Warren County Republicans celebrate strong post election returns
The Warren Mail reports official county vote results showing large Republican majorities even in an off year. Quay leads with 44,000 nationally while local races show Orr and Love ahead in Farmington and Sugar Grove. Warren borough’s strong showing contrasts with smaller towns as the paper lauds party unity and predicts future victories.
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Warren
Quay
Day
Merritt
King
Ahird
Orr
Love
McKinney
Burroughs
Grimes
Man
Warren Academy
Davis
Trushel
Prohibition
Warren Borough
Warren County
Farmington
Sugar Grove
Arird
Youngsville
The
Ledger
Blaine
Liquor League Causes Political Debate in County
The notice voices skepticism about a local Liquor League formed for self protection. It argues the temperance cause should not become a political party machine and warns that liquor interests may fail if they antagonize voters. It notes Republicans and Democrats can manage politics, especially while the GOP leads.
New York Victory Elicits Democrats’ Satisfaction in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports strong Democratic satisfaction after yesterday’s elections. President Grover Cleveland appears the happiest, with New York’s win described as especially gratifying to him and prompting questions about potential policy shifts to suit the victors.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Senate Proves Safe for Republicans Amid Threats
The Senate remains securely in Republican hands as Democrats failed to seize it in Illinois, Ohio, New York, and New Jersey. Logan and Sherman are retained and Mahone is defeated in Virginia, preserving the balance during Cleveland's term.
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U.S. Senate
Illinois
Ohio
Logan
Sherman
Mahone
Virginia
New York
New Jersey
Cleveland
Jesse E. Dale Elected Sheriff in Clearfield County
The Republican Jesse E. Dale won the sheriff race by about 300 votes, becoming the first Republican sheriff and second Republican county officer elected in Clearfield County. He led Quay by roughly 1,200 votes.
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Turre
Clearfield County
Jesse E. Dale
Quay
Postmistress in Warren Accused of Reading Letters
A Warren postmaster’s assistant admitted opening and reading letters out of curiosity after reading postal cards. The owners objected to the practice, stating no such behavior is allowed and condemning the breach of mail privacy.
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Warren
President funds party and votes in Buffalo example
The President gave $1,000 to his party and traveled to Buffalo to vote. He aims to set a strong example, illustrating civic participation by a public figure.
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Washington
Buffalo
Tur Venango Spectator Spars Over Virginia and New York
The Tur Venango Spectator mocks rival efforts and urges winning results of its own. It condemns what it calls a cheeky crowing over others work and cautions competitors to quiet their competitive racket.
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Tur Venango
Virginia
New York
Tue Mart Presents A Liberal Clubbing List For The Year
A notice urges readers to review the liberal clubbing list from Tue Mart and other publications for the coming year and warns against subscribing before learning the price the paper can offer.
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Tue Mart
Temperance Corner Moves to Regular First-Page Publication
The W C T U Temperance Corner announces it will appear on the first page regularly with outside focus on Prohibition and inside on Temperance in all things.
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W. C. T. U. Temperance Corner
Temperance
Onto Ends October Elections For November Voting
A historical note states Onto will discontinue October polls and merge voting into November with other white residents, reflecting racial segregation in political participation. The shift signals a change in local electoral practices affecting eligibility and turnout.
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Onto
Quay Day and Ledger Debate Shapes Post-Election Views
In a polemical letter the writer credits Mr Day with election victory and accuses the Ledger of bias against Quay. The piece defends the Kemble pardon board actions, cites attorney generals and judges, and asserts that no pardon was granted while fines and disqualification stood.
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Day
Ledger
The
Supreme Court
Col. Quay
Kemble
Attorney General
Black
Gov
Cartin
Gowen
Commonwealth
John A. Nelson
Court of Quarter Sessions
Brown
Board of Pardons
J.S. Black
United States
Curtin
Hoyt
Henry Warrerson Attacks Pennsylvania Over Gas Wealth
The Louisville Journal's Henry Warrerson, a Democratic boss, laments Pennsylvania's protective success. He claims the state robs others, grows rich, and benefits from natural gas that enables cheap manufacture, enabling even greater gains despite alleged wrongdoing.
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Henrt Warrerson
Louisville Journal
Pennsylvania
Secretary Mannina’s October Debt Decrease on Paper
The Franklin Citizen notes a $13,276,774.18 claimed monthly debt decrease by Secretary Mannina, while asserting no real reduction in debt. It criticizes idle treasury funds totaling $487,800,498.59 and urges timely bond calls.
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Mannina
Treasury
Franklin
WCTU Deliberations Split Over Prohibition Party
In Philadelphia last week the Woman's Christian Temperance Union split on party lines with 29 delegates voting no and 25 signing a protest against tying the union to the Prohibition party. The protest could not be published in time this week.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Philadelphia
Prohibition Party
Beavers County Residents Honor Quay With Large Majority
Beaver county residents show strong support for Quay, giving him a majority fully one thousand ahead of the usual margin and about six hundred more than the Republican county ticket. Neighbors and friends offered the tribute voluntarily to honor him without political consideration.
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Beaver County
Quay
Pennsylvania Court: Betting on primaries not illegal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds betting on primary elections is not unlawful while betting on general elections remains illegal, reflecting a difference between unreasonable certainty and reasonable certainty. The ruling emphasizes that it is wrong to bet on a certainty in either case.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Courts Rule Against Democrats Over Cincinnati Election Frauds
The courts decide against the Democratic ticket in Cincinnati citing frauds at the election. The Cleveland Plain Dealer warns the Senate will not be organized until Cincinnati seats are admitted, framing a reform push for the party.
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Tuk
Cincinnati
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Senate
Mr Davenport Defeated in New York
A brief note reports Mr Davenport's defeat in New York as the public records reflect and implies he did not command success yet earned it through effort.
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Davenport
New York
Quay Majority Gains Highlight State Treasurer Vote
The table shows a Quay majority of 44 127, a gain of 24 076 over the 1883 Republican state treasurer tally. Cumberland remains Democratic, while judges in York Clarion Jefferson and Philadelphia show notable wins for Republicans and Berks narrows for Democrats. Total figures list county by county majorities and Quay's overall margin of 44 024.
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Allegheny
Philadelphia
Quay
Latimer
York
Wilson
Clarion
Jefferson
Cumberland
Biddle
Berks
Republicans Win In Several States In November 1885
Across eleven states voting on Tuesday South Dakota adopted a constitution and elected state officers while Chicago and Detroit held local elections. Massachusetts and Iowa elected Republican tickets. New York and Mississippi went Democratic. Maryland swung to Germanite control, and Colorado Nebraska and Pennsylvania saw notable Republican victories. The Buffalo Express notes overall Republican gains despite New York Democrats retaining state government.
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South Dakota
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Massachusetts
Iowa
Mississippi
Empire State
Virginia
Colorado
Supreme Court
Nebraska
State University
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Senate
New Jersey
Assembly
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Buffalo Express
Public Interest Shifts on Telephone Value and Monopoly
The New York Sun notes a recent public reaction in New England against the telephone’s high popularity. Charges and perceived inefficiency have cooled interest, while capitalists question Bell’s monopoly logic and entertain the idea that telephoning may eventually become as free as telegraphing. Inventors then find it easier to secure funding for new telephone ideas.
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The
New York Sun
New England
Bell
Bell Company
Origin of Whig party name in English politics
The term Whig arose around 1680 under Charles II as a derisive label from the court party for the popular party, a usage parallel to Scotland where Conventiclers bore the motto We hope in God. The Whig party in the United States then had a remarkable history.
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Scotland
United States
Parisian Inhaled Brandy Trend Hits Chicago
Exchange notes a fad where many people in Chicago inhale brandy rather than drink it. The price remains the same while the effect is described as more exhilarating. A Frenchman who introduced the custom is thriving in the business and a new pledge to curb inhaling is urged.
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Chicago
Paris
McCuteven Actor Dies At Philadelphia Home
The actor McCuteven died at his Philadelphia residence on Sunday November 8. The report notes the unexpected death of a prominent entertainment figure.
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McCuteven
Philadelphia
St Paul to Build Ice Palace Like Montreal Next Winter
Late dispatches report plans for St Paul to construct an ice palace similar to Montreal’s for next winter. Other items note Riel to be hanged today, cremation debates in several cities, and a Garfield statue to be placed at First Street and Maryland Avenue in Washington.
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United States
Garfield
Riel
First Street
Maryland Avenue
Washington, D. C
W. C
Bryant
North Star
Mich
Bisnor Cox
Buffalo
New York
Mr. Field
Major Andre
Tappan
Allen Thorndike Rice
Col
Fred Grant
Grant
North American Review
Col. Grant
Trouble and Revolution Echo in Buffalo Express
The Buffalo Express notes a constitutional government in name with a popular Folkthing that blocks Premier Estrupp’s policy for a decade. Royal discontent grows against the King and his unpopular Premier, as exasperation nears a breaking point and a new spark could ignite upheaval.
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Buffalo Express
England
Folkthing
New York Republicans United Despite Conkling Row
The Tur notes the Stalwart defection talk is rubbish and points to Oneida county as the real disaffection centre. It cites Davenport’s 500 vote majority over Hill versus last year’s 30 for Cleveland over Blaine and argues genuine Republicans are united, suggesting they could have won if they had split.
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New York Tribune
Conkling
Oneida County
Oneida
Davenport
Hill
Cleveland
Blaine
New York
Stomach Bitters Promises Speedy Relief and Vital Reform
The article claims many users prefer Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to quinine for faster, fuller relief. It asserts the remedy boosts vigor, corrects stomach liver and bowel irregularities, and prevents fevers like ague, bilious remittent and dumb ague while easing dyspepsia constipation rheumatism and related issues. Take at first sign of disorder for gratitude.
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Warren Road
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R. Smith
E. A. Allen
Struthers
Lished
Warren, Fa
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Imall
Water
John Sill
Story
ATEN
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Dever
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Boston
C. Smith
H. J. Danforth
C. P. Henry & CO
Glade, PA
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Sersall
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Galen, Warren Co
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Henry Baxter
Galen, Pa
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J. K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
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Hickory St
T Sipe
Methodists Methodist Society
Olney & Bean
Marathon
Buena Vista County
Ory
Jewelry Store
MORCK
Morck Bro’s
M. Martin and
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McKain Block
Register
Orphans’ Court
Said County
J. R. Tallman
T. W. Morrison
Register. Register’s
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A. B. McKain & Son
Corner Liberty and
Water Streets
Schellhammer & Lesser
Jewett’s
Hickory Street
T.w.mcnett
N. K. Wendleboe
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Suspension Bridge
Warren.a
H. A. Jamieson & CO
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