Kane Nomination of C. W. Stone for Congress Dominates
The piece reports the Kane district political mood as C. W. Stone of Warren gains the congressional nomination on the second ballot, with predictions of a large victory. It notes a Senate deadlock between Allen and Crawford, and the Oil City Democrats nominating M. W. Bovee for Senate. Judgeship races see a factional fight against Higgins by Warren attorneys backing Noyes, urging voters to rebuke such interference.
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Kane
Hon
C. W. Stone
Warren
Congress
The
Mart
Stone
Senate
Senator Allen
Crawford
Allen
Franklin
Oil City
M. W. Bovee
Warren County
Grand Valley
Higgins
Noyes
Mirror backs Noyes as party support shifts
A letter attacks the Mirror for backing C. H. Noyes for President Judge while criticizing its links to Independent League finances. The piece claims the Mirror mismanager received 400 and invested in Water street real estate to shield creditors, arguing Noyes faces defeat due to these alleged ties.
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The
Mirror
C. H. Noyes
Judge
Leaven
Ledger
Independent League
Water Street
Noyes
Irwin
Warren
Congressmen Seek Notoriety Through Spiteful Acts
Kennedy was censured by the House after a speech attacking the Senate that would have kept him obscure had his party left him at home. Kilgore gained attention by an outburst, his actions described as reflexive and uninformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Senate
House
Kilgore
Veterans rally against Pattison in Philadelphia support Delamater
Mason James of Warren leads veteran soldiers in a campaign against Pattison. He cites insults to old soldiers during a Philadelphia visit, as Democratic veterans rally behind Delamater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason James
Warren
Pattison
Philadelphia
James
Delamater
English factory failure blamed on McKinley bill
A British manufacturing establishment collapsed due to the McKinley bill, leaving 30 000 workers unemployed. The piece argues it is better for English factories to close than for American ones, calling it a favorable sign for bill McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKinley
Citizens' resolve nets high price for mirror pattern
A civic pledge to pursue practical success yields a striking purchase of four hundred dollars for a patterning looking glass. The statement credits Mr Higgins with driving the effort as the community uses all available means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Prohibition nominee Milner refuses Governor bid
Cuarvtes Milner of Franklin declined last week to accept the Prohibition party nomination for Governor and said he would not help elect Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarvtes Milner
Franklin
Pattison
Wyoming Republicans Carry State Victory Over Mormons and Democrats
The report notes Republicans performed strongly in Wyoming with a predicted statewide majority of about 2000, signaling a decisive win against Mormon and Democratic opposition in the recent ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Powerity Ends Strike With N Y Central Railroad
Powerity declares the strike against the New York Central Railroad over. It appears the action was intended for a different time and is now resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powperity
N. Y. Central Railroad
Real estate reformers rally for honest ballots
A call to uphold integrity in elections as reformers with a strong stance on real estate issues denounce vote buying and pledge to protect the democratic process. Citizens labeled reformers insist on fair practices and responsible leadership.
Mirror’s Price Won’t Deliver the Goods, Analysts Say
The Mirror brand faces skepticism as prices rise while concerns grow over service quality and fulfillment. Industry observers question whether higher costs will translate into tangible value for customers.
Judges and the making of good jurists in elections
A discussion on how the best judges are not always the top lawyers. The piece contrasts Higgins and Noyes, arguing impartiality and independence from business ties matter most. It warns that corporate links can distort judicial fairness and favor those aligned with capital over the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirror
Higgins
Mr. Noyes
Noyes
Standard Oil Co
Cherry Grove
Pennsylvania
Judgeship Ties to Party Will Not Be Bolt by Marz
The Marz state they will not bolt the ticket for the county judgeship arguing the party, not individual pref erences, must supply the candidate. They defend Higgins as the party choice after a failed conference nominating effort and condemn Democratic calls to switch allegiance. They warn against aiding the opposing party and pledge to stay with their Republicans.
Mirror critics and party choices in local politics
The Warren Mirror faces criticism for biased coverage of primary candidates. It praised Lindsey as a judge candidate but failed to back the party’s choice, and now supporters claim its backing of Noyes is paid and may lead to Noyes's defeat. The piece predicts the paper’s influence wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuer Mirror
Warren Mirror
Fudge
the Mirror
Higgins
Lindsey
Noyes
Buy your School Books of A. A. Davis & Co.
Local advertisement urges readers to purchase school books from A. A. Davis & Co. The notice highlights a wide selection and emphasizes available prices and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Transformation of a Newspaper's Endorsement
A political exchange notes how the Ledger and Mirror shift stance on Mr. Noyes and the Gas Company fight. It questions consistency and accuses the Mirror of biased praise after earlier harsh rhetoric, while hinting at internal party rivalries and possible jealousy.
Blind Guides in Warren Judges Opinion and Critique
The piece argues that while Warren attorneys are learned and capable, personal interests and old loyalties can bias judges. It questions why Higgins is not preferred, warns that even seasoned lawyers and big business figures can be unsafe guides, and notes unseen strings that may warp judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Higgins
Pearson
Church
Johnson
Wetmore
George
Jericho
The Raid of the Ring in Warren County Politics
The Ledger condemns a ring within Warren county Republican ranks accusing leaders of dictating posts and betraying party principles to aid democracy. It asserts outsiders will distrust the raid, cites past anti Watson pressure, and urges Republicans to resist to preserve party honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Ledger
Pattison
Col. Watson
Republican Party
Warren County
One of the Boys Senator Delamater Addresses Firemen
Senator Delamater, a Meadville firefighter, spoke at the State Convention of Firemen in Chester. He urged support for state organization, pledged aid to five fire companies, and framed his remarks as a fellow “one of the boys” aiming to improve citizens and fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Delamater
Taylor Hose Co
Meadville
Masheen
Chester
Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a universal cure for blood liver and kidneys with Dr Thomas Electric Oil promoted for pain relief. The ad also urges customers to visit Trushel & Co for fresh family groceries.
The Reason Why Pattison Speech Draws Fire in Reading
Ex Governor Pattison faced a skeptical Reading crowd last week as Democrats blamed him for evading live issues. They argued his nomination was dictated by Cleveland and Bill Scott and cited a $50,000 alleged purchase of votes. The piece accuses Pattison of vetoing Soldiers Burial and other labor measures while funding large sums to challenge Samuel J. Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Reading
Cleveland
Bill Scott
Phila. Inquirer
Scott Legion of Mexican Veterans
Gov. Pattison
Samuel J. Randall
Congress
Randall
New York Dictating Pennsylvania Democratic Campaign
The piece accuses New York City based campaign managers of steering Pennsylvania politics including nominating Pattison and attacking rivals. It describes Bill Scott as their agent and claims Cleveland and New York importers drive Pattison’s bid and related attacks, urging voters to rebuke New York influence with a Delamater victory.
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New York City
Wallace
Europe
Bill Scott
New York
Cleveland
Pattison
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Record
Senator Quay
Delamater
Col. Piollet
Mr. Pattison
Quorum Breaker Kilgore Knocks Door Open in House Scene
The article reports Democrats blocking business in the House to prevent an election case. Kilgore of Texas kicks in a lobby door as Dingley is struck, illustrating a new method of breaking quorum amid absences and filibuster tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
House
Kilgore
Texas
Dingley
Maine
The Warren Kickers And Independent Republican League
A Titusville Herald survey details Warren county Republican tensions. It debunks a Warren Bolters movement as a minor protest led by A D Wood and others aimed at defeating Judge Higgins. The piece portrays a divided local scene with signatures, meetings, and varied opinions among local officials and citizens.
Clarkson comments on Quay leadership and party unity
Clarkson recounts Gen. Alger's companion tale in New York regarding Quay's fate as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. He notes Quay wished to resign after the election but was kept by the party, arguing Republicans should support him against Democratic and mugwump opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Higgins
Independent League
A. D. Wood
League
Republican Party
James Cable
William Swanson
John Best
John 8
Clarkson
Gen
Alger
New York
Quay
Republican National Committee
Post Office Department
Democracy and Free Trade Mugwumps
Pittsburg Times Attacks Quay Spark New Party Feud
In a Bradford Star critique the Pittsburg Times is accused of inflaming a Quay Magee power struggle. The column argues the feud masks a bid for party supremacy and mocks the paper’s public claims of party welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Times
Quay
Magee
Bradford Star
Hall’s Hair Renewer promises alcohol and dye free color restore
A claim that Hall’s Hair Renewer is alcohol and dye free and scientifically prepared to restore gray hair to its original color and vigor. The ad also promotes White Cloud Flour available at Goodrich and Fehlman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Goodrich & Fehlman’s
Senator Quay Denies Governor Nomination Remark
A Pittsburg Times report attributed to Senator Quay claims he boasted of creating governors and naming Delamater, with the Herald and Mugwump Times citing the claim. Quay calls it a campaign lie and denies ever using such words, while papers question his denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Times
Senator Quay
Delamater
the Times
The
Mugwump Times
Quay
Col. McClure
Phila. Times
Luddington resolutions disputed and license claim denied
A disputed note claims resolutions endorsing Higgins were written in Warren and in Marr's office, but accounts say the Marr office printed them late and Agnew does not seek a liquor license. A temperance lease blocks selling liquor at Ludlow House. Also cited is a Buffalo carriage maker praising Burdock Blood Bitters for stomach illness relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Warren
Marr
L. Agnew
Ludlow House
Agnew
Ledger
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Ad Mentioned by Morris & Mullen
An ad promotes Baxter's Mandrake Bitters as a mild cathartic tonic. The copy endorses Morris and Mullen and N. C. Allen, stating every bottle is warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter’s Mandrake
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
Notable 19th Century Events Roundup
Brief items from the period include Francis Murphy’s marriage to Rebecca Fisher in Council Bluffs and sights of a Greeley statue unveiling at the New York Tribune office. Kansas corn crops face failure yet higher prices boost value. Grangers hold a Bellefonte picnic with record attendance. anti lottery bill signed. New York GOP district selects Warren B. Hooker after a primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Rebecca Fisher
Council Bluffs
Lowe
East
Hastings
Senator Delamater
Bellefonte
Maine
Grangers
Grange Park
Leonard Rhone
Isaac Frain
R. 5
Downing
New York
Olean
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Allegany
Hooker
Allen
Richardson
Laidlaw
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonia
N. Y
Trial List for First Week in October 1800
Trial docket from Warren County precedes a sheriff sale notice. It lists 28 cases including Wm Whiteshott vs John Truby and Anchor Savings Bank of Pittsburgh vs Stoneham Tannery Co. The document also details a forthcoming October 13, 18 90 sale of a 100 acre property in Triumph township under Fieri Facias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Whiteshott
John Truby
Lebbeus Jones
Anchor Oil Co
Mary GC. Morrison
J. A. Bennett
M. B. Church
A. C. McAlpine
C. E. Parks
John McStraw
Emeline Pero
A. A. Denning
W.W. Welch
T. J. Hull
B.A. Brooks
J. C. Wells
Public sale of Tremont Oil Company property in Warren County
By writ of Levari Facias the court to expose at public vendue on October 13, 1890, at 2 PM the Tremont Oil Company property in Deerfield Township, Warren County Pennsylvania. The tract totals 93 acres 64 perches, part of a chain of title from William Gorman to Michael C. Gorman and beyond, with boundaries described and land conveyed through several deeds. Property seized in the Thompson Reynolds lawsuit. Henry Fuellart sheriff.
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John Gorman
Gorman
Thomas W. Corah
L. M. Reynolds
F. E. Reynolds
Elizabeth Hawks
Henry Fuellhart
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Borough of
Po. M
Deerfield Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
William Gorman
Wallace
Oliver Cleland
Ziba Gorman
Lovina
A. D
Michael C. Gorman
Pueey
Henry Heil
D. B. Althouse
J. B. Zeibach
Susan
Sarah
Medata
Tremont Oil Company of
Philadelphia, &c
Tremont Oil Company
Thompson Reynolds
Henry Fuellaart
Warren, Pa
Winslow Rand & Wilson Promote High Life Java and Mocha
In Boston on May 16 1890 the firm Warren Mair announces Winslow Rand Watson High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as the favorite of connoisseurs. The brand is stocked in the Popular Grocery House of Goopricu Freutman along with other fine coffees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Warren Mair
Winslow, Rand & Watson High Life
Goopricu & Freutman
Winslow, Rand & Wilson
Warren Mall Cracker Line Advertises Ocean Wafer Brands
In New York City on May 17 1890 Holmes and Coutts informs Warren readers that their Goopmen and Fins Man distribution carries a refined selection of crackers and sweet goods. The notice lists Sea Foam Salt Wafers Macaroons Bismark Sugar Wafers Roquefort Rose Biscuit Moss Rose and other flavors as sold only by the named firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Pastisuers
Warren Mall
Warren
Goopmen & Fins- Man
Holmes & Coutts
Crown Acme Oil Offered For Family Use In Warren
In New York City on May 18 1890 the firm Pususners Warren Mall announces Crown Acme Oil. It is described as a water white refined oil that does not smoke chimneys and passes a high fire test. Sold exclusively in Warren by Goopricu & Fennman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Pususners
Warren Mall
Warren
Goopricu & Fennman
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Warren Mail
George W. Delamater
Louis A. Watres
Lackawanna
Internal Affairs
Thomas J. Stewart
Montgomery
Charles W. Stone
Orren C. Allen
C. C. Thompson
Geo. H. Higgins
Critt Marsh
Kinzua
H. Briggs
Glade
Phil N. Robinson
South West
John A. Akins
Brokenstraw
J. W. Dunkle
A. L. Harrington
Pittsfield
H. Ken. Lyon
Sugar Grove
S. C. Graham
Eldred
Warren Academy
Isaac 8. Alden
87Th Judicial District
Sam
37Th Judicial
Forest Co
Samuel D. Irwin
Advice and Advice
Mat
Mr. Higgins
Marz
Brother Morris
Republican
Machine
Mr. Hays
Blind Guides
the Warren Kickers
Titusville
George Wallace Delamater
Warren Bolters
the Herald
Independent
Republican League
Wolf-Stewart
37Th Judicial District
James Casiez
V. P
Joan W. Albrecht
Jos
A. Schofield
D.I. Ball
New York Times
Alden
George O. Cornelius
State Committee
S. W. Waters
H.J. Muse
William Yates
L. D. Wetmore
James Clark
Clark
anti-Higgins
Judgin
A. J. Hazeltine
Finance Committee
Savings Bank
Miner B. Dunham
Dunham
Adolf Lallor
Carrol Street
Buffalo
Horace Greeley
N. Y. Tribune
Chauncey Depew
Kansas
Foster, Milturn & Co
Peerstars
Geo. S. Davis
Cor
Second
Liberty
Biegfried & Co
RPA Pehr
Keystone Wall Paper and Paint Store
Liberty ST
N. K. Wendelboe
Lg, Noyes & Co, Druggists
Greenland
Water St
American Bargain House
Boss Grocery
J. C. McCrory
Java
Acme Oil Co
Axton
Pususners Warren Mair
Geornica & Fentman
F. Schumaker Milling CO
Goodrich & Fehrman
Kinzua Hall Association
G. W. Moorhouse
Sec’s Association
Lewis F. Watson
Penn
Caroline E. Watson
A. I. Frren
Youngsville
Fidelia Fitch
Youngsville, Pa
A. Siegel & Sons
Jersey
Harry Isaacs
Guarante Chase Brothers Company
Rochester, N
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