Political fortunes and letters in a late 19th century paper
The narrative covers retirements and elections with A G Curtin stepping away from Congress and P J Swain challenging Henry Brace. It comments on Beaver’s gubernatorial bid, King for associate judge, and editorials about the Ledger Mail and other local newspapers. It mocks Nebulous News and Langworthy, noting shifting party loyalties and forthcoming canvassing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Swain
Henry Brace
Brace
Swain
Disheartened Republicans in Pennsylvania Campaign
Washington correspondent notes Pennsylvanian Republicans return from the Harrisburg convention discouraged and divided. Beaver’s nomination may not guarantee a walk. Prohibitionists attract independents, while Democrats could capitalize if a progressive runs. The GOP attack on Cleveland backfires as voters resist claims of indifference and colored-vote disfranchisement. Democrats urged to strike big inroads this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Hartisburg
General Beaver
Cameron
Prohibition Party
New York
St. John Movement
Wolfe
Iis
Don Cameron
Chauncey Black
Beaver
Blaine
Pattison
Cleveland
Senate
Matthews
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Cleveland's Debt Falls and Treasury Grows, Says Report
The financial report shows public debt reduced by 96 million in the last fiscal year, 33 million more than the prior year under Arthur. Receipts rose by 12.4 million while expenses dropped 14.6 million, yielding a 27 million net treasury gain and 10.5 million surplus. The piece also notes pension case politics around Tiller, with expected presidential action and possible supplemental messages to sustain passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Arthur
Democratic State Convention to Nominate Pennsylvania Leaders
The Democratic state convention of Pennsylvania will assemble at the opera house in Harrisburg at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 18 1886 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor auditor general secretary of internal affairs and congressman at large. It will consist of 359 representative delegates from assembly districts based on Democratic votes for governor in the last election. W A Hexser Chairman Democratic State Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Opera House
Harrisburg
W.A. Hexser
Democratic State
Home Rule Defeat Shakes English Politics
The English election on Gladstone's Irish home rule measure ends in defeat for its supporters. Unionists may gain a clear waking majority, while the Pall Mall Gazette questions Salisbury sweeping the country. Americans hoped for success. Liberal sentiment rises in England and Scotland, signaling eventual home rule advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gladstone
Ireland
Friends
Pall Mall Gazette
Marquis of Salisbury
Scotland
Fragmented Erie political clashes and a judgeship fallout
A Pittsburgh Post commentary notes torpedoing tactics at a Republican convention and saloon backed strategies, while the Erie Herald reports pensions rising for soldiers and widows under Democratic governance. The Philadelphia Times cites L S Norton’s mental collapse from failed candidacy for Erie judge, and a remark on numerous Erie politicians, chiefly Republicans, as cranks per square foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Erie Herald
L. S. Norton
Erie County
Norton
Erie
Reinstating Fitz-John Porter as Army Colonel
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Fitz-John Porter to be colonel in the army of the United States to rank from May 14, 1861, the grade held at his dismissal. The nomination follows an act of Congress approved July 1, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz-John Porter
Washinatox
Senate
Congress
Army of the United States
15Th Infantry
Army of the United
Firecracker Night Pranks Spark Late Hour Alarms
A Ledger report describes a townwide Fourth of July style nighttime disturbance caused by a sleeping child striking a match and igniting remaining crackers. The piece also notes a busy variety-store display with deep discounts and a farmer’s brag about funding the Fourth by selling farming equipment.
Cobham and Warren Letters Chronicle July 4th Observances
A weekly ledger excerpt reports a dry Fourth in Cobham with local youths visiting Warren, plus town notes on residents such as Mrs. Leonhart, Miss Shutt, Prof. Fell, and others. It mentions a large surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Shortt, the Royal Arcanums banquet error, and local weather, roads, and school board actions.
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Casuam
Cobham
Warren
Cartwright
Geo. Leonhart
Juston Borquin
Jas. Russell
E. F. Russell
Youngsville
Ditfendorf
George
J. M. Smith
Tidioute
O. P. Smith
Eldine
Youkesville
Fell
Shutt
Titusville
Axtell
Hattie
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
J. B. White
A. M. Belknap
W. H. Shortt
Arird
Avira
E.S. Basxs
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the Ledger
Warren County
Third and
Liberty Streets
Been Bros. Publishers
Warren, PA
William L. Scott
Rufus P. King
Assembly
P. Gd. Swain
Gus Anderson
A. G. Curtin
Harrisburg Patriot
California
Cooper
P. J. Swat
Sheffield
The
Chicago Tribune
R. P. King
King
Saeedeee
Ledger
Senate Committee On Pensions
Philadelphia Times
the Times
Tus Ledger
Moses” White
Ashock
Langworthy
House
Tiller
Pension Committee
Andersonville
Grant
Colonel Quay
Bradford
Pittsburg Post
H. Hunter & Son
Nat Wrrien & Devils
Younesville
Doc. Baker
Stone
DeBug
Frank M. Siggins
Michael Ball
North Warren
North Warnes
Royal Arcanums
Crocker Crossing
S. P. Berry
Farmers’ Club
Lott
Berry
B. F. Morris
Garland
Hosmer Run
Torpedo
Z. Mickle
Amerika
Grover
Wood's Mill
Horton, Crary & Co
Theodore Messner
A. A. Davis & Co
Bucasey
Springshia
Rade Markani
Brown Chemical
Biltimore
Hood
Percy
Mead
J.T. Shanai
EL. W. Rouse
W. D. Ripelsperger
Y. Clarendon School
E. Morse
Clarendon
Ulrich
Col
Runkle
KL. Wood
School District Co
Gans and Investments
Brunswick
Dte
G. W. Foster
Broadway
Hiram Branch
John Dencer
Pierce
Golden Medical
Theodore Hall
MIM
Hull
Perry D. RK
Aves College
Meadville
Conservatory of Music
David H. Wheeler
Menilville
Penn
Carl Pudenz
Main Street
North
Ms Money
William E. Richards
Simmon
Ayer
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Pace Country
Priges Low
Geneva
I Smith
North Clarendon
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