Warren County Liquor Question and Local Notes
The Warren Mail reports on the liquor question and a proposed Maine Prohibitory Law, urging petitions to influence the General Assembly. It notes study of temperance petitions, county statistics, and deadlines to Harrisburg, plus local updates on Warren Co Bank promotions, a Lyceum debate, and a singing school slated for December with Lucius Rogers.
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Warren County
General Assembly
Page
Warren Co
Maine
Commonwealth of Pa
Friends of Temperance
Harrisburg
R. Clapp
Presbyterian Church
What shall Temperance Men do
A 19th century letter argues that nonvoters on the Liquor Question have rights that must be respected. It posits past vote totals, estimates uncast ballots, and suggests legislative caution rather than harsh penalties. The author urges followers to consider constitutional protections while pursuing prohibitionist aims.
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Ralph Clapp
Pennsylvania
Mercer
Venango
Warren
Crawford
Siyautar
Massachusetts
Senate
House
Union
Tribune
Myron H. Clark Seen Likely Governor of New York
After weeks of counting, Myron H. Clark appears to lead Seymour and rum by 260 to 300 votes in the New York governor race. The piece critiques the Ledger and Mail exchanges, notes Thanksgiving reflections, and mentions the State canvassers set to meet in Albany on December 1 to tally votes.
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Myron H. Clark
Empire State
Seymour
Rum
The
Jug
Friends of Temperance Law and Order
New York
Gov. Bigler
Board of State
N. Y
Albany
Sing Sing
New England
Pennsylvania
Wreck of the New Era Proofs of Great Loss at Deal
Aboard the New Era from Bath bound for New York with about 360 passengers, the ship went ashore in fog off Deal New Jersey. The disaster left 260 known dead from a total of 427 aboard with rescuers employing lines and lifeboats as survivors and corpses were recovered.
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Lone Branch
N. J
New Era
Bath
Bremen
New York
Hector
Excelsior
Deal
Bowne
Thos. S. B
Wootey
Moonmouth
Long Branch
Long Island
Jordan
N.Y. Viihune
Tom Hyer Beaten in Notable Prize Fight Near Bloody Island
The St Louis Democrat reports a public prize bout held in a woodland arena opposite the city, where Tom Hyer fought McGowan for hours. Hyer was defeated after fierce exchanges and a late foul, with both men showcasing stamina and skill. The piece notes crowd restraint, bets, and claims McGowan as a noble champion amid hysteria over the bout.
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The
St. Louis Democrat
Tom Hyer
Illinoistown
Bloody Island
Hyer
McGowan
Mae
Tom
Mac
Mace
United States
Canada
Mrs Hamilton dies at ninety seven in Albany circuit
The article reports the death of Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, widow of Gen. A Hamilton and famed Revolutionary era figure. She died after long illness at age ninety seven, with sons James A. and John C. Hamilton of New York present. Her remains were sent to New York with family.
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Iisuep Lang
Alexander Hamilton
Gen. A. Hamilton
General Washington
Treasury
United States
Hall
Holley
James A
John C. Hamilton Esq
New York
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Warren Mail
France
Soule
Spain
Madrid
London
Kingdom
Lven
Mason
Paris
N. Y. Courier & Enquirer
Louis Napoleon
Liverpool
Napoleon
London Times
New-York
Asia
Washington
Wellington
A. D. Marsh & Co
Mr. Marsh
Marsh
East New York
Messrs. Howe, Barnum & Stratton
Cuba
Fifth Avenue
Sam
Sam Houston
Ledger
Cole
Caroline
Ae Wm
Henry Eber
Stranahan
Randall
Edwards
Chautauque
Fenton
Cattaraugus
Strancre
M. Y. Mirror
Rachel
Mexico
Tepic
Trait Union
Ram Road
Pittsburg and
Erie
Jamestown
Messrs
Howard
Mercer County
Crawford County
Meadville Whig Journal
Arctic
G. G. Smith
Hattoway
Henry Read
Brooklyn N. Y
Holloway
New Jersey
Detroit
M. E. Kerr
Strananan & Ranpvatr
Reticutes
Strasanan & Ranpars
UST
Webster
Benton
Srranawan & Ranpatr
Hitney
NDIA
Srranawan & Ranvatr
Katharine Ashton
Sewell
Singer’s Companion
Hitchcock
Men of the Times
Lewis
Flora Lyndsay
Moodie
Rogers
Hazeltine & CO
Ees Flying Dlouch
Robert Brace
Hero King
Ride For Life
Avid Watson
Merry Wives
Silver Pond
Ravenstream
Sheffield
Tie
Sheffield, Pa
Barns
Gridley
R. Brown
R. S. Orr
Trustees
P. Fawconer
R. Alden
D. M. Williams
T. S. Arthur
J. W. Bradley
North Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Stranahay & Randall
Mary Queen of Scotts
Stranahan & Ranpatt
Bath Post
Srravanan & Ranpatr
P Srrananan
Ranvat
QHOE
Srravanan & Raspapr
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