Political Notes and Local Nominations in 1878
The piece surveys political figures and prospects in the era, naming George A. Jenks and Robt P. Dechert as officials, lists numerous electors, and discusses Grant Blaine Sherman factions, party loyalties, and upcoming Republican County Convention amid debate over candidates such as A. M. Shortt W. B. Benedict and M. Miles, plus Treasurer contenders N. F. Wright and Frank M. Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Shortt
Sugar Grove
W. B. Benedict
South West
M. Miles
Warren
Benedict
Miles
Breitenstine
Republican Party
N. F. Wright
Freehold
Frank M. Knapp
Glade
Knapp
Turbulent Republican Convention Atmosphere in Chicago
A week of intense factional strife surrounds the Chicago Republican Convention with infighting, threats, and speculation. Grant Blaine and Edmunds figure in shifting plans as Cameron leads the National Committee and talks of contending seats and the potential unity or division of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edmunds
Grant
Blaine
Sherman
Bruce
Man
Wroth
Cameron
National Committee
Conkling
Logan
Geo. J. Hear
Massachusetts
Hear
Republican Party
Wave of personal crisis reports across eastern states
A surge of self destruction attempts and crisis reports yields multiple incidents daily, with men and women of all ages affected. Despondency over ruined fortunes or loss of relatives drives many cases. The metropolis reports the highest frequency, while Sing Sing and Elmira Reformatory note similar distress among inmates. The piece questions whether death ends all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Elmira Reformatory
Sherman Still Against The Soldiers
Secretary Sharman releases May Public Debt statement showing a $15,928,033 reduction. He attributes the drop to delaying payments to wounded soldiers and dependents, arguing the move finances a presidential boost. The piece accuses Sherman of withholding funds until after the Chicago Convention amid Democratic funding debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharman
Sherman
Chicago
Treasury
Maine Democrats and Greenbackers Unite
Maine Democrats and Greenbackers unite in Ban gor with Harris M. Plaistead nominated for Governor. Democrats defer electors to state committee. Greenbackers back Solon Chase for President and pass currency resolutions. A colored cadet Whittaker is found guilty of self mutilation amid racial remarks. Susan B. Anthony notes suffrage demands. Thurlow Weed questions Grant’s electability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bangor
Harris M. Plaistead
State Committee
Solon Chase
Whittaker
Political machine threat to New York GOP unity
George William Curtis argues a party must balance concession with stand for principle. He warns the machine controls primary actions, disenfranchises reformers, and drives loyalists to choose between pledges and integrity. He offers remedies: public scrutiny and ending patronage spoils to restore liberty and party vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George William Curtis
Harper’s Weekly
Jerem Diddler
Grand Old Party of Honesty and Reform
Benedict Arnold
Grand Old Party
Judas Iscariot
Achilles
Pennsylvania
Census enumeration schedule details and penalties
The excerpt outlines census data collection questions from street to birthplace including names, ages, race, relation to head, health, schooling, and employment. It warns enumerators to be courteous, avoid overbearing conduct, use postal cards to report progress, and file duplicate name lists with local clerks for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tan
Goost
Census
Whittaker
Schofield
Lazelle
Corps of Cadets
War Department
Dr Leslie's Special Prescription Cures Long-Standing Headache
Mrs More. More H Thomson writes from Broderen January 19 1879 that after eleven years of sick headache and ineffective remedies she was fully cured by Dr Leslie's Special Prescription after using a 25 cent bottle and then a 75 cent bottle. The dose is five drops every two hours during a headache and daily until cured. She recommends it to other women and notes it is sold by druggists at 7 cents per bottle with trial size 25 cents. A W Merck & Co. Agent Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Clear Lake
Collins Co
Broorern
Messrs. Liker &Co
Dr. Leslie
H. Thomson
Leslie
King
A. W. Merck & Co
A. W. Morck & Co
Nagee
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall
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Warren Ledger
Supreme Court
George A. Jenks
Jefferson Co
Robt P. Dechert
Philadelphia
Trobert Monagan
Playford
John Stavina
Edward A. Pue
John M. Campbell
Gillis Dallet
John M. Mofit
Edwin Walton
Nathan C. James
George Filbert
James G. McSparrer
Dr. Alf
J. Martin
Again Gerringer
Frank Turner
Birmingham
Davis
George A. Post
A. M. Benton
J. P. Linton
John &. Miller
J. QO. Saxton
C. N. Bowers
F. J. Buchanan
Christopher Magee
Robert M. Gibson
Thomas Bradford
Henry Wilson
Samuel Griffith
J. Ross Thompson
HoRatio Seymour
Gen. Gray
Towa
Dubuque
Philadelphia Record
Cincinnati
John Sherman
Fred
Lauren Ant
Fred Grant
New York Bulletin
Con
Paper Makers’ Association
W. A. Rankin
Hayes
Greenbackers
Indianapolis
Susan B. Anthony
THE
London
Principle Depot
North Sixth St
National Butter, Egg, and Cheese Association
Lord
Elgin
New Haven Palladium
Mach
Mark Twain
Madame de Romusat
Rutledge
the Sutherlands
Marian Harland
Adonis
Missy
Hemlock Swamp
Whittlesey
Patience
Fideliey Mutual Aid Association
W. Waters
Warren County
A. J. Hazeltine
W. Warere
Warren Pa
Byron
George Washington
Dr. Whittier
Pittsburgh
Janet
District Court OF the United States
Fred Fette
Jackson
Missouri
Act of Congress
Woodruft, Esq
Worth Park Row
Erie
Jeatz
McCannixss
Hazeltine & Co
Springs
Agiqn
Sistent
St. Vitus
Fellows
Gt. Joh
N. B
Wells & Noyes
GEO
P. Rowell & CO
Spruce St
Vickery
Auguste
Paragon Wringer Us
Meations
New Bedford
Mass
Sue Tp
E. M. Gardner
North Sth
J-C.bennett
Mwa Ree
Honbhartsalock
Kentucky
Our Nation
RAIN
Rivlee & Henry
W. C. Rowland
Hickory St
School House
James N Myers
Bill Poster
Gos. Wood and Latil Yard
Wood & Thomas
Lata and Wood
Third St
Methodist Church
Warren, PA
Savings Bank
Porngn Exchange
L. F.watson, B. Nesmith, A. J. Wazeltid
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
M. LB. Dunham
Jas. Clark
JT. AS
Actors
G. Woon
Br, NesMith
A. KinserGeyer
Wm. D. Brown
Azeltine
P. Bysecker
Second St
Variety Hall
B. Platte
Hickory Street
B.E. Sellers & Co
the Messenger Publishing Co
Lewishurg
Mayléimee
Woat
John
Roters
Madison Whest 4
G. M. Livingston
M. D
Superior Street
Toledo
Ohio
Eut
Poplar St
Third and
Meigh Sireals
Water Street
Market
Short Shreets
Short Street
Water Streets
Third Street
East Street
Shaft
Burgess and
S.T. Allen
Cornedlus
Werren
Borough of
Allen
Bachange
Nmcnett
Waren Savings Bank
NEW Process & Family
Cornhill
Boston
H. Mitchell &Co
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