Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Pattison
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proclaims a day of general thanksgiving on the 27th of the month. Governor Robert E. Pattison calls upon the people to refrain from ordinary work and gather in homes or places of worship to give thanks and seek divine protection and mercy.
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Chester A. Arthur
United States
Washington, D. C
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Robert E. Pattison
Commonwealth
God of
Post Office Postings Tie To Presidential Patronage
The article notes 2,233 presidential class post offices with $1,000 plus salaries and 178 will expire before President Arthur leaves office. Warren’s $2,700 post is among them. Brainerd's district recommendations end March 4, after which Scott the People’s Congressman may influence appointments and party alignment.
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Arthur
Pennsylvania
Warren
Brainerd
People’s
Scott
Cleveland
Tilden
Congress
Pennsylvania Legislature To Decide Senate Pro Tem and Speakership
Pennsylvania weighs choices for the Senate President pro tem with A. K. Mylin, George Handy Smith, and J. W. Lee named. Five candidates for House Speaker include Hulings, Brown, Graham, Coburn, and Boyer as the party lines shift after the 81,000 Blaine vote. The winter agenda centers on apportionments and four revenue bills aimed at cutting state taxes by one million dollars, which reform Democrats once opposed. The public is urged to influence Pattison's approach as bills advance.
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Pennsylvania
Blaine
Harrisburg
Senate
A. K. Mylin
Lancaster
George Handy Smith
Phila
J. W. Lee
Venango
House
Willis J. Hulings
Isaac B. Brown
Erie
Wm. Graham
Allegheny
A. J. Coburn
Somerset
H. K. Boyer
Pattison
Corydon
Warren
J. H. King
John English
James O. Gunning
Robert English
Smith Labree
State of
ER. H. English
Albert A. Pratt
L. M. Strong
A. G. Hoyt
J.J. Taylor
Court of of Common Pleas
Warren County
Deerfield Township
George H. Bimber
McAuley Road
Herman Bimber
James Hanney
Margaret Gavin
Court of Common Pleas
Margaret Givin
Charles McIntyre
Levi Beebe
New York Senators race sees withdrawals and rival factions
Wahirean Rem of the New York Tribune withdraws from the senatorial contest. Levi P. Morton is preferred by the Arthur Republicans while the Blaine faction backs Chancey M. Depew. Both candidates are described as strong choices, easing fears for country and party.
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Wahire
An Rem
N. Y. Tribune
New York
Levi P. Morton
Arthur Republicans
Blaine
Chancey M. Depew
Hendricks Speeches Stir Ad ministration Talk
The piece mocks Hendricks promising plans for our Administration and notes a Vice President is mainly ornamental. It cites an exchange about a legislator described as a father without a husband and hints at presidential ambitions. Beecher signals stump speeches while Mrs Beecher drafts a letter.
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Hendricks
Beecher
Curtis charged Democrats with conspiracy for spoils
The text accuses Geo. William Curtis of organizing a conspiracy to seize spoils from the Democrats, claiming the treachery of Geo. William & Co. made the spoils reachable and asserts the Democrats now take them.
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Geo. Willliam Curtis
Geo. William & Co
Supreme Court ruling questions Indian voting rights
A Supreme Court decision suggested Indians cannot vote without naturalization, prompting remark that forcing Native Americans to "take out their papers" is an odd requirement for the original inhabitants to gain suffrage.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Philadelphia Press and Times clash on Cleveland vote figures
The Philadelphia Times claims Philadelphia newspapers report a large majority for Cleveland in the popular vote, while the Philadelphia Press reports a small Blaine plurality. The figures cited range from 80 000 to 100 000 for Cleveland and about 5000 for Blaine.
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Tax
Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
Philadelphia Press
Blaine
Pocket book accident cited in Scott Congress win
The Philadelphia Record describes W. L. Scott's victory in the 27th Congressional district as a pocket book accident, noting an unexpected, finance influenced outcome and implying surprise in the political process.
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The
Philadelphia Record
W. L. Scott
Congress
Cleveland promises and party pressure in a tense election
The piece argues that Cleveland’s pledge to preserve rights for all citizens and protect business interests may be hollow under Solid South influence. It warns that party discipline and fear of policy shifts could undermine liberal promises once power shifts, and that the public remains wary of the new administration’s true aims.
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Cleveland
United States
Buncomb
Pennsylvania Legislature Senate and House party makeups
The Republican majority on joint ballot totals 172 Republicans and 79 Democrats with 31 Republicans and 19 Democrats in the Senate and 141 Republicans and 60 Democrats in the House. Joseph P. Kennedy is the sole Democratic Senator from Philadelphia. Prohibition vote totals show 15,360 for and 16,992 for Butler. Senator Cameron appears poised for easy reelection to the U.S. Senate.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Joseph P. Kennedy
Philadelphia
Butler
Cameron
U.S. Senate
Court martial sits on Gen Swaim case in Washington
A court martial is convened in Washington to try General Swaim. The report notes broader concerns in national affairs from wage cuts in New England factories to telegraph feats and cholera preparedness.
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Gen. Swaim
Washington
New England
Liev. A. W. Greecy
Cuamman Jones
Republican National Executive Committee
Republican exile fears amid Cleveland election unrest
A Rochester Democrat quotes a former resident now in Texas town who warns of threats and mob pressure over Cleveland’s victory. He says Republicans face intimidation, secret orders against them, and a possible move to western New York for safety, describing a country torn by politics.
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Texas
Cleveland
New York State
Blaine
New York
Rochester
Illinois Legislature ends with Democratic edge on joint ballot
The report declares the Illinois Legislature is Democratic by a one seat margin on a joint vote, correcting a prior mistake that had seated a Democrat senator by a 10 vote majority over a Republican. The correction places a Democrat in Logan’s seat, a costly result for Republicans, though it does not grant full U.S. Senate control. The piece muses the country would tire of the Solid South if sweeping power were attained.
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Illinois
Logan
U.S. Senate
Senate
Greenville News endorses Cleveland’s victory with rebel yell
The Greenville News printed a rousing celebration of Grover Cleveland’s election as President. The article urged Democrats and white voters to cheer, declaring the Democracy victorious and scornful of scalawags and carpetbag government.
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Greenville
S. C
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Carl Schurz Assures Civil Service Compliance
The letter from Carl Schurz promises Cleveland will faithfully enforce the civil service law. It notes the upcoming public reaction from Democratic followers and contrasts reforms for insiders versus outsiders, referencing the spoils advocate reform cry.
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Axp
Carl Schurz
Cleveland
Republican Committee Chairman Denies Debts
Chairman Jones of the National Republican Committee denies reports of indebtedness. He states he drew checks for every dollar owed before leaving New York and that Delmonico's dinner was paid for by private individuals.
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Jones
National Republican Committee
New York
Delmonico
Burer alleges fraud over Pennsylvania vote in 1856
Ben Burer accuses President Buchanan of fraud in securing Pennsylvania electoral votes. Republicans, aware of October 1856 manipulation, avoided mob action and instead waited to grow stronger. The New York Times must explain to Cleveland why it called him a very low priced reformer.
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Ben Burer
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
N. Y
Cleveland
Why Pennsylvania Democrats Lost 1883 Election
The Philadelphia Times blames Democratic missteps for an 81,000 defeat. It cites Governor misconduct, party mismanagement, and the last Democratic Legislature's record as key factors. The new Legislature shows far reduced Democratic strength, signaling public discontent and looming retribution.
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Pennsylvania
Blaine
Philadelphia Times
Ohio
Ramsdell defends criticisms of Stalwarts in press critique
Washington correspondent H J Ramsdell challenges accusers from Philadelphia Press. He argues Conkling Arthur Grant and Hatton backed Blaine loses, while Grant failed to vote and Arthur's cabinet stayed silent. He condemns Conkling for a dummy ticket and sounds off with a sharp rebuke.
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H. J. Ramsdell
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Conkling
Grant Arthur
Blaine
Mr. Arthur
Grant
Brewster
Frank Hatton
Solid South remains true to principles after Cleveland win
The Atlanta Constitution asserts that regardless of Cleveland's election outcome, the South will stay solid. It argues a people faithful to their principles for twenty four years of defeat will not abandon them in a time of success. The piece defends the enduring unity of the region.
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Atlanta Constitution
Cleveland
Republicans Enduring Spirit and Lincoln Era Pride
The piece lauds the Republican Party as a grand old party linked to Abraham Lincoln, promising to fight with colors flying and drums beating. It credits the party with much of the nation’s life and progress and asserts it can never die. Wendlebee offers custom window shades via A. A. Davis & Co.
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Abraham Lincoln
New York Journal
World Exposition Shipping Urged By Director General
Director General Burk issues circular on November 15 urging exhibitors to ship exhibits immediately to avoid transportation delays and ensure arrival before the December 16 opening. Machinery readiness for steam by December 1 with four thousand horsepower boilers in place and engines foundations completed. half the shafing installed. Space applications accepted until November 25.
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Burk
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office 1884 Notice
A notice from Warren Pennsylvania lists residents with unclaimed letters at the post office. Addressees include Anderson Josephine Brown J Burbank Lillian Bettes W F Bailey Mrs Chas Brown Mrs Louis Clerk and many others. Letters must be claimed within thirty days or sent to the Dead Letter Office. Date November 22 1884.
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Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Anderson
Josephine Brown
J. Burbank
Lillian Bettes
W. F. Bailey
Chas. Brown
Louis Clerk
Belle Quinn
Joseph Cariberg
Amanda Quiggle
de Cobb
Rowland Robbison
L Dreibelbis
Reed
J. A. Weibbrum
W. T
Noyes Guarantees Help With Coughs and Colds
L. G. Noyes offers Acker's English Remedy to relieve any cough cold croup or lung complaint and will refund the money if relief is not achieved. The notice emphasizes guaranteed results and customer assurance for readers seeking treatment.
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L. G. Noyes
Acker
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