Democratic State Ticket and County Conventions
The Warren Ledger notes the Democratic slate for governor and other statewide offices, discusses anticipated county convention timing, and comments on political intrigue. It mentions coalition alignments in Clarion, Elk, Forest, Cameron, and rumors surrounding Mr Hall and Mr Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Haws
Elk County
Clarion County
B. Brown
Elk, Forest
Cameron
Hall
Clarion
Brown
Corbett
Greenback Convention Holds Slim Youngsville Turnout
The Greenback Convention in Youngsville last Wednesday showed weak turnout with Capt. Butler guiding proceedings. Nominees include Assembly candidate Mr. White and County Commissioners Roy and Maultby, with Wesley Chambers of Oil City likely to run for Congress. Democratic support may couple with Greenback nominees. the fate of the State Senate race remains to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Capt. Butler
White
Assembly
Roy
Maultby
Wesley Chambers
Oil City
Congress
State Senate
Chambers
More Fraud Charges Hit Erie Republican Candidate Reed
The Erie Gazette reports alleged frauds tied to W Reed’s Erie Water Works management. If true, Reed should withdraw, though Republicans may shrug. The contest hinges on meeting the dirtiest record with strong support at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Gazette
W. Reed
Erie City
Reed
Gazette
Resumption prospects voiced by John Sherman
Washinetron June 21 John Sherman said Congress adjourned without aiding resumption. He believed coin supply ample and redemption of circulating notes would begin before the fixed date, but offered no date or method. He urged four percent bond sales and noted heavy deficit bills would stall debt reduction in June and likely raise the yearly total. Separately, Mrs. Shunk’s marriage to Mr. Hornsby of Louisville occurred privately at York with Judge Black and families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinetron
John Sherman
Congress
Enin
L. F. Watson
Washington, D. C
Erie
Jed Harbor
Buffalo
Cleveland
Miles W. Caugney
Tweed Grant to Blame in Robeson Naval Scandal
The Naval Investigating Committee reports on George M Robeson secretive misuses of naval funds since 1865. Four hundred million squandered, one eighty two million spent by Robeson, boilers overvalued, an unwarranted warship contract, old material sold cheaply, and a corrupt ring enriched as hundreds of millions vanished. The piece links Robeson to Grant era plunder while contrasting Tweed’s NY bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Investigating Committee
House of Representatives
George M. Robeson
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Robeson
Republican Party
United States
Tweed
New York
Grant
Howard
Belknap
Sttoheson
Youngs‘ville
Warren
Pennaygan
Lemuel Hoar
A. L. Fitch
Robert A. Kinnear
A. J. Fitch
Brokenstraw Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
William Siggins
Ransom
Lana
Alewd
Meadand Ransom
Nathaniel Siggins
Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railway Company
L. J. Kinnear
H. P. Kinnear
H. Brace, Sherff
Up Hill Work on Grow and Oil Region Stampede
The piece argues that Galusha A. Grow faces a difficult Western Pennsylvania fight for Hoyt and Dunkle against oil interests. It claims the oil region rejects Hoyt and Dunkle due to past Republican oil legislation and notes Dunkle voted against relief bills for oil men. It also mentions Senator Patterson, Cameron influence, and Iron. Cox seeks a U S Senate seat from New York, praised as talented and hardworking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Hoyt
Dunkle
Grow
Harrisburg
Hoyt & Co
Dunkie
Let It Go On Weighs in on Hayes Sherman Fraud
A satirical poem criticizes political graft and favoritism surrounding Hayes and Sherman. It condemns thefts and lies while urging continued scrutiny of advisers, yet pleads to preserve the presidency and avoid destabilizing the nation. The speaker hopes for accountability without harming Mayes or the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Hayes
Mayes
Fried
Louisiana witness testifies in Sherman letter inquiry
Mrs. Jenks from Louisiana appears before the investigating committee and states she dictated the Sherman letter. She refuses to disclose names or handwriting, hints at amanuensis involvement, and suggests others may be in the parlor. The exchange reveals guarded details about original documents, memoranda, and prior Treasury service. The piece frames her as a controversial Republican allied with Secretary Sherman, Kellogg, and other Louisiana figures, amid broader political attacks and social censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Springer
Weber
Washington
Anderson
McMahon
Kellogg
Matthews
Jetter
Louisiana
Staud
Butler
Jenks
Samuel J. Tilden
Demi Monde
Courier
Potter Committee
Jencks
Shellabarger
Louisana
Cincinnati Gazette
Boynton
Hayes
Chronicle of Potters committee hearing unfurls Jenks testimony
The Potter committee probes the Jenks testimony with cross examination by McMahon and Butler. Jenks, a striking Louisiana political figure, defends herself amid accusations of letter forgery and political intrigue while Kellogg and Anderson figures emerge in the narrative.
The Hostiles Attack Near Harney
General Howard advanced troops fought hostiles Sunday about forty miles from Harney at Carry Creek. Bernard bore the dawn of the engagement as Col. Robbins and two soldiers were killed. Couriers rode two hundred miles bringing news and seeking reinforcements. Maj. Egbert at Camp Lyons readied to guard the Winnemucca road and halt hostiles fleeing toward Owyhee. Probabilities indicate the hostiles suffered a severe repulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Howard
Harney
Bernard
Carry Creek
Col
Robbins
Egbert
Camp Lyons
Winnemucca
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Warren Ledger
Andrew A. Dill
Union County
John Fertig
Crawford County
J. Simpson Africa
Huntingdon
Henry P. Ross
Montgomery Co
Boston Globe
Mrs. Jenks
Colonel Watson
Corry
B. K. Bruce
U. S
Mississippi
On Cameron
Willson
Bruce
Senator Bruce
Auditor of Public Accounts of
Virginia
Moffett Whisky Register
Maann Atkins
House
Atkins
Cox
United States Senate
Democratic Party
Sletitvo
Stanley Matthews
Sintil Sherman
Spain
Eee
Port Allegany Cheese Factory
Asa Packer
Bethlehem
The
Lehigh Union
Kansas
Chicago
O. B. Evans
Titusville
Fredonia
Post
Washington Special
Treasury Department
Treasury
Brazil
Charleston
D.C
United States District Court
Sam
Mr. Mason
Phil
Record
Standard Oil Company
California
Mrs. Tilton
Plymouth Church
Mr. Beecher
Stock Report
Mr. Jenks
Watson
Iils
W. Caucasy
Eric
Warren, Pa
Jacob Eysinger
de Haven & Townsend
South Third Street
Philadelpha
Eure
Philadelphia and Road
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Coal and Navigati Vlg Ai
United Companies of New Jersey
Pittsburgh, Litusville & Buffalo R, Ang
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
TD Northern Central Railroad Co
Onville Pass
R. R. Co
Hest Jan Seboebaoreareevenesentenes Iranee
Iiss
Hostiles
N. Burgess
Crockery
Second Street
First National Bank
W. M. Dalrymple
Conenange Township
Ie B, Cowan & Co
LD Wetmora
Earh
John Thomas
J. Ben Arnold
Daneldte
Skeffield
Lycoming
North Whiteh
TE Williams
Total Assets
Sheffield
Sheffield Township
Chas, Sigel
B.D. Alling
Auditor’s Report
Pleasant Township
Pleasant Two
Ent Baumelida
Phil, Vertzell
Hertzell
A. O. Kribill
C. Murntz
Janoid1
F. H. Wyman
Carver
J. E
Merck
Dougat
Carver House
NEW Goods
Parmlee & Benry
Brussels
Ingrain
H. A. Jamieson & Cos
General Merchandise
A. Davis & CO
Ee A. A. Davis & CO
Morce
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