Forgery Claims Sparked in Campaign Smear
A forged Roscoe Conkling interview circulated by New York Sun and other Democrats. It claimed he opposed Davenport Blaine Evarts and Republicans he once acted with. Conkling denied it as a forgery. The article notes a prior faked Cleveland letter backing Hill.
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Roscoe Conkling
New York Sun
New York Democrats
Davenport
Blaine
Evarts
Cleveland
Hill
Tweed
Conkling
Call to Publish State Laws in Newspapers
The writer argues for printing newly enacted laws in newspapers by authority soon after passage. This would let the public know the provisions without waiting for binding in books, ensuring timely access and understanding of the laws.
Democratic office seekers fail to move president
The piece notes considerable dissatisfaction among Democratic hopefuls who cannot access the President even twice weekly. It suggests the true pleasure for a Democrat is landing a fat office, while the odds of success remain slim and the President remains unbudgeable.
Sam Ranpatt Withdraws From Speaker Candidacy
Sam Ranpatt ends race for Speaker citing protectionist limits in a free trade House and aims to stay on the floor and lead the Appropriations Committee. He told a friend the floor remains his preferred place as Fourth Class Postmaster work in Washington grows.
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Sam Ranpatt
Sugar Grove locals react to Greenback Postmaster appointment
Critics scorn the Sugar Grove postmaster choice as a reaction to alleged Democratic splits. Supporters say the appointment reflects broader reform and accountability, while opponents accuse the move of provoking backlash within the party.
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Sugar Grove
Hodges Wins Baltimore Mayoral Race with 59,565 Total
In Baltimore last week the mayoral vote reached 59,565. Democratic candidate James Hodges received 30,879 votes while independent Republican nominee Judge Brown had 28,667, giving Hodges a lead of 2,230.
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Hinerns
Baltimore
James Hodges
Judge Brown
Death of Gen McClellan at Orange Mountain New Jersey
Gen B McClellan died at his home on October 29 from neuralgia of the heart after two weeks of illness. He returned from a western trip six weeks earlier and a reception was planned. News in New York caused sorrow with half mast flags. the Grand Army post offered a bodyguard. President Cleveland sent condolences and ordered half mast until the funeral. McClellan was buried in Trenton after a simple Madison Square Church service, with no military parade, attended by family, pall bearers, and many prominent figures. crowds gathered in Jersey City and Trenton.
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M’clellan
B. McClellan
Orange Mountain
New Jersey
New York
Grand Army Post
Washigton
Geo. B. McClellan
Orange
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Executive Departments
Secretary of War
Army
Gov. Abbott
Gen. McClellan
Trenton
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
New York City
Jersey City
President Chooses Time Cutoffs for Office Seekers
President Cleveland outlines a plan to limit interviews for public positions after November first. He will accept only Cabinet officers and department heads on most days, and will hear other public business on specific mornings and afternoons.
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White House
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Navy to Resume Finishing Roach Built Vessels
After delays the Navy Department approves appraisal reports on the unfinished cruisers built by John Roach. The Advisory Board will resume duties, Roach yards will complete the ships under prior inspection, and any remaining contract balance will be paid to the assignees. Three vessels will join the American Navy.
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Navy Department
John Roach
the Tribune
Divorce rumors denied as groundless in Philadelphia dispatch
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note states reports that Mrs Sartor is seeking a divorce are unfounded. Mrs Grant, her mother, has been distressed by public talk about the domestic affairs. The Civil Service Commission sees leadership change with a two Democrat and one Mugwump board planned and a mixed response in New York and Minneapolis papers.
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Philadelphia
Public Ledger
Grant
Excursion Rates to Florida Ports Announced
On November 12 1885 an agent for the Florida Railway and Navigation Co announces excursion rates to Jacksonville Cedar Keys Tarpon Springs and Tampa for travel before or after the Excursion. W W Wilson Jamestown N Y. Also advertised are Mandrake Bitters at 25 cents per bottle from Johnson and Siegfried and Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey claiming relief of coughs in one hour.
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Jacksonville
Cedar Keys
Tarpon Springs
Tampa
W. W. Wilson
Agt
Florida Railway and Navigation Co
Jamestown
N. Y
Henry Baxter
Johnson & Siegfried
Travel and politics wrap a brisk travel day and faith
The note cites brisk travel to the South and a world total of about 6 377 000 Tuer children of Israel. President Cleveland proclaims Thanksgiving on Thursday November 26. Smallpox worsens in Montreal with 354 deaths last week. Pierre W Forney dies in Washington at age from apoplexy. A Chicago butter fraction states one in ten pounds is genuine. Warp convicted of first degree larceny and faces ten years. Iowa Supreme Court voids Prohibition amendment adoption.
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Mary
Quay
Pennsylvania
Hill
New York
Lee
Virginia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Nebraska
Iowa
Maryland
Warren County
Thompson
Merritt
Arird
Love
Burroughs
Cleveland
Montreal
Pierre W. Forney
Wren Forney
Washington
Chicago
Gen
Grant
Supreme Court of Iowa
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Independent offers trial and subscription details
A public notice extols The Independent of New York as a comprehensive weekly newspaper. It highlights 32 folio pages and 22 departments, covering religious literary educational and scientific content. The notice offers free specimens or one month for thirty cents and annual rates of 3 dollars or 5 dollars for two years, address 251 Broadway, New York City.
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Independent
New York
the Independent
Broadway
New York City
Nsit
Women's Department Promotes Household Wisdom Purchase
The Philadelphia Weekly Press announces a women’s information and discussion section covering home culture and entertainment. It promotes the book Great Truths by Great Authors and offers a one year subscription for 1.75, with a premium list and Parker's Tonic praised for relief of despondency and female-specific ailments.
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Philadelphia Weekly Press
Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey Relieves Cough
An advertisement announces Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey claiming relief from coughing in one hour. The copy emphasizes rapid action and medicinal ingredients, targeting readers seeking quick cough relief.
Borough Incorporation Sought for Glade Village
Notice that an application will be made to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Warren County at the December term on Tuesday December 8 1885 for incorporation of the village of Glade in Glade township Warren County into a borough under applicable acts of Assembly.
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Ryno
Court of Quarter Sessions
Warren County
Glade
Warren
George R. Wetmore
N. F. Clark
G. E. Foster
Clark & Foster
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United States
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Jonathan Smith
Corydon Township
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Sugar Creek
United States Detective Agency
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Schellhammer & Lesser
Jewett’s
Hickory Street
T. W.mcnett
N. K. Wendleboe
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Nelson Greenland
Suspension Bridge
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Robt, Feeny
Henry McGee
R &E
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J. A. Weible
Darius Mead
Adam Harmon
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Edward Storum
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Prothonotary’s Office
W. M. Noel
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Scribner, Doyle
Allegheny
Galen, Warren Co
Warren Post Office
Galen, Pa
Hallett Book Co
Portland
H.S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
COAL
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J. Caxsair
Variety Hall
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Lake Shore
Simond
Dupont Powder Co
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