Ohio Senate Fight Ends with Payne Victory over Pendleton
The Morven Mail notes the Ohio Democratic caucus selected H B Payne of Cleveland to replace Pendleton as U S Senator, after Payne led on the first ballot 48 to 13 with Wood 17. Elation followed in Cleveland as 100 guns sounded. Pendleton, praised for Civil Service Reform, faced a party embracing spoils politics and hints of 1884 platform shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
U.S
Senator Pendleton
H.B. Payne
Cleveland
Payne
Pendleton
Wood
Friends of
Columbus
Democratic Party
Carlisle
Henry Payne
Senate
Salmon P. Chase
Level Headed on Trade Policy and Family Fortunes
A Standard Oil stockholder argues for protection to safeguard his children's wealth, warning free trade could ruin their future. The Salt Lake Tribune counters that relying on cheap European and Chinese labor to claim wages would remain unchanged shows poor calculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Europe
China
German hop crop yields middling in 1883 with beer output
The 1883 hop crop in the German Empire was estimated at 42,600,000 pounds, with consumption at 33,990,000 pounds. Beer production reached 1,041,278,060 gallons, per capita consumption 134.40 quarts. Europe outside Germany produced 3,000,500,000 gallons with 56.25 quarts per person. America produced 386,775,000 gallons with 20.15 quarts per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Empire
Europe
America
Record of Historic Cold Spells Across Regions
The text notes severe cold events in New York harbor freezing over to move teams to Staten Island in 1730 and 1821, Indiana recording frost to freeze mercury in 1856, and the winter of 1881 remembered for extreme cold with multiple deaths on January 13 and 26 as Mobile residents witnessed temperatures near zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Staten Island
Indiana
Mobile
Star route trials costy legal fees raise scandal claims
George Bliss Richard Merrick and W W Ker were paid 124050 dollars for legal services with more for expenses. The record supports Senator Van Wicks charge that prosecuting the Star route frauds was nearly as scandalous as the frauds themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bliss
Richard Merrick
W. W. Ker
van Wicks
Nast Seeks Printing Rights for Harper Cartoons
Thomas Nast demands not only his $10,000 annual pay from Harper's for exclusive drawings but also the right to have them printed. The Harpers refuse printing, while Nast also resists aligning his sentiment with Harper's Weekly editor Curtis.
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Harpers
Thomas Nast
Mr. Nast
Tie
Nast
Harper's Weekly
Curtis
Buffalo Express
Secy Chandler Reviews Arctic Casualties and Remains
Secretary Chandler prepares to receive the remains of Lieut. De Long and his men reaching New York from Siberia. The question remains whether he will act to rescue Lieut. Greeley and his companions stranded in the Arctic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srec’y Chandler
Lieut. de Long
New York
Siberia
Sec’y Chandler
Lieut. Greeley
Arctic
Ohio liquor law yields 1.5 million saloon tax take
Governor Foster cites Scott liquor law success with 1.5 million dollars in saloon taxes and tighter regulation, yet Democratic lawmakers vow to repeal it despite improved control over liquor traffic.
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Tur
Gov
Foster
Ohio
Farco Dakota Sees Growth Amid Oil Boom On Broadway Buildings
Farco Dakota reports building improvements totaling 1,110,400 in the last year. Notable new residences include a Gen H Allen frame house on Broadway valued at 7,500 as the town sits near Warren oil country and gas fuel activity.
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Farco
Dakota
Warren
Broadway
Gen. H. Allen
Pew Auction at Beecher's Church Breaks Records
Pews sold at Beecher's church auction raised a total of 22,011 in premiums. The top bid for a single pew was 575 paid to H. B. Claflin, who had paid 700 the prior year for the same pew. This year’s premiums were 3,327.50 less than last year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
H. B. Claflin
Republican and Democratic Tariff Doctrines Outlined
The piece contrasts Republican doctrine favoring a tariff for revenue and protection of American industry with Democratic doctrine advocating a revenue tariff, except when additional measures are needed to gain power.
Grain speculation traced to biblical era says Newton
Rev Heber Newton traces grain speculation to the biblical period with Joseph in Egypt and links oil speculation to the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The text mentions the young Democracy backing Payne of Ohio and McPherson of New Jersey for a presidential ticket, with Uncle Samuel Tilden reportedly for Payne.
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Heber Newton
Biblcal
Joseph
Egypt
Young Democracy
Payne
Ohio
McPherson
New Jersey
Samuel Tilden
Two Democratic bosses urge peace amid rift
Sam RanpartL and Abram Hewett reportedly avoid speaking to each other while two Democratic leaders promise harmony. The call for peace follows public tensions and underscores party cohesion efforts.
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Sam Ranpartl
Abram Hewett
Mattie Vickers Event Next Thursday
Cream puffs offered at La Pierre Restaurant on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Mattie Vickers
la Pierre
Lessons From The Tariff Debates Of 1832 1844
A historical reflection on the tariff dispute in the United States from 1832 to 1844. It recalls the hardships of a low tariff era in the western region, noting falling prices, scarce money, and unemployment. It cites a shift in 1846 to reestablish discriminative duties and warns against tariff beliefs based on revenue alone.
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Democratic Party
Albany Evening Journal
Albany
United States
Our Annual Fire Bill and the Cost of Unsafe Building
The Meadville Republican argues annual fire losses exceed a million dollars daily due to shoddy construction. It urges architects to cut draught risks, double floors, and reduce wood. Costs of proper build are higher but last longer. insurers push high rates while owners pay the bill.
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Italy
Meadville
Beecher Urges Temperance In Sermon on Alcohol
Henry Ward Beecher condemns intemperance and warns against gradual drinking. He recalls a once noble friend ruined by smoking and drinking, urging timely restraint before judgment and degradation. The sermon contends many young men could profit by his warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
First Mails Reach Quebec After Great Storm
The first mails from the country parishes since the great storm reached Quebec on January 5 carried in on snow shoes. The disruption of communication in rural areas had not occurred in twenty years.
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Quebec
Gen Cocurang Switches Parties Over Tariff Dispute
Gen Joan Cocurang of New York quits the Republicans to join the Democracy praising their tariff stance. He says they differ within themselves and cannot agree while he aligns with both factions. The piece mocks Gen John as a straddler.
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Joan Cocurang
New York
Republicans
Democracy
John
Buy the Gold and Silver Shirt at Gro BALw's
An advertisement urges readers to purchase the Gold and Silver Shirt described as the best in the world from Gro BALw's. The brief promo highlights quality and shopping at the listed store.
Letter From Erie on Winter Pleasures and Public Charity
The Erie column reflects on older generations praise of harsher winters versus modern comfort while noting recent cold and clear skies. It highlights volunteer aid during hardship, praise for Hon. William L. Scott and Mrs. Gen. Reed, and hints at upcoming Republican nominations in Erie county.
News and Notes From a Stormy Era in 1883
The itemized notes report record snow in Kentucky, a convent fire death toll of 37, massive storm damage from Atlantic City to Coney Island, and the Chicago Tribune's tally of 125,000 U.S. lives lost to disasters in 1883. It notes rising business failures, high fire losses, and calls for better insurance practices and building standards.
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Lone Brancu
Atlantic City
Coney Island
The
Chicago Tribune
Congress
Sam Randall
Democratic Party
Bell the Cat
United Workmen Grand Recorder Reports Fraternal Growth
The 1882 annual report by Grand Recorder J. M. McNair notes four new lodges Mt. Pleasant DuBois West Mill Creek and Garland. It records 1 406 beneficiary certificates 261 changes 7 duplicates 3 old members and 1 142 new members total state membership 13 830. Deaths 117 triggered 18 assessments generating 239 748. grand total assets 348 061 with 234 045 paid out and 14 016 remaining. Grand Lodge met in Greensburg with officers installed for the coming year.
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J. M. McNair
Pennsylvania
Mt. Pleasant
DuBois
West Mill Creek
Garland
Grand Recorder
Grand Lodge
Recorder
Greensburg
John H. Mowen
Pittsburg
C. M. Roush
Meadville
J. C. Smith
Philadelphia
S. A. Kline
W. A. Dougan
A. Carroll
Warren
Supreme Lodge
W. H. James
Chas. Babst
S. B. Myers
Franklin
Mrs Roter's La Pierre Restaurant Delights with Bread
Locals rave about the La Pierre eatery run by Mrs Roter offering a bakery’s best bread and rolls. Patrons praise crusty loaves and soft tender buns as a staple of their dining experience.
Blodgett's Balm Booms as Sudden Disease Remedy
Blodgett's Balm advertised as a powerful medical agent for sudden and acute diseases like summer complaint ear ache tooth ache lameness inflammation and colic in both man and beast. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists.
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Blodgett
Estev Palace Organs showcased in Jamestown rooms
Jamestown firm P or Retz promotes Estev Palace Organs as leading instruments in the country. Visitors can see and hear a wide variety of organs and pianos at Prendergast block 3d street. Catalogues and prices available on request.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Estev “Oe
Prendergast Block
3D St
New York
Forp & Retz
Wendelboe Reminds Public Of Wallpapering and Painting
N K Wendelboe announces now is the time for wallpapering and painting. He stocks finest latest styles and employs only competent workmen to complete jobs with dispatch from his Liberty street store.
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N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Philadelphia Republicans Unveil City Ticket at Convention
At last week's Republican convention in Philadelphia the slate named for city offices includes Wm. B. Smith for Mayor Geo. G. Pierie for Receiver and Charles F. Warwick for City Solicitor.
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Philadelphia
Wm. B. Smith
Geo. G. Pierie
Charles F. Warwick
Banner Furniture unveils largest Warren collection by McNett Co
Warren shoppers are promised the finest furniture ever offered by Banner Furniture Store in a showcase from McNett & Co. The advertisement touts a vast assortment, urging customers to visit for the best selection and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Banner
McNett & Co
Veteran Actor Responds to Lionizing Remark
At a reception a woman chides William Warren for avoiding high society. He quips that only one man was not spoiled by being lionized, naming Daniel as the exception.
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William Warren
Daniel
Madame Nilsson Salary Per Performance Reported
Madame Nilsson earns three thousand dollars for each performance as stated in the latest theatre payroll notes.
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Madame Nilsson
Mrs Tom Thumb Receives Salary of Five Hundred a Week
A report notes that Mrs Tom Thumb earns a weekly salary of five hundred. The item records her compensation and implies a discussion of earnings for public figures.
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Tom Thumb
Trial of James Nutt Opens in Pittsburg
The trial of James Nutt commenced in Pittsburg Monday. An unusually large number of men are out of employment in Pittsburgh. Test wells for oil are being put down in Tioga county by experienced operators. The annual meeting of the State Board of Agriculture will be held at Harrisburg Jan 23 and 24. The total export of anthracite coal from Pennsylvania in 1883 was 30 814 933 tons, up from 28 776 201 tons in 1882. The medical society of Montgomery county promotes nursing training lectures. Judge Boyer rules rural vendue criers are not taxable as merchandise brokers under the 1873 act. The ninth annual report of the Women's Christian Temperance Union is published, showing receipts of 1439 33 with 81 31 balance. The State Superintendent reports district totals: 2227 districts, 19542 schools, 7897 graded schools, 15721 directors, 105 superintendents, 8600 male teachers, 13414 female teachers, average male salary 37.03, female 30.05, term 7.02 months, pupils 651680, tuition 5193591.74, total expenditures 9335359.90, estimated property value 30199636.
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James Nutt
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Tioga County
State Board of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Medical Society of
Montgomery County
State Medical Society
Boyer
Supreme Court
Pullman Company
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
State Supt. of Public Instruction
A Few Personal Items From The Era
A survey of notes mentions Lester Wallack traveling for health, Barnum and Forepaugh purchasing oddities in Siam, and Emma Abbot advising sugar to stay plump. It notes temperance meetings in Brooklyn, Moody and Sankey roles in England, and the death of Dr. Edward Lasker in New York. Also covered are a Philadelphia salary dispute, patriotic tours by Serge Bates in Georgia with his son, and a centenarian Norwood woman. Additional items discuss Gail Hamilton, Henry Payne’s Senate seat, Villard’s finances, old deposition spellings, and an Opera season cost. Local ads promote George Ball and Jacob Keller tailors in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Lester Wallack
Barnum and
Forepaugh
Siam
Emma Abbot
Vennor
Francis Murphy
England
Brooklyn
Moody and Sankey
Edward Lasker
Herr Lasker
New York City
Seargeant Mason
Philadelphia
Serge Bates
Georgia
Sarah Phillips
Norwood
R. I
Gail Hamilton
Mary Abigail Dodge
Dr Day's Liniment Praised by RIDGWAY Resident
John Fannin Sr of Ridgway Pennsylvania endorses Dr Day's Liniment after years of trying remedies with no relief. The testimonial highlights longstanding use and personal satisfaction.
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Morven Mail
Temperance
Balw’s
Erie
Myron Waters
Washington City
Mart
Java
Buffalo
Wm. L. Scott
Scott
Gen. Reed
Erie County
Republican Party
News and Notes
Longfellow
Kentucky
St. Louis
Arizona
Post Office
Washington
Lake Superior
Jupee Buanpin
Dee
Chicago
Boston
United Workmen
Ford & Relf
Villard
Andrew Jackson
Ballance
Vallue
Geo. Ball
Jacob Keller
Amon
Second and
Liberty Streets
Matz
Dr. Day
High Rock Spring Company
Saratoga Springs
L. G. Noyes
Warren, Pa
River
R. R
Oil City
Eagle Rock
Warren Hotel
Alexander Wallace
A. M
Conrad Weigel
James Brown
Alice McCoy
Clara Hannon
Andrew Platt
T. J. Porterfield
Same
V. Davis
C. W. H. Verbaek
Mary J. Damon
Edwin Muzzy
M. Kimball
Henry
Tro
Mr. Chas
Rogers
Gaylor
Miss Vickers
Louise
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
Erie City
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Knapp, Gable & CO
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Postofficeh
Hartford
Phoenix
National
Connecticut
Home
Niagara
Germania
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe
Queen
Jane McClure
Warren Co
County Court of Common Pleas
Allen
Herife
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Deerfield Township
Holland Land Company
Samuel C. Clark
L. J. Morrison
R. H. Morrison
D. S. Thompson
E. A. Allen
Sheriff’s Office
Jan. WM
Heriff
Court O Common Pleas
Tome
Borough of
County of
State of
Main Street
Frank Ball
Ball
Andrews
Garner Mead
H. F. Andrews
Amos Bloomfield
A. C. Bloomfield
O. D. Horn
Norice
BE. A. Allen
N. K. Wendleboe
Davis’ Drug Store
C. P. Northrop, Prop’r
E. C. Burt
Fine Shoes
Gent’s Shoes
Hanon & Son
Burt & Mears
Nettleton & Co
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
iIt
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
KE. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham B. Nesmith
Jas. Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
Youngsville, PA
Fairmount House
Fred Swanson
Citizens National Bank
M. Waters
A. G. Hertzel
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
S. V. Davis
W. D. Brown
A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmlee
HK. Berkstresser
Merck’s
Carver House
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Siggins
D. H. Siggins
Third Street
Library
First National Bank
J.H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cashier
U. S
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Premenavre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Gemmill
Water and
Hickory Streets
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Peck & Son
Holder
CS Hio. FE
Orr
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Simond’s, Disston’s, American Saw Co
Holmes Patent
Log Dog
Richard B. Stewart
Ecessor
Second & Liberty Lts
Kevia
Lois
Rochester School of
P. Greenland
Mammoth Furniture
Front Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
Laurel
Z. E
H. G. Eddy
New Orleans
Cour
Niry
Roauc
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