Warren County Republicans Urge Solid Vote in November
The Warren County Republican call for unity urges a strong turnout on November 5 for the slate: State Treasurer candidate Boyer Youngsville nominee Nutting County Treasurer and candidates Strong Peirce and Hunter for Surveyor Coroner and Trustee. Voters are urged to back the entire ticket and support party success.
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Warren Mail
Henry Kline Boyer
Philadelphia
WM. P. Nutting
Youngsville
Leroy 8. Strong
Kinzua
W. 8. Peirce
Warren
Warren Academy
Henry P. Hunter
Warren County
Commonwealth
Boyer
Messrs
Strong
Peirce and Hunter
Sunshine
Storm
Nutting
Peirce
Hunter
Republicans rally as Boyer and Andrews tour state
A state tour by Candidate Boyer and Chairman Andrews draws cordial receptions and strong Republican unity. The piece argues Republicans will not retreat in November and strives to boost Warren county toward winning a silk banner prize tied to Harrison’s 1888 vote.
Brooklyn Tabernacle Burns as Talmage Sermon Is Published
Critics note editors published Thomas Talmage’s Brooklyn Tabernacle sermon as delivered while the Tabernacle lay in ashes and the preacher spoke from the street. They accuse rival telegraph desks of delaying corrections to preserve copy.
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Brooklyn Tabernacle
Brother Talmage
Tabernacle
Brooklyn
Talmage
Lo Sessions Withdraws from Senatorial Contest in New York
Lo Sessions of Chautauqua county states he is not a bolter and withdrew from the Senatorial contest. The State Committee weighs apportionment of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Vedder remains in the race against Gallagher of Salamanca. Lo Sessions is described as a good Republican.
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Lo” Sessions
Chautauqua County
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Vedder
Gallagher
Salamanca
Shoreman apartment house notable in Washington
Vice President Morton estimates gross receipts from leases in the Shoreman in Washington at least $60,000 annually. Our member Col Watson has pleasant rooms in this building, which is near the Treasury and among the finest apartment houses in the city.
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Morton
Shoreman
Washington
Washington Post
Col. Watson
Treasury
Site wrangle clouds New York World’s Fair planning
The New York World’s Fair site committee fails to agree on a site, stalling the selection process. The dispute keeps the project in limbo and unlikely to progress soon.
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New York
Get out the Stay-at-home Vote in Warren Academy race
A churchgoing study of New York shows one million residents do not attend church, urging missionary effort and a home election push. The piece pushes for turnout on November 5 and notes Democrats face difficulties finding candidates, with B F Morris declining to run for Trustee at Warren Academy as he avoids politics.
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New York City
U.S
B. F. Morris
Warren Academy
Bro. Morris
Gov. Hill
New York
Harrison
Cleveland
Washington
Hill
Lord Howe
Ticonderoga
Sherman
Louis Daxora
Pierre
S. E. Young Republican
Minnehaha
Supreme Court
Tanner
Knights Templar
Universal Good Order
United States
Exxtorr
Harvard College
Chicago
Cronin
Stars and Stripes
Publc
Connecticut
Mr. St. John
Kansas
Newman Smyth
Ohe
Halford
Blaine
Warren Savings Bank
Warren Borough
A. J. Hazeltine
Sec'y
Columbus Relies on Woman for Squadron Funds
The passage notes Columbus did not rely on New York for money and attributes his success to a decisive woman. It adds a remark about New York women, suggesting they would “will on” the Fair for New York, implying influence or support.
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New York
N. Y
Green B Baum Named Commissioner of Pensions
Green B Baum is appointed the new Commissioner of Pensions, seen as an improvement over Tanner. The appointment pleases the G A R, and Baum is trusted to raise performance in an office needing effective work.
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Green B. Baum
Pensions
Tanner
G. A.R
Experts Weigh Lightning Risk by Climbing Telegraph Pole
In New York experts testing whether lightning would kill a criminal consider the experiment by taking a lineman’s place atop a telegraph pole to observe effects and safety implications.
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New York
Political appeal urges support for named Republicans
A political notice urges Republicans Boyer Nutting Strong Pierce and Hunter to be supported as they deserve on November 5.
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Boyer
Nutting
Strong
Pierce
Hunter
Political ticket urged for November election
A group names Boyer Nutting Strong Peirce and Hunter as essential candidates for every voter on Tuesday November 5th urging broad support.
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Boyer
Nutting
Strong
Peirce
Hunter
Republicans urged to mobilize for off year Pennsylvania vote
The Philadelphia Inquirer warns that Republicans risk losing Pennsylvania this year and with it future gains for governor, legislature, 28 Congress members, and a U.S. senator. It urges every voter to work hard, support Henry K. Boyer for treasurer, and keep the state at the front of Republican ranks. Warren County is urged not to be off in supporting the full ticket.
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Boyer
Andrews
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Phila. Inquirer
United States
Henry K. Boyer
Tus
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I. H. Fuellhart
Warren
Senate
House of Representatives
Assembly
Congress
Death of General Hartranft Ends Noted Pennsylvania Career
Ex Governor and two term Auditor General General Hartranft died at age 59 after a kidney disease followed by pneumonia. Born December 16 1830 in New Hanover Montgomery County he studied at Union College and became a lawyer before a military career. He rose to national prominence during the Civil War and later served as governor and auditor general of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartranft
New Hanover
Montgomery County
Union College
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Township Vote Record To Be Determined Tonight
A community watches as results are tallied on election night to determine which township holds the longest standing voting record. Officials and residents await official tallies and any changes to historical records.
Senator Mandersons Pension Case and Refund Demand
Senator Manderson of Nebraska rejected a pension rerating rushed by the Pension Commissioner without request or medical exam. He returned the certificate for cancellation, praising the commissioner's integrity but criticizing the action as improper. He notes many pension office staff already benefited financially and questions refunds.
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Manderson
Tanner
Nebraska
Noble
Mayor Threatens to Bury NYC Electrical Wires
In fifty days five deaths occurred in New York City from accidental contact with highly charged wires and fifteen deaths outside the city. Mayor Grant warned lighting companies to insulate or face immediate burial of wires in the subways, risking loss of arc light service.
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New York City
New York
Grant
Senate composition and quorum shift in new session
The upcoming Senate will have 84 members with 45 Republicans and 39 Democrats. A 43 member quorum is required, up from 30. Republicans will hold two more than the quorum to transact business, and the body’s conservatism curbs partisan wrangling seen in the House where filibustering is common though frowned upon in the Senate.
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Senate
House
Local papers fuel the home front says Lansdale Reporter
The Lansdale PA paper argues men should not withhold a local newspaper from their wives and families as it relieves loneliness during absence. It condemns choosing tobacco and liquor over news, urging economy begin with luxuries rather than necessities.
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Lansdale
Political matter noted on fourth page of issue
The fourth page of the issue contains an interesting political matter. It highlights surrounding events and key figures without providing full details due to partial readability.
Ayer’s Cherry Pectora Promoted for Colds and Coughs
Advertisers urge every family to have a bottle of Ayer’s Cherry Pectora as a specific remedy for colds and coughs. The promotion emphasizes its target use and household necessity.
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Ayer
Perry dies in Texas while visiting for health reasons
Florida Governor Perry dies at Kerrville Texas on the 15th during a health trip. The report notes his presence at a sham Atlanta battle and mentions political chatter about Cleveland and other figures. The column blends oblique humor with daily political color and local quips about Prohibition and World’s Fair talk.
Thorough Organization Only Can Bring Success
Keep the Keystone State in the Arch of Republicanism. Eternal vigilance is the price of victory and turnout matters. A stay at home Republican aids Democrats and only persistent individual effort can secure decisive wins in 89 and 90.
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Pennsylvania
Union
Pension rolls grow with 1888 89 fiscal year figures
The 1888 89 annual pension report shows 489 785 current pensioners. 51 921 new names added, 1 754 restored, net 37 138 gain. 16 570 dropped. Average pension 131.69 dollars. total pension payments 88 275 113.28 dollars. Agents disbursed 89 131 968.44. attorneys fees 1 363 583.47.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Noble
Bureau
Two Papers for $1.75 Offer from Warren Press
A local promotion advertises a two for one subscription deal at $1.75 for Matt and the Philadelphia Weekly Press. It claims the combination provides two first class papers, with broad content and extensive news. Subscribers are urged to send payment to E. Cowan & Co. in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Matt
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Marit
The
Mart
E. Cowan & Co
Warren, Pa
Republican nominates Henry Kline Boyer for State Treasurer
The Pennsylvania Republican party names Henry Kline Boyer as its candidate for State Treasurer urging young voters to support him. The Harrisburg Telegraph calls for a 50,000 vote majority from youthful Republicans and other young Pennsylvanians on election day.
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Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Henry Kline Boyer
Henry K. Boyer
Boyer
Harrisburg
Boycotts Against Gas Rate Increases Spark Debate
The Erie Corry Jamestown and Warren gas rate rise prompts calls for a broad boycott of the gas companies. The piece argues that consumer unity against a single corporation may fail and that prices should reflect delivery costs and fair returns, not power contests.
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Erie, Corry
Jamestown
Warren
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Over-confidence Risks Republican Loss in Pennsylvania 1889
Republican defeat in Pennsylvania in 1889 hinges on over-confidence and apathy. The text warns that large majorities breed lax campaigning and that Democrats pursue an effective still hunt. It calls for renewed hard work to prevent an off year complacency.
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Pennsylvania
Pope in feeble health and other notes from the era
The column surveys varied items including the Pope's declining condition, death of soap maker B. T. Babbitt, Amos J. Cummings slated for S. S. Cox’s vacant seat, and new naval cruiser San Francisco. It also mentions Maggie Mitchell’s private marriage to Charles Abbott and other social, political, and cultural notes of the period.
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Amos J. Cummings
S. S. Cox
Congress
San Francisco
San Francisco Navy Yard
Maggie Mitchell
Charles Abbott
Prince of Wales
Bright
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Chicago
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Republican State Committee
Bancroft
Gov. Perry
Florida
Kerrville
Texas
Atlanta
Savoussury
Delaware
Gipton C. Woops
Frank Pettigrew
South Dakota
Sam Randall
Sunset Cox
Cox
Kate Freth
Kate
Kate Field
White House
Peterson
Peterson’s Magazine
Chestnut Street
A. A. Davis & Co
News and Notes
B. T. Babbit
Dakota
Paris
Papa
Dess
John Turner
War Department
Louisiana
Lippincott
Virginia
Robert Montgomery Bird
Frederic M. Bird
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Clarendon
Notidée
Pleasant Bridge Company
O. F. Hoffman
Isaac
Alden
Sec
Y. Warren
Yost
Etters
John Johnson
Eldred
WM. H. Maultby
Grand Valley
W. A. Alexander
Mme
Janauschek
Meg Merrilies
Presk
Boston
Noyes’s
Home Mutual Life Association of Pa
W. C. Rowland
J. J
John Cooney
A. Carlson
S.P. Schermerhorn
Geo. Bush
L. B. Hoffman
John Sliney
Mary C. Morrison
J. C. Bennett
Haymer Spencer
Benjamin & Hill
Rebecca Barber
John McCalmont
J. L. Acomb
J. R. Jones
James Meeley
Louisa Peckham
Home Mat
Life Asso
D. A. Arird
Proth’s
Hosea H. Townsend
Farmington
Samuel Townsend
Frewsburg
Ira Burget
Lander
Guar
Siegel
First National Bank
Warren, FP
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Dibulls
Salvation Oil
Lange
Atall
Peron
Trutee Warren Academy
Tidioute
Said Boro
Bear Lake
Hon
J. T. Barker
Brokenstraw
John Siggins
Samuel Garfield
Olney
Irvineton
Columbus
Geo. Cady
Columbus Borough
C. A. Blakeslee
Conewano
Warren Orouga
Corydon
Joseph McCollister
Cherry Grove
Said
Deerfield
Shaw’s Hotel
Lottsville
Farmington Centre
Glade
Wm. J. Thomas
Said Township
Sterling Green
T. W. Dempsey
Limestone
Ralston Hill
Mead
Pleasant
Balltown
River Roads
Pine Grove
Hodges & Ackley
Liberty
Russell
Pittsfield
J. L. Acocks
Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove House
Spring Creek
Francis Bates
Sheffield
A. H. Barnes
South West
Enterprise
Triumph
Triumph Hill
Watson
Plank Road School House
Justice of the Peace
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary Department
Prothonotary
Henry Fuellhart
Mail Order Department
Mexico
Allegheny
Mall Orver Department
Federal Street
Corner Park Way
Alaska
Ollie C. Colburn
Common Pleas
Myron York
Libera T
A. H. Colburn
Borough of
County Court of Common
Peter Gibson
Fredrika Gibson
Andrew Nelson
Geo
Davis’ Drua Stors
Diamond Furniture
Diamond Block
the Diamond Furniture CO
Mason Emery
Diamond
L. G. Noyes & CO
N. B
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Croods
Nelson Greenland
Undertaker
Boston Shoe Store
Water ST
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Ave
Chase
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
X-P
Pittsburgh, PA
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
P. Johnson
F Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W. D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo. N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Forel
Safety Deposit
Jahe Jones
Conewango
Penn
Lodema Jones
Leroy Jones
Warren, Warren Co
Jersey
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