Democratic State Convent ion to Nominate State Officers
The Warren Ledger reports that the Democratic State Committee adopted a call for a state convention in Warren on November 6, 1874 to nominate candidates for governor and treasurer. It lists delegates by county, names Chas Dinsmoor as chair and notes possible candidates William Bigler, Gov Curtin, and Galbraith, arguing for Bigler’s nomination and predicting Democratic victory amid economic distress and temperance fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linrrisburg
Penditatas
Vosernoy Am
Lrne
Etember
Senate
House of Represen Latins
Joan Miller
Ata
Lows Waren
Fannington
Uhonie
Dlade Columins
Ronan Youngs
Limestone Trokenstian Fp
Mendeves Ue
Pine Grove Golunts
Plewant Carson
Pittsfield
Cherry Grove Vestigary Grove Courfield
Spring Creek
Sheffield Ebived
Vatal
Viecholt
W. . Daeson
Triconte
Bates Sept. Ltd
Charles Diccanour
Ob Warren
Chas
Dinsmoor
Chahainn
William Sigler
Curtin
Galbraith
Erie
William Bigler
Pennsylvania
Lsbovers
Tartranft
Guv
Bigler
Gal- Draith
Oy Bigler
Hjartrantz
Ohio
New York
Labor
Termperance
Mttter
Gov. Bigler
Eovernor
Auditor General Temple Shows Higher May Revenue
Auditor General Temple, two months in office, reports May and June 1875 collections versus the prior two months under Gen. Allen. The statement claims May alone yielded $33,718.08 more than Allen did in May and June 1874, and total two-month revenues in 1875 surpassed 1874 by $335,179.06 with tax subjects consistent between years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Commonwealth
Gen. Temple
Allen
Treasury Investigation Exposes State Fund Mismanagement
Partial report of the House Committee on the Treasury reveals systemic corruption in state finances. It documents sinking fund balances carried over in violation of law and confirms long standing denouncements of mismanagement. The article implies a large improper gain by an unnamed party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee of Investigation
State
Treasury
Pittsburgh
State finances under Radical rule prompt voters in November
A fragmented report questions 1,200,000 in state revenues farmed out since 1860 under Republican oversight. It suggests improper management and hints at a choice for voters between honest treasury administration or continued Radical control, with the Senate faulted for blocking inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Republican Party
Radical Party
Judge Thurman Interviewed on Ohio Currency Divide
Judge Thurman of Ohio, visiting Baltimore, says Ohio Democrats are split on currency policy. He defends the Columbus platform as local opinion and warns against linking the national party to inflation. He plans to speak at Mansfield on July 31 to outline his disagreement with the platform. Cooper Mitchell named Democratic nominee for Judge in Philadelphia district. Commonwealth praises the nomination. Mail criticizes past rhetoric on copperheads.
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Judge Thurman
Oho
Baltimore
Ohio
Democratic Party
Columbus
Judge Kelley
Thurman
Republican Party
Senate
Mansfield
Cooper Mitchell
Philadelphia
E. Copper Mitchell
Court of Common Pleas
Mitchell
University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Ephraim
Relieved Treasury Calls for Honest Public Oversight
The Harrisburg Patriot critiques unaccounted public funds and nonpayments as possible ring devices to divert money before reaching the State Treasurer. It notes Auditor General Temple collected $355,179.06 more in May and June 1875 than the prior year, urging honesty and scrutiny over political conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Temple
Treasury
Donaldson Balloonist Missing After 138th Flight from Chicago
Special reports from Kalamazoo and Casco indicate Prof Donaldson and reporter N B Gemwood disappeared after a balloon voyage from Chicago. Witnesses saw the craft dipping into Lake Michigan about thirty miles from shore with no sign of rescue. Rewards totaling 47000 have been offered for recoveries as tugs hunt the lake.
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Donaldson
Chicago
Gemwood
The
Evening Journal
Barnum
Uwippodrome
Kim
Laten
Donaldson Aweard
Casco
South Haven
Mich
Corset Decree Sparks Satirical Battle Over Bust Fashion
A satirical piece critiques a fashion decree requiring corsets with whale bones to flatten the female breast. The author portrays open conflict with prominent busts as the newspaper-worthy centerpiece of the absurd social order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashion
Stock Report and Political Commentary Across Times
Fragmented stock prices for De Haven Townsend at 4 South Third Street Philadelphia on July 1 appear amid garbled entries. A Washington report claims a U S naval vessel will run a free trip for radicals and their ladies to fashionable coastal resorts, funded by taxed workingmen and impoverished business. Cor relation to Grant government noted with radical insults to bullion interests.
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de Haven & Townsend, Block
South Third Street
Philadelphia
Hip Askwey
New, Pennsylvania
Kendling BR. B
Lehigh
Grant Party
Washington
United States Naval Vesgn
Oki Point
Sortland
Randall Favored in Fight for Speakership of House
Philadelphia July 16 The friends of Congressman Samuel J Randall claim nearly 100 Democratic members will back him to win the Speakership in the first ballot. Cox is seen as the strongest challenger, with Kerr fading and Fernando Wood drawing old Southern factionists. Randall’s supporters tout his seniority, presiding ability, solid record, and cautious conservatism despite money and protection views being used against him.
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Philadelphia
Samuel J. Randall
House of Representatives
Tiss
Jon
Cox
House
Michael C. Kerr
Indiana
Congress
Fernando Wood
Trandall
Pennsylvania
No Law to Parish Miners in Black Hills
The Cheyenne Leader cites Attorney General Pierrepont ruling that no U S statute makes trespass in the Sioux reservation a federal offense. Therefore invading the Black Hills would not be punishable, a decision that could drive a rush of miners once reports of rich funds spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Pierrepont
Sahis
Shannon
Montana Territory
United States
Onions and Chives as Medicine for Children and Beecher Lectures
A mother writes that weekly boiled onions and chives helped expel worms and kept children free of illness, taught by a medical man as a chest cold remedy. Meanwhile Mr. Beecher signs a Western lecture contract to deliver fourteen talks next season at $500 per night plus expenses, topics not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald of Health
Beecher
House Committee Probes State Treasury Plunder In Harrisburg
A legislative committee, composed of house members, investigates multi year state treasury abuses. They report refusals by the state treasurer to allow full access and warn that sinking fund misuses and lack of interest use erode public faith. The panel cites constitutional protections and calls for witnesses and records to uncover alleged frauds involving millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FF. Hurtranfi
Patsylvanie
J. FF. Tampie
House
House of Representatives
Congress of the
United States
Harrisburg
Treasury
Legislative Department
Witch
Treasur
Sinking fund mismanagement sparks call for immediate act
The report details repeated underuse of the sinking fund from 1874 to 1875 with large balances and minimal debt redemption. It urges August 1875 as the next required month to exhaust the fund, publish balances in Harrisburg newspapers, and enforce penalties for officials neglecting duties.
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Harrisburg
O. IL Azzararo
A. Smith
Minton A, Embick
M. R. Wise
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Gov. Tilden
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Duby 2
Kalamazoo
Naugatuck
St. Lois
L.L. & Moses King
Messrs. King
Stock Report
Organization OF Tile House
Keely
Ieelyites
Science
Inter-Ocean
Scientific American
Tilten
Eprick
Plymouth Church
Marina
Irvington Mills
Irvineton
W. W. Beardslee
T. C. Topper
Diamond Alley
Wood St
Plifptsburgh
Ryrer
Warren
E Prepous
AKD
Ialso
Bine
Madero
Ayunesitt
McCdaniels
Keystone
A. Wise
Keystone Block
Cive
Conewange
Omyden
J. Sager
D. M. Gross & Bro
Snyder & Wood
Lata and Wood
Third St
Methodist Church
Warren, PA
Hewleo
Smill-Pond
Market Street
Joan Riwa, Je
J. R. Cameron
Aleomin
Cameron
St. Clair
Pittsburgie
Lindsey
R. BE. Sellers & GO
R. ¥. Sellers & Co
Joun G. Grindley
Somers Bop
Water Street
Darius Pitus
Conewango
Warren County
Eunice Db
Titus
Irvington
Fred
Morcc
ANP
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AIR Jewelry
Rincs
Doret & Courvosier
F. Sagne
Leon Sichel
J.F. Wells & Co
Berjunes
Qoues Sonys Gosmewies Benses & Oms
Gar
Hoffman & Clark’s
Dealil
Second Street
First National Bank
Morce & Shultz
Yale
Islan
Clari
WM. Morck
W. Schultz
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Surson
Baying
D. F. Anderson
Idiow House
DS Leal Monett & Son
T.w.mcnert
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie
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Kane
Ware Corry
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Prim Tipan
Wal
Eric
Gerry
Kane Mall
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Allegheny
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Oast
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Afepheny River
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Gil
EPA
Ab Corry
Ris Philadel
Gen
Jadger
C.D. Ohnstead
HM & Lyon
Hale
Slacr
Pick Etps
EMERY
Press & Krurr
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Tanner Howe
Third Street
Senser
Kbv
Paris
Seine
Spain
Morocco
Lexser
J C Lesser
H. BD. Sellers
Pittsburg
RB Nellers & Co
Pittaburgh
Jolson
Boots & Shoes
Roger Lo Ht
Peice
Offerle &, Son
West End
Old Exchange
Philp Gruber
Melarland
Genertl
Titusville
G. P. Barrett & CO
Ape. Eialy
Fiftil Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa
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