Warren Ledger Election Remarks and County Results
The Warren Ledger reports Democratic gains in the 1878 elections with John G. Hart elected to the Assembly from Elk by a large Democratic majority, Osmar of Venango as Congress member, and Lee supported for Senate. It notes Democrats carried seventeen counties, Republicans carried New York and Pennsylvania but lost Warren County. The paper praises Warren County voters and criticizes internal and external Republican pressure, asserting Democrats narrowly won by conviction and warning against censure from fellow Democrats.
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John G. Hart
Elk
Osmar
Venango
Congress
Lee
McAllister
Senate
Trinty
Butler
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Buffalo Courier
Provinetic Conference
Christ
Earth
Moe
W. Rh. Nicholson
Reformed Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Israel
Nicholson
Molyneux
India
Sand
Roghaud
Holy Land
Cameron
Quay
Lindeblad
J. B. White
Assembly
A. W. Jackson
Register and Recorder
W. J. Alexander
James Roy
William H. Maultby
Benj. Ellis
Sugar Grove
Thompson
Alexander
H. P. Kinnear
Kinnear
Hhis County
G. C. Thompson
Bondagy
New York Times
Glass
Republic
Sun
Daily Sun
the Sun
Official Summary of County Election Returns Read Next Week
Incomplete official returns delay full publication this week. A partial tally lists Franklin H. Lane and multiple officials across branches including Secretary, Assembly, Registrar, District Attorney, Auditors, Trustees, and Judiciary with figures aligning to a countywide vote. The article notes a complete results summary will appear in the following issue.
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Dejon
Peoples Victory. The Court House Ring Retired
A courthouse scene concludes as a long standing ring is retired from service. The article notes the end of an era with notable figures and communities reflecting on the ring’s historical role and impact. It underscores community sentiment and local celebration surrounding the retirement.
Warren County victory ends long Republican rule
A Warren County election yields a decisive majority for White and anti Cameron forces. The report cites extensive use of money and tactics but asserts the people overturned a long standing Republican ring and elected A. W. Jackson and others, while G. C. Thompson wins District Attorney amid ongoing reform.
Republicans Carry State In Tuesday Election Victory
The Sepublicans carried the State last Tuesday by from 20,000 to 26,000, on Governor Hoyt and Stone were elected. The Legislature will stand Republican, and Don Cameron will be elected United States Senator. The Democrats lose Congressmen in the Northern States and vain ru the Southern States. On the whole the Democrats will hold their own in the next House.
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Sepublicans
Hoyt
Stone
Don Cameron
United States
Vain
Indian Cradles and Child Life among Indigenous Peoples
An 19th century essay contrasts Indian and European child care. It describes pappoose cradles, binding methods, and daily nursing practices, noting infant illness treated by shamans and the high value placed on communal labor, equality, and child rearing among Indigenous communities.
Early Corry settlers endure harsh frontier life and wanderings
A reader recalls Corry's pioneer days. In 1837 he arrives with family, scant resources, and a log house that sinks into the floor during a harsh winter. He trades, peddles maple sugar, and travels to Erie and Louisiana for provisions, returning home after grueling ordeals, amid mixed political loyalties and rough frontier conditions. The piece notes early structures near the turnpike, the first dish factory, and the first frame house, as well as the A. & G. W. and P. & EB railroads at the forks.
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Corry
Concord Township
Crawford County
Havenna
Ohio
Erie
Brokenshaw
Mississippi
Louisiana
Pittsburgh
Vicksburg
Cincinnati
Beaver
Concord Road
Boston
Turnpike
Jack
S. A. Bennet
P.& EB
Clara Morris and Her Husband In a Harsh Portrait
Clara Morris narrates a painful life with husband Derrick, detailing neglect, control, and public scrutiny. She laments illness, financial strain, and emotional estrangement while asserting resolve to endure for appearances and duty amid calumny and pressures from press and society. The piece also surveys burglary as craft, praising planning, signaling, and the peril of treachery, contrasted with liquor’s heart burden and a Buffalo Courier letter on a caustic public virtue critique.
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Harriet
Lam
Barriot
Clara Morris
Boston
The
Sun
Philadelphia
Buffalo Courier
Nine Rules for Young Men and 19th Century Postal Data
A mix of moral maxims including thrift and self reliance contrasts with late 19th century postal statistics. The piece cites adhesive postage stamps adoption in 1847 and government stamp usage totals, executive envelope allocations, and five year postal card issuance. It also notes a New York City bankruptcy assignment and an Hewitt interview denying cipher dispatches and detailing electoral expenditures.
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United States
Post Office Department
War Department
New York Evening Post
Hewitt
Democratic National Committee
Florida
National Committee
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Warren Ledger
Noyes
Allegheny County
Allegheny
Franklin H. ‘Lane
Wharles W
Stone John Fertig
Michael Stec
John Shaierogs
Jersor
Aaron K. Kunkel
J. Simpson
Africa
James L. Wright
Calvin Parsons
James P. Sterrett
Hi &, Ross
Danic! Agnow
Jd. H. Osmer
George A. Aen Gyrus c. Unmyp
Jd. W. Lee Dé. B. Me
Henry P. Kinnear
Caleb
J. Dennis James
Perry LD
Clark
Flw
Wright
Crit Murgh
M.S. Bunderhit Dimes
E. Hill
Thames Js
Melyard
William W. Kennsie
Trubters
Warren “Academy
Laban
Emzeltine
Joseph A. McGee
Atate Bunate
Prophetic Conference
Nichein
Tees
Court House
Redskins
I. W. Hilcott
Harper's Magazine
Tolby
Tiny
Red Jacker
Nessa
Mrs. Lemans
George Washington
Civine
Alaska
Mexico
Esquimanax
Ane
Blindmean
Indlian Bey
Devil
J. C
Derrick
Scott
Bulwer
Ainsworth
Rob Roy
Paul Clifford
Jonathan Wild
Blueskin
Jack Sheppard
Barglar
Todleben
Manhattan Savings Bank
Hawkeye
Charles Knox
Broadway
Iis
Perry D. Clark
Waterstreet
Scotteht Block
Warren, Pnnoy
Sts
Geigerich & Linnes
Proprietors
Wise
Carver House
Hotorcola
District Court of the United States
District of
Weibel
Warren
District Court
Thos. D. Kellen
Sixth Avenue
Said County
R. W
E. M. Church
Charles Wilson
Jane Wilson
Jacob Wilson
Mary T. Wilson
T. D. DeLand
George W. Churchill
D. GB. Peck
Nancy White
J. Alexander
Register
Ocean's Office
Warren, Pa
Barrick, Holler Co
N. 4Th St
Phils
Emily
Allen
Z.E. Eddy & Cos
Warren PA
E.g.coox
Guo
Connutius
A. Cogswell
Fisher's Block
Carver Ffouve
Lessler
Exp Cas
Unezltf
Fisher
Weegsaw
Warren Co
Jamestown
Parmleee
Henry
Aper
Davis & CO
Wells & Noyes
A. , Wells & CO
Wellls & Co
Wells & Co
Wells and Co
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Wells & Co’s
Conarro
F. Wells
Janié
L. G. Noyes
SH. A. Jamieson
General Merchandie
Morce
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