McClure Pioneer Journalist Dies at Wallingford
Colonel Alexander Kelly McClure, born 1828, died Sunday near Philadelphia. A famed journalist, lawyer, and statesman, he held numerous offices, led Pennsylvania Republican efforts, directed drafts for Lincoln, and founded the Philadelphia Times. He also led Erie riot suppression and served as Prothonotary of the Supreme Court.
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Whose Fault Is It The Times criticizes Democrats for weak primaries
The Times argues Democrats had no regular candidates in the primaries and notes Republican nominees drew most voters. Sheriff Henry Park and Prothonotary H M Putnam faced no opposition and will likely assume office easily. The piece urges the Democrats to nominate a ticket and stop being used to prop up a Republican side show.
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Senate Votes to Restore Duties on Hides and Oil
A Senate poll shows 47 Republicans will back a 15 percent ad valorem duty on hides, with 53 Senators including six Democrats ready to restore the 15 percent duty on crude oil. The article notes hopes for a 10 percent rate after conference, while outlining broad trade, financial, and crop conditions amid ongoing tariff debate.
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Meats and Eggs Rise Amid Feeding Costs and Packing Power
May liabilities from commercial failures total 14.38 million with 7.16 in manufacturing, 4.97 in trading, and 2.25 in other sites. Failures this week: 208 in the United States, 21 in Canada, down from last year in both. Meat prices advance 2 to 4 cents per pound due to feed costs, cattle shortages, and grass growth delays. eggs rise as well. Four major packing houses move about 2 million dollars daily in meat products, shaping supply and prices. A rancher cannot market dressed meat and the system creates a temptation to raise profits. If trend continues, meat consumers may shift toward vegetarianism. New children books added to Warren Public Library last Saturday.
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Public Documents Now Available to Subscribers
Public documents list includes Huntingdon Reformatory report, Shelter Tent Experiments with Tobacco, and Orchard Fertilization at Penn State College. These items will be provided to subscribers who call at the newspaper office.
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Elevator Confusion Sparks Rural Guest in Elevator Tale
In a humorous anecdote from Everybody's Magazine, an elderly country guest complains to a bellboy about her hotel room. The bellboy asserts the room is not hers and orders her into the elevator, highlighting a clash between expectations and venue.
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Man with 400 wives must seek new employment
A humorous remark notes Ab. Hamid faces the need to find a new job under difficult circumstances, highlighting the improbable burden of managing so many spouses and a career change.
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