Nomination of Newel Cheney for Assembly in Second District
The article lauds Newel Cheney of Poland for the Second district Assembly nomination. It praises him as a straight honest man with practical public affairs knowledge and strong Republican support. The piece predicts a full party vote in November and Cheney’s assured election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newel Cheney
Poland
Chautauqua
Cheney
Merrill
Warren
Jamestown Journal
Pittsburg Judge Resigns Over Mental Health Concerns
Judge Kirkpatrick of Pittsburg sent his resignation to Gov Pattison on the 23d after friends urged removal due to his mental incapacity. A legislative commission previously investigated his condition and recommended removal, with the Governor delaying action while awaiting voluntary steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Pittsburg
Pattison
Senate
House
Tax payment rule for 1885 election eligibility
Notice warns that any person who did not pay a state or county tax in the two years before November 3, 1885 and at least thirty days before that date cannot vote in the forthcoming election. Encourages Republican district committees to ensure Republicans meet tax payment requirements for voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Warren
E. A. Allen
Senatorial District Convention Sets James Town October 2
The convention for the Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties will meet in James town on October 2. Vedder and Barse lead the former county with split strength, while Judge Tourgee stands as Chautauqua’s sole candidate and gains broad support. If no stronger challenger appears, his prospects look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattaraugus
Chautauqua
Jamestown
Vedder
Barse
Tourgee
Republican Vigilance Committees Named by Chairman Thompson
The Republican Vigilance Committees are announced by Chairman Thompson with more to come. The groups will organize in election districts to ensure a full Republican vote and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Berlin Democrats threaten action over Hull postmaster row
The Democrats of Berlin New York declare they will not send a delegate to any Convention nor vote a Democrat ticket while Almon M. Hull remains Postmaster. They demand the post office and Grover as a condition to compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
N. Y
Sugar Grove
Almon M. Hull
Grover
Civil Service Commission Chief Resigns From Post
Dorman B. Eaton of the Civil Service Commission has sent his resignation to the President. The President replies by recognizing the value of Eaton’s services. The move suggests the Commission may be reconstituted on a Democratic basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Commission
Free Trade Talk Sparks Senate Row Across Parties
The New York World attacks Minister Phelps for not uttering anything that could aid his party. He defends free trade with John Bull as orthodox. Mississippi Tax Republican State Committee bars nominations this year over fears of an honest count and a free vote. Who says this isn’t a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
New York
John Bull
Tax Republican State Committee
Mississippi
Bankers' Convention Urges Stop to Silver Coinage
The Chicago meeting of the Tuer Bankers last week passed a resolution calling for an end to further silver coinage. The move reflects concerns over monetary policy and metal supply discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuer Bankers’ Convention
Chicago
New York Republicans Nominate Davenport and Ticket
The New York State Republican Convention chose Ira Davenport of Bath for governor on the second ballot with 214 votes, 347 needed for nomination, after a stampede to acclimation. Joseph B. Carr was named for lieutenant governor along with Anson 8 Wood secretary of state Jas W Woodsworth comptroller Edward B Thomas attorney general Chas Ulrich state treasurer and W P Van Rensselaer engineer. The slate was acclaimed with enthusiasm and touted as a unifying win for Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grow predicts light vote with Republicans to win Pennsylvania
Galusha A Grow of Pennsylvania at the Victoria Hotel said the election will be light but the Republicans will carry the state. He noted only a State Treasurer is to be elected and expressed confidence in success. He also criticized railroad consolidation limits as a foolish constitutional provision.
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Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Victoria Hotel
South Pennsylvania
Iowa
Encuisu
Connecticut
Miss Morris
Philadelphia Record
Cleveland
Bealy Bauulimutu
Auu UG Pat Vy UL Wisivcdts
Philadelphia
Genesta
Dauntless
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren Light and Heat Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warren Ledger
Warren Mail
Auditor General
Commonwealth
Borough of
Warren
George R. Wetmore
Cherry Grove Township
N. F. Clark
G. E. Foster
Clark & Foster
American President Travels Light in New York Buckboard
The article contrasts European pomp with U S simplicity as the President journeys forty two miles on rough New York roads in an old buckboard. His lone protector is a friend with a fishing rod, while foreign rulers rely on armed guards and palaces. The piece notes the President rests alone by a lakeside under starlit skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
New York State
Russia
Governor Hill Nominated in Saratoga Democratic Convention
The present New York Governor was nominated for Governor by acclamation at Saratoga after a 380 vote total. Hill led with 338, Hewitt 33, Slocum 8, Flower 1. Flower declined the Lieut. Governorship, and Roswell P. Flower refused the post while Hill becomes Governor through Cleveland's rise to the Presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saratoga
Hill
Hewitt
Slocum
Flower
Cleveland
Davenport
Roswell P. Flower
Republicans Urged to Pay Taxes by Oct 3 to Vote
The message warns Republicans that taxes must be paid on or before October 3 to be eligible to vote. It states the party's future depends on action and urges timely payment to prevent lost votes from indifference or carelessness.
Various notices and reminiscences from a late 19th century paper
Items include obituaries for Myron P. Bush and Gotosmira Mar, a note on Madame Adam in Paris, temperance union reach, centennial praise for Dr. Rush, and remarks on rail, farming, and technology. Also reports on Westinghouse well depths, prairie fires, and political commentary from the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron P. Bush
Buffalo
Vermont
Madame Adam
Paris
Garden of Eden
Tue
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Baltimore
Evansville
Homewood
George Westinghouse, Jr
Jamestown
Dakota
Fargo
Bismarck
North Dakota
Here
Tyig
Reuben E. Fenton
Dewitt Clinton
Silas Wright
William L. Marcy
Sanford E. Church
Petroleum as Fuel Gains Ground for Steam Vessels
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt notes petroleum fuel being tested for ocean steamers, ferries, and rail locomotives. A Central Pacific request for approval led to a committee report praising oil distillate fuel for safety, controllable fire, and potential use on steamships and boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Inspector of Steamships
C. C. Beamis
John Birmingham
Mexican Steamship Company
Samuel Houckhaust
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Jumbo the Elephant Skin and Skeleton Prepared in Rochester
Professor H Ward of Rochester University details mounting the Jumbo skin and skeleton after preservation in St Thomas. He notes coins in Jumbo’s stomach indicating a bank account, describes the skull damage from the train, and reports cremation of the flesh and a special building built to mount the hide and bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jumbo
H. Ward
Rochester University
New York
Bridgeport
P. T. Barnum
Grand Union Hotel
Tribune
St. Thomas
Canada
Rochester
Arnica and Oil Liniment for Man and Beast
Johnson and Siegfried advertise Arnica and Oil Liniment as suitable for both humans and animals. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnica
Johnson & Siegfried
Blaine’s coal fortune boosts rumored gubernatorial bid
A Maine report details Blaine’s rising wealth from a Pittsburgh coal property bought with no cash and later expanded by 추가 coal lands. It notes his political ambitions persist despite prior defeat and a Boston connection’s financial boost, while dismissing rumors of a Gov candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avausta
Blaine
Edmunds Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh
Mr. Blaine
Pennsylvania
Boston
Jacob Stanwood
Burchard
Vermont Snowstorm Wreaks Damage on Crops
Butland Vr Sept 23 A heavy snow storm blankets Vermont with several inches of accumulation on Rutland road lines. Freezing temperatures threaten unharvested crops and forecast potential further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butland
Vermont
Rutland
Erie and Warren Fairs Show Progress and Women’s Rise
Erie and Warren fairs closed with praise for progress in fruits and plants and a notable incubator display from Kane. The essay highlights expanding roles for women, education beyond traditional confines, and opposing views from critics. It notes temperance advocacy and moral advancement since Dr. Rush’s era, urging balance between reform and broader gains. Occasional, Erie, Pa., Sept. 26, 1885.
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Warren
Erie
Erie County
Kane
Mar
Ruth
Deborah
Lucianu
Benjamin Rush
Jamaica
Holland
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The
Matthews
Quay
Beaver
C. C. Merritt
Eldred
Robert A. Love
Farmington
D. A. Arird
Youngsville
DR. J. Burroughs
Republican Vigilance Committee
Deerfield
T. H. Russell
Joseph Hain
John Fuelhart
Eugene Conkling
N. P. Morrison
Elk— Eldred
G. W. Peck
Joel Sanford
N. McIntire
F. H. Whaley
Freehold
D. F. A. Wheelock
Jas. Brightman
Calvin Wright
H. McKitrick
E. W. Jenkins
S. A
Kinzua
L. P. Sprague
Chas, McKean
Joseph Goldthwait
Mead
D. EF. Walleston
A. P. Carleson
J. A. Wood
Pine Grove
Geo. A. Walkley
Theo. Moll
E. D. Johnson
A. E. Aylsworth
Chas. Wiltsie
W. I. Backup
Pleasant
C. W. Head
W. M. Highhouse
Cousins
Pittsfield
Geo. M. Ayers
E. M. Bartlett
D. Horn
Henry Keppel
Frank Spetz
Richard Hartley
A. M. McDonald
L. J. Johnson
C. M. Shortt
C. E. Nobles
Robert Waters
S. E. Samuelson
Spring Creek
A. H. Olmstead
L. Stanley
C. W. Nichols
W. Braymer
Arthur
W. M. Baker
M. D. Waters
C. H. Smith
Wm. Morris
J. F. Heggerty
C. W. Uhdey
Dr. Fenner
David B. Hill
Washington, D. C
White House
E. G. Wood
Wood & Thomas
H.s.thomas
H.S. Thomas
W,. M. Noel
of Warren
W. M. Noel
Warren, Pa
Lola V. Johnson
Common Pleas
Orris F. Johnson
Warren Borough
J. M. Siegfried
W.A. Rankin
Pres
COAL
Second Street
Liberty
Fall, Fai
A. A. Davis
Sta
A. A. Davis & CO. Warren, Penn
Sol. Cohn
Mich
Strelitz
Keystone Clothing CO
Rush D. Bartlett
Keystone Clothing Company
Christine Ecklund
Erick Youngquist
S. J. Conquer
Sargent da Holt
Curt Lore
Jacob Davis
Matilda Stark
B. G. Morrison
Admi
John R. Newman
Robert Feeney
A. P. Swanson
Axel Carlson
Christine Swanson
Chauncey Marble
Nat
Bank Corry
Roberts
W. B
Ad’r
A. L. Phillips
Benj. Marsh
A. B. Stewart
Benj. Marsh & Wife
Same
C. Dinsmoor
Admr
W. J. Gamble
Frank Skiff
D.S. Thompson
Tidioute Savings Bark
Henry Fuellhart
Tidioute Water Co
J. M. Brown
M. Beecher
J. A. Weible
American Rapid Tel. Co
Reynolds & Reynolds
Philip Byers
J. F. McPherson Trust
H. Harmon
Union Oil Co
G. H
S. H. Briaas
Dep
P. Gust. Peterson
Warren Co
Stina Catharina Peterson
Chandler's Valley
Penn
A & Ohio R. R
Lake Erie
Columbus
Corry
Chicago & St. Louis
Cam m
Titusville
Way
Accom
New York Limited
N. Y. Albany
Bradford Express
Pullman Palace
Hornellsville
Cincinnati
Marion
Chicago & Atlantic Railway
Pullman
Kent
Indianapolis
Sena
Pullman Buffet
St. Louis
Ohio & Mississippi R’y
Albany
A. E. Clark
O. Chas. Paine
Ohio
D.S. Rowe
Corry, Pa
KB. A. Allen
Sheriff's Office
H. J. Danforth
C. P. Henry & CO
Glade, PA
Old Fifth St. Bridge
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
McKain
Liberty St
A. B. McKain & Son, Proprietors
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty Sts
BAYER
A. B. McKain & Son
Liberty and
Water Streets
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
Cashier
U.S
England
Ireland
Scotland
Aliso
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
J.K. Ronne
Liberty Street
L. B. Wood
Grand Valley
Struthers
Iron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
Dane
Parker
Hiscox & CO
Schellhammer & Lesser
Jewell
N. K. Wendleboek
Postoffic Warren
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Lake Shore
Simond
Dupont Powder Co
Carver House
Stewart
P. Greenland
Episcopal Church
Piammoth Furniture Store
P. Greenlund
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