State Treasurer reports balance and bank deposits
The monthly report shows a State Treasury balance of 4,426,065.24 dollars, with August’s balance at 5,272,782.44 dollars. Funds are in 70 banks statewide, including 1,436.76 in six Allegheny county banks and large Philadelphia and Harrisburg deposits. The DuBois Courier criticizes street fakirs and urges protections for merchants.
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Jackson
Allegheny County
Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg
First National
Allegheny
Freehold
Mercantile
Second National Bank
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Judge White rules on good standing in insurance suit
Judge White of Allegheny county ruled that good standing refers to character rather than financial relations with the benefit insurance association. The decision suggests dues may not need full payment to secure policy payment, prompting plans to take the case to the Supreme Court.
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White
Allegheny County
Supreme Court
Independence proclaimed by Cuban insurgents amid sympathy in the United States
Report notes that Cuban insurgents have proclaimed independence, formed a republican framework, and established a permanent government to replace provincial rule. The piece discusses hopes for U S recognition and a legal issue over reduced election pay affecting officers elected before a new law.
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United States
Organize Republican Clubs Statewide for Vote Boost
A call urges forming Republican clubs across the state and county to mobilize voters before the election, arguing that organized groups can sway uncertain voters with incentives toward the Republican fold for next year's campaign.
Editor Bowen Nominated for Venango Assembly Seat
The Derrick endorses Editor Bowen of the Oil City Blizzard for the Venango county Assembly. The motion is seconded warmly. a capable editor from Oil City deserves a seat in the Legislature or another good post. If Venango voters are wise they should support him whenever possible.
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Bowen
Oil City
Venango County
Venango
Robert T Lincoln Gains Dark Horse Status In 1892 Race
The article suggests Robert T Lincoln as a dark horse in the presidential race with friendly ties to Reed McKinley Allison and Harrison. It notes he speaks well of each and views this as an improvement over Harrison’s stance toward Reed and McKinley.
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Robert T. Lincoln
Reed
McKinley
Allison
Harrison
South Carolina Adopts No Divorce Law at Convention
The convention approves a section forbidding divorces for any cause and rejects recognition of divorces from other states, marking a landmark stance in the state’s constitutional framework.
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South Carolina
Bishop Vincent Urges Ministers to Buy Bicycles
Bishop Vincent advises Methodist ministers to purchase bicycles and ride them. The suggestion emphasizes practical mobility, though a simple donation event and favorable wind are not enough to secure a bike.
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Vincent
Missing editors puzzle Youngsville Clerk and Sugar Grove Echo
A reporter notes that ThE Youngsville Citizen did not appear at the Mall office last week while Sugar Grove Echo has not been seen for a month. The inquiry asks what is the matter among the editors or staff.
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Youngsville
Mall
Sugar Grove
Attorney Olmstead: voters may cast seven for Superior Court Judge
Harrisburg attorney M. E. Olmstead states in a formal opinion that qualified electors have a constitutional right to vote for seven candidates for the Seventh Superior Court Judge. He argues the 1895 act conflicts with the Constitution by limiting participation and that lawmakers cannot restrict a voter's right to choose all Superior Court judges.
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M. E. Olmstead
Harrisburg
Olmstead
Mr. Olmstead
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Supreme Court ruling tightens bicycle as a vehicle status
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Dean, affirmed that bicycles are vehicles and cannot ride on sidewalks. The ruling, without dissent, may override local ordinances allowing sidewalk riding and could push cities to improve road passability, hastening the era of good roads.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Union County
Supreme Court
Justice Dean
Justice of the Peace
Dean
Corn Exports Under Tariffs Rise and Fall in 1890s
The Minneapolis Tribune notes corn exports for the year ending June 30 1894 reached 63 425 655 bushels under the McKinley tariff. For the year ending June 30 1895 exports under the Wilson Gorman tariff dropped to 25 507 753 bushels. This record reflects global market reach.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Olney Set to Press Venezuela Arbitration Stand in London
Secretary Olney plans to present a strong policy to Britain on the Venezuelan dispute. The dispatch outlining the US position will reach the British Government upon Ambassador Bayard’s return to London. The aim is to prevent European powers from expanding territorial control in the Americas.
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Olney
United States
Bayard
London
Immigrant Mary Coffey Arrives in New York at Age 104
Among Irish arrivals in New York last week Mrs. Mary Coffey of County Kerry declares she is 104. Her daughter, a long-time resident, vouched for the age. The widow speaks Gaelic dialect and says she came hoping to secure a second husband.
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Ireland
New York
Mary Coffey
County Kerry
Honest Joe Sibley voices party doubts in era standoff
The statement quotes Honest Joe Sibley declaring he is a man without a party and unsure whom he will vote for among Democrats Republicans Populists and a potential silver party pick. He cites historic Democratic figures while distancing himself from Cleveland and Carlisle.
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Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Abraham Lincoln
Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Liberty Bell Tours South on Special Train with Officials
The old Liberty Bell departed Philadelphia last Friday morning for Atlanta on a special train escorted by the Mayor and city officials. Crowds greeted the Bell in Baltimore Washington and Richmond as it moved south, drawing large gatherings eager to glimpse the historic symbol.
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Philadelphia
Atlanta
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Yale Beats Cambridge in Eight of Eleven Contests
English athletes were beaten again as Yale defeats Cambridge in eight of eleven events before a crowd of twelve thousand in New York City.
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Yale
Cambridge
New York City
Governor appoints Prof John Hamilton deputy secretary of agriculture
Gov HasTINGS named Prof John Hamilton of State College Center County as deputy secretary of agriculture after screening 100 applicants. The appointment sets Hamilton to oversee agricultural policy and programs.
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Gov. Hastings
John Hamilton
State College
Center County
Senator Quay Birthday Reunion at Beaver Falls
Monday, Sept. 30, marked the sixty second birthday of Senator Quay with a family reunion in Beaver Falls. The gathering brought together members of his relatives for the event.
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Senator Quay
Beaver Falls
Good roads plank in Democratic platforms urged
A call notes that both New York and Massachusetts Democrats include a good roads plank and argues it should appear in every platform. The writer predicts better roads are certain to follow.
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New York
Massachusetts
Predictions For Next Winter Debt Outlook
Weather and energy forecasts caution of cold weather bringing high gas bills and ice. The public debt increased by 1 834 687 dollars last month. Analysts expect little debt relief until a change in political leadership.
Republicans Nominate Old Ticket Again in Massachusetts
Publisher notes the Massachusetts Republican Party renominating the existing ticket last week. The ad promo claims One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate relief from coughing, endorsed by F. H. Dixson.
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Tuer
Massachusetts
F. H. Dixson
Prohibition sparks debate as Maine cites saloon figures
A Maine Prohibition clash unfolds as two clergymen offer different saloon counts in Portland. The contrast highlights state policy from a local perspective, while other notes touch on surplus stories, empires in danger, and a legislative oath change affecting witnesses.
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Maine
Portland
Buffalo Express
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending October 5 1895
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyer seller and amounts. Michael Quinn to Etta P. Quinn for Corydon 1027 50 dollars Emma V Gilbraith to John F Stanton Farmington 200 dollars James A Fuller to R N Seaver Columbus 175 dollars Jessie Fulkman et al to Jas P Rogers Warren 900 dollars Eliza T Rollins to Lillie J Means Glade 250 dollars Fred P Hue and wife to Wm O Neil Warren 1 dollars A J Hazeltine etal to A P Nero Wm Knapp etal to Edgar S Gray South West 80 dollars Thomas O Mara and wife to O W Erickson Pine Grove 1425 dollars Regina Shepard etal to Ebenezer Wallace Kinzua 125 dollars Claus Nelson and wife to Else Johnson Cherry Grove 400 dollars B L Gale and wife to Gale Mfg Co Warren 55000 dollars
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Etta P. Quinn
Corydon
Emma V. Gilbraith
John F. Stanton Farmington
James A. Fuller
R. N. Seaver
Columbus
Jessie Fulkman Et al
Jas. P. Rogers
Warren
Eliza T. Rollins
Lillie J. Means
Glade
Fred P. Hue
Wm. O'Neil
A. J. Hazeltine
A. P. Nero
Wm. Knapp
Edgar S. Gray
South West
Thos. O’mara
O. W. Erickson
Pine Grove
Regina Shepard
Ebenezer Wallace
Kinzua
Claus Nelson
Else Johnson
Cherry Grove
B. L. Gale
Gale Mfg. Co
Resolutions of Farmington Grange on death of John Fremont Stanton
Farmington Grange mourns member John Fremont Stanton. The group offers condolences to his family and friends and drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the late brother's family and published in the Warren Mail, with committee members C B Mix and H M Preston noted.
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John Fremont Stanton
Farmington Grange
Warren Mail
C. B. Mix
H. M. Preston
The Silver and Gold Question in The Era
An Erie Dispatch Washington letter from August 1 warns gold reserves dwindle and predicts the syndicate will resist reserve encroachment until after October 1. It notes a 65 million dollar gold loan to the U S Treasury and argues the monetary system rests with a few capitalists, asking how to secure sound money and stability.
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Eorror DisPatch
Erie Dispatch
Washington
United States Treasury
Government should pursue international bimetalism in currency
J. W. W. argues in Erie Dispatch that banks issuing by government power can supersede rival notes, favoring silver and gold standards. He warns demonetizing silver harms markets and urges global agreement to fix metal value, curb counterfeiting, and protect tariffs.
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California
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Bellum
Ermany
Spain
Erie Dispatch
Debates on Money Standards and Bank of England History
A historical sketch arguing that money derives its value from legal and political decree rather than intrinsic metal worth. It traces fiat money, gold and silver standards, and the Bank of England's note redemption failures, noting 1797 to 1823 suspension and 1872 financial figures.
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Congress
United States
Stephen Colwell
Bank of England
Campaign to defeat Senator Cameron in 1897
The movement led by Senator Kauffman of Lancaster escalates against Don Cameron’s re election. Supporters argue Cameron votes against Republican principles and mass interests, urging a vigorous canvass to nominate legislators who will oppose Cameronism and challenge every tainted candidate in the coming elections. The Pitt sburg Gazette notes the rising public sentiment and the need for timely agitation.
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Kauffman
Lancaster
Don Cameron
United States Senate
State Senate
Congress
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
English financial system warned against by New York financiers
The piece argues that England’s gold standard and colonial wealth supported steady payments since 1823, but warns that coal depletion and colonial changes would collapse the system. It cautions against adopting a volatile currency tied to politics, citing the Civil War era notes as a cautionary tale.
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England
New York
Gettysburg
Railroad Offers Excursion Tickets to Cotton States Exposition
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company sells excursion tickets to Atlanta Georgia and return at greatly reduced rates for the exposition running from September 18 to December 31. For sale dates rates and train times contact your nearest ticket agent.
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Atlanta
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Five Dollar Erie Excursion to Cincinnati From Jamestown
The Erie will run its annual five dollar excursion to Cincinnati Ohio on Monday October 21 leaving Jamestown on train No 3 at 12 20 PM city time. Tickets are valid for return on all regular trains until Saturday October 26 inclusive. Pullman car berths may be reserved in advance through Erie ticket agents or F H Garfield D P A.
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Cincinnati
Erie
Ohio
Jamestown
F. H. Garfield
Chamberlain Pain Balm Praised For Rheumatism Relief
An Annapolis reader reports using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and deep muscular pain and endorses it as the best market preparation. Another Maryland dealer notes a customer cured after years of rheumatism, with bottles sold at 50 cents each by local firms Morris & Mullen Warren and P. B. Canfield Corydon.
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Chamberlain
John G. Brooks
Boots
Main St
Mechanicsville
St. Mary County
A.J. McGill
Morris & Mullen
Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Prices Charged by Warren Dealers
Fragmentary OCR lists common grocery items with unit prices such as Apples Cheese Evap Apples per gs per doz Lard Onions Potatoes Sugar Coffee Tea Hyson Corn Meal Salt and other staples. The garbled text notes local Warren dealers setting prices for these goods.
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Kite C
Y. Hyson
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