Extermination Demands Amid Modoc War After Gen Canby Death
The article reports strong calls for severe punishment of the Modoc leaders after General Canby’s assassination. It notes President and generals sanctioning forceful action, while urging restraint and adherence to humane policy, and describes command shifts and dispatch guidance from Washington.
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Gen Canby
Modoc
Gne. Sherman
Sherman
Gillem
Canby
Modoc Band
Sheridan
Custor
Washington
Delano
Secretary of War
Senate party gains eyed in Pennsylvania election
The report lists retiring senators across districts 5 7 8 9 10 11 17 23 and 29 and notes favorable fall results for Republicans. It predicts replacements by party and anticipates Speaker selection for next session with B B Strang praised for leadership and Anderson held up as a defender of the right and party fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
David A. Nagle
Philadelphia
W. B. Waddell
Chester
Delaware
Jessee W. Knight
Bucks
J. DePuy Davis
Berks
Wm. M. Randall
Schuylal
Edwin Albright
Lehigh and Carbon
A. H. Dill
Union
Northumberland
Perry, and
Snyder
D. M. Crawford
R. Bruce Petrikin
Centre
Juniata
Mifflin
Huntingdon
Geo. H. Anderson
Alleghe
Geo. B. Delamater
Crawford
Nagle
Waddell
Cooper
Senate
B. B. Strang
Tioga
McClure
Pittsburg
Alleghany
Legislature earns cautious praise for restraint and reform
The piece lauds the recent session for avoiding broad, hasty laws while praising officials who checked special legislation. It highlights major acts strengthening notaries need, charters, corporate taxation, and insurance, and notes reduced bill numbers and a measured, cautious record. It also critiques the Atlantic disaster and comments on Connecticut politics and civil service appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Russell Errett
Senate
House
Massacre at Colfax Leaves Town in Grief and Turmoil
Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal Colfax Court House massacre in Grant Parish after colored defenders were overwhelmed by white forces. More than sixty bodies were buried by arriving state militia as authorities scramble for transport and arrests remain elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Colfax
Grant Parish
Red River
Court House
Texas
Kellogg
Massacre in Grant Parish described after Colfax events
Attorney General Williams reports from New Orleans on a violent incident in Grant Parish where white Democrats attempted to oust colored officers. A court house fire followed a siege, leaving sixty five black residents dead and many others mutilated or drowned after surrender.
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New Orleans
DeKline
Colfax
Grant Parish
Modoc Attack Kills Canby and Thomas in Lava Beds Action
News from San Francisco reports the Modoc conflict escalated as Captain Jack and allied chiefs attacked near the lava beds. General Canby and Dr. Thomas were killed while Meacham and others wounded. 600 troops prepare to move and exact punishment for the massacre is urged as remains lie in state in Yreka with public viewings.
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Lava Rep
Yreka
Peace Commissioners
Boston
Charley
Jack
Gen. Canby
Dr.Thomas
A. B. Meacham
Mr. Myers
Frank Riddle
Dyer
Riddle
Mr. Meacham
General Canby
Dr. Thomas
Hot Creek
Cottonwood
Fairchild
Davis
Schenchin
Meacham
Thomas Hooker
San Francisco
Insurance Department Established in State
An act of the late Legislature created a separate Insurance Department with a Commissioner, one deputy, and three clerks. Governor Hartranft recently appointed Montgomery Foster to head the new bureau, a man long in charge of the desk in the Auditor General’s Department.
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Insurance
Auditor General
Hartranft
Montgomery Foster
Auditor General’s Department
Bigler fills Reynolds seat in Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention
Ex-Gov Bigler of Clearfield replaces Hon H H Reynolds of Lancaster in the state constitutional body. The change follows Bigler stepping aside last fall to back Curtin, now returning to secure the job. State Republicans meet in Harrisburg on May 1 to plan the next convention for Supreme Court Judge and State Treasurer nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Reynolds
Lancaster
Bigler
Clearfield
Curtin
Errett
Republican State Committee
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Postal cards to go on sale May First at post offices
Washington announces postal cards issued on May First and available at leading post offices. If you have no secrets you can correspond with friends or enemies for one cent instead of three. The ladies will all use postal cards.
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Washington
Borough of
Columbus
Warren
Pennsylvania
Borough of Columbus
WM. B. Noward
Burgess
Herifvins
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Glade
Glade Run
Z. H. Eddy
Eddy
Allegheny River
John V. Newkirk
Henry R. Keese
Mead Township
C. W. H. Verback
Recorders Office
Mead
County of
State of
Alson Rogers
Township of
Pennsy
Lvania
William Cousins
H. J. Taylor
Leonard Littlefield
Henry Kk. Keese
A. D
M. Beecher
Appointment of John B Linn as Deputy Secretary
John B Linn of Bellefonte is named Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth. Described as a capable lawyer and scholarly, he has limited political exposure and no prior legislative service. The appointment is regarded as highly suitable.
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John B. Linn, Esq
Bellefonte
Commonwealth
Senator Delamater Declines Relection in Crawford County
Senator Delamater of Crawford County declines to be a candidate again. George K. Anderson of Titusville is viewed as the rising figure for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
J. H. Douglass
Tidioute
Warren County
Delamater
Crawford County
Geo. K. Anderson, Esq
Titusville
Pope Pius IX in Ill Health as Reported by Cable Advises
Cable reports say Pope Pius IX remains seriously ill age near 81 with a long reign and eventful pontificate. Born in Sinigaglia 1792, he would reach 81 next month if alive. Observers note his era spanned Rome’s republics Italian unification and major European conflicts. The Pope’s condition is described as improved.
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Sinigaglia
Rome
Victor Emanuel
France
Kaiser William
Empire
Germany
Napoleon I
America
Pius IX
Destructive Salvador Earthquake Strikes City
An earthquake wrecked San Salvador on March 4 afternoon, killing eight hundred and destroying $12,000,000 in property. A fire followed, with aftershocks and panic as residents fled, while troops guarded the city and looting was feared amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspinwatt
Havanna
Salvador
Central America
San Salvador
Pennsylvania Legislatures Split by Profession in 1872 Census
A historical note lists the composition of the Pennsylvania Senate and House by occupation including lawyers farmers merchants and others. It also reports Mr G W Norvell securing agency to sell the Georgi Plan d Fortes built in James town New York and praised by Charleston professionals and newspapers across the country.
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Medill
Chicago
Curtis
New York
Civil Service Commission
Shellabarger
Ohio
Mr. Eaton
Pennsylvania Senate
House of Representatives
G. W. Norvell
Jamestown
Charleston
Charleston Courier
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W. T. Sherman
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Atlantic
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Ismay, Imrie
Connecticut
L. A. Cary
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Corry
S.B. Brooks
John N. Hummer
Christena McWilliams
M. E. Parsonage
A. J. Merchant
Henry L. Bellows
Elizabeth M. Fishert
Casadaga, Chaut, Co
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Herbie
Hli
Rosina Morton
Corydon
Diptheria
Bryson
Electa Arthur
Christ
Rdinance
Bur Kgess and
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Liberty Street
Second Street
Ss. H. Corswell
Market Street
Burgess and
Joln
Roscoe Hall
Agnes Wallace
Era Gain Ae Burlesque & Comedy Troupe
Clorinda
Sam, B. Villa Prince Poppett
B. B
Robin Hood
Robin Sam.b. Villa
Innocent Marian
Steve Ashley
Baron de Beeuf
J. F. Wells & Co
J. &. Villa
J. H. Rice
Presbyterian Church of
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B. Stoddard
Hiram Gilman
Conewango
Imber Lands
Forest County
Tionesta Creek
Ball Town
James A. Freeman & CO
Walnut St
WM. Bb. Howard, Burgess
Attest, Jones Smi
Altest
Jongs Suir
Bae Rsees
USS
Lair
Russell House
A. P. Gillmore
Warren, Pa
Estern District of
Roupe
Deerfield Township
State of Soap
District Court
W. A. McGraw
Corry Manufacturing & Lumbering Co
W. Davis
Sheriff's Office
Warren Pa
Taylor & Messner
Ealers
J. J.taylo Warren
T. S. Messner
Trushel & Henry
P. J. Trushel. Co
P. Henry
Dinard
House & Sign
Union School House
Hickory Street
Ww. Co. Rowland
John Major
WM. D. Brown
Adam’r. Warren
Simon
Lorenzo D. Way
Farmington
J.C. Hamilton
Adm
Sugar Grove
Sylvester Howd
Robert H. Wiggins
Smith’s Block
Scott House
Nesmith
Keller
Rush Bartlett & Son
Rush
Pleasant Township
Globe
Warren County Common Pleas
Phillip Bucher
Jacob I. Reig
John Dentzer
Jacob Sutter
Charles Fette
Lewis Drier
Warren Borough
Water Street
Philip Bucher
Jacob J. Reig
C. H. Noyes
Ake
the Beautiful Flowers
Ree
Auuleas Storrs
Babeison & CO
Painesville, Lake Co
E.G. Wood & Co
G. Wood
John Hill
A. B. Butterfield
E. L. Butterfield
Clap, Stone & Co
E. G. Wood & Co
E.G Wood
ER. L. Butterfield
H. A. Stone
KE. M. Clap
Cape
Lapist
Variety Hall
Geo. Reig, JR
Geo, Reig, JR
Nesmith & Hertzel
New Block
Warren Savings Bank
Holt & Smith
Arete Proprietora
East Warren
Clark & Noyes
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