Republican caucus in Washington forms Congressional Committee
An enthusiastic Republican caucus in Washington on the 16th forged a plan to organize a Congressional Committee with one member per state and territory. Ed Munds presided and lauded prospects, while Hawley Logan He spoke in support of resolutions urging unity with Southern Republicans and allied voters to promote free suffrage and political education. A portion of the committee was named with more selections to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edmunds
Sloar
Hawley
Logan
Hiscock
Mayo
Congress
Republican National Committee
Winters of Ye Ancient Time Revived
A nostalgia piece recalls historic cold winters and snowfalls from medieval and early modern Europe. It cites frozen seas, rivers iced over, deep snows in Austria and Scotland, mushy Italian slush, and long travel suspensions, urging renewed reading of such weather tales and noting witnesses who lived through past snows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Baltic Sea
Austria
Scotland
Italy
Danube
Sicily
Esquimaux
Petroleum Exports Rise in November and Nine Months
The Bureau of Statistics reports U S petroleum and products exports for November 1883 at 4 212 238 dollars versus 3 308 120 dollars in November 1882. For the eleven months ended November 30 1883 exports total 44 136 570 dollars against 41 670 160 dollars in the prior year.
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Bureau of Statistics
United States
New York Capitol Costs Escalate for Albany Interior Exterior
Democratic Commissioner Perry in charge of the Albany capitol estimates this year’s work at 1 400 000 to finish the interior 1 269 000 to finish the exterior and 3 000 000 total far above the initial estimate. Gov Cleveland’s men aim to make a substantial “job” of it as expenditures mount.
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Perry
New York State
Albany
Cleveland
Lively Powri es Election Heads for February Ballot
The region expects a crowded field with the President, Congressman, Assembly member, Prothonotary, Treasurer, Register and Recorder, plus three Commissioners and three Auditors to be elected. Surface indications point to an interesting February election due to many candidates.
Payne's 1877 Senate Vote Sparks Debate Over Electoral Commission
Henry B. Payne of Ohio voted in 1877 for the bill creating the Electoral Commission and later joined the panel that helped Hayes become president. Democratic admirers question how to reconcile admiration with what they call a fraud in the process.
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Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Ohio Speaker Banquet Speech Upholds Jacksonian Tariff View
Senaron Payne of Ohio addressed the Legislature in a ban quet speech opposing high tariffs while backing a tariff favored by Ohio Democrats. He stated his opinions have not changed since the Jackson era and that the public now understands the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senaron Payne
Ohio
Ohio Democracy
Jackson
Woman candidate for Washington Territory Governor endorsement noted
A woman presses for the Washington Territory governorship amid strong endorsements and appears more informed than her rivals, but gender likely sinks her bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Territory
Payne Elected U S Senator from Ohio Without Opposition
Henry B. Payne wins election to the United States Senate from Ohio on the 15th with Republicans voting blank. The outcome notes the lack of Republican votes in the Ohio ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Payne
United States
Ohio
U.S. Wealth Tops 43 Billion in 1880 Census
The 1880 census reports United States aggregate wealth at 43.6 billion dollars while Britain stands around 39 billion. The article notes U.S. lead in global wealth and emphasizes the comparative figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Senate Passes Proposal to Secure Electoral Vote
The Senate swiftly approves a bill to consolidate the electoral vote process, urging House action to prevent future trouble and ensure orderly outcomes. The passage signals momentum toward a unified approach to certifying results and safeguarding the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
House
New York Capitalists Plan Cremation Furnace
A group of New York capitalists announces plans to construct a cremation furnace in the city. The project aims to provide a local service for disposal, with details on location and capacity forthcoming.
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New York
Grand Masquerade at the Rink
A grand masquerade at the rink is planned for Thursday night January 31 with festive atmosphere and masked attendees. The event invites community members to enjoy skating and music in a themed celebration.
Anthony Declines Pro Tempore Post Replaced by Edmunds
In the Senate on January 14 Senator Anthony declined the President pro tempore post citing poor health. A new election elected George F. Edmunds of Vermont as Pro Tem after amendments and votes. Edmunds was sworn in by Senator Garland.
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U.S. Senate
Sherman
Anthony
Rhode Island
Pendleton
Thos. F. Bayard
Senate
Mr. Edmunds
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
Bayard
George
Monument to Morton Unveiled in Circle Park Indiana
The memorial to Senator Morton and War Governor of Indiana was unveiled in Indiana polis last Tuesday. Gov. Porter ex-Senator McDonald Col. A. W. Thompson and others spoke during a two hour ceremony at the opera house before a large procession to Circle Park. The bronze statue stands eight feet four inches high, weighs 2100 pounds, and rests on a Clards Island granite pedestal weighing 2336 pounds. Cast in Rome by Franklin Simmons, it depicts Morton with right hand extended in a speaking pose. The inscription bears only the name Morton and the total cost was 12500 dollars raised by public subscription. Mrs. Morton and her son Oliver I were present.
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Morton
Indiana
Indianapolis
Opera House
Porter
McDonald
A. W. Thompson
Circle Park
Rome
Franklin Simmons
Payne Campaign Aims at Presidency Via Ohio Victory
A Cleveland dispatch reports a movement to elevate Henry B. Payne to the Presidency linked to Payne campaign managers who won Ohio control last fall by defeating Pendleton. They seek support from New York and Connecticut Democrats, with Col. Thompson of Standard Oil guiding the effort and family ties in West Virginia aiding the plan.
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Cleveland
Henry B. Payne
Payne
Ohio
Pendleton
Ohio Democracy
New York
Connecticut
Col. Thompson
Standard Oil Company
Columbus
Virginia
West Virginia
Camden
White elephant from Siam lands in Liverpool for display
Barnum sells a sacred white elephant said to be the first from Asia. The steamer from Siam arrived in Liverpool carrying the famed animal to be shown in London Zoo, Paris, and then America in May. The Theeban king is denounced as lunatic for the sale, while the creature is revered as a lord of lords with royal attendants and priests bowing in its passing.
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Barnum
Asia
Siam
Liverpool
London Zoological Gardens
Paris
America
Theeban
Democratic bosses clash on presidential candidate choice
The article notes internal disputes among Democratic leaders over a presidential candidate. Boss Waterson endorses McDonald of Indiana citing his blunt opinions, while Mr. Watterson remains uncertain. The piece suggests some want a candidate without strong opinions.
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Waterson
McDonald
Indiana
Watterson
Senator Axzison Re nominated by Iowa Republican caucus
Senator Axzison of Iowa was renominated for another term by the Republican caucus on the 15th by acclamation. He was escorted into the hall amid enthusiasm and delivered a speech thanking supporters for their continued confidence.
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Axzison
Iowa
Trial of James Nutt in Dukes murder case begins in Pittsburg
The James Nutt murder trial over Nicholas L. Dukes’ death at Uniontown opened in Allegheny county court with a large audience. Jurors included mostly married Republicans. defense cites temporary insanity due to family wrongs. Witnesses described Nutt’s mental state and threats, while letters and testimonies heighten concern over mental capacity. Jury initially seated and deliberations continued through the week ending with no verdict.
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James Nutt
Nicholas L. Dukes
Uniontown
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Nutt
Commonwealth
Cochran
John Boyle
Johnston
D. F. Patterson
Porter
Major Brown
Gen
Blakely
Swartzwelder
Messrs
Boyd and Playford
Senator Vorhees
Indiana
Dukes
Fuller
Jim
Stephen R. Nutt
James
Breckenridge
Ashier
Uniontown Bank
Lizzie Nutt
Patterson
National News and Notes From Across the World
Gen Hancock visits his son on a Mississippi plantation. The Grand Army of the Republic reaches a rolls count of 250000 in good standing. Washington dedicates Garfield Memorial Church. Montreal hosts an ice carnival starting Feb 4. Floridians enjoy ripe strawberries and garden crops. Robert Harris succeeds Villard as president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Frost insurance spreads to Florida orange groves with British and American insurers. Franklin Day observed in Washington schools on Jan 17, marking the 178th birth anniversary. Senate confirms Postmasters including Oscar Davis and Jerry Crary. President asks Congress for Arctic relief expedition funds. Cleveland census shows 200429 residents, up 5735. Washington society grows cultured with author talks at receptions. Secy. Chamberlain notes 41 naval vessels built since the war, expenses for repairs reach 41200000. Foreign trade shows a 61517595 surplus to Oct 31. imports 604280963, exports 665798358 in ten months. October imports fall short of exports by 11700405. Confederate scrip circulates among New York pedlars with high demand for pennies to twenty-dollar bills. Senator Logan proposes allowing Guatemalan president’s son and Nicaraguan Jose Seavala to attend West Point. war hazing may honor. Buenos Aires consul forecasts Argentina as a major grain exporter with 19500000 bushel wheat crop and 5000000 bushel surplus corn. arable land doubles in six years.
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Hancock
Mississippi
Grand Army of the Republic
New Christian Church
Washington, D. C
Garfield Memorial Church
Montreaw
Robert Harris
Erie
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Villard
Tur
Washington
Senate
Oscar W. Davis
North East
Jerry Crary
Sheffield
David D. Grant
Franklin
Congress
Arctic
Lieut. Greeley
Cleveland
Sec’y Cuanpier
United States
New York City
Logan
Guatemala
Jose Victor Seavala
Nicaraugua
West Point Military Academy
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
A Few Personal Notes From The Era
Mrs. Mackey’s jewels valued at one million dollars. Edward Bibby threw the champion wrestler of Japan in New York. Mr. Blaine will furnish manuscript by month’s end. Mrs. J. J. Astor sent 1,063 homeless children westward at nearly $16,000. Bishop Ireland praised as temperance leader. President Arthur resumes horseback exercise and shows health. Mr. Depauw predicts gas wells will revolutionize manufacturing. Parson Plummer eyed for Dakota governorship. Death of Arctic explorer William Morton announced in Sitka.
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J. J. Astor
Bishop Ireland
St. Paul
United States
Arthur
Washington
Depauw
Indiana
Tom Corwin
Langtry
Philadelphia
Plummer
W. C. Plummer
Crawford County
Fargo
Dakota Territory
America
Republican Party
William Morton
Sitka
Alaska
Morton
Navy
Henry Grinnell
Sir John Franklin
Advance
Dr. Kane
Polar Sea
Arctic
Havana
Nutt in Danger Amid Trial Reflections from Uniontown
A Uniontown citizen at the Pittsburg trial notes political strife and personal enmity surrounding James Nutt. He says Dukes, a Democratic county leader, made enemies for Nutt and implies potential threats if Nutt is acquitted. He warns of danger to the young Republican figure.
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Uniontown
Pittsburg
James Nutt
Dukes
Capt. Nutt
Nutt
Jimmy
Jimmy Nutt
Young Nutt
Brave Kate Shelley Heroine of Des Moines Medal and Prize
In Des Moines on January 15 the Legislature awarded Kate Shelley a fine medal and $200 for saving a Chicago & Northwestern train from disaster on July 6 1881. On a storm swept night she crossed a 500 foot Des Moines river trestle to warn Moingona station, nearly losing her balance in the wind and rain before guiding the halted express.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kate Shelley
Chicago & Northwestern
Boone
Honey Creek
Moingona
Honey Creek Bridge
Shelley
Boston Opens World’s Largest Roller Skating Rink
Boston unveils the largest roller skating venue with a Seyssel asphalt surface over 50 000 square feet and a surrounding 30 000 square foot 30 foot wide thirc surface. Raised spectator seating offers views of skating bicycle races and polo games. The hall houses 2 000 pairs of skates and allows personal skates. lighting is electric.
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Boston
Fifteen Million Cows in the U S Dairy Output
The U S Dairy man notes there are about 15 million milch cows in the United States and annual production of 1.5 billion pounds of butter and 450 million pounds of cheese. Census figures for 1880 sum farm butter to 772 million pounds and factory butter to 29.5 million pounds, with cheese at 243.1 million pounds. Oleomargarine output tops 17 million pounds.
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United States
U. S
Ford & Relf Advertise Leading Organs in Jamestown
Ford & Relf Jamestown New York advertise Estey Palace Organs with strong musical talent endorsements. They promote a wide selection of organs and pianos in Prendergast block 3d street, inviting catalogues or visits to view Western New York's greatest instrument variety.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Estey and Palace
Prendergast Block
3D St
New York
Forp & Retz
Banner Furniture offers largest assortment in Warren
The largest assortment and the finest made furniture ever offered to the people of Warren at the Banner Furniture store, McNett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Banner
McNett & Co
Mrs Roter's La Pierre Restaurant Noted for Bread and Rolls
A brief feature highlights Mrs Roter's La Pierre Restaurant as a premier spot for bread and rolls. The article praises the crusty loaves and soft centers crafted by the kitchen, inviting readers to visit for acclaimed bakery style baked goods.
Blodgett's Balm Booms in 19th Century Ads
A vivid trade notice touts Blodgett's Balm as a premier medical remedy for sudden illnesses and pains in humans and animals. It claims effectiveness against summer complaint earache toothache lameness and inflammation with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Ruggists
Delmonico Found Dead in Orange Mountains
Charles Delmonico, famed New York caterer, was missing for a week before being found frozen to death in the Orange mountains near Gen. McClellan's summer home. No violence shown. insanity suspected. His body was returned to New York as friends call for better care for the mentally ill.
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Chas. Delmonico
Delmonico’s
New York City
Orange Mountains
Gen. McClellan
Orange Valley
New York
Population ranking shifts among early states
The passage traces state population order from 1790 to 1830, noting Virginia slides from first to fourteenth while New York and Pennsylvania float in top positions. It cites 1820 as New York leading, then 1830 Pennsylvania surpassing Virginia, with several states including Ohio Illinois Missouri Indiana Massachusetts Kentucky Michigan Iowa Texas Tennessee and Georgia ahead of Virginia.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Iowa
Texas
Tennessee
Georgia
Delicate Work Inspires Newark Mechanic Gadget Tale
A Newark mechanic read in the Sun about Emperor William inspecting a needle factory and a foreman boring an eye in a beard hair. The mechanic repeated the feat with his own beard hair, boring an eye, reaming it, threading silk, and mailing the needle to the Sun office.
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Newark
William
Krueznach
Sun Office
N. Y. Sun
Dr Day’s Stomach and Nerve Tonic Adverts
An advertisement urges readers to visit the Main office to inspect sample invitations and announcements printed cheaply and neatly. It also promotes Dr Day’s Stomach and Nerve Tonic as a restorative for nervous dreams and insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Day
Therapeutic water for liver and stomach disorders
A cathartic water touted as superior for dyspepsia constipation and torpid liver. Recommends one glass before breakfast. Sold by the Moves High Rock Spr ing Company at Saratoga Springs New York with distribution also to Warren Pennsylvania.
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All
Saratoga Springs
Goyes
Warren
Masquerade at the Rink Jan 31 Ad
BALw promotes its Masquerade event at the rink on January 31 with the Gold and Silver Shirt featured as a top item at Gero.
Railroad Record Shows Global Rail Scale And Growth
The item notes 751 trains leave Pittsburg daily on various lines and describes new timetable changes for trains 3 and 12 running full length of the Nypano. It cites rising tourist travel to Florida and Arkansas, with ticket sales up from one to twenty. Global rail stats include 96,000 locomotives, 120,000 passenger cars, 500,000 freight cars, 200,000 miles of track, and $20 billion in capital. London handles 1,600 departing and 2,200 arriving trains daily, with 1,750 suburban trips within 30 miles. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has 13,000 members in 334 divisions, up thirty-nine divisions this year.
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Meadville
Florida
Arkansas
London
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pittsburg Dispatch Offers Daily Weekly Subscriptions
The Pittsburg Dispatch promotes its status as a first class paper with improving quality delivery and independent stance. It lists subscription rates of 8 dollars per year for daily, 10 dollars with Sunday edition, and 1.50 dollars for weekly.
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Dispatch
Steamship City of Columbus Runs Ashore Off Martha's Vineyard
The steamship City of Columbus of the Boston and Savannah Line went ashore January 18 off Gay Head Martha's Vineyard. The vessel soon broke up and reports list 119 lost, later updates reduce the toll to 97.
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City of Columbus
Boston and
Savannah Line
Gay Head
Martha’s Vineyard
Rew Advertisements List of Causes for Trial in February
Court with trials set the first week of February 1884 begins Monday Feb 4 at 10 o clock A M. Cases listed include Conrad Weigel v James Brown. Alice McCoy v Clara Hannon. Andrew Platt v T J Porterfield. Mary J Damon v Edwin Muzzy. M Kimball v Henry Chase. Edwin Thompson v Wim Hunter. Vandergrift v Copeland. H D Young v J D Conroy. L F Watson v Wm F Jones. J W Jenkins v Fred Morck. Harriet Maxson v Wm McCoy. Union Oil Co v W A Rix. Catharine Bailey v Kittanning Ins Co. C E O Dell v Rogers Bros. Lacey O Dell v same. Andrew Anderson v Pennsylvania RR Co. John Spowess v Geo Given. George Matheson v same. W C Walker & Co v Lake Bros. Buzzard & McCertion v NYL EW RRK Co. Josiah Sweetland v Walter Gaiter. A J Foster v James McGrew. D K E Ash v Fred Morck.
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A. M
Conrad Weigel
James Brown
Alice McCoy
Clara Hannon
Andrew Platt
T. J. Porterfield
S. V. Davis
C. W. H. Verbaek
Mary J. Damon
Edwin Muzzy
M. Kimball
Henry Chase
Edwin Thompson
Wim, Hunter
T. J. Vandergrift
W. H. Copeland
H. D. Young
J. D. Conroy
L. F. Watson
Wm. F. Jones
J. W. Jenkins
Fred Morck
Harriet Maxson
Wm. McCoy
Union Oil Co
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Warren Mail
Mr. Payne
Barnum’s
White Elephant
Lizzie Prient
Hoover
Schumacher
Beatty
Kirker
Christie
Dukes-Nutt
Young Nauatt
Senator Voorhees
News and Notes
Hot Springs
Ark
Simon Cameron
Mexico
George D. Phillips
Canada
Ford & Relf
Delmonico
Gero. Balw’s
Railroad Record
C. Pershing
Jos. Clinton
H. J. Miller
L. A. Rogers
James Parshall
John W. Coe
C. B. Wilsey
B. P
W. KR. R. Co
Same
David Beatty
E. W. Weatherby
P.M. Smith
James Tate
Lake Bros
L. Emery Jr. & Co
G. Robertson
K. Walker
J.A
Weible
H. Briggs
Proiy
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Jy. A. Siggins
D. H. Siggins
Third Street
Library
Reece Ww
Fisher
Warren ,Pa
E. A. Allen
Jane McClure
Warren Co. Com
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Deerfield Township
Holland Land Company
Samuel C. Clark
L. J. Morrison
R. H. Morrison
D. 8. Thompson
EK. A. Allen
Sheriff's Office
Warren, Pa
Norice
Sheriff’s Office
Ed Ors
Warren Mills Co
Graham Baker
WY Case Comerres
Dean
Acoyun
First National Bank of Warren
First National Bank of
U.S
U.S. Treas’r
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Moses Beecher
M. Beecher
State OF
County of
RE. Brown
J.H. Eddy
G. H. Ames
R. Brown
Knapp, Cable & CO
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Etna
Hartford
Phoenix
National
Home
Niagara
German American
Germania
Star
London & Globe
England
Queen
Royal
Phenix Assurance
Lancashire
Harpers Magazine. Illustrated
Harper's Magazine
Times
Amon
William Black
Abbey
E. P. Roe
Gibson and Dielman
George H. Boughton
Frank Dilley
C. H. Farnham
W. D. Howells
Charles Reade
Harper’s Periodicals
Harper’s Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Harper’s Young People
Harper’s
Franklin Square
Harper’s Magazine
Post Office
Harper & Reather
Harper & Eevens
Harper's Bazar
Harpers Periodicals
Harper's Young People
Ceese Sreaseee
Harper's
Harper & Denatharra
Harper & Brothers
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Peek & Son
Holder
Ro. FE
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Simond’s, Disston’s, American Saw Co
Holmes Patent
Log Dog
Carver House
Richard B. Stewart
Second & Liberty Sts
Rochester School of
P. Greenland
Mammoth Furniture
Front Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
Laurel
Z. E
H. G. Eddy
New Orleans
Jacob Cold
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