State Democratic Committee to meet in Harrisburg May 7
Warren Ledger notes the State Democratic Committee will assemble at the Bolton House in Harrisburg on May 7, 1879 at 10 a.m. to set the time and place for the State Convention and conduct business. Sparen chairs the meeting, urging full attendance amid critique of Republican governance and currency policy.
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Huxtinapor
State Democratic Committee
Bolton House
Harrisburg
ER. M. Sparen
Army Bill Vetoed By Hayes Sparks Political Turmoil
The acting president Hayes vetoed the army appropriation bill despite stalwart Republican support. The veto threatens a longer Congress session, unsettles business, and delays revived industry. The piece denounces the veto as partisan and criticizes troop use at elections while labeling Hayes a hypocritical politician and arguing the veto undermines public justice and ballot integrity.
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Hayes
Congress
Mr. Hayes
Grant
White House
United States Army
Republican Party
Democrats Plan Vote On Army Veto After Adjourning House
A Democratic caucus at once decided to vote Thursday on the army appropriation bill despite the President's veto. The group also set up joint House and Senate caucus committees to study further action on the two vetoed appropriation bills and the political sections involved. The Nationals appear split on sustaining the veto.
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Judiciary Committee
Special Select Committee
Democratic Party
Randall
Blackburn
Cox
Stephens
House
Senate
Chalmers
New York
Wing
Springer
Tucker
Atkina
Clymer
Reagan
Beckner
Phelps
Thurman
White
Kernan
Saulsbury
Jones
Florida
Bailey
Lamar
Voorhees
Vance
Hayes Positions and Presidential Powers Debated
In Titusville Herald commentary a reader argues there is no higher office than the U.S. presidency while noting President Hayes asserts constitutional powers and prerogatives. The piece challenges the scope of executive authority and its implications for governance.
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Titusville
United States
Hayes
Unlawful funds split injures county roads and poor fund
Hrantt laments public officer misconduct and the use of false vouchers in a county scheme. He recalls prior exposure of capital misappropriation for the Rouse Estate to build a poor house, noting unlawful repayment and the current division of income, favoring the poor with six dollars over roads with four. He warns against denouncing abuses yet supports lawful inquiry.
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Goldsmith
Lord Bacon
Ephor
Miles
Rouse Estate
H. B. Hrantt
Legal Tender Reissuance Suit Tested in New York Court
In New York, April 26, preliminary papers in a suit filed by Augustus D. Julliard against Thomas Greenman seek to test the validity of reissued United States legal tender notes in peace time. Judge Blatchford is anticipated, with appeals to the Supreme Court. Greenman claims tender of $22.50 in gold, $0.40 in silver, a $5,000 note A106 series 1870, and a $100 note A17015 series 1878 as payment for 100 bales of cotton valued at $5,122.90. Julliard seeks the remaining $5,100.
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New Yor
Blatchford
Supreme Court of the United States
Butler
Stillman and Hubbard
Edmunds
William Allen Butler
James McKeen
Augustus D. Julliard
Thomas 8. Greenman
United States
United States Sub-Treasury
New York
Miners Freed After Four Days Entombment at Sugar Notch
Four days after the roof collapsed at Sugar Notch mine in Wilkes Barre the trapped miners were rescued this morning. They survived on mule meat sent by a boy and water from a mine stream as rescuers bored a channel through a fifty foot coal seam. Cheers rose as workers and rescuers reached the surface.
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Sugar Notch
Remarkable Hop Bitters Cure Reported by Doctors
A Victorian reader notes that Mr Godfrey, given up by doctors as dying, was entirely cured in ten days using Hop Bitters. The account claims medical assurances and highlights the remedy as a simple, effective treatment that revived him and inspired others to seek Hop Bitters for loved ones.
A Strong And Wise Speech On Union And Policy
In the Congressional Record the speaker urges unity over old North South feuds, criticizes partisan zeal and calls for relief for labor and industry. He discusses the 1865 law restricting military presence at elections, argues for repeal, and highlights constitutional liberty and public trust amid debate over the army appropriation bill.
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Congress
New York
Army
Navy
United States
American Congress
Congress of
Lincoln
Ile
House of Representatives
Tax relief and deficit cover without new taxes says Harrisburg paper
The Harrisburg Patriot argues there is no need for higher taxes or new debt to cover the treasury deficit. Gov Hartranft and state reports show revenues in 1879–1880 can offset the shortfall by diverting sinking fund sums, while prudent appropriations and cost cuts in institutions and operations can close the gap without increasing taxation.
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Harrisburg
Hartranft
Telegraph
Hartrantz
Noyes
Senate
Pittsburgh
Jefferson Medical School
State Agricultural College
Geological Survey
Beauty and health remedies praised in old advert
A historic ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female debility and dyspepsia, claiming it renews health and beauty better than cosmetic aids. It also lauds Dr. Ayer’s Pills for stomach disorders, with examples of their wide use and travel legends.
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Dr. Pierce
Europe
Dr. Ayer
America
Stanley
Africa
Amsterdam
Nieuws van den Tag
Grandfather Lickshingle's View Of It
Grandfather Lickshingle vents disgust at a tale of a coachman running away with his employer s daughter and marrying out of sight. James challenges the gossip as the old man rants about boarding school educated girls and warns he would ruin the son with riotous living if he did such a deed. The exchange ends with the grandfather insisting on Shakespearean quotes.
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Cincinnatti Enquirer
Grandfather Lickshingle
James
Grandfather
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