Primary reform debate echoes in Warren county
Republicans urge voters to ratify party nominees at the polls, praising Judge candidate Higgins and other county leaders while denouncing bolters and a rival faction. The letter argues for direct peoples’ choice, warns against dictatorial slates, and urges strong turnout to support Governor Delamater, Lt. Governor Watres, and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Judge
Warren County
Lindsey
Forest County
Warren Bolters
Irwin
Warren
Political Advice Encourages Straight Republican Vote
The message urges voters to avoid trading with Democrats, claims sufficient Republican voters exist to elect all ticket candidates, and promotes early voting and neighbor participation in a straight party vote.
Political Tempers Flare as Judge Candidate Faces Backlash
Epior Noyes rails at witnesses and attorneys amid a stalled case, accusing the Maz of betraying its party as defeat looms. A warning to Charles blends temper with a critique of presidential power and voter consequences.
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Epior Noyes
Maz
Charles
Rebuke of mugwumps and Warren rivals at Senatorial Conference
The mugwumps and kicking Republicans of Warren were rebuked at a Senatorial Conference last week. Three sheriffs signed a statement dismissing the nineteen Independent Republican petition against Senator Allen as harmful to Crawford’s nomination. The public will respond next Tuesday with decisive opposition to dictation, denouncing deceitful tactics.
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Warren
Allen
Crawford
Beach Denies Emery Allegations In Letter Flatly
Crawford county man L. Beat h denies Emery's claim he spent a dollar illegitimately for Quay and Andrews. He says Emery is off balance and that the statements stem from confusion rather than fact.
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L. ©. Beach
Crawford County
Emery
Quay
Andrews
Republicans urged to back Pattison free trader stance
The note argues Robert E Pattison is a staunch free trader and Cleveland Democrat. It warns that voting for him opposes protection and Pennsylvania prosperity.
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Robert E. Pattison
Cleveland
Voters To Decide What Mr. Oxmsteap Is Next Tuesday
The line suggests Mr. Oxmsteap will be defined by voters in an election set for next Tuesday. It frames the decision as a public judgment of his identity or role by the electorate.
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C. C. Thompson
Harrisburg
Phil. N. Robinson
South West
John A. Akins
Brokenstraw
Robinson
Akins
J. W. Dunkle
Warren
S. H. Ken Lyon
Sugar Grove
Alex. L. Herrington
Pittsfield
S.C. Graham
Eldred
Peoples’ Gift
Warren Academy
Mr. Oxmsteap
Warren County
State of
Pennsylvania
Act of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hazeltine Woolen Mills
Dinsmoor, Cable & Peterson, Solicitors
Compare your ticket with the names at the head of this column
A brief prompt invites readers to check their lottery or event ticket against the prominent names listed at the start of the column. It signals a quick cross check and hints at a possible winner or notable entry.
Our Republican Ticket and Faith by Actions Not Words
The speaker urges electing a strong Republican slate led by I. B. Alden to uphold sound principles. He emphasizes duties of public trust, argues for loyalty to Warren county, and warns against patronage with the enemy. Professions mean little without votes and deeds.
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Alden
Warren County
Lincoln Republicans denounced by son of Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln chastises Philadelphia organizers using the Lincoln name as “Lincoln Republicans” or Independents. He argues the name misleads voters, rejects dictation from party outsiders, and supports Senator Delamater in Pennsylvania. He urges Republicans to back their chosen leaders and uphold party principles.
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
Andrews
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Tam
Robert T. Lincoln
Pattison Campaign Statement on McKinley Bill Repeal
A political message urges voters to support Pattison, framing the choice as a repeal of the McKinley bill and urging Republicans to understand the issue thoroughly.
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Pattison
Editor Noyes Advocates for a Good Judge in Warren County
The editorialist argues voters want a capable judge and claims Democrats can be good judges, urging the Republican verdict be set aside. It notes Warren County’s good judges have been Republicans, cites past election in a Democratic district, and warns against sweeping changes.
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Noyes
Warren County
Brown
Meadville man recants false accusation against Delamater
Morris of Meadville withdraws his lying charge against Delamater saying his motive was financial gain and he now regrets the claim.
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Morris
Meadville
Delamater
Franklin man accepts Democratic nomination for Congress
Mr. Donn of Franklin accepts the Democratic nomination for Congress after initially declining to run. He urges supporters to vote for Charles W. Stone to stand with good company.
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Donn
Franklin
Congress
Charles W. Stone
Crawford Named Republican Nominee for State Senate in 48th District
Sheriffs from Armstrong Butler and Lawrence counties chose William R. Crawford of Franklin as the Republican candidate for State Senate after a brief meeting in Oil City. Crawford, a longtime Venango County resident and former mayor and sheriff, has advocated equalization of taxation and state support for local schools and townships. He has limited time to canvass the district, so Republicans are urged to help secure a strong Warren County vote.
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Wm. R. Crawford
Franklin
Warren-Venango
Warren County
Crawford
Armstrong
Butler
Lawrence
Oil City
Senator Allen
State Senate
D. A. Arird
Warren
Allen
Venango County
Emlenton
California
Venango
Republican Party
Poor Man's Friend Act in Election Play
In a satirical current, the editor denounces a Democratic judge candidate in a Republican district for courting poor voters while promoting corporate power. The piece ridicules the candidate’s empty show of concern for the poor, likening him to a doctor who only speaks to patients when seeking votes.
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Fim
Geo. H. Higgins
Noyes
Irvine
Congress
Pat
Warren Bar
Forest County
High Seas
Warren Mirror and Ledger
Garfields
Chas. H. Noyes
Bar
Mirror
Ledger
Gould
Vanderbilt
America
Advice Gratis Prompting Voter Suspicion Ahead of Election
Editor Noyes critiques free political advice from lawyers saying voters should decide for themselves. He questions motives behind unsolicited guidance and recalls the old saying about volunteered advice. He notes voters may demand payment for counsel, especially near elections.
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Noyes
Alding
McKinley Urges Republicans in Pennsylvania to Vote
McKinley argues that Pennsylvania's November results will determine the prestige of 1892 and that every Republican should perform his duty. The quotation stresses party loyalty and the outcome's importance for the era.
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Pennsylvania
William McKinley, Jr
Ohio
Warren County Opposes P and E Railroad Judge Race
Warren County voters are urged to back Higgins in a contest linked to the P and E Railroad Judge race as local sentiment opposes the current candidate.
Local Classifieds Highlight Elixir History and Deals
Go to Goodrich amp Fehlman for the Crown Acme Oil. The Downs Elixir is linked to New England history for fifty years and purports to cure coughs and colds. Morris amp Mullen and N C Allen advertise. The best 50 cent underwear shown by Hounrer amp Jarvis in Warren county.
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Goodrich & Fehlman’s
Acme Oil
New England
Warren County
Hounrer & Jarvis
Local District Attorneys Fees Questioned as Campaign Lies
The county records show commissioners pay officer and witness costs in Commonwealth cases with the Clerk entering these fees. The District Attorneys receive amounts fixed by the record and have no role in setting them. Auditors and attorneys connected to the commissioners allegedly missed errors, and readers are told the accusations are campaign lies with no foundation.
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Higgins
Dunkle
Mr. Higgins
Dankle
W. M. Lindsey
Charles H. Noyes
A Rail Road Judge Noyes urged in Warren county
The piece argues Noyes should be elected judge, citing pressure from the P and E railroad to back his candidacy. It claims a high official threatened that Noyes must win and asks voters, especially workers and property owners along the line, to remember this influence at the polls.
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Noyes
P. & E. Railroad
Bill Scott
Warren County
Judge Gordon Backs Delamater Over Pattison
In Pittsburg Judge Gordon, former chief justice of Pennsylvania, endorses Governor candidate Delamater. He attacks Pattison’s record, rejects Quay’s influence, praises Delamater’s character and ability, and predicts a handsome Republican victory. He notes prior county support and cites Emery’s X Y Z proofs as spurious.
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Gordon
Penna
Brookville
Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Supreme Bench
Allegheny County
Delamater
Quay
Pattison
Emery
Jefferson County
Maj. Montooth
Harrisburg
By His Fruits: Attacks on Robert Pattison as Hypocritical Reformer
The Meadville Gazette denounces Robert Pattison as a hypocritical reformer who masks his attacks behind a genteel manner. It accuses him of dodging issues, praising slander partners, and pushing policies that would favor a five hundred thousand dollar extra session and reshuffle legislative power.
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Robert E. Pattison
Hense
Black
Samuel J. Randall
Congress
Robert Pattison
The
Commonwealth
Meadville Gazette
Higgins for Judge Highlighted in Warren Politi cal Opinion
A Warren County reader defends Geo H Higgins as a honest, respected lawyer from a poor background who rose from stone mason and oil field worker to a jurist candidate. The letter criticizes opponents and salutes Higgins’s character, work ethic, and humility amid a heated local campaign.
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Louis A. Watres
Lackawanna
Thomas J. Stewart
MonTgomery
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H. Ken. Lyon
Ss. C. Graham
Isaac 8S
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Forest Co
Samuel D. Irwin
Geo. W. Delamater
Watres
Montgomery County
C. W. Stone
Col. Watson
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Kinzua
Critt
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S. H. Briggs
Rankin
Mirror Gang
Lincoln Republicans
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Toe Mai
Phila
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Ep. Matz
Warren Co
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Our County
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Trushel & Co
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Deerfield
Anna M. Hain
Argendia
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W. D. Riddlesperger
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C. P. Northrop
RK. L. Valentine
D. C. Alien
George Bush
Joel Sanford
Warren Boro
J. J. Rapp
Barney Bradley
Angus Gillis
Geo. H. Dunham
Mrs. B. Smutz
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Jos. Beterman
RK. P. Smiley
Willet Storey
C. D. Rickerson
Wilson Law
Duck & Bovee
L. P. Rogers
U. Arird
Wwalals
Keystone Wall Paper and Paint Store
Liberty ST
Warren, Pa
N. K. Wendelboe
Lg, Noyes & Co, Druggists
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Water St
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H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thames
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Jamestown
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Second
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Pleasant Bridge Company
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