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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1880
Page
2
George A. Jenks of Jefferson County and Rot P. Dechert of Philadelphia appear in the auditor general proceedings as listed, with references to the court and involved offices. The brief record indicates official positions and locales without further outcome details.
A long, broken OCR list names residents and officials by town including Cherry Grove Columbus Township and Warrens Borough with many misspellings and unclear roles. The fragmentary text reads like a directory or meeting roster with numerous personal names and scattered initials.
A statement criticizes the Republican party over alleged fraud in the 1876 presidential election and warns against supporting candidates tied to the fraud. The piece details local allegations in Venango and Corry, naming Col. Watson and Gen. Allen, and accuses campaign backers of monetary influence and patronage deals. It questions Watson’s nomination and urges honesty before voters.
The piece urges Democrats to back Alfred Short for Congress R Brown for President Judge I B Kinnear for Assembly and ex-Sheriff Davis for Treasurer as regular Democratic nominees who are also Greenbackers. It accuses opponents of deceit and defends the slate against Republican and third-party criticism, praising Short and defending Watson’s record while warning voters to ignore attacks and vote Democratic. It notes local cross-endorsement by Greenbackers and Democrats across counties to defeat the Republican ticket.
The Lancaster Intelligencer notes a revival of talk that Republican governors in Northern States could convene their Legislatures to appoint electors for Grant, claiming constitutional power. It argues such a scheme risks bold theft of the presidency but asserts Congress will block any subversion when electoral votes are counted before both houses.
An Oil City Derrick opinion piece lauds General Winfield Scott Hancock as a brave soldier and capable statesman. It argues his reelection would keep the country safe, honor the flag, and boost commerce and industry, asserting Republicans misrepresent him.
The Observer asserts Col. Watson hinted a certain faction would control Federal patronage if elected and offered cash to back his nomination at Corry. Manager Watson denies the charge in his own signature. Years of candidate bickering and patronage bargaining have disgusted Republicans who vow to act decisively this year.
Fragmentary historical newspaper excerpt discusses Garfield Credit Mobilier stock mention, Judge Rasselas Brown Greenback nomination support, Hancock insult in a Republican parade, and readers’ letters endorsing David Kirk and Alfred Short for Congress. Includes remarks on Silver Bill and party loyalties amid 19th century political tensions.
The piece argues W W Brown and R Brown vie for judge with questions of age and impartiality. It defends W W Brown’s fitness, notes party pledges, and counters claims of bias toward corporations. It cites Garfield, free trade, and protection debates, urging Republicans to stay organized and avoid overconfidence.
The piece venerates a gallant soldier, listing battles from 1862 to 1863 including Antietam and Gettysburg, with place names such as Churubusco Cerro Gordo and Fredericksburg. It proclaims always victorious, ever faithful, and calls the subject a statesman in peace and the next president.
Steubenville report detailing a large Democratic meeting with ex Gov Bishop and George H Pendleton predicting strong chances for the Democratic State ticket in Ohio and decisive support in Indiana. Leaders argue Hamilton County margin and Indiana business figures bolster expectations, while Garfield faces limited religious backing.
Mrs Hancock and her daughter in law greet guests at the General's headquarters residence while remarks on campaign humor and Puck caricatures drift through. The piece notes Mr Short's rising support in Erie and Warren counties with Greenbackers, and accuses Watson of buying nominations, predicting a loss on November 2, 1880.
The piece compiles George Washington’s Farewell Address on avoiding regional party rifts and misrepresentation. It notes Gen Hancock's anticipated election delivering national prosperity and social harmony, with Thomas A. Scott asserting tariff durability and business safety, and mentions Jay Gould buying the New York World to back GOP and Dem lines regardless of the president.
Special correspondence notes Democrats rebuking Judge Black for praising Garfield, preferring Bayard’s critique of Garfield’s record as 1869 75 corruption era clerk. Mentions Grant Hayes Conkling and Bonanza Kings flipping to Hancock, with concerns over October elections and regional outrages in the territories.
New York World reviews Mrs Jane Gray Swisshelm’s autobiography Half a Century. The second edition from Jansen, McClurg & Co. portrays her early spiritual precocity at age three, her lifelong pugnacity in abolitionism and women’s rights, and domestic disputes. She insists she was always in the right, a claim underscored by vigorous recollections.
Partial OCR of a balance sheet from a national bank showing assets and liabilities. Entries include bonds, stocks and mortgages, reserves from national and state banks, real estate, overdue items, capital stock, profits, and notes outstanding. Details are garbled but indicate standard line items such as due from reserve agents and due to other banks.
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