Western Pennsylvania politics and bank policy clash over credit
A local discussion cites Tyre Greenback movement in Rep White's district, criticizing Republican defection and heavy bond debt. Secretary Sherman hints at specie resumption amid hardship, while Hayes policies magnify interest costs. Newspaper contrast with Scofield claims, labeling Scofield a sophist.
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Criticism of Judge Scofield speech at Titusville sparks debate
To the Editor of the Ledger Warren Sept 23 1875 calls Judge Scofield’s Titusville address “great medicine” to the Republicans while labeling its arguments as diabolical sophistry. The writer mocks inflation theory, defends greenbacks, cites debt and currency data, and warns that laborers seek opportunity, not gratis money.
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The Judge and the Greenback Controversy in 1876
Mohawk August 17 1876 letters discuss currency policy wages and the resumption act with F E Spinner's view that 7 30 Treasury notes were currency and a critique of the judges rhetoric. The piece attacks hard money advocates and defends greenbacks while blaming financial power and railroads for hard times.
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Fist Republican meeting in Warren fails to draw crowd
A Republican rally in Roscoe Hall with Olmer and Gen Beaver advertised drew about one hundred attendees at most. Osmer attacked debt while Col Curtis entertained. many Republicans and Greenbackers left early, and the event was labeled a magnificent failure with few listeners and mixed reactions.
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Oil region letters to editors weigh Fertig support over Stone
In UPUSVILLE on September 20 1878 editors note oil troubles dominate discourse as testimony gathers. They compare Senator Fertig the oil region ally with Stone the Republican from the area, arguing Fertig champions producers while Stone lacks influence among colleagues. Fertig’s alignment with the oil interests is praised amid party divisions and the ongoing free pipe bill debate.
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Stone Oppressed by Ring as Fertig Backed by Senate
The passage argues Stone remains powerless while his masters resist a favorable settlement for producers. It contrasts the two Senates with Butler and Bradford aligning with John Fertig. They view Stone as the ring’s chosen candidate who defeated the free pipe audience.
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