Local Vigilance Committees Form Amid Turbulent Township Votes
A listing shows chosen frail vote takers and organizers for vigilance committees across multiple townships including Columbus, Farmington, Pine Grove and Sugar Grove. Names such as M. Schwing, Darina Mead, John Brokenstra, F.M. French, Wm. Dewey, Oscar Wright, and J. Senson appear among coordinators and residents. The document records a wide array of townships and several hundred voters, reflecting mobilization in response to local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eling
Tic
Sierat Mithee
Youghs
W—M. Schwing
Darina Mead
John Brokenstra
Folwell
J. WH. Juckson
F.M. French
Deanowan
Wsl Smith
A. G. Shutt
Mishael &Chirck
P. Sechriat
Fred. Hanart
A. Poeter
Clumbus
Lafayette Curtis
Wm. Dewey
Lori Wallon
Nelson Trisket
Daniel Chapin
Corydan
Ei. Sunderlin
Fons Williama
John KE. Woodhack
Perry Reot
C. P. Bailey
Cherry Grove
M. Farnsworth
John Senson
G. Wallace
Waward Muzzy
John J. Main
Wim
Join Johnson
Frovhull
Daniel Lott
Chapaberialn
W. B. Rice
Jamestewart Phile Wright
Farmington
Thompkins Loucks
J. Longhwet
G. Cramer
Preston
Mahan
Giade—Jaw
Kor
Ateh
Faoeb Amaan
Mitton Brasington
Teroms Knapp
Kinzua
James Leonard
Doln
Lyle
W. J. Shramons
Limenstone
John Myers
Willem Merkle
P. Kingman
Folin P. Trouser
Luther Green
Mead
Lemuel Grosenburg Jr
W. G. Davis
George Fartaol
Irvine
Irvine Mow Pine Grove—W. L. Thompson, Charles Chase
TM. Pabor
T. Putnan
Daniel Brogan
Pleasant
Danves
RB. King
Eo MaGee
Join Grundar
BP. Gal
Richard Ward
A. Bil
P. Mead
W. D. Kinnear
Mckioney
D. U. Bowman
Controversy Over Harrison Allen and Charter Practices
A local critique accuses Harrison Allen of discharging duties with disinterested influence while alleging bribery and favoritism in charter awards. The piece details the Tidioute ferry charter and alleges Allen used brothers as corporators and sold charters for cash. It questions transparency in the Auditor General’s office and cites court action to obtain public records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Allen
State Senate
Mmai
House of Representatives
Tidioute Ferry
Ralston
Warren and Franklin
Tidioute
Allegheny
Gen. Allen
George W. Allen
Assembly
Auditor General
Allen
Supreme Court
Harrison Aten
Aflen
Mail
Commonwealth
Idle Labor and Radical Policy in Postwar Pub Talk
A fragment argues that shops close and unemployment rises due to Radical politics. The speaker blames the Radical party for labor hardship and says idle men who voted Radical should remember their lack of work and means. The text references President Grant and white Southerners losing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radical
Radical Party
Grant
South
Radical rule sinks Pennsylvania industry and votes
A local 19th century letter blames Radical rule for economic decline in Pennsylvania. It argues frauds in elections harmed mills and manufacturers, costing the state half its value. The writer laments prostrated business and urges loyal leagues to make room for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreign
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Bachunge
Atrocity in Liberal Republican Convention Speech
A Liberal Republican brother of Senator Conklin used a speech on Gen Dix and the Credit Mobilier to assault the Republican party. The critique centers on Oakes Ames and the Credit Mobilier contracts, bonds, and alleged conspiracies, accusing party leaders of corruption and manipulation to gain influence. The piece argues the speech itself harms the party's image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. A. Conklin
Senator Conklin
Gen. Dix
Credit Mobilier
Oakes Ames
Oakes’ Ames
Credit Mobilier Association
Ames
Union Pacific Railroads Company
United States
Colfax
Spy Oakes Ames
Durant
Hoxie
Amos
Congress
Jlere
Grant
Grant Republican
Conklin
Beecher Libel Suit Against Tilton and Moulton Filed
The Evening Post reports Beecher sues Tilton and Moulton for libel over a Daily Graphic article alleging adultery with Mrs. Tilton. Indictments for malicious libel issued. defendants to appear for bonds. Also notes Beecher’s grand jury testimony and a promotion of a hair renewal product with testimonials from Mrs. Aldrich and chemists.
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The
Evening Post
Tilton
Henry Ward Beecher
Daily Graphic
Brooklyn
Beecher
Frank D. Moulton
Court of Sessions
Moore
Moross
Brooklyn Bagle
Nelson
Henry C. Bowen
Sian Messrs
Moulton
Art Gallery to Display Fine Arts at Centennial Exhibition
The Art Gallery on Centennial Exhibition grounds is under construction with $1,500,000 in funding from city and state. Sponsored by Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, the building will house paintings engravings lithographs photographs and other fine art during the Centennial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Gallery
Philadelphia
State of
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker, & Brown
Chambersburg
Valley Spirit
Watamaker
Franklin Institute
United States
Salvador
Gaatemilian Commission
Northampton County
Bethlehem
Henry Coppes
Leehigh University
Venango County
Johns. McCalmont
Delaware ‘County
Russia
Vladiner
Alexis
Pennsylvania Art Gallery in Fairmount Park Open to All States
A description states the Pennsylvania Art Gallery lies in Fairmount Park as property of the Commonwealth. It preserves and exhibits national and state relics and industry and remains open perpetually for Pennsylvanians with equal facilities and privileges. It permits works from other states and promises no discrimination between the people of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount Park
Commonwealth ‘of
Pennsylvania
Union
Sre
Political letters on Grant third term and 1876 race
A Washington cor respondent reports President Grant optimistic about Democratic and Republican nominations in New York and the 1876 path to reelection. The letter praises Grant’s domestic and foreign policy, critiques rivals, and discusses insurance firms, exhibition plans, and political figures including Dr. Egbert as a potential reform candidate.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Lilden
Dix Py
Pee
Democras
Grant
General Winfield
Hancock
General Grant
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Dix
Germans Rally to Back Tilden for Governor
The piece notes German voters organize to support the Democratic ticket for governor in November, opposing Dix and Wise, shifting from prior Republican loyalty due to liberal excise law opposition and publican extravagance, while Irish voters join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Jto
Dixs
Republican Party
San ‘Ag
Bitters touted as universal stomach remedy in period ad
An advertisement extols a medicine aimed at curing stomach, liver, and intestinal disorders. It attacks other tonics and laxatives, claims长期 relief from dyspepsia and torpidity, and asserts decades of popularity against rivals in the western hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tostetter
Croton
Eelc
Wes
Warren County Election Notice Optional Ward Local Positions
Warren County voters are informed of a general election to be held on the date specified, listing offices such as Governor Secretary of Internal Affairs and various County roles. The notice details polling places across boroughs and townships in Warren and surrounding areas, with procedures for inspectors and judges and guidance on vacancy filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy
Orsaenen
Orson
Ligut
Goremon
Podimion
Perpoy
Congress
Warren
Venango
Wharren
Warren Gonniy
Coyntyn
Wa Agculeny
S. Wade
Columbus
Tia West
Tidioute
Conewsnge
Court House
Warren Boro
Iie
Lonnsbery
Johm Bigeoll
Labisville
George Cady
Broke
Youngsville
Joh Sigving
Bor
Spring
Deexfield
Shaw's Hotel
Tidlow
Sterling
Wilh
Averill
South West
Enterprise
Eldyet
Glad
Glale
Byle
Sigur
Rhea Corydon
Falat
New West Comers
Gomtanert
Pennsylvania
Betty Lowe
Betty
Tee
Povernmient
United States
Davis
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Warren Ledger
Tinnsley
JION
W. J. Woodward
Burks County
John Latta
Wesisoreland County
Justus F. Temple
Greene County
William M’candless
People’s County Ticket
A. G. Egbert
J.B. McAllister
Oil Guy
Apt
Robert Taggart
Tidiute
Charles Cilase
Pine Grove
George W. Kinnear
Wheeler
Warren Academy
Hunter
War “County
Genlemen
Democratic and Libera County
Charles Densmocer
Charan
W. B. Dawson
2Ihanbe
DT. Payer
Sugar Grove
TM. Martin
Pine Gr
Do. Hedges
W J.B. Nelson
Dearfletd
M. Freuch
Brokenstraw
George Bair
John Grandes
Pleas
Tilton and
J. O. Aldrich
Wauseon, Fulton Co
O—R. P. Halt & Co
New England
A. A. Hayes
Dana Hayes
ART
Associated Press Letters
Logus Insurance
Foster
Bey
People’s Insurance Company
Penn Fire
Penn Fire Insurance Company
Fielding Lt. Williams
Thos. Blakemore
Garretson, Blakemore & Co
Andrew Moore
John Gibson, Sons & Co
Uliness
England
America
Pranklin Institute
Jas. W. Parkingon
Monton
Proskauer
Gan
Sherman
Treasury
Port of
Shermans
Gen. Sherman
Girard Cosmopolite
Egbert
Ile
Southern’ Improvement Company
Helias
Sam
Aoe
Booth
California
Tria
Forte
Gia
Se Curtis
Erin Prifteipies
Maine
Virginia City
PYS
Ab - Boydens Repair Shop
Eddy
Everybody's Own
G. W. Gruasen
Eceubhsuplat Eoetock Snl
Pullishers
Sansom St. Byih
Broadway
New Yorks
Neal
I. W. Leing N Uw Co
Ox Inry
Curban, & Co
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Goddmer
WAL
A. Howard
PLA
Plerce
Mich
Hiome
Stinson & Co
Portland
Purficwlarys Ree
P.G
Vickery. & CO
Augusta
John
Roots
Bitters
Buffalo
N.Y
Americ
Ubi
John Roots
AMC
Join Roots
Seneca St
ONT & CO
Forgato
GEO
Pas
Rockwell & Clarendon
B. H. Rockwell
Clares
Wieren
Water St
Carver
Howe
Buck
Warren, Penn
Ress
Greenland Brothers
Keystone Block
Jin
Warren County
Wakefield
Bendrick
JAS. Clark, Jr. & Co
Ledger Office
J. Sager
J. F. Wells & Co
Warren, PA
Sir Senso
Webbie
Goite
Crockery Ann
Moorce
Manivfactur
Heady
Exeter
Meade
Bole ‘Agta
Borel
Canrvois
F. Sagno
Leon Stchet
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