Farren and Priday political squibs and local notes
A collage of 1866 news snippets reports on political figures and misadventures. It mentions a burglar failing to imitate Santa, miners’ wage decisions in Hocking Valley, Corry’s desire for a higher alarm bell, Boston’s new complaint book, committee assignments and party influence, and Erie Gazettes’ critique of W L Scott. It closes with Pennsylvania gas coal trade tensions and the impact on labor, railroads, and cheap production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pisl
Senator Beck Speech Highlights Silver Question
The Lepage reprints Senator Beck's Senate speech from December 22, 1885 on the silver issue. It notes Beck’s earnest argument, calls for public discussion, and quotes varied reactions from newspapers. The item also touches on unrelated notices about a Meadville resident’s sudden illness, Pasteur’s inoculation caution, and commentary on Rankin and postwar demography.
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Senator Beck
Lepage
Devater Buck
Senate
Beck
Efort
Lepner
B Ck
Cleve
L.ad
Curtin Named Banking and Currency Chairman in Congress
The Philadelphia Times notes Congressman A. G. Curtin of Pennsylvania is given the Banking and Currency chair instead of Foreign Affairs. It argues Pennsylvanians fared slim on committees and urges better-qualified state men to gain influence in federal affairs. The piece decries pessimism about Pennsylvania’s power and calls for improved leadership to meet the nation’s needs.
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A. G. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Tunes Condemns Speaker Carlisle Over Curtin
The Philadelphia Tunes denounces Speaker Carlisle for moving Congressman Curtin from Foreign Affairs to a minor post. It argues Curtin’s two Governors terms, foreign service, and experience justified leading the committee, while Carlisle’s action betrays party faction and harms national standing. Curtin should decline the new post for dignity and respect of Pennsylvania and his career.
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Philadelphia
Carlisle
Curtin
Sead
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hhis
Pennsylvania
House
Carliale
Uustin
Cartion
Carlin
Congress
The Silver Dollar Debate and the Gold Standard
A excerpt from the St Louis Republican argues the silver dollar remains the true par, while gold demands a 20 percent premium. It contends debts incurred under greenbacks fell in value as currency appreciated to silver parity, and attacks creditors who push gold payments. The piece warns of sectional tension over debt repayment and currency value.
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New York
Bulletin
St. Louis
Whisky Gift to President Jackson During Inauguration
Franklin County distiller A. of Funck sent a barrel of whisky to be presented to President Jackson as he took possession of his new house. This notice appears in the Lancaster Journal on September 27, 1829.
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A. of. Funck
Franklin Co
Jackson
Lancaster Journal
Silver coinage suspensions debated across states
Washington dispatch reports broad sentiment against any silver coinage suspension this session. New York New Jersey and New England favor it while the West opposes. Pennsylvania shows mixed views and a House bill would likely be vetoed by the President. No change in coinage law appears likely this session.
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Congress
Washington Dispatch
New York
New Jersey
New England
Pennsylvania
House
Relatives Not to Appoint Kin to Office, Says President
The article cites President Cleveland following Jefferson’s rule against appointing relatives. It praises his stance amid past patronage abuses, suggesting he should also avoid brothers in law and other kin. It notes Colorado towns at high altitude and other brief items, including prayers for testators and labor–capital tensions.
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Cleveland
Jefferson
Gorge Jefferson
Adams
Geo. Washington
Colorado
New York Court of Appeals
Georgia
Florida
Powderly
Pennsylvania
Teo Kind Mother. A heated family quarrel over funeral plans
A distressed speaker argues that a stepmother cannot share a mother’s feelings for children from other unions. Shouts about marriage, punishment, and loyalty erupt at a gate scene as family members retaliate and threaten. The dialogue reveals tensions between widowed mothers, steprelations, and the impact on Martha and Annie Louise.
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Charley
Martha
Annie Louise
Bran
Jim
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