This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1878
Page
2
The paper requires readers to notice the date opposite each address to identify the issue. Communications are asked from all county and national areas. No anonymous articles appear. The writer’s name must be supplied as a guarantee of good faith.
H. K. Siggins of Conewango Township announces his candidacy for County Commissioner subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention. Many voters are advised of the bid and its party backing.
The August 10 1876 conferee convention endorsed a new delegate system for the Twenty seventh district. Delegates will be apportioned by 125 Republican votes for president plus a bonus for districts with high fractions and at least one per election district. Delegates will meet in Corry with a majority to nominate. A published list sets delegates by county and ward for Erie Venango and Warren counties to meet July 9 1878 in Corry.
Secretary Sherman in New York last week with bankers to resume specie payments as required by law. He sold fifty million four and a half percent bonds at over par, favoring the government. He believes the danger of resumption repeal is past and expects to pay gold for greenbacks in January, though public preference may still favor greenbacks once gold is seen.
The Oxford crew beat Cambridge on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake in the 35th boat race. Cambridge had sixteen prior victories and last year’s race was a dead heat. The text notes a future challenge against Cornell as a potential walloping.
Enthusiastic Georgia Democrats nominate Alex H. Stephens for President citing reserved purpose. concerns rise over Vice Presidency viability and the need for a president with a real chance of serving. The Harrisburg Senate reports a joint resolution to cut House members to 150, leaving the Senate intact.
The Detroit Post mocks General Butler for not removing Sunset Cox, arguing any act of kicking at nothing would harm the General and imply aggression toward an unseen target.
The Tur House at Washington has passed deficiency bills totaling 0,000,000 and promises more. The mechanism is described as reducing appropriations while a trend toward bell-panch, a non drinkable punch, is anticipated to shape future policy.
William M. Tweed, famed New York ring robber, died at Ludlow Street jail last Friday at noon. His death followed a complex mix of ailments worsened by long years of turmoil. No close relative present. daughter Mrs. Douglass nearby. Family scattered across Europe and New Orleans. The piece notes Tweed’s former political power, alleged crimes, and the era’s public anger toward corrupt politicians. The report also covers a Washington caucus that day, naming a National Congressional Committee and a set of resolutions urging the President to allow officials to participate in political meetings.
The Philadelphia Press argues Republican governance reduced Pennsylvania debt from 41 million to 23 million after wartime strain. It credits Curtin Geary and Hartranft with debt relief, notes real estate tax repeal, and asserts farmers pay no land tax under GOP administrations.
A Troy Times correspondent reports in Athens that Major General Grant was welcomed by the mayors of Piraeus and Athens, with crowds cheering and a violet bouquet from a young girl to Mrs Grant. Officials and citizens greeted the visitors, then Grant and party proceeded to the New York Hotel amid further acclaim.
Gen McClellan is described as a great smoker like Gen Grant but his puffing ends in smoke. Gen Grant dined with the King and Queen of Italy on Saturday with all ministers present.
The piece defends Gen Shields a wounded veteran and Democrat rejected by Republicans in Congress who proposed him as Door keeper. It notes his Civil War allegiance and Irish heritage, arguing Irishmen face prejudice despite service. The column frames Democratic opposition amid rebel majority and calls out anti Irish sentiment.
A sweeping collage notes domestic scandals and political maneuverings. Divorce rates rise in New York while famed figures like Vanderbilt face rumors of remarriage. Insurgent Cuban leaders surrender except for two seeking commissions. Notables like Lotta draw bonds, Stephens recovers, and Tilden funds debated. Reed of temperance oration slated at Chautauqua. McCormick seeks Senate seat with big spend, while Lincoln’s widow rumor debunked. O’Conner’s penitentiary past surfaces, Ingersoll fights copyright suit, Porter seeks reconsideration of Bull Run dismissal.
Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup marketed for coughs colds croup hoarseness and relief of whooping cough asthma and bronchitis. Warned as effective and safe with widespread samples distributed and available through druggists in regular and 10 cent sample sizes.
California records show 200 personal crisis reports in three years due to stock losses. A Chicago journal noted eight such reports in one day, suggesting a broader trend of deaths by own action across the country.
A young mother explained her baby stayed healthy during colds by giving Dr Fenner's Cough Honey. She also used Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic for chronic coughs. Prices were 25 and 90 cents.
Washington letter notes the 1877 fire left half the Patent Office exposed then rebuilt with 175 workers restoring over 10 000 models damaged by fire and 8 000 by water. Restored items include etched crosses a rose and a tree formed by flames relics prized by owners. The piece also covers political shifts in Congress with Doorkeeper election and Wright's 400 million public works resolution drawing derision from opponents.
Pittsburgh councils pass retrenchment ordinances saving 7500 dollars annually by reducing city officials. A Clarion county jail project of 130000 dollars fails to hold inmates as two prisoners escape using a 20 cent knife. Post mortem on a Spring Station young woman named Allen links death to tight lacing, with her liver stomach and intestines grown firm and causing severe suffering.
Sam Steenburgh awaiting execution on April 19 for the murder of Jacob S. Parker near Amsterdam confesses to eleven murders, numerous burglaries and arsons, beginning at age fourteen. He claims Parker was his victim and the tale is described as almost wholly corroborated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.