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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1876

Page

2

Democratic County Committee Holds July 4 1870 Meeting

The Warren based Democratic County Committee orders electors in each district to meet Saturday July 26 to select delegates for the county convention at Royco Hall Warren Borough Monday July 31 at 8 o clock. Lists district representation and names of Vigilance Committee members for each town.

Democratic County Committee Warren W . County Roycoo Hall Warren Borough P.ag Mead Lepcer Geo N. Varmiles Union Agricultural Society Warren County Agricultural Paiss Sugar Grove Commissioner's Ofice Court House Baume Commissioners Oca BR. K, Russell

Reform Clash Over Grant Hayes Tilden in Pa

The piece argues against Grant and his 100,000 office holders and endorses Samuel J. Tilden, urging Pennsylvania voters to break shackles and support Reform. It criticizes Hayes Wheeler and Cameronism, praising Tilden Kendricks, and notes whisky ring pardons and calls for honesty in government.

Grant Hayes Samuel J. Lilden Bristow Rascals Gov. Hayes Wheeler Tilden Dunpricks Samuel J. Tilden Til- Pen Asgham Pennsylvania New York Cameron Kendricks Reform William O. Avury Avery

Political factions and 1872 election chatter in the press

The piece reviews Democratic and Republican stances around Tilden and Hayes, noting Massachusetts leaders backing Adams, Prohibition defections aiding Democratic hopes, and Republican factions led by Cameron and Grant supporters. It critiques Grant era corruption, questions Hayes reform platform, and cites editorials from Harper's Weekly and the Tribune on Washington’s politics.

Congressional Conference Looms in Erie District Race

The Erie Republican delegation seeks six of the conference seats to outvote Warren and Venango. Three candidates compete: W. W. Reed, Col. L. F. Watson, and J. J. Osmer. Erie negotiates a fair split while intra-party tensions risk delaying a nominee and possibly aiding Democrat Dr. Egbert's reelection. The convention adjourned with Erie voting six delegates, then split from Warren and Venango. Reed remains a candidate regardless of the split.

Republican Congressional Conference Erie Warren Venango Osmer Eric the Gazette Erie County Col. Watson Reed Dr. Banurr Warren County P. S Egbert

Purchase of a Postmastership Scandal Mentioned in Erie

A letter criticizes Col Walker for securing a postmastership through a campaign donation from G M Reed. It accuses Grant and Hayes of endorsing money for offices, urging Erie residents to oppose the Reed Walker arrangement and demand reform.

Col. Walker Ihe G. M. Reed Reed Grant Hayes Dennison Wheeler Erie

Molly Maguires verdicts and political commentary from Pottsville

A Pottsville dispatch reports an eleven hour trial ending at 10 pm with a first degree murder verdict for Carroll Boyle Tourity and McGeehan. Wives weep as two more confessions rock the Mollie Maguire case. The piece links mob rule to Republican politics and notes upcoming trials in August. It also contains Times and Mail commentary on Grant and a senatorial suggestion favoring Venango and Tayes in Pennsylvania.

Pottsville Carroll Boyle Tourity McGeehan Mauch Chunk

Political Notes on Tilden and Reform in 1880

A condensed survey notes Democrats optimistic about Philadelphia, unions in New York shifting to Tilden and Reform, and local clubs like Titusville’s Tilden and Hendricks. It reviews editorials from the Bellefonte Watchman, Clarion Democrat, Erie papers, and New York papers debating Grant, Hayes, and party reform, with calls for unity behind Tilden and Hendricks.

S Ee Pomeroy Tilden Hendricks Philadelphia Turn- Verein New York Reform Titusville Tilden and Hendricks Club Ion John Fertig Grant Washington Bellefonte Watchman Curtin Indiana L. D. Crandall Blue Jean Williams Seymour Jiminy Times Jacob Miau Carl Schurz Mr. Schurz Washington Sentinel Schurz Hayes

Spelterini Rope Walk At Clifton House Ends In Rain

Fie writes from the Clifton house on July 23 describing Spelterini’s attempt at the rope walk over Niagara rapids. The performer faced a slippery rope in rain as she crossed to the Canadian shore, prompting fear and admiration from spectators before the crowd concluded she did not perform the fall. The account notes her age, attire, and a tense exchange with her manager about continuing the act.

Fie Clifton House Buffalo Courier Buffalo Erie Spelterini Erie County Goat Island Niagara River

What Does It Mean Molly Maguires and political power in Pennsylvania

Mauch Chunk Democrat reports Gowen quotes a Pottsville speech alleging high state officials met with the Molly Maguires chief, claiming large sums were paid to sway votes in a state election. The piece questions Gov Hartranft’s pardon of Schuylkill county’s Molly Maguire commissioner and asks if Jack Kehoe and others received funds from M. S. Quay to influence Judge Pershing’s fall decision.

Non F. B. Gowen Pottsville Pat Genry Molly Maguire Jack Kehoe Molly Maguires M. 8

Liberal Republicans Meet in Saratoga August Twenty Third

John Cochrane calls Liberal Republican Convention at Saratoga on August 23 to ratify Hayes and Wheeler. Dependent independents may reject Cochrane guidance and form their own candidates while most Liberal Republican voters favor Tilden and Kendricks against the rotten organization.

John Cochans Saratoga Hayes Wheeler John Cochrane Tilden Kendricks Republican Party Rotten Organization Sun

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