The Administration's Foes and Campaign Prospects
Washington April 5 1872 the piece defends Grant amid opposition from Democrats and Republican office seekers. It argues Grant has cut the national debt reduced taxes and expenses and boosted credit, while characterizing Democratic leaders as weak and divided. It predicts a Republican victory in northern states and outlines party dynamics and strategy.
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Republican Party
Grant
Kec
Democracy Clique
Congress
Blair
Senate
Wood
Philadelphia
New York
Mississippi
South Carolina
Alabama
Texas
Missouri
Schurz
Louisiana
Quilp
Republicans Name Delegates for Philadelphia Convention
Ohio and Iowa conventions named delegates to the Philadelphia Convention in June. Both gatherings were large and unanimous for Grant. Ohio favors Dennison for Vice President while Iowa supports James F. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Iowa
Liberal Republican urges self interest in office seeks revenge
The Buffalo Hepress notes a man growing liberal in support when denied office for himself or a friend. It argues the shift shows how quickly a politician can capitulate under pressure, turning toward extreme measures for revenge and political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Hepress
Election returns show Republican leads and majorities
The latest returns give Jewell the Republican candidate a 2000 vote majority over Hubbard the Democratic candidate. Temperance and Labor Reform candidates received light votes. The Senate stands 15 Republicans to 6 Democrats and the House 130 Republicans to 111 Democrats. The Republican joint-ballot majority is 28, up from 24 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Hubbard
Senate
House
Debates on Education and Politics From a Nation’s Pulse
The article cites phrenological and census findings on illiteracy and economic growth, urges public school tuition funded by property taxes, compares 1860s and 1870s wealth growth under tariff regimes, critiques the Cincinnati Convention as a Republican revolt, notes a new Illinois liquor law impact, and reports a May convention call by Stanton Hooker Anthony and Gage for a new party platform. It also gives March debt reduction and Grant administration praise, ending with a question about its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Isabella B. Hooker
Susan B. Anthony
Matilda Joslyn Gage
New York
Baptismal Debate Sparks Loud Teutonic Inquiry
A religious meeting featured a preacher arguing baptism need not require immersion but near water and sprinkling. A Teutonic stranger loudly approved, recounting biblical examples and asking if near near to the water or near the gate to the city brings salvation, as parishioners listened with mixed reaction.
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Moses
Breacher
Taniel
Rises in U.S. property values since 1850 noted
Figures show total real and personal property growing from 7.14 billion in 1850 to 16.16 billion in 1860 and 30.01 billion in 1870. Prof. Samuel F B Morse, father of telegraphy, dies in New York at about 81 on April 2, 1872.
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United States
Samuel F. B. Morse
New York
Hfriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Lottsville
Sugar Grove
Samuel Wynn
David Allen
John McDonald
E. M
Lotisville
H. Harmon
V. Davis
California quake rocks Sierra Nevada near Visalia
A March 26 quake struck the Sierra Nevada east of Visalia as the central force of California felt tremors. The Oregon Republican State Convention endorsed the Grant Colfax administration.
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California
Sierra Nevada
Visalia
Oregon
Republican State Convention
Grant and
Colfax
Various World Facts From 19th Century Almanac Snippets
A collection of brief notes cites estimates and trivia: A. T. Stewart’s wealth between fifty and sixty million. Texas population 818,579 with 756,168 native born. Baltimore City Hall cost 2.5 million. Brazil supplying two thirds of world coffee. Missouri coal beds span 2700 square miles. Japan advancing rapidly. a lager brewery starts in Yokohama. a Jewish hotel opens in Boston. Fisk estate dissolving. critique of wealthy families. praise for Warren Assembly member Shortt and his party's supporters.
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A. T. Stewart
Texas
Baltimore
Brazil
Missouri
Japan
Yokohama
Boston
Fisk
Prince of Erie
Astors
Stewarts
Vanderbilts
Warren
Shortt
Harrisburg
Global population and religious breakdown across regions
The authoritative figures place the world at about 1.350 billion people with regional totals: America 72.8 million, Europe 287 million, Asia 768 million, Africa 188 million, and Australia Polynesia 5.3 million. About 5,600 languages and 1,000 religious sects exist. Major faiths total roughly Greek and Oriental churches 58.7 million, Roman Catholics 195 million, Protestants 57.13 million, Muslims 160 million, Buddhists 340 million, other Asiatic religions 260 million, pagans 200 million, and Jews 6 million.
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Globe
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Polynesia
Ancient leap year custom of compadres in California
A Southern California paper describes a leap year custom among Spaniards and Mexicans. Names of men and women are placed in hats, paired to become compadres and comadres for the year. The man escorts the woman to events, and she attends his entertainments. the bond can be dissolved by mutual consent during the term.
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Church of My Choice
Youngsville
Sugar Grove
Illinois
Missouri
God
Nebraska
M. E. Church
Christ
Warren County
Macedonia
California
Window to memorialize Franklin at College of Philadelphia
Philadelphians plan a stained glass window to honor Benjamin Franklin at the College of Philadelphia founded by Franklin. Funded by alumni, the glass will show Franklin, Penns coat of arms, and Pennsylvania, with a centre inscription and side panels depicting a printing press and electricity discoveries. The piece includes a civic crown and a Ten Commandments of conduct for entering a printing office.
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Academy
Fourth Street
Franklin
London
Aerife
Levari K. Facias
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Sugar Grove
Warren Co. Pa
Franklin Miller
County of
Pennsylvania
Richard B. Miller
Henry Catlin
Watkins
Linus Miller
Cynthia S. Mair
Orphan’s Court
Hugh G. Mair
Cynthia
Mair
Henry Orr
Russell Clark
S. W. Davis
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Warren Mail
Washington
Washington, D.C
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Gen. Grant
Democracy
Great Orchard
Johnson Co
Neb
T. A. Hutt
Connecticut
Republican
Commissioner of Education
Phrenological
Cincinnati
Union
President Grant
Benjamin Franklin
Horace Greeley
Council of Friends
J.M. Mead
Warrren, Pa
Pine Lumber
Pine Lumber and Timber
Corry Manufacturing and Lumber Co
Corry, PA
E. A. Baldwin
Tidioute, PA
G.white & Co’s
Edge Tools
G. White & C.O
Honesdale, Wayne Co
S. P. Johnson
M. Lindsey
Johnson & Lindsey
Johnson’s Exchange
Story
Warren, Pa
Glade Township
C. Lessler
T. F. Parker
Catherine Parker
Erastus Barns
C. W. Hare
Wisconsin
Ontario Co
Binghamton
Albany
Seccess
Eevescee
Louisville
Kansas City
Peereeeeseerss
Cleveland
Doel
Chicago
Omaha
Corning
Rochester
N. Y. Central Road
Springfield
Worcester
New England
W. B
Shattuc
Gen’ Passsenger
Cincinnatti
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company
WH. Sumner & CO
Western States
M. J. Carr
Offerlee’s Shoe Store
Keystone Brock
Catherine Wilson
Freehold
Ugh Wilson, Adin
R. Lottsville, Pa
Delilah Curtis
J. F. Wells
Hoffman & Clark's Block
Sens E
SMITH
Mae
Carver House
Phillip Bysecker
Waren
Lycoming County Mutual Insurance Company
Joseph Hall
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
John N. Schnur
Hoffman & Clark
J. F. Wells & Co
J. C. Bennett
Sterling
Junius R. Clark
Pee
Old Exchange
Kitchen
H. Lee
S. Sforum
Wairen
C. Smith
Scott House
Nesmith & Keller
Ss. J. Fisher
Ffice
Dr. Douglass
Heriff
Dareagh
Deerfield Township
Tidioute
Enterprise
E. E. Clapp
George Genung
Lewis Butler
S$. W. Davis
Warren Pa
Egal
EOE
Clinton
Clark’s Sash Factory
Kirberger & Rowland
Greenland Brothers
Keystone
Carver
Walkefield Harth
Wells’ Patent
Rosewood
Walnut
Disston
Mann
Rowland
D. Crandall
HUIS
Union Block
Warren, Penn’a
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