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Main
Philadelphia Weekly
United States
Mai
Warren County
Lippincott’s
Liprincott’s
Asl
Casage
Lirrincott’s
Amélie Rives
Edgar Saltus
John Habberton
Jee Fawcett
Charles King
U.S.A
Grace King
Elliott Seawell
Selina Dolaro
Maurice Barrymore
Ouida
Proposed six year presidency with direct popular vote plan
Illinois congressman Mr Springer introduces a constitutional amendment extending the presidential term to six years while banning re election and abolishing the electoral college. The bill sets a direct popular vote with state weighted presidential votes and a fixed three year term for representatives.
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Springer
Illinois
Cleveland
Congress
Houses of
New York Legislature Organized on January First
The New York Legislature opened harmoniously with J Sloat Fassett named President pro tem of the Senate and Fremont Cole chosen Speaker of the Assembly. Both are regarded as able and trustworthy. Fassett is entering a third Senate term, while Cole returns after an excellent previous year as Speaker. The Senate clerk Kenyon continues, and Chickering returns as Assembly clerk with little opposition. Their continued service is expected to please.
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N. Y
J. Sloat Fassett
Senate
Fremont Cole
House
Fassett
Cole
Kenyon
Chickering
Assembly
General Harrison Urges Free Honest Ballot Nationwide
In his New Year address to the Grand Army, General Harrison stresses fear of suppressing a free and honest ballot. He pledges to secure fair voting everywhere and rejects the Bourbon Democracy's Southern methods and the Democratic ballot corruption seen in the North.
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Harrison
Grand Army
South
Public Debt Reduction in December and Year End Totals
Public debt declined by 14,427,595 in December and 31,522,398 in the first half of the current fiscal year. Cash in the treasury stood at 1,225,598,402 on January 1, 1888 and 1,134,062,248 on January 1, 1889, a calendar year drop of 91,536,144. The prior calendar year saw a debt reduction of 116,386,093.
Judges Oppose Renaming Dakotas to Winona
A January report from Indianapolis states Judge Harrison Allen of Fargo and Judge Granville Moody of Deadwood argued against changing South Dakota’s name to Winona. Allen mocked Congressman Springer’s farm name and warned against renaming North and South Dakota, while suggesting Winona only for Chicago if allowed.
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Indianapolis
Harrison Allen
Fargo
D. T
Gen. Harrison
Granville E. Moody
Deadwood
South Dakota
Winona
Gen. Allen
Springer
Allen
Chicago
North
Nominee Withdrawn. Solomon Claypole Named to Succeed
The Indianapolis lawyer once proposed as U S District Attorney by President Cleveland withdrew from the race amid party opposition. Solomon Claypole was named in his stead as Cleveland faced a cooling of support and the Senate approval process.
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Tne
Indianapolis
U. S
Cleveland to move to Georgetown home views Potomac
Announcement states Mrs. Cleveland seeks residence on Georgetown Heights with a fine Potomac panorama. The Oak View house is offered for sale as a potential future Cleveland home in this upscale Maryland suburb near Washington.
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Cleveland
Georgetown
Potomac
Oak View
Canada Public Debt and Expenditures Rise in Fiscal Year
Canada reports a public debt of 284 million 513 thousand 841 dollars, an increase of over 11 million dollars in the last fiscal year. Expenditures climbed from 32 million 655 thousand 688 dollars to 36 million 718 thousand 490 dollars with no annexation anticipated soon.
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Tur
Canada
Legislature reorganized with Republican majority on joint ballot
Liztie Delaware notes the legislature was organized last week with Republicans in the majority and predicts a Republican U. S. Senator will soon be elected.
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Liztie Delaware
U. S
Mr Buaine in Washington Seeks Winter Stay Regardless of Cabinet Call
Mr Buaine was in Washington last week and said he came on private business. He expects to spend the winter in Washington whether called to the Cabinet or not.
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Buaine
Washington
Electors Meet Next Monday to Decide President
On Monday January 14 the Presidential Electors of every state convene to cast ballots, determining the next President and Vice President of the United States. The outcome will finalize the electoral process and set the administration for the coming term.
SackVILLE Named British Minister to Turkey
Lorp SackVILLE is appointed British Minister to Turkey as a notable outcome of the late campaign. The remark notes that not every Cleveland worker gains such fortune in the political era.
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Lorp Sackville
Turkey
Cleveland
Denver Republicans pick E. O. Wolcott for U S Senator
The Denver Republican party has selected E. O. Wolcott as their candidate to succeed Thos. F. Bowen in the U S Senate race. Wolcott’s nomination positions him to contend in the upcoming election as the party’s standard bearer.
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Tuer Republicans
Denver
E. O. Wolcott
U.S
Thos. F. Bowen
Marit Office Ad Promises Finest Job Printing
The Marit office touts superior printing quality across varieties and invites readers to visit when in need of anything in this line.
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Marit
Temperance Society Urges Vote on Constitutional Amendment
A Pennsylvania reform note recalls the Sons of Temperance founding in New York in 1842 and a 1850 Warren division. It urges support for a constitutional amendment, endorsed by Gov. Beaver for a May or June special election, arguing the measure stands on principle and humanity against the rum traffic. The appeal stresses societal harms of drink and calls voters to lift the masses.
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Beaver
John Shallcross
The
Sons of Temperance
Order
Hich
Pennsylvania
Secretary Stone Completing First State Report
Harrisburg editor reports on Secretary of State Stone finishing the department’s inaugural official report to the Legislature. The piece praises reforms, improved record organization, and calls for expanded archives, vaults, and space to preserve Pennsylvania’s colonial era documents and Indian treaties. Stone blends scholarly interest with practical legal and legislative skill.
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Stone
Harrisburg
Bloss
Titusville Herald
Cassie
State Department
Ballot Reform Petition Call Seeks Australian System
A Pennsylvania movement for ballot reform gathers clubs leagues and societies in support of an Australian system. Citizens sign a petition urging the Legislature to pass acts funding printed ballots at public expense and guaranteeing absolute voter secrecy to curb corruption and bribery at the polls.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State of
Pennsylvania
Elmira
Gov. Hill
Advertiser
Water Street
Gov Beaver Advocates Permanent Road Reform
Gov Beaver condemns current road laws urging permanent, substantial roads. He links road quality to public comfort, economy in transport, wear on vehicles, and fewer highways. The issue affects every Commonwealth resident and daily life from farming to travel.
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Gov. Beaver
Commonwealth
The School Maam as Guiding Star of the Republic
The article extols the school ma'am as a guiding star, taking unruly children from homes and shaping them into useful citizens. It questions whether she is adequately compensated, noting the patience, toil, and soul weariness required to educate and reform with limited pay.
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The
Republic
Job Printing Offered Neatly and Cheaply at Mai Office
Local notice announces all kinds of job printing available at the Mai Office. Emphasis on neat work and affordable rates for handbills, posters, labels, and general printing tasks.
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Mai
Harrisburg Letter Praises Legislative Leadership and Beaver Era
The Harrisburg Letter dated January 5, 1889 lauds Governor Beaver and Secretary Stone, notes O C Allen as state committee chair and Russell Errett as key party organizer, and highlights Delamater and Andrews in leadership roles. It discusses Capitol building needs, temperance policy aims, and Senate elections with details on appointments, charters, and a contested seat.
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Harrisburg
the Mart
Beaver
Stone
O. C. Allen
State Committee
Tom Cochran
Lancaster
Russell Errett
Allegheny
Errett
Senator Delamater
Crawford
Quay
The
Lochiel
House
W.H. Andrews
Titusville
Republican State Committee
Tom Cooper
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Capitol Grounds
C. W. Stone
Secretary of State
Thompson
Warren
Allen
Smiley
Journal
Venango
Senate
Osburn
Philadelphia
Devlin
Grady
Gobin
Upperman
Keefer
Ross
Green
Harrison Allen
Dakota
Washington
Embezzling Clerk Thomas Vines Trapped in Baggage Car
The Buffalo Express recounts Thomas Vines of Adams Westlake Manufacturing Chicago who hid $10,000 in a trunk. He rode head down for a hundred miles before surrendering, mocked as shortsighted by criminals, and suggested to have fared better with a hatband ticket in a drawing-room car.
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Thomas Vines
Adams-Westlake Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Vines
Buffalo Express
A Patriotic Address Before the G A R Post
Gen Harrison spoke New Year night to George H. Thomas Post No 17 G A R veterans. He praised the flag, free government, and a pure ballot, urged honesty over partisanship, and expressed hope for reunion in the Grand Army above. Veterans shook his hand, many were moved to tears.
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Harrison
George H. Thomas
The Famous Dead of 1888 Big List of Prominent Deaths
A year end round up catalogs notable losses across fields including General Philip Sheridan Roscoe Conkling Asa Gray and Matthew Arnold. It names leaders in religion politics science and letters, plus figures from music, theater, and industry, with mentions of the American Army and Navy.
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Philip Henry Sheridan
Roscoe Conkling
Asa Gray
James Freeman Clark
Matthew Arnold
Alcotts
Mary Howitt
Robert Chambers
Kathleen O’meara
D. R. Locke
Petroleum
Morrison R. Waite
United States Supreme Court
Samuel Evans
Pennsylvania
United States
Brewster
Henry J. S. Maine
Cornelius R. Agnew
H. B. Sands
Vanzetti
Harvard University
Richard A. Proctor
F. W. Hayden
Charles Linden
Kelly
G. S. Waterhouse
Emil Bessels
Robert Young
G. H. Corliss
Andrew Garrett
Edwin H. Davis
Henri Herz
Stephen Heller
J. R. G. Hassard
Asia Booth Clarke
William Warren
James Sheridan Knowles
Frederick Marsden
J. Newton Gotthold
Fred Vokes
Wm. Stoddart
Wm. J. Davidge
Lester Wallack
W. G. Noad
Henry Vandenhoff
Lillian Olcott
P. A. Sheridan
Q. A. Gilmore
Farnsworth
Samuel Minnes
Grand Army of the Republic
J. B. Sweetzer
R.B. Ayers
Washington Sewell
Navy
Simpson
Baldwin
Leroy
Bogg
Price
Hitchcock
Barron
U. S
Totten
Eastman
W. T. Sherman
Garfield
W. W. Corcoran
George L. Perkins
Connecticut
Samuel Morse
Maine
Charles Crocker
Long
John” Wentworth
John T. Hoffman
Lawrence Jerome
J. W. Drexel
Thomas McElrath
Noe Tribune
David N. White
Republican Party
Henry Bergh
Hiram Sibley
Seth Green
William Dorsheimer
William
Frederick
Germany
Bazaine
Salomon
Hayti
John Rose
Proctor
Barry Cornwall
Bonamy Price
Notable historical milestones and inventions listed
A survey of major events from the unification of Italy to the invention of the Lenticular Bi-focal Spectacle Lens by August Morek Jr in 1887. It names the annexation of Texas, French revolution of 1548, photography, ocean cables, telephone, serf emancipation, telegraph, ocean steam navigation, Russian expansion, Franco German war, US Civil War, Napoleon III, Nile and Niger explorations, and interior Africa, with emphasis on technological and geopolitical shifts.
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Italy
Texas
Central Asia
Germany
United States
Napoleon Iti
Nile
Niger
Africa
August Morek, Jr
Warren, Pa
Celebration of Washington Inaugural Centennial in New York
A grand city celebration marks the April 30 1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial in New York with officials traveling via Philadelphia Trenton and Elizabethport aboard to New York Bay by steamer salutes from vessels at sea a ball at the Metropolitan Opera house services at St Pauls and other churches prayers by Rev Richard Salter Storrs poetry from John Greenleaf Whittier a Depew oration a presidential address and benediction by Archbishop Corrigan a 21 gun national salute and a military parade exhibitions of historical portraits and Washington relics a state holiday proclaimed by the Legislature and a memorable anniversary expected in the nation’s capital and beyond.
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New York
Washington
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Trenton
Elizabethport
Mount Vernon
New York Bay
Wall Street
Metropolitan Opera House
St. Paul’s
Sub-Treasury
Nassau
Wall Streets
Richard Salter Storrs
John Greenleaf Whittier
Chauncey M. Depew
Corrigan
Meridian
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted as Family Remedy
A 19th century promotional piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure. It claims benefits for indigestion biliousness constipation and extends to nervous ailments rheumatism and kidney troubles. The article portrays medicine as a key weapon in defeating disease and hints at warlike metaphors.
Elixir for coughs endures beyond inventor’s death
The note recalls N. H. Downs and his cough and cold remedy, still popular decades after his passing. Morris & Mullen report the elixir remains favored by the public and has outlived its creator by a quarter of a century.
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N. H. Downs
Morris & Mullen
Furnishing with Furs Sparks Alarming Revival Trend
The Verestchagin revival triggers a fur heavy decor trend with white rugs and enamelled furniture. A young woman flaunts a Polar bear skin while praising fur and animal skins as company and sleep aids. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid showcases bear and tiger skins in the Villard mansion hall.
Grangers Seek Equal Taxes and Dress Meat Ban
Grangers plan a bold winter push to pass equalization tax bills and prohibit dressed meats arrivals. Worthy Master Rhone cited Gov Beaver's message noting real estate taxes 12 to 16 mills while corporate property evades levy, backing farm and homestead farmers' complaints. A Grangers committee will visit Harrisburg soon to advocate the measures amid cattle raisers’ concerns.
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Rhone
Beaver
Grangers
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Notice to sell scraps and metals at room Rost Johnsons St
Advertises cash payment for rags free of rubbish papers and old rubber shoes and metals during the season. Items accepted at H Jonson room on Rost list place and contact details.
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Johnson’s St Rost
H. Jonson
Senate and House Debates on Tariff and Legislation
Senate debates over tariff amendments on yarns and cot ton thread with West leading for 35 percent ad valorem. votes narrow and adjournments follow. House bills include longer leave for engraving and printing employees, fortifications funding, and river and harbor bill progress. House approves Montana militia funding and Hayti inquiry follows. Nicaragua bill passes after amendments. suspension-day rules clash ends with adjournment.
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Senate
E Dolph
West
Messrs
Teller
Coke
Albion
Chandler
Hoar
House
Journal
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Sayers
Committee On Appropriations
Voorhees
Vance
Yeas
Montana
Committee On
States
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hayti
Haytian Republic
Aldrich
Nicaaragua
Committee On Rules
States and Territories
Markets Report Across Cities With Mixed Grain and Livestock
The report shows New York and Cleveland prices for flour, wheat, corn, and oats with dull or steady demand. Livestock markets in Chicago and Chicago area regions run strong to mixed, with cattle and sheep ranges noted and prices for hogs, lambs, and cows listed. regional notes include Buffalo and Philadelphia trends and Cincinnati receipts.
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New York
Minnesota
Burrer—Western Creamery
Ohio
Western
Caicaco
Buffalo
Jaé
East Liperty
Catrle
Embezzler Fled from Lake Charles Cashier Nabbed at Laredo
F H McCas cashier of J B Watkins Banking Co Lake Charles Ind fled as embezzler about a month ago. He was arrested at Laredo Tex on the 1st. Other items note standard silver dollars issued in late December and December shipments, a December drop in the public debt, a fatal boiler explosion at Cush’s shingle mill, recapture of Bald Knobber Joan Marruews, and various town brass notices.
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F. H. McCas
J.B. Watkin’s Banking Company
Lake Charles
Piace
T' Bank
Laredo
Tex
Tur
Cush
Millbrook
Mich
W. W. Cush
John Carr
Bert Smitley
Joan Marruews
Ozark
Durin
Castle Garden
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Tur Scranton
A. H. Johnson
Registry Department
Indianapolis
Ind
Livingston Cloth Mill Company
Bristol
A. G. Green
Josiah Richardson
Joseph H. Byington
William Levins
Sidney Weeks
Sioux Falls
D. T
Milwaukee Road
Tama
Nichols
Francis
Albany
N. Y
Thomas P. Platt
New York
United States
Baltimore
George W. Bishop
Leadville
Col
Department of State
St. Johns
N. F
Atalaya
Brown
Rouen
Philadelphia
Duarves Swirr
Jacob Reislock
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Columbus
Qoopall
Fire & James
Nashville
Tenn
Ierd
Navy Department
Admiral Luce
Port-au-Prince Harbor
Canada
New York City
Nellie Reynolds
Parsons
Massachusetts
Frevper Israel
First Unitarian Church
Salem
Mass
Maryland
Republicans Nominate James McMillan for U S Senate
The Republicans of Michigan nominate James McMillan of Detroit for the U S Senate to succeed Thomas W. Palmer. The nomination is treated as election. Governor Burleigh inaugurated Maine governor. cites sound finances and tax cuts. Statehood convention at Ellenburg, W T adjourns with petition to admit Washington with Idaho panhandle. Deceased: Duartes O Wire of Detroit. Massachusetts seeks prohibition amendment and stiffer liquor penalties. State reports education and bank savings figures. Henry O Tiffit dies in Newport. Davin Irwin, 115, dies. linked to Washington era. Louisiana contest for Congress seat. Surgeon General Hamilton leaves for Chicago to edit a medical journal.
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Michigan
James McMillan
Detroit
United States
Thomas W. Palmer
Burleigh
Maine
Ellenburg
W.T
Watson C. Squire
Congress
Washington
Idaho Panhandle
Duartes O. Wire
White’s
Opera House
Massachusetts
Ames
Tur Treasury Department
Henry O. Tiffit
Newport
R. I
Customs Service
Davin Irwin
Wazeka
Minn
George Washington
Lion C. Duciasnr
Louisiana
T. R. Stockdale
Hamilton
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Warren Mail
Scott
Hartford Post
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Matthews
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Burlington Free Press
New States
New Mexico
Montezuma
Washington Tacoma
North Dakota
H. H. Bissell
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
Youngstown
Charles Near
Near
Bissell
Pipes O' Pan
James Whitcomb Riley
Pipes O’ Pan
Zekesbury
Riley
Pegasus
Faustin
New Yorks
RONEY
Toledo
Cincinnati
Louis Horner
Henry Horner & Co
Montreal
Can
Henry Roebuck
John Pollock
Matthew Jones
Sarnia
Ont
Francis Joseph
Humbert
Adviets
Russia
Ekaterinburg
Perm
Russian Turkestan
Khosen
Kastakos
Tiflis
Austria
Liverpool Exchange
Oviedo
Spain
France
Night
Sisson & Brady’s Company of
S. W. Brady
Noyes’ Drug Store
Siemens A. Schofield
Exchange Block
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
S. W. Waters
Sec
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren Pa
W.H. Filler
Etters
Narcissa Roup
South West
WM. H. Maultby
Grand Valley
Warren Co
Snot
Morck Bro
August Morck
Optician
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Banks
W Savings PA
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
James Clark
L. B. Wood Tie
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren, la
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
P. Johnson
Henry
H. A. Jamieson
Vv. Davis
Ww. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo
N. Parmlee
A.T. Scofield
Reed
Erie, Pa
W.b.coleman & CO
J. Daastawr
Struthers
Vvarren
Struthers, Wells & CO
Oisdom
Miki
Parshale & Sill
G. W. Sint
E. W. Parshall
General Agents
James Broder
Bradford, Pa
Bradford
Allegany
America
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
J.K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Postoffice
Reliable Drug House
Joseph Fleming
Market St
Pittsburg
California
JOS. Fleming & Son Druggists
Market Street
Pittsburg, Pa
Rater
Ball’s
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