Republican Convention Renominates Scofield in 19th District
Delegates at Ridgway August 2 nominate Gen Kane as president and A D Wood and M W Caughey as secretaries. Judge Scofield accepts renomination, lauds party gains, cites Union victory, Emancipation, and reforms. Resolutions urge unity and continued Republican leadership to secure legislation and political reform.
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Forest County
Ridgway
Kane
McKean County
A. D. Wood
Warren
M. W. Caughey
Erie
G. W. Scofield
Wm. Griffith
Erie County
Scofield
Republican Party
South
Union
Virginia
Agnin
House of Representatives
Confederate States
North
Washington
Steamboat Boiler Explosion Near Memphis Kills and Burns
A steamboat boiler exploded above Memphis on the first instant, killing about fifteen to twenty people and wounding or burning many others. The vessel caught fire and was burned after the blast.
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Memphis
Republican Committee Sets Altona Meeting Date
The Republican State Central Committee meets in Altona on August 16 at noon to plan the fall campaign and considers a full meeting if needed.
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Republican State Central Committee
Altona
Republican counsel from Judge Scofield cited in Warren County
The passage commends Judge Scofield's doctrine to Warren County Republicans urging united, disciplined action to secure party victories. It argues issues remain between parties, warns against abandoning the ship to the enemy, and urges faithful leadership under a proven commander to maintain success and avert conflict.
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Scofield
Warren County
Public Debt Reduction Under Grant Administration
The July public debt decrease tallies 17,034,123.74 showing honesty in Grant's administration. The article notes tax cuts by Congress and warns that slower debt payments could raise taxes again. It cites figures for reductions during July and since the war, with monthly averages and long‑term declines.
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Johnson
Gen. Grant
Congress
Grant
Cos Ensraerese
DGD
Ropo Sci. Nosecehsnpeca Nessens Vegube Ee
New York Population Projections Hint at Lower Census
New York’s population is estimated at around 875000 after incomplete counts, far below earlier million plus forecasts. Across Europe England's neutrality in the war is noted as unfavorable to both Prussia and France, with Napoleon opposing Belgium protection. The English government appears to prepare for possible emergencies.
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New York
England
Prussia
France
Napoleon
Belgium
Niagara Falls jump planned by Buffalo man for prize
The Buffalo papers report Frank Thorne, 25, plans to leap from the new suspension bridge at Niagara Falls on Saturday August 13 at 4 p.m. He would win 10000 if alive, else the stunt risks his life after a recent 125 foot elevator jump in Buffalo. Deputy Commissioner Douglas leads Internal Revenue duties while Mr. Delano recovers from a broken arm in Ohio.
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Delano
Internal Revenue
Ohio
Douglas
Frank Thorne
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Buffalo Papers
Proclamation to Army by Emperor Paris Valor and Duty
The Emperor declares he returns to lead the army to defend home soil. He warns of a long, hard war against a formidable European force, praising Africa Italy and Mexico for perseverance and vowing France will honor its fathers. He asks soldiers to fulfill duty with God’s support. The fate of liberty and civilization hinges on their success. The nation prays.
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Paris
Europe
Africa
Italy
Mexico
Address to Tennessee Voters Reflects on Past and Hope
The speaker thanks Tennessee listeners for their kindness and declares a retreat from public life, while urging a hopeful view of the future and praising the state’s people and especially its women. He emphasizes not dwelling on sorrows but pursuing prosperity and honor.
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Tennessee
Prussian weapons disputed amid world war rumors
The report notes Prussians deny mitrailleuses and Chassepots are deadlier than French claims while other items mention Dom Fernando of Portugal accepting the Spanish crown, a Madrid abolition society formation, and various international tensions including Cuban outrages, European diplomacy, and U S political moves.
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Dom Fernando
Portugal
Madrid
Saarbruck
House of Lords
Earl Granville
United States
Cuba
U. S
Congress
Tennessee
Col
Kirk
North Carolina
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia
Lewis Tunnel
Mercer County
Mississippi
Lady Thorn
Michigan State Senate
Memphis
Charles Wilson
Jefferson Davis
Chattanooga
Europe
Denmark
Mr. Disraeli
England
Mr. Gladstone
Napoleon
Rome
Father Hyacinthe
Gen. de Rodas
Senator Fenton Declines to Prolong Murphy Debate
In a letter to The Tribune the senator explains he opposes Mr Murphy's confirmation as port collector and chooses not to prolong the dispute. He cites party interests, prudent action, and the desire for Republican unity over personal vindication. He notes he did not expect removal of Gen Merritt and refused to pressure for changes. He says a Republican colleague can attest to his evenhanded approach.
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Sim
Tribune
Murphy
Port of
New York
Republican Party
Merritt
House of Representatives
Humble letter from R. E. Fenton July 1870
R E Fenton expresses regret at not impressing the President with assurances of his willingness to aid the administration. He says his reply draws more from feeling than intention, and signs a sincere though brief note from Jamestown dated July 27, 1870.
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R. E. Fenton
Jamestown
Prussian Victory at Weissenburg in French Territory
Heavy fighting marked Aug 3 as Prussian forces from the 5th and 11th corps and Bavarian troops under the Crown Prince struck Weissenburg and Geishill. French losses were heavy with many prisoners and a key French commander killed. Prussians captured encampment, artillery, and 500 wounded prisoners. Also notes ships in harbor and upcoming elections in most states.
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Carlsruhe
Weissenbourg
Lauterbourg
Strasborg
Weissenburg
Bavaria
Douay
Marshal McMahon
Geishill
Kirchback
Grenadier Guards
Sudered Severly
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L. F. Watson
Titusville & Pithole Plank Road Co
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A.J. Sink
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J. W. Humphrey
Webb & Canfield
Jennett Palmer
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James MaGee
Stephen Ditmars
Alexander Wallace
George W. Allen
E. H. Berry
L. D. Geer
Robert House
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Ozear Sly
R. Jones
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A. M. Thompson
Julius Baker
Marks & Benzing
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S. @. Campbell
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H. W. Morrison
E.0
J. H. Tous
S. Keesler
Geo. W. Riblit
Miles
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C. W. Rathbun
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A.C. Blodget
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Columbus
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Warren, Pa
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Penna
Horace
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Delilah Danforth
Justin Danfirth
Orpha Row
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Bednuron Row
John Row
Eliza Barker
Barker
Jane Ann Walton
Milo L. Walton
Guy Beals
Beals
Ezra Beals
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Samuel Graves
Beal’s Corners
Loutsville
Phelps Brook
West
Beal
Philander Parker
James Riley
Thomas Riley
John Dilley
John Riley
Barlow & Baldwin
Barlow and Baldwin
Egra Beals
Brown & Schnur
Lazarus & Morris
Wwe
E. T. Hazeltine & CO
Opticians
Allegheny Iron Works, Brown, Struthers & CO
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Hyde Mill
Spur, Bevel and
Miter Geering
E. H. Stearns
Brown, StrutTners & Co
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William Messner
Liverpool Crockery
William Messaenr
Mark
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Main
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