue.
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Tur
Congress
New York Legislature to Convene as Governor Delivers Message
The New York Legislature will assemble today January 4 as the governor's message is transmitted. Voters will elect the successor to United States Senator Warner Miller on Tuesday January 18.
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Tur
New York
United States
Warner Miller
Legislature Opens Session As Senatorial Caucus Set
Our Legislature convenes today with no details on the organizing body. A senatorial caucus is planned for Wednesday evening to discuss agenda and priorities.
Death of Senator Logan Shocks London and Paris
The death of Senator Logan sent a deep impression across the American colonies in London Paris and Berlin. Flags at half mast fluttered over American Exchange offices. Logan endured wartime wounds without complaint never sought a pension and kept fighting for his family and country. In Illinois his loss is seen as a blow to Republican leadership.
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Senator Logan
London
Paris
Berlin
American Exchange
Logan
Chicago Mail
Illinois
Republican Party
Gifts flood White House for Mrs. Cleveland during Christmas
A visitor notes an immense haul of gifts for Mrs. Cleveland from school friends Buffalo acquaintances Washington friends and distant supporters. The collection includes dressing cases a diamond brooch from Mrs Manning luxury opera glasses from a New York admirer and numerous gloves with a possible necklace from the President.
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White House
Mrs. Cleveland
Buffalo
Washington
West
Manning
Cleveland
New York City
Paris
America
Don Cameron Named as Pennsylvania’s Likely National Candidate
Harrisburg reports suggest Pennsylvania Republicans may back Senator J Don Cameron for the next Republican National Convention. Observers note current sentiment favors Cameron over Blaine. Logan’s death removed a rival, leaving Cameron's name as a potential option. The elder Cameron appeared noncommittal yet did not discourage the plan.
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Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
New York Sun
Senator Cameron
Cameron
Quay
Sun
Blaine
Logan
J. Donald Cameron
Remarkable telegraphing over 7000 miles longest circuit
On December 19 a message from New Westminster on the Pacific reached Old Westminster London via Canadian Pacific and Mackay Bennett lines in four minutes. The 7000 mile circuit was the longest ever used. The text notes hopes for a direct telegraph to Australia and world-wide communication. It also includes a brief political jab about Dakota and a grocer's ad statement from C. P. Henry boasting quotation duplication.
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New Westminister
Pacific
Mackay-Bennett
Old Westminister
London
England
Australia
High living blamed for deaths of prominent figures
The Pittsburg Press argues consumption once called the dread destroyer now linked to high living and sedentary habits. It cites deaths of Grant, Carpenter, Chandler, Hancock, Hendricks, McClellan, Logan, Davis, and others, urging moderation, more exercise, and plain diet to extend life.
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Pittsburg
Grant
Matt Carpenter
Zach Chandler
Hancock
Hendricks
Arthur McClellan
Logan
David Davis
Gen. Miller
Vanderbilt
Manning
Cleveland
Gen
Sheridan
Gladstone
Hawarden
Emperor Wilhelm
United States
Washington
Bancroft
Senator Cooper Eligible Says Constitutional Address Opens Door
Hon. Thomas Howard a former Allegheny attorney and constitutional delegate cites an authoritative construction in the Convention address. The Sixth Section of Article II prohibits Senators or Representatives from civil office during their term, but resignation ends the term and removes the disqualification. Philadelphia Times reports.
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Senator Cooper
Thomas Howard
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Thomas V. Cooper
Commonwealth
Philadelphia Times
Constitution Makers: 90 at PA Convention Attend Banquet
Ninety members of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention remain living with 23 attending a Philadelphia meeting last Tuesday. Officers were re-elected and the group planned to meet again at the same place next year after a banquet and brief speeches. Notables present included William Lilly, Maud Chunk, Henry C. Parsons, Judge I. W. F. White, W. H. Armstrong, Andrew Reed, Judge William McLean, George Ross, Charles Broadhead, Levi Rorke, Judge Harry White, Joshua Funck, Charles Hunsicker, Hamilton Alricks, John J. Metzgar, Rasselas Brown, Henry W. Palmer, John Price Wetherill, Judge W. B. Hanna, James W. M. Newlin, Thomas Howard, William E. Littleton, Edward C. Knight, and Wayne MacVeagh.
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Philadelphia
William Lilly
Maud Chunk
Henry C. Parsons
Williamsport
I. W. F. White
Pittsburg
W. H. Armstrong
Andrew Reed
Lewistown
William McLean
Adams and Fulton
William E. Littleton
Edward C. Knight
Wayne MacVeagh
Railways Span Much Growth In 19th Century U S
The year just past saw flourished railway construction with 8 010 miles of new main lines in the United States. Kansas leads with 1 520 miles, most laid in six months, at an average $20 000 per mile. Expenditure for railways alone about $160 000 000. Indications point to even greater activity in 1887.
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United States
Kansas
American Field Announces Africa and Alaska Hunting Series
The American Field of Chicago announces in its January 22 issue a new series on large game hunting in Africa by Prof J W Edwards and Alaska exploration by Lieut Frederick Schwatka. The features will include illustrated sketches and aim to broaden readers knowledge of Alaska’s game climate and resources. Subscription rates are $5 yearly, $2 75 for six months, $4 for clubs, with single copies at 10 cents.
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Chicago
N. Rowe
America
Africa
J. W. Edwards
Alaska
Frederick Schwatka
Lieut
Schwatka
American Field
State Street
Ill
Logan dies after thirty years in public life
Gen. Logan died in Harrisburg after public life spanning thirty years. Reports note his finances left empty yet his reputation clean. Subscriptions for his family sprang up in Washington Chicago Philadelphia and New York.
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Gen. Logan
Pittsburg
Various 1886 US affairs and world news tidbits
News briefs cover typhoid illness of Mrs. Don Cameron, record Christmas trade, Grant Logan paradox, territorial statehood bills, 1886 immigration forecast, Lake Shore and Michigan Central dividends, Kansas patent saloons, New York school costs, Logan book sales, American Agricultural and Dairy Association plans, San Francisco heiresses, Horace Greeley, Logan social life after death, Patti performance note, European armament tensions, Berlin military buildup, Italy arming, Alsace-Lorraine troops, and a New Jersey shooting championship tied between William Graham and C W Budd.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Kansas
New York State
Warren Funeral Furnishings Expand In 214 Hickory Street
To the people of Warren and vicinity we announce twenty years of experience in the undertaking trade now made a special business. We carry a large stock and wider assortment of funeral furniture than any two houses in Warren county. We meet demands on short notice and guarantee prices as low as any other house. Personal attention on all funeral occasions. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office open day and night. 214 Hickory Street. T. W. McNert, Manager.
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Warren
Werren County
Hickory Street
T. W. McNert
Simon Cameron Celebrates Eighty Eighth Christmas
The venerable Simon Cameron proves his vitality by riding from his country farm to his house in Clarrisburg to celebrate the day in orthodox fashion.
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Simon Cameron
Clarrisburg
St Bernard Puppies for Sale in Youngsville
John A. Day of Youngsville Pa offers several pure bred St Bernard puppies on reasonable terms and also one young Cocker Spaniel. Call or mail for details. C P Northrop advertises better boots and shoes for the same money than any Warren dealer.
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John A. Day
Youngsville
Warren
C. P. Northrop
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Union
Dakota
Oneida
C. P. Henry
Grocer
F. R. Retterer’s
Hall Block
Front Street
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Gen. Beaver
Gov. Pattison
Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
Maine
Locan
Troy Press
Scribner's Magazine
Chicago Inter Ocean
Utah
Wyoming
The
American Agricultural and Dairy Association
Horace Greeley
National Capital
Patti
Omaha
Europe
France
Rome
Italy
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Newark
N. J
Wm. Graham
C. W. Budd
Erb’s Park
Hurlington
Budd
Graham
D. Clark
Attorney AT Law
Warren, Pa
Verback Block
Johnson, White & Co
White, Lindsey & Co
P. Johnson
W.M. Lindsey
J.K. White
North Warren
Legislature of
Clarion
James Campbell
David Lawson
John B. Patrick
Jist
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
L. G. Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Canes
Eben N. Ford Post
Fisk University
Nashville
Tennessee
Uests
Kings
Relief Fund
Ibrary Hall
Wagner & Reis
John L. Kerr
Night
Mestayer
Vaughn
W.a.mestayer
Theresa Vaughn
Ideal
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
Petroleum Railway Company of Pennsylvania
Freeman & Trunkey
Penn’a
L. A. Freeman
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W. H. Filler
Sec
Grand Central Mining Company
Youngtown
Ohio
R. McCurdy
Beant Rowland
Water St
Dee Amee
Cloak and Fur Department
Boggs&buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
O. F. Landers
Pineville
Warren Co
G. E. Tanner
Joseph W. Walker
Mead
John Japes
Admr
North Clarendon, Fat
M. Martin
McKain
Liberty St
A. Siegel and Sons
A. Siegel & Sons
William Spinner
Morck Bro
Ewelers
Opticians
Warren Savings Iy
Arren
Char Savings Bank
S F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
JB. Nesmith
Jas, Clark
P. Greenland
Episcopal Church
Mammoth Furniture Store
P. Greenlund
Grand Outfit
True & Co
Augusta
H. Ackley
A. Johnson & Siegfried’s
Variety Hall
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