Col Lewis F Watson Named in Warren Republican Ticket
Warren county voters hear endorsements for Col Lewis F Watson for Congress, C W Stone for Senator, W M Lindsey for Assembly, Wm B Acocks and W W Connely for Associate Judges, plus Brace for Sheriff and Waters for Prothonotary. The piece praises character, public service, and party unity while urging turnout and fair delegate apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Lewis F. Watson
Congress
Warren
Erie County
Col. Watson
Erie
Venango
C. W. Stone
Brown & Stone
Massachusetts
Harrisburg
Senate
Warren County
Stone
Assembly
W. M. Lindsey
Johnson & Lindsey
Pine Grove
Cameron
F. D. Reeves, Esq
Lindsey
Wm. B. Acocks
Pittsfield
W. W. Connely
Deerfield
Acocks
D. R. Dalrymple
W. F. Dalrymple
President nominates Wirt Sykes Consul at Cardiff and Ketcham District Judge
A Washington dispatch says President nominated Wirt Sykes as Consul at Cardiff and Winthrop W. Ketcham as United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania to succeed the retired McCandless. The piece notes Ketcham is an able lawyer and popular in Congress, and hopes the appointment honors the district.
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Washington
Wirt Sykes
Cardiff
Winthrop W. Ketcham
United States
Western District of
Pennsylvania
McCandless
Shortt
Rutan
Paine
Corry Telegraph
Ketcham
Congress
Cameron to Attend Republican Nomination Conference
The Philadelphia Press reports Secretary Cameron will depart Washington Friday or Saturday for Cincinnati to attend the Republican National Convention. Asked if he would attend, he said he would yield the secretaryship rather than surrender the post as delegate if required.
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Philadelphia
Cameron
Washington
Cincinnati
Errett Wins Pittsburg 22d District Congressional Nomination
Russell Errett defeated General Negley in the late primaries for Congress in the Pittsburg 22d district. Voters showed good sense and Errett is praised as one of Pennsylvania's ablest, most reliable members. In the 23rd district Thomas M. Bayne is the Republican nominee.
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RussEll Errett
Gen. Negley
Congress
Pittsburg
Errett
Pennsylvania
Thos. M. Bayne
State board of Pardons cancels June meeting
The Tuer State board of Pardons will not meet in June. The next meeting is set for the first Tuesday in August.
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Tuer State
Blaine Readings and Bonds Row Move to Washington
After Col. Scott’s vindication Blaine faced a bundle of private letters from Blaine to Fisher and Caldwell. Mulligan threatened publication to damage Blaine, who refused to surrender the letters and challenged peers in the House. Public confidence wavered briefly before Blaine triumphed in a dramatic debate while critics warned of future political sabotage.
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Thomas A. Scott
Blaine
Boston
Mulligan
Washington
Fisher and Caldwell
Knott
Judiciary Committee
London
Col. Scott
Cincinnati
Kelly
London Dispatch
House Judiciary Committee
New York
Scott
Fort Smith
Caldwell
Speaker Kerr
Scranton official collusion led to state license fee theft
Harrispur G Marshall S Smith a State Treasurer clerk since 1865 and John A Waggoner a former Auditor General clerk were arrested for conspiring with J H Millspaugh Scranton city Treasurer to steal 5000 in license fees. Millspaugh took 2500, the others 2500. Smith and Waggoner posted bail after initial imprisonment. Millspaugh may seek immunity but faces state charges from Luzerne County.
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Harrispur
Marshall S. Smith
State Treasurer’s
John A. Waggoner
Auditor General’s Office
J. H. Millspaugh
Scranton
Millspaugh
Smith
Waggoner
Gen. Allen
Luzerne County
Plantation Manners in Congress Echo Old Democratic Etiquette
Washington papers recount a Capitol altercation over Blaine. Knott, then chair of the Judiciary Committee, insulted Blaine’s ally Frye calling him a “God d dist scoundrel.” Frye challenged Knott and he apologized, highlighting a rare breach of customary decorum in the committee.
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Washington
Capitol
Blaine
Judiciary Committee
Knott
Mr. Knott
Frye
America
Mr. Frye
Centennial show yields a steam engine lesson
The Hon. S. Cox asked a guard at the Centennial how much horsepower the Corliss engine had. The guard replied in disbelief that it runs on steam, not horses, a remark noted as wisdom sparked by the exhibit.
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S. Cox
Harrisburg Boom Bill Becomes Law Without Governor Signature
The controversial boom bill passed during the last Harrisburg session has become law by lapse of time without the Governor's signature. Its constitutionality may be challenged in court, though the Attorney General has issued an opinion stating it is constitutional.
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Harrisburg
Hon A H Stephens Improves Further
Hon A H Stephens continues to improve his condition after an illness. Doctors report steady progress and hope for full recovery in coming days.
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A. H. Stephens
Blaine’s Collapse After Church Visit Shocks Community
Last Sunday morning Mr Blaine and his wife walked to the Congregational Church. He suddenly suffered severe head pain and dizziness and was assisted to a seat. He lay unconscious from 11 until 4 with irregular breathing. Doctors treated him with cupping and revulsives. recovery hopes followed as he slept Sunday night. Speaker Kerr’s condition also worsened and he could not be moved to Rive’s country seat.
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Mr. Blaine
Barnes
Bliss
Cox
Verdi
Pope
Blaine
Speaker Kerr
Rive
Knotty Rhyme and Political Doubt in Tribune
The New York Tribune mocks Blaine and Knott with a tirade of rhymes while Knott deflects, awaiting a future knot to untie. Senator Wallace notes ten doubtful Pennsylvania districts and similar targets in Illinois Indiana Ohio and New Jersey that could shift Congress and risk a Republican Senate and House alignment.
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Wallace
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
New Jersey
Senate
House
House of Congress
Ministers and Politics in the Warren Ledger Debate
W.L. Ritey rebukes the Warren Ledger for warnings about ministers at the Republican Convention of June 5. He argues ministers should support true men and reform, condemns the Ledger as biased, and asserts the party’s aim is liberty and righteousness. He dismisses claims of rebellion and urges unity with reform.
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Warren Ledger
Reading
Lacrosse Democrat
Ledger
Warren
Republican
Mr. Ledger
Temperance
Reform
W.L. Ritey
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Warren Mail
L. F. Watson
Congressional Conference
EOR Assembly
Henry Brace
Youngsville
S. W. Waters
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Warren Academy
M. Miles, Esq
N. P. Morrison
Tidioute
2Th
Wo. W. Reed
Connely
W. W
Evans
Tidicute
Dalrymple
Lamkin
Sheffield
Brace
Allen
Freehold
Methodist Church
Good Templars
Sugar Grove
W. Waters
J. C. Hamilton
Tidioutes
Mr. Brace
M. Miles
J. B. Brown
I. H. Hiller
Robert Allen
Judge McCandless
Duluth
The
N. Y. Tribune
Mr. Caldwell
Court House
R. K. Russell
Total Resources
W.e.stright
A. Ruhlman
Stone & Neves’ Block
Warren, PA
L. D. Galligan
Wm. G. Garcelon
Spring Creek
Warren Co
Maranda M. Garcelon
Philip M. Garcelon
Greenbacks
Fancy Foods
J. F. Wells & CO
Will Smith
ARES
Warren Pa
O. H. Hunter’s
Poplins
Percales
Piques
Cassimeres
Jseans
Redwsiinss
Window Hollands
H. Hunter
Water Street
Johnson’s Exchange
North Warren
Johnson, White & CO
S. Burgess
Holesale
Zack Gemmill & CO
Coal and Coke
Warren Gas Works
Fred Morck
Post Office
Warren Marble Works
S. B.S
Wigwam
John Grindleys
Water St
Warren Warren
Daniel Drew
District Court OF the Unit
Ted
District
E. 5
Slingerland
Port Allegheny
McKean
Penn
F. E. Smith
John Hall
Pittsburgh
AGEN
E. B. Duffey
J.M. Stoddart & CO
Chestnut St
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Comere
Glade, Pleasant
Conewano
Court of Common Pleas
Glade Township
P. J. Trushel
WM. A. Greaves
Atrait
Episcopal Church
Alk Wwereen
Standard & School
HAJIL
Gibson
Lane House
Russellburg
Ludlow House
Tiona
E. A. Buck
Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
H. A. Stone
Martin Schaeffer
P. & E. Depot
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Hickory Street
New Boot and Shoe Store
Allen Block
Gruber, JR
P. Gruber, JR
Ntes
Hiars
John Grindley
D. F. Anderson
Pecenpely
D. S. McNetr
T. W. McNerr
Pa Byseker
Mr. Yseker
Guy C. Irvine
Bybeker
IGH House Brothers
Pleasant Township
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