Secrets No Longer From Blaine Campaign Memoirs
Inside accounts reveal Blaine did not seek the nomination initially. He faced party division and hoped for 1888, but friends urged a definite reply. The narrative notes clashes between National and New York committees and a costly misstep at a New York event.
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Senate Eulogies for Jeff Davis Stir Polarized Debate
The article notes eulogies for Jefferson Davis in the U S Senate provoking displeasure among loyal northerners. It condemns Democratic senators for praising the rebel leader and questions the politics of honoring a traitor while calling for peace.
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George
Morgan
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Governor Pattison backs county revenue from liquor licenses
The piece argues for directing liquor license revenue to county treasuries and supports a high license law. It criticizes state licensing as a source of state revenue and urges counties to bear costs from drunkenness crime and poverty, with revenues used to offset damages.
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Pattison
Evarts Nominated for U S Senator by Albany Republicans
The Albany Republican caucus on Monday evening backed Evarts for U S Senator with 61 votes to 28 for Morton and 3 for Depew. The piece notes Evarts will be elected today and praises him as a worthy successor to Seward and a strong Republican figure. The Senate also passes a bill to place Gen Grant on the retired list.
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Albany
Evarts
U.S
Wm. H. Seward
Morton
Depew
Senate OKs Edmunds bill to retire Gen. Grant with full pay
The U S Senate on the 14th approved Edmunds bill placing Gen. Grant on the retired list with full pay of a General. It passed 49 to 9 with dissenters Beck Cockrell Coke Harris Pendleton Saulsbury Slater Vance and Walker voting no.
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Mr. Edmunds
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President-elect celebrated nationwide with balls and dinners
Buffalo residents revel in the new President-elect with social events and dinners. Towns nationwide greet the arrival of the incoming leader, finding delight in the unexpected ease of access to celebrations and the social spotlight surrounding the president-elect.
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Buffalo
Bankers J. J. Cisco & Son and Oliver Brothers Fail
J. J. Cisco & Son of New York and Oliver Brothers of Pittsburg failed last week. The latter failure is expected to be temporary and causes little concern among financial circles.
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J. J. Cisco & Son
Bankers
New York
Oliver Brothers, Iron Men
Pittsburg
Democrats Scramble to Define Their Nominee After Surprise Victory
After an accidental victory the Democrats dispatch delegates to Albany to assess the character and suitability of their chosen man, seeking clarity on his qualifications and leadership style.
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Albany
Pity Meant Little, Land Reforms Move On
A critical remark notes that simple pity for the poor is insufficient to address land issues. The speaker urges broader action beyond sympathy, implying deeper reform is required to address inequities and improve conditions across affected regions.
Oranges and Lemons Sale At Orr Co
Oranges priced at ten cents per dozen and lemons at fifteen cents per dozen offered by Geo P Orr and Co with emphasis on bargain produce available to shoppers.
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Geo. P. Orr & Co’s
Cameron Nominated for U S Senator on First Ballot
In the Republican caucus on the 15th Senator Cameron was renominated on the first ballot with 116 votes from 172 members present and 9 absent. Beaver Kelly Grow Shiras received 39 5 5 1 votes respectively. The session lasted about four hours with debate over party unity and caucus strategy.
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Venango
Brace
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Cooper
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Death of Colfax in Minnesota Depot Traced to Cold
Ex vice president Schuyler Colfax collapsed and died at the Mankato railroad depot after a transfer from the Milwaukee road. He was 62, born in New York City, served as Speaker of the House before becoming vice president in 1868, and was active in Indiana politics and the Odd Fellows.
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Milwaukee Road
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Leave it. Ill examine it bill eases burden on due
A Buffalo Express quotation notes how people react to bills. It suggests most accept bills after brief hesitation and that the rich can force repeated payments. The remark about never making a man call twice for his due comes from an eighty year old gentleman and reflects on happiness caused by such generosity.
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Pittsburg Dispatch promises best reports and growth
The Pittsburg Dispatch boasts the largest Pittsburg circulation and one of the state’s best papers. It emphasizes complete reliable news coverage, prompt reporting, and a long track record of growth over 28 years. Subscription price is 8 dollars a year or 10 dollars including Sunday edition.
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Pittsburg
Sunday Dispatch
Weekly Herald
United States
Canada
Flour Prices at Geo P Orr & Co
Good Flour priced at 75 cents per sack and regular flour at 1.00 per sack offered by Geo P Orr & Co with standard bulk sale terms.
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Geo. P. Orr & Co
Sugar and Flour Prices Advertised by Gero P Orr Co
An advertisement urges buying sugar and flour while prices are low at Gero P Orr & Co. It promotes Hus cough cure at 25 cents and Good Flour priced at 70 cents to $1.00 per sack. The notice advises hotels and boarding houses to cut costs before purchasing.
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Guo. P. Orr & Co
Robert Allen
Job Printing a Specialty at the Main Office
A brief note states the main office offers specialized job printing services. Details on formats, deadlines, and pricing are not provided in the fragment.
Left handed penmanship taught in several schools
A miscellany of notes: Justice Warre aims to travel south for winter, Washington monument costs estimate rises by 250000, Ning Staets supplies presidents and vice presidents, a former slave now valued at 150000, Ben Buker sues for libel, return envelopes urged, New York hosts hot water cure adherents, England's mild winter, and women cashiers in Dakota show sound finances.
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England
Berkshire
Dakota
Canada
State News Highlights Pennsylvanian Affairs and Infrastructure Plans
A petition circulates along the Allegheny river asking Congress to fund 300000 for river improvements by removing rocks and installing movable dams for year round navigation. Harrisburg banks face failures. state funds backed by deposits total are being recovered. Sixteen new Patrons of Husbandry granges formed. 1069 initiations and 480 active. Other items note post 6 pm store hours in Reading, judges-elect commissioned, National Guard in inauguration plans, Liberty Bell tour, sanitary association formation, and rising iron and natural gas activity in Pittsburgh.
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Holidays for 1885 calendar of events
The 1885 year maps out major dates including St Valentine’s Day February 14, Ash Wednesday February 18, Washington’s Birthday February 22, Palm Sunday March 29, Good Friday April 3, Easter Sunday April 5, Decoration Day May 30, Trinity Sunday May 31, Independence Day July 4, and Christmas December 25 among other religious observances and seasonal markers.
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Tailor Jacob Keller Offers Custom Suits and Styles
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits. He promises a good fit, skilled workmen, and latest styles with rooms on Second Street near Liberty. Also notes N H Downs Elixir and Baxter's Mandrake Bitters at 25 cents.
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Second Street
Liberty
State Educational Report Totals and Progress to 1884
The report by E. E. Higbee shows 2,241 districts and 966,039 pupils, with 8,559 male and 13,905 female teachers. State funds of 1,000,000 for common schools supported by 31,886,098 in property value. Warren county notes 171 schoolhouses, 70 graded schools, 4 apparatused, 33 improved grounds, and 5,033 average attendance.
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Local Institute at Farmington Opens 1885 Session
Farmington teachers met at Centre schoolhouse on January 2 1885 with W F Strickland chairing and Ella Wheeler as secretary. Lectures covered school government and organization, with readings by Clara Thompson Lina Franklin and Geary Pond. Rev R J White spoke on education and a final adjournment announced future meetings and thanks to participants.
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W. F. Strickland
Ella Wheeler
Supt
Arird
Pennsylvania
Clara Thompson
Congregational Church
Lina Franklin
Geary Pond
H. J. Jenkins
R. J. White
Sugar Grove
Supt. Arird
Kahl
C. A. Peterson
Warren Union School
Sugar Grove Seminary
Sugar Grove Union School
Magnetic Balm touted as all purpose pain remedy
A 25c bottle of Dr Blodgett's Magnetic Balm is advertised as a universal remedy for colds warmth neuralgia frozen extremities earache toothache stomach pains and rheumatism promising quick relief and energizing warmth.
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Dr. Blodgett
Chamber Sets Decorated Ten Pieces Sold for Three Dollars
P Orr and Co list a decorated set of Chamber Sets totaling ten pieces offered at three dollars with no set seven Gro.
Clubbing rates for 1886 offered by the Mart
The Mart offers annual advance subscriptions at reduced rates for many papers and magazines. Postage is free to any post office. Prices vary by publication from New York Tribune to Harper's Magazine, with Detroit Free Press and others listed. Subscriptions must be accompanied by payment and changes go to the periodicals.
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Century Magazine
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Godey’s Lady’s Book
Demorest’s Magazine
St. Nicholas Magazine
American Agriculturist
Country Gentleman
Cin Karinier
Treo Bvauo
Ste Ccos Cavcovecse
Detroit Free Press
M. W. McAlarney
Harrisburg
Global powers push trade and empire in late 19th century notes
A condensed survey notes Germany expanding into Western Africa and Pacific stations with a growing navy. France extending influence in Africa with Tunis Madagascar Annam Tonquin and Formosa. England expanding in Egypt and Soudan. Russia pushing markets via Central Asia and borders toward China and British India. It also reports Epuunp Yates jailed for libel in England, Novelty night at the Rink, and ads for Acker's Blood Elixir and various goods and services.
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Madagascar
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Tonquin
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Soudan
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British India
Flour and Feed Market Prices From Mills Co Report
Market brief notes price corrections on corn meal bolt chop feed bran corn and flour in barrels. Grain markets show varied prices with barrels and sacks quoted. numbers and units appear, but some figures are garbled. The report references mills and per sack or per cwt pricing terms.
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Warren Borough approves Fifth Street extension ordinance
A January 5 1885 council meeting in Warren adopts a measure to extend Fifth street west from Laurel to Beech street, width sixty feet, marking the ground and declaring it a public street. The Roadmaster is authorized to open and prepare the road under Street Committee supervision.
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