Leader or Follower in the Presidential Choice
The piece argues for a strong leader like Blaine to steer national thought, warning that electing Cleveland would make him a tool of party cliques. It contrasts Cleveland as small and unopposed to repudiation and inflation critics, noting Bayard Headly McDonald Randall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Cleveland
Democratic
Mr. Cleveland
Bayard
Headly
McDonald
Randall
Grover Cleveland
Blaine's Acceptance Document Lays Out Key Topics
The letter of acceptance by Mr Blaine is long and forceful. It covers Tariff Foreign Commerce Agricultural Interests Foreign Policy Southern States Civil Service Mormon Question Currency Shipping Interests and Ballot with concise, decisive language. The piece praises Blaine as a masterful mind and signals publication of the full document next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Civil Service
Morman
Republican ratification rallies spread zeal in Boston and New York
The Ledger notes large Republican gatherings on the 15th with speeches by Gov. Robinson and Senators Dawes Hoar and Hawley, as Democrats recoil at Cleveland and Hendricks. Logan and Blaine gain support while Ben Butler earns some votes. Cleveland praised for party loyalty turns to sanitary cholera measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Gov. Robinson
Dawes and
Hoar
Rice
Ivaris
Hawley
3Xadford
Cleveland
Hendricks
Blaine
Logan
Ben Butler
Bradford Star
Prohibitionists Question Andrews Ties to Democratic Donors
Critics ask how Prohibitionists can back Andrews given his associations with Democratic funders and business interests. The dispute centers on perceived loyalties and influence from party financiers as campaigns intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Delegates sit in Warren for Congressional nominating convention
The Warren district convened July 16 with Erie 72 delegates Venango 46 and Warren 35. Temporary officers, then Hon W B Benedict elected permanent chair. Delegations debated Brainerd Mackey Stone. deadlock lingered beyond 47 ballots, adjourned for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Erie
Venango
Vincent
E. W. Smiley
W. B. Benedict
Warren Co
C. O. Bowman
J. W. Sproul
H. A. Butterfield
W. J. Hulings
J. M. Dickey
P. RK. Gray
H. H. Cummings
W. van Anden
S. W. Waters
R. E. Miller
Isaac Horton
James Connely
W. C. Howe
Hugh Graham
Messrs. Bowman
Butterfield
Erie County
S. M. Brainerd
Congress
Senator Lee
Hulings
GC. W. Mackey
Warren County
Brainerd
Mackey
Stone
Mr. Mackey
Venango County Local Officials and Substitutes List
A detailed roster of county and district officials for Venango County listing names and substitutes by town and district, including Clinton-Porter Phipps Clintonville J H Peck Cherrytree Thomas Purtill Cranberry J D pet J F Sayers and many others with roles such as president, subordinates, and district representatives across towns like Oil City, Franklin, Emlenton, and Sugar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
Allegheny
J. H. Clark
W. J. Hulings
Clinton
Porter Phipps
Clintonville
J. H. Peck
H. Beighlen
Cherrytree
Thomas Purtill
Cranberry
J. D. Pet
J. F. Sayers
Cooperstown
N. Wilcox
Canal
W. H. McAlavey
W. D. Rider
Emlenton
J. W. Rowland
French Creek
Col
J. A. Wiley
Franklin
P. R. Gray
J. M. Dickey
C. Miller
J. W. Lee
A. Kolb
J. Stock
W. C. Howe
Irwin
Robert Shaw
Jackson
M. M. Small
A. W. Raymond
Oakland
S. M. Turner
Oil Creek
H. M. Henderson
W.C. Cross
Gray
Oil City
F. W. Bowen
D. Miller
H. McKim
W. J. Magee
J. H. Evans
H.C. Graham
Win. Dwyer
Petroleum Centre
Jesse Fry
Plumer
W. J. Wolfe
Pine Grove
Karnes
Pleasantville
J. L. Connely
Plum
John Duncan
E. E. Clapp
Rouseville
John Ewing
Rynd
Royal E. Knapp
Rockland
E.b.borland
O.P. Morrow
Richland
E. G. Crawford
D. M. Crawford
Liverly Bor
A. D. Tolles
E. W. Smiley
Sunville
J. A. Davison
Sandy Creek
J. F. Foster
Sugar Creek
Henry F. James
R.S. Bennett
Utica
S. Shannon
Victory
Geo. A. Dewoody
Ledger slams for politics while Bates inquiry proceeds
The letter argues for due process over rush to judgment as Judge Bates faces investigation by the Warren bar. It rebuts Ledger attacks on Brace and Andrews, defends innocence until proven guilty, and condemns partisan motives in pre election criticism. It notes Brace's financial troubles and braces for public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogy Mair
Hon. G. H. Bates
Ledger
Bates
Warren Bar
Brace
Assembly
Judge Bates
Henry Brace
Mr. Andrews
Mr. McAuley
Rescue delays blamed on Democratic House over Greely expedition
The article laments that only a fraction of Greely's expedition survived due to a delayed rescue effort. It credits the Navy and War secretaries for attempting to act and argues party politics worsened the fate, urging cooperation with Republican officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War
Atheism Not Driving Progress Says Hawkeye Letter
A reader letter argues atheism makes no progress in the world and credits the Church of England with accommodating 2 385 000 England children last year. The writer doubts freethinkers’ educational role and suspects their reports denounce church bigotry superstition and ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Freethinkers
Church of England
Church
Hawkeye
Westmont Pace King Fails to Equal 2:01 Mile Record
Fast Horse Westmont, owned by J M Hill, ran a mile in 2 01 at Chicago and 2 02 at Pittsburg on the 16th, coming close to the 2:01 mark. He is called a wonderful goer in turf circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmont
J. M. Hill
Chicago
Pittsburg
Telegraph company consolidation sparks national competition
The merger of the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Company with the Baltimore and Ohio and the Postal Union is urged to create lasting telegraph competition. The era’s question remains, can Cleveland carry New York or can New York carry Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Postal Union
Cleveland
New York
Relief Brings Seven of Greelys Lost Party Home
A dispatch reports seven survivors from the Greely expedition rescued by relief ships Thetis and Bear five miles off Cape Sabine in Smiths Sound. Ellison died of frost bite after a surgical operation at God Haven on July 6. The rescued are at St Johns and Greely's party endured nine months with scarce food cached at Prayer Harbor and Cape Isabella.
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Bear
St. Johns
Fort Conger
Prayer Harbor
Cape Isabella
Sir George Nares
Beebe
Cape Sabine
Garlington
Colwell
Greely
Littleton Island
Troy Irish Democrats Back Blaine and Logan for Cleveland Nomination
Dispatch from Troy on July 12 reports strong Irish Democrat support for Blaine and Logan as Grover Cleveland gains momentum. Signed by city officials and local editors, the letter urges publicity to recruit more Blaine supporters and criticizes Democratic rule in Troy and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Blaine
Logan
Grover Cleveland
Augusta
Cleveland
Samuel Morris
Common Council
W. C. Cozier
Twening Standard
John A
Ryan
Kelly
Protection and Labor Stimulus Across the Nation
Senator Cameron argues protection favors all labor and boosts the economy. He notes protectionism should shield domestic industry while allowing free trade within the United States. He urges Americans to buy American made goods to support national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Germany
America
England
Australia
West Indies
Franklin Citizen Backs Candidate for Speaker of House
The Franklin Citizen endorses a former two term House member as ideal Speaker citing extensive experience, knowledge of rules and parliamentary law, and ability to organize committees for effective, swift work. The piece asserts strong support and confidence in election to the speakership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Citizen
House of Representatives
Independent Republicans Convene in New York Leaders Clash Over Blaine Nominations
The General Committee of the Independent Republicans met in New York with 17 attendees, 6 Independents and 11 reporters, reading a letter denouncing Blaine as an insult to the party signed by W. G. Bromlee of the Michigan Free Trade Club. Henry L. Fish of the Anti Monopoly League accuses Gov. Cleveland of betraying reform, citing 75 000 anti monopoly votes and 40 000 cooperative insurance members opposing McCall’s Insurance Department leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent Republicans
New York
Blaine
W. G. Bromlee
Michigan Free Trade Club
Henry L. Fish
Anti- Monopoly League
Gov. Cleveland
Co-Operative Insurance Companies
McCall
CLEVELAND is forty seven and Hendricks sixty five
The item lists various political and social notes including figures like Mr. Larcent the former U S minister to Germany, Bismarck, Blaine, and Logan. It mentions plots against the Russian czar, a Cincinnati riot death toll of fifty three, Gov Pattison and the New York Tribune, Mrs E D N Louthworts, the National Association Regatta at Watkins Glen August 12 13, and Dr Koch advising boiled water during contagions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hendricks
Mr. Larcent
Germany
Bismarck
Blaine
Logan
Russia
Warsaw
Cincinnati
Pattison
N. Y. Tribune
Pennsylvania
National Association
Watkins, N. Y
Seneca Lake
Watkins Glen
Koch
Crawford
Calhoun
Clay
Cass
Chase
Church
Collamer
Cameron
In Union is Strength for Warren County Temperance Cause
The correspondence urges a nonpartisan Warren county Temperance organization with auxiliaries in boroughs and townships to spread literature, educate voters, push for a constitutional prohibition amendment, and unite scattered temperance forces. It cites local option in Bradford, Washington, Green counties and criticizes licensing amid remonstrances, urging swift action. It ends noting NY Times support for Cleveland but for the man not the principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marz
Warren County
Bradford
Washington
Green Counties
West Elizabeth
Tidioute
Ingraham
Temperance Cause
Union
Jones
N. Y
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Jas. G. Blaine
Maine
Jnc. A. Logan
Illinois
E. 8. Osborne
Luzerne County
C. W. Stone
W.J. Alexander
Michael Crocker
Brokenstraw
Theodore L. Putman
George H. Higgins
Nelson P. Curtis
Conewango
W. C. Martin
Elk
George A. Walkley
VOR
Warren Academy
Summerfield Warner
Freehold
Neverrhevess
Jupce Tourcer
Continent
Hennery Ward Beecher
Philo. Press
Albion
Ira Harrington
Amity
James B. Chatfrce
Concord
Henry Butterfield
William Lerch
J. P. Vincent
F. Bauschard
W. H. Sanduskey
D. T. Jones
J. M. Glazier
Harvey Smith
Geo
W. Snyder
W. W. Ross
Samuel He
J. W. Loomis
North East
Bors
E. Marvin
J. B. Scouller
Summit
Oscar Root
Springfield
H.G. Harvey
M. W. Robinson
D. Ware
Union Tp
S. B. Ryerson
Bowman
Een Bor
J. R. Malie
P. H. Yost
A. D. Wyard
J. A. Kinter
J.J. Mc Williams
Waterford Tp
Wm. van Anden
T. B. Smiley
Waterford
J. N. Thompson
Columbus
Ton
Farmington
P. W. Brown
R. FE. Miller
Glade
A. T. Hackney
W. Waters
Kinzua
S. Harris
Limestone
L. H. Sprague
Mead
B. W. Rogers
W. I. Bachop
J. Briggs
Pittsfield
Z. Mickle
O. H. Stright
Pleasant
J. A. Weible
Sugar Grove
Benj. Ellis
J. C. Hamilton
F. D. Wheelock
Sheffield
Spring Creek
P. M. Garcelon
South West
Triumph
W. G. Sampson
Watson
J. W. Wilkins
Warren Bor—I
Alden
O. C. Allen
Youngsville
John A. Day
New York Tribune
Lieut. Greely
Willis J. Hulings
Butler
Poe City
Crockery
China
Water St
Warren, PA
G. L
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells &C
Warren Feed Co
M. Beecher
Beecher
L. A. Rogers
R. Arnold
Ellen Arnold
Siir
E. A. Allen
Warren Co. Com
Charles L. Atkins
Susa Atkins
County Court of Common Pleas
Water and
Hickory Streets
Dr. Berkstresser
P. S. Jackson & Son, Carpenters and Builders
Wearren, Pa
Hickory Street
Union School House
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
A. G. Hertzel
Capital
M. Waters
Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
S. V. Davis
W. D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo. Napes
United States
Thorne Creek
Butler Co. Pa
Baldridge
Manhall Farm
Manhan
W. McCully & Co
Pittsburgh
Dinsmoor & Cable
Warren High School
Voararc
Scire Facias
Arren County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James A. Carroll
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Anchor Oil, Co
W. H. Longwell
C. G. Thayer
Cherry Grove Township
State of Pennsylvania
Jas. A. Carroll
Anchor Oil Co
Wm. D. Brown
S. H. Brracs, Dep
Chamberlain Institute Andolph
N.Y
J.T. Epwards
Etters
Adolf Anderson
Amanda Anderson
Admr
Piplomas
Science, Mathematics and Literature
Turrion
W. A. Rankin
A. B. Miller
First National Bank
JH. Body
M. Bemcher
Hae EK
U.S
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Cashier
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
KE. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Jas, Clark, Jr
Fifth Street
Hazel
Laurel Streets
Laurel Street
Fifth
West Fifth Street
A. T. Scofield
A. Pinney & CO
Steber Block
Beech Street
R. K
Kar
James Nixon
Warren Pa
Wheeler
People’s Market
Ss. M. Brow
Erie City
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
A. Siegel & Sons
Pas’ Geo. P.orr & CO
Gross & Bro
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Druses
Racedicines
T. S. Messner 4
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