Proclamation by President Harrison Names Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
President Benjamin Harrison proclaims November 27 as a day of prayer and Thanksgiving for the nation. He calls upon citizens to cease work, worship, give thanks for abundant blessings, remember the poor and homeless, and seek continued divine protection and grace. Signed in Washington on November 8, 1890, with James G. Blaine as secretary of state.
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Harrison
United States
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blaine
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by Gov James A Beaver
Governor James A Beaver proclaims November 27, 1890 as Thanksgiving Day. He urges suspension of ordinary business, assembly for worship, and shared feasts to express gratitude for the year’s blessings and to aid those in want. Harrisburg announces the address dated November 11, 1890.
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Gov. Beaver
United States
A. D
Commonwealth
James A. Beaver
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania official vote totals by counties reported
The document lists county returns for Pennsylvania races including Governor Pattison and Delamater with Pattison leading, Lieutenant Governor Watres and Black with Watres ahead, and Secretary of Internal Affairs Stewart and Barclay with Stewart ahead. Prohibition and Labor candidates are noted with their total votes, though several fragments are garbled and require clarification.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvaia
Pattison
Delamater
de Pattison
Devas
Gill’s
Prohibition
Senvpeos Melee Rynder
Labor
Dba
Seg Datantio
Watres
Black
Pularwe Slings
Erie Dispatch urges Delamater for U.S. Senate
The Washington dispatch portrays Senator Cameron as anxious about re election and cites GOP worry over the election bill. It endorses Erie Dispatch ideas that Delamater be elected U S Senator, praising him as young able active vigorous sound and influential with broad popularity and potential to bring new blood to Pennsylvania’s representation.
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Washington
Cameron
U.S. Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate
South Carolina
Erie Dispatch
Delamater
U. S
Republican county wary of GOP split and new era
The Ledger notes the county leans Republican making victories tough yet hints at a new era. It cites a pro Republican paper aiding Democrats and 200 Republicans meeting in secret to knife a governor candidate, yet the writer trusts divine aid and resolves to do all possible to avert calamity to the county.
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Mart
Ledger
Thompson Seen As Strong Speaker Candidate In Assembly
Supporters praise Hon. C. C. Thompson as a well qualified candidate for Speaker. The columnist notes many letters and newspaper notices favoring him and expects a fair, honorable canvass for the high office.
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C. C. Thompson
Wanrep minority in the next House argued as select
A New York World line notes Wanrep and a respectable minority in the current House but predicts the next House will feature a small yet highly select minority without broad backing.
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N. Y
New York Brewers Seek Say in Next U.S. Senator
Brewers and liquor dealers in New York demand the right to pick the state’s next U.S. Senator. They financed the Democratic campaign and now press for payoff in influence and appointment.
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New York
U.S
Brother Morris Seeks Truth on Campaign Claims
Brother Morris proclaims honesty in political claims while questioning George and his hatchet. The remark hints at a local contest or dispute over truthfulness in campaigning and the fate awaiting George. The piece suggests a moral or investigative tone without detailing any specific outcome.
Political turnover in Pennsylvania hints at cabinet shifts
The papers urge Gov Pattison to form his cabinet as Republican Congress gains a near 50,000 vote lead in Pennsylvania. Democrats predict a 145 seat majority in the next House. Observers say the turnover was a fit, not a spasm, and note the next House will need a quorum for Speaker candidates.
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Daily Papers
Gov. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Polls, Tariffs, and the 1892 Political Forecast
The piece argues Republican voters in Pennsylvania erred by not stopping Free Trade aims. It notes Democratic leaders now push repeal of the McKinley tariff and imply the incoming Congress could revise or revoke it, barring a presidential veto. It urges unity to confront the expected Free Trade victory in 1892.
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Pennsylvania
Pattison
Philadelphia Times
New York World
Fifty-second Congress
Kentucky Farmers Convene in Lexington to Press Tariff Fight
The first annual Kentucky Farmers Alliance convention met in Lexington on November 11. The group aims to influence policy without forming a separate party, opposing speculators and monopolists. Ben Terrell of Texas, the National Lecturer, urged high tariffs and abundant money to lift farmers and the nation, arguing cheap prices are not sought.
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Kentucky Farmers’ Alliance
Lexington
Ben. Terrill
Texas
Alliance
Mr. Terrell
Honors to Thurman at Columbus birthday gathering
The Old Roman ex Senator Thurman of Ohio turned 77 as Democrats celebrated in Columbus with Grover Cleveland in attendance. The event became a Cleveland showcase, as he praised his past, while Carlisle and Cleveland reportedly clash and New York's support may decide the presidential nomination.
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Thurman
Ohio
Columbus
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Hill
Carlisle
New York
Major McKinley Endorses Protectionism In Election Review
A review of election results notes Major McKinley has given the country much to think about while advocating protectionist policies. He asserts that great measures face temporary defeats and cites the end of slavery and the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as proof. He believes the McKinley bill will strengthen with time.
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Major McKinley
McKinley
Political clouds on Hill Pattison and the White House race
The piece notes papers deem Gov Hill unfit for president or governor yet favorable to him for the Senate. It questions Grover Cleveland’s position if Pattison enters the race and ponders political shifts as events unfold, suggesting uncertainty about outcomes until a sudden change occurs.
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Gov. Hill
U.S
Cleveland
Pattison
Grover
Koch’s inoculation cure sparks global medical interest
Prof. Koch of Berlin University discovers a lymph inoculation method to cure consumption, drawing worldwide medical and lay interest. He also identified the cholera microbe, earning 500,000 marks from the German government for his humanitarian services.
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Prof
Koch
Berlin University
Republicans Gain in Delaware Voters and Party Hope
The Republicans in Delaware gain strength and anticipate victory. This fall they elected their full ticket in New Castle county and came within 543 votes of carrying the state. Fifteen Democrats seek Speaker Reed's chair and rural counties have yet to report.
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Delaware
New Castle County
Speaker Reed
Secretary Rusk Annual Report Highlighted on Fourth Page
The annual report of Secretary Rusk of the Agricultural department is presented on the fourth page this week. It promises to be important and interesting reading for readers following agricultural policy and departmental work.
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Rusk
Agricultural Department
Prohibition Candidate Demorest Reports Campaign Costs
W Jennings Demorest, candidate for Mayor of New York, files an affidavit asserting campaign expenses totaling 3577.96 dollars. The Buffalo Express notes this challenges the idea that a Prohibition nomination is a cheap honor.
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W. Jennings Demorest
New York
Buffalo Express
Annual Weather Report Highlights Strong Forecast Accuracy
Gen Greely reports weather and temperature forecasts improved by 1.7 percent with 84.4 percent weather and 78.7 percent temperature success. Of 1 112 storm predictions 1 040 matched direction and 754 velocity. Cold wave forecasts at 98 percent mark and over a million weather maps issued as state services praised.
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Greely
President Harrison Laboring on His Message
A compilation of political notes and commentary from the era. Items touch on Gov. Beaver possibly moving to Philadelphia after his term, Republican gains in Congress, the Farmers Alliance rise, and party tactics in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Also mentions the Grand Army encampment, German voters, and a horse show upset with Mambrino King.
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Grand Army
Boston
McKinley
Holmes County
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
Mambrino King
United States
New York
George Wilkes
Alcantara
Village
Alma Mater
Buffalo
King
Village Farm
Buffalo Express
Offical returns show GOP sweep in multiple states
Across Iowa Indiana Illinois Missouri New Hampshire California and Minnesota official canvasses reveal Republican victories or plurality leads in key offices and congressional seats with detailed tallies for state tickets and congressmen. Results include Luke for Railroad Commissioner in Iowa and Holman and Waugh in Indiana districts alongside statewide GOP gains in Minnesota and California.
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Iowa
Des Mores
Luke
McFarland
Chamberlin
Lyon
Beeson
Stone
Supreme Court
Rothrock
Pray
Raymond
Tribune to devote 1891 to Tariff impact on trades and youth guidance
The Tribune announces a Tariff focus for 1891 with Roswell G. Harr joining its staff to write on Tariff matters for farmers and mechanics. He will attend Farmers Institutes and answer readers’ questions while promoting tariff principles. The paper also launches a youth guidance series with leading figures offering career and education advice.
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The
Tribune
Durin
Roswell G. Harr
Michigan
Ose
Horr
the Tribune
S.S. Packard
Packard
Business College
J. H. Brigham
Delta
Ohio
National Grange
C. K. Adams
Cornell University
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Carroll D. Wright
Department of Labor
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Gen. A.S. Webb
Gettysburg
Spotsylvania
Ward McAllister
William Pepper
University of Pennsylvania
Americpe
Jeremiahusk
Julius C. Burrows
Alamazoo
B. G. Northrop
Clinton
James 8. Clarkson
Owa
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
America
George Palisser
New York
L. L. Polk
National Farmer's Alliance
Israel C. Russell
United States Geological Survey
Alaska
Prohibition Defeats Across States Highlight Losses
In 1886 1888 and this year Prohibitionists in Pennsylvania and Nebraska Kansas and Iowa suffered steep losses. Pew counts show 32 458 votes for Wolfe for Governor 1886 20 747 for Fisk for President 1888 and 16 175 for Gill for Governor this year. Despite energetic campaigns the party faced major defeats nationwide with prospects fading in Kansas and Nebraska and hopes dimming for a repeal in Iowa.
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Pennsylvania
Wolfe
Fisk
Gill
Pittsburg
Prohibition
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Tin plate plant order canceled after election
Wharton McKnight of Pittsburg planned a $40,000 tin plate establishment to keep workers busy through winter. The order was countermanded after the Democratic victory, signaling broader injury feared by Pittsburg manufacturers who planned to invest up to $25,000,000 in the tin plate industry. Republicans blamed for impeding the party's ability to govern.
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Wharton McKnight
Pittsburg
McKnight
How to save money with Ayer's Sarsaparilla
Ayer's Sarsaparilla is pitched as a highly concentrated blood medicine that saves money. The ad claims it is the most powerful and economical, sold for a dollar a bottle but worth five.
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Ayer
Simple Fried Potatoes with Onion and Parsley Tips
Cut into cubes enough cold boiled potatoes to make a pint. Season with salt and pepper, fry in lard with minced onion and chopped parsley for three minutes covered, stirring to prevent browning. This makes a good breakfast dish if digestion is fine. If digestion is unsettled, use Ayers Pills.
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Ayer
World and Local News Highlights From November 17
A London solicitor Mayhew absconded with liabilities of 151000 pounds. About 1000 Swansea colliers strike for 15 percent wage rise. In Colfax Washington M Gray ran 125 yards in 11 2 seconds, a world record. Kansas City Packing and Refrigerating Boston firm liabilities exceed 1 million dollars. Cholera deaths in Spain total about 3000, Valencia not yet free of disease. Teller Judas E Smith of Merchants National Bank Amsterdam NY defaults 9800 dollars. arrest warrant issued. Editor C G Conn wins libel suit against RE Fuller for 5000 dollars. Cincinnati jury convicts Big Liz Carter of first degree murder. San Francisco revenue cutter seizes 25 boxes of opium from Bertha. General Starkweather dies in Washington DC. Three thousand Turkish troops reinforce Tripoli garrisons. Appleton Wisconsin Atlas Paper Co mill destroyed by fire, loss 70000 with 45000 insurance. English opinion says Jameson’s letter convicts him. National banks authorized to begin business: First National Bank of South Bend Wash capital 50000. Merchants National Bank Lafayette Ind capital 100000. German American National Bank Aurora IL capital 100000.
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London
Mayhew
Swansea
Wales
Colfax
Wash
M. Gray
Kansas City
Spain
Valencia
Judas E. Smith
Merchants’ National Bank of Amsterdam
N. Y
C. G Conn
Elkhart
Ind
Truth
RE. D. Fuller
Goshen Sentinel
Cincinnati
Liz” Carter
San Francisco
Benham
Revenue Service
Bertha
Puget Sound
John C. Starkweather
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Italy
Tripoli
Appleton
Wis
Atlas Paper Company
England
Jameson
William McKinnon
First National Bank of
South Bend
Capital
Merchants’ National Bank of
Lafayette
German American National Bank of
Aurora
Arnica and Oil Liniment Offered by Morris and Mullen
Do not suppose that because it is recommended for animals that Arnica and Oil Liniment is an offensive preparation. It will not stain clothing or the fairest skin. Morris and Mullen, N. C. Allen.
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Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
Markets Roundup Flour Grain and Provisions in New York and Cleveland
New York reports McNgey-Easy at 5.6 percent and steady exchange with government bonds closing steady. Cleveland shows country made flour at 5.00 to 5.50, Minnesota patent at 6.00 to 6.25, and wheat bids around 98c for No 2 red, 93c for No 3 red. Corn and oats prices varied, butter and cheese at local ranges, eggs at 26c, and potatoes about 1e per bushel. Additional New York flour and grain figures list weak prices. cash and future wheat and corn fluctuated. Prices for lard, pork, butter, and cheese noted with regional contrasts.
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Cleveland
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
Barrer—Western Creamery Fancy
Cneese—Western
EcGes—Western
Burdock Blood Bitters Cures Recurring Headache Claim
A clipped Canada Presbyterian notice signed by C Blackett Robinson promotes Burdock Blood Bitters claiming it cured frequent bilious headaches. The brief testimonial presents a personal medical result and attributes it to the product.
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Canada Presbyterian
C. Blackett Robinson
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Charles H. Amsen
Tuttle
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Merriam
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Steinitz
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A. Gartner
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Anchor Savings Bank
Stoneham Tannery Co
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SupKe
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King Brown
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J. J. Wheelock
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Arren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Warren County
Mary A. Hall
N. Beebe
Court of Common Pleas
Warren
Chas. H. Hall
Chas
General Assembly
Wm. D. Brown
D. A. Arird
Henry Fuellhaert
A. Siegel & Sons
Jersey
Harry Isaacs
Superior Mail Order
Boggs &Buhl
Allegheny, PA
Warren Savings Bank
A.J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
Geo. B. Ensworth
Cashier
M.B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
Jas. Clark
L. B. Wood
D.W. Stone
0. W. Beaty
F.H. Rockwell
H. Noyes
Pgr
Wathe
Ien
Court of Common Leal
F. Chas. Dinsmoor
M. Knapp
Etters
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Deerfield
Anna M. Hain
Argenda
Register
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A. Hertzel
John George Arnold
John A. Wood
Hiram Arters
O. C. Allen
Benjamin Hurlbert
E. H. Bradley
E. M. Thomas
S. H. Briggs
Register. Register’s
Warren Co
Borough of
County of
Holmes
Concord
Jerome C. Dart
Jacob
Gillottson
John Smutz
Anna L. Fairbank
Henry Fuellhaart
Farmington Township
Russellburg
Sugar Grove
Samuel W. Brown
William A. Clarke
Farmington
State of
Hiram Knapp
S. W. Brown
Farmington Center
Jackson Run
J.C. Smith
Henry Smith
Hance McKitrick
J. C. Hatton
J. L. Thompson
Carrie Love
Henry Fuellhart
Gaeta
WWATU
Keystone Wall Paper and Paint Store
Liberty ST
Warren, Pa
N. K. Wendelboe
L. G. Noyes & CO
Kopf & Henry
Kopf & Henry’s
Main St
Nelson Greenland
WM. Spinner
Diamond Block
Oneida Valley
Henry Baxter
N. C’ Milen
Adies
Joseph Fleming & Son
Market St
1& Diamond
Pittsburgh, PA
Arren County
Selim Crosby
Tacy Crosby
Job Rics
Jacob Keller
Greenland
Foster, Milburn & Co
Pecometors
Geo. S. Davis
Second
Siegfried & Co
2D Sts
J.K. Ronne
Merchant Tailor
Hickory Street
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas, Whalesa
Third Street
Warren, la
Pitcher’s Castoria
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