Grant boom and foreclosures in Warren ledger 1879
The Warren Ledger reports a volatile political forecast with Senator Ngalls predicting a violent presidential contest. It notes a 66 percent rise in printing paper costs, a foreclosure sale of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad in Akron set for January 6, 1880, and a $70 million debt expected to fetch about $10 million. The piece discusses Grant, Hayes, Tilden, Scofield as a possible judge, and Congress adjournment derailments while speculating on finances and debts in the postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad
Akron
Ohio
Can This Be Possible A Fire Consumes Field Near Reading
Residents of Reading Pennsylvania report a growing blaze described as a burning bed of fire and ashes in Henry Miller's farm field. A man sank into the ground while pursuing a partridge as the fire advances several feet daily, with heat intense and smoke rare. The fire scorches a green wheat field and reddens oak roots while two foot diameter trees topple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Henry Miller
Miller
Republicans Plan Legislated Presidential Electors Change
The piece argues Republicans in New York state seek to replace nationwide presidential elections with legislative selection of electors. It warns this concentrates power in a few, risks dictatorship, and erodes true republicanism, urging citizens to act to defend liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
York State
Verdict in Libel Case Commonwealth vs James Cable
The jury finds the defendant not guilty but orders him to pay costs. The trial reviewed allegations that attorney J D James libeled James Cable by accusing him of vote buying. Key witnesses disputed intent, with Cable claiming only hiring a Greenbacker’s horse and no malice.
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The
Commonwealth
J. D. James
James Cable
Warren Bar
James
National
Cable
Mr. James
W. D. Brown
Wilbur & Miles
C. Dinsmoor
James Roy
Roy
Mr. Dinswoor
Pocasset
Levubr
Judges and Perjury Cases Spark Public Debate
A Pennsylvania report recalls Judge Orvis of Center County sentencing a boy to prison and adding three years for imprudence after an insolent remark. It also critiques Judge Harding of Lancaster County for a perjury charge ruling, with editorial notes on judicial temper and influence. Congressmen Lay of Missouri dies in Washington after paralysis, ending a frail health tenure.
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Orvis
Center County
Gue
Grant
Lazerte County
Harding
Lanecaster Intelligencer
Paine
Wilkesbarre
Hayes as fraud and greenbacks in a political row
The piece accuses President Hayes of duplicity and misusing the greenback issue. Secretary Sherman allegedly drafted the finance recommendations to appease factions, while Hayes disclaims any real intent. The article claims wide distrust among Republicans and Democrats, labeling Hayes fraudulent and unfit for office.
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Hayes
Ohio
John Sherman
Sherman
Congress
New York
Bayards Plan of Withdrawing the Greenbacks' Tender
Senator Bayards joint resolution would remove the legal tender quality from Treasury notes while keeping them redeemable in coin. He argues it would unite Democrats, strengthen honest money policy, and reassure northern voters about currency, with banks compelled to coinredemption on demand. W. E. Wallace named clerk to Senate committee. Pennsylvania reports 3,869 post offices, more than New York and Ohio.
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Bayard
United States Treasury
United States
Democratic Party
Treasury
Becausse
Congress
North
New York Herald
Waterbury Brass Industry Spotlight 1879 Chronicle
Morus writes of Waterbury Connecticut as a brass making hub. He details DEXEDICT & BURNHAM and SCOVILL Manufacturing Co and other firms, notes large employment, and praises worker conditions and local prosperity. He contrasts factory life with rural stereotypes and ends with civic notices and resolutions.
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Morus
New England
Uncle Sam
Aneh
United States
Waterbury
New York Graphic
Winterbury
Naugatuck
Bridge” Port
Hartford, Providence & Fishkill
Warren
Beir
Morris
Middle
Western
Middle States
Pennsylvania
York State
Dexedict & Burnham Manufacturing Co
Scovill Manufacturing CO
Naugatuck Valley
Mill Street
Birmingham
Europe
Scovill Manufacturing Company
Holmes, Booth & Hayden's
Waterbury Clock Co
American Ring Co
Plume & Atwood
Waterbury Brass Co
American Pin Co
National Needle Works
Waterbury Ratton Co
Blake & Johnson
Hartford Courant
Connecticut
Miay
Ir. W. Marpen
Senate condemns financial agitation and calls for stable currency
The document condemns President and Treasury proposals for financial change as harmful to public interests. It advocates free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver with exact equality and preservation of United States legal tender, ensuring greenbacks remain ample and unimpaired. The passage notes the revival of trade hinges on avoiding monetary extremes.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Congress
Senate
Voorheees
Hop Bitters Restore a Mother's Health and Family Happiness
A testimonial from Home Journal notes a long illness and discouragement for a mother who used Hop Bitters unknown to her family. She improved rapidly, earning her husband and family’s cheers. The piece promotes A. A. Davis & Co. photograph albums and a stock of Holiday Goods, including new skirts at Hunter's.
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Home Journal
A. A. Davis & Co
Hunter's
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Warren Ledger
Ngalls
Kansas
Warren, Elk and Forest
R. Brown
John G. Hall
Ridgway
C. Dinsmoor, Esq
Gran
Pittsburgh
Warren Company
Co. D
Phladelphia
Tilden
Sam J. Standaill
Ilouge
Canrel
von. Glenn W. Scofield
Register of the Treasury
Washington
United States District Court
Ketchum
Scofield
Democratic Congress
Voohees
Asvory
Congressman Hewitt
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Tilden
Hewitt
Orn
Congressman Lay
Missouri
Greenbacks
W. E. Wallace
Senator Wallace
Senate Committee On
Nutmeg State
Voorhees
Nothe
Helping Hand, Building and Loan Association of
O. H. Hunter's
Asus PF
Greenteny
Hk. Dexingex
Citizens National Bank of Warren
Dee
Duwxipox
Cushier
Janes
Abeys
Borough
Sail
A. D
T, Allen
Burgess
Geo. D. Cornelius
I Borough
Borough of
Sid Borough
Licausu Isauet
Warren County
A.D
T. Allen
Gornelius
Clerk
Harper's Magazine
Thacles Francis Adama
Eusope
Amerie
Dia Fone
Irae Aidele
Ind
Variety Hall
Hazeltine &Co
People's
Parmere
Heary
Lyons
FAO
A. A Davis & CO
Hazeltine
Oon Uorsets
Dry Goods and Nation
O. H. Hunter & Son
Warren, Pa
Harper's Periodicals
Harper’s Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Warper's Young People
Canada
Express
Runi
Post Office
Murper & Drethera
Harper & Brotilers
Wall St
Jay Sould
VanderLitt
T. Potter Wight & CO
Wall St. N. Y
SECR
Richard Watch
U. S
Mount Winang, Md
Jones & Co
Nassau, N.Y
Shaw & Co
Augusta
Maine
Outfit Free
Vickery
Auguste Maine
Geo
P. Rowell & CQ
Spruce Street
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