Knights of Pythias elect officers for two years
The Supreme Lodge announces two year officers with John P. Linton of Pennsylvania as Supreme Chancellor and John Van Valkenburg as Supreme Vice Chancellor. Other positions include L. B. Allen Virginia Supreme Prelate and John B. Stumpp Indiana Supreme Master of the Exchequer. John J. Ward Maryland keeps Records and Seal. George B. Shaw Wisconsin Master at Arms. G. C. Manlove Mississippi Inter Guard. John W. Thompson District of Columbia Outer Guard.
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Supreme Lodge of the World of the Knights of Pythias
John P. Linton
Pennsylvania
John van Valkenburg
L. B. Allen
Virginia
John B. Stumpp
Indiana
John J. Ward
Maryland
George B. Shaw
Wisconsin
Supreme Inter Guard
G. C. Manlove
Mississippi
John W. Thompson
District of Columbia
Warren Family In Distress After Court Of Inquiry Costs
Gen G W Cullum appeals for contributions to help Mrs Warren and her children at Newport after the Warren court of inquiry drained the family savings. The note urges generous response to aid the Warren household. The article also cites a vast wheat crop estimate, around 550 to 600 million bushels, claiming it would be unmatched by any other country.
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Warren Court of Inquiry
Gen
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Democratic Conference to Nominate Candidate for Twenty seventh District
The Democratic Congressional Conference will meet at Corry on Thursday September 7 at 2 p m to nominate a candidate for Congress from the Twenty seventh district comprising Warren Venango and Erie counties.
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Twentyseventh
Warren
Venango
Erie
Harvest Field Reports and National News Briefs
Crop notes from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Dakota praise wheat quality and strong oat and barley yields. President Arthur hosts dinners in Newport as elite entertain him daily. Mississippi river improvement work to begin, John Brown monument fundraising attracts prominent letters, New York City debt stands at 97.503 million with nearly 2 million paid last year.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakota
New York City
Be cautious, Democracy miscast in defense of economy
The piece rails at the Democratic Party for opposing war debts and then claiming economy while supporting soldiers’ orphans homes and pension funding. It praises Republicans and Gen Beaver, warns against Pattison, and urges veterans and families to vote Republican to honor the state and its funds.
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Republican Party
John Sherman
Party of
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Beaver
Pattison
Cassiday
President Arthur Enjoys Fox Hunt and Fishing Vacation
President Arthur and his wife joined a Newport fox hunt on August 28 with Mrs. W. W. Astor’s wife present. The hunt awarded the brush to Mrs. E D Morgan Jr of New York while the pads went to Allen Arthur and F R Appleton of New York.
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Newport
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E.D. Morgan, Jr
New York
Allen Arthur
F. R. Appleton
Publication plans for Garfield works in two volumes
President Hixspace reports 1300 pages set in type with the balance ready by September. The Garfield volume set will publish in February, in two parts, and include two steel portraits along with his speeches and writings from Congress through his inaugural address.
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Hixspace
Garfield
Congress
General Surnman seeks retirement in 1883 and 1884
General Surnman asks to be placed on the retired list in November 1883 and retired under the compulsory act in February 1884. He intends to give his successor General Sheridan a chance to convey to the next Congress his views on the service’s best interests.
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Suerman
Gen. Sheridan
West Point admits a black cadet amid party hopes in Ohio
An article notes a full-blooded black cadet named Livingston admitted to West Point last week. It casts doubt on his chances of West Point honors due to race. The piece adds that Republicans expect a strong Ohio victory this fall, while Democrats have no issue beyond liquor debates that fail to excite.
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Loox
West Point
Livingston
Ohio
New Music by Lee & Walker Publishes Three Marches
Philadelphia publishers Lee & Walker at 1113 Chestnut Street issue Gen Jas A Beavers Grand March William Penns March and the Bi Centennal March. Title pages feature portraits. prices by mail 40 cents each.
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Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Jas. A. Beaver
William Penn
Blaine Electrifies Maine Rally in Portland Crowd Tops 10,000
The Plumed Knight Blaine drew a packed 4,000-seat hall and thousands outside in Portland as he electrified Maine voters. Gen. Gibson opened, Blaine condemned Gov. Plaistead, and urged reelection of Senator Frye, in an hour long address full of vigor and party unity.
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Maine
Blaine
Portland
Phila. Press
John Sherman
Zach Chandler
Gen. Gibson
Ohio
Gov. Plaistead
Frye
A Business Man’s Estimate of W B Benedict
A letter to the Titusville Sunday World challenges a prior portrait of W B Benedict as a Cameron Stalwart. The writer defends Benedict’s integrity and patriotism, argues for fair play, and says Benedict is a clear‑headed business man and a patriot, urging more good citizens in Harrisburg rather than politicians.
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Mr. Benedict
Cameron
Commonwealth
Benedict
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Tobacco Crop Short in State Report
The tobacco crop of the State is reported short. It is news to most people to learn that Pittsburg is about 155 feet higher than Erie. Pittsburg is 700 feet above sea level, while Erie is but 545 feet.
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Pittsburg
Erie
Donaldson's Dancing Case Heard by Emlenton Presbyterians
The Donaldson dancing case, heard by the Emlenton session after a General Assembly referral, featured secret examinations and testimony about Dennis Donaldson's dancing at the Opera House in Emlenton and Clinton in 1881. Donaldson, a lawyer in Oil City, defends himself as the proceedings proceed to the Presbytery and possibly the General Assembly again.
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Donaldson
Emlenton Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Opera House
Emlenton
Clinton
Presbytery
Oil City
Thomas Smith and His Ten Wives Funeral Riot
New Orleans on August 28 reports the burial of Thomas Smith a prominent mulatto. He had ten wives at one time nine survived him and seven attended the funeral. Four rode to the cemetery then the widows returned to his home and fought over his property in a free quarrel after the interment. He was married by a Baptist minister each time he chose a wife.
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New Orleans
Thomas Smith
Smith
FreE p Springs Three Mile Race Victory at Canadarago Lake
The three mile Canadarago Lake race today in Union Springs between Courtney and Lee was won by Courtney in 19 minutes 31 seconds. The fast time drew great excitement and broad approval for the Union Springs oarsman amid praised management and favorable conditions.
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Canadarago Lake
Courtney
Lee
Union Springs
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