Warren Ledger February 28 1879 latest news notes
The oil market closed last Monday at 974 cents per barrel. Gov Horr appoints Henry W Palmer of Luzerne as Attorney General with Senate confirmation. A Republican forecast praises Zachariah Chandler organizing victory, while Sheriff Williams case will be argued in October. Elevated railroad sale interests Bradford area. company to reorganize and resume service. Wm A Wallace named chairman of Congressional Resident Committee. Speaker Long's view on riot losses may become law, while the next house organization remains unsettled. China question discussed via ex Governor Seymour’s stance. Anti Chinese bill details and potential veto, Burlingame treaty tensions noted.
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Williams
Armstrong County
Supreme Court
SpHakker Long
Speaker Long
Sermoun
New York
Seymour
United States
Senate
China
Absence of Sunderland Delays State Asylum Inquiry
A Warren letter reveals John Sunderland left for Europe amid pending charges related to a state asylum project. J B Waite urges immediate legislative action to complete the building, fund the final appropriation, and possibly replace commissioners if Sunderland cannot return to face investigators. The plea stresses urgent completion and accountability while noting Sunderland’s absence postpones scrutiny.
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M. Miles
J. B. White
Harrisburg
Warren
John Sunderland
Europe
Sunderland
Hhis Post
A Lady Ag'in Grant Letter From Mary Clemmer
On page four a letter by Mary Clemmer, Washington correspondent for the New York Independent, denounces Ulysses S Grant's administration as the most corrupt in government. She asserts Grant favored thieves and swindlers who seek a third term, urging Democrats and Republicans alike to read the critical critique.
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Mary Clemmer
Washington
New York Independent
Clemmer
Grant
King Oil Company’s Bad Luck in Early Oil Boom
In 1867 the King Oil Company formed in Middletown leased land in Bradford oil belt. Wells sunk 900 feet failed to find oil, stockholders quit, and the lease was abandoned. Five years later Bradford wells produced abundantly, and the King Co claimed title but courts ruled against them. Appeal planned as property valued at about $2,000,000.
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Pennsylvania
King Oil Company
Middletown
Bradford
The
King Co
Gab
King of Company
Democratic Triumph Proclaimed for 61st Year
A March 4 declaration invites celebrations as Democrats gain control of both legislative branches for the 61st time in nineteen years. The text urges nationwide rejoicing, reconciliation of feuds, and renewed dedication to advancing Democratic power, aiming to secure a Democratic President in 1880.
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Legislative Department
Cross Cut Purchase by Boston Refiners Oil Co
Boston Refiners' Oil Co purchases the Cross cut Railroad for 100000, including rolling stock and stations. New company to run lines from Brockton to Oil City with C J Hepburn as superintendent. Oil transportation to Boston via Lake Shore New York Central and Boston and Albany. Trains start Monday. The Oneida community replies to clergy charges in American Socialist challenging proof of immoral action. The current Congress session ends Tuesday next week March 4.
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J. A. Butman
Boston Refiners’ Oil Company
Crosscut
C. J. Hepburn
Allegheny Valley Road
Brockton
Oil City
Oil Company
Lake Shore
New York
Oneida
American Socialist
Syracuse
National Democratic Committee meeting data and actions
The Democratic National Executive Committee met in Washington at the Arlington House with seventeen states represented. Officers appointed include John G. Thompson as Assistant Treasurer and Duncan S. Walker as Assistant Secretary. The headquarters were set for Washington and an adjourned meeting scheduled for February 23, 1880.
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Pittsburgh Post
Washington
Democratic National Executive Committee
Arlington House
States
Arkansas
Garland
Connecticut
Senator Barnum
Georgia
George T. Barnes
Indiana
Austin H. Brown
Kansas
Isaac E. Eaton
Kentucky
M. D. McHenry
Mississippi
Money
Maryland
Orlando Horsey
Missouri
Frost
New Hampshire
Frank Jones
New Jersey
Stiles Rosa
Hoode Island
N. Vandlick
Tennessee
John F. House
Virginia
Armstrong
West Virginia
Ben. Wilson
Massachusette
Frederick A. Prince
Pennsylvania
Wm. L. Scott
Prince
Congressional Committee
National Committee
W. L. Scott
Scott
Tilden
Associated Press
Executive
Eaton
Ohio
Ilinois
John G. Thompson
National Democratic Committee
Duncan
Abram
Hewitt
Grantism in the Past and Third Term Critics
Harrisburg Patriot argues that the Third Term crowd ignores U S political history under Grant. It cites Republican majorities in the Senate and House, Democratic gains in the late 1870s, and the 1874 liberal Republican landslide as proof of public repudiation of Grantism. It warns the 1880 push will meet public chastisement and renewed fear of Grant-era rings.
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Chandler
Grant
Senate of
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Congress
Chandlers
Logans
South
Middle
Indiana
Llinos
Michigan
Middle States
Belknap
Robeson
Babcock
Carl Schurz
Tribune
Robesons
Babcocks
Belknaps
Harrisburg Patriot
Tracy Murder Case Reveals Family History and Motives
Long account outlines the Tracy murder relation to the Riley family of Smethport. It details Mary Riley and Andrew Tracy’s forbidden marriage attempt, Mary’s devotion, parish permissions, and looming trial outcomes. It notes Mr and Mrs Riley's grief, possible insanity claims, and local rumors linking Tracy to relatives and a priest.
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Bradford
Andréw
Thomas
Philadelphia
McKean County
Brietanory
Prospect Hill
L. T. Riley
New York City
Smethport
Rileys
McKean
Befos
Ned Tracy
Father Tiggy
Mary Ann Tracy
Andrew
Mary Riley
Tracys
Andrew Tracy
Stacy
Mary
Heaven
Patrick Carl
Carl
Mrs. Riley
Tracey
Maggie
Co. W
Annual Statement of Warren County officers 1878 entries
Summary of receipts and expenditures for 1878 including amounts received from ex-treasurer Miller and various payees for desks tables windows stoves and fines. Itemized commissions, balances, and indebtedness. detailed county officers payrolls, confiscations, and infrastructure costs. includes debts, credits, and estate items with multiple boroughs and school districts listed.
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Miller
W B McKinstry
Stone
W. W. Connely
J R Raymond
C M Marston
L L Deming
J M Davidson
D B Bernard
Stove
A Wetmore
R Johnson
SW Waters
Guy O Irvine
John Thomas
S W Waters
W J Alexander
T E Barnes
Mars Life Likely Similar to Earth Says Professor Lockyer
The article reports Professor Lockyer’s view that human life on Mars could resemble life on Earth with less light but potentially acute vision. He cites likely seas in the southern hemisphere, including a Baltic like sea and a long equatorial sea about 1,000 miles long and 100 miles wide, as observed by astronomers.
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Lockyer
Mars
Earth
Baltic
Scientific American
Arrears of Pensions Discussed by Ways and Means
The house ways and means committee will seek Friday to agree on a plan to pay arrears of pensions. From notes in the house, the majority opposes increasing the interest bearing debt. The subject will likely be debated Friday night with reports from the committee.
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Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Cor
Buffalo Courier
Words of Wisdom on Character and Manners
A collection of maxims on conscience habit self restraint and kindness. It values self breeding as protection against others ill manners and calls a good smile a sunbeam for beauty. It likens care to life and warns greatness invites struggle.
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