General Conference of the M E Church meets in Chicago
A fragmentary report notes the General Conference of the M E Church met in Chicago on Friday, with nine bishops and about two hundred thirty delegates from sixty eight annual conferences, plus visiting Canadian and European representatives. The piece also covers political gossip, war news, and state officials in Pennsylvania, with praise for State Treasurer elect W W Lewis and reflections on Southern elections and press bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canada
Europy
County Republicans debate primary voting plans
A long analysis of Lancaster County GOP methods weighs the mixed popular vote, Crawford plan, and current delegate system. It argues for trial of the Crawford county system to empower voters, reduce delegate manipulation, and prevent borough dominance, citing past primary success and local distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax
Thogya Trniad
Lawrence County
Sey Havel
Tueia
Republian
Crawford County
Laekeha Gels
Beaver
Crawford
Republican Party
Lancaster County
Theis
Thy
Ayatem
Lancaster
New England
Urging Popular Veto Plan for Party Harmony and Candidates
The piece argues adopting a popular veto primary instead of delegate control. It claims defeated candidates cannot blame party cliques, voters choose directly, turnout rises, and candidates become better. It asserts harmony strengthens the party and reduces internal tensions for future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Democratic movement in New York debates Hancock for President
The Democratic movement met in New York on Tuesday to chart measures for nominating Gen Hancock for President. Gen Gordon Granger led the executive committee. the group rejected Johnson and favored an earlier convention, with Hancock as the leading available candidate though some objections persist. The Manhattan Club doubts Pendleton or Seymour can unite the convention, predicting Hendricks for Vice President if Hancock falls short. The piece notes Democratic anxiety through the campaign, awaiting Grant's victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tate
Gen. Hancock
Gordon. Granger
Andrew Johnson
National Executive Committee
Pendleton
Grant
Hancock
Manhattan Club
New York City
Seymour
Hendricks
Indiana
Celebrating a Jefferson birthday amid bitter party lines
A late edition recounts a banquet by state rights and pro slavery Democrats in the North celebrating Thomas Jefferson with harsh attacks on the modern Democracy. The piece criticizes the gathering at St James and notes insults to Jeffersonian names while praising Jacobs M Campbell’s military service and rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Thomas Jefferson
Lorio
St. James
Seymour
Connecticut
Brick Pomeroy
Wisconsin
Edward Ingersoll
Pennsylvania
Henry Clay Dean
Iowa
Exmayor. Gu
New York
Sreedier
Lowe
Jefferson
Jefferson Nod
Madison
Randolph
Tompkins
Orney's Press
Warrisburg
P. V
Camp Elli
Col. Campbell
Campbell
Columons
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania Names and Political Notes in Allegheny List
A long list of names from counties and towns appears, including Allegheny, Blair, Chester, Philadelphia, and Philadelphia city. The entry notes a Republican State Central Committee meeting at 2 PM on a Tuesday at 1105 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, chaired by A. Grow, with references to Democratic Party debates and views on Pendleton and Grant.
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Susan B. Anthony
Cady Stanton
Parker Pillsbury
Wendell Phillips
Anna Dickinson
General Grant
Frank
James Brooks
Phillips-Dickinson-Anthony
Uljuash
Gla
Republican Party
Naksif
Yellon
Georgia
Allegheny
A. Walton
Chas
Batchel Beaver
D.le- Lan “Bedtoed
Joan Bir
Lo Blairidote
Bedbee
M. Pomeroy
Darlington
Chester
Jno
Clarion
H. Welter
Chearfle
H.-B. Byope
Clinton
T. Marvey
Columbia
P. John
Gunberland
Bnmerich
Dauphiast
Robly Danilleon
Georgé Bergner
Seda Dakieman
Pelaware
Elk
Henry Santher
Wells
Tinntingdon
Geo
T.J. Coffey
Wm. Seltere
T. Gross
W. Harvey Money
Col
Samuel Sell
Ueory
T . Potter
P. A. Brebbina
Schuylkill
R. Smith
Snyder
D. B. Moyer
Romerset
Rd- Scull
Sullivan
T. J. Ingham
Basquehanna
Allert Chamberlain
Tioga
W. HW. Smith
Union
Wm. Jones
Venango
Jas
L. Connelly
Warren
Myron Waters
Washington, Inc
W. M' Williams
Wayne
C. P. Waller
Westmoreland
J. A. Logan
Wroniing
P. M. Osirrhost
York
James
Kell
Washington City
Amageo Filler
Trynbus
Ohio
Sherman
Ie Pratn
Court OF Common
Beaver County
New Brichton
Beave County
Pennsylvania
New Dighton
Gonrs
Howesner
John Caughey
Cuearest
J.H. Borland
Shoca & Robbera
Newmark
L Alen
Philadelphia
Coantry
Monagby
Third Street
Wood
Pittsburgh
Market Street
Ipue
G. 1
Borkimer
Crighton Street
Rochester
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Beaver Argus
W. Wey. and
Epiton and Promietoc
Beaver, Pa
Acs
John F
Jacob M. Campbell
Cambria County
Greene County
J. B. Donley
Bankruptcy Register
Congress
Axotin
Schofield
Johnson
Abyssinia
Victoria
Napier
Theodorus
W. W. Kewis
Harrisburg
Irwin
Courtoona
Partizan
Democratic
Associated Press
Tme
Cit
Rexora
Cape Fdar
Isslasipp
Neste
Pitts Gazette
Bingham
Senate
Washington
the .Democratic: Presidential Movement
Ceen- Ae
Hulpite
Miles O'Reilly
New York Citizen
Democratic Party
Hanks
George H. Pendleton
Shika-Yancock
Geo. Pendleton
Gen
Lack Haven
Republipetk
Qrand
Republic
Sncald
Ale
Wes
Cones Jaman St
Join Ramsey
Mae i. Boyd
John Eaten
Osi Brats
Court OF Common Pleas OF
Thaver County
United Presbyteria Dh Congregation
Mesver
John. Caughly
Pro’y . Depot Hardware
Whitesides & Drum F
F. W, & Corr
Joan Caugtey
Pro
Taayo
J. Sharp
Sharp
H. Berkimer
Mayserimon
Tiopewell Township
Court A of Common Pleas
Alexnder T. Ritchie
A. T. Ritchie
Hopewell Township
County of
R. D. Dowds
Daniel &Pringer
Springer and Nelson
Milton Brown
Fageston Foundry
Fallston
Beaver County,pa
PRGSS
Queebantes
Ian
Great Republic
Milton Read
Humuel Piersol
Trisl
Thomas Neill
Th. Raw
Roetak
Artisan
Cikenzle & Myora
A. Pritchard
Christian Mazoo
J. Markand
Vis
Pwashad Charles
New Brizhton Usan
Ire
Jame
Willi ‘Hiveler
Vino Ks
John Wilson
Tam St Mrotherel
Dames Fife
Viomas
Mason
James Graham
John C. Daf
Joseph Brittain
Jamen Barnes
Eliza Barnes
Auderson
Marker Va
A. Thomson
Isaac Winans
M. F. Kennedy
EU Reno
Johm Watson
Gee
Fulton
Winayis
William Savera
Joseph Darlinz
Willian Smart
Robert McCowan
Joseph Wackmore
Joseph Martin
Major Wile
J. D. McCreary
David Lesick
James Oney
Ded
Kitatie
William Stec
Kelly Hunter
John McLau
Pas
Jason Richardson
James McGehen
Woodson Glenn
Thomas i. Daviv
Samuel Murphy
Mie
Holdship
Shay Stowe
Mrs. Patterson
Sunes McDermitt
Imaunuel Dindino
Phompeon
Johnston
Uraifa
Rev. Stephens
Jonathan Mckenzie
Andre Kairms
1Richard Katvhe
Solamon Frank
Daimee Knowlem
David Callinon
Joan, Thornley
Roghester, Penna
James Ax Fortune
Tates
Jean
RSA
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Nelnan & Roeaker
Rochester, PA
A. Fortune
Watt Gealr, Ormerly
Bridgewater
Mars Te
W.H. Marshall
Des Strn
Phenix Hydraulic Cements
Coun
Laminae
Beaver Township
Teomes
Bearer
Alexander
Furgoson
Elizabeth
Young Peter
Rakin
Marks
Brighton
Towaakty
Dickey Oliver
House
Loys Raigewater
Mays Jos
Vinney Ovid
Porter Win
Wilson
Unys
Mendenhall
Mead
Mitchel Andrew
Fawdon Freeman
Beaver Manufacturing Co
Kaskey Elizabeth
Band
Lyons
Mg Enrich
Harris & Co
Hardy
Tardy
Union Co
Waugh
Lyons Jimes
John Kelre
Alcorn
Brady 'Aru
Dickey
L. LF
Otta SH Tad
Atles
Im Hal
Dail
Rhodes M. Ramsey's Pl
Lanewaters Beaver Cay
Main StaRee
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Marion Toenship
Bars Ann
Turcnashsy
Potter Ruadl Ands
Dowdssoth
Wanadji
Therr Simbutto
T Cary
North & Buckley Tarnalip
Mitchel Dames Helps
Rameres David
Tae Welen Henry
New Briahton Barovagh
Boswell G Belrs
Alverson
Tatz & Ca
Penock
Gould Maria
Reott Wim
Lutz & Hoesetl
Mehard Dames
Pander Dames
Richard Dames
Tawnaend Joseph
Witkon Ff
Talbot
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Lote
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Ratintuates
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Ck Edward
Flot
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Ross SP
Lana
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Eckler
F. Vandadj
Fetterman NP
Tan Jackson ‘Thomar
Land
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David Ketra
Robertyon Archibald
Dunday Jamea
Dand
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Pinney
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Gold
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Elder Pyhouse
Porter James
Penney
Warren John
Horee
Harope
Roher FE
Gouda
Nicholson
Shimnat
Toota
Rocheater Torrnahip
Arhoeckte & Benteold Keflery
Bonse
Lo Vankirk
S C Heirs
Walters Liand
Yale
Emily
Hone
Feller
Reno'y Ph Gordon
Amanda
Ramsey
Dot
Porter
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Rambo M
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W. F. Clarke
Amine
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Cheene
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Frankfort
Wanover
Raccoon
Hopewell
Moon
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Pheikgeteny Ny
Jol Hotinee
Davie’ Storey
Win
Ellie
BE. Antenrutliss
Lintet FP Mannes
Bret Mill
Eerste
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Beidgewater
Jyl Touty
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