County Committee Sets Primaries and Convention Dates
At Warren office of G O Cornelius on May 5 the Republican County Committee named Harrison Allen senator ial delegate and J R Kuhn representative delegate. Primaries will be held Saturday May 27 and the County Convention Monday May 29. No action was taken on the Congressional plan. any change must come from the County Convention.
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Republican County Committee
G. O. Cornelius
Warren
Harrison Allen
J. R. Kuhn
Gro. O. Cornelius
L.C. Baker
Congressional
De Longs Sad Fate Amid Polar Expedition
Secretary Chandler received a telegram May 5 from Engineer Melville dated Lena Delta March 24 1882 reporting De Long and party dead with papers and books found. The note criticizes the voyage as folly and declares the search for the North Pole impossible and not worth any brave life.
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de Long
Chandler
Melville
Lena Dalta
Chipp
North Pole
State Treasurer Butler Leaves Office With Strong Finances
The close of Butler's administration reports a robust state finances with over three million dollars of floating debt liquidated and about one and a half million of public debt cancelled. The April treasury shows May 1 general fund at 1,189,761.81 and sinking fund at 2,915,091.36.
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Butler
Commonwealth
Treasury
How to Succeed in Public Life Quotation in Christian Union
Edmunds argues a young man should pursue a private calling while cultivating broad public affairs knowledge and participate in elections. He warns to let public honors seek him rather than pursue them directly.
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Edmunds
The
Christian Union
Assassinations in Dublin and notable deaths
Lord Cavendish and Under Secretary Burke were stabbed to death in Dublin on May 6 while walking. four assailants fled. Horace Maynard, former Tennessee congressman and diplomat, died of heart disease at 68 in Knoxville. Buffalo Express criticizes memorial fund schemes for Garfield. Dauphin county court overrules Commonwealth exceptions in Standard Oil suit, cutting claim from $796,000 to about $30,000.
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Lord Cavendish
Ireland
Burke
Dublin
Horace Maynard
Tennessee
Turkey
Knoxville
Garfield
Memorial
Washington
Buffalo Express
A Visparcu
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Simonton
Standard Oil Company
Senate Bible Found After Theft Ruckus
The Senate Bible disappeared from the chamber weeks ago and has been discovered on a desk where a thief likely hid it amid the uproar over the loss. The Bible has long served as the swearing-in book for senators.
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Senate
Threats to Queen Victoria and Prince Leopold Lead to Jail
A wormer crank threatened the Queen and her son via letters through the private secretary and was jailed. The President commuted much of Fitz John Porter’s sentence, disqualifying him from office permanently, with Congress now able to restore his position lost by a court martial.
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Awormer Crank
Queen Victoria
Prince Leopold
Fitz John Porter
Congress
Knights of Honor Passes 100th Assessment Date
The 100th assessment of the Knights of Honor was dated April 18, marking one assessment per month since the society's organization. The piece notes a monthly income surplus and a public debt reduction for April. It also mentions the exodus of Jews from Russia affecting the corn trade and Mrs Garfield preparing to summer at Mentor with close friends.
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Knights of Honor
Philadelphia Republicans Seek Harmony After Conference
The Philadelphia conference between regular and independent Republicans last week issued a unanimous platform condemning patronage and proscriptions, affirming fitness for office, fair use of popular will, and rules for state conventions. Leaders discuss potential nominations and anticipate harmony may avert clashes at the upcoming convention and independents’ vote.
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Philadelphia
Committees of Five
Mitchell
Cooper
Continental Hotel
United Republican Party
General Assembly
Republican Party
Quay
J. F. Hartranft
Thomas A. Cochrane
Howard J. Reeder
C. M. Magee
Republican State Committee
Chas
Wolfe
J. D. McKee
Francis B. Reeve
Lee
Beaver
Post Offices Expanding Across the South
The United States now has 45,000 post offices with rapid growth, 250 new offices opened last month especially in the South. Mrs. Mason’s subscriptions total between 2900 and 3000 from all sources as she plans to return to her Virginia home. Governor Hoyt will not seek a foreign mission and will return to law practice after his term ends.
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United States
Hoyt
Phila, Press
Pension Rolls Show 263851 Pensioners in Sept 1881
A Senate resolution details the 263,851 pensioners on the roll in September 1881 with annual pensions and arrears totaling $51,224,204 paid to 252,831 beneficiaries. New York leads with 52,624 pensioners and $6,510,411 in annual payments. Pennsylvania and Ohio follow in order. Alaska has one pensioner at $176. The First Kansas district has 2,930 pensioners. the Third Maine district saw the largest payout at $642,557.
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Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Dudley
New York State
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Kansas
Kentucky
Missouri
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Alaska
Tennessee
West Virginia
Not If It Was My Boy
The speaker recalls Horace Mann’s remark that saving one boy justifies reform school costs. He urges compassion for all outcasts, noting every homeless man and lost woman was once somebody’s child. He asks if we will shrink from labor to restore happiness to these neighbors.
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Horace Mann
Mann
Lawyer Buarne Defends Self Against Calumny in Cabinet Row
The piece portrays Mr. Buarne arguing his own case to counter twelve months of attacks. It asserts he did not act as President de facto, that foreign policy steps required Executive concurrence, and he produced original draft instructions with presidential corrections. The narrative notes his calm handling of charges and compares him to brushing away a fly.
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Buarne
Garfield
Lincoln
State Department
Arthur
Trescot
Mr. Polo Belmont
N. Y. Tribune
Hanlan Defeats Trickett In Thames Rowing Victory
Hanlan won an easy victory on the Thames on Monday May 1 defeating Trickett of Australia. Hanlan now holds the champion belt and is not obliged to row again, hailed as the noblest rowman of all.
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Hanlan
Thames
Trickett
Australia
Goop Crops Report Sparks Winter Hope For Shoppers
The report notes near universal Goop crops and renewed optimism for consumers who bought beef potatoes and butter last winter. J R Sweeney’s song Berry and the Baby is released by Lee and Walker Philadelphia offering free mail order copies through Musical Echoes.
Colored Congressman Lynch Emerges From History’s Shadow
A Washington dispatch profiles Mr. Lynch as the sole Black member in the House, noting his path from slavery to politics and his tenure as a successful planter. The piece compares him to earlier colored representatives Cain and Jainey of South Carolina and highlights his education, race, face, and physique.
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Lynch
Cain
Jainey
South Carolina
Washington Dispatch
Mississippi House
Congress
Natchez
Emerson dies once more felt loss across the nation
The article notes a Southern shift in sentiment after Emersons death linking him with John Brown and abolition ideals. It cites the New Orleans Times-Democrat praising Emerson as a world renowned poet and philosopher who, with Longfellow, elevated American literature and will be mourned across Europe and the English speaking world.
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South
Emerson
John Brown
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New South
Ralph Waldo Emerson
New England
Longfellow
America
Whittier Declines Cincinnati Forestry Convention Invitation
John G Whittier writes of his forest preservation passion and desire to attend the Cincinnati Forestry Convention but cites ill health The letter praises tree planting and notes a public school memorial He also references Gurreaus book The Truth and the Removal and laments sales doubting publisher losses
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Sebago Lake
Joan G. WhitrrTier
Notable Freshman and Famed Figures Highlight Washington Scene
Dr Mary Walker named Interior Department clerk in Washington. Will S Hays praised with a new 100000 river steamboat named for him. A Bay City bride sold kisses for charity netting 132. A New York preacher cautions men against marrying for beauty. The most beautiful Washington woman is Countess Lewenhaupt. Alexander Stephens in the House seat appears as elder statesman with keen words.
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Mary Walker
Interior Department
Washington
Will S. Hays
Bay City
Mich
New York
Countess Lewenhaupt
Alexander H. Stephens
House of Representatives
Titusville Man Claims Cure by Wilson's Lightning Remedy
A Crawford County notary verifies H. V. Goethius of Titusville swore he suffered rheumatism and was bedridden for three days. He states one dose of Wilson's Lightning Remedy gave relief and one bottle cured him, believing the remedy achieves all claimed by its proprietors.
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Pennsylvania
Crawford
H. V. Goethius
Titusville
Wilson
Express Wagons at A. A. Davis & Co
Express wagons advertised by A. A. Davis & Co. in a local trade notice. The item listing highlights transportation gear and related products available at the firm.
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A. A. Davis & Co
State Notes and Local Industry Highlights
The Legislature acts to close Soldier's Orphan Schools this year with push for a time extension. Pennsylvania leads locomotive output nationally, Baldwin’s Philadelphia works alone building about one per day. A traveling traders association forms in Pittsburgh to secure rail and hotel rates. Courts restrict bar seating to legal and business personnel to curb loafing. George Ball & Co promotes suitings, bird cages, neckwear and underwear with early-selection offered for customers.
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Jesse James
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
New Jersey
Baldwin’s Works
Philadelphia
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Traveling Men’s Protective Association of
Carpet and Lace Curtain Stock at D M Gross & Bro
D M Gross and Bro expand their dry goods with a large new carpet selection and the county’s finest lace curtains. Shoppers can find stylish carpets and curtains at lower prices than in the country by visiting 21m14 D M Gross and Bro.
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D. M. Gross & Bro
United States
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Sherif
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Uncle Sam
Republian
Colored Members of Congress
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Jake Keller
Second Street
News and Notes
H. V. Goetcurvs
Joseph J. Holden
George Ball & Co’s
A.A. Davis & Co
Roscoe Hall
Madison Square Theatre Co
Hazel Kirke
Madison Square Theatre
L. G. Noyes
Auditors Report
Youngsville
W.H. Shortt
Irvine S. Mead
R. A. Sigging
R. A. Siggins
James. Davis
David Strickland
Smit
H, P. Davis
J.G. McKer
W.f.siggins
Burgess
Northwestern Mutual Benefit Assoc
Verly
W.B. Warner & CO
Erie
Dean M,. Tyler
Sec
A. A. Davis
Warren, PA
Borders
P. Schermerhorn
ARREN
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Arom
Richburg
N. Y
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AY Yarren County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Said
W. H. Johnson
Court of Common Pleas
Said County
First National Bank of Warren
Assumpsit
Cherry Grove Township
Warren County
Wm. D. Brown
J. A. Weible
Theo, Chase
Snevitf
Warren Bottling Works
H. Flacke
Liberty Street
Variety Hall
Theobald
C. W. Sersall
Pealer
Callahan
Atlas
Oysteers
Postoffice
Jas. Clark Jr. & CO
Comsault
Ches. Pd. Pawrenge. Wiilliams CO
A Etors
Cleveland
Hazeltine & CO
Parmlee & Henry’s
A. Siegel & Sons
Bob Lsior
Co. i. Mead
Carver House
R. D. Bartlett
Arren, PA
Beech Street
D. A.W. & P. Railroad
Lamom
Nixon & CO
Addie Marsh
Usla
Ira T. Marsh
Elkop
Hick,ory Street
Org
W.C. Rowland
Struthers
Iron Works
Warr
Struthers, Wells &Co
J. Dante
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