Prohibition Amendment Leads in Warren County Vote
Dispatches indicate a large turnout with Warren County favoring the prohibition amendment by about 900 votes. Officials may adjust the total slightly. majorities are listed for towns such as Sugar Grove Eldred Deerfield Youngsville South West Cherry Grove Freehold Columbus Corydon Spring Creek and others with a total majority for prohibition reported as 919 and mixed results in districts including Warren-Fast and West.
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Warren County
Sugar Grove
Eldred
Deerfield
Emeteimiud
Youngsville
South West
Cherry Grove
Batmingtomn
Freehold
Cccceceeescerenes Setamee
Columbus
Adesh Beans Corydon
Spring Creek
ODEN
Okiptnas
Prohibition
Warren—Fast Dist
West Dist
Coroner rules South Fork club liable for Johnstown flood disaster
Coroner Hammer of Westmoreland concludes the inquest on the Ninevah death finding the South Fork hunting and fishing club responsible for the Johnstown flood due to gross negligence and poor repairs. He removes railroads from blame as the canal era ends and warns of club member villa invasions and threats to W S Boyer.
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Hammer
Westmoreland County
Ninevah
South Fork Dam
Johnstown
South Fork Hunting and Fishing Club
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Canal
W.S. Boyer
New York Law Sparks Opposition Over Electric Chair
In New York State electricians and others oppose a new law that prescribes death by electricity instead of hanging. Kemmler the Buffalo murderer is affected. Critics call the method uncertain and cruel noting the first victim might die of old age if the law is ruled unconstitutional.
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New York State
Kemmler
Buffalo
President stays neutral as Virginia factions clash over Mahone
The article notes tax day in Washington with Virginia Republicans split over Mahone and anti Mahone. The President declines to meddle, saying he will appoint men on merit regardless of faction and lets Virginians settle their dispute themselves.
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Washington
Virginia
Mahone
Harrison
Beaver
Dublin
Ireland
President faces pressures from office seekers
The piece argues that rather than office seekers troubling the President, the President himself bothers the seekers. It notes he is elected to run the government and questions how he can govern without those in office, implying mutual dependence between leadership and appointees.
General Hasrmas praised for crisis work at Johnstown
Gen Hasrmas earns praise for handling a Johnstown crisis while Gov Beaver faced criticism for delay. Supporters note Beaver worked night and day in Harrisburg.
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Hasrmas
Johnstown
Beaver
Harrisburg
President to Spend Weeks in Maine with Blaine
The notice reports the President will stay a few weeks with Secretary Blaine in Maine. Democratic papers face concern over the rift between the President and his secretary and must devise new angles.
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Blaine
Maine
Porter Joax Hvanson Rewarded By Halford After Rescue
Hvanson, a Johnstown train porter, aided Secretary Halford’s wife and child to safety and, on Halford’s recommendation, is given a Treasury Department position. The remark asks who says Republicans are ungrateful, asserting Halford’s gratitude.
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Joax Hvanson
Johnstown
Halford
Treasury Department
Beaver Opposes $250000 Special Session Spending
Governor Beaver says a $250000 request for a special session to appropriate twice that amount wastes funds and only causes unnecessary suffering when the money can be obtained without such a session.
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Beaver
Johnstown Calamity Prompts Varied Community Reactions
The disaster elicits broad donor response as many contribute funds and aid while others critique the crowd for venality. The piece contrasts generosity with perceived flaws in the response.
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Johnstown
Brice Elected DNC Chairman Promises Free Trade
The election of Mr Brice as Chair man of the Democratic National Committee signals Cleveland and Free Trade support for their candidates in the 1892 race.
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Brice
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland and
Free Trade
Storms and floods raise premium year nationwide
The year will see premiums rise as storms floods and cyclones affect insurance costs across the country. Policyholders face higher rates while insurers adjust pricing to cover increased risk and claims.
Republican urged to subscribe for mail weekly press
A call to action promotes subscription for the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press at a price of 1.75 dollars. The notice targets Republican readers, emphasizing the benefit of obtaining the paper. It presents a single persuasive offer without additional context or details.
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Mail
Phila
High License proves effective in Philadelphia gains
A Philadelphia year under High License cut drunkenness by half and closed dives. Sunday liquor sales nearly ended, boosting the city treasury by 534460 dollars. Licensed saloons fell from 5773 to 1205, police arrests dropped 40 percent, and House of Correction commitments fell 50 percent.
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Philadelphia
Law and Order Society
House of Correction
White House Delegation Learnings From Baltimore Visit
A Baltimore delegation pressed a local candidate with speeches at the White House. The President paused, noting he cannot remember oral endorsements, and warned that such efforts are impractical for any human to recall. The party then traveled to Washington for further festivities.
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Baltimore
White House
Baltime
Washington
Gov Hill liquor vetoes reveal party over temperance in New York
The piece argues third party defeat led to Gov Hill's vetoes of temperance bills and views Hill's administration as controlled by liquor interests. It claims Democrats and Prohibitionists failed, blaming both for pro liquor governance and urging voters to choose governance by the people over saloons.
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Hill
New York
Empire State
President travels to Cape May Point with family
Last Thursday Mrs. Harrison and Dr. Scott joined by children visited Cape May Point as guests of Mr. Wanamaker. The President traveled to the depot with them and, after a brief exchange with a ticket agent, insisted he should pay his fare, asserting he is as amenable to the Inter-State Commerce bill as any private citizen.
Senator William E Caanpier Nominated for U S Senate
The New Hampshire senator nominee last week is praised as a strong choice with a record of service to country and party. He faced bitter foes at home but won the caucus and is seen as a likely victor with broad public support.
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William E. Caanpier
New Hampshire
U.S
Republican Party
Sun ponders Columbus view on World’s Exposition location
The N Y Sun speculates that if Columbus were consulted he would favor New York over Washington for the World’s Exposition. It chides itself for not pursuing the angle, calling it a potential Sun pattern of enterprise.
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N.Y
Gen Hastings Farewell Note Echoed in Philadelphia Papers
The Philadelphia papers critique the season’s cruelest cut toward Gen Hastings praising the gallant and good looking general and wishing for a better fate for him.
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Philadelphia
Gen. Hastings
Arnica and Oil Liniment Warranty Advertised by Morris and Mullen
The proprietors Morris and Mullen of North Carolina guarantee every bottle of Arnica and Oil Liniment to give satisfaction or a full refund.
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Morris & Mullen
N.C. En
Workmen Rally At Johnstown Ruins In Massive Recovery Effort
Last Monday a large force of about 5,500 men fought through debris under Gen Hastings. Deafening dynamite blasts and rising activity marked progress above the stone bridge as four Philadelphia fire engines pumped ponds and cellars. Commissary reports show 20,515 fed Monday while Pittsburg relief plans 100 portable houses from Chicago to shelter survivors. The aim is to rebuild from the ruins though chaos limits permanent plans.
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Gen. Hastings
Stone Bridge
Philadelphia
Spangler
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Chicago
State takes charge at Johnstown under Gen Hastings supervision
The State assumed control of Johnstown operations last Wednesday with Gen Hastings in command. A three member commission will oversee labor and distribution of supplies to the needy, funded by the State. Gov. Beaver resists an extra legislative session to fund relief, having borrowed a million dollars from Philadelphia merchants. Hastings vows decisive, businesslike action and full use of soldiers to expedite relief efforts.
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Johnstown
Gen. Hastings
Beaver
Philadelphia
Long Credit Promises For Johnstown Restart
At a late Johnstown business meeting General Hastings said Eastern firms promise long credit to those resuming trade. Merchants vow rapid resumption, assist committee with provisions, restore prosperity, and thank Hastings. He added streets will be cleared and contracts made to reopen access for merchants.
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Johnstown
Gen
Hastings
From Affluence to Poverty in Johnstown flood cases
The Pittsburg Dispatch recalls two Johnstown disaster stories. A German immigrant who arrived with $1.50 twenty years ago says he now has $3.50 and will work again. A former wealthy wife and mother of four waits in rain at the Adams relief station, now homeless and widowed with no children.
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Pittsburg
Johnstown
Vine Street
Adams
Goff
J. C. Kelton
Drum
Col. Kelton
Pennsylvania
West Point
Juniata Valley
Pennsylvania Road
Armaugh
Dublin
Walnut River
Kansas
Uniontown
Wichita & Western Railway
Austin S. Hatch
Cincinnati Enquirer
China
Suchow
Yang Tse
Col. McClure
Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
United States Navy
Protestant Episcopal Church
A. P. Diller
David J. Beale
D. D
David M. Miller
First Methodist Church
H. L. Chapman
A. L. Kendall
Keebler
C. L. E. Cartwright
Methodist Church
Conemaugh
H. R. Goodchild
N. Y
Quebec
United States
Suez Canal
Europe
Spain
Netherlands
Natalie
Servia
Victoria
Lady Dufferin
India
England
Sandringham
London
Ceylon
Queen Victoria
Hildyard
Princess Royal
Prince of Wales
St. Katherine
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Chang
Mr. Barnum
Celestial Kingdom
Pesth
Mexico
Chiapas
Palanque
The New Census Seeks Data From Doctors and Farmers
The Superintendent of the new Census Robt P Porter asks U S physicians to aid in compiling births and deaths for the Census year June 1 1889 to May 31 1890. He urges farmers to keep farm product and livestock records to improve accuracy of returns for the Eleventh Census.
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Robt. P. Porter
U. S
Jubal Early Visits Winchester Mocking Sheridan Ride
The piece recalls Gen Jubal Early visiting Winchester Virginia and deriding Gen Sheridan’s Cedar Creek ride. It notes Early’s claims and taunts toward the fallen Civil War foe while recounting his past defeat near Shenandoah valley and calling him out for old bravado.
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Early
Jubal Early
Louisiana
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Rosser
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Restores Hair Growth
A letter from P. J. Cullen of Saratoga Springs, N Y, describes his father losing all hair at age about fifty and regaining a natural color and fine growth after one month of using Ayer’s Hair Vigor, with full restoration by three months.
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Ayer
P. J. Cullen
Saratoga Springs, N. Y
Fragmentary musings mix doubt and dark humor
A reader notes doubt about life and asserts death not worth dying, while a coal man hints at wealth and a detective remark toys with the gun as a shadow.
Johnstown Flood Scenes From a Relief Traveler
Mr F H Ball recounts a Johnstown relief visit after the disaster. He notes relief work led by Gen Wiley and Mrs Hastings, morgue records by Dr Silliman, and daily clothing distributions. He describes streets erased by flood, the shattered cityscape from 26th Street to the Bay, and photographer access with a hidden Kodak.
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F. H. Ball
Conemaugh Valley
Erie
Johnstown Company
Johnstown
Dr. Silliman
Gen. Wiley
Gen
Mrs. Hastings
East Liberty
Silliman
26Th St
Sassafra
Points on Health and Diet Beliefs in Sleep and Digestion
A collection of health notes argues sleepers must be well rested to avoid breakdowns and warns water deficiency harms digestion. It questions artificial teeth for the aged, claims milk cannot sustain full labor, and suggests mild dietary and hygiene measures for mental work and insomnia.
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Henry Thompson
Lancet
Notable 1890s News Snapshots From Global Headlines
Gen Cameron sent $1000 to flood sufferers. Actor John Gilbert died in Boston. Hanlan retires from rowing. Army of the Potomac reunion planned at Orange. Prohibition vote looms in Rhode Island. multiple global events and floods reported.
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Cameron
John Gilbert
Boston
Hanlan
Australia
Army of the Potomac
Orange
Odd Social Mores In Vanity Fair Era
A collection of aphoristic observations on reading habits gender roles and public style. The tone mocks social pretensions noting women readers public image and the ease of vanity while gentry avoid snubbing others and servants’ wages.
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Vanity Fair
Transpiring Events and Social Quirks of the Era
A compilation notes forgotten sums and social curiosities including a Jersey cow sale, a Minnesota misde meanor on printing criminal executions, Wanamaker distributing 104 248 to employees, and theater matinee seat rules favoring ladies. It also recounts Hadji Hussein Ghooly Khan’s attempted calls being refused as a pedlar.
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Mary Anne
St. Lamberts
Minnesota
New York
Wanamaker
Hadji Hussein Ghooly Khan
Washington
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France
Boston Herald
Rhode Island
Oil City
Oklahoma
Stanley
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Gov. Hill
Capt. Armes
District of Columbia
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Company
Edison Company
Iowa
Fort Madison
Moss
Burray
Orkney
George Petrie
Reaper
San Francisco
Sydney
Reaper and Gatherer
Brenhilda
Oceanic Steamship Company
City of Mexico
Merced Market
British Columbia
Odd Fellows of
Atlantic
New England
James O. Woodward
Albany
The
Order
F. R. Scott
Ade
Third Street
Library Hall
Infant
Warren
Third St
Allegheny Springs
Llegheny Springs
Irvine
Warren Co
Allegheny
J. A. Culbertson
Geo. D. Frederick
Warren County Common Pleas
Eliza Frederick
Borough of
County Court of Common Pleas
Henry Fuellhart
Dinnsmoor & Cable
Attys
E. M. Thomas
Baro
Clarendon
Warren Co. Pa
BE. H. Bradley
Admr
North Clarendon
Struthers
Tate
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
Warren, Pa
General Agents
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Liberty
Warren, la
Iorms
A. A. Davis & CO
Mail Order Department
Jos.Horne & Co’s
Pittsburgh, PA
Phil Fortune
Phil
Jamestown, N. Y
Frewsburg and Russell
Atjg Warren
an-See
G. H. Dunham
J.J. Dunn
Etters
W. B. Sanford
Joel G. Lambort
Sanford
Sanford, Warren Co
Rew
Als
Lee Blank
Gs Om Short Netics
Adl
Eee
Boe
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
Marriea
L. F. Watson
BR. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
B. Nesmith James Clark
L. B. Wood
J. K. Ronne
Hickory Street
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