Nomination slate and township delegate counts detailed
The report lists proposed nominations for Congress State Senate Assembly Register and Recorder two county commissioners two county auditors one district attorney one Warren Academy trustee. It also allocates delegates per township and borough including Brokensawn Mead Conewango Pine Grove Columbus Piersen Verydon Pittsfeld Cherry Grow Deerfield Spring Creek Elk Sheffield South Wriamph Columbus boro Youngsville Vidioute Warren Farmington Glade Kinzus Limestone Brokenstraw with names for each district such as Conewango Fred Hanhart J W Stearns WW Smith and other listed officials and candidates. James McKinney Darius Mea John W Folwell and many county figures are named as participants in the delegation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Assembly
Warren Academy
Brokensawn
Mead
Seeeee Conewango
Pine Grove
Columbus
Piersen Verydon
Pittufield
Cherry Grow Suger Grove
Deerfield
Spring Creek
Elk
Sheffield South
Wriamph
Brokenstraw
James McKinney
Darius Mea
John W. Folwell
Conewango
Fred Hanhart
J. W. Stearns
Smith
Colwndus
C. Howard
Byron Perkins
Asa Webber
Corydon
Sanderlin
John Williams
Jay White
Cherry Grove
M. Farnsworth
A. J. Bowers
L.D. Swan
John Fuelbart
D, HL
Mclican
David Kightsinger
Eldred
Edward Muzzy
John Mauntby
Leonard Proper
Elk—Kenry Newberry
A. F P. Kilburn
A. M. Lounsberry
Farmington
Robert Jackson
Morgan Loucks
G. H. Cramer
Freehold
Charles Wynn
Martin Irvine
C. T Bordwell
Grade—P. M. Smith
James Brown
Jacob Amann
Kinzua
John E. Lyle
Nathan Gibson
James Leonard
Limestone
John Myers
Win. Merkle
Jacob Connarrow
George Hetzel
John Gane
Charles Shemmelfeng
James M. Martin 2d
Levi Brown
G W. French
Pittsfeld
Llliam Horn
W. ¥. Stright
A. McEntyre
Pleasent
J. H. King
Curtas
J. EB
Wal
Philo Stevens
George Blair
James Hopkins
Piedicute
Luther Green
James B. Walker
Monroe
Youngsville
George W. Kinnear
F. Siggins
Philip Mead
M. Spaulding
C, Sehwing
U. Utier
Qherifi
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
County of
Pennsylvania
Wesley Wright
D. O. Deming
Deming
Lewis Bates
Robert Belding
David McKelvy
Frank Wesley Wright
Gulf of Lewis
Henry Srace
Democratic candidates announce assembly run and county seat bid
In a public notice, W F Shers announces his candidacy for Assembly, stressing fidelity to the Democratic Party and equal justice. The statement defends public trust and opposes class legislation, urging party unity. The notice also announces Peter McKinney of Garland as a candidate for County Commissioner, pending convention decisions.
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Morris
Pear Sly
Oat Hand
Democratic Party
Leven
W.F. Shers
Peter McKinney, Esq
Garland
Warren County Democratic Warning on August County Convention
The Warren County Democratic Committee urges a full delegation to the August 6 county convention. Vigilance committees will meet the Saturday before to organize. The note laments Republican wealth power and the rise of a new party, urging calm and wisdom at the convention. The Leport is cited as backing the new political shift. the diaried report closes with a note about delegates paying their own expenses at a Franklin convention.
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Warren
Warren County
Republican Party
Democrats
Leport
D. W. James
Dew. Co. Com
Allen
Souther
Allenites Seek New Order as Cameron Ring Faces Challenge
The Penns Ledger discusses Allen dynasty control in the county, criticizes party leaders for favoring Allen and his allies, notes resignations of Thompson and Watson, and argues for anti Cameron alignment with Greenbackers. It predicts backlash, questions party viability, and calls for united action against the office holders ring.
Republicans fail to prove currency has not contracted
The author accuses Republican editors of misleading readers about currency contraction since 1865. Citing Treasury data through Sept 1865 to Dec 1873, they argue eight years of contraction totaled 1.317 billion, with treasury notes and loans made legal tender and usable as reserves. The piece links currency contraction to manufacturing decline, unemployment, and winter hardship, urging readers to question Republican arithmetic.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Republican Testimony to Republican Rule in Louisiana
The piece cites Senator John Sherman writing to Hayes on November 28 1876 and Frank Morey a former Louisiana congressman testifying before the Potter Committee about alleged murders and political intimidation under Republican rule in Louisiana. It argues the era under Grant featured harsh federal control and likens it to a history of hell.
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John Sherman
United States
Ohio
Louisiana
Hayes
Frank Morey
Congress
Potter Committee
Gov. Warmourn
Kellogg
Grant
Jobin Sherman
Hell
Sun
Sugg estions on Democratic Convention drive mixed reactions
The piece notes that suggestions from last week on the Democratic Convention are broadly welcomed by Democrats and Republican Greenbackers. It argues that a separate ticket would not help either party, but would aid Cameron's Legislature and Cameron Senator and Representative. It claims sincere Republican Greenbackers oppose the Cameron regime as Democrats do and cites assurances from both parties that last week’s plan is practical. It also says the county chairman urges the Democracy to avoid nominating or to back Youngsville Greenback nominees.
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Prnamaps
California
Ture
Allen
Cameron Ring
Cameron
Youngsville
Alen
Warren
Gen
Gen. Allen
Tweed
Mrs. Jenks
Pittsburgh
Ledger
US Bonds and Debt Figures Spark Political Exchange
The piece argues against Republican misstatements on US bonded indebtedness. It cites December 1875 and July 1878 figures showing large increases in bonded debt and interest, urging voters to reassess party control. It notes Greenbacker meetings in Syracuse and Columbus, and lists nominees in Mifflin County. It also reports Paris Exposition attendance and rapid growth of Duke Centre, Venango County, with business and population increases.
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United States
Duke Centre
Venango County
Bradford
Balloon ascent ends in death near railroad station
The Chicago Times reports Prof. L. D. Atkinson died after a balloon ascent near a railroad station. The aeronaut, once hanging by a knee joint, released and fell about a yard from the tracks. His corpse was taken to the Leota house to await his widowed mother in Burlington, Iowa. Atkinson had replaced Donaldson under Barnum’s management and had previously survived a 1000 foot fall years earlier.
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Chicago Times
J Exawoop
L. D. Atkinson
Wilde
Sean
Atkinson
Atkingon
Sell
Leota
Burlington
Iowa
J. A. Whaettony
Whettony Brothers
St.Louis
Cairo
Peoria
Millonk
Little Company of Five
Galesburg
Donaldson
Barnum
Calhoun
Grave Robbing Prevention Torpedo Invented in Ohio
A Columbus artist patents a miniature needle gun to deter grave robbers. The device fits inside a coffin and activates when a tomb intruder disturbs the body, firing buckshot upward. It is described as inexpensive and potentially restraining, though deadly risk remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Hayes and impeachment outlined by Voorhees
The speech argues Hayes cannot be removed except by impeachment for acts while in office. If proven as an accomplice in unlawful acts to secure his place, impeachment would apply. The speaker predicts redress at the ballot box and views the inquiry as a warning to future times.
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Mr. Hayes
Lam
Voorhees
A Woman's Opinion Sparks Gender Debate in Chicago Tribune
Mrs Swissholm argues against men embracing nature's laws and urges workers to stand on their own. She laments reforms that treat people as fodder, remarks on male dependence, and suggests agitation if self-reliance fails, critiquing political economists and gender roles.
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Swissholm
Chicago Tribune
Tie
Samuel
Remedy for consumption and other notices from a distant paper
A Western physician proposes a beefsteak and charcoal tea with rye whisky as a consumption remedy, claiming carbon-rich meals aid recovery though skeptically noting the internal fever consumes carbon faster than food can replace it. Also mention of Dr Bull's Baby Syrup’s mild child relief and political gossip about Hayes and a Sherman family tale of a cousin and the Brotherhood of Ignatius.
The Home of Jefferson at Charlotteville Virginia
An English newspaper correspondent describes Jeffersons house near Charlottesville Va on a hilltop amid trees. The ruinous exterior hides a grand interior with ballroom space a dome covered hall a library conservatory and bedrooms reached by a narrow staircase. The place shows architectural quirks and neglect with possible legal action likely to determine ownership and restoration.
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Washington Cor. N
Charlotteville
Jefferson
Charlotte Ville
Mr. Randolph
University of Virginia
The Sun's Eclipse Across the Nation
Reports from many states show total eclipse observers benefited from clear skies in key sites. In Little Rock Fort Worth and Pike's Peak observers captured corona cuspis and contact points. photos were taken at Fort Worth. Animals remained undisturbed while cattle browsed. artificial lights illuminated the event. In eastern regions cloud cover hampered partial eclipse observations.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Fort Worth
Texas
Pike’s Peak
Thurman the Coming Man
From the New York Tribune the piece states Thurman has become a leading presidential possibility, supplanting Hendricks. Its future strength depends on October elections with Indiana and Ohio potentially shifting support to Democrats or Republicans.
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Hendricks
Thurman
Indiana
Democratic
Ohio
Hayes Quiet Rest Advantage Over White House Predecessors
The article notes President Hayes has a unique edge as incumbent in seeking quiet rest. He can retreat without disturbance, since no one interrupts him, unlike his predecessors.
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The
Washington Post
Hayes
White House
Worth a Trial and Political Snippets From the Era
An aging testimonial touts Hop Bitters as reversing kidney and blood ailments. The item shifts to a string of political notes from Westmoreland to Illinois, commenting on Grant, Bismarck, Hayes electors, civil service reform, and ownership shifts in New York journalism bands including the Tribune, World, Sun, and Drexel.
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Landaulet Williams
Grant
Philadelphia
Louisiana Returning Board
Levis
Hayes
Buffalo Courier
New York Tribune
Wm. Orton
Jay Gould
New York Sun
World
Thomas A. Scott
George W. Childs
A. J. Drexel
New York
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Warren Ledger
Andrew A. Dill
Union County
John Fertig
Crawford County
Seceetary OF Internal Affairs
J. Simpson Africa
Vf. Huntingdon
Henry P. Ross
Mor
Democratic County
Avenuio
Democratic Vigilance Committee
D. W. C. James
Titusville
Corry
Franklin
Thompson
Watson
Twenty-seventh
Washington
U. S. Bonds
Tus Greenbackers
Syracuse
Toe Democracy
Mifflin County
Lewiston
A. Reed
John M. Shade
George Buffington
Samuel Killian
R. J. M’mitt
Robert Copples
Samuel Mitchell
HH. Rudisill
Jno. Barr
John Swigert
Dr. Bull
Arthur
Ike McLin
Tom Anderson
Madison Wells
Tiayes
General Sherman
Don Cameron
Brotherhood of
Ignatius
Monticello
Thurman the
Man
Westmoreland
Virginia
Washington, Madison and
Munroe
Ilinois
Dick Oglesby
Bismarck
Berlin
America
Sherman
Sheridan
Pine Grove Village
Auy H. W
Russellsburg
Board of Pardons
Dayton Dustin
Western Penitentiary
Jstrict Court
District
William F. Weeks
Fox
Revere
B. E. Woodruff
John Hall
U.S
Messenger
Angat2
Joshp Hoskins
Angats
St. Benedict’s Academy
Benedictine Sisters
St Marys, Elk County
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St Mary's
Philadelphia & Brig
Academy
Delaware, O
Mr. IL
R. Stevens
Ghent
C. Tenid
Hetale L
Ealwaye
Anthoni
Delaware
Lie
Ticin
Vegetlrine
Dorchester, Masa
Mr. TI. R. Stevens
Vegetine
Margery Wells
Henderson, Ky
BR. Stevens
Lyne
H. BR. Stevens
Boston, Mass
Hilip Byseker
Mr Byseker
Guy
Irvine
Propricbor
Philliparren
Yyrof
W. T. Sooy
Chamberlain Institute
Jexsons
Kk. K. Russell
Parmlee & Benry
Brussels
Ingrain
H. A Jamieson
General Merchandise
A. Davis & CO
Wells & Noyes
Gy. F. Weles & CO
Druges
Wellls & Co
Wells & Co
Wells and Co
Wells & Co’s
Conarro
WELLS
J.F. Wells
Jonié Tf
L. G. Noyes
Fred. Morck
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