General Grant At Mt McGregor Near Saratoga
Gen Grant traveled to Mt McGregor near Saratoga Springs last Tuesday. Vanderbilt provided a special car and Drexel’s cottage is his home. He grew tired on arrival but rested and revived briefly, yet appears to be slowly failing. The world watches as the famed veteran battles a relentless illness with resilience amid uncertainty about his remaining time.
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Mt. McGregor
Saratoga Springs
Vanderbilt
Mr. Drexel
Mr. McGregor
Court of Appeals rules imitation butter law unconstitutional
Morris Marx had been arrested and convicted under a ban on oleomargarine sales, and the Court of Appeals unanimously strikes down the section condemning imitation butter. It holds no harm in selling oleomargarine as such, the wrong is deceiving buyers, not the making or selling of cheap imitation butter.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Morris Marx
Court of Appeals
Thaddeus Stevens
Adams County
Thad
Mr. Stevens
Hugh Conway's New Story A Family Affair Debuts
This week begins a continued tale by Hugh Conway author of Called Back and Dark Days now being published in England. The recent death of the celebrated writer adds interest to his works and A Family Affair is regarded as his masterpiece. Extra copies of the Mart will be printed weekly to meet demand.
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Hugh Conway
England
the Mart
Downfall of Gladstone and temperance politics in Georgia
The article notes Gladstone's fall over beer and spirits tax, predicts Tory rise and large Liberal gains. It cites Georgia liquor laws: 20 counties restrict, 0 prohibit. many unrestricted counties may swing to prohibition if a law passes. Temperance gains come from cross party cooperation, kept out of politics.
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Gladstone
Georgia
Rise from modest beginnings to railroad leadership
James H. Burrer, late President of the New York Central Railroad, rose from a poor boy who attended business college to a book-keeper, then a freight office clerk, and climbed by merit to the top in railroad circles. His story shows that ability, good habits, and determination can advance a self-made man regardless of birth.
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James H. Burrer
New York Central Railroad
Brookville Pisparen Reports Jenks Serenade and Appointment
A Brookville resident notes George A. Jenks was serenaded last night. He delivered a brief address noting his appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Interior. On Tuesday he informed Secretary Lamar of his acceptance, praising the President's selections as generally strong.
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Pisparen
Brookville
George A. Jenks
Interior
Lamar
Liberty bell Returns to Philadelphia in Somber Honor
The old Liberty Bell arrived back in Philadelphia last week and was welcomed with fitting honors. The event drew a crowd nearly as large as the entire U S population when independence was first proclaimed, underscoring the bell as a symbol dear to Americans.
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Philadelphia
United States
Brother Bercher Preaches on Evolution and Orthodoxy
Brother Bercher rails at evolution and rejects Adam and Eve as in the garden story. He claims to believe in Cleveland above all, and if his current teachings are orthodox he may answer for other beliefs held in prior years.
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Brother Bercher
Garden
Brother Beecher
Cleveland
Two New York Ties in British Cabinet Link
The piece notes New York connections in the British government through marriages. Lord Randolph Churchill, descendant of Marlborough, wed a Jerome daughter from New York, while Sir Stafford Northcote is Edith Fish’s father-in-law. Both facts highlight social links between American and British elites.
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New York
Lord Randolph Churchill
Marlborough
Leonard Jerome
Sir Stafford Northcote
Hamilton Fish
Edith
Supreme Court of Ohio rules liquor tax assessments nonrefundable
The court last week held that assessments paid under the Scott liquor tax law, previously declared unconstitutional, cannot be returned to saloonists. The total involved is about 2,000,000 dollars.
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Supreme Court of Ohio
New Kansan Drugwumps Threaten Democratic Base
A new Kansas party called the Drugwumps, formed by individuals who obtain liquor on physicians certificates, threatens to absorb the Democratic party there. New York passes a deer hunting with dogs ban but enforcement is expected to be weak, as in Pennsylvania.
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Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Legislature Adjourns Yet Postmaster Race Hints at Change
The legislative record continues amid claims of a pending postmaster battle in St. Louis with Watts serving as postmaster and Rainwater named as a potential successor. The remark suggests a political maneuver tied to sanitation and offensive politics as a motive.
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Watts
St. Louis
Mr. Rainwater
Prominent Role Expected in Washington Society Next Winter
The note predicts Buaryg will play a prominent part in Washington society and politics in the coming winter.
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Buaryg
Will
Washington
Davis Co Promotes Floor Oil Cloth Line
A. A. Davis & Co. urges customers to view its range of floor oil cloth before buying, highlighting the selection and value available.
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A. A. Davis & Co
Liberty Statue Arrives in New York From France
The Bartholdi statue of Liberty arrived in New York last week to a warm reception. Bartholdi, a French sculptor famed for colossal works, conceived the project with Laboulaye and Lafayette, and the Franco American Union raised funds. The statue will stand on Bedloe’s Island with a pedestal funded separately. total height to the torch is about 305 feet.
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New York
The
Buffalo Express
M. Laboulaye
Union
America
France
United States
New York Harbor
M. Bartholdi
Laboulaye
Lafayette
Franco-American
Rouen
Republicans Blame Not for Defeat of Apportionment Bill
The piece argues Republicans passed a fair apportionment bill. a Democratic governor vetoed it, the Senate overrode the veto but the House lacked five votes. It criticizes Democrats for rejecting a bill that would have given 11 Congressmen and blamed their error on party leadership. It notes other political and social items from the era, including Yellow Fever in New Orleans, Cleveland’s Adirondack trip, and Grant era tributes, with brief mentions of others.
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Senate
House
Philadelphia Times
Pennsylvania
Pattison
McCracken
New Marriage Law Requires License From Orphans Court
The Legislature passed a new marriage law to take effect October 1 requiring a license from the county Orphans Court clerk before marriage. Minors may obtain licenses with written parental consent. Clerks must acknowledge consent, ministers or officials failing to secure a license face a $100 fine. men who persuade a minor to wed without a license face possible prison. license fee is 50 cents.
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Orphans’ Court
The Cost of the Rebellion in Human Lives and Service
The article cites Adjutant General Drum’s statement totaling 359,496 deaths including 29,498 Union POW deaths, with about 2,500,000 men serving in the Union Army. It estimates 500,000 citizen sacrifices, and critiques the slave power within the Democratic party as the cause of the war.
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Drum
Democratic Party
Blaine and Logan to Campaign for Judge Foraker
Among many congratulatory letters received by Judge Foraker was one from Hon. James G. Blaine who said he expects a larger majority than the last election. Both Blaine and Logan will join the stump for Foraker, promising a lively and important campaign similar to two years ago.
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Foraker
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Logan
Derew Named President of New York Central Railroad
Mr Derew is appointed president of the New York Central Railroad succeeding the late Rutter. Longtime second vice president and attorney, he is now to be taken into full fellowship as a railroad man in the Empire State, signaling a senior leadership transition.
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Derew
N. Y. Central Railroad
Rutter
Empire State
Postmaster General Mocked Over War Injury
The Norristown Herald notes Philadelphia’s Postmaster lost a limb in the Union war and calls him an offensive partisan who fought the Democratic party, suggesting he will have to go.
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Ana
Philadelphia
Norristown Herald
Treasurer Vanishes With Club Funds In Chicago Dish
Tur Chicago or Cook county Democratic Club reports its treasurer has run away with the books and funds. The betrayed club vows to act, with the treasurer in favor of turning the rascals out.
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Tur
Chicago
Cook County
Democratic Club
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Sale Ad
A historic advertisement offers Baxter's Mandrake Bitters as a cure for digestion heart burn costiveness and all malarial diseases priced at twenty five cents per bottle and sold by Jounson and Srec Fried.
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Baxter
Jounson & Srec- Fried
Oppose county officer nomination by delegate system
F H Lanaworray of Warren Pa objects to delegate nominating methods in Crawford county. He argues the Crawford county plan better reflects voter will, avoids manipulation, and allows direct voter choice in local office nominations. He asserts no county is too large for voters to know neighbors running for local posts. June 22, 1885.
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Holman
Indiana
Crawford County
F. H. Lanaworray
Warren, Pa
Court of Common Pleas
Warren ,v
W. H. Wa. Cook
W. H. Cook
Warren County
J.A. Weible
S. H. Brices
Postage Rate Changes Effective July First
On July 1, important postage changes: nonword marked publications incur no extra postage. newspapers from offices or news agencies to subscribers pay one cent per pound prepaid. single rate letters increase weight limit from half an ounce to one ounce, with same for drop letters at stations with or without delivery.
We Can Suit You On a Bay Carriage From Davis & Co
A. A. Davis & Co advertises stock of carriages from cheap to fine selections with the claim of the lowest prices for quality. The notice emphasizes affordability and variety offered by the firm.
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A. A. Davis & Co
Warren
Dr Harding's Catarrh Cure At Stewart's Drug Store
The notice advertises a catarrh remedy by Dr Harding available at Stewart's Drug Store with a catalog-like emphasis on the product name and local vendor in a concise period voice.
Legislature Passes Broad Range of Acts for Law Profession
Harrisburg editor notes many bills of interest to lawyers with general impact. Highlights include judge cross-appointment in counties, allowing practice before Supreme Court lawyers to practice in any county, witness rights in criminal cases, ground rents, longer notary terms, embezzlement penalties for unincorporated groups, and soldier related measures. After adjournment 321 bills sent to Governor. 71 approved, 17 vetoed. 233 remain with Governor, mostly last minute appropriations.
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Franklin Citizen
Harrisburg
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Erie
Buffalo as a Railway Centre in 1832 and Beyond
Jane M. Veteg notes in Harper's Magazine July issue that Buffalo, incorporated in 1832, secured the first Erie County railroad permit and today centers a vast rail network. She highlights 9,000 miles of travel from Buffalo lines, large transfer yards at East Buffalo, and uniform rates for entering railroads. The piece lists major eastern routes and key lines like Nickel Plate and Lake Shore Michigan Southern, plus Buffalo Creek Railway and extensive local track. It compares Buffalos rail dominance to a spider at the center of its web, with 2,746 acres of railroad property and 436 miles of standard gauge track within city limits.
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Buffalo
United States
Erie County
East Buffalo
New York City
New York Central
Hudson River
New York
Lake Erie
Western
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna
Michigan Central
Grand Trunk of Canada
Great Western Division
Chicago
St. Louis
Buffalo Creek
Ship Canal
Buffalonian
Lackawanna
Jane M. Veteg
Harper’s Magazine
Tornado toll rises in Iowa with widespread damage
Reports from Plymouth Cherokee and other counties show numerous deaths and injuries as a tornado sweeps the region. Names include Mrs Wm Gano and child at Marcus Nick Mackel and W Goethle found in a lake. Estimated damages reach 370000 across several counties with more losses likely as floods hinder care.
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Lemars
Plymouth
Cherokee Counties
Wm. Gano
Marcus
Nick Mackel
W. Goethle
Cherokee County
Woodbury County
Plymouth County
Manana County
Ida County
Buena Vista
Sac Pocahontas
Calhoun
Webster
Stones chosen for interior walls of Washington Monument
Fifty three memorial stones stored for years at the Washington Monument have been selected for interior placement. The stones come from foreign countries, states and territories, Masons, I O O F, and temperance societies. They will be set between 160 and 240 feet high, cut to four to eight inches thick, and inserted flush into wall cuts.
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Washington
Washington Monument
Masons
Temperance Societies
Publishers ready to rush Grant biographies after death
In New York on June 17 a publishing executive said fifteen to twenty publishers await news of Gen. Grant’s death to release biographies. Printing has begun in some cases. Major houses in eastern and western cities are involved. About 150000 copies have been ordered.
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New York
Gen. Grant
Dairy prices rise as butter and cheese move higher
Sinclairville reports sales of 46 tubs dairy butter at 15 to 16 cents with ruling 15 cents and 1,687 cheese lots mostly sold at 6 7/8 to 7 1/4 cents with ruling 7 1/4. Eggs fetch 13 cents per dozen. The slight butter lift and cheese advance pleases consumers and producers alike in the market report.
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Sinclairville
Seventeen-Year Locusts Swarm Cuaranooga Area
In Cuaranooga Tennessee on June 9, seventeen year locusts are increasing. Shrubbery trees and every green object are covered. In some places they are so numerous that other sounds are drowned by their noise as they spread through the lowland farms.
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Cuaranooga
Tenn
Oddities and anecdotes from papers and people
A collage of curiosities and quips from a bygone era including a leisurewoman’s wordlist from incomprehensibility, ant–water veins in Dakota, paper slippers, instalment weddings, a simple copperas disinfectant recipe, Astor and Drexel land prices, unusual misclassifications of natural facts, paper bed clothing, a Sunday school pun about the queen of Sheba, dating references and a Thaddeus Stevens anecdote, plus a patent medicine advert for Downs’ Elixir.
Cash Paid for Bags and Scrap at Johnson's Exchange
Advertises cash payments for bags and rubbish and for brass copper lead zinc rubber shoes and similar items. The notice states payments are made in cash at room No 8 Johnson's Exchange attributed to Rk H Johnson.
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Johnson’s Exchange
Rk. H. Jounson
Spring Clothing at J Keller Tailor on Second Street
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths ready to be crafted into suits. He guarantees a good fit with skilled workmen and the latest styles. Visit rooms on Second Street near Liberty, second story.
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Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Coryydon, PA
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Story Warren
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Clarissa Whipple
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