Warren area Republicans announce multiple candidacies
The Republican Party in Warren county announces L F Warttsson of Warren for Congress in the 27th district, O C Allen of Warren for Senator in the 48th district, C M Snortt of Sugar Grove for Senator, C C Thompson of Warren for the Legislature, and Henry Brace of Warren for the Legislature, all subject to convention nominations.
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Congress
L. F. Warttsson
Warren
Erie
Venango
O. C. Allen, Esq
Hon. C. M. Snortt
Sugar Grove
Republican Co
Assembly
C. C. Thompson, Esq
Henry Brace
Warren County
Republican announces three candidates for Associate Judge
A Pine Grove resident Charles H Wiltsi is named as a candidate for Associate Judge in the forthcoming election along with J T Barker of Bear Lake and Paul W Brown of Farmington. Each entry notes nomination by the Republican county convention or party and awaits party decisions.
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Charles H. Wiltsi
Pine Grove
J. T. Barker, Esq
Bear Lake
Warren County
Republican Co
Paul W. Brown
Farmington
Congress
L. F. Watson
Scott
Senate
O. C. Allen, Esq
Warren
Hon. C. M. Shortt
Sugar Grove
Shortt
Harrisburg
Allen
Venango
Henry Brace
C. C. Thompson
Brace
Thou
Republican Party
Charles H. Wiltsie
J. T. Barker
Freehold
P. W. Brown
Barker
Mr. Wiltsie
Frank A. Cogswell
Albert P. Trushel
Glade
Geo. F. Yates
Columbus
Yates
Court House
Cogswells
Commissioners
Warren County Treasurer Candidates Named
Announcement lists Frank A. Cogswell of Warren George F. Yates of Columbus and A P Trushel of Glade as Republican County Convention candidates for County Treasurer with nominations pending decision and convention approval.
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Frank A. Cogswell
Warren
Warren County
Republican Co
George F. Yates
Columbus
A. P. Trushel
Glade
Watson and Mackey Vie for Republican Congressional Nomination
The Venango Spectator analyzes the Warren and Venango counties contest for the Republican nomination. It notes Watson likely wins Warren and Mackey wins Venango with Erie county as a potential swing, recalling past maneuvers and current strengths.
Wage squeeze blamed on low living costs in industry
Food and clothing are described as cheaper than ever, increasing worker purchasing power. The text argues wage increases or shorter hours would erode profits and trigger lower wage levels, claiming workers are intelligent enough to grasp the issue.
Rival Trout Count Sparks Public Scrutiny
In Deer Park Cleveland and Dan fished for trout with an initial tally of 22 for Cleveland and 36 for Dan. Frances challenged the results advocating a fair count. A revised report later shows Cleveland 36 and Dan 22, amid underlying tensions and the influence of political figures.
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Cleveland
Dan
Deer Park
Frances
Albany
Gen
Arthur
Bodwell Nominated for Maine Governor by Republicans
J. D. Bodwell nominated by the Republican Convention on the ninth inst for Maine governor. His rival is A. C. Hamlin. Bodwell has served as mayor of Hallowell for two consecutive years and in the Legislature. He is described as honest and upright with sound business principles. The campaign is expected to be lively and the Republicans will vigorously cleanse issues.
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J. D. Bodwell
Maine
A. C. Hamlin
Bodwell
Hallowell
Tur Times Reflects on Gladstone Irish Measure and American Influence
The Tur Times of London calls Gladstone's Irish measure a sign English and Scottish voters resist machine politics from America. It suggests they might yet learn to profit from the American example.
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Tur Times of
London
Gladstone
America
Cleveland Renomination Prospects Mentioned Amid Narrow Field
The passage discusses Cleveland facing possible renomination with rivals Carlisle and Hill as potential threats. It notes Hendricks is dead and McDonald shelved, Thurman aged, Bayard unpopular, and suggests limited opposition if Cleveland pursues renomination.
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Cleveland
Col Young pledges to publish swindler list in paper
An exchange quotes Col Sam Young proposing to name every person who swindles him of his due pay in his newspaper. The speaker suggests public good justification and endorses compiling a public list of offenders.
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Sam Young
President Cleveland Seeks Tax Exemption in Buffalo
President Cleveland asks Buffalo assessors to exempt him from personal taxes and states he does not expect to reside there again. He plans Albany as his future home when retiring from public life.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Albany
Republicans of Chicago Plan Grand Blaine Demonstration
Chicago Republicans prepare for a July 4 mass meeting with national figures, followed by a parade and elaborate fireworks display. The event aims to showcase support for Blaine and celebrate Independence Day with speeches and ceremonies.
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Chicago
Atlas Copies Going Fast as Supply Shrinks
The notice urges quick action as remaining Atlas copies dwindle and first buyers secure limited stock. Bourne’s Home Rule speech provokes criticism from John Bull, not meeting expectations. Former President Arthur’s condition improves after a ride last Friday and several calls.
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Mr. Bourne
John Bull
Arthur
Republican Convention and primary plan for Warren county
The Republican Convention for Warren county is set for June 21 with primaries on June 19. The article details a new ballot based nomination, extended polling hours, and specific offices up for election including Congress Senate Assembly and local posts. It emphasizes voter turnout and lists the candidate prospects for Congress Senator Assembly Associate Judge and County Treasurer along with the 38 delegates allocated to districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Thompson
Republican County Committee
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
Assembly
Warren Academy
Local County Candidates Praised By Paper In Review
The article endorses candidates for county offices, noting the treasurer race is open with limited campaigning time. Albert P. Trushel of Glade is praised as a trustworthy clerk, and D. F. A. Wheelock is named as the sole candidate for County Surveyor. It urges voters to choose wisely under the new system and secure large majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Trushel
Glade
D. F. A. Wheelock
Crop report shows spring wheat area near 12 million acres
The Department of Agriculture reports spring wheat acreage at about 12,000,000 acres, with Dakota up one sixth from last year and Nebraska down, plus small changes in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Winter wheat quality dips slightly, while oats and barley show gains. cotton expansion slows in the East as Western expansion continues, net gain about 250,000 acres.
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Department of Agriculture
Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Kentucky
Ohio
Alleghanies
Agricultural statistics and wheat production report to Congress
The Commissioner of Agriculture reports world wheat output in 1885 at 2 110 000 bushels with consumption 2 165 000. A deficit of 55 000 000 arises from prior year surplus 125 000 000. Europe mid sized. India and Australia large. US down. For next year Australia India and South America harvested 32 000 000 bushels less than last year, US harvest up 100 000 000. US May 1 wheat stock 104 000 000 vs 152 000 000 in 1885. 1885 86 corn crop 1 617 000 000. Stock 587 000 000. exports 42 000 000. Winter wheat area now growing 24 757 087 spring 11 800 000 total 36 527 087.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Congress
Europe
India
Australia
United States
South America
Cleveland's Luck Based On Hidden Circumstance
The Cleveland Leader asserts Cleveland's fortunate rise traces to a little known fact. When elected Mayor of Buffalo he found Major Cutting in office as Mayor's Secretary for several terms and kept him. Cutting, now deceased, was a strong writer whose veto message against municipal corruption boosted Cleveland's local popularity and later his Governor nomination.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Major Cutting
Cutting
Dark Horse for Internal Affairs A McKean Leader
The Philadelphia Times profiles Lucius Rogers of McKean County as a potential Secretary of Internal Affairs. As chairman of the McKean County Republican committee and editor of the Smethport Miner he is portrayed as a strong reform candidate with prior service as Deputy Secretary and as Senate Reading Clerk.
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The
Phila. Times
L. Rogers
McKean
Lucius Rogers
McKean County Republican Committee
Smethport Miner
Dunkle
Senate
Oregon Elections Result Report From State Race Recap
Republicans re elected Hermann to Congress by a 1000 plurality and won Secretary of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Public Printer posts. Democrats chose Governor Treasurer and Supreme Judge. Prohibitionists polled about 2000 votes. Democrats gain control of state institutions for four years.
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Oregon
Hermann
Consent to run as delegate to Republican State Convention
A Freeport Journal item notes candidates say they have consented to run as delegates, stressing no coercion by friends or public pressure. They plan to learn voters’ will after election results.
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Freeport Journal
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Boost
A 19th century health advertisement urges readers to avoid stock tips and trust Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for impure blood and lingering illnesses. It claims liver action restores health and quickly cures palpitations, asthma, bronchitis, or catarrh linked to consumption risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sellers
Oneida Market Declared Ne Plus Ultra Market
The Oneida Market is hailed as the ne plus ultra of markets, celebrated as the premier destination for shoppers seeking top offerings and exceptional value.
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Oneida
Home Rule concept contrasted with imperial governance
At a Port land Maine meeting Blaine explains Home Rule as the right of a state or territory to self govern. He compares Ireland under British rule with Maine and New York, arguing for a federal system where Ireland England Wales and Scotland have separate legislatures and larger imperial decisions rest with a representative Parliament.
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United States
Ireland
Great Britain
Maine
New York
England
Wales
Scotland
British Empire
United States of America
Warren
Tna
Hartford
Phenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe of England
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Philadelphia
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Vermont
Mutual Life
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Eae
Beaty Block
Warren, Pa
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum meets in Philadelphia
The widows and orphan's fund opened the last fiscal year with 28219.81 in balance and received 1068095.61 from eleven assessments while 1068500 in payments were made. Since 1877 the order has paid benefits totaling 5700000. Pennsylvania has 150 councils and 8000 members. Nationwide the order runs 965 councils with 65000 members.
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Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Philadelphia
Widows and Orphan’s Fund
the Order
Edenburg National Condemns Bums In Election Bribery Tale
The Edenburg National condemns bums who sway elections by demanding money and favors. Candidates face constant pressure as they bribe and appease these voters who bleed them dry and then switch allegiance to the rival on election day.
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Edenburg
Republican County Convention Adopts Key Resolutions
At the Franklin Republican County Convention the body reaffirmed devotion to party principles, backed General James A. Beaver for governor, endorsed Capt. W. Mackey for Congress, called for enforcement of the State Constitution, and urged a nonpartisan, special election on liquor prohibition.
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Franklin
Venango County
James A. Beaver
Powderly Speech Reinforces Knights of Labor Strike Policy
Scranton June 9 General Master Workman Powderly denies rumors of capture by communistic elements and outlines Knights of Labor rules for strikes. Local assemblies must vote secretly on strikes, with weekly votes during any strike, arbitration first then last resort. The general board would handle interstate strikes, commissions of organizers canceled and no drink-addicted organizers appointed.
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Powderly
Knights of Labor
Scranton
Workman
Cleveland
General Executive Board
Southwest
Imported registered horse offered to farmers and breeders
An imported registered horse is offered to farmers and stock breeders at affordable rates. The horse may be viewed at M. B. Roudebush's boarding stable or Warren Hotel barn on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with all information available from Jno. F. Crarx & Co.
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M. B. Roudebush
Warren Hotel
Jno. F. Crarx & Co
Ely's Dream Balm Offered For Hay Fever Cure
Describes hay fever and rose cold symptoms including inflamed nostrils tear ducts and throat with acrid mucus and sneezing. Promotes Ely Brothers Ely's Dream Balm as a reliable remedy priced 50 cents at druggists or 60 cents by mail registered from Owego New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Owego
N. Y
Sixth Annual Pennsylvania Temperance Meeting at Williamsport
The sixth annual meeting of the Constitutional Temperance Amendment Association of Pennsylvania will be held at Williamsport on June 23 and 24 with representation by all ministers, two lay delegates from each congregation, and two from each temperance society. John E. DuBois, noted as a wealthy yet unpretentious figure, is featured as a pitcher for the Dubois baseball club. The State Board of Agriculture holds its summer session in Scranton starting June 16 with Gov. Pattison presiding. The State Teachers’ Association meets in Allentown for its 32nd annual gathering July 6 to 8, 1886.
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Constitutional Temperance Amendment Association of Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Temperance Society
John E. DuBois
Dubois
State Board of Agriculture
Scranton
Pattison
F. L. Mitchell
O. L. Mitchell
Antoinette Mitchell
Fred H. Mitchell
C. A. Mitchell
D. H. Mitchell
South West Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Enterprise and
Garland Road
Parmelia S. Hunter
Hunter
Charles Goodwell
State of
L. B. Wood
Said Goodwell
East Oil Creek Company
F. L. Mitchel
F. W. Mitchell
R. A. Love
Warren
Reforming Road Taxes for Proper Work and Oversight
A farmer argues that road taxes are routinely paid under false pretenses with little work completed. He proposes county districting with road supervisors, accountable audits, and penalties for neglect. He also suggests competitive premiums for well performed road work to spur genuine effort.
Notable 1886 News Briefs From Across The Nation
Mrs. Grant and Col. Grant will spend the summer at West Point with family. Insurance firms form fast in the west to cover windstorm losses. Col. Richard Hoe dies in Florence on June 8. Canada bars oleo margarine imports. Confederate veterans and G A R observe Decoration Day in Texas and elsewhere. Chicago riot fund tops $70,000 and grows. Secretary Whitney pledges ships to cadets at Annapolis to carry the flag. Edward Hale becomes first honorary member chosen by Vassar women. London fashion trend favors large projecting hair plaits. Rev. Dr. Sunderland receives $100 for the President’s wedding ceremony. the bill is a novelty kept as a memento.
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Whitney
Naval Cadets
Annapolis
Edward Everette Hale
Vassar College
Vassar
London
Dr. Sunderland
Sunderland
Warren County Common Pleas Jury Trials Set
Warren County forth week of June 1886 to begin Monday June 2 includes cases Philo H Weaver vs Joseph Hall et al L A Rogers vs Samuel Davidson Citizens National Bank of Warren Pa vs S Mortroe Hall Peter Berry et al vs L F Watson et al Davis Urey vs J G Beilstein et al D Shear vs M Ross Prothonotary ARIRD Ss H Brices Deputy Prothonotary Warren Pa June 1886
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Warren Co
Common Pleas
Philo H. Weaver
Joseph Hall
L. A
M. Ross
D. A. Arird
Ss. H. Brices
Prothy’s
Warren, Pa
Strikes Costly For Third Avenue Rail Drivers
New York reports show strikes by Third Avenue street railway drivers have cost about $1,000,000 in capital and labor losses. Strikers lose over $200,000 in wages for nine idle weeks. the company loses around $200,000. A two day city tie up costs other firms $500,000 and workers $50,000. Trades suffer $50,000 more from loss of business. Initially 1,500 strikers, over 1,000 are still idle.
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New York
Third Avenue Street Railroad
Third Avenue Company
Oceanic brings Hong Kong and Yokohama dates to city
The Oceanic arrived with Hong Kong dates to May 15 and Yokohama dates to May 25. Reports say Corea faces famine with Seoul suffering 500 deaths and seven years of poor harvests. Local ads urge shoppers to save money on groceries and promote Arnica Oil Liniment and hardware goods at local merchants.
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San Francisco
Oceanic
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Corea
Seoul
C. P. Henry, Grocer
A. W. Merck
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Mackey
Watson
Brainerd
Erie County
Brokenstraw
Pinc Glove
Pleasant
Conewango
Pittsfield
Cherry Grove
Sular Grove
Corydon
Deerfield
Sheffield
Eldred
Triumph
Columbus Bor
Youngsville
Tidioute
Limesto
Clearendod
SEC Y Internal Affairs
Portland
Blaine
Royal Arcanum
State Teachers’ Association
Allentown
Co. Com
Rouse Fund
West
Richard M. Hoe
Florence
Italy
Confederate Veterans
G. A. R. United
Austin
South
Reverdy B. Stewart
Allen & Eest
R.T. Tunstall
Orrick, Bank and Bar
Water Street
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill & CO
John Sill
W.C. Allan
Allegheny Spring Hotel
Irvington, Warren CO
Irvington
Warren Exchange
Genth
University of Pennsylvania
Lee Spring
Bunham & Cornwell
Proprietors
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells &C
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Ullman & Philpott Mfg. Co’s
William Spinner
Diamond Block
L. Noel
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
of Savings Bank
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
D. A. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
Jas, Clark
H.S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
COAL
Second Street
Liberty
Ackley
A. Johnson & Siegfried’s
Variety Hall
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn’a
D. Shear
Jacob Keller
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
G. G. Mead & CO
G.G. Mead & CO
Laurel and High Streets
T. S. Messner
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Johnson Bowers
Steber Block
Schellhammer & Lesser
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