Campaign Subscriptions Offer Philadelphia Press Deal
An ad proposes a joint subscription for the Mat and Philadelphia Press from June 1 to December 1 at 75 cents for both papers, plus an annual combo with the Man and Press for $1.75. It extols the Press as a Republican, first class city journal with complete departments and broad readership. The piece also discusses tariff vs internal revenue, arguing tariffs boost American industry and wages, while noting price comparisons between American and European goods.
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Mat
Philadelphia Weekly Press
National Republican Committee Elects Leaders in New York
The National Republican Committee met in New York on the 11th with representation from all states except Montana and New Mexico. Senator M. S. Quay was named Chairman and J. S. Fassett Secretary. An Executive Committee was elected including M. H. DeYoung Samuel Fessenden Geo. R. Davis John C. New W. C. Goodloe J. Clarkson J. Manchester Haynes Garrett A Hobart and A. L. Conger.
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National Republican Committee
New York
Montana
New Mexico
National League
M.S. Quay
Penna
J. S. Fassett
M. H. DeYoung
California
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
Geo. R. Davis
Illinois
John C. New
Indiana
W.C. Goodloe
Kentucky
J. §. Clarkson
Iowa
J. Manchester Haynes
Maine
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
A. L. Conger
Ohio
Democrats shift toward Harrison and Protection say Pittsburg Times
The Pittsburg Times foresees an avalanche of Democrats leaving their party in favor of Harrison and Protection. It notes a subtle shift among business leaders and suggests Democrats will support Republican candidates for president and Congress to back Protection. The piece warns of a broad political realignment as voices align with protectionist policy.
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Harrison
Pittsburg Times
Congress
Clevecanp’s War Pension Battle and a Substituted Fate
The piece recalls Mr Clevecanp’s struggle against a widow and grasping interests, noting his 200 pension vetoes in heat to shield the treasury and his saved salary. It claims he hired a substitute for his son’s war service and left him to die in the poor house, reflecting on loss and government policy.
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Clevecanp
Cleveland
Territorial judges mostly nonresidents chosen for territories
The 1884 Democratic platform calls federal officers for territories to be residents. Five territorial judges recently appointed show only one resident of the territory. It wouldn’t be like Cleveland if it were otherwise.
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Cleveland
Mrs Cleveland Praised For Two Reforms In Public Life
Two favorable remarks surface about Mrs Cleveland. She reportedly persuaded her husband to stop drinking and she appears in public without a bustle. If she can achieve both reforms she deserves a pension Cleveland could not veto.
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Cleveland
Democrats Endorse Cleveland While Denying Free Trade Links
The article notes Democrats and their journals reject a free trade stance yet show clear support for Cleveland. The London Times praises Cleveland's Tammany letter, stating it presents the free trade case as clearly and strongly as possible.
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Cleveland
The
London Times
Born parties in Racine propose quiet campaign plan
In Racine Wisconsin born parties propose a campaign without torchlights and bonfires this year. The idea is novel and sensible though it raises questions about how children will enjoy parades and fireworks.
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Racine
Wisconsin
Cleveland Tariff Revision Sparks Manufacturer Interest
English manufacturers urge action in Cleveland for tariff revision to boost their profits by millions while harming American producers. The push links to election dynamics and broader trade policy.
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Cleveland
Secretary Bayard Praises Gen Harrison on Chinese Question
Secretary Bayard says Gen Harrison acted with intelligence and consistency on the Senate Chinese question and that his record cannot hurt him now. This defense suggests continued support for Harrison amid current political debate.
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Bayard
Gen. Harrison
Senate
Wise Mahone and Riddleberger Unite for Harrison Morton
Old Virginia leaders Wise Mahone and Riddleberger settle their feud and align with Harrison and Morton signaling Republican gains in Virginia.
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Wise, Mahone
Riddleberger
Old Virginia
Harrison
Morton
Old Dominion
Free Trade Party Aims After Election
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the Democratic party backs Free Trade and declares it will be nothing if the party does not secure victory in the upcoming election. The piece frames Free Trade as the defining stance shaping post election prospects.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Democratic Party
Cape May and Bear Lake Letters Arrive Too Late
Readers learn that letters from Cape May and Bear Lake arrived after the weekly deadline, delaying publication for this issue.
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Cape May
Bear Lake
Protectionist View From Jamestown Alpaca Mills Owner
Wo. Broadhead of Jamestown alpaca mills argues for a high Protective tariff. He cites European wages, compares labor costs, and endorses the Republican platform from Chicago, asserting America’s wealth and growth rely on tariffs and urging support in November.
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Wm. Broadhead
Jamestown Alpaca Mills
Europe
Jamestown
England
America
Republican Party
Chicago
Broadhead
Prohibition Party Conundrum Question from Youngstown Telegram
A brief note from the Youngstown Telegram questions whether the Prohibition party ever closed a saloon or rescued a drunkard, reflecting on the party’s actions and impact.
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Prohibition Party
Youngstown Telegram
Tar Mills tariff pleases English readers
The British Hosiery Review claims the tariff proposals would boost imports from British and Continental ports and that England would gain the most from the free trade ideas advocated in the United States.
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British
French generals duel as Paris laughs at clash of Boulanger and Floquet
Two Frenchmen, Gen. Boulanger and M. Floquet, fought a sword duel after a quarrel. Boulanger took a dangerous thrust to the throat, Floquet escaped with a scratch and becomes the man of the hour while Paris mocks the expected easy victory.
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Gen. Boulanger
M. Floquet
Boulanger
Paris
Mugwumps Pivot on Protection Stance Amid Edmunds Support
The Mugwumps now justify their treachery by saying they were always anti protection. They still back Edmunds, a named Protectionist, for nomination.
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Edmunds
Cleveland bets by New York bummers raise election odds
The New York bettors favor Cleveland in the race and offer odds. Saloons express confidence in his election prospects, saying they benefit from large subscriptions.
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N. Y
Cleveland
Collectors Notices For Sale At Maiz Office
Local classifieds advertise collector items offered at the Maiz office with emphasis on bargain prices and cheap listings. The brief promotes accessible sales and a range of possible collectibles.
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Maiz
Democratic defections signal Harrison Morton bid gains
Prominent Democrats and Greenbackers in Centre and surrounding counties abandon Cleveland reforms. J W Gebhart declares shift after criticizing Cleveland tariff. J H Wade backs Harrison Morton citing protection over ruin. Union Labor and local Democratic editors also endorse Harrison Morton, aiming to win back key counties.
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J. W. Gebhart
Gov. Beaver
Bellefonte
Centre County
Cleveland
J. H. Stevenson
Greenback Labor Party
Union Labor Party
Allegheny County
Republican Party
J. H. Wade
Payne
Harrison
Morton
Wade
Winslow S. Pierce
New York
Hendricks
Gen
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
Horace McDowell
Canton
Ohio
Carroll Township
Perry County
Gen. Jackson
L. R. Train
Fort Dodge
M. Blistein
Plymouth
H. F. Dickson
Sharon
L. Kutler
Braddock
Frederick Stanford
Corry
Galbraith
Orange Noble
Erie County
Stanford
Scott
Campaign chatter on free trade and Harrison in 1888 era
The passage compiles a series of political opinions and quips about Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, and party strategies. It notes Iowa predictions, critiques of free trade stance, and remarks on reform, temperance, and campaign leadership. It references figures like Mr Clarkson, Gov Hill, and Wm H Barnum.
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Randall
Cleveland
Philo. Bulletin
Gen
Harrison
Hill
New York
Tammany Hall
Albany Journal
Gen. Harrison
Albert Griffin
Republican
Scott
Democratic National Committee
Virginia
Hermann Oelrichs
Miles Ross
New Jersey
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Erskine M. Phelps
Illinois
Mr. Cleveland
Red Top
D. C
Union
Bradford Star
Telling the Truth on Free Trade and American Labor
The Tribune and London papers urge voters to decide in November on whether American policy favors labor or British interests. Discussion frames Cleveland as a Free Trade proxy, with sources noting Cobden era arguments and the clash of Free Trade versus Protection in the electorate.
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The
Tribune
London Times
Cleveland
Cobden
London Daily News
The Kind of Man Harrison Is
The contractor who built Gen. Benjamin Harrison's Indianapolis house fled after final payment leaving seventeen workers unpaid. Harrison then paid the workers for three weeks of labor in full though not legally required, having already paid once for each service.
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Gen
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
New York
Gen. Harrison
Governor Foraker and Sherman Dine in Cincinnati
Gov Foraker and Senator Sherman dined together in Cincinnati last week. The sight challenges claims that they are mortal enemies and undermines Democratic accusations of mutual hostility.
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Gov. Foraker
Senator Sherman
Cincinnati
Shoes for Every Foot and Pocket at Northrop’s
Bargains on footwear for all foot shapes and all purses at P. Northrop’s store. Wide selection promises a fit for narrow and wide feet alike with prices suited to every budget.
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At . P. NorthRop’s
Indiana Voting Shifts Across Decades Summary
The record traces Indiana’s party gains from 1876 to 1886, noting Democratic victories in 76 and 84, Republican wins in 80, and a 1886 Republican plurality of 3,323. It lists vote counts for Cleveland Henderson, Blaine Logan, Tilden Hendricks, Hayes Wheeler, and minor parties Greenback and Prohibition.
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Indiana
Cleveland
Hendricks
Blaine
Logan
Garfield
Arthur
Greenback
Tilden and
Hays
Wheeler
Free trade claim debunked by Price table
A New York Press table sworn by Mr Price lists prices of essentials and shows New York cheaper than London for many items, refuting the claim that London workers can buy more on seven dollars and a half per week.
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London
New York
Price
N. Y. Press
Republican Platform Emphasizes Virtue Temperance
The platform proclaims virtue and sobriety as core to good government and home life. It expresses Republican sympathy for wise, well directed temperance and morality efforts.
Mexico reelected Diaz president amid other notes
The column lists Gen Diaz’s re election as Mexico president and other diverse items including July weather forecasts by Gen Greeley, public debt reductions for June, Hiram Sibley’s death, and regional railway mileage highlights for Illinois and Texas. It notes a dramatic Monongahela flood, Harrison letters, and postal rulings.
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Diaz
Mexico
Greeley
Hiram Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
Hugh H. Weir
Pittsburg
Idaho Territory
Lima
Chicago
Mt. Washington
N. H
Harrison
Warren Hotel Strikes and Spike Letter Rally Local Tactics
The Warren temperance column notes improved County President efforts and a boycott by hotel workers on families signing remonstrances. It recounts critics in Warren, a water tank by the W C T U, and a spike of local anecdotes including Nancy Spike's tale of land deals with Standard Oil, farms, and reform. It also mentions Depew and railroad politics amid licensing disputes.
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Frewsburg
Chautauqua County
N. Y
First National Bank
Warren Warren, Pa
Harrison Addresses Gen. Harrison to Drummers
About three hundred commercial travelers met General Harrison and heard a plain spoken tribute to their trade. He recalled the rise of commercial travelers and praised their intelligence and adaptability, while joking about room in the White House and inviting further acquaintance after the event.
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Indianapolis
White House
President Cleveland and Gettysburg absence noted by Utica Herald
The Utica Herald mocks President Cleveland for not attending Gettysburg and contrasts his focus with veterans’ reunions and Lincoln’s immortal speech. It cites straw polls on trains and argues Cleveland favors pension bills over veteran events. The piece aligns with Republican platform calls to revise tariffs and tax spirits to aid domestic production.
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Cleveland
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Harrison
Utica Herald
Two Ways Choose Which Bitters vs drastic purgatives
The article contrasts two bowel relief methods. It favors Hostetters Bitters as gentler and thorough without g Here the tonic restores regular bodily functions, relaxes bowels, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and counteracts early rheumatism gout and malaria.
Local Retail Notes On Goods From Multiple Shops
The notice lists drinks on draught at L. G. Neyss' Drug Store including Iced Cream and Grape Phosphate. Gro. Ball announces new arrivals in Neckwear Hats Shirts and Hosiery. C. P. Norruropr advertises affordable stylish boots shoes and slippers as the best option.
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L. G. Neyss
Gro. Ball
Rags Shoes and Metals Wanted at Johnson's Exchange
Advertises cash for rags free from rubbish, papers, and old rubber shoes along with metals through the season. Publicizes location in Rost. H. JonNson's room at Johnson's Exchange.
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Johnson’s Exchange
H. JonNson
Bargain Linen and Toweling Prices Displayed
The ad lists items with bulk discounts including 4 Linen Collars and 4 Papers Needles, marked down from 8c and 8c to 25c and 10c respectively. Also offers Fancy Towel Tidies at 19¢ and Fancy Turkish Towels at 12 1-2c, with a note of prices.
Wages in 24 industries in Massachusetts and Britain
The sixteenth annual report by Carroll D. Wright cites 1884 average weekly wages for 24 common industries in Massachusetts and Great Britain. Affected sectors include boot and shoe, building trades, furniture, machine goods, textiles, and woolen products with varied pay scales from $2.84 to $12.87 weekly in the two regions.
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Great Britain
Carroll D. Wright
Boston
Bureau
Massachusetts
England
Great Britian
Em- Industries
Loyes
Agricult
Ayttsans, Toois
Ccscesn Ossasetanr
Eyacaadeaces
Ciolbi
Cccccccseceeeressees
Colon
Akc
GIASS
Unprecedented freshet floods Monongahela towns to Pittsburg
The Monongahela rose rapidly after a cloudburst affecting Southern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Water reached 21 feet 9 inches at Pittsburg with many towns from Greensboro to Pittsburg submerged. one life, George Getter, was lost. Rail and river commerce suffered millions in damages, with losses estimated around 2.54 million to towns and 475 thousand to railroads.
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Monongahela
Pittsburg
Gange
Greensboro
George Getter
Williamsburg
McKeesport
California
Monongahela City
Bell Vernon
Brownsville
Fayette City
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
the Times
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Remedy by Druggists
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine in 20 years. Thousands agree it cures liver kidney and blood diseases. One dollar a bottle at Morck Drug Store.
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W. D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
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Ohila
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Tidioute
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Warren Academy
P. M. Garcelon
Spring Creek
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Stara and Stripes
United States
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Grover Cleveland
London Spectator
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Empire State
Buffalo Express
Man Harrison
New York City
Sheridan
Penn’a
Monongahela River
Robert C. Schenck
Bright
Washington
Hale
Post Office Department
Texas
Kansasourth
Kansas
Temperance Department
Salamanca
Republican Club
Swift
Spike
Lirrie Washingtton
Hanner
Jedadiah
Nancy
Jed
Little
Standard Co
Nancy Spikes
J.wann
Matild
Jane
Grey
Standard Oil Co
Jersey
John
Sam
Sam’s
Nancy Spike
Chauncey M. Depew
Vanderbilt
Warren Co
Ara A. M. H
A. A. Davis & Co
C. P. Norruropr
Worth
Ginghams
Seersuckers
Chambreys
Allegheny Spring Hotel
Irvineton
Warren County
Philaore & Erie
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh
Western New York & Pennsylvania
Warren Eachange
J. A. Culbertson & Son, Proprietors
N.Y. O
Gates
Hunter & Jarvis
Miles
Warren, PA
Etters
Thomason
Pine Grove
Thompson
C. Thompson
Towers
John Walton
Borough of
Columbus
Washington Colegrove
Corry, Erie Co
Poe
Adriance Buckeye
P.S
G. H. Ames
Warren and Vicinity
Manufac
Nished
Seneca St
Buffalo, N. Y
Sugar Grove Canan
Chandler's Valley
First National Bank of
Benjamin Ellis
F. W. Cook
Sea Yard
Boggs&buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
L. D. Wetmore
M. Pescee
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
B. Cable
Cable Brother
Traveler's Insurance CO
Hartford
Conn
Life and Accident Insurance
Hoffman Block
Warren Savings Bank
H.S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren,La
Brown Brothers
Daxter
Variety Hall
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