Political Turmoil and Senate Elections Across States
Friday Morning, January 21, 1881 reports on political maneuvering from Ottawa to Washington. It notes Butler’s U S Senate nomination, Conkling’s influence, Platt’s rise, apportionment changes increasing House seats, and several state elections in Michigan Delaware Maine Massachusetts Missouri and Pennsylvania with mentions of Dawes Bayard Hale and Oliver Grow Wallace. It highlights party tensions and upcoming decisions amid national debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
O. D. Conger
U.S
Chandler
Baldwin
Sie
Delaware
F. Bayard
Eugene Hale
Maine
Massachusetts
Henry
Dawes
Thomas C. Platt
Missouri
Cockrell
Harrisbug
Oliver
Grow
Wallace
Senate
House
Conkling
New York
West Virginia
Tennessee
Suffering Kansas famine charity tale from Lawrenceville
A Lawrenceville M E Church charity drive sent second hand clothing to Kansas farmers left destitute by poor harvests in 1879 and 1880. Rev T C Casley reports dire conditions with food shortages corn bread and corn coffee, minimal clothing and cold nights. He notes colonists lack boots and bedclothes, and urges compassionate giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Street
M. E
Lawrenceville
Kansas
T. C. Casley
Mr. Casley
Washington Gossip from 1881 Snow War and Political Skirmishes
Special to the Lepest from Washington on January 18 1881 reports heavy snow with colored troops shoveling streets and electric hoisting for fire equipment. Col Drew praised for improvements at the fire department and a new hook and ladder house. Senators Wallace and Cameron travel to Harrisburg for a U S Senate vote amid funding bill debates and currency tensions. Daniel Dougherty visits, reflecting on a campaign ending in regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Imch
Vennor
New Stampshire Avenue
Col
Drew
Wallace
Cameron
Hanisburg
United States
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Grow
Camerons
Wall Street
Daniel Dougherty
Financial Article on Early Confederation and Bank Charter
A Senate aimed piece traces pre Constitution money to state issued bills and bank charters, noting states’ independence, the Continental Congress, and the shift of power to Congress to coin money. It explains the Constitution prohibition on state money and the duty to provide lawful currency, ending with a remark on a banking mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Continental
Confederate Congress
Congress
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Virginia
Continental Congress
Articles of Confederation
Perpetual Union
Bank of North America
Philadelphia
City
Massachusetts
Boston
Congress of the
Constitutional objection to bank currency in 1880
H B Heart denounces bank issued currency as unconstitutional fraud. He argues Congress has no authority to issue anything but absolute money and laments losses from bank runs, urging legal tender only as lawful money. The note is dated Hearts Content, Christmas morning, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bank of the United States
United States
Bank
H. B. Heart
Oysters Famine Looms In Northern Cities Amid Frost
Men in the oyster trade warn of an impending famine caused by frost. New York lacks enough oysters to meet demand as beds yield little. Supply comes only from shore-cutting and drift ice, with some arrivals by rail or Old Dominion steamers. Dealers limit wholesale sales to restaurants, while boats frozen up await thaw to move. Prices rise to about 15 per thousand but no major hike to consumers is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin
Absecom
Prince’s Bay
Morris River
Old Dominion
Sprague Divorce Case Moves Toward Court Action
A Providence dispatch reports Governor Sprague refusing a deal to withdraw adultery claims in Mrs. Sprague’s Rhode Island divorce suit. Depositions will be sealed until court convenes and no jury trial can occur until served. The governor contemplates a cross petition strategy with NY lawyers, while depositions and docket actions threaten dismissal if not filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Providence
the Sun
Sprague
General Pryor
J. B. Greene
Britton
Public notices and ad copy mix in editorial fragment
A fragmented page item lists editorials and ads mentioning Rev Prime and his NY Observer ties, Spring Blossom medical tonics, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, A J Davis seller notes, horse feather tariff musings, and P T Barnum reflections on life and reconciliation with old rivals.
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Warren Ledger
Ottawa
Louise
Canada
Massachusetts Democracy
Gen
B. F. Butler
U. S
Gen. Grant
Parson Newman
Senaton Conkling
Empire State
Kate Chase Sprague
Piaistrep
Tux Bellefonte Watchman
J. C.C. Whaley
Lock Haven
S. Woods Caldwell
W. W. Rankin
Windom
Cornell
Arthur
Platt
Cox
Christiancy
Old Christiancy
Christianey Wa
Mr. Christianey
Pittsburgh
Adsange
Washington Gossip
Universi Accord
Yer
Prince of Wales
England
Patein
Virgil
Mantua
The
New York Observer
A. J. Davis
D. Sullivan
Malcom
Ontario
Dr. Thomas
Africa
Thal
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Chautauqua County Agricultural Society
Jamestown
R. U
J. HH
Rvassc
Pres
C.F. Fiercame, Sec
Towit
John Williams
D. Mead
Henry Brace
Michael Gorman
James Dallas
L. B. Wood
Enos Richardson
Brokenstraw School Dist
H. R. Perkins
L. F. Watson
Silas Richardson
Wm. Kincaid
M. Farnaworth
Nat
Bank of Warren
Hazeltine
Orr
Chas. Bruce
Penn
A RB
BR. Co
D. I. Newbold
P. T
B. R.B. Co
J. A. Weible
Proth’y’s
Warren Pa
Parmlee & Henry
Our
Little
Little People
W. T. Adams
Oliver Optic
A. A. Davis & CO
Smith’s Coal
Third St
Episcopal Church
Mab Tek
Warren, Pa
Frank Leslie
Frank Leslie Publishing CO
Dey Street
J. Win
Washington, D. C
Morris
Judge
Warren T
S. D. Haskin
J-C. Bennett
Honharts Block
London
Am. Journal of Medicine
Ab. Meserole
Hondon
John
Droggiste
Erie Sunday Graphic
Warren
the Graphic
P. S
Ss. W. Waters
Carver
Demler
Bly's Great Balm CO
Owogo
N.Y
Wells & Noyes
Prholes
Annie Irling
Joseph Hoskins
Libellant
Jane Term
Samuel Irking
Subpona
Alias Subpoena
Wil
Samuel Irbing
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Theo. Chase
Citizens’ National
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Waefiren, PA
Ene
Myron Waters
Robert Dennison
P. Jonson
G. N. Parmler
M. Waters
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
Alert Eels
V. Davis Gwe Boorman
Iowa
Hebraska
Minnesota
K. C. Sherwood
Broadway
Jdaricy
Samuel Frenon & Son
Addiean PLC
Vickery
Augusta
Geo. P. Rowe'l & Co
Spruce St
W. C. Rowland
Hickory
School House
F Warren Pa
J.J. Werner
Brokenstraw Township
State of Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Hickory Corners
William Thompson
Allegheny
J. J. Werner
Samuel Conkin
Timothy Cohalen
John Maloney
B- Beeman
PF. D. Crosby
Wakr
County
Aren Ae
James P. Ae
Court of Common
W. Wavers
Prescription Druggists
Beart Tobacco and Cigars
Clark
Sindia
Atemrinus
Titusville
Crawford Co
Sir
George Ross
Hayfield, Crawford Co
Bulifolyy VuLou
Cyntha Beebe
Turtle Point
McKean Co
F. F. Eisner
South Weat
Warrer Co
Aspin
Clintonville
Venango Co
Ann Kelly
Barnes, Warren Co
Sheffield
Warren Co
Lurner Badger
Sharon, Mercer Co
Mrs. DeForest
Oil City
Mary B. McCarttney
Ali
E. Fenp
Susan Hawe
Haruo
W.A. Beam
Poins, McKean Co
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