Ohio and Iowa temperance politics and Yukon river notes
The piece analyzes the period political fallout from temperance aligned tickets in Ohio and Iowa, praising Iowa Republicans and Prohibitionists for practical gains while urging Pennsylvania unity to defeat Democratic aims. It also reports Alaska’s Yukon River discoveries and navigability estimates, with figures from Lieut Schwatka and Lt Story about its length and reach.
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Republican Legistare
Liquor League
Ohio
Iowa
Republican Party
Sessions Trial Opens in Albany Over Bribery Claim
The trial of Lo Sessions of Chautauqua for bribing a legislature member in the last senatorial contest began in Albany. It took nearly a week to select a jury with limited knowledge of the case. The defence receives twenty challenges, and the first juror admitted unfamiliarity with Mr. Conkling’s Senate service.
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Lo Sessions
Chautauqua
Albany
Conkling
U.S. Senate
Empire State
Debt reductions under Republicans in Pennsylvania 1860 to present
Franklin Press claims the Republican rise to power cut state debt from 37 969 847 20 to 19 855 780 98 while paying 3 000 000 in war debt and funding soldiers orphans at 7 252 696 47, asking if Democrats want to “turn the rascals out.”
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Pennsylvania
Franklin Press
Flawed Repairs at the White House Spark Funding Debate
The passage argues annual repairs drain funds as the White House repairs fail to last, suggesting recurring furnishing and plumbing work as the underlying issue. It frames the situation as wasteful upkeep affecting national debt and policy priorities.
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White House
Washington Dispatches
Butler Dominates Massachusetts Debate Amid Divided Factions
The state faces no major political contests this year aside from a discourse around Butler. Opponents urge Butler to go while Butler supporters push for his retention, a rare moment of cross-party accord.
Poet Payments Highlight Early 19th Century Honors
Whittier earned 160 dollars for a 14 line sonnet roughly one dollar per word. Tennyson will receive 1000 dollars from Boston youth paper publishers for a poem to be written later this year.
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Whittier
Boston
Tennyson
Tur President Refuses Dismissal Over Affair Aligned Misconduct
The Tur President refused to dismiss from the army the lieutenant who opposed a wrong by marrying his mistress. He did dismiss a lieutenant colonel for swindling and a lieutenant for drunkenness.
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Tur
Agross
Quiet Republican committee work signals election day push
The Philadelphia Press notes the Republican State committee is making steady quiet efforts that should pay off on election day, underscoring disciplined, unobtrusive campaigning.
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Republican State Committee
Phila. Press
Baltrimore Judge Rules Woman Can Use Her Tongue
A Baltrimore judge rules that Mary land law cannot prevent a woman from using her tongue despite delays in court finding the point. The decision reflects a legal interpretation of personal rights amid procedural lag.
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Maryland
Parrison's extra session burlesque runs despite cost
The Philadelphia Press reports the extra session remains active at a state expense totaling 396,268 dollars as of October 13, with benches left empty and the proceeding continuing despite public scrutiny.
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Parrison
Phila. Press
Ohio Idea Refuels Democratic Exchange Focus on Poultry
Readers see a playful note that Democrats pivot to poultry imagery, signaling a lighter, satirical tilt in political coverage and appeals to rural voters with farm example framing.
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Ohio
Germantown’s 200th Anniversary Marks German Settlement
The October 6 commemoration honors Germantown near Philadelphia as the first German settlers arrived about two and a half years after Penn’s Pennsylvania charter. Penn welcomed persecuted groups, inspiring Mennonites and Quakers with shared beliefs. The Lancaster County influx followed, shaping the state’s early organization and civic life. The settlers faced intolerance, yet built communities with steadfast resolve and devotion to religious liberty.
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Philadelphia
America
Penn
Province of
Pennsylvania
Germany
Holland
Bancroft
William Penn
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God
Crop Report Cites Frost Damage and Declines in Corn Yields
The October corn report shows frost harm with declines in state averages led by Michigan from 60 to 45 and New York from 77 to 57. Illinois down seven points, Indiana down five. national average 78, six points lower than Sept 1. Projections: corn 1.6 million bushels, wheat 490 million, cotton 6.009 million bales. oats about 500 million, barley 50 million. potatoes better than any year since 1875. tobacco below average.
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Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
New York
Illinois
Indiana
United Pipe Lines Surplus Painted In Oil Tank Audit
A joint committee audited United Pipe Lines oil tanks from September 1 to 20. They report on September 4 the tanks held 54,382,519 barrels of merchantable oil while liabilities and credits totaled 33,705,712 barrels, yielding a surplus of 677,807 barrels.
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United Pipe Lines
Franklin Press
Public amusements drive city growth says railroad president
Mr. Garrett, a prominent railroad president, notes during a European trip that places of amusement are essential for a thriving city. He argues theatres gardens and parks attract youth and help a city prosper while older residents trade old ways for new leisure.
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Europe
New York World Condemns Pattison Extra Session Policy
The New York World denounces Governor Pattison for his extra session plan arguing taxpayers prefer funds spent elsewhere than paying legislators ten dollars daily for inaction.
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New York World
Guv. Pattison
Comet Likely Visible At Christmas And Bett Bros Offers
It is expected the comet will be visible to the naked eye about Christmas. Bett Bros showcases a fine assortment of ladies cloaks in Jersey Beaver Astrican Plush and more.
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Jersey
Beaver
Astrican Plush
Pension list aims to expose fraud and inform locals
A printing effort publishes who in Warren county draws pensions to root out fraud. Washington reports only one examiner has asked for a case on the list. Pension agents circulate tens of thousands of notices urging pensioners to seek increases, citing available surplus and prompting a flood of applications nationwide.
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Warren County
Washington Dispatch
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Agents
Washington
When the Snow Flies in Reading Times Satire
The Reading Times mocks the ten dollar a day legislature with a satirical plan to trap lawmakers in a snowbound capitol. It suggests taxpayers armed with Legislative Records bludgeons could incapacitate the body within days.
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Reading Times
Commonwealth
Timely safety guidance from an old sportsman
An old sportsman offers cautions on handling firearms including never pointing at people or yourself, keeping the gun from companions' range, not testing loaded status with one eye, avoiding makeshift uses, and never carrying with hammer cocked or down. He warns against risky acts and urges common sense.
New Railroad Time System Adopted Across Rails
A Chicago dispatch reports the rail time convention now standardizes schedules by meridian zones. Eastern time uses the 75th meridian, 4 minutes slower than New York time, while the 90th meridian yields one hour slower. Westward rails run on the 105th and 120th meridians, two and three hours slower than eastern time.
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Chicago
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Kansas City
Opposes Negro Voter Alliance with Democrats
Fred Douglass questions black support for the Democratic Party and urges colored voters to stay with the Republicans. He argues independence does not justify aiding Democrats and advises men to press their demands while keeping the GOP in power locally and nationally.
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Democratic Party
Ohio
Republican Party
Fathers and Sons Learn by Example
The piece argues that boys imitate their fathers in habits like smoking chewing drinking and swearing. It asserts that a boy often exceeds the old man in swearing and adopts his other vices as natural behavior.
Blaine Accepts Cash and Royalties for Lincoln to Garfield
Washington dispatch reports Blaine was offered 100000 dollars in cash for two volumes of From Lincoln to Garfield. A friend urged royalties of 50 cents per volume, and he reportedly agreed to 75000 dollars plus 15 cents per volume. The publishers expect to sell 300000 volumes and Blaine plans a new history of the war of 1812.
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Blaine
Lincoln
Garfield
Fall Blooming Pear Tree at Fort Erie Premises
The Buffalo Republic notes a pear tree at Samuel Porter’s Fort Erie property blooming in autumn. Planted last spring, the tree unexpectedly blossomed, drawing attention to the unusual seasonal display.
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Samuel Porter
Fort Erie
Buffalo Republic
Burperre's Return and Various 19th Century Notices
A mixed assortment notes Burperre recovering and lecturing again while Weapert Puitairs declines winter talks at 72. Reports cover snow in Denver Nebraska and Wyoming, currency exchanges with Germany, a California millionaire's palace plan, legal and postal updates, Johnson’s race records, pardon chatter about Sergeant Mason, Georgia newspaper battles, telephone ear health concerns, Florida winter travel hopes, literacy trends across states, postal card sales, Topeka liquor fines, and Western Union profits with large dividends.
Grateful Warmth in Cool Evenings
Heavier clothing is already in order after sunset and light over coats are common. Sol Cohns & Co the Keystone Clothiers are reliable tailors offering comfortable stylish garments. Call 3 doors west of the Carver house Front street for perfect satisfaction.
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Sol. Cohns& Co
Keystone Clothiers
Carver House
Front Street
Georgia Merchant Receives Unusual Customer Order
A Macon Telegraph note reports a Georgia merchant received a curious order from a customer asking for one dollar of cosy and one dollar of shoo gar, some small nails, two padlocks, and a monkey wrench to celebrate a newborn baby.
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Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Dr Blodgett’s Magnetic Balm Heralded For Cold Relief
The remedy is described as not a blood purifier but a general family medicine. It claims to aid in severe cases and to help break up a fresh cold with remarkable effects.
Want of Faith and Free Cough Syrup Offer
L. G. Noyes the druggist shows strong faith in Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup offering a free bottle to anyone needing a remedy for coughs colds consumption or lung affections.
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L. G. Noyes
Wall Paper Stock Arrives at N K Wendelboe Store
N K Wendelboe announces a large stock of wallpaper in the latest styles. Pick up samples or call for selection. Wells Tooth Paste is advertised and L G Noyes, Druggist, is noted in the page notice.
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L. G. Noyes
Deceased man credits Zopesa in売 1852 testimonial
In December 1852 a sixty year old man from Fon bu LAc writes that he has long suffered stomach pains and, after failing to improve with doctors, used Zopesa. He reports recovery after one bottle and claims his system is now regular. He offers many references and notes local fame.
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Fon Bu Lac
Diverse Exhibits and Enigmas Highlight Village Fair
At the Stoneboro fair a four legged chicken, a six-legged pig, and a seven-legged sheep drew crowds among curiosities. In Lancaster county twelve long-term convicts escaped after locking the watchman in a cell. Port Jervis offers a geographic quirk where a person can touch New Jersey from a rock in the Susquehanna River with one foot in New York and the other in Pennsylvania. Jennie Noon of Scranton was alive when neighbors expected her death after a swoon. The Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania convenes October 18 in Pittsburgh, consolidating former synods across Pennsylvania and West Virginia with 855 ministers and 931 churches. The Evangelical Association, formed in Pennsylvania 83 years ago, now serves about 800,000 people with 1,552 ministers and 1,622 churches and supports German and English literature. Missionary funds last year reached $111,635. The Episcopal church governs with three bishops, including Bishop Dubbs.
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Susquehanna River
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Jennie
Scranton
Presbyterian Synod of
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Conference of the Evangelical Association
Allentown
Jacob Albright
Germany
Switzerland
Dubbs
Knights of Honor Holds Harrisburg Session and Appoints Officers
The grand lodge met in Harrisburg with 200 members. Pennsylvania lodges tally 188 with 7 983 members as of June 30 1883, up 574 since last session. Treasurer reports 22037 87 on hand, 10756 49 disbursed, balance 2250 19. State deaths totaled 150 for 1881 1883 with 300000 paid to families. Next session set for Pittsburg in 1855 with officers elected for two years and regional appointments announced.
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Philadelphia
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W. C. Evans
Jas. A. Lindsey
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W. Pratt Reed
C. H. Shepley
Mt. Pleasant
Philadelphia Press price reduced to two cents a copy
The Philadelphia Press lowers price to two cents per copy making it the cheapest and largest state newspaper with strong state news coverage and rich contents. Subscriptions: Daily six dollars per year Sunday seven fifty, Weekly one dollar twenty five, in clubs ten or more one dollar post paid to U.S. offices.
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