Quay Scandal and Cameron Plan to Save the Party
In the winter of 1879 Senator Quay faced a nervous breakdown amid heavy gambling and drink, with Messrs Walters Norris and others drawn into the treasurer’s troubles. Don Cameron, senator from Pennsylvania, intervened after Quay disclosed the danger to the party, arranging a confidential conference at Harrisburg to uncover the full sum involved, believed to exceed $260,000, and to map a rescue.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Don Cameron
Northern Central Railway
J. Donald Cameron
Renate Chamber
Simon Cameron
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Agalways
Ploch
Don
Sunor
Cameroun
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Pennsylvania
Flanders
Goss
Harris
Cameron
Harrisburg
Quay
Capitol
Sieteyman Quay
Onay
Philadelphia
Nort Broadstrait
Larksbore
Ouay’s
Thither
Day
Boia
Taaling Tole
Pennsyvania
New York
Ben Cameron
Pennsylvania Boss Quay Scandal Exposed in Riot of Facts
The article details Quay era treasurer manipulation in Pennsylvania. It cites bank loans at secret rates, Meadvill e and Harrisburg dealings, and the role of the People’s Bank in diverting treasury funds. It mentions James McDevitt as treasurer candidate and alleges elaborate schemes to secure power.
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Treachert
Helopidas
Treasury
Cameron
Quay
James McDevitt
Lancaster
Treasnear
McDevitt
Roias
Pennsylvania
Wallisinaport
Harrisburg
Delamater
Meadville
People’s Bank of Philadelphia
Inca
W. H. Kerble
Loseh
United States
Loach
Bush
Conaresk
Bear
Tue Woxip
Brooks Lagner
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Liquor Men of
Allegheny
Doner
William Friday
Vochiel Hotel
Guay
Senate
Gronks
Isaac Leensea
Ailemheny
Jas
Misa Imbrie
Nicaragua
Vanal Bilthrough Congress
Jit
Gov. Beaver
Shippensburg
Tha Re
Melevitt
AbcDevitt
Beaver Statesman
Garry
Bence
Statesman Quay
Samuel Logc
Schuylill Haven
House of Representatives
Losch
Schuyhill Bounty
Schuy Icail
Quays
Chiesto
Bill
Leeds
Nelson Reed
Glosel
House
Thomas B.taylor
Secretary of State
Beaver
Gill
Uayr
Wall
Gnay
Lowd
Warrisburg
Pecatre
Strauss Music offer at Madison Square Garden
A lively notice promotes Strauss and his Viennese orchestra at Madison Square Garden. It highlights a new published collection of Strauss dance music on heavy paper with regular sheet form and lists prices for various waltzes and polkas.
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Strauss
Madison Square Garden
Tam Worn
Strancementa
Tae Werniy
Tur
Watch Trust war foils buyers in mail order swindle
A historical critique charges the Watch Trust led by Elgin and Waltham with boycotting newspapers and suppressing American watch movements. It argues consumers face higher costs and counterfeits, urging buyers to insist on seven jewel standard American movements and warning against cheap imported cases.
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Turn Woxry
Forts Deasers
Tre Wonen
Elgin
American Company
Waltham
Watch Trust
Waterbury
Elgin and
Montauk Watch Offer Promises Low Gold Movements
Advertises seven-jewelled movements in ladies watches with Montauk price $13.75 and variations in engine turned cases. Describes watch chains in gold rolled form with low prices and discusses chain quality versus plated or hollow gold. Notes price differences by case, movement, and pattern, urging customers to confirm offer numbers and prices before ordering.
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Waitzes
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Nishex
Elgin
Resize
Waitham
Tae Wormh
Hampden Watches
Duezer Clseg
Elgin and
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Hampden
Tae Worlp
Eegey Blayen Jewels
C. Duober Watch Company
Jueber
John GO Dusber
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Tae Worup
Tse Wo
Montauk
Gigin
Wheeler
H. Taylor
B. W. Raymond
Letters From Subscribers Praise for The World
Readers from Lenaxox and Cara, Pa, and New York praise Tas Worrup for fearless attacks on oppressors and the exposure of Republican leaders. They Credit campaign literature with aiding Pennsylvanian Democrats and boosting governor prospects.
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Karraxsine
Taz Woxrip
Tae Worup
New York World
Pennsylvania
McCurnaves
March
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War on the Farmer fuels farmer thought and politics
In a handwritten note Camrie Brown of Fa. praises tariff articles as they provoke farmer thought and perplex Republican politicians. The writer urges continued publication, claiming the articles work like a charm and influence public discourse. J. B. Evays signs.
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Anks Camrie Brown
J. B. Evays
Money saved is money earned sewing machine offer
Classified ad proclaims low price on a first class high arm sewing machine. It urges buyers to order through THE WORLD for 21 dollars instead of paying 65 dollars to an agent, claiming a 44 dollar saving. The tone is promotional and targets bargain seekers.
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Johnson
Cincinenati
Express of Reilroad
Tees
Fontia
WORLD
New York
New York World
Army of Mail
Racine Wagon Company
TRE World
Burgy
Brewster Peace Co
Racine
Pheeton
Racine Company
Statesman Quay and the Harrisburg treasury scandal.
The tale recounts Statesman Quay’s downfall amid a secret raid on the State Treasury, stock speculation, and pressure from allies. It details Walter’s and Blake Walters’s involvement, the loss of nearly 200000 dollars, convictions, and the ensuing political fallout in Harrisburg. It notes Cam eron and Beaver’s roles and the broader Pennsylvania political corruption tide.
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Cabund
Lochier
Harrisburg
Homs
Sture
George the Elf
Boniface
Lochiel
the Lochiel
Statesman Quay
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Jones
Plake Walters
New York
Walters
Treasury
Hamuel Butler
Chen
Quay
Biske Walters
Blake
Cameron
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Simon
Atesman Quay
MD Square
Noyes
Blake Waiters
Surrey Theatre
Square Timbers
Tas Worup
Casiner
Spear
Tan Worth
Guay
Pardoning Board
Mitchell
United States
Gev. Hart
Robert Emory Pattison
Tariana Places
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Music subscription offer with Hampden watch ads
A long promotional page describes musical libraries, vocal and instrumental, with subscription bundles, free trials to friends, and prices. It then promotes Hampden movement watches and Dueber cases, listing prices, and trade discounts for subscribers. Includes reader letters praising The World and instructions to order, plus a heavy ad for watch components and repairs.
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J. Blake Walters
State Treasury
A. Wilson Norris
Supreme Court
Samuel Bailer
Delaware
Statexuian
Sauure
Tim Her
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Gobawat Company
Tures
Oreel Secs
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Minitz Winsox
Pavia
Uoffea
Walep
Vienna
Polkce Mazowski
Santieta Library
Saagielad
World Musical Supply Depot
Anne Rooney
Old Madrid
Love
Rae
Martin
New
Minsteai
Musical Supply Depot
Reneer
A. J. Sassfield
Broadway
New York City
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