Indiana Progress in Blair-White contest and state politics
The Blair-White contest testimony nears closure amid praise for judges Doty Barker and Reyburn for swift handling. The editorial notes voters taking money and whiskey while condemning irregularities on both sides, urges better bench selection methods, and backs Gov Hastings in vetoing a Washington county law judge bill. The piece urges lawmakers to do their duty without pressuring the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
Barker
Reyburn
Indiana County
Blair
H. B. Trees
Comemaugh No. 1
Daniel Woodside
East Mahoning
Wm. Morrison
Irwin Crawford
John Bartholomew
John Lowman
Sheloca
Idaho
Armstrong County
Westmoreland
Shelocta
Frank Simpson
Widdowson
John Davis
Pine
Bank
John L. Getty
West Indiana
O. W. Pettedt
Kellysburg
Wilson Starry
Conemaugh No
Fullerton Clawson
Conemaugh
Max Ewing
John C. Donahue
Harry Cooper
George Carney
Young
John Hawk
Harry Cooper Yestervy Linus Buterbaugh
Grant
Wm. P. Donahue
D. T. Altman
M. H. Henry
Robt. F. Blakely
Martin Anderson
Sutton Fisher
Washington
Wm. Stevens
Cherryhill
England
Nick Huffman
New Jersey
William
Clark Wilson
Joe Clements
Tom Hildebrand
John H. Rochester
Marion Center
Samuel Hunter
White
Rochester
Hunter
James Manners
Wm. A. Holt
Holt
W. C. Thomas
Rayne
Fry
Blair Stiffy
Stiffy
Thomas
Lewis Stear
Lewis Walker
John Baty
Oveni
Tax records reveal Washington township voting and receipts
A long list from Washington township details voters who paid state and county taxes, many with receipts, scattered dates from 1892 to 1895, and notes on election day conduct. Witness testimony covers attempted influence, poll activity, and tax payment gaps across Armstrong and Westmoreland county areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wyncoop
Washington Township
Wyncoop
Charles Conner
John Q. Adams
A. M. Ash
Elk County
Washington
George M. Blystone
William Orr
James E. Pearce
James E. Orr
H. J. Frey
Mr. Peterman
A. W. Conner
Daniel Bethel
Westmoreland County
James Dunmire
Armstrong County
D. E. Fleming
E. F. Johnston
C. M. Adams
Nicholas Huffman
R. D. Spence
George Frech
BR. Mitchell
Rayne Township
E. G. Lingenfelter
Thomas Little
David F. Mitchell
Wise
McMillen
William F. Henry
Indiana
Thomas Craven
White Township
G.C. Fleming
William Rankin
W. D. Anthony
Blair
Anthony
John Gibson
Steve Gibson
M. C. Westover
Venango
Cambria County
M. T. Elwood
Pine Flats
Dan Lewis
Jacob Henry
Harry White
Hal White
H. D. Stumpf
Clark Speedy
Rayne
W.E. Faith
White
Johnston Glenn
Green
Mr. Conrad
William Shields
South Mahoning
Fredrick
Shields
W. H. Kelly
Kelly
J. W. Hoover
Hoover
J. T. McQuown
Washington County
Judge White
Coal Bank
Wilson Glenn
Pine
Wm. Trout
Trout
C. M. Wilhelm
Nesbitt
Joseph Shank
Center
Daniel Baker
Andrew Hancock
Geo. Steffy
James Huber
Henry Smail
Irwin
Jason Carson
Wa. Burns
Chas. Hobaugh
Harry McGaughey
Mr. Burns
R. M. Alien
A. C. Braughter
Geo. T. Barclay
Homer City
Samuel Stitt
John &J.clair
William Cochran
Wm. Barns
Wm Cochran
Orion
J. W. A. Rowley
Tax payers testify on election day deceit and back taxes
The court heard testimonies about back taxes paid and not paid in various townships from White to Cherryhill. Voters described gifts, promises, and election day pressure by candidates and supporters, with many paying taxes to influence ballots. Court adjourned to continue hearings on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnston
Indiana
Center
Dr. Smith
Johnston
Wm. Burns
D. E. Notley
Irve Pittman
Pittman
Gluckenheimer
Blair
James Shaffer
Clear Shaffer
Notley
Glasgow
Fallen Timber
Wallace McCreery
W. Bell
Blacklick
John T. Clawson
Jet
Clawson
D. F. Shaffer
John Books
Books
Tom Clawson
Cicero
Barnett
Cherryhill
James Kennedy
Young
Doty and Reyburn
D. B. Williams
Pine Flats
R. M. Elwood
James Mogle
North Mahoning
Mr. Dorn
Harry Dickey
John Wolf
Hrery Wolf
Harry
John
Samuel Glasford
Henry Coy
Coy
D. H. Winings
Frank Rowley
Warren
Covede
Warren’s
Martin Zissell
Rayne
John Byers
W. G. Smith
Pine
Elias Woods
Samuel Eastright
Eastright
White
Andrew Gdiley
Heand
Fenton
Lanne Eastright
Houston & Nesbit
James Weamer
Jas. Weamer
West Indiana
George Bute Green
Elmer E. Lockard
West
Personal Notes From Bluntville and Nearby Towns
A long list of visitors and residents from Bluntville and surrounding areas. Names include S. J. Telford, John G. Cameron, Major McFarland Dearmy India, William M. Fleck, A. L. Gilbert, W. E. Hildebrand, Mrs. Armour Mullen, Ex-Sheriff Lewis, Dr. HL Cameron, W. E. Calhoun, H. E. Williams, Grant Smyder, Mrs. A. L. Longwell, J. N. Langhem, Miso Rena Washer, Annie Campbell, Rebecca Allison, Mr. Fleming, J. T. Young, Thomas Hart, C. Hier, and others. Mentions of illness, travel to Allegheny, and social visits in county seats and towns like Blairsville, White Township, and Montgomery township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunmire
Isaac
Conemaugh
Westmoreland
B. F. Beatty
Third Ward
Blairsville
William P. Loughry
Wm. P. Loughry
Loughry
Nicholas Uber
Conenaugh
Salem Township
Westmoreland County
E. C. Ewing
Bert Ewing
Robert Patterson
T. S. Marshall
Tol
Nowry
Marshall Nowry
Chas. Walker
C. H. Foster
South Bend
Armstrong County
Matilda Woolweaver
Indiana
George Woolweaver
Clark Miller
White’ S Township
Thomas Growden
White Township
Leroy Thompson
Enoch Isenberg
Blair County
John Heas
Collins Growden
Capt. Braughter
John Keatr
John
William M. Fleck
Marion Coates
Pittsburg
A. L. Gilbert
W. E. Hildebrand
Pittsburgh
Armour Mullen
Allegheny
Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Bingreville
H. E. Williams
Grant Smyder
Glan Kempbell
Miso Rena Washer
Philadelphiy
Annie Campbell
Rebecca Allison
Chassies Street
Poeies
W. H. Fleming
West Indiana
J. T. Young
Thomas Hart
W. M. Best
Giges Rick
George Barr
Grant Township
E. A. Miller
Philadelphia Inquirer
Col. McGaughey
James Bag
Blacklick
Indiana County
Leonard Simons
Tuanelton
Mendig
Mendy Ortinate Gara Att
E. H. Hovey
Jennie Hamill
West Famfield
Christopher Ortz
Essane
J. M. Wachoh
Fae Yin
John P. Elkin
Republican Victories Dominate State Races and City
Widespread Republican wins reported with Warnick defeating ex Governor Pattison for Philadelphia mayor by a large margin. Westmoreland County to gain one law judge, while Washington County fares similarly. Governor Hastings opposes the rest. Judge Doty praised for expeditious courts. State Legislature urged to guard treasury against improper appropriations. Women urged to bolster influence through femininity. National party convention planned in Pittsburg March 1, 1495 with 10000 signers. In Indiana, Pa, Rep McGaughey asks for full hearing on Revenue Bill provisions. Chairman Botter invites interested parties to submit views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Warnick
Pattison
Westmoreland County
Washington County
Hastings
Doty
Inmana
Mr. Botter
Evy
Powei Ble
Juohn McOgauguey
Lost watch Between Geasler Store and Mack Residence
A silver watch with a small chain was lost Tuesday evening between C. A. Geasler's store and D. C. Mack's north Sixth Street residence. Finder may claim by leaving name at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Geasler’s
D. C. Mack
North Sixth
Lig
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Indiana Progress
A. T. Moorhead
Enrroxa & Manager
A. S. Moorhead
Prorsieroz & Publisher
Gov. Hastings
General Assembly
Isaac Lewis
William B. Hill
Marshall
Conemaugh Township
W.B. Walker
Edward Dewire
W. B. Crawford
John P. Remaley
North Mahoning Township
Bert Remaley
West Mahoning Township
al. Richey
C. W. Jewart
South Mahoning Township
J.T. Jewart
Thomas Ray
Cherryhill Township
Mr. Downey
Pine Townshilmer
William Hasmon
John Nealor
Nealer
Alex. Thompson
Albert Clawson
Mike Miller
Joseph Askins
W. H. Waltemire
Scott. Roberts
Green Township
Israel
Irvin Learn
Cockport
John Newhouse,Jr
Young Township
John A. Barr
George Luttman
Gilford Putt
James Edmiston
Cherrytree Borough
Pringle
A. J. McCoy
Hosack
John Arnold
James Urey
Thomas B. Ray
James Fyock
A. J. Stake
C. A. Shirley
Charles Dunmire
Earl Pierce
J. K. Pierce
Blacklick Station
Burrell Township
Republican County Committee
Charles Stumpf
McGregor
John Fetter
Thompson Palmer
David Crofutt
Burrell
John A. Buchanan
H. M. Clark
Young No
Cherrytree
George L. Mack
West Wheatfield
Squire Thomas Lian
Same
John Lowry
Sam. A. Smith
A.C. Braughter
Reaver
Brushvalley Township
Cunningham
John L. Bence
John Washington
Illiam Growden
F. L. Lutz
F. P. Ostman
John Lewis
Bill Hill
Hill
Sdmuel Shearer
William Grove
Wm. Ray
Adam Lewis
Nick Hoffman
Alex Grow
D. W. Byers
Simpson
Amessor
Samuel Henry
William Baker
George Baker
Henry Dunmire
James Shank
Milton Kelly
Burrell No
D. R. Jenkins
James S.lewis
Harry Wissinger
Luther Helman
Wissinger
Patrick Graham
Thirdard
Bunyan
Johnny McLaren
McCracken
Mince Groft
S. J. Telford
Bluntville
John G. Cameron
Major McFarland William Dearmy India
Mt. Pleasant
A. L. Longwell
Irrena
J. N. Langhem
J. B. Baughman
Maireville
Penn
C. J. Kephart
A. Welcome
S.C. Sehmacher
Hew
Vennevivania
New National Party
Lafayette Hall
Representative McGaughey
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