Perry County Ledger Notes Rail Costs and Election Finances
In this February 7 1879 issue the Ledger reports on European affairs including the Black Death and Ts Potter Committee, reviews charges against John Sunderland Hospital for the Insane and the investigation by Senator Lee, notes ex Governor Seymour and Horatio Seymour, and details Williams felony conviction for paying funds to influence elections. It critiques political money in elections, urges purification of electoral practices from bottom up, and reflects Republican party finances and public accountability.
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Miles
John Sunderland
J. B. White
House
I Hospital
Sunderland
White
Lee
Franklin
Senate
Lepger
Suenif Williams
Armstrong County
Clark
Williams
Golden
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Irvington
Sheriff Williams
Mr. Mayes
Congress Moves Bill For Pension Arrears In 100 Million Plan
A pension arrears bill advances in the House proposing about one hundred million dollars to fund the act of January 25. The trend favors allocating the full amount, despite opposition lines, with expectations of eventual funding. Meanwhile France stabilizes its political crisis as republican resolve grows and monarchical allies retreat from power. In the U S, debates reveal Southern opposition to paying Confederate war claims, while public schooling faces calls for economical reform and simpler, more honest administration.
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Congress
House
France
American Congress
Philadelphia
Women gain powers to act as corporators in associations
A state Senate act enlarges women’s powers enabling them to act as corporators for leasing benevolence charity or religion. House bills would allow women to serve as prison inspectors. In Philadelphia questions arise about women holding shares in building and loan associations and the bills aim to address this.
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State Senate
Philadelphia
Conkling Fails in Fight Over Merritt and Burt Nominations
In a Senate executive session on February 3, the Merritt and Burt nominations were debated. The final vote showed 87 Democrats and 13 Republicans for Merritt, with 23 Republicans and 7 Democrats opposed. one Democrat voted against and one Democrat was absent. Conkling’s effort to block the appointments ended in defeat, signaling a waning influence and potential decline of Grant’s support.
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Gen. Merritt
Mr. Davis
Ilinois
Waur Democrata
Senator Conkling
Gen. Grant
White proposes bill to penalize constitutional violations
Warren legislator Mr White introduces a bill to create penalties for breaching the state constitution. The measure mirrors constitutional provisions but lacks penalties for violations. Railroads claim the bill is unconstitutional for forcing contracts, noting the federal constitution prohibits compelled contracts. The railroads resist as the bill’s fate remains uncertain.
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White
Warren
Ifs
United States
A Democrat's Duty to Boost Party Newspapers
The piece argues that Republican campaign success stems from extensive party press circulation and urges Democrats to expand their own paper reach. It cites Cameron Wallace and the New York Tribune, notes Jay Gould’s influence, and calls Mercer County Democrats and Nationals to unite for the February elections, noting a 1200-strong bloc.
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Cameron
Wallace
Quay
Grow
Oil City
New York Tribune
Jay Gould
Waller
John Sherman
Pittsburgh
Mercer County
Nationals
United
Mercer
The Hermit Murder in Bradford Oil Fields
Jacob Bartholomew, a reclusive hermit on Lewis Run near Bradford, shot two Ives men after a window break. The son Tug Ives died, father critically wounded. Bartholomew taken into custody. He claims self defense amid long-running land disputes and harassment from neighbors. The Breeze notes his composure in custody and suggests possible insanity as a defense.
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Jacob
Bartholomew
Lewis Run
St. Simon Stylites
Don Quixote
Steuben County
New York State
Ives
Doc
Dr. Says
Ivea
Tug” Ives
Balt
Wilson
Emery and
Ostrander
Hermit
E.S. Lykeman
Breeze
Pennsylvania
Texas
Mexico
Warren County annual financial record and debts 1878
Ledger style summary of Warren County finances for 1878 including receipts from treasurers, fines, and county bonds. Totals show expenditures on auditors, boards, court costs, buildings, roads, bonds and refunds. Also includes debtors, county tax distributions by boroughs and townships, and details of the Rouse Estate Poor Fund and hospital expenditures. Notable line items list specific towns, individuals, and sums.
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Warren County
Mixoellaneoua
Rouse
Iteferm School
Teachers’ Institute
Union Agricultural
Western Penitentiary
BE. Barnes
Rouse Estate Poor Fund
Ex-Treas
Miller
GSM Warren Co
Edna Kibbey Dee'd
Pry
Transuter’s Stury
Warren School
Treas
Warren Academy
State of Penn
County Commissionary
Warren
TE Barnes
Rouse Estate
Warren Academy Funda
N.F. Wright
Critt
W. W. Kemble
BR. K. Russell
R.K. Russell
Clark. Com
The Greatest Blessing and Hop Bitters Cure Claim
A simple remedy called Hop Bitters is praised as a universal cure and preventative, keeping the blood pure and organs active. The advertisement credits thousands saved and cured, urging readers to try the product and noting another column for details.
Portrait of Hon James Cameron in Lancaster Examiner
The Lancaster Examiner from January 224 features a wood-cut portrait of Hon James Cameron. The image highlights his notable nose and upper lip hair, interpreting his features as indicative of political scenting for contracts and a critique of corruption.
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Chambersburg
Lancaster Examiner
James Donald Cameron
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