Whitney and Brice Deal Show Planned 1892 Democratic Shuffle
A Cleveland ledged plan seeks William Whitney as 1892 Democratic presidential nominee with Col Brice as national chairman and a path to the Senate for Ohio. The scheme faces Hill opposition and possible party splits, while Republicans watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Cleveland
Navy
Wm. C. Whitney
Ohio
Col. Brice
Democratic National Committee
Hill
Dicker
Maryland
William ©. Whitney
Senate
Senator Payne
New York Pursues 1892 World’s Fair Site Amid Controversy
Debates among New York Philadelphia and Washington papers over which city should host the 1892 World’s Fair. Mayor Grant invites 300 NYC leaders to discuss the enterprise citing travel and hotel advantages. Bulow’s Minnesota execution proceeds despite new hanging law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Grant
New York Post
Tuey
Minnesota
Bulow
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Postmasters Fired for Party Affiliation Debate
The New York Post noted that in a single day President Harrison removed twelve Postmasters solely because they were Democrats. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat echoed and questioned whether Cleveland faced the same treatment and if the policy should apply to his appointees as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Post
Harrison
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
Doctors Split Over Bicycle Health Benefits
Dr. Agnew of New York quips that a man on a velocipede shows a spinal complaint, reflecting the era’s debate on whether bicycle riding is healthful. Some doctors argue moderate cycling benefits health, while others warn of risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
New York
Prohibition Alliances Split Over Union Prohibition League
In the ranks of reformers the third party balks at allying with the Union Prohibition League. Both factions say they back prohibition yet refuse to unite to battle the saloon, complicating a coordinated reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighters For Prohibition
New
Union Prohibition League
Tur fence law explained for farmers stock duties
The explanation states that farmers must keep their own stock contained and not their neighbors. If a farmer does not keep stock, he is not required to build any fences on his farm.
World-Democrats clash over party control
The New York World Democrat declares it would not sell the Democratic party, while Don Pratt, former Belford’s Magazine editor, calls the party “the organized ignorance of the country.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World—Democratic
Democratic Party
Don Pratt
Belford
Flag Raised After Confederate Fund Distribution in Knoxville
At Knoxville Tennessee last Friday a $20,000 fund distribution to maintain ex Confederate soldiers triggered a flag flying at the Opera House. The scene drew political fire as Republicans were blamed for waving the bloody shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Workloads vs Heat Highlight in Buffalo Express
The Buffalo Express notes that busy workers tolerate heat better than those with idle hands. The remark underscores the value of labor and the discomfort of idleness in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Buffalo Express
Horr Declines Valparaiso Post Over Tablecloth Comment
Roswell G. Horr refuses the Valparaiso consulate citing a remark about being a tablecloth. He characterizes the comment as implying he would not perform duties, signaling a forceful withdrawal from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell G. Horr
Valparaiso Consulate
Home Printers vs Outsider Envelopes Stir Warren County Trade
The Dansville Press condemns Warren county merchants who use cheap outside gargling oil envelopes. It argues home printers offer better value and warns that buyers should support local shops, fearing such choices harm local business and even death notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Dansville Press
Rochester
Elmira
Mr. Morris
Lockport
Warren
Remodel White House as executive offices and separate residence
Col Wilson reports for the engineer corps that the White House should be remodelled and a new executive office building erected on the grounds. He argues the President deserves privacy in home life separate from official duties, while acknowledging public interest in the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Col. Wilson
Engineer Corps
Ohio Campaign Turns Focus to Election Year
W T Ritchie of Lima reports Ohio’s Republicans and Democrats mobilizing in Washington. He asserts Foraker is the strongest GOP machine candidate but faces factional jealousies and his own presidential bid risks. Brice’s Democratic circle backs the prospects, while Governor and allies push hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Washington
Ohio Republican Association
Foraker Club
Ohio Democrats
W. T. Ritchie
Lima
Col. Brice
Democratic National Committee
Brice
Foraker
Ritchie
Harrison
Inebriety Causes Results and Remedies Book Review
Book review notes F D Clum M D new work Inebriety Its Causes Results and Remedies published by J B Lipinkcott Co sold by A A Davis Co Warren Pa The author treats Inebriety as a disease with scientific impartiality explains morbid craving lack of will power and ungovernable appetite argues reform possible with proper guidance The discussion covers dangers of moderate drinking and offers remedies in twenty one chapters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Clum
M.D
J. B. Lippincott Co
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren, Pa
Temperance Republicans press plan to curb anti prohibitory support
Henry H. Faxon has received over 200 replies favoring a mid August conference to influence the Republican State Convention. The goal is to prevent nominating any candidate who did not vote for the prohibitory amendment, with replies said to come from leading Massachusetts Republicans who backed the prohibition plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Henry H. Faxon
Honest man’s candor derails saintly airs say Herald
The New York Herald notes that greater honesty in a man reduces the need to pose as virtuous, suggesting the public’s view of pretended sanctity is misplaced. The remark is praised as a pointed truism about character and reputation.
Ayer's Pills Offer Mild Yet Effective Aid
The passage warns that habitual costiveness causes many evils and harsh purgatives are dangerous. It promotes Ayer's Pills as a mild effective remedy superior to others for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Prohibition Tickets and Tariff Talk Across Papers
A collection of editorial quips notes Prohibition Party attempts to beat Iowa’s ruling party, while British investment in the U.S. is blamed on tariff policy. Jokes question Grant on a two cent stamp and lampoon tax debates, ending with a joke about umbrella theft and self defense in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philo. Press
Grant
Philadelphia Ledger
New York World
Spartansburgh Sentinel
Omaha
Buffalo Express
This Year's Elections In Off Year States and Newly Admitted States
The year features eleven states holding state officer elections with August five in Kentucky and November five in ten other states. Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia also elect governors and various state officers. Newly admitted states North Dakota South Dakota Washington Montana frame constitutions and will elect full governments, legislatures and eight new U S senators with each state selecting a representative except South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Iowa
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
Supreme Court
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington
Montana
United States
Congress
Albany
Women adopt men's shirts as chic summer fashion
The Philadelphia Times notes a rising trend where women embrace men’s shirts as cool versatile summer wear. From light jerseys to silk blouses, the shift extends to collars cuffs and bosoms with diverse fabrics and trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Narragansett
Bar Harbor
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Cleveland ad case angers two Democratic papers
The New York World and Baltimore American claim a law firm that made Grover Cleveland a partner for an advertisement is unhappy with the arrangement. They say Cleveland is a costly venture that yields no new business while profit sharing remains. The situation is described as a failing bargain and a sinking venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Baltimore American
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Earth
Invention Patent Case Highlights in August Novel
The August issue of Lippincott's presents An Invention of the Enemy, a tale by W H Babcock about two inventors locked in a patent dispute. Babcock, a noted patent lawyer, lends realism to the courtroom drama and its climactic denouement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott
W.H. Babcock
Petersons Magazine August issue highlights chic styles
The August Petersons Magazine leads the field with elegant fashions that balance beauty and practicality. Readers will find stylish ensembles at moderate costs, plus engaging stories, fine engravings, and varied useful content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Baxter's Mandrake bitters cure all digestion ills
Advertisement notes Baxter's Mandrake bitters for digestion heartburn costiveness and malaria with a price of twenty five cents per bottle offered by Morris and Mullen in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter’s
Morris & Mullen, N
Diverse 19th century news items and remarks
An array of brief items covers political plots failed to kill the Brazilian emperor, a notable New York man’s death, former President Cleveland fading from attention, Christine Nilsson’s deafness, a California Supreme Court divorce ruling, air travel losses and a fatal airship accident, floods in Kanawha and Southern Ohio, advice on physician costs for the wealthy, Ben Hogan’s Evangelical mission, a New Hampshire paper urging Western money lending, a large Treasury warrant to liquidate debt, Masons restricting liquor dealers, a Muncie editor Miss Minnie McKillip’s youth and energy, a gas usage anecdote, and a cautious geology quote by J Peter Lesley with a note of possible error.
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Brazil
A. N. Cole
Wellsville
N. Y
Republican Party
Cleveland
Christine Nilsson
Supreme Court of California
Sharon
Sarah Althea Hill
Kanawha
West Virginia
Ohio
Ben Hogan
Minnesota
Europe
London
Berlin
America
New Hampshire
St. Paul Globe
Treasury Department
Windom
Treasury
Wisconsin Grand Lodge of Masons
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
Michigan
Muncie
Ind
Evening Herald
Minnie McKillip
J. Peter Lesley
Lesley
Rules for opening and closing accounts in New York wholesale grocers
The New York City wholesale grocers outline principles to avoid bad debts and protect honest merchants. Criteria include signatory honesty, sufficient personal capital, positive daily profits, avoiding undercutting costs, temperance, restraint from gambling, living within means, limiting credit to a quarter of visible assets, not using a spouse’s name for business, and guarding against ruinous competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
The Best Salve for Cuts and Sores Sold at Morck Drug Store
An old ad promotes a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold at Morck Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morck Drug Store
Floods and their Causes by Felix S. Oswald
Felix S. Oswald argues floods result from deforestation and forest destruction. He traces how clearing land accelerates runoff and erosion and urges reforestation and watershed protection as remedies.
Warren Retail Market Prices Listing
Corrected weekly by Goodrich and Fehlman shows prices paid by Warren dealers for butter eggs lard pork beef cheese evaporated apples onions potatoes and more. It also lists prices charged by Warren for sugar coffee tea salt kerosene and clover seed with per barrel or per gallon measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sugar
Paris Letter Describes Exposition Buzz and Tour Eiffel
The writer tours Paris during the Exposition season noting crowds of English and Americans, tram cars, pourboire customs, and the city’s naming chaos. Inside the Exposition, Edison’s phonograph, glass garments, and global pavilions from the United States to Romania are described alongside food stalls and Romanian music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ephor Marz
France
Pourboire
Seine
United States
Edison
Chemical salts and compounds list compiled in note
A jumbled catalog of chemical substances includes chloride of sodium carbonate compounds of iron magnes carbonate of lime sodium and potassium silicic acid carbonic acid and related terms. The fragment hints at an educational or reference note listing basic salts and acids without context.
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WM. P. Nutting
Youngsville
Leroy 8. Strong
Kinzua
Harrisburg
General Assembly
William H. Andrews
Detroit Tribune
Peter Campbell
E. D. Hogan
Atlantic Ocean
Rules of Credit
Bucklen
Felix S. Oswald
Goodrich & Fehlman
Iitcher
Egypt
Japan
China
Romania
Carmen Sylva
Duval
Argentine Republic
Venzuela
Mexico
Argentine
Tropics
India
Morocco
Ayers
Royal
Rumford’s
Hanford's
Amazon
Davis
Davis’ O. K
Cleveland's
Pioneer
San Francisco
Czar
DR. Price
Groft
Lewis
Pearl (Andrews & Co
Hecker
Gillet’s
Lovz
H. A. Mort
Wm. McMurTrig
American Institute
Boards of Health
Schedler
Prof
Joseph Warhurst
Sugar Grove Township
Warren Co
Orphans Court
Cieneres
Joseph Warhurat
James Wiggins
Warren County Common Pleas
Anna J. Peterson
C. A. Mattson
John Adolf
Theorough
County Court of Common Pleas
Henry Fuellhart
FIORE
Allegheny Springs
Irvine
Allegheny
J. A. Culbertson
Court of Common Pleas
Warrena County
J. Turner
Walter Briggs
Edwin Turner
Allen & Higgins
James W. Wiggins
Doe
Illiam I. Bachop
Borough of
County of
Glade
S. D. Hall
Manah Schuler
Maria Blowers
Wm. H. Blowers
James F. Akeley
Robert Parrish and Company
William I. Bachop
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Byron Clark, A. M
M. D
Noyes’ Drug Store
Reqist
Travemark
Ladies’ Furnishing Store
Third Street
Library Hall
Third St
Library
Mail Order Department
Anderson
Chariie
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Struthers
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Ayt Mill
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Liberty
Warren, la
Byron
West 98Th St
Bkotey
Court OF Common Pleas OF
Warren Aes Penn’a
Equity
Sylvester H. Platt
Hannah A. Barber
Barber
Tomate
South West
County of Warren
Sta
Geo. C. Cornelius
George Crouch, Jr
John Buerman
Ae Ae
Brown, Stone & Rice, Attys
J. Buerman
Holmes
W. A. Rankin
D. L. Gerould
W. W. Rankin
GC. A. Holmes
Geo
Glade Filtering Arks
State of
Copan Brown, Stone & Rice, Solicitors
Pitcher’s Cagtoria
Baby Garriage
F. R. Scott
Jos. Horne & Co
Sarah
Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
Warren Savings Bank
Wibavines PA
Marriea
Percen
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
M, BK
Dunham
L. Freeman
James Clark
L. B. Wood
Phil Fortune
Phil
Jamestown
Frewnburg and Russell
Sugar Grove
G. H. Dunham
J. J. Dunn
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