Democratic County Committee Chooses War War Leadership
The Democratic County Convention at Warren Pa on September 8 selected Davis Warren as chairman and named a county committee list including D. M. Martin Grove Philip Seigrist Connewango N. J. Seaver J. P. Miller Gov. RB Redeker and others. A Vigilance Committee was appointed for each township with numerous local leaders listed across Brokenstraw Conowango Columbus and surrounding boroughs and townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed Dirmen
Davis
Warren
D. M. Martin
Grove
Philip Seigrist
Conenango
N. J . Seaver
Columbus
J. P. Miller
Sugar Grove
RB Redeker
Shefields
G. A. Tint
South West
W. 2B
Dawson
Tidioute
J. J. Phillips
Youngsville
W. EB. Smnith
Lopes
Wanecn
Appein
Psa
Brokenstraw Win
Arinie
Benj. Duprey
Coleman
Wo Folwell
Arthur MckKinney
Conowange
Fred. Wanhart
W. d. Smith
P Leontart
G Urosch
Adan Stitt
Manna
Eldred
John Maultby
John Pierce
John J. Alain
Leonaut Proper
Eik
Peter Llolt
EE Lounsberry
McMuibon
BK. Reynolds
EH. Newberry
Mungton
Benj. Franklin
Robert Jackson
Davis Mahon
Lorenzo Preston
Sunderiin
Verry Reot
John Ee Old
Walter
L. Cheney
Alwhoute
John Tonkin
Reo
Straight
James 8. Walker
P. Monroe
Clark Benner
Arthur McKinney
Bowman
Darius Stead
M. Spaulding
Louis Werne
George P. Orr
John H. Gray
John O'Hearn
Outlook exults as Tilden Hendricks favored to win
The Outlook argues the October results favored Tilden and Hendricks. It notes Indiana and Ohio shifts toward Democrats, Morton and Blaine fading, and predicts a Democratic victory with Pennsylvania possibly tipping the balance. It urges voters to go to the polls next Tuesday believing Tilden will become the next President.
Vote for Tilden and Reform in the campaign drive
In this urging plea Republicans are called to vote for Tilden and Reform, urging steady effort in the remaining days and promising victory over corruption should Hayes be elected. The author claims Reform will redeem the nation from plunder and restore right over wrong.
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Tilden
Reform
Grant
Hayes
Democrats Nominate Wm L Scott in Erie Warren Venango Counties
The Democratic Party nominates Wm L Scott for Congress amid canvass delays claiming his fitness, past candidacy, and wide local support. They predict victories in Erie Venango and Warren counties while noting opposition defection against Mr Watson. Scott is praised as a friend of Tilden and Dolton with influence to push district interests.
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Erie
Warren
Erie County
Scott
Samuel J. Tilden
Dpilton
Wm. L. Scott
Venango County
Warren County
Mr. Watsons
Watson
Hayes and the Napkin Talent Parable in Pre Election Clash
A sermon like critique compares a Republican candidate to the talent that hid in a napkin. It condemns inaction in Congress and Ohio governorship, praising the rival who improved capabilities and policy. The piece predicts the GOP party’s fate in the election, citing moral and political failure.
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Congress
Bouligny
Ohio
Hayes
Republican Party
Republicans rely on Tilden letter in Southern claims
Washington special notes Republicans hint Tilden letter aids support in the North and South claims. A southern claims commission member calls the document statesmanlike, while Edmunds, assistant campaign manager, says the GOP will distribute the letter and a circular to North Carolina and parts of Alabama. Bets favor Tilden in New York pools. statewide, Hayes expected to fare poorly outside NYC.
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Washington
Tilden
North
Southern Claims Commission
Ile
Claine
Edmunds
Republican National Committee
North Carolina
Alabama
New York
New York State
Hayes
Uncle Sam
Tilden victory would aid national confidence and rejoin prosperity
The Pittsburgh Post argues that a Democratic win with President Tilden would restore confidence and attract idle Northern capital to Southern investment. It predicts interregional trade revival, renewed business ties, and overall prosperity, asserting Republicans have harmed the Union and Democrats will unite the nation.
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Tilden
United States
Jose
Pittsburgh Post
Examination of Finance Reports Reveals Massive Tax Deficiency
An 1866 to 1875 Treasury review shows about 180 million dollars in Internal Revenue taxes not collected. Of this, roughly 53 million stems from non-collection in six Grant years across Whiskey Ring states Missouri Ohio Illinois Indiana Kentucky and others. The deficiency rises in presidential and congressional years as Republican majorities decline, with 139 million of the total 180 million due to Grant era non-collection. The report attributes much of the loss to fraudulent collusion between revenue officials and taxpayers to influence votes.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Grant
Ome
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Johnson
D. D. Pratt
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Office
Tilden Gaining in New York State Prediction of Large Victory
The New York Sun reports Mr. Tilden gains strength daily and that even Republicans concede a large state majority. It foresees Tilden as next president, notes Hayes would begin a Grant third term, and urges readers to examine convention accolades and lists supporting this view.
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New York Sun
Hayes at Centennial Returns Crestfallen to Columbus
Gov Hayes visited the Centennial and spoke briefly then returned to Columbus with a crestfallen look. In Philadelphia he was largely ignored by the general crowd, his name scarcely mentioned beyond a small circle of Ohio Republicans and ring politicians.
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Gov. Hayes
Columbus
Philadelphia
Ohio
Warren County Voters Urged to Back Tilden and Reform
A Democratic and Liberal County Committee urges Warren County voters to support Samuel J. Tilden and Tigsias A. Trenpricks in the upcoming November election. The letter emphasizes party unity, notes Republican dissatisfaction, and calls for high turnout to secure victory. A Washington dispatch contrasts Democratic optimism with Republican despondency and hints at political maneuvers in North Carolina.
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Republic
Samuel J. . Tilden
Tigsias A. Trenpricks
United States
Warren County
TripEn
Henonicus
Reform
Hayes
Indiana Election 1876 Plan to Secure Majority in Congress
The Portha Warren Ledger reports a plan claiming to honestly secure a majority in Congress and state offices without a voting majority. It outlines district strategies, noting hypothetical vote transfers among Democratic and Republican candidates and concludes with a signed local note from Heart's Content dated Oct. 24, 1876.
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Portha Warren Ledger
Congress
United States
Heennryn Baxter
Republicans for Tilden in New York and Ohio
The New York Sun notes many Republicans will back Samuel J. Tilden, forecasting a large New York vote and surpassing Grant’s 1872 total. Ohio Democrats press quietly to carry the state for Tilden, while gibes about Horace Greeley touch the era’s political climate and media.
German Americana Shift in Voting Toward Reform This Fall
The German American vote appears set for reform with both west and east papers predicting a Democratic path. The Illinois Staats Zeitung and New York Staats Zeitung signal large shifts from Republicans to Democrats, naming states such as Indiana Connecticut New Jersey Wisconsin and Ohio as likely to go Democratic. Also notes a New York projection that New York will back Tilden and reform, influencing the Union's overall result.
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Ilinois Staats Zeitung
Northwest
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden, Hendricks and
Reform
New York Staats Zeitung
Indiana
Connecticut
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Ohio
New York
Union
Sidewalk Improvements Ordered by Town Council
Borough notices require owners on Water Street East and West Water Street East and West Side to repair walks, raise grades, or perform specified repairs on listed lots, with deadlines. If not completed, the council will undertake the work and charge costs plus twenty percent to the lot owners. Attest A. Pickett Burgess, Clerk. Warren PA October 28, 1878.
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Water Street
East Side
Kuberly
Kirberger
P’t
Water S Treet
Jacob Barger
East Street
East Ride
Geo. Ball
John Mengel
Wim. Scott
West Ride
Geo. Harring
Geo. Ensworth
Dyman Martin
J Pulse Estate
H. Ency
Third Street
South Ride
Orris Hall
East Bide
Episcopal Church
Lota No
New Walk
Connell
Fot Sweers
A. Pickett Burgess
Kkorvs
Kine
Werren Pa
Market Delicacies and Grocery Staples Listed by Vendor
A historical market inventory lists fruits including peaches strawberries raspberries cherries plums and pine apples, plus vegetables corn tomatoes peas beans and pumpkins. Also shown are preserved goods such as olives mustard sauces pickles chow chow Worcestershire and various canned meats and seafood.
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Warren Ledger
OF New York
Thomas A. Hendricks
Mlectc Cranes
KR. BockaLl Istra
Robert F. Stesf
Geo. BR
Berrvit
Wright, Phos
Ceeshild
John Afoffet
John A. Morrison
Owen Tones
AL fTeg
Joel E. Laghiner
Jenry
Frinibos VW. Geo
Rowland
John Nealon
Joel R. McCaumani
Daniel D. Buas
LA. Wilson
Robert Taggart
Assembly
Dalrymple
WM. E. Stright
Pittsfield
Warren Academy
E. T. Valentine
G. W. Kinnear
Democratic County Committee
Saswen J. Tripen
Slayes
Lindsey
Stone
Morton
Blaine
Pennsylvania
The
Times and
Tribune
Gov. Tilden
Filden
Cincinnati
V. Daves
Ch’n Dem
Lib. Co
Agen
Rtepublican
Samuel
Toledo
Boston Post
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
the Germans For
H. B. Swoope
U.S
U. S
Customs
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Virginia
U.S. Navy
Fourth Auditor
Army
Daniel J. Morrell
Corliss
George’s Hill
Baker’s Dozen
Board of Finance
Messrs. Brock & Co
London
Stock Report
de Haven & Townsend
South Third Street
New
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and Reading
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co
United Companies of
Pittsburgh, Vitunilie & Bugaio R. B
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Northern Central Rairoad
Frestonville Pass
Be Co
Pape Catewissa R. BR
High Street
North Ride
Geo
P'T
Godfrey Haus
Jareob Suttor
Wmn. Lewis
Nathan Delaney
NIFTH
North Side
Geo. Marring
A.B Dalrymple
Is. Marlin
Jobin Knupp
Albrecht & CO
GRAND
Ansrecut & Co
Massus, Albrecht & Co
Messrs. Albrecht & Co
L. M. GorrschaLe
Frasz Apt
Gustave Sarrer
J. FP. HiaMens- Bieu
William Worsterfer
Kar
Albrecht&co
Arch Street
Young Hyson
Japan
TE Sie
Neptune
Bert
Biyles
Faulk
C. H. Hunter & Son, Warren
Warren, PA
Hamburg
Parmlee & Henry
Sas
GL. F
Olive
Acme
Shamrock
Miners
Dobbins
Saratoga
Gardner
Kent
N.B
Dr. Price
G. L
Red Front
Water St. Warren, Pa
van Chas
H. Davis & CO
Aiadelphia
Penn’a
JAS, Clarkeh, Jr. & CO
Dapris
Lehentaler
Ludlow, Rie
Penn's
Boxrick ‘Pakel
Grand St
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