Northwestern choice urged for Congressman at Large nomination
The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette endorses Lewis F. Watson of Warren for Congressman-at-Large, noting Gen. James A. Beaver declines. Watson, a northwest native and former congressman, has led in lumber and petroleum and headed Warren Savings Bank, with strong backing from Erie Venango and Warren counties. The Gazette backs his locality and fitness to represent the oil and lumber regions.
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James A. Beaver
Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Watson
Northwest
Crawford
Congress
West
Gazette
Public figures deny interviews and press sensationalism
Gen Grant denies being interviewed by a Southern reporter and Col Quay says he was never knowingly interviewed. Yet both appear often in papers with claimed quotes. The piece argues papers should avoid sensationalism and be truthful, warning that public distrust may grow next year if uglier accusations of lying spread.
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Gen. Grant
Col. Quay
Republican rouses support for Watson as Congressman-at-Large
Harrisburg Telegraph reports Hon. Lewis F. Watson of Warren, a Forty-seventh Congress member from Erie, named as a candidate for Congressman-at-Large. The piece urges Watson, an earnest Republican and businessman, as best for the party amid the free trade debate and current struggles.
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Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Erie
Watson
Harrisburg
Judge Grants Injunction Against Newspaper on Tariff Advocacy
A Nashville court restrains The American from advocating a protective tariff at the urging of Tennessee Democratic Committee chairman. The ruling is presented as a landmark stance on economic doctrine, with commentators noting it may not quell the broader pro tariff sentiment.
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Nashville
The
American
Democratic Committee of
Tennessee
America
Harmonious Erie county presses clash as judges seek pay rise
The Erie county Democracy and local papers quarrel while observers split yet seek harmony. Editorials urge higher U S judges pay from 3500 4000 to 5000 a year. Tanz Democrats in New York Legislature complain over city reform bills amid calls for quiet reform.
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Erie County
The
Observer
Herald
Ledger
Mart
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Roosvelt
Samuel
Cooper backs Blaine for President in Pennsylvania praise
Chairman Cooper endorses Blaine as the ideal presidential candidate citing his record and protectionist doctrine. He says most Republicans in the area favor Blaine and Warren county delegates are instructed to support him, signaling strong backing within the party.
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Cooper
Blaine
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Henry Clay
Clay
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Democratic caucus split over tariff bill and party unity
The House Democratic caucus debated Morrison’s tariff bill with an amendment to render it non binding. The split echoes 1860 tensions as Northern Democrats balance concessions to the South with local pressures, risking a rupture and party death in northern states.
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Morrison
Mark Tapley
Randall
Whisky bond bill defeated in Congress after big party split
Congress turned back the whisky bond bill by a 185 to 3 vote as Democrats and Republicans split, forcing immediate payment of 70 million dollars and 20 million due by June. Kentucky bourbon lobbyists express anger at the setback.
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Congress
Kentucky
Women at the Helm Move Across Seas and Rivers
Secretary of the Treasury just authorized papers for Mary Miller to own and captain a steamboat on the Mississippi. Solicitor Rayner had argued a woman should stay in the kitchen, but the ruling now allows an Ohio woman to command her own vessel. This marks a new expansion of women's power from land to sea.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mary Miller
Mississippi
Rayner
Ohio
Speer
Ministerial shuffle moves Berlin envoy to Russia
Our minister at Berlin was unexpectedly promoted by the President last week to be minister to Russia in place of the deceased Mr Hunt. He was promptly confirmed by the Senate. Bismark will note that Sargent stands well at home if he does not favor him.
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Senate
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Ingersoll
Col
Bob
United States
Boston
Washington
Hauer Kirsurs
Arms Thompson
Capitol
House
Uncle Sam
State Hospital For
Warren
Penna
John Curwen
President Urges $2 Million Navy Vessel Appropriation
The president sent a message to Congress urging a $2,000,000 appropriation for several new vessels, following the secretary's recommendation. The article notes the need for another boat despite the cost.
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Tur
Congress
Tax bicycle grows popular with league enrollments
The Tax bicycle has become very popular with 3 598 names enrolled in the League of American Wheelmen. New York leads with 718 members, followed by Massachusetts with 582 and Pennsylvania with 516.
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League of American Wheelmen
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Prominent Tammany Leader Augustus ScHELL Dies at 72
The prominent Tammany politician Augustus ScHELL died in New York last week at age 72. The report notes his stature in local politics and records his passing as a significant event in New York society.
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Augustus Schell
New York
Morrison
Riots Over Murder Case Shock Cincinnati
In Cincinnati last weekend a murder verdict sparked outrage after a man named Berner killed for money and was convicted of manslaughter. Indignation led to a mob that burned the jail and public buildings as militia and police faced gunfire, leaving 100 plus dead or wounded.
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Berner
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