Republican County Convention Call for Warren County
Republican voters of Warren County urged to meet May 24 1884 to elect delegates for the County Convention May 26 1884 at 2 PM in Warren borough and to elect delegates to the Congressional Convention. Each township or borough earns delegates by Rep votes from 1880 with numbers listed. notices will be sent to Vigilance Committee chairmen to post caucus notices and ensure meetings.
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Warren County
Warren
Conewango
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Eldred
Freehold
Farmington
Gilade
Kinzua
Pine Grove
Pleasant
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
Spring Creek
Sheffield
South We
Triumph
Watson
Columbus Bor
Clarendon
Tidioute
Youngsvi Aio
Republican Co. Com
W. J. Bachop
Nheriff
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Elk
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Peter Holt
D. D. Gliden
P. E. Appleby
F. N. Merriam
Etters
William Swanson
Borough of
Christine Swanson
Jas
O. Parmlee
C, T. A. Warren
Rosanna Townley
Republican Con gressional slate announced for Warren county
In Warren county a series of Republican candidates for Congress and state offices are named with nominations to be finalized by county or district conventions. The article notes current candidates S. M. Brainerd, H. Brace, C. W. Mackey, and others, and discusses delegate counts and district nominating rules.
Arird Named Candidate for County Superintendent
County Superintendent announces C. D. Arird of Youngsville as a candidate for Superintendent of Common Schools of Warren County at a meeting of the School Directors in School Hall Warren on Tuesday May 6 at 1 PM.
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C. D. Arird
Youngsville
Common Schools
Warren County
Warren
Senator Sherman on Protection for Labor in Iron Trade
In a late letter to the iron trade Senator Sherman of Ohio argues that Protection should shield labor, not capital. He urges developing natural resources like wool coal and iron and says protection should apply to all labor including farmers and miners, not only manufacturers.
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Sherman
Ohio
Morrison tariff tale of a blacksmith and a failed plan
A speaker or writer recalls the Morrison tariff bill using a parable about a would be blacksmith who tries to forge a instrument from iron and fails at making a horseshoe and a horseshoe nail. In anger he cools the mass in water and vows to make a blanked big fizz of you.
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Ulster
Columbine
Gilbert & Sullivan
Kellogg Acquitted Over Star Route Contract Payoffs
Ex Governor and ex Senator William Pitt Kellogg and Arthur Kellogg delegate from Louisiana to the Chicago Convention were acquitted on a $20,000 bribery charge. Court cited statute of limitations. Price testified he paid the money. Price disclosed routes yielding $2,733 and $9,580 yearly, while Kellogg's compensation rose to $28,493 and $22,367 respectively.
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Kellogg
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
Congress
Arthur
Chicago
Joseph B. Price
Price
Racial Tensions In Copiah County Emphasized By Vicksburg Herald
A Georgia era commentary notes that white Mississippi leaders in Copiah County would kill African American leaders rather than submit to negro rule. The Vicksburg Herald is praised for blunt language asserting white dominance across regions.
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North
South
Copiah County
Mississippi
Vicksburg Herald
Massachusetts
Herald
Citizen Critique of Library Managers Sparks Reader Debate
The paper defends library managers against a harsh attack by a contributor named Citizen. It notes readers consider the critique untimely ungenerous and unjust and asserts Citizens rights to opinions even from esteemed locals.
Sam's of Posen to Present Event at Library Hall
Sam's of Posen announces a next Thursday program at Library Hall. A. A. Davis & Co promotes cheaper curtin poles and cornices for the spring trade. Johnson & Siegfried advertise the Marsh Roller Skate for sale as the only War ren stationery store is A A Davis & Co.
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Sam’s of
Posen
Library
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Router Skates
Johnson & Siegfried
Marsh
G. L
State office begins work and lists staff by county
Commenced work May 1. His force consists of the following: Chief clerk, H. C. Greenawalt, Franklin county, Clerks John FE. Scott, Chester county, Warren B. Keely, Berks county, John Finney, Philadelphia, Messenger, J. M. Auter, Philadelphia, Watchman, Ben P. Thompson, Montgomery. The monthly report of the Department shows the total amount of the general fund to be $1,456,829, distributed among several banks in the State.
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H. C. Greenawalt
Franklin County
John FE. Scott
Chester County
Warren B. Keely
Berks County
John Finney
Philadelphia
J. M. Auter
Ben P. Thompson
Montgomery
Edmunds rejects interviews over attacks
A Washington pispatcu quotes Mr. Edmunds as saying he ignores the attacks and will not be interviewed. He calls it weak to defend himself in public and declines to seek vindication through newspapers, deeming his public career evidence enough. Sensible!
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Pispatcu
Washington
Edmunds
Roosevelt Lawmaker Puts Reform Bills Through Legislature
Youna Roosevelt of New York has advanced five reform bills already passed by the Republican majority and now before the Governor. If he acts on reform as he speaks, the current session may yield notable results from this legislation.
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Youna Roosevelt
New York
Pennsylvania Republicans Cut State Debt Through 22 Years
The text cites a 1861 debt of 37,964,602 and a post tenure debt of 20,140,188 under Republican rule, a reduction of 17,824,413 over 22 years, arguing the party’s faithfulness and strength in Pennsylvania politics.
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Pennsylvania
Hoyt
CuartMAN Cooper Opens Campaign HQ in Philadelphia
Cooper has begun campaign activity and set headquarters at the J. Cloud Hotel in Philadelphia. He plans a strong start and finish to a big year.
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Cuartman Cooper
the &J. Cloud Hotel
Philadelphia
Governor Parrison reshapes Miners Hospital board with Democrats
Governor Parrison is gradually removing Republican trustees of the Miners Hospital and appointing Democrats in their place as part of his reform policy. Ed notes a family cough improvement after taking Shedd's Excelsior Cough Syrup. cost 26 cents.
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Gov. Parrison
Miners’ Hospital
Notable Passages From A Busy Public Life And Economic Flashbacks
Senator Cameron sails home May 10 on the Gallia with family. Greeley relief ships Bear Thetis already dispatched. Alert soon to follow. Rhode Island pays teachers well. Henry Irving and Ellen Terry return from America after a profitable season. Lincoln era Secretary of War coincidence linked to Lincoln and Robert Lincoln. New York reports a new craze in crazy quilts causing nervous retreats. Cremation forbidden in England for now but legal, with prejudice easing. Lockport bean-eating winner Fred Baker eats six pounds in forty minutes. New York City hosts a surge of millionaires. Vanderbilt tops wealth list at 200 million.
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Cameron
Gallia
Greeley
Bear
Ixprana
Pennsylvania
Henry Irvine
Ellen Terry
England
America
Irving
Commonwealth
Western Union
Simonton
Rhode Island
New York
Lockport
N. Y
Fred Baker
Conrade Coleman
Continental Congress
Benjamin Lincoln
Robert ,. Lincoln
William H. Vanderbilt
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Opens in Philadelphia
The quadrennial meeting in Philadelphia marks the church centennial in the United States. A 450-member body will discuss church government and elect bishops during May. Debate over pastorate term favors keeping the current limit, with some urging changes.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
United States
America
Delegates align as GOP convention nears Chicago vote
The piece notes 820 Republican delegates with 411 needed to win. Blaine is expected to lead with about 298, followed by Arthur 259, Edmunds 75, Logan 48, Sherman 24, Hawley 12, Gresham 6, and 98 unknown. It signals potential coalitions against Blaine and an uncertain final choice.
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Chicago
Blaine
Arthur
Edmunds
Logan
Sherman
Hawley
Gresham
Wool growers demand restoration of 1867 tariff
The Pennsylvania wool growers association at Pittsburg passes a resolution in the name of 74,000 Pennsylvania growers and 1,000,000 U.S. growers urging immediate restoration of the wood tariff of 1867. They pledge not to support for public office any man voting against restoration and condemn the Morrison tariff bill.
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Pennsylvania Wool Growers Association
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
United States
Chicago saloon licenses under Harper law rise past three thousand
More than 3,000 licenses issued in Chicago under the high license act with 2,400 whisky licenses. Some 600 rum-holes have closed already and about as many more are expected to disappear within four months as temperance measures take effect.
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Chicago
Debt decline for ten months totals about 87 million
In round numbers the national debt is shown to have decreased by roughly 87 million dollars for the ten months of the fiscal year already elapsed.
Hub Cough Cure Promoted by Johnson and Siegfried
A small ad touts Hub Cough Cure as safe and pleasant for cough relief at 25 cents. It directs readers to ask Johnson and Siegfried for purchase or more information.
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Ask Johnson & Siegfried
Frazier's Root Bitters Promoted as Medicinal Tonic
Dr Frazier's Root Bitters described as strictly medicinal not a dram shop product. The remedy is said to act on the liver and kidneys, aid bowel regularity, and purify the blood. Sold by Johnson and Siegfried for 1 dollar.
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Frazier’s Root
Johnson & Siegfried
Mrs Walton's Periodical Tea touted as female remedy
Mrs Walton's Periodical Tea advertised as a valued medicine in private practice for female disorders and monthly troubles. Sold by Johnson & Siegfried and FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. in Cleveland Ohio. Mailed on receipt of 50 cents.
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Walton
Johnson & Siegfried
Frazier Medicine OQ
Ieveland
Ohio
Library Hall debate prompts plea for calm and trustee control
Lipraky reports on a heated discussion sparked by Citizens critique of Library Hall. The piece defends founder Thomas Struthers aims, rejects claims of misused funds, and urges leaving decisions to trustees per the deed of trust.
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Congress-At-Large
E. 8
Osborne
Luzerne County
Republican County Convention
C. W. Stone
Republican District Convention
Assembly
Henry Brace
Republican Co
Weare
C. M. Shortt
William Jewell
Conenango
John A. Spetz
A. C. Blodgett
Mr. Crocker
Brokenstraw
W. M. Cummings
T. L. Putnam
Geo. H. Higgins
H.J. Muse
J. W. Dunkle
Congressional
M. Brainerd
Erie
Stone
C. W. Mackey
Venango
Mackey
Brainerd
Corry
Hmpers
Eric
House
Senate
Gen. Grant
Dr. Frazier
Warren Hotel
W. D. Brown
Warren Library Association
Thos. Struthers
Struthers
Wrnter
Macaulay
Library Hall
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Geo. Ball
Tunstall
Aqalise Lucuri
R. T. Tunstall
L. F. Dreyer
Warren, Pa
Burgess and Town Council
P. Orr
Burgess
Burus P
Kina
P.S. Jackson & Son
Carpenters and Builders
Hickory Street
Union School
Grand Opera House
MR. M. B. Curtis
Sarh’s of
the Commercial Traveler
Knapp, Cable & CO
J. H. Mitchell & Co
OLD Reliable Companies
Etna
Hartford
Phoenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Pear
Liverpool
London & Globe
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
British America
Toronto
Canada
American
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Vermont
Mutual Life
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Harford
Scofield Block
W. Homer
C. van Vleck
Homer & van Vleck
W. Homer, O. van Vleck
Crockery
China
Water St
ESS & Grover
Water Street
Liberty
Market
Bartsch & Grover
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Youngsville, PA
Fairmount House
Fred Swanson
JIROM
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
G. J. Mead
Matt Erie
Harry Charpel
Sadt
Williamsport
Gehemmill
E General Insurance
Water and
Hickory Streets
Dr. Berkstresser
Leclaire
Brighton
Rochester
J EK. Berkstresser
Merck’s Drug Store
Carver House
George Ball
Bell Brothers’ Specialties
Belle Brc
FE. A. Allen
South West
County of Warren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mechanic's Lyceum Association of
Sanford Drake
Samuel Hagle
Admi
Warren Light and Heat Co
Bee
WA Light & Heat Company
alS3su
A. Siegel & Sons
Pes Geo. P.orr & CO
Gross & Bro
Druses
G. Noyes
Wells & Noyes
T. S. Messner 4
Werren County
Stewart
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