Navigation opens on Lake Michigan and political shifts noted
The Warren Ledger reports navigation on Lake Michigan with passenger steamers between Grand Haven and Milwaukee and ice free on Lake Erie. It discusses national politics with Democrats gaining strength in Congress, the Greenback balance fading, and Republican minority status. It includes a Warren hospital inquiry into funds and a quip on Senator Conkling losing influence.
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Lake Michigan
Grand Haven
Milwaukee
Lake Erie
Cleveland
The New County Project Faces Strong Local Lobbies
Venango Warren and Crawford counties back a new county bill but Titusville factions mobilize a strong lobby opposing it. The fight is set to be lively with competing interests urging petitions from all sections.
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Venango
Warren
Crawford
Titusville
Derrick
The Cameron and Oliver Suit on Trial in Washington
The breach of promise case in Washington reveals alleged improper influence at the Treasury Building and calls for reform to remove perceived impurities. The commentary argues that virtuous women deserve respectable positions and criticizes political double standards among parties.
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Washington
Treasury Building
Oliver
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Congress
Cresar
Famine in Egypt Devastates Upper Egypt Villages
March 26 report details severe famine across Upper Egypt with villagers digging for roots and women and children fighting over bread scraps. In inland towns widespread starving described as dire.
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Upper
Egypt
Hurry Up the Remonstrances and County Bill Action
The article urges readers to sign remonstrances against a new county bill pending in the House soon. It notes few remonstrances arrive from the county, requests blanks be signed and returned to Representative J. B. White in Harrisburg, and stresses vigilance to protect Warren and Titusville interests as a potential new county could cause territorial changes.
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J. B. White
Harrisburg
House
Titusville
Warren
Democrats Seek Limited Repeal During Extra Session
The second week of the extra session shows little progress as Democrats plan a limited repeal of partisan laws. They target only unconstitutional or oppressive sections, retain two election supervisors while removing deputy marshal provisions, and repeal the juror oath and soldiers at polls rules. The approach aims to avoid a presidential veto and prevent a long, nationwide conflict. If correct, appropriation bills may pass quickly and close the session.
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Senate
Republican Party
Warren oil field tale of renewed activity in Glade and Warren
The article notes continued production in Glade and North Warren despite no new wells, with a promising Hall well yielding about ten barrels after depth drilling. It mentions Hertzel and Nesmith planning a nearby well, and suggests future expansion if oil prices rise, keeping the Warren area a potential field. It recounts a Capitol trial anecdote about Mrs. Oliver and Cameron, noting the case’s fading interest and reputational damages.
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Bradford
Glade
North Warren
F. A. Anderson
Orris Hall
Hall
Hell
Messrs. Hertzel and
Nesmith
Oliver-Cameron
Pennsylvania
The Early American Currency and Continental Funds
Before the Revolution colonies lacked specie, relied on paper money, and faced British tariffs and trade limits. Continental currency issued to fund resistance depreciated, with Morris and Hillegas steering finances, creation of the Bank of North America, and eventual peace treaties, revealing the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger federal revenue system.
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West India
Spain
Portugal
Great Britain
France
Canada
North America
Benjamin Franklin
House of Commons
West Indies
Hvery
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
The Continental Congress and the early U S currency era
The text argues the Confederation had mainly advisory power with thirteen sovereign states. Taxes were hard to collect, and loans from France and Holland kept the war effort alive. After peace, Congress faced empty funds, depreciating paper money, and a fragile public credit while the Bank of North America acted as fiscal agent amid scarce coinage.
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Congress
France
Holland
America
United States of America
Bank of North America
Hildreth
Continental Congress
Conae
Charles L
National Assembly
Bank of North Americ
Boston
New York
United States
U. S. Senate Officers Elected in Democratic Sweep
On Monday John G. Burch was chosen Secretary of the Senate and Richard J. Bright Sergeant-At-Arms, with E. E. Shoeber Chief Clerk, Henry B. Peyton Executive Clerk, and Rev. I. G. Bullock Chaplain, all Democratic nominees. The Republicans led by Roscoe Conkling attacked the process, with Eaton replying that honesty and competence mattered over party. Conkling criticized the outcome while Eaton stood by selecting an honest, capable official and declined to align with Gorham as a substitution.
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Congress
Senate
Conkling
Kernan
Bayard
Eaton
John G. Burch
Richard J. Bright
E. E. Shoeber
Henry B. Peyton
Rev
I. G. Bullock
Mr. Conkling
Hayes
Blaine
New York Custom House
Roscoe Conkling
John ©. Burch
Geo. C. Go
Belief in Honest Goods and Dying Voter Myths
A columnist argues for trust in proven remedies like Dr. Pierce's Family Remedies and Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, praising their tested merits. The piece then recounts a Washington anecdote about a Louisiana patient Acklin and Justice Clifford, mocking partisan delays in Supreme Court succession and urging physicians to practice what they preach.
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Dr. Pierce
Washington
Acklin
Louisiana
Justice Clifford
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Erebus
Porter Board Report Sent to President for Approval
The Fitz John Porter Board of Inquiry report reaches the War Department and is forwarded to the President. It is described as partial vindication, not a restoration to the army, and the President’s forthcoming action is widely discussed.
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Schofield
Fitz John Porter
Debts Decline and Wealth Grows Amid War-Era Strain
The era’s hard times persist yet material wealth rises for three years, with overall debts shrinking as production outpaces borrowing. Tables show the five year shift from heavy foreign imports to exports of farm, factory, and mine goods. Sheriff George A. Williams of Armstrong County is jailed on charges of defrauding pension funds and forgery related to his mother’s pension. his prior election fraud conviction is noted.
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George A. Williams
Armstrong County
Kittanning
Washington
McCandles
United States
Williams
Manorville Postoffice
Sheriff Williams
Kittaning
Hearing in Philadelphia discrimination case continued
The hearing before General Sweitzer was adjourned last week with Vice President Cassett cross-examined by Wayne McVeagh. He defended the Pennsylvania Railroad policy amid Standard Oil rebates to secure oil business, explaining refineries alongside the line and possible rate parity if producers built refineries and shipped similarly. The exchange touched on monoplilistic ties and railroad revenue safeguarding, ending with a critical note on the final six words of the quotation.
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Philadelphia
Sweitzer
Cassett
Wayne McVeagh
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Standard Oil Company
Shiras
Workingmen urged to use Hop Bitters for spring cleansing
A 19th century advisory urges laborers to take Hop Bitters to prevent spring illnesses before heavy work. The column quotes Ex Senator McDonald of Arkansas criticizing land speculation and reports on Pennsylvania’s 1879 legislative budget, noting a $540,000 appropriation for session expenses and calls for salary reductions as a wasteful distraction.
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Arkansas
Harrisburg
Phil
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