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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1878
Page
2
The Graphic reports Thos A Hendricks leading the Democratic nomination race with Thurman second and warns that Republican gerrymandering in Indiana may cement Democratic gains. It cites Mason as Greenback ally, urges party unity, notes Democratic campaigns statewide, and highlights a broader shift away from GOP dominance mirrored in Maine.
A stern party exhortation urges Democrats in Pennsylvania to unite and support the state ticket. It cites Indiana’s near twenty thousand lead and gains in Congress, while noting Ohio’s mixed results and GOP missteps including greenback divisions. The piece attacks Republican critics and laments press sensationalism, urging loyal Democrats to persist in the campaign.
A wide audience in the Park heard Gen Cary advocate greenbacks as a remedy for debt and taxation, arguing for monetary reform to aid labor. He criticized Grant and Hayes policies, denounced the Cameron influence, and pressed for universal green money to relieve borrowers and sustain families.
The State notes Gen Cary made two speeches that left a strong impression, while Republicans struggle to mend the damage. The sharp impact of his addresses is acknowledged as surpassing any prior political speaker.
Senator Wallace addressed a large assembly of Democrats and Greenbackers in Ashland denouncing Sherman era policy. He urged a change of rulers and policy, criticized Republican finances, and urged engagement in elections to defeat Dill and Hoyt. He argued for a national circulating medium exchangeable for coin and urged Democrats to unite and end Republican rule.
The Warren county Democrats lag in nominating a State Senate candidate while Republicans push. A county convention appointed delegates to Ve nango two months ago, but no action followed. A local Democrat urges backing H P Kinn er against Cameron’s pick, predicting Kin near will beat any Republican, including Gen Allen.
The Freeman's Journal denounces a Know Nothing charge as a lie tied to Dill and notes his youth in Know Nothing times. It blasts the Catholic Standard for publishing a treacherous document and cites Philadelphia papers on Pennsylvania politics and Cameron’s power. The Mail questions why Democrats back J B White for Assembly, accusing Cameron influence and noting Reeves as a Cameron ally.
An Ohio official cites Barnes as Republican Secretary of State noting 7 Democratic and 9 Republican Congressmen, with Republicans in the minority on the state ticket. The Ball calls for Honest Money and Ohio redemption, labeling Ohio as Democratic like Iowa.
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