End of a Radical Congress in 1875 Reflects Shifting Power
Warren Ledger notes on March 4 1875 that no extra session will be called and Grant favors avoiding a Democratic Congress. It cites editorials predicting Democratic gains, resistance to the force bill, and criticism of Scofield and Curtis for supporting bayonet provisions. The piece comments on party reform, expulsion cases, kidnapping penalties, and a public move toward honest government under Democratic leadership.
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Congress
Grant
Andrew Johson
Senate
Johnson
The
New York Herald
Messrs. Scofield
Curtis
Messrs
Dawes
Hoar
Garfield
Hawley
Mr. Roberts
Pittsburgh Post
Cov
Hartranft
Scofield
Raakul Party
Republican Party
St. Louis
District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Currie
Deerfield
Warren County
Gillan
Anid
Gillam
Allen
Gillam Track
A.C. Hawkins
W. H. Currie
The Warren Hospital for the Insane Walls Case
A historical note defends the Warren Hospital for the Insane and its superintendent Joho Sunderland against charges of inadequate walls and superficial examinations by the Commissioners and architect Jon McArthur. The editorial urges caution, notes affidavits from discharged complainants, and expresses belief in Gen. Beaver, the architect, and officials, while acknowledging the possibility of error and the need for truth under oath.
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Warren Hospital
Joho Sunderland
Bir
Jon McArthur
Persoms
Sunderland
Wlo Vharg
Beaver
Architeet
Beecher Trial Defense Theme and Prayer Meeting Remarks
Opening remarks by Mr Tracy outlined a conspiracy defense involving Tilton Moulton and Bowen with Bowen later withdrawing. Beecher's prayer meeting drew tears as he spoke of Christian life and unwavering faith amid a severe trial, urging inner sanctity and reliance on Christ. The crowd, lawyers, and jury watched a dramatic blend of scandal and religion unfold.
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Tracy
AH. W. Beecher
Tilton
Moulton
Bowen
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Christ Jesus
Lama Cristian
Sherman
Ilih
Cousnel
Civil Rights Bill Sparks Hotel Closures Across Cities
In Alexandria hotels shut down their licenses amid civil rights law fears. In Richmond Park hotel owner closed March 2 to dodge penalties. A Jamestown area farmer Corydon Green hanged himself last June day morning, deemed mentally aberrant. Senate approved the Civil Rights bill 88 to 28 and the President signed it into law.
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Alexandria
Richmond
Park Hotel
Scicipe
Jamusraws
Corydon Green
Jamestown
Senate
Lust
Radical anxiety in Congress signals party’s demise
The passage notes that congressional radicals fear losing their party and suggests such anxiety only guarantees its final extinction. The tone reflects a critical, partisan viewpoint about internal pressures and future consequences for the political group.
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Congress
Washington clash between Poland and Butler overheard
Report cites a heated night session where Senators Poland and Butler argued over precedence of the Arkansas report and the Force bill. Poland called Butler a traitor and warned him to be careful while Lamar suggested possible aid, then Poland asserted his own fighting spirit.
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Washington
N. Y
Judge Poland
Reading in Schools and the Value of Literature
A critique of current reading pedagogy in public schools urges moving beyond sight reading and fragments. It advocates integrating pure literature, ballads, and classic works to awaken imagination and moral and intellectual growth, citing Hunting of the Cheviot and Marmion as examples and urging inclusion of shared national literature in curricula.
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Compton
Dribune
Liquor Prohibition in Pennsylvania Debate Repeal
The Harrisburg Patriot notes a 72 vote house majority for repealing the local option liquor law as a verdict of public sentiment after two years of trial. It argues repeal serves public economy health and morals, warns of continued agitation, and cites England’s temperance struggles and a forthcoming push for statewide prohibition.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Liquor League
Good Templars
Aquarians
Liquor Leaguers
England
United Kingdom ‘Temperance Alliance
Westaniwater Review
Xerxes
Commonwealth
Christian Worker in Council at Brooklyn Meeting
The second meeting of the Christian Woman's Temperance League in Brooklyn drew forty delegates from across New York state. Reports showed strong local progress with eight daily prayer meetings, 2000 saloons visited, and a rise in reform. Licenses issued dropped 75 percent locally. all Albany saloons closed Sundays. The group voted to rename as The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the State of New York and set meetings in Buffalo and Chicago, emphasizing prayer as the movement's power.
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Christian Woman's Temperance League
Brooklyn
Allen Butler
Syracuse
Association Hall
Johnson
Brooklyn Association
Brown
New York
Sea Cliff
Buffalo
Budington
Thomas Witttaker
England
Anne Wittenmeyer
Philadelphia
Christian Weekly
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Brownlow
Tennessee
Paty
Butler
J. W. Thorne
Caro
Progressive Friends
United States
Green Bay Gazette
Carpenter
Fond du Lac Journal
Grand Army of Postmasters
Beceher-Tilton Frial
Poland
Reading
Schulz
Jones
Louisville
Bishop Ames
Missouri
Vassilage
Pompey
Massa
Webber
Dusmey
Egineer
War Department
Navy Department
Jorn
Williamsport Gazete
Mifflin Township
Minnesota State Assembly
Oil City
Sarai
Esa
Oneonta
O’brien
Mixter
Westville
Christian Worker In Council
Womans’ Temperance Union
Ee - Daif's College
Daff’s College
P. Durr & Sons
Pittsburgh
Gazette
the Royal Organ
Lostetter
Materia Medic
Morrison
Hamilton
the Times
IMS
Marel
Sundys Pied
A. K. McClura
Associated Press
Weekly Times
Wilk
Business College
Heldand
Creniur
M. W. Strickland
Chas W. Smith
N Watson & Davis
Best Bone Boots
K& Shoes
Pe New Firm
Citemicals
Warren
Penn’a
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Carver House
Aspas
America
Trane
Hoppart
Vesey St
P.O
Baltimore Female College
Maryland
N. & Crooks, LL. D
Carl Huganeer
Ilendiey
Waukesht
Wis
Otich
Haa Kinnear
Youngsville
Wel
Kenzua Township
John C. Lyle
Kenyna
Joby Lyle
Dee
Sylvester Stove
Kcoasurer
Sdrong Muwes Tutti
John Hewitt
York
John Kewebi
Campbell
Wenzus
Rae
Tames Enarse
Dacon
Leoxanp
Messrs. Ouden & Clark
New York City
PRO Bono Publico
Lane & Nesmith Second Street
First National Bank
Water Street
D. Bartlett & Son
Suspension Bridge
R. D. Bartlett & Son
Greenland Brothers
Episcopal Church
Aluady
Warren, Penn
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