Political attack taints a Pennsylvania State Treasurer bid
The piece denounces Cyrus Pershing of Susquehanna County and Victor Piollet of Bradford County as targets of a concerted press campaign by major Pennsylvania organs. It defends Piollet’s Grange work, accuses the Telegraph and Mackey ring allies of corruption, and criticizes McPherson and party politics while praising Pershing and Piollet’s reform efforts.
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Victor E. Piollet
Bradford County
Pennsylvania
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Mackey
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Pelegraph
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Treasury
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John Xentt
Senate
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Telegraph
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Legislatur
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Farmers Friend
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Reading speakership asserts Allen wins governor in Ohio
Ian Hendrick B Wright in Reading on the sixteenth claims Allen will be elected and Hayes counted. He warns of moneyed opposition, frauds by banks and federal power, but praises true Democracy. He notes 1873 votes and 1875 October gains, urging November turnout to defeat perpetual power driven by money.
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Ian Hendrick B Wright
Reading
Allen
Hayes
Ohio
Thompson
The
Democratic State Committee
William Allen
Fee
Ohio Election Sparks Jubilant Republicans Amid Controversy
The document reports on Ohio results with Republicans celebrating while alleging corruption and foreign influence. It cites Hayes leading and Governor Allen's growing support, noting Democrats carried 47 counties and Republicans 41, amid claims of money, lies, and German votes influenced by Schurz and Rothschilds.
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Ohio
Mr. Hayes
Carl Schus
Schurz
Rothschilds
Allen
Democrats Rally to Preserve Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Times argues Pennsylvania must rally with bold warfare to counter the Ohio result. It cites Cameron profligacy and Pilgrim placeman as foes, urges Curtin support, predicts Western gains, and notes Ohio’s 50,000 Democratic margin and post office deficits as context for Pennsylvania’s 1860s political stakes.
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Ohio
Philadelphia Times
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Cameron
Pennsylvania Election Stance Faces Reform Over Public Offices
The Philadelphia Times argues the November vote must curb city and state official salaries and curb corruption to revive industry. It urges voters to elect Judge Pershing on grounds of public duty and reform, warning of continued misrule under party politics. Ex-Gov Bigler doubts Ohio results aid Pennsylvania Republicans.
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Cameron
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Address of Chairman Wright to the Pennsylvania Democracy
Philadelphia October 14 1475 Chairman Wright urges Pennsylvanians to unite behind reform against federal treasury influence and banking interests. He condemns Ohio’s fight and calls for courage, energy, and loyalty to Erie Democratic resolutions, aiming to defend manufacturing, wages, and homes.
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Democratic State Committee
Piollet and Mackey on Bribery in Pennsylvania Politics
A comparison of Piollet and Mackey reveals divergent tolerances for bribery. The piece recounts Piollet’s 1846 bribery case in the Pennsylvania House over a bank repeal, his public denouncement, and a court-criminal trial, contrasting with Mackey’s alleged bribe practices and political resilience.
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Piotlet
Pennsylvania
Mackey
Pittsburgh
Pigilet
Court of Quarter Sessions
Piollet
Mr. Mackey
Philadelphia
Richmond L. Jones
South Pennsylvania Iron and Railroad Company
Jones
C. L. Magee
Allegheny National Bank
Magee
Piolist
Prallet
Funeral of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dimmick Held
The funeral for Hon. E. Dimmick, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, who died in Harrisburg, was held at his Tunk?dale residence. Gov. Hartranft and other officials attended as schools were closed and flags lowered. Dimmick’s interment occurred at Glen Dyberry cemetery. A. Th. Stephens remains in danger from recent illness. October 10 marked the seventh anniversary of Cuban independence declaration.
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Harrisburg
E. Pa
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Tonesdale
Hartranft
Temple
Linn
Wayne MacVeagh
Miller
Dunning
Glen Dyberry
Hoon. A. TH. Stephens
Grant's Federal wages and political call to action
A partisan polemic questions General Grant's $50,000 annual salary and $60,000 white house support, accusing him of neglecting duties, naming officials, and urging working men in Pennsylvania to vote against the Radical party to restore economy. It also notes Beecher's Plymouth Church event with Rev. Fred Bell and a dramatized scene involving William McDermott seeking relations.
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Federal Treasury
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Washington
Palace
Hts
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Delano
Fisher
Murphy
Shepherd
Casey
Durell
Leet
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Ike
Zack Chandler
Grant
Radical Party
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Bass
Plymouth
Mr. Beecher
Brother Alliday
Brother Shearman
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Drew Bradshaw
Mrs. Main
Bradshaw
Plymouth Churote
Vote Democratic Ticket For Labor Prosperity
The message urges voters to choose the Democratic ticket to end idle furnaces and for labor to be paid fair wages. It likens voting Democratic to a return of steady work, lighted forges, and a humming machine shop, promising wage security for workers.
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