Wallace Del amater Named Republican Governor Candidate
The Crawford county leader George Wallace Del amater is chosen as the Republican nominee for Governor at Harrisburg. Delegates praise his executive ability and canvass, while Sen. Watres and Col. Stewart win key statewide posts. Ratification at the polls is urged as party unity follows a successful convention.
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Lackawanna County
Thomas J. Stewart
Montgomery County
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H. L. Richmonds & Sons
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Meadville and
Free Coinage of Silver Debate Overtakes Congress
The piece argues free silver coinage would benefit silver miners by expanding profits and threatening gold currency. It cites the Philadelphia Press noting 65 million dollars profit since 1878 from coinage under 80 cent bullion, and warns salaries pensions and wages would fall twenty percent if silver becomes currency.
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United States
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Ledger pressure on Warren farmers for Clinton Assembly vote
The Tur Ledger urges Warren County farmers to back Clinton for Assembly, claiming his victory hinges on farmer support. It questions Thompson as a Harrisburg choice and argues a lawyer with farming background is preferable to a hotel keeper, prompting farmers not to be swayed by Ledger endorsements.
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Rice Nominates Stone in Harrisburg Speech
Mr. Rice delivered a splendid nominating speech for Secretary Stone at Harrisburg. It marked his first major effort among state leaders and drew praise from peers. The Philap Press claims he voted for Delamater, but records show he supported Stone on every ballot.
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Debated Election Bill Faces Bitter Southern Opposition
The House advanced a hotly debated Election bill last week. Supporters of honest Congressional elections are confident it will pass in a few days, while Democrats vow to oppose it to the end. The struggle may affect several Southern Democrats, prompting tears and intense efforts to adjourn likely in July or early August.
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Young Men Drive Pennsylvania Republican Rise
The article notes that youthful voters and leaders dominate the Pennsylvania Republican Convention with a slate of young candidates and strong expectations that the younger generation will ensure their election.
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Wyoming Statehood Passed By Senate In Strict Party Vote
The Senate last week approved a bill admitting Wyoming as a state by a party line vote, 29 to 18. The Idaho admission bill is before the Senate and expected to pass soon.
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Scranton Center Stage in Democratic Nomination Question
Scranton becomes focus for Democrats on July 2 as party members debate who will secure the nomination. The question looms over activities and conversations in the city.
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Scranton
Parshall Named to Republican State Committee
The Warren resident Ed W. Parshall was appointed as a member of the Republican State Committee from Warren. This selection enhances party representation in the region.
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Ed W. Parshall
Warren
Republican State Committee
Delamater Emerges as Quay Favorite in Pennsylvania Rally
A Philadelphia Times critique portrays Delamater as growing in stature and the strongest Quay-backed candidate in the Pennsylvania convention. It argues his victory would advance the party’s power and forecasts four years of practical politics in state government. The piece contrasts Delamater with Hastings and notes Delamater’s rise from relative obscurity to prominence through sustained trial.
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Notable Quips and Honors from 19th Century Papers
A collage of quotations reflects legal limits on alcohol, fashion, and politics. It notes a St Paul Globe remark on not forcing drink, a Delamater boomers hat line from Meadville Gazette, and a Horace Greeley nephew barber anecdote from Buffalo Courier.
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Warren County
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Buffalo Courier
Young look due to Hali's Renewer hair color
In a casual exchange, the speaker claims using Hali's Renewer restored their hair color and youthfulness. The other person questions what they are reading, adding a light, everyday tone to the dialogue.
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Hali
Nomination Fight at Harrisburg Republican Convention
At Harrisburg on June 25 the Republican State Convention opened in a crowded opera house with tempers high. Delamater led after a first and second ballot for governor, and Watres and Stewart secured lieutenant governor and secretary posts as the party endorsed tariff and ballot reforms and praised President Harrison's administration.
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Geo. S. Graham
Philadelphia
Frank W. Leach
Walter S. Lyon
Delamater’s Enthusiastic Acceptance Speech at Convention
After nomination Delamater was led to the platform amid wild enthusiasm and delivered a forceful acceptance. He pledges faithful service as Republican standard bearer, vows victory in November, and celebrates past GOP achievements guiding Pennsylvania and the nation. He asserts courage and wisdom in facing citizens’ rights and happiness.
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Compare The Mart With A County Paper On Reading Matter
A concise comparison notes that The Mart offers sharper writing and more varied topics than a neighboring county paper. It highlights denser features, richer local coverage, and greater page count versus leaner layouts and fewer sections elsewhere.
Consumption Surely Cured Claim Ad
Advertisement by T A Slocum promises a positive remedy for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who mail their express and P O address. The pitch asserts thousands cured and requests address details for shipment from 181 Pearl Street, New York.
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Mall Sale Price At Fifty Cents Through Election Day
A local mall advertises items priced at 50 cents and will maintain the sale through November election day. The deal covers a period ending with the election. Shoppers are urged to visit before prices revert after the polls close.
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Quirky Bits from a Humorous Newspaper Page
A collage of oddities and light satire includes a child arguing over pie share, a Sunday-school quip about creation, a theatre audience joke, a danger of ice cream remark, a humorous mayor of Plainfield, retro beheadings and relics, Babylon climate quip, a divorce over sewing on buttons, a flannel vest proposal, a broken engagement over practicality, and a London Times ad seeking a fifty pound loan with no security.
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London Times
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Caloric heat and international notes surge in summer rush
The item blends assorted late 19th century briefs from Chicago and national events. It mentions heat waves and casualties, ice shipments from Norway, the Philadelphia cruiser trial, political appointments at the World Fair, and prize fighting cases. It notes bicycle endurance from Newark to Philadelphia and U S petroleum export gains in May and the first eleven months of the fiscal year.
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Clinton State Prison
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Treasury Department
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Pen Pictures of Nominees for Governor and Officials
Biographical sketch outlines George Wallace Delamater as gubernatorial nominee with long service in Meadville and Crawford County politics. Also profiles Louis Arthur Watres for Lieutenant Governor and Thomas J. Stewart for Secretary of Internal Affairs, plus promotional medical ads embedded in text.
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Lackawanna
Thomas J. Stewart
MonTgomery
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Mount Vernon
Luzerne
Scranton High School
John Hanley
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Scranton
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company
Lackawanna County
Letters of Administration for James C Wells Estate
Harriet E Wells and Russell F Van Doorn announce as administrators that debts must be paid and claims presented for settlement. They request proper authentication and indicate the estate is in Warren Pennsylvania with the date June 2 1890.
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Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
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Russell F. van Doorn
Adm
Jebt Warren, Pa
High Life Java and Mocha Coffee Ad Copy 1890
Boston and New York notices promote High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as a favorite of connoisseurs. Firms Winslow Rand Wilson and Holmes Coutts claim sale through Goopricu FeniMan and Gooprren Fratman with other crackers wafers and oils advertised as safe and water white.
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Pususners
Warren Mair
Winslow, Rand & Watson High Life
Goopricu & FeniMan
Winslow, Rand & Wilson
New York City
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Warren
Gooprren & Frat- Man
Holmes & Coutts
White Cloud Flour Sold Only by Popular Grocers
A 1890 letter from The F. Schumaker Milling Co. addressed to Warren Main Gentlemen in Axton urges residents to buy the old reliable White Cloud Flour, claiming it is sold exclusively by Goopman and Feinman.
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Goopman & Feinman
F. Schumaker Milling CO
New Trousers Patterns to Be Made to Order
In a few days we will place on our counters 200 or 300 new patterns for trousers that we expect to make to order for five dollars a pair.
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Cure Indigestion and Malaria
An old advertisement proclaims Baxter's Mandrake Bitters as a cure for indigestion heartburn costiveness and all malarial diseases offered at twenty five cents per bottle by Morris & Mullen N C Allen.
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