Brokenstraw and Nearby Names in Town List
A long OCR fragment lists numerous local residents, officials, and place names across towns such as Brokenstraw, Cherry Grove, Conewango, Deerileht, and Pleasant Lighhouse. The garbled text includes many individuals with initials and surnames, plus boroughs like Colougbuy and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw
C. Rick Donovan
Jen. Duprey
Cherry Groveal
Faragwo
J. B. Swan
A. McKinney
John Cooney
Cal. Arthur
Louris
Conewango
Fred. 2d
Philip Suchrist
A. Birmhor
Deerileht— Parker
J. B Eldred
J. Elk
W. Morris
J. Proper
Kerry
Ever Holt, Jr
Joseph Crnmer
Devic Mahon
Lo- Charles Wynn
Thompson Loomis
John G Lerst
John J. MewWilliams
Randiauhl
Geer
Peter BL
Smith
Lyle
James Kinzua
James English
Leomarad
Limestone
Fohn UH
McDonald
David Wiggins
L. V P. Davis
J. A John Purvis
Frank He
W.F. Sigging
Arthur McMinney
Geo. L. Finlay
Wm. C. Row Orr
UC. Retterer
Ruke Fitzgorkul
Wmisodore Messner
W. A. Efall
A Motto for 1880 and Election Reflections
A political letter discusses distrust of the Republican party and alleged fraud in the Hayes presidency, urging disavowal by voters. It notes Vermont results, Arkansas race, and Churchill’s Democratic governorship win, then moves to local politics and a defalcation case in Lucas County. The piece critiques Erie County sentiment toward Col. Watson and the Short-Way ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Hayes
Mayes
Charles Francis Adams
Vermont
Arkansas
Churchill
Garfield
Hancock
Tourpo
BE. B. Wall
Lucas County
National Party
The Judgship Nomination Battle in Warren District
The Greenback and Democratic Conferences nominate Hon. Rasselas Brown for President Judge with Irvington and Warren events. Republican candidate is Hon. W D Brown. The piece weighs age and health, argues Brown will outlive his term, and predicts Warren County results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasselas Brown
Irvington
Warren
W.D. Brown
W.D
W. D. Brown
Fon
BR. Brown
Ilia
Dr. Brown
Wasselas Brown
Galbraith
Elk, Forest
Elk
Forest
Judge Brown
Mr. Short
Republican Rallye Pennsylvania Sparks Campaign Sparks
The article surveys Pennsylvania political sentiment during the Garfield Hancock contest. It cites the Lancaster Intelligencer predicting Hancock's victory in Pennsylvania and New York, notes torchlight events, speeches by Gratuska Grow and others, and county-level GOP defections. It mentions Hancock support across states, endorsements, and commentary on Garfield and Sherman. It references a forged-father name escape in Venango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Intelligencer
Garfield
Pennsylvania
Pawcock
Keystone
New York
Indiana
Intelligencer
Hancock
New York Sun
Thomases
Solid North vs Solid South in 1876 politics
A Pittsburgh Post table shows Democrats outnumber Republicans two to one in the Northern belt, with seven of the largest Northern states voting more Democrats. The article calls the region the heart of the nation, noting its vast population wealth and political influence across states from Connecticut to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Post
Post
Connecticut
Atlantic
Illinois
Mississippi
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
The Way They Go and Political Letters from 1880
James R Bradley of Mercer County declares Republican distrust and supports Hancock and English. Major William Williams of Hollidaysburg endorses Hancock and English in a local speech to the Hancock and Begheh club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Bradley
Mercer County
West
James G. Blaine
Treasury
Warren
Ohio
Congress
Hancock
Fiis
Sam
Major Williams
Blair County
Tollidaysburg
Pittsburgh Post
William Williams
Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Gas Company
Hancock and
English ii
Hancock and Begheh Club
R. Williams
Fourteenth Regulars
Short for Congress candidate Alfred Short praised for anti corruption record
Alfred Short of Erie County is urged as a Congress candidate. Observers cite his State Legislature actions during bribery cases, his stance against four million in state debt for a corporation, and his labor friendly, anti corruption record. Voters urged to support him and oppose corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eirie
Dail
Col. Watson
Erie County
Alfred Short
Congress
Mr. Short
Evie
Warren County
Colonel Watson
Iiis
Short
Silverthorn
Pennsylvania
Tie
Wolfe
Union County
White
Mapes
Venango County
State of Pennsylvania
Northeast
Zitusville Sunday News
How Not to Do It and the Bank Note Debate
A 1880 letter argues against retiring national bank notes in favor of absolute paper money. It contends greenbacks cannot be redeemed while bonds remain payable in specie, criticizes Treasury policy, and defends bondholders from taxes. It calls Chittenden’s stance “how not to do it” and cites government credit and public debt as key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chittenden
Chittenden
Treasury
Congress
Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
Old physicians advice urges prompt treatment of coughs and chest ailments. Dr Layne & Son claim the syrup cures cold or cough quickly. 25 cent bottle, 1.00 per bottle, or six for $5.00. Prepared in Philadelphia and sold by druggists. Times notes shifting political fortunes for Republicans and Democrats in Indiana and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Layne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Digyl Dees Sree
Union Pacific Railroad in Congress and the 1864 Act
A critical review of the Pacific Railroad issue in Congress, detailing how the 1864 act was altered through conference reports and gag orders to favor private interests. The piece accuses lawmakers of betrayal, criticizes stockholder manipulation, and links congressional actions to broader corporate influence and potential graft around the Watson nomination.
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Nne Ledger
Winfield Score Tancock
William H. English
Lotors
Ad Large
Robert Monagan
W.il Plaugford
Congressional
John Staying
Edward A. Pue
John M. Camphail
Gills Dalict
John M. Moffit
Edwin Walton
Nathan C. James
George Filbert
James G. McSparre
Alf
J. Martin
Adam Geringer
Frank Turner
Bironingham
Davis
George A. Post
A. M. Benton
C. B.tieron
John S.salle
J. C. Paxton
C. M. Bowers
J. A. C. Buchanin
Christopher Magee
Holbert of. Gibson
Buirene
George A. Jenks
Jefferson Co
Venbital
Robt P. Deuilert
Sudel
Congreba
Alfred Sucre
North East
Tor
Abemitely
P. Kinnear
Oungsville
Troaburer
S. ¥. Davis
Trubter Warren Agadei
WM. HH. Pickett
W. A. Mead
Democratic Vigilance Committee
A. Av. Noyus
Westport
Clinton Co
New England
Grow
Democratic Party
Gen
Republican Rallye
Tyat
Washington City
United States
Washington
Montgomery Blair
Ben Butler
Worcester
Boston
Gen. Butler
General Hancock
Jie
Jis
Massachusetts
Union
Court House
Gratuska A. Grow
Senator Wallace
U. S. Senate
Warren Cornet
John Brown
Gen. Allen
Samuel J. Tilden
Gen. Hancock
Ion
New York City
Carr, M. Carron
Conneaut
Gartfield
Tru
California
San Francisco Globe
Sacramento
A. Hornblower
Golden Eagle Hotel
K. F. Welmeyer
Third Ward
Hancock and English Club
Gunner Winks
New York Spirit of the Times
France
Thomas Murphy
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Wall and Broad Streets
the Sun
Jamous A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
W. S. Hancock
Wm. 4
Credit Mobilier
Bob Ingersoll
Adam
Wesley Dewoody
Franklin
Solid North
Solid South
Home
Tur
Springfield Republican
Galusha A. Grow
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Phil. Record
Duds Peendent
Union Pacific Rairoad
Windom
Pacific Railroad Committee
E. B. Washburne
C. C. Washburne
Wisconsin
Pacific Railroad
Senate
Committee
Globe
House
Washburne
Railroad Committee
van Wyck
Yilliany
Yeniality
Bingham
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Watson
Hive Observer
County
Greenland Bros
Ture
Episcopal Church
High Street
Fred Morck
EAS Tere
Fine Watches
Reckford
Fao
Rockford
Pat
Theo
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Klux
Timothy
Claver
Lengo
Battle Crook
Mich
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