Press and Independent Republicans Seek Unity Over Convention
The Philadelphia Times defends the Press role in backing Independent Republicans and urges unity through a new convention based on fair terms. It argues the offer to form a new ticket under revised rules is a triumph, not surrender, and calls for the convention to decide the disputed question. The piece notes the New York State Convention will be held at Saratoga in September.
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Warren County
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Sylvester Walker
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Saulor Solomon Walker
Phebe Walker
Cherry Grove Township
Nancy Farnsworth
Warren
J.A. Weible
General James A Beaver's Civil War service praised by Hancock
Governor's Isuana New York May 9 1885 Hancock writes that James A Beaver from the 148th Pennsylvania served under his command in the Second Army Corps from Fredericksburg to fall 1864. He details Beaver's wounds at Chancellorsville Petersburg Reams Station and Cold Harbor and notes his brevet as Brigadier General for distinguished conduct.
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Pennsylvania Volunteers
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Petersburg
Cold Harbor
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Hancock
Democrat and Patriot Noyes Nominated for State Senator
Noyes, a Warren, New Jersey attorney, was nominated for State Senator last Tuesday at Franklin by the Democratic convention. The Ledger lauds him as an able writer and speaker with unassailable character and a zealously progressive Democrat. The piece notes past stumping for the Republican party and hints at editorials to compare with current praise of his Democrat patriot stance.
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Franklin
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue Reports Tax as Luxury Levy
The annual report shows government revenue of 146,520,273.71 from internal revenue with expenses of 5,108,300, a cost under 3.5 percent. Over six years revenue totals 748,831,071.01 with expenses 27,087,300, about 3.6 percent. The tax bill targets luxury articles, easily collected, with no unjust burdens.
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Merchants Applaud President Arthur Over Harbor Bill Veto
A broad coalition of New York bankers merchants and business leaders praised President Arthur for vetoing the River and Harbor bill. Chicago business leaders and many nationwide observers share the view praising his firmness and timely counsel. Congress could attempt an override, but the President earns commendation for standing firm.
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Congress
Bucks county paper shifts political allegiance amid turmoil
The Bucks County Intelligencer of Doylestown abandons the Independent ticket and endorses the Regular Republican ticket led by General Beaver as the Mitchell tub crisis drains the crew and weakens support for the ex Attorney General Lear who had long controlled the paper.
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Doylestown
Lear
Independent
Republicans Bear in Mind Tax and Election Dates
The notice warns residents of key deadlines the last day to be assessed is Thursday September 7 the final day to pay taxes is Saturday October 7 the last day to be naturalized is Saturday October 7 and the election occurs Tuesday November 7.
Republican Rally Speech Urges Straight Ticket Support
A Uniontown Democrat piece decries Democratic unity and urges Republicans to vote straight Republican, claiming unified party strength will yield victory against opponents and restore triumph.
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Judge Taylor to Run Unopposed in Nineteenth Ohio Race
Judge Taylor, successor to Garfield, will be nominated without opposition for the Congressional seat in Ohio's Nineteenth District. Jefferson Davis attends Methodist camp meetings in Southern Mississippi. The note implies no grievance against Methodists.
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Indiana Democrats Nominate State Ticket
The Democrats of Indiana nominated a state ticket last week. William H. English delivered a speech and contributed 25 cents. The remark ends with that funeral.
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Wm. H. English
Franklin Bank Loss Alleged From Cashier Craft Speculation
The Franklin Press reports cashier Craft misused bank and church funds amid oil and stock speculation. Funds totaling 3000 for the church poor fund and 711.63 of Venango Greys money disappeared, with Craft negotiating 14000 in stock proceeds. Craft, once trusted as deacon, was arrested after the piece was written.
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President Arthur vetoes River and Harbor bill amid constitutional concerns
President Arthur rejected the River and Harbor bill citing unconstitutional local appropriations that benefit specific localities. Despite his veto, Congress enacted the measure with a two thirds vote in both houses. Senate debate continued as they considered adjournment and a House resolution.
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Iowa Prohibition Amendment Adopted by Vote in 1882
Governor Sherman proclaims the eighteenth and nineteenth Iowa General Assemblies added section 26 to article 1, prohibiting manufacture for sale or sale of any intoxicating liquors and authorizing enforcement penalties. The June 27, 1882 special election produced 155,436 votes for and 125,667 against, a 29,759 majority.
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Independent sub boss vows reform amid partisan jabs
The speaker mocks a questioning man calling him an asi nine nincompoop and mountebank. He labels the Republican party with a string of infamous figures and says Independent friends march under modest leaders.
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