Election Wins Sterrett to Supreme Bench Amid Wheat Exports
Late dispatches report Judge Sterrett elected to the Supreme Court bench by ten to fifteen hundred votes over Judge Trunkey. The note details 2,401,971 bushels of New York wheat shipped last week in eighty vessels, mostly to Great Britain, and mentions Morton's probable successor and Tilden's limited influence in Washington. It also covers Senator Morton’s health, Oakey Han’s mysterious disappearance, Philadelphia Exhibition visitors, and remarks by ex Governor Seymour on Civil Service and Southern policy.
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Sterrett
Supreme Court
Trunkey
Supreme Bench
New York
Great Britain
The
New York Herald
Morton
Tilden
Washington
Sgx
Oakey Han
Tie
Ile
Seymour
Hayes
Account Standings Explain Bond Holdings in Europe
The article analyzes $1,000,000,000 in bonds held in Europe and costs $500,000,000. It notes 3 percent par value would have earned $210,000,000 in 14 years, totaling $1,020,000,000 in interest and gold with $1,140,600,000 net. It argues U S holders effectively pay 6 percent annually for 14 years, offset by receipts in gold and interest.
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Europe
United States
Aclomn
Totlyeats
Constitutional Amendment Aims to Limit Voting Rights to 1870 Majority Citizens
ABuckner joint resolution proposes amending Article 17 to restrict the federal and state vote exemption to U S citizens on March 30 1870 and their issue. The aim appears to bar Chinese or descendants from voting. Washington moves, plus timber thefts: 91 000 000 feet worth over 300 000 stolen from Minnesota public lands with most suits favoring the government. Also reports timber thefts for Arizona charcoal smelting use.
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Buckner
United States
Washington
Minnesota
Arizona
Democratic Victory Signals Shift Across Key States
Last Tuesday’s returns show Radicalism weakened and the Democratic party poised to govern for years. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Massachusetts tilt Democratic, with Republicans conceding victory. The piece discusses treasury corruption, calls for reform under Col. A. Co. Noyes, and notes a probable defeat for Judge Trunkey as it forecasts a Democratic Legislature and ongoing political change.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
Indiana
Massachusetts
Col. A. Co. Noyes
Trunkey
Radical Party
Elections tally shows Democratic drift across states
The report details Tuesday elections in twelve states with Democrats gaining ground in New York and Maryland while Wisconsin and Minnesota show mixed results. New York leads with a Democratic state ticket and varied legislative margins. Massachusetts reelects Rice. Connecticut lacks a full state ticket. Pennsylvania-wide returns predict Democratic gains, with 32,505 Republican majorities statewide offset by a net 8,460 Democrat majority for State Treasurer.
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Associate Press Dispatch
New York
Tilden
the Times
Senate
Assembly
Beach
Albany Evening Journal
Massachusetts
Rice
Connecticut
Newark
McClellan
Newell
Ater
House of Democrats
Pennsylvania
Hayes
Maryland
Thomas J. Keating
Virginia
Holliday
Mississippi
John M. Stone
Wisconsin
Mallory
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Sterrett
Supreme Judge
Col. Wilson
Republican State Committee
Hart
Democratic State Committee
Luzerne County
Associated Press Dispatch
Senator Morton Dies After Long Illness
Indiana senator Oliver P. Morton died in Indianapolis at 5 30 p.m. after a day of fading strength and repeated alarms. His wife and sons, at his side, heard his last words I am dying I am worn out. The Minty city bells tolled fifty four at his age and will toll daily at noon until the funeral.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Morton
Alarming Movement Threatens San Francisco
San Francisco on November 3 reports weeks of open air meetings where speakers issued violent incendiary harangues threatening citizens lives and property. Authorities resisted arrests, raising alarm among leading citizens and Chinese residents who seek protection from the disruptive movement. Substantial fear grows as hard times push desperate classes into action.
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San Francisco
Wm. van Voorhees
Wilton
Wisconsin
Indiana Bank Orator Faces Laughter and Debate
Report of Saturday's proceedings shows Mr. Hunter of Indiana delivering a National Bank speech long prepared, interrupted by laughter and points of order. He pressed for a banking system over greenbacks, presenting figures while others lounged and chewed unlit cigars, and the scene ended with weary remarks on financial congestion.
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Hunter
Indiana
National Bank
Conger
Mr. Hunter
Sayler
Fiunter
The Silver Bill Debated in the House and Senate News
Wendell Phillips argues for currency reform to curb London finance and aid labor. Senate projections split along party lines as Louisiana and South Carolina seats loom. The Silver Bill passes the House 163 to 84 amid mixed expectations for Senate approval. The piece notes regional voting patterns and an independent, nonpartisan shift in the Senate outlook.
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Boston
Wendell Phillips
Europe
New York
London
God
Man
Morton
Davis
Republcans
Booth
Christiancy
Louisiana
South Carolina
Senate
Eustis
Kellogg
Butler
Corbin
Spofford
Indiana
Phil. Times
Washington
New England
Middle States
Ohio
Missouri
Michigan
California
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Friends
Personal and Political mentions in late 19th era notes
A collection of political, social and personal items notes various figures and events. References include Gov. Bishop of Ohio editing a hymn book, November dividends in Boston totaling $2,708,640, a grandchild of Patrick Heary running for Virginia legislature, and remarks on figures like Simon Cameron and Ulysses Grant. Other items mention Moody’s Providence revival, temperance politics in Washington, and a metric coinage bill by Muldrow with details on gold content and legal tender after July 1878.
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Gov. Bishop
Ohio
Boston
Patrick Heary
Virginia
mel—Simon Cameron
Grant
France
Slayes
S. J. Tilden
Rutherford
Tweed
Moody
Providence
Temperance Society
Washington
Richmond
Harper
Ten-Broeck
Franz Sigel
Blooming Grove
Pike County
Muldrow
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Warren Ledger
Philadelphia
Kendricks
Williams
Voorhees
Chamber
Net Pronto
Mammoth Plundersize
Litle Mack
New Jersey
Democratic
Senator Morton
Astius
Democratie Walchman
McGill Farm
Tidioute
Indiana National Bank
Agathe
Cape de Verde Islands
Cape de Verdes
Mediterranean
Africa
Atlantic
Cape de Verde Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Mukhtar Pasha
Findley
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Equity
Chauncy Cobb
Eber D. Cobb
Florence Cobb
Emma Cobb
James J. Herriden
Albert Ebb
Sarah Cobb
J. J. Owens
H. Owens
A. Dunbar
George Cobb
Edson Cobb
William Cobb
Martin Cobb
Plainum
Amanda M. Hatch
John Skinner
Lucy K. Perkins
Charles Dinsmoor
Warren
Youngsville
N. Mead
Burgess
N. P. Kinniag
Clerk
Jhely
Orphan's Court
P. N
Mary A. Doty
G. B. Doty
Guardian
J. ©. Nichols
Minnie L. Neill
Robert H. Neill
J. W. Wetmore
Chaping
Charles D. Wetmore
Charles A. Wetmore
Boon Meat
Chaping H
Charles G. Wetmore
W. D. Brown
John Major
John FB. Vanepe
Leslie
Terrell
M. Milea
Joseph Akeley
James Green
Joseph Green
AST
W. J. Alexander
Register. Register’s
Asa Scott
Conewango
John Williams
Corydon
Orphan’s Court
Conewango Township
Allegheny River
Irvington
Scott's Run
John Shutt
Grunder
Shesterly
Arren
Irvineton
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
Scott
Novus
House & Sign
Union School
Hickory Street
Warren, PA
Rowland
TW Court House
Warren Borough
Wits
Jol
George F. Dinsmoor
Warren Neu
Dinsmoor
Ajos Corbin
Gorbin
Lot
Daniel Pound
Ngme
Sheam Lenton
Elk Township
M. Miles
Hinem Lenton
P, Gruber
Trly P. Gruber
Allen Block
Eddy & Co
Warren PA
B. G. Coo
GxEo
C. Cornelius
Johnson’s Exchange
Rob
HW Johnson
Doushe
DR. Sagh
Sages
Sage
Pierce
Roy. Plerce
M. Dy
Propry Tuffalo
Secior Bierce
Natire
Miner Sons
Kepee
HR. V. Pierce
Wor
Lutlalo
X.Y
A.nd
Parmlea & Henry
Hazeltine & Davis
Ohrhnafp
Qliberty
NEW Furniturs
Fean
Wealihy
Price
Old Exchange Building
J. Lenz
Dnalers
OLL
Tin
Penn’a
JAS. Clark, Jr. & CO
Wembeck
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