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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1880

Page

2

Notable Names For Presidential Ticket Mentioned In Listing

A fragmented OCR style list shows individuals such as Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania for vice president William H. English of Indiana, with a long series of names including John Stavina Edward A. Pue John M Campbell Gillis Dallet John M Moffit Edwin Walton Nathan James George Filbert James G MoSpagor Alf Martin Gerringer Frank Turner Davis and others.

John Stavina Edward A. Pue John M Campbel Gillis Dallet John M. Moffit Edwin Walton Q Nathan James George Filbert James G. MoSpagor Alf. J. Martin Alam Gerringer Frank Turner PB. d. Birmingham Davis

Fraud and political rancor in Republican ranks noted

The Erie Gazette comments on alleged fraud linked to Garfield and Hayes, condemning party failures and urging readers to scrutinize candidates. It cites Judge Folwell and argues for disavowal of fraud, while discussing nominations and editorial stances in Warren County papers.

Tye von Alfred Short North East Congress Warren County Greenbackers Erie County Greenpack Convention Short

Democratic County Committee names and pole tale

The first meeting notes Dawson withdrawal from Assembly bid, Korner as substitute, and Kinnear preferred by Democrats with Greenback backing. Favorite picks for Treasurer Davis and Trustee Pickett. Eddy as County Surveyor. A long tale contrasts a failed Lancaster Garfield pole with Democratic triumphs, and a light joke closes the column.

Democratic County Committee W. R. Dawson Assembly Ion W. P. Korner Dawson H. P. Kinnear Benedict Crawford Warren Tate Titusville Warren County J. P. Kinnear V. Davis Davis Greenbackers Wom. H. Pickett Warren Academy N. A. Jamieson VW. Eddy

Vigilance Committees Named Across Townships for Year

Meeting led by Osris Hall appoints vigilance committees in Brokenstraw Cherry Grove Columbus Township and Borough Conewango Deerfield Eldred Jilk Farmington Freehold Glade Kin zmn Limestone Mead Pine Grove Pittfield Pleasant Sheffield Spring Creek Mugar Grove Tidioute Triumph Youngsville Warren Borough with members listed. Dawson withdraws from Assembly nomination, Charles Dinsmoor to draft reply.

Osris Hall Brokenstraw C. A. McKinney John Cooney Rick Donovan Benj. Duprey Col. Arthur Cherry Grove M. Farmsworth A. J. Bowers B. Swan Columbus Wm. C. Howard Geo. Smith A. Walton W. H. Muray P. H. Stevens M. BE. Skinner Eerrdon Sanderlin J. White John Willmny Conewango Fred. Honhart Mantis Schuler Philip Sechrist A. Rumber John Amann Deerfleld Samuel McKean Isase Lewis John Parker J. B. Pearce J. ©. Fuller John KE. Lyle James Leonard James English Limestone John Myers John Houser, Jr J. H. McDonald Mead D. Ridersperger John Gano Thomas B Mooney David Boyd Pine Grove James M. Martin Wm. Brown HJ. Russell G. W. French Casper Smutz Pittfield Wro. E. Straight Mugar Grove J. P. Miller J. B. Hamilton Donald Stuart Tidioute John Tonkin, Jr Luther Green J. B. Walker E.G. Coltman Triumph A. R. Curtis J. D. Thompson Wim. McGraw David Wiggins L. P. Davis J. W. Kearney Youngsville W. F. Sigging Arthur McKinney TrmtouTy GanhemEni Assembly Lac Nob W.K. Dawson Warren Mr. Dawgon

Political melodrama over Garfield and double dealing

The piece argues Garfield’s actions were simple bargain and sale driven by Congress influence and money. It cites Mr Matthews and others, criticizes Schurz and Hancock, notes Maine Democrats Greenbacks coalition, Blaine fatigue, and mentions Dr Tanner’s 31 days of fasting with a belief he may reach forty days.

Stanley Matthews Credit Mobilier Gen. Garfield Matthews Garfield Congress

Greenback County Convention Names and Delegate List

Greenback County Committee chaired by J D James appoints county committee members in Pine Grove Glade Triump b Muzzy Eldred Irvine Johnson and others. Corrected delegates named include Congressional J B Whitney and H B Ayers Judicial delegates David M Martin John Hamilton King and M H Bush.

J. D. James Greenback David M. Martin Pine Grove James Nesmith Glade Hoyt Sheffield Wd. Whitney Freehold James Martin Sugar Grove LW. Thompson Triumphi B. Muzzy Eldred Ayers Columbus P. W. McNett A. I. Plate Wharren Irvine Johnson Youngsville J. B. W. D. Whitney H. 8. Ayers John Hamilton King M. H. Bush

History of Union Pacific and Credit Mobilier ties

A detailed historical recap tracing the origin of Union Pacific Railroad Company from the 1855 Kansas charter, 1862 and 1864 congressional acts, vast land grants, and government bonds, to the creation of Credit Mobilier of America by George Francis Train. It notes inflated subsidies, stock and bond schemes, and the ensuing financial and political scandal attributed to officials and promoters including Hoxie, Durant, and others, culminating in broad reform implications.

Union Pacific Railroad Company 100Th Meridian Nevada Territory Board of Commissioners Rocky Mountains Seirra Nevada Asian Express Kansas Nebraska Iowa Congress H. M. Hoxie Omaha West Hoxie Durant, Bushnell, Lombard and McComb Gray Pennsylvania New York George Francis Credit Mobilier of America Fagundas

A Letter Shows Barber’s Switch to Hancock Support

The Jackson Patriot publishes Hon. EE Barber’s letter from July 19 1880 in which he states he will vote for General Hancock. Barber notes his retirement from political life and argues Democratic platform aligns more with his view of good governance than Republican. He cites desire for reform in administration.

Cann Scawryz Hayes Garfield Carl Schurz Hancock Schurz EE. W. Barber Jackson EB. W. Barber President Grant Michigan

Paris suicide of Mrs Wetmore shocks American colony

A French residence at 12 Rue Chateau briand in Paris hosts the suicide of Annie Wetmore, once hopeful for a marriage to the Marquis of Anglesey. The story details her alleged breach of promise, a stack of letters, and her descent into melancholy before she took poison. Police inquiry and funeral arrangements follow as the piece notes political jabs and other items.

New York Herald Paris Annie Wetmore Albert Clinton Rue Chateaubriand Marquis of Anglesey Henry Paget Wodehouse Lord Kimberly Preston King Georgia Wetmore Anglesey M. Weeks Rue Bay Dr. Morgan Satuday

Dr Tanner Enters Thirtieth Day Of Fast In Improved Spirits

New York July 27 1880 Dr Tanner shows improved spirits today with no signs of yesterday's symptoms. He drank half a pint of water from midnight to noon and kept to his routine including a 6 to 8 pm drive and a 9 45 pm retirement. Pulse 84 temperature 98 80 100 respiration 14 weight 1380 pounds.

New York Tanner Hae

Editors Convention Planned in Titusville for August

Col Roberts plans a major editors convention in Titusville around the twentieth of August inviting two to three hundred journalists from New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Upper Canada. Expenses will be paid, with transport and stay, and a grand social program including carriages trips to Eagle House Pleasantville and a performance by Coleman's band to ensure a lavish event.

Col. Roberts Auust New York Ohio Pennsylvania Upper Canada Eagle House Pleasantville Titusville Coleman

Corry City Bonds exposed in counterfeit scheme

A Grand Expose reveals that 23000 dollars in Corry city bonds circulated as genuine in 1872 as authorities paid interest on some. H A Porter offers to aid authorities by tracing and capturing the counterfeiters within twenty hours. The gang is large, wealthy, and spans several states, with bonds held in Corry, other parts of the state and New York.

Lancaster Corry New York State

Sheridan Guard Target Shoot Impresses Spectators At Picnic

Last Wednesday the Sheridan Guard held a picnic near the Road with a target shoot that amused spectators and stirred military interest. J. F. Sutton led with 37 of 40, a standout score, while Wm. Borne of Warren posted 34, marking strong individual performances despite lower team totals than a year ago.

Sheridan Guard J. F. Sutton Wm. Borne Warren Hire Gazette New York United States Albany Law Journal Tanner Mr. Bergh

Summer Goods to Clear Stock at Low Prices

To clear stock for fall, the store offers all summer goods at sale prices for thirty days. This week features Creme Oat Meal Toilet Soap at ten cents per box of three cakes. The advert claims it is the best at that price and notes the store keeps the largest stock, best goods, and lowest prices in Warren.

Tae Ang Arthur U. S. Manufacturing CO Smithfield St Pittsburgh Warren

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