People’s Convention in Warren Sparks Sharp Political Satire
A lengthy derisive account of Warren County’s People’s Convention, detailing chaotic delegate selection, improvised nominations, and factional antics. The piece mocks the event as a Democratic-backed sham with miscounted representation, dubious votes, and internal power plays centered on Warren area towns and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Glade
Deerfield
John Fuellhart
R. E. Scott
Limestone
Fred. Waltz
Eldred
Brokenstraw
A. Miner
Darius Mead
Elk
Freehold
Pleasant
Sheffield
South West
Cherry Grove
Mead
Corydon
Major James
James
Shugert
Judge Yates
Corry
Spencer
Greeley
William
Maj. James
Francis Bates
Spring Creek
F. H. Edsall
Tidioute
Jerome Babcock
Sugar Grove
Daniel Webster
Nate Brown
Hose Harmon
Davis
Dennis
Dan
Martin
Taggart
John Sill
Waters
S. WY. Waters
Temperance
Buel
Preston
Farmington
Baxter Auchor
Chase
Courgon
Dr. Axtell
Youngsvill
Baxter
Yotich
Warren County
Said
Wm. B. Howard
Francis Clark
R. E. Miller
John Miller
J. A. McGraw
John Gorman
Luther Green
Joseph Green
James Green
Snndrack Clipton
James G. Marsh
Register
Warren
Distrust Grows Over Repeated Disaster Doom Claims
The author criticizes ongoing doom rhetoric used to disparage opponents. It says the public sees through it, and Democrats are disgusted, seeking honorable defeat with flag upheld rather than pandering for scraps. It argues such tactics fail and harm the party’s credibility.
Ohio Democrats nominate straight ticket in old party lines
The Democratic convention in Ohio endorsed William Allen for governor with Barnabus Burns as lieutenant governor and H C Whitman, C H Scribner as supreme judges plus M L Dougherty as attorney general. They reaffirm the white man’s government stance and reject the coalition with “foreheads,” while the Virginia Democrats nominate James L Kemper for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
William Allen
Barnabus Burns
H. C. Whitman
C. H. Scribner
Dougherty
Alien
Court House
Allen
Greeley
Virginia Democracy
Jas. L. Kemper
Ramsdell Nominated for Virginia Lieutenant Governor by Republicans
The Pittsburg Commercial lauds Hon. C. P. Ramsdell born in Pennsylvania as a former Venango County representative and longtime Virginia farmer. It recalls his Roosevelt era radical stance, service as Assistant Clerk of the Senate, and steadfast loyalty to the Republican cause, endorsing him as the right man for Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Ramsdell
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Venango County
House of Representatives
Senate
Ife
Pitt” Ramsdell
Thad Stevens
McLean
Ohio
P. McCalmont
Franklin
Ramsdell
Wilmot
Fremont
Rasdell
Washington
N. Y. Tribune
Viginia
Ceser Nominated for Senator by Delaware County Republicans
In Delaware County last week the Republican convention nominated Hon. Thomas V. Ceser editor of the American for Senator after a sharp contest with ex Senator H Jones Brooke. Cooper praised for distinguished house service and editor and representative qualities. Hon C F Bullard re nominated for Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Co
Repub
Delaware County
Thomas V. Ces
The
American
H. Jones Brooke
C. F. Bullard
Buffalo Leurier Calls Dems Cleansing Thieves and Self-Seekers
A Buffalo paper lauds the Democratic party while accusing rivals of cleansing thieves and self seekers, hinting at internal manipulation. The piece questions why Ledger editor affiliated with a fraudulent people’s convention and notes a rough incident involving a warning received five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Leurier
Democratic
Ledger
Small and Simple Subjects in Political Nonsense
A satirical piece mocks Democrats and Liberals for debating trivial matters. A clown quips about tails and dogs while a sage figure warns about chasing mere small subjects. The column targets attention on the convention and possible distractions from bigger issues.
Sale notice for horses and cattle at Jamestown area
A notice announces sale of horses and cattle by Mr Slitchcock near Jamestown. The advertisement invites purchasers to bid and suggests potential profit from the auction.
Wawasset Steamer Burns, 40 Lives Feared Lost Near Potomac
The steamer Wawasset, on the Potomac between Washington and Curriman, caught fire around 1 20 PM at Chatterton's Landing and was destroyed. About 150 passengers were aboard, with between forty and fifty feared dead. Six bodies were recovered by 2 PM. The side wheel steamer, about 50 tons, was insured for 28000 and had just left in apparently sound condition. The blaze origin remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prevericksburg
Potomac River
Washington
Curriman
Chatterton’s Landing
Potomac
Colorado described as healthful land with parks and farms
The article extols Colorado Territory with its mountain parks San Luis Middle South and North Parks, climate healthfulness and mineral springs. It notes population, debts, territory size, agriculture stock and timber, schools and newspapers, plus a pessimistic take on eastern exaggerations.
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Colorado
Bunce Haws
Rocky Mountains
Lonsitude
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
New Mexico
Utah
Great Britain
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
San Luis
Rio Grande
South Park
Grand River
North Park
North Platte
Denver
Colbe
Rochester
P.¥. Basnam
W.C
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Warren Best
George W. Allen
J. J. Shearman
Kinzua
Starling W. Waters
R. Wheelock
D. B. Peck
JE. W. Mudge
Titeodore Chase
Pine Grove
Summerfield Warner
Warren Academy
Daniel Gross
Conewango
Morris
Erie Ellsworth
Williams
Culver House
Olcott
Crandall
Kim
Commissioners Office
Court House Yard
Dr. Shugert
Wm. F. Dalrymple
Milwaukie
Pittsfield
Lill
Mar
D. M. Martin
Edsall
Martain
Geo
Ensworth
Wn. Schnur
H. A. Jamieson
M. Miles
Groesbeck
B. F. Sloan
the Courier
Sloan
Titusville
Questrianaaxp
Oroximolocical Institutiion
Wueers
O’brien
Arenagerie
John O’brien
Upper
Nile
Central
Africa
Howdah
Ronnding
Rephew
C.F. Hartsen
Dutch Hill
G. A. Bruegel
Charels. Bartsch Jr
Emilia Smith
Gita Ituber
Court of Common Pleas
Holland Land Company
E. Sedorus
Crawford Counties
Enterprise
John Henry Smith
Henry A. Dunham
W. Davis
Sheriff’s Office
Greenlind Brothers
District Court OF the United States
Western District
Wim. Watson
Wm. Watson
Penna
District Court
Ss. H. Evans
Vidionte
Spring Creek and Eldred
Holmes
Akeley
Wm. J. Holmes
Pleasant Township
Warren Co
W. A. Goodhard
Pleasant, Aug
Revere Horse
Ss. EB. Woodruff
John Hall
U.S
Aucation
Jamestown
N.Y
Manomerr, JR
Mahomet
Napoleon 2d
Rysdyke
Napoleon
Mambrino
Chancelor
Messenger
Fortune
Geo. Clark
Otsego Co
Otsego
Morse Horse
Mount Holly
Cassius M. Clay
Abdallah
Flornaa
Gardner
Harris’ Hambletonian
Srand
Ysrenl Munson
Boston
Sir Henry
Mambrino, Jr
Gray Childers
Blaze
Superb
Ethan Allen
Harris’ Hambletoniain
Tallman
Membrine Messenger
Abdallah Chief
Woodpecker
Jupiter Abdallah
Westchester
Lewis
Durham
AI Sims
Spring Creek Township
Henry Heath
George Tucker
Hf. Heath
Wim. Fr. Johnson
Davis, Sherif
Warren Pa
Borough of
County of
State of
Connell
Water Street
Michael Wakarman
Charles Randall
S.v. Davis
Benewah
Flalland Land Company
Yseken
J. W
J. C. Bonner
Pittsfield Township
Sheritt
J. W. Bonner
Garland
John McKinney
W. Ross
EK. ‘J. Goodrich
Tidioute ‘Associates
Vidicute Associates
N. M. Barney
Kinnear Street
John Vietcher
BE. T. Goodrich
Heriff
Pittsfield ‘Township
Emily Page
H. J. Huidekoper
Chubb
Cornelia Bk, Chubb
John M. Page
Sine Grove Cemetery Association
Ss. W. Waters
Vine Grove
A. R. Curtis
Congress
EB. Woodfull
North Park Row
Rie
Ss. C. McCandless
U.S. District Court
Gilice
W. D
Prrrspunen
Feuns
Michael Makin
Nicholas Makin
Phillip Makin
Triumph
S. Bi. Woodrail
North Park Gow
Erie
S. K. Woodrat
Gs Gee & Ale
Sheerfield
Whitewood, &C
T. J. Clemons
Warren, Pa
Ponna
Abel Merrin
Lane
W. D. Johnson
Lowry Learn
Jacob Learn
Olive Merysen
Trerus
W. W. Wilson
Sugar Grovey Township
A. W V. Camp
Sul
Youngsville
A. W. Jones
A. W. Camp
WM. Jewell
Benjamin Ellis
Savings Bank
Carver
Water St
M. Waters
H. R. Crowell
Cashier
B. Eldred
J.B. Brown
J. R. Clark
I. A. Randall
Vv. Davis
A. D. Wood
Holman
L. D. Wetmore
Wim. Jagger
W. D. Brown
J.roy
L. L. Lowry
A. Hertzel
D. McKelvy
Dunham, Capron & CO
A. Ruhlman’s
Scofield
Buchs
Sore
Front Street
Episcopal Church
Guawa Npeer
Nrad Lesser
Dee
Col. Cortlandt and
New Church Sts
Richard P. French
Richard French
LADIN
Variety Hall
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