Billingsly Pipe Line Bill Sparks Oil Debate in Pa House
The Warren Mail reports on the Billingsly Pipe Line Bill before the Pennsylvania House to curb National Transit Company rates. Oil producers cite 1886 figures of $18.25 million gross earnings and a national pipeline revenue exceeding that of 25,000 wells, backing broad support for bill 104. A Bradford meeting urged passage, praising fairness to pipe lines, refiners, and producers, while urging regional lawmakers to unite. The item notes political theater at play as Nye Hill and Cleveland vie for the Democratic presidential nomination, with after dinner remarks provoking controversy over party loyalty and donor influence, and a row over Mayor Hewitt’s letter suppression stirring the faithful.
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Veto Sustained Against Dependent Pension Bill
The President vetoed the dependent Pension bill amid opposition from the Union soldiers. In the House vote on reconsideration the yeas were 175 and nays 125, short of the two thirds required. Our member Mr. Scott voted to sustain the veto, denying assistance to many soldiers and their families despite local support.
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New Department Created for Agriculture and Labor
In the U S Senate last Wednesday a bill passed to establish a department of agriculture and labor. It creates an executive department with a Secretary and Assistant Secretary appointed by the President with Senate consent. The Secretary receives the same salary as other cabinet heads and the bureau of labor and weather service will transfer to the new department.
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State Revenue Bill Reported in Harrisburg
A new revenue bill reported to the House in Harrisburg outlines key provisions. It would exempt household furniture pleasure carriages and watches from taxation. It would return half the state tax on personal property or money at interest to the counties. It would void mortgages or bonds with borrower tax liability. It would exempt holders of shares in companies taxed directly by the state.
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Harrisburg
Indiana Senate row over fraudulent senator claim and expulsion
The text denounces the Indiana Senate disruption where a United States Senator is accused of fraud and the Lieut. Governor is forcibly removed from the chamber as he attempts to preside. It condemns the act as an insult to all Indiana voters and warns voters to resist this perceived affront at the next elections.
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Senate Oath Plan Draws Maritime Question
Senator Sherman resigns the presidency of the Senate as term ends March 4 to permit a holding over Senator to administer the oath to incoming Senators. Senator Ingalls of Kansas, a Republican, is chosen. Democrats back Senator Harris from Tennessee. What Canada will say remains uncertain.
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Canada Faces U S Reprisal Legislation Threats
The author notes that the United States took about 38 million dollars worth of Canadian merchandise last year, leaving Canada with limited outlets. The figure underscores a strained economic relationship and the potential impact of proposed U S retaliation measures on Canada.
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Canada
United States
Pensions cost record quarter with 18.7 million payment
It will take eighteen millions seven hundred thousand dollars to pay pensions due March 4 next. The largest quarterly pension payment on record. West Virginia Legislature adjourned without electing a U S Senator. A Democrat likely appointed until the body meets again, not until 1889.
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U. S
Maud S. Price Debate Highlights New York Value
Mr. Bonner declines 125000 for Maud S, underscoring New York worth over a hoodie Alderman in Sing Sing. Cleveland’s growth and weight clash with party influence. German elections give the government a majority enabling Bismarck to set army policy. General Logan’s book sells briskly with daily profits around $100.
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Bismarck
Poet Bens. F. Taylor Dies in Cleveland
Noted author and poet Bens. F. Taylor died in Cleveland last week at age noted in local obituaries. The passing prompts tributes from literary circles and associates.
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High License Effort in New York Legislature
A vigorous campaign pushes for a high license bill in New York with opposition from Prohibitionists and rum sellers. Dr. Howard Crosby and Dr. Collyer back high license, Dr. Collyer declaring strong support and urging liquor traffic limits while noting the difficulty of enforcing laws and the risk of hypocrisy.
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Robinson Crusoe
Gold and Silver Output Reported for 1886
The Mint Director's report to Congress shows 1886 gold production at about 35 million dollars, near the 1880 peak, and silver at roughly 49.9 million. Gold coin imports reached 23.36 million with 13.39 million exported, while total gold bullion and coin exports stood at 41.28 million, nearly matching imports.
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Dakota Statehood Debate Parcels Senate Delays
Congress stalls on Dakota statehood as Democratic leaders fear two Republican senators would join, delaying the bill for territorial admission. Ohio's Mr Hill has signaled a call for Dakota to come in without dividing its territory, but must bow to looming appropriation measures. Springer and Hill face criticism from the committee on territories for inaction.
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Rumor on President’s Plan to appoint Matthews Register
The public will find it hard to credit that the President intends to appoint Matthews as Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia again. The Tribune notes Cleveland’s wisdom is fallible and jokes he is not a “gorgeous idiot” like Dundreary.
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Cheap Florida excursions offered by N Y P O R R
The N Y P O R R announces March excursions to Florida at low rates. The first trip leaves Tuesday March 1 with weekly departures each Tuesday in March. Tickets are valid for 30 days return and available to major Florida points. Inquiries to line ticket agents.
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Grand Valley Notes from Titusville Citizen Feb 25
Summary of local business and events: Nelson Farell lease well shot at 200 barrels. Woods Bros reel shipments. L B Wood & Co to drill 10 wells. Fertig & Henne planning four. Frank Wuasey child funeral. handle factory shipping carloads weekly. E Adams moved to Ludlow with saw mill and amber interests. piano delivered to L B Wood. protracted meetings and social at Mr Mealy’s. Thompson’s Hall dance well attended. Reno Oil Co sold five lots near Dr Newkirk’s barn to Goodwill Bros with $2 per foot. Goodwill to build carriage shop and homes. M E Church expected nearby. Pillsbury Best Flour ad.
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Profits of Lecturing and Notable Earner Tales
Lippincott's Magazine notes the rise of lecturing as a vocation for writers and humorists, citing Burdette's success with The Rise and Fall of the Moustache. It highlights famed lecturers like Beecher, Greeley, Bayard Taylor, Tilton, Josh Billings, Chapin, Emerson, Anna Dickinson, and Mark Twain, with figures showing earnings and risks across decades.
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Tribute to Senator Logan and ideals of Lincoln and Grant
Tributes from the Senate and House honor Senator Logan describing Lincoln and Grant as symbols of national ideals. The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds Logan as a model citizen and faithful defender, praising loyalty to country, party, and people amid the nation’s mourning.
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Snow and storms across New England and Dakota
The past week brings the severest snowstorm in ten years across New England and New York State with heavy dumps in Vermont and Dakota. Rail blockades worsen shipping as millions of tons of coal move by rail and boat. The era sees pay by the hour spreading in cities amid labor questions and political notes from Washington.
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Women Inventors Highlighted by Ida Tarbell
March Charitalqician notes Tarbell’s research on women in invention. It cites Sarah Mather’s 1845 submarine telescope and lists numerous devices by women, from barrel hooping tools to railway and locomotive innovations. By Dec 14, 1886, US letters patent granted to women reach 1,935.
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United States
Earthquakes cause heavy casualties across Italian towns
Roms Feb 24 reports say 2000 killed as earthquakes strike coastal belt inland towns suffer less. Genoa Riviera bears brunt with over 1500 dead. village Banjardo tragedy in a church killed 300. Mentone shaken but uninjured. French south faces renewed tremors and evacuations. refugees crowd Nice and Mentone. 2000 foreigners camped on hills. 6000 flee toward Paris.
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Train Tragedy Claims Six Young Hunters Near Easton
A Lehigh Valley Railroad collision near Easton yesterday killed six boys aged 12 to 15 while returning from a muskrat hunt. Seven boys were present. Harry Pearce was knocked from the track but escaped injury as a coal train struck the others on the adjacent line.
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Great gusher hits Wood county oil field near North Baltimore
Fostoria reports a major oil strike three miles west of North Baltimore on A Henni gan farm. The oil shot out as the drill hit sand and flowed 250 barrels in 48 minutes, continuing at that rate until yesterday afternoon. Experts estimate potential 2000 barrels per day as land values soar and farms change hands nearby.
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Dr. R V Pierce Rises From Buffalo Practitioner to Medical Leader
Starting twenty two years ago in Buffalo New York Dr R V Pierce has climbed the ladder of fame and prosperity. He now presides over the In valids Hotel and Surgical Institute, a leading health resort and his proprietary medicines the Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Purgative Pellets are sold worldwide.
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Fashions March Lace Lines and Pelisse Trends
Fashion notes from Godey’s Lady’s Book describe March styles with linen cuffs and whaleboned waist seams. Basque details include postillion backs and pointed fronts, while browns and bronze-brown outfits rule evening wear. White lace replaces cream, ribbons and ruching shape trims, pelisses in gray plush for babies, and soft wool jacket accents appear. The tobacco bill figure is cited as $180 million, prompting a tongue-in-cheek remark about debt if smoking stops.
Market price notice for grain and flour products
Prices corrected weekly by Warr Perbbl in sack. 86 40 5 20 5 00 3 60 White Wheat Conewango Snow Flake Cyclone Graham Corn Meal Bolted Chop Feed Bran Flour in barrels 20c extra. Above prices subject to change with the grain markets Ww 1 25 per cwt per bushel.
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Prices Paid by Warren Dealers and Rated Commodities
Corrected weekly by Geo. P. Orr & Co listing prices paid by Warren dealers for Apples Butter Beans Pork Cheese Evaporated Apples Eggs Hams Lard Onions Potatoes Shoulders and prices charged for Sugar Coffee Tea Syrup Rice Timothy Seed Clover Seed Salt Kerosene Oil per gallon. Includes various per unit and per measure rates for commodities and fuels common to regional trade.
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