Dunkle Declared Candidate for District Attorney
J W Dunkle of Clarendon borough is named as a candidate for District Attorney at the next election, subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Elk
N. P. Curtis
Conenango
John A. Spetz
Pittsfield
H. Briggs
Glade
Register and Recorder
Republican County Convention
J. W. Dunkle
Clarendon Borough
Pine Grove man seeks Jury Commissioner nomination
G. A. Walkley of Pine Grove announces candidacy for Jury Commissioner in the next election, subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Walkley
Pine Grove
New York State poised for party battle in 1890 elections
Democrats hold state offices while Republicans control the Legislature as campaigns begin. Voters will choose a new Senate and Assembly along with statewide posts including Secretary of State Controller Attorney General Treasurer and State Engineer and Surveyor. Republicans united and favored to win. Cleveland faction wary of Hill path to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
Senate
Assembly
Crosby
Vedder
Hill
Cleveland
Norris and Stewart Inaugurated in Harrisburg May 3
Colonel A. Wilson Norris as Auditor General and Thomas J. Stewart as Secretary of Internal Affairs were sworn in at Harrisburg on May 3. No material changes announced in either department and no ceremonial events beyond the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wilson Norris
Thomas J. Stewart
Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
State Legislature Passes Broad Civil and Regulatory Bills
The Senate and House advanced many measures including regulating county auditor pay, licensing for auctioneers, banning mutilation ads, removing disposal of remains, pharmacy controls, and poison sale limits. Civil rights for all races, borough boundary adjustments, and vital statistics registration passed. several bills were defeated or reconsidered. Elevated railways and various appropriations were approved while session length debates continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Court of Quarter Sessions
Justices of the Peace
Barclay
Cameron County
Warner
Senator Emery Predicts McKean County Vote Shift
The Bradford Era notes Emery’s claim that McKean County will vote Democratic by about 800 next fall, but counters that the Billingsley bill defeat was not party driven. The House supported it heavily, with nine Republicans and nine Democrats in the Senate backing it. Four Democrats opposed, and three Republicans and three Democrats were absent. The piece argues the Republican party bears no blame for the bill’s failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
McKean Co
Bradford
House
Senate
Republican Party
Main for cheap fuel backs town welfare
The Ledger states the Main favors cheap fuel and town welfare. It rebukes critics for damaging it and reiterates that Pittsburg-rate cheap gas is already available. The note urges ending the wrangle by stating the facts clearly and promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Pittsburg
Gas Company Arrangements Questioned in Old Merger Debate
The Mirror asserts that when People’s Gas Company sold to Pennsylvania Gas Company an arrangement favored manufacturers with cheap gas. Proponents say the deal was an excellent safeguard. critics argue the public interest was sidelined and the issue was known at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Editorials Split on Cleveland Reform Image
The Galveston News argues against mixing reformer rhetoric with anti party accusations in one paper. It says portraying Cleveland as a reformer and as superior to his party is a fraud too obvious when both claims appear in the same columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Democratic) News
Cleveland
Mirror mocks fuel firm over supposed payoffs in dogs
The source ridicules the fuel gas company for alleged bribes to a single lackey, arguing the outcome showed the claim was not worth a dog. The tone skewers corporate ethics and petty loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture Mirror
David Kirk Rules Out McKean District Congressional Run
David Kirk states he is not a candidate for Congress in the McKean district. He recalls his race with Mr. Walker in the old district and reflects on past electoral contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kirk
McKean
Mr. Walker
Queen Kapolani Visits Washington on Royal Progress
King Kalakaua’s Queen Kapiolani travels from the Sandwich Islands to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 50th reign. She meets President Cleveland, is presented at the White House on May 5, and signs the Arlington Hotel register with four servants accompanying her party. The names listed include Princess Lilinokalani Gen J O Dominis Gov C P Iaakea J H Boyd, addressed as Colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kalakaua
Sandwich Islands
Queen Kapiolani
Queen Victoria
President Cleveland
White House
Arlington Hotel
Lilinokalani
J. O. Dominis
C. P. Iaakea
J. H. Boyd
Kap
Louisville Journal Opinion on Cleveland and Republican Policies
The Louisville Journal questions Cleveland's re election prospects as it criticizes his fiscal policy favoring the West and South and civil service reforms, arguing that party change would not greatly alter the nation’s trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Cleveland
Faulkner Elected U S Senator for West Virginia
J Faulkner a Democrat was elected United States Senator from West Virginia last Thursday. With 85 members present needing 45, Faulkner secured 48 votes and was declared elected. Judge Faulkner is son of the late Charles J Faulkner who served Virginia and West Virginia in Congress and as minister to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Faulkner
United States
West Virginia
Faulkner
Judge Faulkner
Chas. J. Faulkner
Virginia
Congress of the United States
Frances
Buchanan
Kentucky Democratic Nomination For Governor Nominee
Gen. Luton Bottver Buckner was nominated by the Kentucky Democratic State Convention on the fourth. Speaker Carlisle presided over the gathering. The platform was drafted by Watterson and Carlisle and advocates free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luton Bottver Buckner
Democratic State Convention
Kentucky
Carlisle
Watterson
Barclay Named Pension Agent at Pittsburg
William A. Barclay has been appointed Pension Agent at Pittsburg in place of Russell Errett whose term expired in April. Errett was a competent official and Barclay is expected to maintain his good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Barclay
Pittsburg
Russell Errett
Errett
Barclay
Akins Withdraws Candidacy for County Commissioner
Joan A Akins informs Warren County Republicans that she withdraws her name as a candidate for County Commissioner. She thanks supporters and signs the letter with regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co
Joan A, Akins
Governor Beaver Urged to Uphold Constitution Over Corporations
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Gov. Beaver appears inclined to rival Gov. Pattison in keeping the Constitution superior to corporate power, signaling a firm stance against corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Gov. Pattison
Pittsburg
Southern policy urged for capital and labor with tariffs
The Macon Telegraph argues the South must adapt to Northern conditions, embrace organized labor and tariff protection to attract capital and labor. It cites natural Southern advantages like coal and iron, but credits slave labor’s end for delayed development and urges diversification, higher wages, and local markets to revive Southern industry and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
South
Macon Telegraph
Sea Board
Telegraph
Cleveland to decline another bid for the presidency
Smith M. Weed, a close White House guest, supports a St. Louis Republican report that President Cleveland will not run again. Weed, linked to Cleveland, says the President told him three months ago he would not seek re election and backs Gov. David B. Hill for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith M. Weed
Cleveland
White House
St. Louis
Weed
United States
David B. Hill
May 7 County Correspondence Reports Local Happenings
P Wright has a fresh stock from the city and O C Messenger plans a New York buying trip. Misses Maud and Myra Messenger visited Corry and Westfield. The sewing society held a quilting party with supper. Mrs. Lundy visited Grant area. Ralph Wright in Alabama called on friends. A poultry note reports an egg 8 inches long and 6 inches around weighing over 1 pound with three full eggs inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wright
O. C. Messenger
New York
Maud
Myra Messenger
Corry
Westfield
Sewing Society
Olie Wright
Vineland
James Allen
Judson
Waterford
Lundy
Grant
Ralph Wright
Alabama
Jasper Cowles
Sugar Grove
McMillen
Garland
Irvines
Jennie Phillis
Taft Hill
J. W. Phillis
Lottsville
Hibbard
Woodard
Licensed house needed in Kinzua says 1887 letter
A May 4 1887 letter argues Warren County should grant a license for a Kinzua house. The writer cites the railroad junction status with ten daily passenger trains, meals for travelers, and it being the narrow gauge terminus. Oil wells, mills, and growing public need support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co
Kinzua
Bradford
America
President Cleveland plans union attendance and travels in 19th century
The president signals intent to join General McMahon at the Army of the Potomac reunion in Saratoga in June and to travel to California in September for a Soldiers' Home trustees meeting in Napa Valley. He also aims to visit several Soldiers' Homes this year and serves as an ex-officio trustee for all of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Martin T. McMahon
Army of the Potomac
Saratoga
California
Napa Valley
Notable Miscellany From Late 19th Century News
A digest of items including Lima oil wells totaling 326, Warren Ohio water works and rolling mill, James Grant’s death at 64, April debt reduction of 13,053,098.77, 200 earthquake deaths in Mexico May 3, New York Saturday half holiday starting May 21, Gov. Beaver’s $45 monthly pension, Oak View cost $30,000, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland’s literary shift, Kate Field’s Salt Lake reception with a diamond badge, rising Catholic American population, Arizona Tucson earthquake May 4, national convention calls, South’s economic rise, oil and gas skepticism, Mrs. Garfield’s Washington visit for statue unveiling May 12, Lincoln monument dedication with Gaudens statue costing $40,000, cheaper natural gas in Buffalo, Elizabeth Zouaves versus New Jersey militia marching contest, with old soldiers finishing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
James Grant
Mexico
Hill
New York State
Beaver
Oak View
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
New York
Kate Field
Salt Lake City
Woman’s Relief Corps
United States
Franklin News
Arizona
Tucson
California
New Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Indianapolis
New South
Kelly
South
Gov. Oglesby
Lincoln Monument
Lincoln Park
Chicago
St. Gaudens
Express
Buffalo
Elizabeth Zouaves
Third Regiment
N. G
New Jersey
Elizabeth
Rahway
Grit Editors Guilty of Libel Sentenced in Bellefonte
G. W. Blanchard and Derrick Lamade editors of the Williamsport Sunday Grit pleaded guilty to libel against James Pierpont of Bellefonte. Blanchard received six months in jail and a $1000 fine. Lamade was bonded for $5000 to appear for sentencing in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blanchard
Derrick Lamade
Williamsport Sunday Grit
James Pierpont
Bellefonte
Furst
Blanchard
Lamade
Not undersold and spring styles from C P Northrop
Advertising blurb stating best goods at low prices and new spring styles from C P Northrop. Includes a note that C H Meacham Co represents old insurance firms in the United States and England. No clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
1Satf
Express
Deserter to Elevate Charles King as Army Life Novelist
The May issue of Lippincott's Magazine opens with Capt. Charles King A S presenting The Deserter to boost his standing among American writers of army life. It also features The Madisons Butler by Mrs. Poultney Bigelow, The Fable of the Poet and the Turpin Hauler, base ball notes by Henry Chadwick, Social Life at Vassar by L R Smith, poetry from May Riley Smith and F D Stickney, plus Monthly Gossip and Book Talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott’s Magazine
Charles King
Poultney Bigelow
Butler
J. S
Dale
Turpin
Henry Chadwick
Vassar
L. R. Smith
May Riley Smith
F. Db. Stickney
May Wide Awake opens with springtime frontispiece
The May issue features a Springtime frontispiece by ES Tucker evoking open squares and dainty spring attire. It includes pieces by Mrs Bilake Clinton Scollard Mrs Clara Doty Bates and other writers with themes of flowers birds and gardens. Price is $2.40 a year from D Lothrop Co Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES. Tucker
Thomas Serjeant Perry
A. D. T. Whitney
Marian Douglas
Mr. Barnes
Miss Watson
D. Lothrop Co., Publishers
Boston
Castration Expert Ready to Operate on Colts
A skilled professional offers standing position castration for colts and invites owners to bring their animals for a trial. Office is at 8 Keller's harness shop in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller’s Harness Shop
Warren, Pa
Register
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Said County
Ag Japes
W. Walker
Sextus Keller
Michael Uhl
Charles H. Spencer
Dalesa
Othe
John Wileink
Daniel Root
Maria A. McCollister
A. C. Blod
Cyrenusa
War Administration
A. Cc. Blodget
A. C. Blodget
W. J.alexander
Register. Register
Warren
Temperance Lecture Appeals to Duty in Warren County
Col Bain's temperance talk drew a small but receptive audience, with W C T U emphasizing voting as moral duty. The speaker linked liquor to social crisis, urging neighbors to resist saloons and support prohibition, while endorsing Dr Pierce's tonics for health.
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The
Warren Mail
R. A. Siggins
Youngsville Borough
T. L. Putnam
P. N. Robinson
South West
M. Crocker
Brokenstraw
Mr. Akins
Wrightsville
Lima
Wiggins
Pittsburg Dispatch
S. J. Wallace
Temperance
Col. Bain
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Mears
Worcester
Mass
Pierpont
Roman Empire
Rum
Holland
R. V. Pierce
John F. McCilerson
Water and
Hickory Sts
A. W. Morck
Grand Central Mining Company
Corporation of
Ohio
Youngstown
Territory
Charles D. Arms
of Mead
Charles Schimmelfing
TREAS
Co. Treas
Reas
Commission
Due Township
Roger Mooney
To Am
Cash Road
Am’t Pathmaster
Am’t
Tiona
Mead Township
Elier
E. W. Rouse
T. Shanafelt
Bb. W. Rogers
C. P. Henry
GO. N. Pakamlee
Admi
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
Cashier
NHE
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Nottingham
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Ameri
J. A. Logan
Logan
P.J. Fleming & CO
Fifth Avenue
J. K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Fast
Sheffield
Gilson
Barnes -Hovers
Donaldson Martin
Brookston
Champson
Effield June
Foxburg
Llegheny
Valley R. R. Co
Philadelphia
North Igs
Eee Ly
Sheffield - Tionesta Valley
Garfield
Farnsworth Siding
Markham
Farnsworth
Geld
J. Crary
Fisher
Keystone Clothing Company
B. Shapleigh
Beston, Mass
Thea TS Hao
Ake
P. J. Bayer
Phil Fortune
AVING
Warren, Youngsville, Sugar Grove, Jamestown, Frewsburg
Russellburg
Martin
Libe Y St. Warren, PA
W. H. Pickett & CO
H., Jamieson & CO
Sherman
Syracuse
Gale
Pittsburgh
F. O. Pierce
Minee
A. A. Davis & CO
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