Allen and Gates in political charges from 1866 67 records
The piece argues General Allen used personal influence in legislation, citing acts to incorporate firms and ferry rights with Allen kin and associates named. It criticizes Gates as a phantom, notes the Republican senator race in Venango and Warren counties, and laments Philadelphia papers exposing party fraud while endorsing reform and new independent papers.
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Allen
Chase
Gates
Gen. Harrison
Wm. Gates
Tionesta Valley
BR. B. Co
Theodore Chase
C. Allen
Alleheny River
Tidionte
Geo. W. Allen
Hssus Uauuayeky
Tidionte Sk. 2
George W. Allen
Q. C. Allen
Wa. Gates
Warren and
Pine Grove R. Kt. Co
O. C. Allen
Warren Improvement and
RB. R. Company
C. C. Allen
Tidbute
Ralston
G. W. Allen
Ollis
Lynching Threat Follows Miner Attack in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre on September 26 four African American men assaulted James English, cutting his throat and injuring his windpipe. Henry Thomas is accused of the cutting. A hostile crowd demanded Thomas’s release, shouting Lynch him, but police protected him. The wounded man remains in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Henry Thomas
James Welcome
Thomas Irwin
George Bazaine
James English
Trazel Street
Thomas
Ile
Political scandal letters reveal extensive mid 1870s bribery in Louisiana
The New Orleans Bulletin cites Kel logg and Carpenter checks from 1873 to 1874 totaling thousands to support carpetbaggers and Southern allies. It accuses Northern backers of paid influence, notes Kellogg’s reinstatement by Grant, and previews regional political shifts. The piece also reports on Assembly candidate Robert Taggart, Third Term debates, Judge Yates, and local financial troubles as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Bulletin
New York Tribune
Carpenter
Kellogg
Matt. Carpenter
J. R. Beckwith
Beckwith
U. S
Packard
J. B. Packard
West
Clark
Lefourche
Caleb
Cushing
Penn
Grant
Louisiana
Assembly
Robert Taggart
Sugar Grove Journal
Youngsville News
N.Y. Tribune
Utica
South Carolina
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Judge Yates
Ile
Major Taggart
Columbus
Billings
Wirtarp
Haven
Wagrtin Boes
Dean
Chandler
William
Williams
C. Diluinas
Senate
Congress
Caled Cushing
Kellogg Wasuinaron
Sim
Wim. Pitt Kellogg. EK
Coumse
ors-at-Law
Custon
New Onveans
Wm. P. Kellogg
St. Anthony’s
Business Outlook: Hard Times Ahead Prophesied
In Panava rata 1874 commentary, the author argues for a continued downturn through spring 1875. He cites unemployed rents, falling wages, overcapacity, and high municipal taxes as drivers of distress, while criticizing stockholders and political mismanagement. The piece also notes advertising power of newspapers, the Wanamaker store, and historical reminders beneath Philadelphia.
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Reading Railroad Company
Italy
Bargrum
Notable Deaths and Political Shifts Across Cities
Hon John Ganson of Buffalo dies after illness in court. Moulton indicted by Brooklyn grand jury in Miss E BD Proc tor case. Philadelphia Mayor Stokely grave illness worsens. German independents in NYC back Syracuse ticket led by 8 d Tilden. Elections show varied majorities by state and city, with Philadelphia set to host three new Democratic dailies, and The Mail becoming a daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedotnhin
The
Tribune
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Paxsons
Sam Josephs
Bill Mann
John Ganson
Buffalo
Post
Brooklyn Grand Jury
Moulton
Miss E
Proctor
Stokely
New York City
Syracuse
D. Tilden
Evening Chronicle
Germantown
McClure
Mail
Col McAllister Democratic nominee for State Senate in Pennsylvania
The article reviews Col J B McAllister as the Democratic candidate for the 4BLI district spanning Warren and Venango counties, detailing his Civil War service from district attorney of Perry County to leading the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Gettysburg, his postwar move to Venango County, and urging votes for his state senate bid based on honesty and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidiouts
Venango
Warren
C. W. Stone
McMaullin
Old City
McClintockville
J. B. McAllister
Col. McAlister
Stone
McMartin
McAllister
Warren County
J.B. McAlister
Pennsylvania
Senate
Keystone
Col. McAllister
Perry County
Allister
Penn
Curtin
Antietam
Camp
Sains
McCauslin
Cumberland Valley
Chambersburg
Camp Curtin
Andrew G. Curtin
Gettysburg
Fredencksburg
Kelly’s Ford
Chancelorsville
Bloomfield, Perry Co
Venango County
Vol. McAlister
Limeran Repuplican
Oil City
AU Burr
Tidioute
State of Pennsylvania
GH. T. Challey
District Court of
Sare
Taggart
Letters reveal alleged bribery in Kellogg era Louisiana case
Documents from 1873 show retainer requests and payments to F B Butler and others tied to the Pinchback and McMillan Senate seating dispute. The material alleges influence peddling with Gov Kellogg of Louisiana, including checks to senators and acknowledgments of large sums, supported by check stubs and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Congress
McMillan
Caleb Cushing
Williams
William E. Chandler
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
Gov. Kellogg
Gov
Miss Beecher's Appeal Sparks Controversy Over Libel Risks
Catherine Beecher defends her brother amid slander claims and accuses Bowen of fabricating charges about Tilton and Beecher. The letter questions motives, details alleged adultery, and calls for court restraint and public prudence in a case seen as a danger to women and moral authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Beecher
Bowen
Mr. Beecher
The
Independent
Stowe
Tilton
Courts of Justice
New York City
Behaif
Casar
Peekskill
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W. J. Woodward
Berks County
Jon
Latta
Westmoreland County
Justus F. Temple
Grettes Sugnty
Gen
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People’s City Ticket
Dieky G. Egbert
Yonango
J.B. McAlinter
OL City
Charles Coase
Pine Grove
George W. Kinnear
Youngsville
J. d. Wheeler
Farmington
Warren Academy
Hunter
Geo, Ball’s
Matt Carpenter
Capt. Taggart
Tie
Wim
Carl Schurz
Schurz
New Haven
Townsend & Co
Moses
Hogefield
Associated Press
Chestnut Street
Sixth
Jess
Market Streets
Robert Morris
Providence
Robt. Morrey
George Washington
United States
Richard Penn
John Adams
Sixth Street
John Wanamaker
Arch and
Fifth Street
Benjamin Franklin
Deborah
Reading Coal Company
Anna Dickinson
New Castle
Pa. Gazette
Theodore Tilton
Greeley
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Menador
Chile
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Stekeley
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Havemeyer
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Dix
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N.Y. Tirbune
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State House
KeHoge
Marshal Packard
Pinchbeck
E. ©. Billings
Kellogg Agt- Warmoth
Pw. U. Billings
Barrett
JR Bent
F.butler
Basson
Tony
Duan
Beng
F. Butler
Wim. P. Kellogg
Miss Beecher
Longmont
Col
Inter-Ocean
Hummel
FriLow Crrizmens
Rocky Mountains
Bummel
Boulder County
Buckingham
R. P. Hall, & CO
Nashua
N.H
Ayer
Dr. J
Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Burgess and Town Council
Termitus
Pop- Tix Street
Laurel Street
Popwir, Hazel
Laurel Streets
Sxco
John Siil
Burgess
Lhereby
Borough of
Ld Korvs P
Kina
Reese
J. M. Meads
Silver Witch
Ise
Sprimg and
Manninciara
Rockwell & Chacodoen
Rockwell
Clarendon
Warren, Pa
Ken Boot and Shoe Shop
Tuip Bysekema
Carver Louse
Lyseker
Guy
Rpue
Dennis McDonnell
George Culver
Fuli
McDonnell & Culver
McDonnell & Co
Tim
McDonnell & Culy
McDonnell
Mra
H.W. Brann
H. Hunter
Wierren
Fred
O. H. Hunter
Lolid
Neathy
Borel & Courvoisier
Sagne
Loon Stehst
Greenland Brothers
Keystone Block
Wakefield
WELLS
Melalic
Hendrick’s
JAS. Clark, Jr. & Co
Gmprit
Ledger Office
JF. Sager
J. F. Wells & Co
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