Ohio the Mother of Officeholders in the Sun’s view
The Sun laments Ohio dominates federal power with multiple judges and top officials. It notes five of a nine member Supreme Court bench from various regions, plus Ohio placements in the executive, treasury, judiciary, and military, arguing Ohio seeks to seize and hold office through appointments and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi K. Carter
Congress
Ohio
Bolivia
Thaparers
Duartes P. James
Washington
James
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the
Northwest
South
Haran
Louisiana Commission
David Davis
Night
Day
Treasury
United States
Army
Sword
Sun
Statesmen Wanted Says Henderson Attacks Military Presidents
Ex Senator Henderson of Missouri argues against prolonged military rule in the presidency. He cites Grant and Hayes as examples and contends party majorities shifted from Republican to Democratic since the war. He calls for a return to civilian leadership and warns of war era hero worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Missouri
General Grant
General Hayes
Congress
Minister John Welsh resigns from Court of St James
Principal envoy to Britain John Welsh resigns amid health and family losses. His resignation follows a career noted for credit to himself and his country, and a successor will be hard to find who can match his ability and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welsh
Court of St. James
Welsh
Critique of Cincinnati deputy marshals in election probe
The Philadelphia Times denounces the deputy marshals at polls in Cincinnati Philadelphia and St. Louis as partisan riffraff. It argues they serve only per diems and call for appointment by US Courts to protect both parties, condemning the current system as disgraceful beyond redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
United States
Philadelphia Times
Ohio Snake Story. Rockwell Kills 2153 Snakes in Whisky Barrels
Jonathan Rockwell, engineer at Sciotoville, Ohio, caught and killed a reported 2 153 snakes found in five whiskey barrels stored near a rock ledge. With neighbors he drove snakes from the barrels, then burned them and buried the remains after a trench was dug. The tale, reported by the Cincinnati Commercial, is presented as the latest, most reliable snake story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jonathan Rockwell
Sciotoville
Ohio
Rockwell
J. D. Mathiot
Dustin Ee
Hugh Smith Powell
Port Timmouth
W. H. Bonsall
the Tribune
J. W. Newman
the Times
John F. Ratcliff
Dancing at Campmeeting Directors Vote Change
A recent election of directors for the Rehoboth Beach Campmeeting Association in lower Delaware favored admitting dancing on the grounds. The statement notes the group pledges to keep acts consistent with M. E. Church morality but allows liberal views on dancing and amusements while remaining firm on liquor sales prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth Beach
Delaware
M. E. Church
Washington City Debt Statement Shows July Increase
The debt statement released from Washington City reports July debt rise of 6,086,344.12 dollars. Cash in the treasury stands at 282,952,73.06 dollars with gold certificates 15,249,700 and silver certificates 2,785,850. Certificates of deposit outstanding total 40,330,000 along with refunding 6,58,356 and legal tenders outstanding 3,416,691,016. Fractional currency outstanding is 15,814,823.23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miller Named Chairman of State Democratic Committee
Congressman Coffroth and Daniel O Barr appointed Ex Senator George W Miller of Washington county as chairman. The committee will meet August 7 with Pittsburg as headquarters to organize for fall elections including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General State Treasurer State Engineer and Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Washington County
Pirrsspurg
Coffroth
Daniel O. Barr
Democratic State Committee
Pittsburg
New York State
State Agricultural Fair Set for 8th to 20th in December
The State Agricultural Fair for this year will be held at the Permanent Centennial Exhibition grounds from the 8th to the 20th of December. Prospects suggest it will be a large event with many exhibitors and attractions.
John Sherman Sails for Speaking Tour on Government Cutter
After completing his Blaine contract and four speeches in Maine, John Sherman sailed to other states aboard the revenue cutter Gen. Grant. Uncle Sam covers travel costs and the Secretary’s salary during his speech campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Blaine
Maine
United States
Gen. Grant
Sam
Yellow fever cases rise as city debates camps
The report notes nineteen new cases and several deaths as yellow fever spreads through the city and nearby areas. It highlights racial divisions over camps and ration aid, with colored leaders urging stay-home resistance, while whites urge evacuation to Camp Marks or Camp Douglas. Forecasters say frosts by October or November may end the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Camp Douglas
New Orleans
Examinations for Teachers in Centre County 1879 Schedule
The notice lists exam dates across districts from Bellefonte to Centre Hall for August 26 to September 30, with a special October 2 session at Bellefonte. Applicants must be recommended by at least four district directors and tested in their teaching district. Examinations begin at 9 A.M. daily and certificates below an average of 2.5 will not be granted.
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Centre County
Bellefonte
Philipsburg
Rush
Taylor and Worth
Port Matilda
Huston
Julian
Snow Shoe
Burnside
Unionville
Union
Krite Aan En Milesburgesburg
Bogeslur
Patton
Waddle
Walker
Hublersburg
Marion
Jacksonville
Liberty
Eagleville
Howard and Curtin
Howard
Penn and
Millheim
Mmes
Aaronsburg
Miles
Ikebersburg
Eanet
H. Meyer, Co
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Atime
Church & Sundey School Directory
Pr. W
D. J. Berdy
W. R. Whitney
D.kimport
Sagt
J. G. Shoemaker
United Brethren
John Landis
John Tomlinson
Iheim
B. O
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Rm Artmas
N. UG
Providence Grange
Ih. R. Mw
Allegheny County
Washington City
General Department News
State Committee
Memphis
Grand and Traverse
W. W. Leech
Harris
JJ H Rhone
Bellefonte Christ
Bitner
Potter
J Samuel Pletcher
Boggs
A Hunter
Half Moon
Wim
Dawson
Spring William Marks
Boras
Benj. Rush
Marion Robert Holmes
Walker Ellis Lytie
John Jackson
Wm. Mills
J W Swartz
Rhodes
Eml
Musser
Colles
AJ Kreamer
H J Deihl
Howard Boro
J P Heckman
Greg K Tate
Adam Stover
Harris PW Burker
Half Moon Win
Bowes
John Shiffer
Ferguson Jac. Shrom
A T Ryman
Rhesburg
McMullen
Walker S Haupt
Wm Merryman
Taylor Day Henderson
Green
Mich
Condo
Samuel Stephen
Worth
David Harter
Marion Usrael Confer
Penn
Jonn
Walker J Shadman
Ferguson J Weaver
Ferguson Thom Miles
Milesburg
Johan Keamy
Spring Robert Condo
Harris John Bair
Wm Pealer
Greg
Jesse Swartz
Walker Day Khule
Joan D. Foots
Deihl's
Haines Township
Daniel Wolf
Otice
Emanuel Hater
Budwwermma
Reuben Harter
Miles Township
Daly
Levi Snook
Jacon W. Snook
Elias W. Snook
Orphans’ Court
Matin Stover
Fann
Henry Fiedler
John Orndorf
John Hubler
John Bowersox
Oenant
Haines
John Young
Daniel Vents
Auy Purehawners
Michal Stover
Noan Stover
George Hoppes
Ouli Hote
da. D. H. Mingle
Matin Street
Miltheim
KAMP
Jacob Kamp
Lock Haven, Pa
J. M. Beugler
Amsport
Deininger & Musser Proprietors
Pennsylvania
Millheim, Pa
Victor Sewing Machine. CO
Wertern
Ofice
West Madison Gt
Chicago
Nemnaem
Elias
Millaeim, Pel
C. A. Sturgis
Wwatocelt
Cloces
D .Een Iuth
Sereetsn
Penna
Brown
Cver
Ournal Book Store
Miliheim
W. J. Straven
Stem’s
White
NG Machine CO
Euclid Ave
Cleveland
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
Pete Mathiens
Gover
Simplici Felasea
WJODS
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
New York
John B. Linn
Bellefonte, PA
Alleghany Street
Painc
America
Bashese Paints
Worgas & Vonophet
Sts. Jersey
Johnson, Clark & Co
Union Square, N.Y
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