Republican State Committee fixes rules for Harrisburg convention
The Republican State Committee of Philadelphia issues permanent rules for the Harrisburg state convention to be held June 25, 1890, at 10 A.M. Delegates will be chosen as for General Assembly nominations, with conventions not earlier than the third Wednesday in August, and at least sixty days' notice. The committee favors broad primary participation while preserving party structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Republican Party
H. Annpdrews
Dependent Pension Bill Nears Final Adoption
After long struggle, conference committees agree on the Dependent Pension bill. It promises monthly pensions to surviving soldiers, widows, orphans, and dependent parents, ranging from six to twelve dollars, with broad fiscal uncertainty. The piece argues the nation’s moral duty and gratitude to defenders and their families.
Derry Calls for United Action for World’s Fair
Chauncey M. Derry addressed the Press Club of Chicago urging united effort for the World’s Fair. He urged no hesitation and a national international character fostered by the United States, arguing the fair will succeed with or without exhibitors from free trade nations and praising protection for American industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Derry
Press Club
Chicago
United Action
United States
Ballot Reform Sparks NY Printing Debate
New York plans a 40 million ballot print run for the next election. Reformers propose one ballot per voter while the Governor’s plan calls for two to six or more ballots per voter. The Governor had opposed the Australian system as complex and impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notable rise in insurance losses and disease toll
Tu grip causes an increase of assessments in many benefit societies. Twenty-nine insurance companies report that their losses during the first quarter of the present year were twenty two per cent more than during the corresponding quarter of the previous year. It is estimated the disease carried off nearly or quite 20,000 persons in this country.
Senate OKs original package pill. House pending review
A bill to enforce the Supreme Court original package ruling on interstate liquor traffic has cleared the Senate and moved to the House. The House Committee expresses doubt about the need for a special law and will consider the measure when reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
House
House Committee
Temperance appeal by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Employers should follow the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad example as a practical temperance measure. They dispatched a circular to every employee warning that intoxication on or off duty will lead to discharge, a firm stance against drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Quay Described as Power Behind Throne in Democratic Field
The New York Times notes Senator Quay is active in rallying Republican efforts for governor and is described as the power behind the throne in the Democratic contest as well. Report emphasizes his influence across parties and circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Times
Senator Quay
Alliance's shaky foothold among Kansas farmers noted
In Kansas and other areas where the Alliance appeared to prosper, farmers are standing aloof. Observers expect the Alliance to be a short-lived affair there as it struggles to gain sustained support.
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Kansas
German Government Pays Emin Pasna in Africa
Emin Pasna is to be paid a salary of 50000 dollars annually by the German Government for laboring in the wilds of Africa. The comparison notes the sum is nearly as good as a pitcher in a baseball club.
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Emin Pasna
Africa
Man seeks little yet enjoys much in this world
A pithy reflection contrasts the phrase man desires little with the newspaper’s observation that people crave a sample of everything. The line hints at human appetite for abundance despite professed simplicity.
Renomination talk for Hon Henry Hall targets Harrisburg
Honor Henry Hall of Mercer county is renominated for the Legislature and poised for a larger majority possibly becoming Speaker of the next House. He praises Senator Allen and Representative Thompson from Warren and Harrisburg experience, endorsing Republican efforts to send them back. Hall, a leading lawyer, is praised for zeal and usefulness, with two term rule cited and hope for Thompson’s re election. Hall commends Allen and notes Venango’s stance on concurrence.
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Henry Hall
Mercer County
Warren County
Allen
Representative Thompson
Harrisburg
Thompson
Venango
Hall
Inviting Visitors to Mount Gretna Encampment
Washington dispatch reports Gen Hastings and Pennsylvania officers met with the Secretary of War to arrange sending troops to Mount Gretna for the July 19 encampment. Hastings will invite President Harrison to visit. Harrison may attend July 24 with Cabinet officers and Gen Schofield. The War Department planned to send regular cavalry batteries and infantry to the encampment.
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Washington
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Mount Gretna
Harrison
Keystone
Schofield
Secretary of War
Election of Congressmen through national voting law compromise
Republicans in Congress aim to pass a national election law to elect and reelect Congressmen without state interference. Rowell and Lodge introduced bills, caucuses shaped a compromise accepted by Speaker Reed, with a new caucus to adopt and speedily consider the measure. Democrats resented jeopardizing majorities versus quorum counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
West Virginia
House
Messrs. Rowell
Lodge
Reed
Wolfe Breaks With Pattison Gaining Backing From Independents
Hon Charles Wolfe, Union County leader of the Independents in 1882 and 1886, declares the Independents will not vote for ex Governor Pattison if he runs. Wolfe, once Pattison’s staunch ally, now foresees shifting sentiment and questions the use of past missteps as political ammunition in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Wolfe
Union Co
Pattison
Wolfe
Oregon Returns Show Democratic Governor Elect. GOP Retains Legislature
From Oregon reports Democrats elect a Governor while Republicans hold the Legislature and Congressmen. Harrison’s 1888 margin was about 7,000. the new result signals a promising Democratic uptick. Congressman Hermann, a Protectionist, is reelected by around 10,000, reflecting support for tariffs over Clevelandite tariff reform.
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Oregon
Harrison
Warren Ledger
Congress
Hermann
Cleveland
Ex rebel proposes statue of Grant funded by Southern soldiers
Baltimore Sun prints a communication from a former rebel urging a statue to Gen. Grant in Baltimore funded exclusively by Southern soldiers. He argues such a memorial would refute claims of Southern disloyalty and honor the Union victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Grant
Baltimore
McEnlley Faces Re-election Challenge in New Ohio District
Ohio congressman McEnlley, seeking re-election in a district carved by a Democratic legislature, braces for a tough race despite a 2500 vote Democratic majority. The mayor, undaunted, vows a hot fight and sends success to McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEnlley
Ohio
McKinley
Newspaper Etiquette Note From Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe observes that unfriendly newspaper mentions never seem to go astray in the mail, while positive stories about individuals rarely prompt any simple thanks from readers.
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Atchison Globe
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Disease Purifier
Advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters regulates the action of disease outlets the bowels skin and kidneys, presenting the preparation as the best purifying tonic. The copy emphasizes cleansing and health benefits without medical claims or endorsements.
Republicans Poised to Sweep as Democratic Split Deepens
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Republicans face no fear of losing the state race for governor. Democratic factions, Pattison and Wallace, are bitterly divided with no sincere contest. The rift promises no compromise, making a Democratic win unlikely and giving the Republicans like Delamater or Hastings easy statewide sweep.
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Phila. Inquirer
Pattison
Wallace
Hill
Cleveland
Scranton
Delamater
Hastings
Stone
Judges widen liquor sales without license in several states
Across states judges rule that liquor in original packages may be sold without a license despite contrary laws. In Armstrong county Judge Reyburn holds selling to a habitual drunkard violates police law, signaling broader police power to curb poisonous or adulterated liquors and disorderly premises, with potential benefits if it limits access to drinkers and minors.
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Reyburn
Armstrong County
Silverman
Armstrong
State of Things
Voting rights and party power in postwar U S
A contemporary opinion piece argues Republicans control government despite Democratic plurality. It accuses intimidation of black Republicans in the South to suppress their votes and calls for equal voting rights and honest counting. The text cites a New York World claim and urges remedy to restore rightful political power for all voters.
Quay and Sherman Clash Over Sergeant at Arms Vote
Washington dispatches report a heated exchange between Senator Quay and Senator Sherman after Sherman did not vote for Quay's candidate Bailey for Sergeant at Arms as promised. The confrontation is tied to animosity from the Presidential Convention and reflects political fallout.
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Washington
Quay
Sherman
Bailey
Ribbons on Miss Gigglegoggle Graduating Dress Costly
In Boston Mr Staid questions Mrs McFall about Miss Gigglegoggle's education. She replies educated indeed, noting the graduating dress ribbons alone cost over $50.
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Boston
Staid
Brooklyn Man Resists Postmaster Role
Brooklyn resident Andrew D. Baird refuses the idea of becoming Postmaster in a quirky situation, noted as unusual since most men seek or push for such appointments. The report emphasizes the rarity of his stance and suggests sharing the detail widely.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Andrew D. Baird
Letter by Horace Mix on politics and temperance support
Horace Mix defends his Higgins alignment and temperance stance in a June 10 1890 letter. He condemns treason seen in Richmond, praises C W Stone O C Allen C C Thompson George Higgins and Mr Briggs, and argues for stable party loyalty over shifting occupations. He recalls Corry convention memory and references Jackson Calhoun Buchanan Lindsey Conkling Platt.
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Horace Mix
Higgins
C. W. Stone
O. C. Allen
C. C. Thompson
George H. Higgins
Mr. Briggs
Prohibitionists
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Uncle Watson
Corry
Congress
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Calhoun
Buchanan
Lindsey
Conkling and Platt
United States Senate
Political notes on 23d district primaries and local races
In the 23d Congressional district the Republican Committee met at Pittsburg and set new primaries for Sept 6 to fill Bayne's vacancy. In Maine Democrats join anti prohibition efforts. Erie and Crawford counties Republican conferees met in Corry. Griswold nominated for Congress with 12,793 total votes. Forest county Republicans nominate a full ticket. tight Assembly race. Stone carries county by 339 votes.
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Republican Committee
Pittsburg
Bayne
Maine
Erie
Crawford
Corry
Griswold
Culbertson
Congress
Burleigh
Harrison
Reed
E. F. Valentine
Nebraska
U. S. Senate
W. P. Canaday
Bailey
Penna
West Point Neb
Forest County
Sam’l D. Irwin
Tionesta
C. W. Clark
Senate
Harry R. Wilson
Clarion
Assembly
S.S. Towler
Jenks
C. M. Arner
J. R. Osgood
Kingsley
James McIntyre
Harmony
C. F. Ledebur
Political critique and misread census notices in Butler county
The Farmers party gains traction in Kansas but would hurt agriculture, while Warren Pennsylvania schoolchildren reveal eye defects in about one fifth. Meadville officials under John B. Mates flood envelopes with official notices and fountain pen ads, risking fines and imprisonment.
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Farmers’ Party
Kansas
Buffalo Express
Warren
Meadville Gazette
John B. Mates
Butler County
Meadville Journal
Mary Andersons private wedding in London June 17
Mary Anderson wed Antonio Navarro in a private ceremony in London yesterday morning. Civil and social notes report Northwest crops thriving with a 30 percent rise in acreage over last year. Burglars robbed a Gloversville jewelry store on June 11, blowing the safe for about 20000 dollars. Cedric Burnett, son of Frances Hodgson Burnett, is dying of consumption near Philadelphia.
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Mary Anderson
London
Antonio Navarro
Gloversville
N. Y
Yessir
Ilam
Cedric Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lord Fauntleroy
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Samuel J. Randall
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Stanley
America
Miss Brackett
Princess of Wales
England
Insurance receipts and losses in Pennsylvania 1889 report
Insurance Commissioner Foster reports total life company premiums in Pennsylvania for 1889 reached 13 827 336 09 dollars. Five Pennsylvania companies: 4 162 413 97 dollars. Other state and foreign fire and marine: 5 959 913 75 dollars. Grand total insurance paid in 1889: 23 949 665 81 dollars, up from the prior year. Accident and casualty premiums in other states paid in Pennsylvania: 333 142 75 dollars. Life company losses in 1889 totaled 5 504 326 71 dollars, with home companies paying 652 458 10 and out-of-state 4 651 868 61. Life in force at year end: 744 522 policies, 398 712 507 dollars. Assessment life income: 1 053 848 68. expenditures: 945 679 35. Beginning year company membership: 93 315. end: 25 377.
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Foster
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Temperance Speakers Hear Violent Rhetoric in New York
The National Temperance Workers in New York hear fiery oratory from Henry Clay Bascom Joseph Cook and Gen Green Clay Smith endorsing muskets and bloodshed to stop liquor while others defect over their violent methods. Buffalo Express.
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National Temperance Workers
New York
Henry Clay Bascom
Kentucky
Horace Greeley
Henry
Joseph Cook
Boston
Green Clay Smith
Prohibition
Buffalo Express
Marriage fixed for July twelfth of the Tennant and Stanley
The marriage between Mr Stanley and Miss Dorothy Tennant is fixed for July 12. Wedding presents arrive from across England, many from people unknown to the couple. The growing generosity suggests the explorer's tenant may manage to pay the rent.
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Mr. Stanley
Dorothy Tennant
England
Miss Ten
Improvement the Promise of Cure By Burdock Blood Bitters
Dyspepsia relief is claimed from Burdock Blood Bitters with testimonials from G C White of Taberg New York and W W Hamilton of Lock Haven Pennsylvania. The ad asserts two bottles cured long standing dyspepsia and urges readers to try the remedy for relief.
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G. C. White
Taberg
N. Y
W. W. Hamilton
Lock Haven
Drunkenness cure ad touts Golden Specific
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness in any drink without the drinker’s knowledge, promising a quick permanent cure for moderate drinkers and alcoholics alike. It asserts no harmful effects and guarantees cures, directing readers to the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati for details.
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Golden Specific Co
Race Street
Cincinnati
Remedy Ad Promises Cure for Consumption
A physician declares a positive remedy for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who send their express and postal addresses. The notice, signed by T. A. Slocum M. D., lists 181 Pearl Street and invites inquiries from those afflicted seeking a hopeless cure.
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P. O
T. A. Slocum
M. O
Pearl St
The Mart Subscription Offer For Campaign News
The Mart will be sent from issue to issue until after the election next November for fifty cents postpaid. It offers local and general news with political information at a low price and will remain straight Republican. Subscribe by addressing E. Cowan & Co. in Warren, Pa and postage stamps are welcomed.
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Mart
E. Cowan & Co
Warren, Pa
Pennsylvania's Name and Penn's Woods Origins
A letter dated January 5, 1681 by William Penn explains how Pennsylvania got its name as Penn’s Woods after negotiations in court and royal confirmation. The text mentions the secretary's reluctance, the name Sylvania, and the King’s decision to preserve Penn in honor of Penn's father. Also referenced are Groceries of all kinds at Trushel & Co's Glade promising savings at a model store.
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Pennsylvania
William Penn
England
New Wales
Sylvania
Penn
Trushel & Co’s
Glade
Warren Retail Market Prices From Warren
Corrected weekly by Goodrich and Fehlman. Prices paid by Warren for commodities including apples butter beans cheese evaporated apples hams lard potatoes onions flour syrup rice timothy seed and kerosene oil among others. Prices listed per unit for each item with units such as per bushel per pound per can per gallon and per sack.
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Warren Seereesee
Graham
Igen
High Life Java and Mocha Coffee advertisement
Boston May 16 1890 Warren Marit touts Winslow Rand Watson High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as the favorite of connoisseurs. The product is distributed through Goopricu & Fruitmay in Boston and New York firms note their lineup includes crackers wafers and oils. Remarked publishers praise Crown Acme Oil water white and smoke-free for family use sold by Goopricu Frenuman.
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Boston
Mass
Warren Marit
Winslow, Rand & Watson High Life
Gooprcu & Fruitmay
Winslow, Rand & Wilson
New York City
PusitiveRs Warren Matt
Warren
Goopricu & Frenuman
White Cloud Flour Sold Here in City Letter
Aton, May 20, 1890. Pusitioners Warren Matt. Gentlemen, tell the people of your city that the old reliable brand of White Cloud Flour, which has no equal, is sold only by the Popular Grocers, Goop ricu & Fentman. Yours truly, The F. Schumaker Milling Co.
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Axton
Warren Matt
Goopricu & Fentman
F. Schumaker Milling CO
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the Warren Meil
Charles W.stone
Lewis F. Watson
Orren C. Allen
Cc. C. Thompson
Geo. H. Higgins
Critt Marsh
Kinzua
H. Briggs
Phil N. Robinson
South West
John A. Akins
Brokenstraw
J.w.dunkle
A. L. Harrington
Pittsfield
H. Ken, Lyon
Sugar Grove
S.C. Graham
Eldred
Warren Academy
Isaac
Alden
Tay
N. Y. World
Galena
Riverside
Penn’a
Kemp
Geo. S. Davis’ Drug Store
Colby
Colby Piano Company
Theodore Pfaffin
Curcaco Corrace Organ Co
State Street
Curiaco, Inc
Colby Piano Co
Pfaffin
Antwerp
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Austraalia
Supreme Court of Saxony
Mosquittors
Siberta
Great Britain
Mount of Olives
Vienna
Escay
Thames
Eng
Top Royal Burg Museum
Nuremburg Castle
Conrad II
Hepner
Warren Retail Market
Goodrich & Fehlman
Warren Dea
Java
Warren Mat
Goopricu & Frut- Man
Holmes & Coutts
Haaltt
W. A. Alexander
Jamison
Mammoth Concert Co
Inez Mecusker
A. Bratt
Ty van Osten
N. Black
J. A. Kumler
F. Opperman
Gilmore
Coney Island
L. G. Noyes & Co
Siegel
Berlin
Knox
Dunlap Hat Agency
McGinty
George Ball
Frank Cusick
Dunham
da Erie Co
Mason & Hamlin
Organ & Piano Co
Siegels
Greenland
Water St
WM. Spinner
Diamond Block
Oneida Valley
Water Street
Bargain House
Hapgood
Boss Grocery
American Bargain House
J. GC. McCrory
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Anda Boilers
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
Germania Nursery Company
Rochester, N. B
Warren Savings Bank
Whering , PA
Marriea
A. J. Hazeltine
W. Beaty
Geo. B. Ensworth
Cashier
M.B. Dunham
A.J. Hazeltine
L. R. Freeman
Jas. Clark
L. B. Wood
G. W. Stone
0. W. Beaty
F.H. Rockwell
C.H. Noyes
DODDS
Foster, Milburn & CO
Proriotors
Buffalo
Davis
Liberty
Seighried & Co
Cagter
Youngsville
Brokenstraw Township
G. W. Coover
First National Bank
L.D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
de Ositora
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
H.Q. Root
M.C
Prani St
E. C. Ason & CO
Maple Grove Nurseries
Waterloo
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