Democratic split over Shortt seat and education views
The Warren Mail attacks Sam Josephs as a Democratic cover for Radical aims while praising Green and the Republican majority in seat disputes. It discusses election legality, the Board of Return Judges, and the House’s handling of Shortt’s bid, alongside Governor Wickersham’s views on compulsory schooling and county homes for children.
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Warren Mail
Sam. Josephs
Philadelphia
Shortt
Mair
Josephs
Sam
House
Mr. Shortt
Board of Return
Green
Democratic caucus dodges tax cut and adjournment plan
The Evening Post urges restraint as the N Y Custom House probe clears Grant's personal integrity while hinting at pressure from associates. It notes a Washington caucus of Democrats favored no action for now and predicts Allison will be a capable U S Senator from Iowa, though wary of free trade tendencies.
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N. Y. Custom House
Evening Post
Grant
Custom-House
The
Democracy
Washington
Congress
Pendleton
Variety Hall
Johnsn
Rob’t H. Johnson
Example to American Women on Dress Economy
The Washington Star notes Mrs Thornton wife of Sir Edward Thornton British Minister wore simple winter dress while many ladies wore silk satin or velvet. The piece urges American women to follow her example and curb extravagant attire. It argues such economy would gain approval from sensible men.
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Washington Star
Grant
Mrs. Thornton
Sir Edward Thornton
America
Gray Named Republican Candidate for 4th District Seat
The Republican Convention nominated Col. Henry W. Gray on the second ballot to succeed Senator Connell in Philadelphia’s 4th district. With the Senate tied 16 to 16, Gray’s election is pivotal for GOP control. the contest is set for January 30. In Pennsylvania notes, William Penn recalls naming the state in 1681 and explains the origin of its name.
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Philadelphia
Henry W. Gray
Senate
Gray
Pennsylvania
Wm. Penn
England
New Wales
Sylvania
Penn
Stokes Indicted as New York Star Reports Swift Jury Action
The New York Star notes Stokes was indicted on Saturday with a flawless chain of evidence. The jury reportedly acted quickly and a trial is sought at the earliest proper moment, amid mixed public sentiment on capital punishment.
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Stokes
New York Star of
New York
Elected Delegates and Convention Dates Noted
Hon Geo W Lawrence and John H Ewing elected delegates from Washington County with no instructions. Resolutions endorsed national and state administrations, tariff support, civil service reform, and state constitution amendments. Republican National Committee sets Philadelphia for next Republican Presidential Convention on June 5. Republican State Central Committee meets in Harrisburg January 25 at 4 PM. Hon Geo R Dennis named new Democratic U S Senator from Maryland.
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Committee On Elections
House of Representatives
Washington
John Cessna
Myers
Geo. W. Lawrence
John H. Ewing
Washington County
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Republican State Central Committee
Harrisburg
Geo. R. Dennis
U. S
Maryland
Niagara Falls Attracts Then and Now Critics
A critical column reflects on Niagara Falls tourism and scams, noting how safety stunts once drew crowds and are now rejected. It highlights planned improvements to the Suspension Bridge including water works, a steam elevator, new offices, paving, and bank grading, with completion aimed by March first.
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Niagara Fall
Europe
Officers of Justice
Niagara Falls
Prince Juakara Responds to San Francisco Serenade
In San Francisco on January 17 a large crowd welcomed Prince Juakara of Japan at a serenade for the Japanese Embassy. He spoke in Japanese, with translation, praising growing U S Japan ties and urging further cultural exchange and friendship between the nations.
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San Francisco
Prince Juakura
Japan
United States
the Fenna
Emigrants Arriving at New York in the Last Year
The port saw 228,962 arrivals, up 16,792 from 1871. English speaking nations accounted for about half with 113,112. Germans totaled 84,298 including 2,009 Hollanders. 19,595 were Scandinavians. Ireland contributed 62,600 and Wales 4,836. About 1,500 Mormons came from various areas, including 673 English, 832 Danish and 254 Swedish.
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New York
Ireland
Wales
Maine wants more railroad and old world notes
The item lists various snippets from 19th century life including Maine's railroad push England’s breweries and Chester Delaware county’s 1694 settlement. It mentions the Chicago fire death toll and recovery progress with a reminder of ongoing rescue work.
Grain receipts rise at Buffalo as rail control shifts West
Receipts of grain at Buffalo last year reached 78 million bushels, up from 49 million in 1870, with cattle trade improving and manufacturing progress noted. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company now controls all western railways from Pittsburgh after ratifying the Cleveland and Pittsburgh lease. Robert Bonner donated $10,000 to Chicago publishers and dealers affected by a fire. A Western paper reports a suicide with graphic description. Comparative brain weights of notable figures are listed, including Fisk, Webster, Cuvier, Abercromb, and Ruloff.
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England
Chester
Delaware
Key West
Florida
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Brotherhood of Engineers
Josh Billings
California
Congress
John Sherman
U. S. Senate
Ohio
Beecher
Chicago
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Robert Bonner
New York Ledger
Fisk
Daniel Webster
Great Cuvier
Professor Abercromb
Ruloff
Binghamton
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Hoffman & Clark’s
Warren, PA
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Junius R RK
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Wells’ Patent
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Isaac Levi
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