Legislature reorganizes with Handy Smith Senate and Boyer House
The Warren Mail reports the State Legislature organized with George Handy Smith of Philadelphia as president pro tem of the Senate and Henry K. Boyer of Philadelphia as Speaker. Officers include Thomas B. Cochran clerk, E W Smiley journal clerk, L Rogers reading clerk, and John C Delaney librarian. A joint Republican caucus named M S Quay as U S Senator. Resolutions seek to regulate freight charges and prohibit intoxicating liquor manufacture and sale, with compensation for affected real estate. Gov Beaver remains in Harrisburg without new cabinet actions.
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Geo. Handy Smith
Philadelphia
Senate
Thomas B. Cochran
Lancaster
E. W. Smiley
Venango
L. Rogers
McKean
Reading
John C. Delaney
Henry K. Boyer
Geo. Pearson
Mercer
Charles E. Voorhees
Beaver
Harrisburg
Out of the Race for Secretary of the Commonwealth
Senator Cooper declines consideration for Secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor Beaver citing constitutional doubts over his eligibility. He thanks Gen. James A. Beaver and asks his name be withdrawn while noting broad support from Republicans but ongoing questions about validity of appointment. dateline Menora Pa Jan 7 1887.
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Cooper
Gov
Beaver
Menora
Commonwealth
Thomas V. Coorgr
James A. Beaver
Beaver’s Cabinet Prospects Narrow After Cooper Withdrawal
A Philadelphia dispatch suggests ex Lieutenant Governor Charles W. Stone will be the new Secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor Beaver with Pearson as private secretary and Major S A Losch as Chief Clerk. Possible shifts include Henderson or Stewart for Attorney General and Judge Mercur or Judge Williams for bench positions.
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Beaver
Cooper
Stone
the Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Charles W. Stone
Warren
Commonwealth
Pearson
House
Mercer
8. A. Losch
Schuylkill
City
Henderson
Carlisle
Stewart
Chambersburg
Brewster
J. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Mercur
Supreme Court
Williams
Tioga
Steve Wilson
Brown
Dying ship builder Mr Roach dies after long illness
The prominent American ship builder is said to be dying of cancer in the roof of his mouth. Despite a lifelong strong constitution, his condition deteriorated after an eighteen month crisis starting with a crushing blow. An operation in March failed to halt the cancer and by January his doctors saw no hope. He died January 10.
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Mr. Roach
Roach
Senator Edmunds Missed Logan Funeral Sparks Carriage
Washington remarks follow the senator's absence from Logan's funeral as reports reveal Edmunds was on a Virginia shooting trip and unaware of Logan's death until his return. The piece questions why aging lawmakers engage in hunting and criticizes their judgment.
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Senator Edmunds
Logan
Washington
Virginia
Edmunds
Cleveland
Philadelphia mayoral candidate agreed by committees
Epwis H. Frruer, a Republican of brains and nerve, has been agreed upon by all the managing committees for Mayor of Philadelphia. Very likely he will be elected, but it seems odd to see a high official selected without consulting the people. Northern people have written paid across the mortgage on Mrs. Logans home.
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Epwis H. Frruer
Philadelphia
Scott's bill to loan surplus to big banks at two percent
A partisan critique argues Congressman Scott seeks to lend U.S. Treasury surplus to major banks in Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Charleston New Orleans Galveston Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Chicago St Paul and San Francisco at 2 percent. The piece decries aiding favored banks over country banks or district banks and cites Ed Reynolds as precedent.
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Scott
Congress
U. S. Treasury
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
New Orleans
Galveston
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Paul
San Francisco
Ed. Reynolds
Elk
Inauguration Day Planned for Gov Beaver at Harrisburg
Preparations for Gov Beaver's inauguration Tuesday January 18 in Harrisburg proceed with National Guard transport arrangements on Pennsylvania and Reading roads. The ceremony in the House of Representatives will begin at noon with the governor delivering the inaugural address. Following the address soldiers form a line on State Street and Beaver is driven to the Executive Mansion for a parade and parade review. Fireworks are planned in the evening.
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Gov. Beaver
Harrisburg
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Reading
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Capitol
State Street
Front Street
Executive Mansion
River Front
Logan and the Veterans Remembered in Funeral Sermon
A funeral sermon for Logan recalls his army and Senate service and his bond with veterans. Rev. Dr. Newman notes the gratitude of 350000 Grand Army of the Republic members 622000 pensioners and 230000 widows and orphans who view him as a faithful friend and advocate.
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Logan
Newman
Senate
Grand Army of the Republic
Army of the Tennessee
Cleveland Helps Blaine Through Administration Scandal
In a critical take on Grover Cleveland's presidency, references to the Pan Electric affair label it the greatest administration scandal. The piece argues Blaine would be stronger if elected, noting Cleveland's alleged virtue and political impact on public opinion and party dynamics.
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Cleveland
Blaine
Commercial Gazette of
Cincinnati
Mr. Blaine
James G. Blaine
Statesman
Augusta
Buffalo
Pan Electric
Grover Cleveland
Pan-Electric
N. Y. Sun
The Mistakes of Life and Pension Measures
The Scientific American lists fourteen life mistakes such as judging others by our own standards and expecting youth to show judgment. The Senate acted on two pension bills: Mrs Logan to $2,000 yearly due to General Logan's war injuries and widow Blair to $2,000 yearly.
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Scientific American
Mitchell
Logan
Senate
Gen. Logan
Francis P. Blair
President nominates Whitehall man for Dakota Associate Justice
The Tur President names a Whitehall New York resident for the Dakota territory judgeship. The Democrats tout territorial residency in platforms, while Cleveland ignores such promises.
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Tur
N. Y
Dakota
Cleveland
Courts OK Postal Card Duns Across States
The Detroit Free Press notes courts in most states have ruled it legal to demand payment via a postal card. It argues that a debtor who ignores letter duns and collectors shows no feelings harmed by receiving a postal request.
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Detroit Free Press
Pattison's Valedictory Urges Tax Reform and State Reforms
Gov. Pattison's last message to the Legislature reviews state finances, debt reduction, and the sinking fund. He proposes ending tavern licenses, abolishing certain offices, tightening tax law, curbing private banking, and reforming elections and divorce laws. He calls for civil service changes, prison and asylum needs, and tighter control of state printing and geological surveys. He also addresses railroad law enforcement and a coal and trunk line pool probe, noting widespread railroad noncompliance with the Constitution and proposing stronger penalties.
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Pattison
Agricultural College
of the Commonwealth
Huntingdon Reformatory
Department of Port Wardens
State Board of Health
Supreme Court
Higbee
South Penn and
Beech Creek
South Penn
Trunk Line
Treasury issues silver certificates rise under new policy
The Treasury Department began issuing $1 silver certificates on October 4 and has dispensed $6,300,000 to date. Two dollar silver certificates began on December 6 with total issues at $1,040,000. Demand exceeds supply and certificates are not yet distributed from subtreasuries.
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Washington
Treasury
Value Health Warns Against Quack Remedies and Promotes Pierce
The notice urges against faith in annointing oils and mortar from Knock Chapel and instead recommends Dr. R V Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for early consumption symptoms. It notes loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, and dry cough, urging rational treatment and offering a ten cent treatise from World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
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R. V. Pierce
To World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Secretary Lamar Marries in Macon Residence
In Macon on January 5 at 10 o'clock Secretary Lamar wed Mrs. William B Holt at the bride's home, with Rev. Wm Park officiating. They plan to stay this evening with Gov. Gordon, then depart for Oxford to visit relatives before heading to Washington. The Oneida Market is praised as one of the finest.
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Macon
Lamar
Wm. Park
Sandersville
William 8
Holt
Gordon
Oxford
Miss
Washington
Education figures show shift to female teachers and higher funding urge
Superintendent Higbee presents annual report to Legislature noting fewer pupils per teacher, support for a six month term, and the rise of female teachers from 1876 to 1880. He cites average female pay of 29.41 dollars monthly (excluding Philadelphia), calls for greater state funding, and praises normal schools and teachers institutes.
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Higbee
Philadelphia
Warren Marit and Weekly Press Offer
The Warren Marit and the Weekly Press of Philadelphia advertise a two-paper family package for $1.75 in advance. The Press is a Republican eight page weekly with market, farm, women and youth sections and an original story, claiming to be a complete newspaper.
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Warren Marit
Weekly Press
Philadelphia
America
Mais
Warren County
Paris
Moulton & Baker
Rufus Loomerby
L. G. Noyes
Mercantile Appraiser List Publication Halted
Supreme Court case Jones v. Treasurer leads Auditor General Niles to order no Mercantile Appraiser list publication until legislature acts. County Commissioners must require appraisers to visit each taxable establishment, classify dealers, and record license amounts. Certified dealer lists go to County Treasurer.
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Supreme Court
John E. Jones
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Niles
December Internal Revenue Collections Report
In this district the December figures show penalties totaling 8.10 85 dollars and malt liquors collections of 3 882 22 dollars 576 90 24 47 07 352 01 dollars ending with a total of 7 269 06 dollars for special tax.
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Internal Revenue
Sesbesessassune Pensas
Supreme Court Upholds Oleomargarine Law
The Supreme Court rules the oleomargarine manufacture ban constitutional. Judge Gordon dissents from the decision.
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Our
Supreme Court
Gordon
Warren Undertaking Firm Promises 24/7 Service and Low Prices
To the People of Warren and Vicinity we announce twenty years in the undertaking trade now as a special business with a large stock and great assortment of funeral furniture. We meet demands on short notice and guarantee prices as low as any house. Personal attention on all funerals and satisfaction guaranteed. 214 Hickory street office open day and night. T W McNert, Manager. hs
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Warren
Warren County
Hickory Street
T. W. McNert
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Columbia Oil Co
Stoneham
H. M. Beam
Pleasant Township
Johnson, White & Co
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North Warren
Clarion
James Campbell
David Lawson
John B. Patrick
Jadt
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Glade
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George J. Gross
Pennsylvania Gas Company
W. H. Filler
Sec’y
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Acme Soap
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Japan
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Faille Francaises
Jersey
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People’s Gas Co
F. M. Knapp
O. W. Beaty
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Warren Co. Pa
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State of Pennsylvania
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Titusville
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Colorado
Tidioute
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Pithole City
Isaac Relf
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R A. Love
Warren, Pa
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill
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A. Siegel & Sons
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Grant Monument Fund
Grant Fund
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Potter Building
New York City
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Redicines
Sv Vrtuorrs
American Detective Bureau
Diamond St
Pittsburgh
David H. Gilkinson
U.S. Gov
U. S. Secret Service
United States
Canada
D. H. Gilkinson
Heber McDowell
John Dalzell
James J. Brooks
Secret Service
Washington, D.C
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Liberty Street
Grand Outfit
True & Co
Maine
A.h.boer
Morck Bro
Ewelers
Opticians
Ryes
August Morck
Optician
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
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B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman JB. Nesmith
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