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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1879

Page

2

Announcements from Democratic Vigilance Committee lists towns

A county committee order lists dozens of local names and districts including Warren Columbus Township Cherry Grove Deerfield Meade and more, naming committee members such as Jd M Jackson L B Jones W R Rhodes and Henry Newbury. By order of County Committers RUPCS PY. KENG, Chairman.

Democratic Vigilance Committee Warren To Brokenstan Mike Lehnwing A. GC. McKinney Colenter Arthurs Conewango Fred Honburt Jd. M. Jackson Pri P Leonhart Columbus Township Aev. Smith Wilbur Lyons Emet Colgrove Columbus L. B Jones W.R. Rhodes Connelly Sunderlin John Williams J. Corydon White Cherry Grove M. Farnsworth J. Bowers B. Swan Deerfield D. IL Melicun J. B. Price David Brighttlinger Leonard Proper Dom Eitrod K. McIntyre TOIL Mik Henry Newbury A. F. Kilburn Loungsbury Firmington Ronette Jackson Morgan Loucks Creamer Freehord M. Staith Jabez Bindley M. A. Trvine Glade B. McTun U. C Pine GrivuTames II Martin Levi Brown G. W. French Piltafield A. J. Footer Wmn Stright Main Horn T Pleasant John Grunder Ernest Hipghouse John Disble Shefferd Rufus Gilson John Whitman J. Swain Geo Bish D. LE Don Spring Creek Bate Glilson Sugar Grove D. Wentworth Jas Woodside Emmry Davis South Wealpey Wal Priumph W. Ab Meconwam Currie, Jr Thompson Joseph Wlakesley Lorenzo Chee R Taggart J. Jr. Walker Philp Lloyd Warren Borough T. Be Tlerkstresser A. L Dabayruple Piomas Ryan Rupcs PY

Political Dispute Clouds County Convention Results

The piece discusses state and local political maneuvers with mentions of Maine and California elections, New York Republican conclave, and Democratic actions. It highlights confusion over nominations, party loyalties, and funding for campaigns while naming several figures such as Clinton, Chase, Allen, and Dawson in a critical editorial tone.

Dewoerats Clinton George Blair Columbus Ile Reuben Davis Youngsville Davis John P. Houser Limestone Chase Weible Clint. Phillips Gen. Allen E.T. F. Valentine Valentine Sood Theo Chase Allen Maj. Dawson Org

Democratic Defense of Free Ballot and Oppression by Ring

A speech extols Democratic principles, vows to defend the elective franchise, and attacks Republican control and a political ring. It denounces fraud, intimidation, and corporate privilege while urging an honest count and protection for voters amid Pennsylvania’s oil boom.

Democratic Party Republican Party Philadelphia Independence Hall Commonwealth Pennsylvania Senate United States House Ring Revson

Battle over reform and ring influence in Pennsylvania politics

In 1879 the push for a new constitution to curb corporate power failed to strip the ring and lobbyists from state government. Democratic leaders denounce bribery in Harrisburg, pledge to rid the state treasury of corruption, and rally voters to support pro reform candidates like D. C. Barr for State Treasurer as the Warren County Democratic convention endorses integrity, condemns Republican wrongs, and nominates county officers.

Republican Republican Party Fta Commonwealth Pennsylvania Democratic Party Harrisburg Phat Lancaster Barr United Voice of D. C. Barr Devourati Party Gro. W. Mittin Congress Warren County

Indictment of Kemble Salter and Others in Riot Bills Case

Grand Jury in Dauphin county found true bills against ex State Treasurer Kemble Representatives Salter and Poetroff and others for corrupt solicitation of legislation over Riot bills. Judge Pearson urged action but warned jury to avoid bias as Cameron ring suspected. A conspiracy bill against Wolfe Silverthorne and Short was also returned to show prosecutors’ actions. Evidence suggests guilt. only perjury or mercy can change penalties. See other column.

Harrisburg Grand Jury Dauphin County Kemble Salter Poetroff Pearson Commonwealth Cameron Board of Pardons

Democrats unhappy with convention ticket prospects

Report notes the convention’s action failed to satisfy the Democratic base and predicts a weak vote for the ticket. It mentions Siggins, once labeled a Democrat, now praising him after a speech supporting the Republican ticket.

Poison first aid with salt and mustard remedy

A Medical Brief advises an immediate remedy for poisoning or convulsions from stomach overload. Swallow a heaping teaspoonful of common salt and ground mustard stirred in a cup of water, warm or cold, to induce vomiting. As the stomach quiets, swallow the white of an egg or a teaspoonful of strong coffee to help neutralize remaining toxins.

White Squaw Hea p Brave at Fort Steele Springs

Miss Maggie Foreman and her party, guided by Jim Adams, chased a wounded elk after a rifle shot near the North Platte. Foreman fired multiple times, the elk dropped after her fifth shot, amid witness claims the brave ride resembled wind in a storm.

Maggie Foreman Fort Steele North Platte Jim Adams Adams Miss Foreman Mount Pleasant Iowa Union Pacific Uwe Medicine Bow Mountains Jim Adame Yuma Jack Hot Springs Churlton

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