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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1875
Page
2
A fragmented notice from 1874 describes a Democratic State Convention meeting plan to nominate a governor and other officials. It includes grievances over New Hampshire election legality, Republican victories, and reflections on wartime loyalties and patriotism with cautious calls for peace and reconciliation.
The piece argues that once the Democratic party nominates for governor, party lines will sharpen as the race centers on the governor and state treasurer outcomes. It attacks Hartanft as tied to a corrupt Republican ring, condemning his associations with alleged graft, and portrays the Democratic nominee as the antidote to corruption and a catalyst for a strict treasury investigation.
A caustic critique accuses party power brokers of steering Republican meetings and stifling honest members. It denounces Governor Tartranft as their nominee and urges voters to demand capable, fearless Democrats as state leaders to uphold constitutional government and public welfare. The Erie Convention is urged to choose independent, principled candidates.
A libel suit verdict of $10,000 against the Pittsburgh Post over an 1874 article targets W D Moore, then Democratic County Committee chair. The piece argues the ruling fuels frivolous suits, warns of chilling effects, and cites editorials from The Pittsburgh Leader and Buffalo Courier on justice and politics.
The Tribune reports a curiously heated scene at the Beecher trial with lawyers trading extravagant compliments and Mr Beach rebuking the jury foreman. Beach has spoken for days and, though not yet tackling Beecher’s guilt, promises to remain prolix while drawing applause from the Silton faction. Also mentioned is a new fireless engine powered by air pressure on water, touted as economical and safe.
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The Panama area reports a powerful earthquake dated May 18 that devastated San Cayetana Santiago Arbaleda Cucutila and San Cristabel with extensive damage to churches and homes. Populations are listed for several towns, and the tremor was felt in neighboring Bogota and surrounding regions. The quake lasted about three quarters of a minute.
The New York Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the Supreme Court and ordered William M. Tweed discharged. It held habeas corpus protects liberty for all, from the purest citizen to the greatest offender, and due process of law applies equally. Additional items reference a Liberal Republican convention, cabinet absences, and social musings on wealth and virtue.
From the Chicago Tribune June 12 report Blue Earth county has paid 15000 for grasshopper destruction at 1.60 per bushel. Farmers use horse propelled traps catching five to twenty bushels daily. Mankato saw 200 bushels delivered with 1400 buried in trenches. Counties except Nicolet post hopper rewards. meeting vows state aid to cover costs. Citizens urge state assume bounty debts. local rewards spur many to harvest grasshoppers with notable earnings and varied reactions.
A New York agent persuaded a Republican legislator from the state to order ten gallons of wine for “medical and mechanical” use. With money short, the official proposed paying by postage stamps, exchanging twelve dollars in stamps and eight dollars in cash. The state then offered stamps as a franking substitute, prompting questions about how many of those stamps were in the Assemblyman’s haul. The London Leisure Hour piece touts London as the metropolis of civilized world, detailing population, crime, trade, and infrastructure.
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