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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1875

Page

2

Democratic State Convention Set by Aid Meeting

The Warren Ledger notes an Aid Meeting of the Democratic State Committee held in Harrisburg on March 4, 1875. It adopts a resolution that the next Democratic State Convention will nominate candidates for Governor and Treasurer and will be held on a date in May 1875 at Harrisburg with delegates apportioned by the Senate and House members. The chairman, Joan Miller, presides over the proceedings.

Democratic State Committee Harrisburg Rii Paon Tera Neual Rmember Senate House of Rep Joan Miller Wench Yuye Ves Burgess and Toawn Council Borough of Warren Fifth Street Water Street Hickory Street East Street Sixth Street Borough Line Inter No. 19 Short Street Market Street Burgess and Town Council A. D. Ass B. Eldred Burgess, Artest Burus P. Kine The Orphan's Court Warren County Pennsylvania William Langley Garland Pittsfield Township State of Gustavus Cox Mainetrest Railroad Street Andrews Ehm Pittsfield Spring Creek John McKinney Gale Mansun Orricn Wrerenn Paenn'a Prrrascren A. D B.A. Shaw Revere House B. Woodgott Hag A. B Joan Jae U.S An Massenger Heriff Court of Common Pleas Tome Directeu Lee Pleasant Warren and Gintey Robert Thompson Emery Dailey Andsol Emery Skuley Odn Greander Jeange Dubin Young Thareon Theron Dailey Brown W& Struthers TE Davis Sheriff's Office May Lh Wessife Court of Connor Iren C’o Mouilay Freehold County of Donald Stuart J. I. Nichols Sampson Conan E. J. Jaquey Almyron McIntyre Daneith Spring C John A McKioney Mrs. Whitney MaGrew Oi Company J.D. Hallack Conetang Willi Innis Peter McKinney Janes AD Stuart White & McKinney Wilson & Son Willian Ray Wren County Brokenstraw Township War County Pennsylronia Boty Iger Leach Prubaled Solin Clark John Clark Tract York By York Tract Levine's Betsey Mead Betsey Meads Hind Rase York Triet Roul Highwiy Botrey Lens John W. Slead W. IL. Shortt Smith Brown J. Wil Mead Brown & Mead D. LL Walsh Yen Mullion Court of Common Wirren abtZo Eock Witi Pine Grove Township Hinds Qubrby and Losper Hans Nicklin & Griffin Hubby & Leiper Heirs Conewange Creek John Wilkins John Suutlh Guy C. Irvine Johnsmith Henman Houpt Labot Carrison W. W. Ballard & Co Hill C. T. Mix Agnes Dow Joseph Bow Droessel N.C. Clark Joseph Legeant ST. Davis Guerifes Court of Common Ples Garhund Pittafield Mra. W. Tt. Neill Mre. W. T. Neill Enterprise Levi Pierce Garhi Pittsfick Penmaylyawin Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley Pittaburgh Adroad Slepot Tanda Mb Parker Garland Creek Garhynd W. B. Nell Francis Dhales Fieri W. I.r Neill Alfred White W. B. Neill Brug &Tow Davis Ueriff Dolulock Pittsfield Lownship State of Pennsylvania Hutson Wierron County Brokenshaw Creek John W. Bonner Darius FitAasindwilt J.C. Bonner W. Bonner Ete Holland Land Company Anid Youd Benjamin Durlu Arch Lo & Post Il J. Huwekoper J.C. Benner J. W. Benner Euid Borer D. W. Bonner Slid Enid J. W. Bonner Morcough Witlsiivhl Batmnnel Graham Pittefield Powiship Wack Win Ren County Thoms Clearons Clemons A. A. Lidlow Ludiowood Alei J. C. Bonner Warrenny Brokenshaw J.C. Donner Jundaltaate Penivania Orfe Hunres Beech Fant Robert Andrews North City J. C. Bonger HH. Colby J. J. West Wan. M. Page Alao Fier J.C. Bon H.W. Colby Aml L Wet Win Mane J. Davis Gerify Jane Conewango Township Warres John Kidecane Welar C. Bd Curtis Francie A. Young Wurd C.B. Curtis Sherift

Death of Gen Breckenridge in Lexington

Lexington dispatch reports Gen John Breckenridge died in Lexington May 1 in his city residence from liver abscess and consumption. He had a quiet end after opiate relief, was visited by Dr Louis A Layne who reported improving discharge from a surgical wound, then declined rapidly at 8 pm and died at 6:15 pm. He remained conscious until moments before death. No last words, funeral to be modest Wednesday at 8 o clock with family present. The community mourns a man esteemed for bravery and modesty.

Lexington John , Breckenridge Louis A. Layne N. Y Des, Layne Gross J. Breck Gen Breechconridge

Can We Afford It Any Longer

The New York Tribune asks readers to consider Canal frauds Credit Mobilier Jaye and Sanborn Indian Ring and customs leprosy within the Internal Revenue service. It warns treasury losses from silk smugglers and whiskey binge pale beside deeper corruption. Moral conflagrations threaten institutions foreign scorn and citizen unease about the nation's future.

The New York ‘Tribune Credit Mobilier Jaye and Sanborn Pacific Mail Customs Service Internal Revenue Office Treasury Chicago Boston Republic

Alabama carpet-bagger claims spark Senate probe

A factional dispute in Alabama reaches the federal arena as a Senate inquiry investigates election fraud allegations. A former state legislator describes troops and federal officers deployed to back carpetbagger candidates, accusing Republicans of rigging results to install favored officials.

Great Expectations at State Convention in Lancaster

The Philadelphia Commonwealth reports that the State Convention in Lancaster is seen as a chance to endorse Grant and attack opponents. It suggests expected outcomes include political maneuvers, dismissals, term debates, and the shaping of party fortunes amid fraud and industrial concerns.

South Grant Loyalty Republican Party Lancaster City Indorse Grant Pieripont Armstrong Douglass Belano Hartranft Cameron Mackey Lyndon Williams Bandit Sheridan Butler Kelley Lancaster Blaine, Schurz Wm. B. Mann Phila Commonwealth

County salaries and political sniping over state funds

The piece critiques county superintendent salaries drawn from the State Treasury, comparing Lycoming and Warren, and notes pressure to raise Prof. Miller’s pay. It then pivots to a long discussion of the Beecher Tilton trial and a digression on whisky frauds under Republican rule, finishing with a mock calculation of Republican peculation.

Little McKean Lycoming McKean Warren Ehe Trazette Capt. Taggart Miller

Apology for Judge Scofield and Political Commentary

A critique of Judge Scofield cites his self styled advisers as a burden on his career while praising his abilities as a statesman. It notes Democratic talk of nominating Col James P Barr for Governor and his party loyalty amid Allegheny’s large Republican majority. The piece also mentions Rev Thomas Beecher hosting a dancing party with prayer and a fruit growers convention joke about an oak’s ailment.

James P. Barr Pittsburg Barr Allegheny West Philadelphia Times

Ring of corruption in Grant era exposed and condemned

An exposé argues the White House protected a national ring of revenue, interior, and defense officials who colluded to plunder tax revenue through illicit whiskey and other schemes. It condemns President Grant’s suspected shielding of Bristow aides, and names multiple Rings tied to government agencies. The piece calls for radical change.

Secretary of the Treasury Internal Revenue Worning Washington Mr. Bristow Coun Congress Treasury Department Bristow Secretary of the Interior Commissioner of Indian Affairs Flo Delano Smith Babcock Army Navy White House

A Brooklyn View of the Beecher Case

The Brooklyn Eagle reports Tilton charges Beecher with criminal intimacy with Mrs Tilton seeking damages. The defense questions timing and specifics of the alleged affair, noting missing confession and debates over law and public morals while detailing witness statements and the case timeline through 1870 1871.

The Brooklyn Eagle Tilton Mr. Beecher McCue Mr. Tilton Beecher Cage Moulton Hay

Case Admits Persisting Denial in Four-Year Dispute

Testimony closed yesterday in the long dispute as both sides argued over persistent denials spanning four years. The case remained at the same stance as when it opened, with witnesses重复.

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Dutchman seeks to reach town, spends night with farmer

A Minnesota Dutch traveler driven at night into a slough asks to stay with a farmer. He refuses to sleep near the farmer's children and ends up sleeping with the farmer. In the morning he recounts a misdirected encounter with two young women, a comment on their ages and ownership, in a quirky anecdote. The page mixes miscellaneous topics and light quips from various journals and speakers.

Dutchman Anaka County Minnesota Sauk Bodderation Shiltren N. Y

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for Nervous Debility and Sea Sickness

The piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal tonic and alterative. It claims it relieves nervous tension from overwork and anxiety, restores vigor, and aids the aged. It also asserts efficacy against seasickness and promotes purification of the system via powerful plant-based ingredients.

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