Money Power and Populist Reform in 19th Century Speech
A fiery appeal arguing against centralized federal power and moneyed interests. The speaker defends US financial honor, attacks fiat currency, and urges resumption of specie payments while urging voters in Pennsylvania and Ohio to reject the two thirds veto barrier and demand a fixed greenback system.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Washington
England
France
Germany
New England
Long Branch
Denver
Omaha
Congress
Senate
Europe
Missouri
Maine
California
Atlantic
Pacific
Inez
Gar
New York Herald
Tam
Whites House
Otto
New York
Ays
United States
Ten Thousand a Year and a Governor Salary Debate
A polemic on Pennsylvania governor salaries cites an 1873 act fixing the governor’s pay at ten thousand dollars per year, compares past allowances, and labels Hartranft’s raise as improper fiscal excess while noting Geary’s influence and public corruption insinuations. The piece contrasts older governors’ frugal living with modern extravagance, and ends with a moral about corruption.
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Samuel Warren
Hartvantz
Pennsylvania
The
Commonwealth
Tate
John W. Geary
Jindley
Hiester
Ritner
Porter
Shank
Johnson
James Pollock
Andrew Curtin
Hartrant
Hartranft
Geary
Hartratt
Dublin
William of Orange
Great Britain and Ireland
Dean Swift
Swift
Charley Ross Wax Figure Tale Reveals Circus Scheme
Charley Ross's father recounts a Philadelphia Times interview detailing a wax Charley Ross figure at a circus in Canada and a ploy by a Philadelphia circus owner to claim a $2,000 reward. The owner boasted he would pay to exhibit the boy once found, prompting questions about the authenticity and sources of the likeness.
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Charley Rosa
Philadelphia Times
Canada
Cole
Charley Moss
Philadelphia
Charley Ross
Ross
Charley
Mrs. Ross
Circus
Jim
Mr. Ross
Pennsylvania campaign drums for hard money issue
The piece argues Cameron and Mac focus on cur rency reform while ignoring Ring corruption, predicting vengeance if ParsHine and reformers gain power. It warns of prosecutions, restitution, and open records under a reform governor, urging Democrats to seize the issue and avoid Ohio distractions.
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Pennsylvania
Cameron-Mackey Ring
Erie
ParsHine
Ring
Avery
Sam Josephs
Treasury
Mackey
Piollet
The
Commonwealth
Severa
Wright
Congress
Ohio
Y. Stel
Murder Near Labigeraree Reveals Gruesome Details
A body lay north of a waterway with wounds and a boot print. Deputy Hildreth arrested William Drew, 22, of Pem broke, amid suspicions of involvement in the murder as the coroner's inquest began and adjourned to Thursday.
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Nba
Hildreth
William Drew
Pembroke
Drew
Suncock
Do Women Vote Under the 14th Amendments Opinion of Chief Justice Waite
The case Virginia Minor v Reese Happersett asks if a U.S. citizen in Missouri may vote despite state laws limiting suffrage to men. Chief Justice Waite states the 14th amendment did not grant universal suffrage. states retain power to determine who may vote, and the court upholds Missouri and related state provisions preventing women from voting.
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Waite
Virginia L. Minor
Francis Minor
Reese Happersett
Supreme Court of
United States
Argumaut Ag
Wanan
A Chapter on Manners and Short Sketches
A fragment from a 19th century paper satirizes manners with precepts on civility and respect. It cites rules about behavior in writing rooms, hats, language, and table etiquette, then shifts to brief anecdotes from Galveston News and other towns, including a storm survival tale and local quips about fame, pride, and small moral judgments.
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Warren Ledger
Warren, Warren CO
Wavem
Morris
Scivens
Img
Ana Ander
Colwinn
Fuona
Hoffman
Warren
Second Street
Warren Savings Bank
Thur & Miles
Fred Morok
Scofield
Wilbur
Mt. Miles
M. Fisher
Univer House
Liberty 51
Variety Hall
BR. B. Stewart
Over Street
Episcopal Church
Ball
Shaffer
Wr. Mensner
Carver House
Pad
Lps
McDermott & Preston
Olice
First National Bank
J. Hodges
S of the Peace
Water Street
Mossner & Trushelagtore
Raphu
Ponson & Lindsey
Connactors
Johnson's Exchange
Jounaon
W. M. Saxossy
Peeecer
Rown & Stone
Attorneys At Law
RB. Brown
Gc. W. Stone
Scofield & Hooker
Liberty Street
F. Hooker
Lark & Noyes
Johnson’s Bachange
Clare
H. Novhe
NEW & Thompson
Ofice
Central Block
Tidioute
W. Allen
J. C. Thompson
Rown & Schnur
Wm, Schnur
J C. Lesser
ED. Preston
M. D
G C. McDermott
1St National Bank
W . Steadman
Hickory Street
Curver House
Allegheny Valley
Jttsburgh Railway
Houthward Trains
Rahn
Bollo
Titusville
East Titusville
Pieasant Falley
Newton
Garland
Pittsfields
Youngsville
Rvineton
Elisha Fentonvill Frewsburg
W. Ry
Uro Falconer
Vorinolit
Sacre Ville
Moons
Cassadaga
Armiro
Bufalo
Buith
Batavia
Rochester
Syracuse
Tica
Albany
St. Louis
Boston
Atlantis Express
St. Louis Express
Atlantic Express
Buffalo
Yun Dilly
Jamestown
Ayer
Gers For
A. Crore
Nots
Lake Shore Road
Dunkirk
Hall
Keystone Block
Warren, PA
Bia
Kropp
Itiote Aicicionst
John Kropp. Warren
Snyder & Wood
Afethodist Church
J. K. Weaver
Dealen IX
Singer Sewing Machines
Hazdltine, Orr & Co
Savings Bank
Warren County
Vorage Exchange
L F. Watson
B Nesmith
A J.hareltine
L. F. Watson, D. H. Hunter, P. Falconer, M. B. Dunnam
A.J
A. Kirberger
Jas. Cuark, JR
B, Nesmern
E. G. Woon
Stine
Fred. Fette
CCAR
Warren FR
Citigiairis
Fred. Yetsh
Stearns
dAddrew Corry Manufacturing and Lumber CO
Corry
J. Sager
D. M. Gross & Bro
Greenbacks
Ren Tees
F. Wells & Co
R. D. Bartlett & Co
GENT
Valises
Water St
B. Platte
Aars
A.C. Meyer & CO
Baltimore
A. Ruhlman
Chautauqua Lake
Chamberlain Institute
Edwards, A. M
Principxu
Randolph
John Grindley
D. F. Anderson
Tinlen
B. & McNerr
McNett & Son
MI. Msad
Honhart Block
Edinburgh
Milwaukee
Fovernor Cortin
Clevelands Ohio
New Hampree
Josie Langmaid
Nody
New York Tribune
Conconp
N.hs
James F. Langmaid
Pembroke Academy
Josie
Amos Ileytt
Academy
Price
Coop
TNA
Galveston
Lotta
St. Louie
San Francisco
Indiana
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