Warren area Republicans announce candidates for Senate and Legislature
The bulletin lists O. Co. Allen of Warren as candidate for Senate in the 48th district, C. M. Snartz of Sugar Grove for Senate, C. C. Thompson of Warren for Legislature, and Henry Brace of Warren for Legislature, all subject to Republican convention nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
O. Co. Allen, Esq
Warren
Hon. C. M. Snartz
Sugar Grove
Republican Co
C. C. Thompson, Esq
Henry Brace
Warren County
Politician candidates named for Warren County judge race
Authorized notices name Charles H. Wiltst, J. T. Barker, and Hon. Paul W. Brown as candidates for Associate Judge in Warren County. Each entry states candidacy is subject to Republican nomination or convention decisions and specifies hometowns Pine Grove Bear Lake and Farmington.
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Charles H. Wiltst
Pine Grove
J. T. Barker, Esq
Bear Lake
Warren County
Republican Co
Paul W. Brown
Farmington
Warren County Treasurer candidates named by Republican convention
Authorized notices declare FRANK A. COGSWELL of Warren, GEORGE F. Yates of Columbus, and A. P. TRUSHEL seeking the Republican Party nomination for County Treasurer. Each name appears with candidacy subject to convention decisions and next election timing.
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Frank A. Cogswell
Warren
Warren County
Republican Co
George F. Yates
Columbus
Tux Preacher Gesticulates in Address
In a vivid public talk, a great preacher named Talmage uses extensive gesticulations with arms and legs. He argues for a curtailment of wind of one kind and another, reflecting a call for restraint amid strong rhetorical flourishes.
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Tux
Talmage
Absurd News Wrongs Place Names Across Regions
A humorous item mocks misattributed tales by listing famed figures in unlikely jail or flight scenarios across Virginia, Kentucky, Montana, New Mexico, and beyond. It parodies public reports by pairing George Washington, James K. Polk, William Shakespeare, Christopher Columbus with improbable acts and mistaken locales.
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George Washington
Virginia
James K. Polk
Kentucky
William Shakespeare
Montana
New Mexico
Christopher Columbus
Grant's Second Volume Sets Record Sales Expectations
Grant's second volume, written under grave illness and severe pain, meets early acclaim with calm deliberation. Demand for memoirs is unprecedented, with 500,000 copies expected to sell. Mrs. Grant has earned $200,000, and the estate may net at least $500,000.
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Grant
President to marry Mrs Folsom rumor shocks readers
A Washington gentleman says the President will wed but not Miss Folsom. The bride elect is Mrs Folsom, mother of Miss Folsom, a widow of 44. The President is amused by the reports and the Fol som gullibility. Frankie is to be congratulated if true.
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Washington
Miss Folsom
Frankie
If Knights of Labor Align With Powderly Labor Troubles End
The piece argues that labor conflict would vanish if workers see capital as a friend and ally, understanding that capital enables employment and livelihoods, leading to reduced friction between labor and capital.
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Knights of Labor
Powderly
Work Pay By The Hour Or By The Day Debate
The common view favors hourly wages over daily pay. The argument holds that workers should be compensated for actual work performed, not time spent. Paying for output could boost skill and reward industry.
World Says Cabinet Must Be Reorganized Or He Won’t Serve
The New York World declares no prominent Democrat would join President Cleveland’s Cabinet unless a total reorganization occurs. The piece suggests the reform administration may collapse sooner than expected.
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New York World
Cleveland
Chicago quiets riots as mobs face stiff stance
Congress members speak freely then scrub reports, but Chicago shows resolve by dispersing rioters. Police bravery noted as authorities warn roughs that rioting invites severe consequences and mob rule ends.
Untitled Outlooks on People and Weather
A collection of quick remarks rounds on President's best man Mr Bissell of Buffalo with a blunt appearance. The piece notes frequent Western whirlwinds making storms common, and references Senator Merchet of Pennsylvania improving before duty. Queen Victoria reportedly listened to a poem and smiled, a remark ending the brief.
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Tennison
Queen Victoria
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE SET FOR MAY 30
By order of Department Commander J. P.8 Gobin Memorial Day is declared for May 30 in the Department of Pennsylvania, observed on Sunday May 29 due to a legal holiday. The message calls for solemn ceremonies at every grave, honoring soldiers who sacrificed for liberty and the Republic, with flowers laid at resting places and reflections on loyalty to flag and country.
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J. P
Gobin
Grand Army of Pennsylvania
Department of Pennsylvania
Gen Simon Cameron Honored by Nation at Lancaster Home
Gen Simon Cameron, nearing eighty seven, hosted a royal dinner at his Donigal home in Lancaster county. Nine U.S. Senators and several Congressmen joined, along with Gov Pattison, Commissioner Forster, Wayne McVeigh, Charles A. Dana, and railroad leaders. Toasts praised the veteran politician amid a lively afternoon of incidents.
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Simon Cameron
Donigal
Lancaster County
United States
Senator Logan
Illinois
Beck
Blackburn
Kentucky
Hearst
California
Morrill
Vermont
Gray
Delaware
Hale
Maine
Butler
South Carolina
Cameron
Randall
Pennsylvania
Arnot
New York
Pattison
Forster
Wayne McVeagh
Charles A. Dana
W. A. Hensel
Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee
George B. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Harrison
Carlisle Indian School Examination Shows Strong Progress
May 72 Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle Pa reports marked intellectual and mechanical improvement among its students since opening seven years ago. A Congressional inspection visited carpentry tailoring tin smithing wagon and saddlery shops. after lunch the party enjoyed a drill and music by the Indian band. Recitations speeches dialogues and singing highlighted the examination.
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Carlisle Indian School
Indian Industrial School
Carlisle
Belmont Pushes Indemnity Resolution for Rock Springs Riot
Congressman Belmont urges a $147000 indemnity for Chinese victims of the Rock Springs riot. He explains the massacre and criticizes Territorial authorities for failing to enforce laws against perpetrators. He says passage would express U.S. sympathy for victims and note the offenders were not American citizens.
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Belmont
Rock Springs
United States
President Cleveland and the Mugwumps in a bitter clash
The article portrays Cleveland angered by the Mugwumps who snub him despite his efforts to appease them. It argues they were made to kick and cannot help kicking, ready to strike at him or seek a larger target, as Blaine’s fall briefly aided Grover.
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Cleveland
Hector
Blaine
Grover
Tur Curtin Committee Report On Railroad Strike Losses
The committee reports employers lost about one million dollars in actual value, railroads two millions, and the public as much as both combined. The estimate is seen as low, and sober judgment suggests neither side can claim wisdom or fun from the six million figure.
Ohio liquor law planned to align with state rule
A new liquor measure for Ohio mirrors the state law prohibiting licenses and aims to boost revenue while permitting local option. Western Reserve towns have long sought this blessing. Jeanne, a New York Alderman, faces bribery charges. a swift guilty verdict suggests further arrests may follow.
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Ohio
Western Reserve
Ex Congressmen Highlight Sheridan Moral Discipline
Ex congressman Townsend of Ohio notes Gen Sheridan lacks poker play, contrasting with other officers. He remains distant from temptation, claiming Sheridan keeps more than twenty miles away from risk and vice in military life.
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Townsend
Ohio
Gen
Sheridan
Army
Arrest of Herr Most Sparks Contemptuous Outburst
The Socialist leader Herr Most, active in New York, was arrested recently and dragged from under a bed to a police cell. The remark that it would have been better if he had been hanged reflects a harsh, violent sentiment from the source.
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Herr Most
New York
Roscor Conkline's Fee in Broad way Case Questioned
Roscor Conkline's fee in the Broad way case was 30000 dollars. If he succeeds in bagging the whole nest of unclean Aldermanic birds, it will be money well spent.
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Roscor Conkline
Taxation of Imitation Butter Spurs Dairy Reform
The Agriculture Committee favors taxing imitation butter, citing Supreme Court power and a vast spurious butter problem. It notes 200 million pounds manufactured yearly, huge dairy losses, and a $500 million dairy output with half in butter and cheese. Ingredients list includes acids, oils, salts, and animal products. Recommends tax to protect commerce and genuine products. oleomargarine costs seven cents to make but buyers pay near genuine prices.
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Committee On Agriculture
Supreme Court
Congress
Chicago
Grant on Union soldiers in Washington parade after war
In his last volume Grant praises the Union veterans who paraded in Washington at the final review. He argues that they were superior to European armies, noting they fought for a clear purpose and were willing only in emergencies, making them more formidable than merely drilled troops.
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Grant
Washington
Europe
Cyclone Visits Kansas City Killing Dozens
Kansas City was struck by a cyclone last Tuesday causing at least twenty deaths and many injuries. The storm wrecked numerous public and private buildings and did heavy damage across Missouri Illinois and Indiana. The city’s rapid growth and stature as the Chicago of the Missouri Valley are noted as it recovers from the disaster.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Missouri Valley
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Independents Fall Behind Cleveland Supporter Curtis
George William Curtis, last Independent backer of Cleveland, argues the President must choose between party loyalty and reform. He believes sticking to principle would require breaking with party politicians and appealing only to the people for support.
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Cleveland
George William Curtis
Philadelphia Manufacturer Warns Eight Hour Move Will Price Consumers Out
A Philadelphia manufacturer argued last week that the eight hour movement will raise prices for consumers. He warned that higher costs could erode tariff protections and invite competition from European cheap labor, risking workers’ bread.
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Philadelphia
Spurgeon and a fashionable goat at his heels
The piece jokes that famed preacher Spurgeon is followed by a stylish goat, wondering if it reflects his sins or those of his fathers. It notes the goat enjoys good company and is hard to shake off, quipping that even monarchs fear arthritis striking their toes.
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Spurgeon
It Don’t Pay to Strike Warns Labor Brotherhood
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers argues that striking is unprofitable as empty pockets hungry children and sorrowing wives push workers toward acceptance. The piece contends laborers are being persuaded that strikes bring no pay and harm families.
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Tur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Engineers
Homeward for Mugwumps Says Democratic Globe
The President watches Mugwumps desert him as he fulfills their wishes and wonders if they will return. The Boston Globe urges the Democratic party to welcome back deserters with a warm reception and the invitation to come home.
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Boston Globe
War on Moss Threat to Individual Rights
A Chicago Times quote argues that those who threaten individual rights and social order must be met with force on their own ground, using their own weapons, to uphold law and societal stability.
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Moss
Chicago Times
Jenks Resigns as Assistant Secretary to Manage Dubois Estate
Hon. Geo. A. Jenks resigns from the Interior Department effective May 15 and will take charge of the Dubois estate assisting the young heir John E. Dubois in property management.
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Geo. A. Jenks
Interior
Dubois
John E. Dubois
Book of Flowers and Seeds Offered Free by Florist
Williamsport florist Harry Chapel presents Book of Flowers Plants and Seeds a well printed illustrated volume packed with information. The book will be mailed free to all who request it using the publisher’s address.
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Harry Chaapel
Williamsport
Tornadoes Ravage Midwest with Casualties and Destruction
News from Xenia Forest Chicago Pontiac and Meriden report multiple fatalities and injuries after cyclones and tornadoes. Xenia counts 22 bodies found with 6 missing, Dunkirk sees several dead and houses wrecked, PontiaOdell area debris and unroofed stores, Meriden damaged with 18 to 20 injured.
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Xenia
Forest
Dunkirk
Harden
Chicago and Alton
Pontiac
Ill
Odell
Torexa
Kas
Meriden
Kerrigan Testifies on Gould Strike Losses
General Superintendent William H. Kerrigan testified before the Curtin Committee in St. Louis. He estimated wage losses at 1 million dollars and direct revenue loss at 2 million for the Gould system. He noted wages aligned with other Western roads, higher living costs than Pennsylvania, and said business was suspended from March 6 to 29.
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St. Louis
William H. Kerrigan
Gould System
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Bills Passed by Congress Report
A Clerk of the House statement dated May 11 shows 8 740 bills and 171 joint resolutions introduced this session The House has passed 655 private and 174 public bills and 170 private and 49 public have passed both Houses The Senate has passed 33 public and 53 private bills The Senate has sent to the House 129 public and 252 private bills during the session.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Duties of Tax Collectors Warn Public Notices
County tax collectors chosen in spring elections must post written or printed notices in at least ten public places to announce the five percent abatement within sixty days and the five percent penalty after six months. During the last three days of each of the final two weeks of the sixty day period a collector or representative must be at a designated place between 2 and 6 p m to collect taxes.
Attorney General pushes indictments against Soldiers' Orphans schools syndicate
The Auditor General refuses Mercer, Mr. Joy, McAllisterville and Chester Springs Schools claims for the quarter ended February 28, totaling 37 568 18 dollars.
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Soldiers’ Orphans Schools
Mercer
Joy
McAllisterville
Chester Springs
Labor unrest and political notes from the era
In Boston labor groups push Sunday observances, Gen. Simon Cameron travels to Texas for weeks of leisure. Chicago bomb attack leaves 66 officers injured. five dead, 51 wounded, 10 back at duty. Milwaukee 19 Socialists arraigned. militia leaves. Ohio passes liquor tax re enacting Scott law with immediate effect. Rev Sam Jones sermons on hopeful progress. Cincinnati faces anarchist risk but police and Gov Foraker quell riots. New York eight hour push deemed a failure. piano workers return to work. Pittsburgh may gain a free library. Andrew Carnegie pledges 250000 additional dollars to match city funds for a $500000 endowment.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Ohio
Sam Jones
Cincinnati
Foraker
New York
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Henry’s Grocer Ad and Messner Gift Giveaway
An old ledger style notice advertises groceries at low prices at C P Henry’s the Grocer and promotes Theodore Messner’s store with gifts. A testimonial from Peter Bruce of Ithaca New York describes relief from catarrh after using Ely’s Cream Balm noting improved breathing and nostril comfort.
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Ely
Peter Bruce
Ithaca, N. Y
Gevorce Batt Clothier Offers Bargains In Clothing
Gevorce Batt the Clothier promotes ready made clothing bargains across all branches of his business. He states he will not be undersold and emphasizes his specialty in fine custom made garments.
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Gevorce Batt
Seasonal glow on Lake Erie shores inspires a civic letter
The writer from Erie extols spring’s brightness and urges readers to enjoy the outdoors, while noting optimism amid economic strains. He praises local life in Warren and Erie, urges social progress, and references Browning, gun hunting, and a wander through parks. Political notes touch Republican primaries and judicial candidates, with praise for Warren’s culture and Erie’s growth and institutions.
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Lake Erie
Warren
Erie
Souther
Thompson
Vincent
Cowan
Wood
Waters
Robert Browning
1886 Hotel and liquor listings by town
Warren Pa May 17 1886 list shows numerous hotels eating houses bottlers vend liquor and related licenses across Clarendon Youngsville Tidio ute Corydon Garfield Sheffield Eureka City Tiona Enterprise Glade and Corydon with names like King Buss Leonhart Metzgar and others recording licensed establishments and officials in each locale. The compiled inventory reflects historical municipal licensing of hospitality and liquor trades.
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C. W. King
Harry Buss
George H. Leonhart
Frank Metzgar
T. F. Valentine
M. Mead
H. J. Wilhelmus
John Schmutz
P. J. Hare
Michael Fitzgerald
Charles Schwing
D. J. Sullivan
J. M. Taber
J. M. Eckardt
A. B. Kehr
George B. Williams
Clarendon Borough
Enterprise
Joel
Forbush
Glade
George Hertzel
D. A. Arird
Prothy
Warren
Special EE Court of Common Pleas for Warren County
A special Court of Common Pleas for Warren County is ordered to be held at Warren Court House starting the fourth Monday of June 1886. It will try causes where the President Judge is disqualified due to prior service as counsel and handle other business certified by the President Judge. Attest: D. U. Arird Prothonotary.
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Erie County
I. B. Brown
Congress
Mackey
Scott
Wiliam A. Galbraith
Souther
The
MAIL
Erie
Warren
Eric
I. A. Foreman
Pennsylvania
Jarecki Brass Works
Erie City Iron Works
Hamot and
St. Vincent Hospitals
St. Joseph’s Asylum
Lakes
EE Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Borough of
Register
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Said County
Erastus Weatherby
John Logan
Sterling Green
John Fare
Henry Souther
Eliza K. Hall
Christian Smith
Sarah Shafer
B. G. Morrison
Stephen R. Morrison
Willis C. Hale
John H. Hale
Court of Common Pleas
Towit
South West Township
Enterprise and
Garland Road
Parmelia S. Hunter
Hunter’s Land
State of
L. B. Wood
Charles Goodwell
Said Goodwell
East Oil Creek Company
F. L. Mitchell
D. H. Mitchell
F. W. Mitchell
Front Street
John H. McKinney
Viola McKinney
Eldred Township
Joseph Young
T. J. Lobdell
F. B. Brewer
Warren Borough sidewalk ordinance of 1886
At a May 3 1886 meeting the Warren borough council enacted that owners along the west side of Liberty Street between Second and Third Streets must build an eight foot wide sidewalk of suitable material and repair or reconstruct it when ordered by the council, with A W Morck Burgess and C H Meachamm Clerk signing.
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Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Liberty Street
Burgess and
A. W. Morck
C. H. Meachamm
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Warren Mail
A. P. Trushel
Ade
Republican County
Chcaco
Mrrchet
Ession
Jeanne
News OF the
Boston
Texas
Rock Bottom
C. P. Henry’s
Theodore Messner
C. P. Henry
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
A. A. Davis & Co
C. H. Coe
Charles Baker
Pittsfield P
Warren Co
G. C. Hamilton
Market Street
Sixth
Second St
Conewango Creek
Robert MacKay
WM. Schnur
P. J. Bayer
Rouse Estate
South West
County of
T. L. Putnam
M. Crocker
Joseph Clinton
Warren Borough
Carl Pudenz
T. J. Mahoney
Jacob Knupp
Kirtland Campbell
E. O’ Donnell
T. H. Willoughby
M. Murphy
D. G. Fannin
J. M. Magee
Hugh Flanigan
James O. Allen
Christy
Charles Campbell
Youngsville
A. P. Garfield
Cc. H. Gregory
Tidioute
W. P. Shaw
N.N. Hanchett
H. L. Gordon
Ear Lake
A. E. Hratienteck
Jacob Wiggins
Benj. Ellis
Eben Dean
Pittsfield
N.L
Corydon
Joseph Hale
Garfield
John Farnsworth
Dennis McNamara
Kinzur
T. W. Dempsey
C. L. Davidson
L. W. Siggins
Daniel McEvoy
J. L. Hall and
Lovell Gibson
Grand Valley
John N. Gerow
Sheffield
Charles Shaw
L. E. Branch
P. F. Bogart
Eureka City
R. E. Flick
Tiona
Albert Pierce
Order of the Court
D. U. Arird
Ww. J. Alexander
Register’s
Warren, Pa
Reverdy B. Stewart
Allen & Higgins
Pleasant
Warren Court House
Ross
Peter Knopf
Benson J. Dennis
Poughkeepsie, Duchess Co
N.Y
George
E. Ott
Iren County
George Ott
Admr
Tidioute, PA
Edwin Hill
Wyandottes
Plymouth Rocks
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
R. A. Love
Sheriff's Office
Morck Bro
August Morck
Optician
Ytarren Commercial College
New Hoffman Block
G. B. Munn
P. O
Ary Hall
Wagner & Reis
John L. Kerr
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
Sheriff's
Sherifef
J. Emmett Colegrove
John Mead
Said Mead
J. Emmett Colgrove
Dora Colegrove
Alba M. Kent
Chapin H, Wetmore
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
Jas, Clark
Champion Road Machine
Lindsey Bro’s
Riceville
Pennock and Victor
D. Shear
A. A. Davis
Penn
Jacob Keller
G. G. Mead & CO
G.G. Mead & CO
North East
Laurel and High Streets
Warren, Parb
T. S. Messner
G. Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Schellhammer & Lesser
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