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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1877
Page
2
In Warren Ledger dated April 5 1877 discussions focus on Hayes Nicholls and Louisiana politics. Comments allege Cameronite ties and party realignments, with cabinet plans and troop removals shaping the presidential fate. Debate centers on South Carolina and potential fraud affecting the administration.
A. K. McCharm reports Washington views on next House. He doubts Hayes's stolen House chances, sees Speaker Randall possibly winning the first ballot. Estimates place 100 to 150 Democratic votes for Randall with a 150 to 235 Republican roll. Democrats may gain 21 seats on contests in Florida, Louisiana, California, Massachusetts, Missouri as the President’s Southern policy leans Democratic.
The article reports alleged U.S. District of Columbia court proceedings to challenge Tiayes's right to the presidency after troop withdrawal from South Carolina. It cites Hon. BR. Merrick as counsel and predicts a suit once troops leave, with Louisiana’s eight electoral votes claimed for Tilden and supported by quo warranto testimony, amid questions about Supreme Court odds.
Report from authority claims three southern Republican senators and thirteen House members agreed to align with the Democrats on political questions. They resent Hayes abandonment and insist on immediate terms to gain control of both congresses for the Democrats. Hayes allies fear white southern dissension and the president's policy as a consequence.
N Y Sun alleges four votes were stolen from Tilden in Florida and given to Hayes by the Florida Returning Board. It names Simuel JB. McLin as a chief conspirator appointed Associate Justice in New Mexico and questions Gen. Devens s role. The piece criticizes Madison Wells, Tom Anderson, Casenave, and Kenner, accusing them of corrupt loyalty and demanding time to "make everything right."
A Pittsburgh letter laments widespread corruption touching city elites, clergy, and politics. It notes a sensational ward political climate, the Bill 102 tax dispute, rising temperance reform, and a bustling river trade while crime and theft surge. It closes questioning capital punishment’s effect amid moral reform debates.
Warren area oil fields show high activity with Chadwick and Berry wells flowing strongly. Numerous rigs rising from North Glade to Lower Glade, with several new derricks planned and leases extended. Oil trades around 2.87 dollars as daily output nears 350 barrels.
Educational excerpt urges that public schools teach sound morals good English and elementary mathematics. It promotes a nationwide call for 1000 boys possessing ten good points: honesty purity intelligence activity industriousness obedience steadiness obliging neatness. Emphasis on personal value through efficiency and contribution to society.
Graphic account details Boss Tweed’s dramatic 1876 jailbreak from custody. He fled in a tradesman’s wagon to Madison Avenue, rode to the North River, escaped to Staten Island, then sailed to Cuba before capture by a Spanish warship. The narrative covers his time in Florida, Spain, and return to the United States.
Telegraphic dispatch from London confirms the missing ex mayor has been located. The Express reports that he fled due to the Tweed charter affair, with alleged payments up to 800000 and drafts from 30000 down to 5000 channeled through parties not directly involved. Transfers of Putnam company property and water rights appear in the re consolidations back to him and the city.
A New York state press man reports Oakey Hall aboard the steamer Victoria from Boston. Hall, using the name Sutliffe, was seen in the Victoria cabin wearing old clothes and a mustache, denying identification and claiming to head to Bristol before taking a train for London.
On April 2 in New York a public exhibition of Gray's musical telephone at Steinway ball drew strong praise. Music heard from Philadelphia impressed attendees as "Home Sweet Home" opened the program and received enthusiastic applause, followed by several other well received pieces.
Denver April 2 report shows Democratic mayors elected in Grand Rapids Bay City Marshall Flint Monroe Saganaw City East Saganaw Ann Arbor Manit e Pontiac Niles Lansing Grand Haven and Muskegon in state elections.
Judge Northrup of South Carolina's 7th district describes Democrats claiming Hampton won 1006 majority and vows to defend it to the last dollar and life. He warns of nationwide unrest if Hampton is not recognized, comparing the mood to Paris 1793 and predicting swift peace and higher property values if Hampton becomes governor.
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