Dem chatter on nominations and party picks
The Lancaster Intelligencer notes W A Wenser as Democratic state committee chair. It discusses public building appropriations, potential congressional nominees H B Plumer and Silas M Clark, and praises Democratic selections across Indiana Armstrong and Jefferson counties. The column fuses gossip, endorsements, and speculative candidacy.
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W. A. Wenser
The
Lancaster Intelligencer
Democratic State Committee
Ovur
Rev. T. Bach
Silas M. Clark
Supreme Court
Indiana
Armstrong
Jefferson
Republicans Try to Forge Single Ticket in Philadelphia
The Republican state committee met in Philadelphia on Wednesday to devise a plan for a unified ticket. Overtures were rejected by the independents, ending the compromise efforts. Democrats, confident of Pattison’s election, saw a favorable outlook despite the failed agreement.
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Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Pattison
Coarseness in Congress and Oil Wealth Growth
The piece notes coarse speech by Butterworth in defending President Arthur, with Money’s rebuke to protect female observers. It then highlights 1859 Drake oil well beginnings and massive oil output, export growth, and the oil wealth adding to U S riches, citing daily production and global reach.
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Congress
Col. Wilson
Butterworth
Ohio
Arthur
Bayne
Money
Col. Watson
Col. Drake
Titusville
United States
Europe
Asia
Japan
Africa
Parties and Election Frauds. A Tribune remark on Republicans
The piece argues that all parties have election fraud issues, but claims the Republican party uniquely acted to override national will in a presidential election. It asserts vice presidents boasted of bribing outcomes, and portrays party managers as long-standing scoundrels who steal votes when necessary.
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The
New York Tribune
Republican Party
United States
Igfulo Courier
Willis Harries
Oil City
Venango County
Hugh C. Graham
James H. Donly
Franklin
Congressional Contet In Erie Nomination Battle
The twenty seventh district Republican conferees met in Erie Tuesday to nominate a congress candidate. Five candidates and their believed support were Watson 48 Norton 25 Brainard 27 Mackie 43 Struthers 4 with 77 needed. Norton rumored as Watson stool pigeon and Brainard in with Mackie. The feud promises a lengthy, costly fight as Erie county GOPs face Warren county operatives. Colt Watson expects nomination. Shilohs Catarrh Remedy ad offers cure and nasal injector free.
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Eric
Congress
Watson
Norton
Brainard
Mackie
Struthers
Wire
Venango
Col. Watson
Erie County
Warren County
Erie
Our National Debt Reply to Dr Whitney in Ledger
A letter to the Ledger editor argues that bonds represent borrowed money and explains greenbacks and war costs, defending Treasury policy and repudiation claims. It notes government debt dynamics postwar, pensions, and private claims, and comments on potential political shifts in Venango County with Assembly candidates in 1889.
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the Ledger
W. D. Whitney
Lottsville
Treasury Department
England
Treasury
Chase
Greenback Party
Plutov
C. H. Creep
Larraville, Pa
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Warren Pee
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Warren, Penn
Robert E. Pattison
Cnauncey F. Black
Somerset
Jd. Simpson Africa
Huntington
Mortimer F. Elliott
Tioga
WM. A. Irvine
Congressional Conference
State Senate
Charles H. Noyes
Jas. B. Jennings
Tidioute
D. W. Buell
Sugar Grove
Geo. P. Orr
Warren
D. CG. Fuller
Kinzua
Warren Academy
Benj. Nesmith
Gurrear
Senate
House
Abody
Perps
Joe Ciazette
H. B. Plnmer, Esq
Plumer
Orange Noble
Congressional Contet
Shiloh
A. J. Davis
DR. Whitney
United
U. S. A.) States
Guys & Co
Rae Yaaro
Weld
Main Street
Bradford, PA
Tugh and
Hazel Streets
Warren, PA
High Street Furniture Store
N. Greenland
Haze
Hickory Street
Warren, Penn A
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