Conkling Resignation Sparks Republican Party Turmoil
Associate Judge candidate Philip Mead of Youngsville is announced in Warren County. The piece analyzes Conkling and Platt resignations, Garfield administration, Star Route frauds, Blaine rumors, and party infighting, portraying a party in fevered crisis as New York politics and national leadership bend under pressure.
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Weare
Philip Mead
Youngsville
Warren County
Blaine
Parson Garfield
Ratoe
Tif
New York World
South
New York
New York Sun
Bi-Centennial Celebration for Pa Proposed
The Bi Centen nial Association of Pennsylvania invites citizens to join a three year effort marking 200 years since William Penn founded the state. Plans include a Philadelphia exhibition in 1882 with arts, sciences and industries on display, a mass July 4 1881 event at Fairmount Park, and a 25 cent admission to cover costs.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Wm. Penn
Bi Centennial Association of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William Penn
Delaware
Fairmont Park
Conkling and Platt Duel in Ballots for Senate Seats
The first ballot counts show Conkling with nine Senate votes and twenty six in the Assembly total thirty five, while Platt totals twenty nine. The fight continues as Democrats nominate Ton, Francis Kernan, and John Jacobs amid talk of possible cross votes. A later note questions oleomargarine laws and ridicules placards in dining rooms. A Connecticut clergyman dismisses a soul safety question. The National Woman Suffrage Association meets in Boston naming Stanton as president and Anthony and Gage as vice presidents. Thomas A. Scott is noted as never voting until 1880 for Hancock.
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Sereator
Conkling
Platt
Senate
Assembly
Republican Party
Garfield
Ton
Francis Kernan
John ©. Jacobs
Tus National Woman Suffrage Association
Boston
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Matilda Joselyn Gage
May Wright Sewall
Indianapolis
Eilen Sheldon
District of Columbia
Julia YY. Poster
Pennsylvania
Rachel G. Foster
Philadelphia
Ernestine L. Rose
England
Mme. de Barran
Paris
Jane H. Spofford
Beecher Money Mystery Deepens In Public Curiosity
A Philadelphia Record piece questions Henry Ward Beecher’s finances noting annual income around 360,000 from church, papers, lecturing, and books yet claims no obvious charity. It mentions selling his Brooklyn home, living with a son, and burning papers of farmer Turner after his death. The article hints at an undisclosed channel for vast earnings.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Hs Newspaper
Yeb ‘Beecher
Tilton
Tie
Brooklyn
Thomas Turner
Peekskill
Turner
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Coer
Phil
Record
Senator West denounces Republicans and backs Conkling
Washington dispatch reports Missouri Senator West attacking the Republican party for folly and infighting. He predicts Democratic victory, says Conkling should be elected to fracture the Republicans, and expresses a desire for an Albany showdown to shift national power. The remarks frame internal party strife as key to future elections.
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Washington
Cleveland
West
Missouri
Albany
Conkling
Anylie
Republican Party
Mahone in a Devil of a Fix in Virginia Politics
Readjuster Mahone shocked by Conkling and Platt resignations crying this leaves me in a devil of a fix. He loses grip on the Republican column as Cameron and Gorham deal goes unfulfilled. Riddleberger disappears and local returns show Mahone faction losing ground amid repudiator scorn.
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Mahone
A Daughter Who Uses a Shot-Gun
Mrs. Tiny Garrett near Cochrane Georgia was mortally wounded by her daughter in a family quarrel over dinner. The daughter fired both shotgun blasts, one hitting Mrs. Garrett in the head. A little brother intervened as the second shot fired and the father severely punished the daughter on his return. Both women are church members.
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Cincinnati
Times
Cochrane
Tiny Garret
Garrett
Garfield Defies Conkling In Eye to Eye Challenge
Private Secretary Nichol reports Garfield threatening to meet Conkling face to face and boot him out, while Grant heads to Albany to aid Conkling and reproach Garfield. The piece notes Cabinet rifts and a split administration, with Harrison Allen notably absent from the lineup. Census figures on cereal crops are included, showing declines and shifts in 1879 80.
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Springfield Republican
Nichol
Garfield
Conkling
Gen. Grant
Albany
Mexico
Gen
Harrison Allen
Grant
Iroquois wins Derby Stakes in England for Lorillard
Pierre Lorillard of New York owns Troquois the Derby winner in England on Wednesday. An immense crowd attended including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught. Iroquois, foaled in 1879 at Chestnut Hill near Philadelphia, reflects Lorillard’s triumph as he covers all bets. No American horse had won the Derby before, sparking chagrin among English horsemen. The political note censures Vice President Arthur amid Conklingan aims, praising Wm. TL English despite defeat and Republican blushes.
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Pierre Lorillard
New York City
England
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Lorillard
Widening Political Exchanges Across Parties in 1880s Era
A curio-heavy wrap of era commentary notes Conkling’s quips and party lines. It cites rivals like Blaine and Tilden, cartoons ward politics, and mentions Garfield's influence. It also references a rumored Readjuster coalition, post office candy saga, and satirical anecdotes about ministers and butter, finishing with silver dollar circulation dwindling in Treasury vaults.
National Bank Circulation for May 1881
The additional National Bank circulation issued during May is 8,342,070 dollars. Amount surrendered and destroyed 1,746,19. Shows an increase in circulation during the month of 1,551,151 dollars. Net increase of National Bank notes for the year ending June 1, 1881 is 9,216,250 dollars. Decrease of legal tender notes on deposit during May for retiring National Bank circulation 720,417 dollars. Increase during the year ending June 1 is 15,712,936 dollars. Amount on deposit for this purpose 35,234,659 dollars. The total National bank notes outstanding as of 1881 is 853,052,495 dollars, the largest amount ever issued. Virentation National gold banks not included in the above 1,009,225 dollars.
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National Bank
National
Machine Organs Getting Excited in Albany May 30 1981
Albany paper prints a leading article denouncing Roscoe Conkling as legislators prepare to vote, warning Republicans of a reckoning for backing him amid pressures from corporations and powerful enemies. The piece portrays intense public emotion and factional tension surrounding the decision.
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Albany
Machine
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Custom House
Barley Brothers to Erect Similab Line in Camaron County
Executors move to appropriate assets as Lancaster indictment looms while Maryox plans a Foxburg church memorial for Samuel M Fox. Washington county exploration aims to harvest land within twenty miles of Pittsburgh, totaling about 6000 acres. A. A. A. Davis & Co. advertise an elegant line of wall pauper and borders. The Muuch Chunk Democrat reports the body of Thomas Coxston found in a hut near Carbondale with $16,008 found on premises.
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Barclay Brothers
Similab
Camaron County
Tate Phadeug Stevens
Phan Asylum
Lancaster
Maryox
Foxburg
Samuel M. Fox
William L. Vox
Washington County
al Eastor Gompiung
al Axe
Pittsburgh
A. A. A. Davis & Co
Muuch Chunk
Thomas Coxston
New Carbondale
Clarion County
Bushand
Early 1900s Postal Ad Warns Against Nonsense Cures
A Burlington Route ad warns readers about counterfeit health cures sold by traveling quacks promising miraculous results. It cautions the public against bogus testimonials and urges seeking legitimate medical guidance. The notice mentions a spring remedy priced at 60 cents, marketed by A. J. Davis and endorsed by medical faculty.
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A. J. Davis
Dissolution Notice of Messner & Son Grocery Firm
The firm known as Wm. Messner and Son in the grocery business was dissolved on February 11, 1831 by mutual consent. All accounts due the firm are to be settled at the store. Wm. Messner and Tuya. Messner.
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Harrisburg
Pete F . Cone
Hentia Hood
Pies Ae
Agib
Wm. Messner & Son
Wm. Messner
Tuyo
Mussyer
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Hancock
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Wm. TL. English
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Tilden
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Virginia
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Warren, Pa
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the Brunswick Restaurant
Verback Block
Joreph Stoney
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Lee
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Second St
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Auditor's Report
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Sohmer Piano
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Singer
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Tov
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Main’ Street
Bradford, VA
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Tone- Me
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Iesus
Yraud
Chicago
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Apis Company
Council Blues
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J. A, Bean
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Washington &T
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CURE
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ROLY
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WW. Miller & Co
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