Wise Nominated for Virginia Governor at Republican Convention
The Republican Convention of Virginia met last week with Ma hone and Riddleberger leading. John S. Wise led the Governor race, gaining over 450 votes before Blair withdrew, and Wise was named unanimous. The ticket: Wise for Governor, Wood for Lieutenant Governor, Blair for Attorney General.
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F. S. Blair
The Dolphin Rejected by Navy Secretary Whitney
Secretary Whitney created a contest with ship builder John Peach over the Dolphin. He referred the issue to Attorney General Garland, who argues no contract exists with John Roach and that payments for the vessel may be recoverable. Later reports say the matter remains undecided.
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Navy Department
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Garland
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John Roach
Governor's veto tally tops state history in latest session
Tax editor notes 215 bills passed with Executive approval, three overridden to become law, 36 concurrent resolutions signed, and 17 vetoed during session plus 87 after. Disapproved items in four appropriation bills bring total vetoed or disapproved bills to 108, the largest in state history. last year 58 were disapproved.
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Venango
Senate
Harrisburg
Enquirer Verdict on Civil Service Law Sparks Debate
The Cincinnati Enquirer calls the Civil Service law unfair and undemocratic, reflecting Democratic Party sentiment. The editorial questions whether the President can reform party governance or if the bosses will control policy. The piece hints at looming political tests and party dynamics.
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President refrains from appointing in Washington demand
The President refused to meet or appoint a man at a Senator’s request, accusing him of seeking a post since March 4. He said if the man had been in Washington since that date he is spoiled, remarking that much “spoiled” timber has been used since then.
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Washington
Senator Cooper Reaffirmed as Republican State Committee Chair
Senator Cooper is again the Chairman of the Republican State Committee. He promises thorough organization and vigorous campaigning. W. W. Wilbur, Esq., serves as a Warren County member of the committee. A strong selection.
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Republican State Committee
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Warren County
Shipbuilder Joan Roach Faces Failure and Health Toll
In a Saturday assignment, Joan Roach, a noted American ship builder, suffers failure amid turmoil linked to Secretary Whitney’s conduct over the Dolphin affair. Roach’s health declines from ongoing care and worry.
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Whitney
Governor Parison Vetoes Charitable Appropriation Bills
Governor Parison vetoed multiple bills authorizing funds for charitable purposes due to a lack of treasury money. The action is likened to an officer failing to fire a salute for want of powder, underscoring financial constraints.
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Editors urged to be good natured and ever diligent
An Ax exchange note urges editors to stay good natured, always out for items, prompt at church, and constantly at their desks writing copy, while noting editors may be called to meet a range of reasonable or unreasonable expectations.
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Ax Exchange
O'Donovvr Warns If Mayor Cooper Runs Governors Race
A Tamany brave of New York says he will run if Mayor Cooper is nominated for Governor. The remark signals a political maneuver to influence the contest.
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Farmers and millers feature in Youngsville letters
Readers from Youngsville Russell Garland Stoneham and Spring Creek share farm and milling concerns in a first page section. Letters discuss crop conditions prices and local trade topics relevant to farmers and millers in the region.
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Payment Urgency Campaign Urges Subscribership Rise
A civic notice urges subscribers to settle dues to sustain service. It frames timely payment as due respect for continued access and stresses that ongoing funding keeps operations running.
Heat and Clothes Highlight Summer Suffering and Style
A heat wave in New York records 93 in the shade on Saturday afternoon amid eight sunstroke cases and a weekly death toll far above last year. The Cleveland Leader notes clothing as a focal point, contrasting somber men’s dress with airy women’s fashion, arguing women’s attire offers comfort and charm during the dog days.
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Cleveland
Congressional Apportionment Fault Lays on Governor Pattison
Senator Cooper argues the failure of both Congressional and Legislative apportionment bills stemmed from Governor Pattison and his party. Republicans passed the measures in both houses, but Pattison vetoed them, and Quay refused to pressure Beaver lawmakers, citing home interests and party unity.
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Bayne Endorses Quay for State Treasurer in Pa Politics
Col Bayne, a leading Independent in Pennsylvania, says the Republican party is well united around Quay for State Treasurer. He asserts Quay embodies mass wishes and rejects coercion, predicting a Republican victory in November as all factions rally for progress.
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Col. Bayne
Pennsylvania
Washington
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Niagara souvenir book praised as grand imperial gift
A description of a Niagara themed souvenir book from Matthews, Northrup & Co. of Buffalo. The 10 by 12 inch volume features an illuminated title, bold colors, and descriptive sketches. It includes scenery of Niagara and fine marginal drawings.
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Niagara
New York
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Buffalo, N. Y
White leather merchant arrested for enticing girls
H T White a respected leather merchant in Jamestown New York was arrested last night on charges of enticing a ten year old girl into his office. Reports say over five years he lured multiple young girls from well known families to his office. He was jailed in Mayville. He is over sixty.
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Mayville
Longstreet
Abraham Lincoln
Caroline H. Dat
Iowa
Look
Haven Express
Athens
Arnica and Oil Liniment for Immediate Use Sale
A misstep can cause lasting injury but Henry and Johnson’s Arnica and Oil Liniment can help. For sale by Johnson & S1eerriep, promoting immediate use to reduce risk of crippling injury.
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Henry & Johnson
Johnson & S1eerriep
Kentucky election and global reports in a nation’s newspaper tone
Kentucky holds state treasurer election August 1 as cholera deaths rise in Spain and Afghan front reports stir alarm. Heat sickness hits New York, crop prospects improve for oats corn and wheat, Munster Bank failure harms Dublin’s poor, Fourth of July fireworks cost five million and fire losses exceed a million. Agricultural bulletin urges farmers to hold grain. world wheat harvest expected below average with price rise forecast. Obituary notes Samual Ireneus Prime, D D editor of the N Y Observer, dies at 73 in Manchester Vermont. he shaped the paper and theology writing nationwide.
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August literary magazines preview and offers
Harper's August instalment of Indian Summer promises humor in dancing stories. Demorest's and Outing boast strong contents with Eleanor Kirk stories and outdoor pieces. Leloir’s oil picture Music pleases, Godey's Lady's Book improves, and a year’s subscription can be had for 75 cents from J. H. Hautenperk in Philadelphia.
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Cost of a College Education in Historic Institutions
The article compares annual study costs across Bowdoin Amherst Vassar Brown Yale Harvard and Columbia noting Bowdoin and Amherst costs from 300 to 800 and 350 to 1000 respectively while Vassar runs 500 to 1000. It cites Yale at 400 real expenses, up to 3000 in extravagant spend and lists Cornell and other schools with varied minimums and maximums.
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Rewic hunters seek monument chips amid political shifts
A jumble of items notes Rewic hunters after Washington monument chips, editor shifts at Harper's Weekly with Gevorge William Curtis retiring and Montgomery Schuyler taking over while Curtis still contributes. Other briefs cover Hanlan and Teemer engagements, suffrage views, Prohibition in Iowa, college trends, and odd pronunciations at commencements.
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Harper’s Weekly
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New Law Regulating Election of Pennsylvania School Principals
A new act signed by the Governor regulates how local boards of education elect principals and teachers in public, high, and normal schools in Pennsylvania. Boards may hire holders of professional certificates for two terms or permanent certificates for three terms, with dismissal for insufficient students or other listed causes. All inconsistent laws are repealed.
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Grant thanks diverse faiths in prayer for his recovery
Gen Andrew Grant, amid visitors including Rev Father Edmund Didier of Baltimore, writes that he cannot converse in a whisper. He notes gratefully the prayers of Catholics, Protestants, Jews, and all Americans across politics and religion for his improvement and prays for a better world.
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St. Vincent's Church
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Death and Fame of Hugh Conway Author Francis J Far gus
A biographical note recalls Francis J Ferguson known as Hugh Conway, navy educated and author of Called Back. Despite early poverty he gained immense fame selling the copyright for a large sum, dying at 37 after rapid success. Earlier works included Dark Days. Mention of political removal rhetoric follows.
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Hugh Conway
Discharge hearing in Clark insolvent case Warren Pa
In Warren County Court of Common Pleas the hearing for C. N. Clark under insolvent laws is set for the first Monday in September 1885 at 2 p.m. at the Warren Court House by order of the Court. J. Muse attorney for petitioner. Warren Pa July 10 1885. Administrator's Notice Fanny Brown administratrix estate of James Brown Brokenstraw Warren Pa deceased. Creditors and debtors urged to present claims for settlement Irvington Pa July 10 1885.
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Warren, Pa
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Etters
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Warren Co. Pa
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Minneapolis, Minn
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William Barber
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J. M. Wardwell
A. Allen
Raymond Briggs
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Princess Beatrice’s ten bridesmaids from her nieces
A brief collection of items notes that Princess Beatrice will have ten bridesmaids all of her own nieces. It adds anecdotes on American rail investments, early access to the president, a San Francisco palace project with ivory and gold, and a famous list of costly vanity fashions. It also mentions a large electric light exhibit at Seneca Falls and a joke about a postmaster application to the wrong official, ending with Dr Fenner’s improved cough medicine claim.
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