Warren Ledger News and Political Gleanings 1879
This January 10 1879 issue notes Robert W Mackeys death shifting Republican fortunes in the state Gov Hartranrt may miss Berlin post with hidden pressures The Pittsburgh Post expects Democrats and Greenbackers to unite in February elections A Jersey City boy frozen to death near a preacher’s home is reported A Wickersham Superintendent report highlights state school spending totaling 8187977415 with $1 million state share County Superintendents salaries boosted by counties including Allegheny Clarion and Warren The Chicago Times cites Samuel J Tilden letter to Clarkson Potter over cipher dispatch frauds Further reports say state legislature will adjourn to prepare for Gov Hoyts inauguration and critique adjournment culture Commodore Vanderbilt sues his brother executor amid a family estate dispute with rail investments and alleged waste
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Ohe
Chicago Times
Washington
Samuel J. Tilden
Clarkson N. Potter
Potter Committee
the Times
Happenings of the Week Highlight Political Figures and Fires
The week featured the death of Robert W. Mackey the noted Republican leader from Pittsburgh and the passing of Caleb Cushing a Boston lawyer statesman aged 79. A cold wave crippled travel while Maine elected Democrat Alonzo Garcelon governor. Chicago Postoffice fire caused by a carpenter damaged the building and several firms with losses reported. Morten McMichael longtime Philadelphia editor and mayor died in Philadelphia.
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Robert W. Mackey
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Caleb Cushing
Boston
United States
Chicago
Post Office
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
General Sheridan
Army
Military Division of the
Missouri
Lawrence, Campbell & Lawrence
Isham & Lincoln
Paddock & Ives
Morten McMichael
Philadelphia North American
Greenbackers Back Straight Ticket Plan After Caucus
The Greenbackers met in two sessions, totaling about seven hours, and agreed by nine to six to nominate a straight ticket aligned with Republican caucus nominees. O Lenihan of Luzerne County faces a contested seat from a Republican Greenbacker. Nev M Doyle of Huntingdon was named Speaker and S J Schuster of Williamsport Chief Clerk.
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O’lenihan
Luzerne County
Nev. M. P. Doyle
Huntingdon County
J. Schuster
Williamsport
State Legislature Opens in Harrisburg Elects Key Officers
The legislature organized with Andrew Jackson Herr as Speaker pro tem of the Senate. Daniel Ermentrout led Democrats for 17 to 33, and B. Cochran of Lancaster became Chief Clerk. I. Rogers of McKean was Journal Clerk and E. W. Smiley of Venango Reading Clerk. A January inauguration on the capitol south portico was proposed with a five member inauguration committee to accompany the governor and lieutenant governor elect. Henry M. Long was chosen Speaker with strong Republican support and Greenback vote shifts noted.
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Harrisburg
Andrew Jackson Herr
Senate
Daniel Ermentrout
Ierr
B. Cochran
Lancaster
I. Rogers
McKean
Journal
E. W. Smiley
Venango
Reading
Smith
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
House
George Handy Smith
John Lennon
Hugh M’neill
James Clark
John Cochran
Henry M. Long
Allegheny
Daniel L. Sherwood
M. 2. Doyle
Greenback Party
Mr. White
M. P. Doyle
W.C. Shurlock
Beaver
T. O'Leary
W. Schuckers
Greenbackers
Henry Huhn
Philadelphia
Reepublican
Tilden Opposes Sitting With Hayes at Bryant Meeting
Rapidan reports Mr. Tilden refused to recognize Mr. Hayes at the Bryant commemoration in Buffalo. He avoided sharing a stage box with Hayes, attended for Bryant’s friendship, and left the reception with Bryant family members while Bryant’s allies kept distance from Trayes. The piece notes a combustible scene of political split as biennial legislative changes begin.
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Rapidan
New York
Buffalo Courier
Tilden
Tlayes
Bryant
Mr. Tilden
Mr. Sayes
George William Curtis
Trayes
Ohio
Is Peyster
The
Historical Society
Ssayes
Mr.Tilden
Ile
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Evarts
Devens
Paike Godwin
Julia Bryant
Godwin
Elo
de Peyster
Maine Democrats and Greenbackers plan united governor pick
The article notes a Maine coalition of Democrats and Greenbackers naming the next governor and forecasting a broader northern alliance. It warns Republicans to expect cross-party pacts to pool issues and candidates, potentially shifting state and national elections.
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Maine
Wall Street
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Northwestern
Gireenback Party
Brie Daily Herald
Lincoln's Cabinet echoed by Usher on informal meetings
A Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent recounts Usher's memories of Lincoln's cabinet. He describes a relaxed, center-led operation with members running their own departments and Lincoln freely pacing while Seward and Stanton behaved idiosyncratically. The discussion includes Chase's push to substitute citizens for voters in a proclamation.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Usher
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Seward
Stanton
President
Congress
Chase
Bates
Treasury
White House
A Night of Feuded Scorn Ends With a Revolver Threat
At the Exchange Hotel in Titusville Sam W. Blakely taunted Rache Thomas over a past scandal. Thomas assaulted Blakely, who then drew a navy revolver and fired. The shot struck Thomas in the side but failed to end the confrontation. Blakely was captured and jailed. bail set at 1500 dollars.
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Oil City
Exchange Hotel
Titusville
Sam W. Blakely
Rache Thomas
Thomas
Blakely
Sam
Wickham & Co
Moran
Rache
New Year Reception Highlights for Mrs Bruce
Washington Letter notes Mrs Bruce bride of the Mississippi Senator made a favorable impression at her first society reception. She wore a black velvet robe from Worth and diamonds, amid a temperate scene with no wine served. The Senator resides near Howard University with neighbors including Congressman Blair and Wells, while a new home is being prepared.
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Washington
Bruce
Mississippi
Brace
John M. Langston
Hayti
Howard University
Delano
Blair
New Hampshire
United States
Wells
Randall
Hayes
No Demand for Gold in New York Exchange
New York reports show a bank swapped twice the intended amount of gold for legal tender notes but corrected it by exchanging 200000 dollars in notes for gold. Aside from this, Treasury gold exchange demands up to noon today totaled under five thousand dollars.
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New York
Treasury
Legislature Organized in Harrisburg Vote
The Pennsylvania Legislature organized today with the Senate selecting Thomas B. Cochran as Chief Clerk. The House elected H. M. Long of Allegheny County as Speaker, and W. Sharlock as Chief Clerk. Democrats voted for Daniel Sherwood of Northumberland County for Speaker.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
Thomas B. Cochran
House
H. M. Long
Allegheny County
W. ©. Sharlock
Daniel Sherwood
Northumberland
Ice Cutting Marks First in Altoona
Altoona reports a historic ice cutting event with one thousand pounds of ice cut and packed for the first time in twenty years. The city aids underserved residents amid notable hardship, as postal decisions note that printed matter using the papyro graphic process and electric pens faces postage rules.
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Altoona
Post Office Department
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