Grant Boom and Political Debate Across 1879 NY Vote
The Warren Ledger reports volatile politics with Grant's reception tours drawing mixed support and questions of a potential third term. It notes a New York statewide vote impact, Ingersoll's infidel rhetoric, Yazoo politics, and national pressures as Grant faces fatigue and GOP pressure. Dickens widow Mrs. Coates Dickens is named in his will with Georgina Hogarth highlighted as trusted, amid trustee arrangements.
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Dickens
Georgina Hogarth
Wei
Georginia Hogarth
A Frank Declaration on Gov Hoyt and Grant Support
The New York Sun accuses Governor Hoyt of Pennsylvania of frankness in declaring support for Grant beyond a third term, even a fourth term, and questions his suitability as governor. It laments the propagation of Grantism through society and warns that Hoyt’s election would be a public misfortune amid perceived empire ambition.
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Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Grant
N. Y. Sun
The Democratic Party Not Dead and Rising Again
The piece argues the Democratic party is not dead after November results, citing historical reversals from 1840 to 1879. It warns Republicans against crowing, noting past Democratic resurgences under Pierce and others, and urges adherence to Washington Jefferson and Madison’s principles to sustain popular government.
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Republican Party
van Buren
Wippecanoe
Tyler
James K. Polk
Henry Clay
Gen. Taylor
Buena Vista
Franklin Pierce
Gen. Scott
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Lon. William A. Wallace
United States Senate
Supreme Court
United States
Democratic Party
Washington
Jefferson
Maison
No Captain-General Wanted in the Army Debate
The piece rails against reviving a Captain-General for Ulysses S. Grant proposing a life office with high pay. It argues the idea is a vile anomaly in American politics, a possible monarchic sleight, and, despite supporters from various sides, unlikely to pass due to its top-heavy military ranks and the offense of the title.
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Gen. Grant
Philadelphia
Union
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Congress
Ls Oadies
How Far Can We Hear With The Telephone
A historical note asks how far telephone transmission can reach. An Edison claim hints at two thousand miles, observed during a Nebraska hunting trip when Robert A. Packer spoke with relatives along a rail and telegraph network spanning Bethlehem to Perth Amboy and on to Chicago and North Bend, Nebraska, with whispers audible over about two thousand miles.
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Edison
Robert A. Packer
Pennsylvania
Sayre
Mauch Chunk
Western Union
Bethlehem
Easton
Amboy
Perth Amboy
Chicago
North Bend
Nebraska
Eugenie Arrives in Paris and Heads to Madrid
Eugenie the former French empress arrives in Paris by government permit and travels on to Madrid with the English embassy's mediation. She stays briefly at the duke de Mouchy residence while authorities guard the scene to avoid demonstrations by supporters. Archduchess Marie Christine, future queen of Spain, departs for Madrid by special train an hour earlier.
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Eugenie
Paris
Spain
Duke de Mouchy
Madrid
Marie Christine
Empreas Eugenie
Attorney General Sues Warren Borough and Others in Luzerne County
Harrisperon Pa November 24 The attorney general sues Warren borough Sunbury Columbia and Parsons in Luzerne county for taxes due the Commonwealth on loans contracted by the boroughs. A Western newspaper notes subscribers’ unremitting kindness.
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Harrisperon
Warren
Sunbury
Columbia
Parsons
Luzerne County
Commonwealth
National Banks in 19th Century Report and Currency
The Controller of the Currency reports 2438 national banks since 1868 with 2050 active. 38 new organized this year, 38 discontinued, eight failed. June totals show 360 banks and bankers, with deposits near 1.89 billion. overall banking capital fell 62.9 million while deposits declined 181.8 million over four years. The report warns against excessive greenbacks and urges currency reform to avoid inflation and mispricing amid financial shifts.
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Savings Bank
Fire destroys bulk of Farmington business district
A major blaze in Farmington Minnesota yesterday night wiped out about four fifths of the town's business area. Fire engines from St Paul and Minneapolis arrived and gained control of the flames by early today.
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Sr. Paul
Farmington
Minn
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Aloes as a Dressing for Wounds
Dr Millet, a French army surgeon, recommends powdered aloes as a wound dressing to promote cicatrization and closure. It is said to relieve severe pain almost immediately and needs renewal only at long intervals, per Lesion Med and Surg Journ.
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Millet
Countess De Montijo Dies in Mapuio Tragedy
Ex empress Eugenie arrived in Mapuio on November 23 to learn that her mother, the Countess De Montijo, had died. King Alfonso greeted Eugenie at the station and news of the death prompted many visitors to inscribe their names at the Alba palace.
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Mapuio
DeMontijo
Alfonso
Eugenie
Alba Palace
Expected Meteoric Display Predicted This Week
Professor Procter, famed English astronomer, predicts a display of celestial meteors this week as Biela comet crosses Earth’s path. Observers may see several nights between November 25 and December 1 with a potentially very fine shower and new insights into comet dissipation. Also noted is the comet’s history of appearances since 1826 and its splitting into two comets in 1816, with later returns in 1862. A Southern depot clerk adds a sharp Cincinnati time clock placard about proper time.
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Procter
Biela
Whitened bill and vale praise the genial smiles
The poem lines describe nature in gratitude to a central person or force, with branches bowing and perfume filling the air. The earth and purple isles respond to gentle winds and scented breezes. The imagery evokes harmony between land and the source of blessing, creating a serene tribute.
Render Unto Caesar The Things That Are Caesars
A sermon-like analysis discusses the biblical incident with the tribute money in Matthew. It explains the coinage, the image and superscription on the denarius, and why Caesar’s claim to payment is valid, contrasting metal coins with paper requisitions and the broader concept of value and use. The piece also references linguistic changes and stresses practical taxation history.
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Hermans
Gaul
New
Jesus
Cassaris
Cesar
God
Aresais
Casar
Ane
James
England
Fences and Steel Innovations for Farm Enclosures
A drive to replace costly wood fences with durable steel alternatives spans the Mississippi to the Rockies. Barbed wire forms vary, with over 100000 miles erected but concerns about animal injury. The American Agriculturist urges improvements, new post designs, and illustrated analyses in a forthcoming issue from the Orange Judd Company.
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Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Atlantic
Iowa
American Agriculturist
West
Orange Judd Company
Broadway New York
Acknowledge the corn origin and other oddities in old notes
A compilation of historical snippets traces the origin of the phrase Acknowledge the corn to a 1828 congressional exchange about hay, corn and animal markets. It also includes notices about Home Insurance Company in Warren County, a Prussian Sabbath remark to Emperor William, Lincoln’s reaction to a manuscript reading, and a butter color notice from Wells Richardson & Co. at Burlington Vermont.
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New York Evening Telegram
Andrew Stewart
Congress
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
New York
Philadelphia
Wickliffe
Stewart
Mr. Wickliffe
W. Waters
Warren County
A.d. Hazalting
W. Warma
Warren Pa
W. White
Bloomfield, Ont
New Nation
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Glade
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Warren Ledger
Town
Robert G. Ingersoll
Indianapolis
Horatio Seymour
Yazoo
Joax Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
Fort Wayne
Erie Gazette
West Indies
White House
Treasury
National Bank
Lesa
Pcophc
Sresegeereenee
Coee Aegeneee
Stock Board
Mibing
Germany
France
Montigo
Southern
Cincinnati
Harvest Hymn
Bible Money
A. W. Morck & Go
A.M. Morck & Co
Tsawso Uch
IL. T
Pioneer Presa
Buckien
A.W. Merck & Co
Nunda News
The
Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
William
Lincoln
Sellers & Co
Pittsburgrr
Machinery & Tools
Oor
Wrorear & Rye
Twigen
Jase Daly
Hee
Glade Township
Borough of
Market
Second Streets
Second Street
Mrs. Wetherby
Conewange Creek
Conewango Creek
Thc Cn
Conewango Bridge
Milo Park
Joseph McGee
Ny Homestead
David Bealty
Anit
C. W. H. Verback
Warren, Pa
Parmler & Tevry
New York City
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
A. A. Davis & CO
Icture
Arren
the Ledger Office
Fred. Horck
Lave
Sugar Grove
Jamestown
Weles & Noyes
F. Wells
Janis
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