Garfield record to be corrected amid national pride in 1870s clash
A letter argues that James A. Garfield lied about Credit Mobilier stock and dividends, urging Congress to correct the record and banish a judge. It condemns the New York Tribune for allegedly repeating falsehoods and calls for moral leadership from Christian citizens and preachers in the Republican era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
Congress
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific
Garfield
Ames
Sergeant At Arms
Poland
Congressional Committee
WW. Y. Shibune
Repulican Party
Tribune
The Slavery of To-Day and Political Corruption
A historical piece condemns electoral corruption under Garfield in the upcoming election, comparing votes secured by employers to slave pens and auction blocks. It notes widespread coercion in Northern towns, plus a warning about the Greenback vote and remarks on Hayes’ savings and a scare involving nitro glycerine in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Tingland
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Mr. Garfield
New York
Stilson Zzutchins
Col. Ingersoll
Washington Post
Erie
George Mobery
Quebec
Short strong in election and mood in district
Hon Alfred Short showed immense strength in the late election and would likely have been elected in a non presidential year. Mr Watson carried about 1300 votes, trailing the ticket by over 1800, underscoring Republican support despite heavy campaign spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Watson
L Herald
Pennsylvania completes record vote in last election
The official vote of Pennsylvania shows the largest total ever cast, exceeding 1876 presidential turnout by 115,760. Republicans lead with a 60,523 rise, Democrats 41,924, Greenbacks 13,464, and Prohibitionists 621. anti Masonic ticket falls by 39. Garfield plurality stands at 37,276 with a 14,625 overall majority. General Phelps received scattered anti Masonic votes across several counties totaling 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Dauphin
Garfield
General Phelps
Allegheny
Beaver
Bradford
Erie
Franklin
Indiana
Jefferson
Lackawanna
Lancaster
Susquehanna
Wayne
Sarah Bernhardt Captivates U S Audiences With Talent
Readers know Sarah Bernhardt, famed French actress, now touring New York Boston and Philadelphia. Tickets sold fast with the first box in New York at 300 dollars and Boston revenue 27 300 in six hours. Critics praise her elocution, facial control, and expressive eyes, noting her artistry and industry. Wonder if she will come to Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Howard
Philadelphia Times
Bernhardt
France
Warren
Truth on Garfield Letter Evidence and Committee Action
The report details the Truth newsroom letter authenticity inquiry led by Chairman Barnum. It notes lack of committee access to the letter before publication, confirmation of genuineness by handwriting, purchase of electrotype copies, and eventual denial publication. The panel urges lawful punishment for violations and upholds need for truth. It also states no jurisdiction over local election-law fraud and calls for state committees to probe violations and expose offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smalley
The
Truth
Hart
Garfield
Trudi
New York Herald
Morey
WinLian HW. Barnum
Frederick O. Prince
Scott
Armstrong
Wierras
New York
Congress
Democratic National Committee Denies Link to Morey Letter
The executive committee of the Democratic National Committee held a private meeting past midnight. It issues a statement denying action on the Morey letter and explains the course pursued, naming members and proxies present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nw York
Democratic National Committees
W. H. Barnum
Frederick C. Prine Abram S. Hewitt
W. W. Armstrous
William L. Scott
Hiram L. Atkinson
Democratic State Committee of
Vermont
Bradley B. Smalley
Charles A. Canda
National Committee
Alval W. Sulloway
William C. Whitney
Outer Bridge
Uursey
Barnum
National Democratic Committees
Post
Morey
Washington Letter on 1880 election prospects and Congress
Washington correspondent reports nervous Republican leaders over New York fraud rumors, predicts Hancock lead but possible contest, outlines Senate balance and possible Cabinet reshuffles. Discusses Garfield era policy, potential Sherman Foster Ohio race, Don Cameron, Dorsey, Schurz, Kelley for Speakership, and looming congressional session includes apportionment bill and election marshal funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Garfield
Hancock
Empire State
Democratic Party
Ben. Butler
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Davis
Mahone
Judge Davis
Congress
Sherman
Foster
Ohio
Treasury
Don Cameron
Dorsey
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Carl Schurz
Kelley
Pennsylvania
House
Frye
Maine
Kasson
Iowa
McPherson
Ram-Butting Bet Sparks Town Wide Rumor
Two Chester County carpenters Stephen and Abraham wagered on Garfield or Hancock. A ram on Samuel Price’s farm became the centerpiece when the ram fell and was maimed, prompting suspicion of foul play. Stephen later says the bet was a joke and fears no real harm though the ram’s injury halted the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Abraham
Chester County
Darlington’s Corners
Abe
Steve
Samuel H. Price
Street Road Station
Price
Garfield
Hancock
Yonder Field
Buck
Taylors
Thornbury
West Chester
Street Road
Mr. Price
Stepilen
Brother
Whcb
Census plans changes to representation and member count
The piece notes a census preparation for Mr Cox's committee and frames the principal question as whether representation basis or member numbers should change. It observes the House size seems adequate and mentions Treasurer’s new pay schedule for clerks, pondering enforcement for officials and clerks. It also cites President Hayes’s salary practices and accumulated savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Puoono
Fragmented 17th Century Insurance and Patents Notice
A garbled colonial notice promotes a Philadelphia home insurance company with a $200,000 guarantee capital, agents for Warren County, credentials, and a physician endorsing Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The text includes patent solicitation by Edson Brothers, a 1586 establishment claim, and an 26 cent salve ad sold by A. W. Morck ColynovT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
W. Waters
Warren County
Derby hats at Gillmore Millinery Store offer best prices
A local advertisement claims Gillmore’s Millinery Store offers the finest Derby felt walking hats with low prices and fresh patterns due to heavy trade. A medical testimonial from Frankfurt Ky praises Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry for curing a daughter’s consumption like coughs and says it retails 25 cents to 1 dollar, with six bottles for five dollars, plus Swayne’s Pills for bowel health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Francfort
Dr. Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Swayne
London Hair Color Restorer and Other Medicines
An 1879 Brookin letter details relief from a long headache using Dr Leslie's prescription with a small and large bottle, praising its tiny dose and rapid cure. It sells for 7 cents trial and 75 cents full bottle, with endorsements from A W Morck & Co and Dr Whittier. Also mentions London Hair Color Restorer and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as widely trusted cures. Colonel E A L Roberts plans a high speed locomotive with Baldwin works to run at least eighty mph after previous lighter trial.
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Brookin, N
Messrs. Liker &Co
Leslie
Mary E. Thomison
A. A. Gibson
Barrytown
Duchess County
London
B+ Ayer
E. A. L. Roberts
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Colonel Roberts
Lake Shore
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Potter
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Snyder
Isa
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Pobeas
National Democratic Committee
Fideliey Mutual Aid Association
Warner
G. W. Stamm
Industrial Era
Albia
A. A. Rampay, M.D
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Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
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A. W. Morck &ColynovTa
Dr. Whittier
Pittsburgh, Pd
Dr. King
A. W. Merck & Co
Model Press
B. Riws
Louston
Tex
W. F. Woolard
Fairfield
Sweden
Newton
N. J
Paris
Sydne
N.S. W
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Chestnut St
Big PA
Fred. B. Taylor & CO
Cleveland
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Breed & Gara
McCurdy & CO
Par
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Chicago
Parmlee & Henry
Wood & Thomas
Third St
Methodist Chaarch Warren
Wm. M. Jackson
Ida M. Damon
Joseph Damon
W. OM. Irvine
Edward EF. McGraw
P. G. Stranman
Mary Yates
Minnie Yates
William VN. Yates
G. ¥. N. Yates
Joel L. Carr
Durias Cooper
Thomas W. Sample
Nathaniel Sample
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John Crooks
Thomas J. Baker
James Bates
Jesu
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G. W.N. Yates
He Finn
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Martin Arendt
Geo
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Register
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D. D. Redghardson
State Hospital For the Insane
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Peter M. Smith
Alvin
Parsons
A. Neghiard
Isaiah Jones
Frank Davis
Samuel Graundn
James Thompson
I. G. Pershing
Joseph Clinton
J.M. Wardwell
Lienry Fogles
John Conklin
Samuel Babcock
Mead
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W.S. Griffin
P. Berry
Randall Evans
J W. Chandler
A. Durlin
Dunkirk
Pittsburgh
R. Rh. Co
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Chas. H
A. Welble
Ofice
Warren, Pa
Holbrook's Military School
Sing Sing
Rev
D. A. Holbrook
Scientific American
Ituu Soumn
Ecwid American
Munn & GO
Park Row
Messrs. Munn & Co
Foran
Munn & Co
Iso
F & Jth Sts
Washington, Bd
J.c.bennett
Honharts Blocks
Stephens
Lebanor
Duff & Bons
Pas
GEO. Ball
Buss Street
Water Street
GEO Ball & CO
Acuitt
Bright
H. H. Warner & CO
Rochester
N.Y
JT Judlow House
R. Arnold & Brow Blacksmiths
A. Slertzel
Tauren
Meat Market
Eric Cogswell
Fisher's Block
Ape
Gramp
C. B. Livingston
M. 2
Superior Street
Toledo
Milapaid
Washington Ol
Hoston
Vwannen
Savings Bank
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M. B. Dunwam
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Belta
Marshall
Mich
Tom
Gwis Meyer
Schnur
Water St
Warren High School
the Academic School of
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Science
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Mall ‘Perm
United States
Latin
Usas
Nor.j. Dattion
W. M. Lindsey
A.B. Millar
James N. Myers
Bill Poster
Warren PA
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Penn’a
Myron Waters
Robert Dennison, Casnier
B. PF Dunxson
P.gMenn
M Wain
BR. Heir
V. Davia
J. R. Guang
G. W. Scofield
J.B. Mitchell &Co
Platte
Ae Renee
Hickory Street
Hertzell & Co
Proprietors of the
Liberty Street
Second
Tava
Ee Ae Harness Shop
rH’s Brick BiLock
Second ST
Warran, PA
Keller
F. A. Lehman
Warhizton
D. G
Etson. C. Rowland
Hickory
Werres
Rheumatic Remedy CO
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