Four dollars in circulation and political notes in 1878
The Warren Ledger reports on four dollars in circulation the gold currency trade and silver dollars. It notes Con Tom Scott’s re election as president of the Pennsylvania Central Railway and mentions C M Reed as a congressional candidate. It contrasts Republican figures with concerns over competence and honesty in appointments and discusses legislative adjournment practices in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. Tom. Scott
Pennsylvania Central Railway
Philadelphia
Hiram L. Brown
Richard F. Gagein
D. Mcallister
Robert C. Caughey
Robert 5. Moorehead
Florence Lynch
Brive Gazette
Hayes
Tom Anderson
New Orleans
Gen. Brown
Gazette
The Eastern Question and Great Power Foes
The article argues no congress will settle the Russia Turkey England dispute. It predicts Russia and England will clash with Turkey leaning to Russia, and notes England's shifting stance as the conflict unfolds. It ends by suggesting price effects on American breadstuffs and pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
England
Prohibition Convention Set for Altoona May 22 1878
The Prohibitionists plan a State Convention in Altoona on Wednesday May 22 1878 to nominate a full ticket. James Black chairs the Prohibition executive committee. Four parties field candidates this year with Republicans and Democrats aiming to outpace rivals. The piece argues Democrats should keep labor interests and cautions against joining ephemeral third parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibitionists
Altoona
James Black
Prohibition Executive Committee
National
Greenback Party
National Party
Congress
Democratic Party
Judge Scofield Named To Register Of The U S Treasury
The President nominated Judge Scofield of this place for Register of the Treasury to fill the vacancy caused by Julian Allison's death. Scofield initially declined after a telegram inquiry, then accepted. Senate confirmation expected. The paper defends his honor, notes he did not profit from Credit Mobilier stock, and attributes political talk to sensational reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Scofield
Register of the Treasury
Julian Allison
Senate
Scofield
Washington
Buffalo Courier
Credit Mobilier
Mole Hills
Ano
Hayes
Office of Register of the Treasury
Contemptuous Letter Reports Swamps of Capitol Investigations
LARRISBURG March 23 1878 a satirical correspondent describes the fever of inquiry at Washington with new investigations in both Senate and House. Senator Fisher and Senator Dill clash over payrolls and state department probes while Judge Waller seeks a legislative inquiry into municipal charges. The Pittsburgh riot commission nears completion and the big fee investigations press on revealing state accounting practices. Attorney General Lear’s $5000 Union Line fee plus $191000 paid to Simonton and Olmstead emerge as notable details. Bills on Sunday amusements and boiler engineers face defeat then reconsideration. Luzerne Lackawana partition and Luzerne county’s fate stir regional opposition. The rate of interest bill clears the House by a razor-thin margin, amid controversy and procedural claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrisburg
National Capitol
Washington
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Fisher
Huntingdon
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Senate Committee On Finance
Dill
Kettle Black
Waller
Wayne County
Citigers
General Judiciary Committee of
House
Gaines
Senate
Pittsburgh
Accounting
Lear
Union Line
Simonton and Olmstead
William Thaw
Thaw
Barnes
Philadelphia
Luzerne County
Lackawana
Wilkesbarrettes
Scrantonians
Pennslvania
New York
Myer
Lacy & Co
Oceanic Oil Co
Pierce Joshua
Clark
Weed
Pithole Rock
E. A. Brooke
Tereby
Ruland Jeare
Ruland i
John EG
Owens
Ado Brooke & Henr
Stone & Marsh Falconer
Mead
Schreiber& Ball
JBW
Lson
Falconer
South West
Landa
EG Owens
Wood
Brewer & Co
Warren
County
Wallace
Hopewell
Jamieson
Aia
Thelwaters
M$ Culbertson
Dixsond
Ames & Co
Court House
Borough of War
Wheelock & Green
Bt da
Lehman
Brokenstraw
Weaver
Jamieson &Fiuen
Sy Reed
Bennett
Buckingham W
Great Nat'l Pet Co
Brown
Beyden Thoa
Crescent City Oil Co
Churchill Geo Ex
Morrison
Superior Oil Co
Io Euneseae Oes
Conklin R.o.co
Neomath Benj
Shute
Wil Jamieson
Don Ames
W & Co
Great Nat'l Pet Co MS
Ames
Do Io
Do Ile Orvis
Dalrymple Co
Fisher Bros Ox
Green
Myerskoth
Spang
Grandin &Gormean van Vleck GH
PetCo
Gorin
Limestone Township
Smith
J Mex
Ash
JJ Wi
Grandida
Tipton& Jennings
Allen D
Gilson, Fisher & R
Kinnear
Bates
South Part
Gilson & Bex
Bronson
Tringaley
Durean Estate
Silas
Conklin
Buil
EwitCo AE
Hyman
Isaac
L Pet Co
Gook Moses
Wsoupknown
Jack
Tusdekoper
Edgar
Hughs
House & Lit
Wilson, Newbury & Wat
Kier & Pershing Es
Rr Owens
Puwyer
Othera
East Branch Pet, Co
Nat*l Pet Co
Kier & Pershing
Clinton Watson and
Others
Thompson & Co Ox
Davilson
BO Benedict & Brown
Fuellhart&Gross Ex
Gil Co NY
Hal&Lacy Uni Do
Fuellhart&Gross
Farrell, Nelson, Ex
Alexander U . Gray
Hiller
Conrson
Wao Campbell
Anderson J Fleming
Jeff
Conroe Tal
Lidden, Herbert
McYork
Midas Pet Co
F Tuttle
Hall& Lacy
Ogborne
Owen
Ball
Westram
Kisher Sonry
Gufford A
Foletall & Lavy
Chattle & Co
Samuelson DA
Part
Sands & Co
Tadiante Astocia
J H
Davie Framk
Falaner
Mitchell
F W
Thompson Sames
Hertzel A
Campbell
Walter
Jones Leaiah
WaGee & Crall
Furlong John
Mowers
Buck
Oca
CBP Co
Tiath Orris
York Charles
Vasland
Oc&cbp Co
Butes
Hall Oraig
Mead Township
Unknown
Mitchell & Bingham E
Tipton
Elk Township
Crocker & Critchlow
Hillmore
Fred
Critchlow
Bassescue
Palmer Vwlnte & Co
Walter Scott Pet Co
Samuel
Oc& Cbp Co
Hogatrom
John
Janes
Tho
D H
Dean
Jeane
Burb
Iendo
Potter
J W
Don Mertz
Derson
Knapp Jacob
Brownell George
Irwin
Geo
Tuttle Heirs
Jacob
New London Oil Co
Towle
J P
Matthews
Wesley James
Palme
White & Co
Peck David
McGinnett J W. Ae
Dodd & Oakes
Steelfire
Irvine
UBP Co
Benson Byron Yates
Dewey Eed
Wample
Rockwell Los
Iswautple Lasinis
Clemens Thomas
Kinnear, Crocker & Co
Johnson Mel
Burbank
Columbus
Lindlow
Roy
Ares
Ludlow & Clemons
Roy J
Luttow Estate
Colegrove Zibu
Schuur M
Rockwell Bros Bol
Hanes
Rockwell Bros
Jones Lewis
Andius Datuu
Henry U Post
Schnu
Ludlow
Hendley
Duke Wm
Caldwell Shepherd
Duke & Stin Do Ag
Ludlow Estate
Swift
Roy James Eee
Suato & Uo
McCollough
Ybarartin
OS Ludlow
Cherry Grove
Nesmith Benj
Rockwell
Parks Mile
POR Wood & Stanton Bi
Rockwell Bronne
Rinehart J
Odell J
Holt Do
Eiwhite &Co
Clemons T J
Pine Grove
Crouse
siMaiah Duhn Heirs
James J D
Weadley
Fagi Heynolds
Mra
HBL
Morrison Wenry
Ox Fot Ae
Raney Horace Uwe
Reynolds
Port
Fingiel
Bonestec
Bal Lott Pete
Ilo Hs
Wedditield
Dake & Richardson
Haskins Geo Ox
Alten Delarrison
Pleasant Township
Wook Orrin
W. Part
Uolt Asaws
Kilburn
Smith Pat
Paleon
Sweet T
Brokaw
Eldred
Dalrymple Olarx
Invine
Pitdusfield Township
Gilchrist
Gay Attend & Co
Eqaily Ludlow Estate
Akerman
Carpenter
Dalrymple
Ubf
Dellameter
Hera Daniel Tate
Wurrell Nelso
Adama EO
Orb
Vewell If li
Aeue
Zanes J Lex
Ludlow Heirs
Henderson J Heirs
Dalrymple W. m
Fabor
Newkirk & Webb
Herrick OG Ox VT
Newkirk
Boner
Plumer Lameel
Look & Wright
Clark J
Henry
Grandin &Jennings
Rogers Oil Co
Grandin&Jennings
Vuidekoper
Lexriil G
Dimsville & Co
Ongus
Crouse Henry
Johnson Julex
Willine'ud
Fupkins & Co Undine
Ahampron Kox
Atasiy Oa
Ari Sylvesterds Co
Ait Sutton
Kord
Cully
Hoffman & Bo
Verney
Chas
Starrett &Co
Dherfield TP
Pipe Co
Freehold
Gray Wm
Scorrison Jas Eat
Bex
Agl
Norton Alonzo
McGrew James
Seeley Hiram
Harmon & C AL
Keaper Dehn
Tdioute
Yukouwa
Dewey
Triumph Tract Ox
Perkins J Big
Woodward
Brough
J.spangler
Yates & Deway
Gray
E.turtle
Davey Lelard
P.kortman
Tar Parshall James
Johnson
Fun
Price
Triumph Tract
Rex
Sawamill
Sugar Grove
McDonald
Nat'l Pet Co
Gadsby
Spencer Lot
Nelson Tex
Siggins H
and & Abdotl
Wilson
Payne O Nek
Swanson JP
Dow
McGraw Jat
Goknews
Spring OF Oe EK
Watson Ls F
Temmings Jf BT OB
Corre
Jabos
Ay McGee
Winte & Co
Lehigh & Ww
Barlow
Mary
Wright Jacob
Garland Oil
Boul & Co Os
Sayer
John Pray
Fleamer Hun
Falconer BP
Alles&Thomp
Arters Thos
Arters Thos Est Spangler
Ts'bokor Ans
Asland
OB Nation Pet Co
Birch Cupt & Ken
ABE
Hosmer Run Oil Co
Bozan
Ler
Hrown
Bot
Cook Mosea
Spangler
Hall Onis
Chtawana
Chids Estate
Damasy'le Oil Co Mgurman
Parks Mi
Davish
BP Kortman
Widdifield C
Fogg
H Weaver
Walker
Pmadekeeper
Southwick G
Fuellhart John
Morton D
Sohn
Tuttle
Smith Dean
Lester Henry
Wellman
Sheffield
Moury
Averill
Tadiow
Tadbun
Lamb Johnest Mgorman
Ile Ile J
Ob McGee
McGraw Peter Lot
MaGill
Keblar
Senate Passes Loan Association Bill Amid Bitter Debate
The Loan Association act passes the Senate 29 to 10 amid sharp opposition. Provisions cap fines at 2 percent per month on arrears and allow married women to hold shares and act as sole stockholders in mutual funds or building and loan associations without husband’s creditors interference. An unusually large Democratic State Committee meeting adjourns with plans for the next State Convention in Pittsburgh on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Feme
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Letter from Ohio and local notes on trade
A Pittsburgh reader reports on observations from Ohio in the Western Reserve including maple sap season, Canton mills, and rising oil fever. He notes a new law and order society in Pittsburgh, a missing boy linked to riot days, a silver bullion suit against Allegheny County, and oil price declines. The item closes with a March 19 summary of a House appropriations bill funding pensions after July 1 and abolishing agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morris
Western Reserve
Ohio
Hayes
Canton
Stark County
M. P
Co Oi
McKeesport
Monongahela
County of Allegheny
Court of Common Pleas
New Brunswick
Proposed Silver Certificate Designs and Denominations
The silver certificates will soon be issued with the $100 plate first, followed by the $20 and others in sequence. Engraving style is high and superior to legal tender notes, with distinct vignettes for each denomination and printing on both faces. Each note features a unique portrait such as Robert Morris, Stephen Decatur, Edward Everett, James Monroe, Charles Sumner, and William L. Marcy, with varied lettering and lathe work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris
Stephen Decatur
Edward Everett
James Monroe
Charles Sumner
William L. Marcy
United States
Andersons Case Sparks Universal Astonishment In New Orleans
The Sun reports New Orleans fallout from the Louisiana 1878 presidential electors decision. The state supreme court held the returning board could not proclaim results from unofficial documents, declaring the 5,000 Tilden majority illegitimate and the only lawful promul gation rests on the commissioners returns. Also notes whimsical items from Chicago Times about Barnum hippos and a clergyman's complaint over marriage fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Anderson
State Supreme Court
Returning Board
Louisiana
Tilden
New Orleans Times
Mr. Barnum
Chicago
Times
Roy
Dull Philadelphia Bank Totals Signal Trade Slump
Philadelphia banks show weak totals with last week’s clearings twenty million below the season’s activity level. The report notes spring trade failure and a dull business climate as major drivers behind the reduced financial activity. The piece also touches on etymology of the word dun and a historical note from Chamber's Journal. It closes with a brief overview of Granger law repeal trends and Supreme Court rulings affecting railroad regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Clarke
Jamestown
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Washington
Nunda
Joe Dun
Lincoln
Henry VII
Dun
Iowa
Wisconsin
Supreme Court of
Divorce Libel Admitted in Warren County Case No 66
Charles J. Sampson files for divorce from Josephine Sampquen in Warren County Common Pleas. Subpone served. respondent notified to appear by June first 1878 to answer libel. Witness Henry Brace, sheriff, signs seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Common Pleas
Charlies J. Sampson
Josephine Sampquen
Josephine Sampson
Court of Common Pleas
Charles J. Sampson
Henry Brace
Marro Sherif
Land records notice of heirs and ex titles listed
A historical land transfer list records heirs and executors with ex titles for numerous properties. Names include Burdick W, Baldwin Geo, Glenn W, Holden John, Weaver J W, Reed Cox, and others along with house and lot designations and lot numbers across years ending in 76 and 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdick
Baldwin
Geo
Beardsley & Trowhler
Glenn
Greatsinger
N M
Holden
John
Lot
H C
Weaver
J W
Llot
Waters
Henry
Empire City Owl Co
Thompson, VM
Garbell, B 1 & Co
Jackson
Reed, Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Ledger
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York Herald
Erzercum
Europe
Bulgaria
International Sanitary Commission
Harrisburg
Register of the U. S. Treasury
Legislative Correspondence
Pittsburgh Letter
Washineton
Herr Smith
Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of the Treasury
Stock Report
Co. Haven & Townsend
Gover Pameh T and
Geld Brokers
Third Street
Pennsylvanie
Reiley Alg Phat
Lehi
Hatiroadt
Lehigh Coal and Navigatt
United Compranies
New Jersey
Titusville
R. RR
New World
National PunLiguing Co
Warren Co
Elk
County of
State of
Allegheny River
Isaac Ordiway
Ordiway
Henry Young
Young
W. H. Reeves
Aly
James Ek, Webb
Webb
James E. Webb
Calvin Webb
Dee
Recorder's Office
Warren County
James Forrester
David Dalrymple
J. K. Webb
Plyceet
John Patterson
Recorder's
Warren Ebuanty
Patterson
Enneglyania
Michael Smith
J. K. Web
Craine
James K. Webb
C.C. Allen
Sheriff’s Office
George Woods
Geo. Woods & Co
Cambridgeport
Mass
Boston
Glade
Jacob Offerlee
DR. Cronyn
Boudoir Mediciens
Deencronyn
W. J. Cronyn
M. D
Provorietoy
Dunkirk
N.Y
Glas
Fette
Norridge
Morse
Thomas
Cowell
Pat
Genmmill
Geiss
Pidioupe
Tamieson
Kinzua Low
Warren, PA
Geo. P. Rowell & C O
Thomases
Mesara
Geo. P. Rowell & Ce
Chattanooga Times
Ses
Navy Av
Te Eliniag
Duckens
QE Sacusom & Co
Mire
Petersburg
Ya. G.F, Wardle, Phila
Gen
Warrs Lewine Machine Co
Cleveland
Allen Tea
Ict
LD. C. Ncgraw
Riverside Gardena
Binghamton
Earlor Rgans
Price Owl Free
Daniel F. Beatty
Westsington
K. Harder
Maldon Bridge
Nassau Card Co
Nassau
L. Jones & Clo
Nassau, N.Y
Farming Lands
Minnesota ‘and Dakota
Winona
St. Peter Railroad Co
H. M. Burchard
Maceshall
Lyon County
Minnesota
Geo. P. Goodwin
General Office
Chicago & North-Western Rtailway Company
W.T. Sooy
Clamberlain Institute
R. K. Russell
Parmlee & Henry
Clat
Mamburg Embroideries
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