Vigilance Committees Named Across County Townships
The County Committee selects Vigilance Committees for the year in Warren Warren Borough to South West, listing members for each town and borough from Youngsville to Sugar Grove and beyond. Chairman I. S. Alden and the Republican Committee oversee the appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Wm. M. Lindsey
A. P. Trushel
W. C
Youngsville
W. J. Alexander
N. Pp. Belnap
G. A. Jackson
Columbus
B. Howard
Wm. RB. Sutliff, Geo. Allen, ‘Pidioute Borough—F. M. Curtis, J. R. Coon
Jos. Weible
David 8
Thompson
Brokenstraw
A. Minor
Geo. Bates
O. C. Babcock
Cyrus Arters
Conewango
John Jones
Martin Ammond
Lucius White
E. A. Spencer
Jienny Raymond
Cherry Grove
Asa Plumb
Aber. Coryden
Morrison Flatt
Chas. Morrison
Fred
Byer. Deerfeld
F. C. Flanegan
W.S. Raydure
C. WH. McAuley
B. B. Siggins
D. Laughlin
Flk
Jacob J. Mack
David Dinsmoor
H. (. Holman
Eldred—Beach Sherman
Joel Sandford
John McIntyre
C. H. Whaley
Freehold
T. J. Baker
Webster Abbott
Joel Cary
O. P. Tuttle
Peter Sampson
Farmington
I. W. Brown
J. A. Marsh
Aaron Scranton
Glade
Wm. J. Thomas
Geo. C. Hinkle
Jno
M. Davidson
Kinzur
G. W. Cooper
Roy Strong
Louis Everett
Limestone
Richardson
P. S. Buck
Henry Baxter
Mead
B. W. Rogers
E. M. Clap
Benj. Pickering
Walter Horton
South West
W. J. Booth
Herbert Morian
G.N. Hunter
Alden
Republican County Committee
State Convention at Harrisburg Endorses Mackey and Judges
The Harrisburg convention proceedings praise the platform as bold and honest. Mackey receives strong support in a decisive vote signaling public confidence and opposition to the prior press attacks. Judge Gordon is praised as a capable, upright candidate for the Supreme Bench as Republicans anticipate a large October victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Harrisburg
Mackey
Wholeeile Slandex
Fon
J. G. Gordon
Supreme Bench
Sam Randall Defends Democracy in Pennsylvania Address
Randall calls for a State Convention in Wilkesbarre on August 27 to mobilize the Democratic Party. He urges focus on Louisiana's political crisis while criticizing both major parties for inaction, noting Beauregard and unification rhetoric and exposing party silence on pay issues. The piece contrasts Democratic hush with Republican accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Randall
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Wilkesbarre
Louisiana
Beauregard
Sam
Irie
Col. Curtis
Great
Ledger gives weak backing to the People’s ticket
The Ledger’s endorsement of the Democratic convention actions is described as a sublime but failed effort. The piece portrays despair and defeat, noting exulting passages end in a lament and a faint heart behind the braggadocio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Macbeth
Storm Struck Eastern State Crops and Struck Two Women
A powerful wind and hailstorm swept the eastern portion of the state on Tuesday. Two women, one identified as Scranton by implication, were struck by lightning. The storm caused significant damage to growing crops as it moved eastward over the mountains.
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I'yo
Scranton
Pennsylvania Republicans Choose Gordon for Supreme Judge
The State Republican Convention at Harrisburg on August 13 elected T. Gordon of Jefferson County as the leading candidate for Supreme Judge after a hard-fought ballot. Delegates from Philadelphia backed Paxson, while Gordon drew strength from Western PA, Butler and Chester counties, with Mackey chosen for Treasurer on the first ballot. The platform endorsed 1872 Republicans, fiscal restraint, tariff protection, anti corruption, and constitutional reform. The convention adjourned sine die after adopting the platform and related resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lochiel House
Philadelphia
Paxson
Chester County
Wim, Butler
Chester
Pennsylvania
Jefferson County
Butler
Gordon
H. Geyer
Allegheny
Robert W. Mackey
J. M. Campbell
Cambria
Samuel Henry
George F. Huff
Westmoreland
R. W. Mackey
Mr. Mackey
Supreme Judge
Scatuse
Iartranft
Commonwealth
Welfth
Repellion
Amended Constitution and Taxation Debate
The piece analyzes the amended Constitution as printed for public viewing before third reading. It argues against class legislation and propounds equal taxation on property, with emphasis on lands, banks, railroads, and enterprises while preserving relief for labor and avoiding tax on income. It notes supportive view from Mr. Struthers and previews editorials. A local political satire section mocks the President and a murder trial in Mercer County ends in manslaughter verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Struthers
George Mohan
A. A. Clay
A. J. Rummer
J. W. Winslow
Charles Ritter
Francis Frey
Democratic Convention Resolves Inherent People Powers
The Venango Citizen notes the Democratic convention edicts praising inherent people powers and cites other axiom like truths. It reports Jay Gould Ring’s failed gold manipulation, a two to three million dollar loss, and a modest Treasury gold rise with Secretary Richardson pleased by the department’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Parmice
Jay Gould
New York
Washington
Treasury
Richardson
Venango
Constable ill. Deputy Constable appointed by Court
D. C. Philips the constable has been sick with fever for several weeks. Captain A. B. Titus is appointed Deputy Constable by the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Philips
Capt
A. B. Titus
The Wawasset Disaster Highlights Travel Risks
The Venango Spectator argues that the Wawasset tragedy shows how travel life remains unsafe near shore. Panic and inaccessible life preservers worsened the loss of sixty to seventy lives after the Potomac steamer burned and sank, despite coroner and dispatch reports clearing the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasset
Venango Spectator
History of the Oil Region by Col J T Henry
A Chicago Times correspondent previews an upcoming oil region history by Col James T. Henry former Jamestown Press. The work will be exhaustive with world statistics on production consumption export and refining and include 40 illustrations. It runs 800 pages in the first edition of 10 000 copies with about half subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
J.T. Henry
Jamestown
James T. Henry
New York
Disaster at Wawasset Claims Seventy-Two Lost
Reports from the scene place seventy two dead in the Wawasset disaster. Daniel Lynch a local tailor is among the missing as are his fiancée and her two children. Prosecutors plan a suit against the Wawasset owners for overcapacity violations and license issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasset
Daniel Lynch
Lynch
Treasury Department
Diverse 1870s notices span politics to frontier battles
A wide range of items report on ex governors, tariff and trade data, court actions in libel cases, and a fight with Sioux and Pawnee forces. Reports include a Texas Democratic policy query, Grant era politics, a court-martial verdict on Captain Jack and Mo-docs, a $50,000 libel suit against the Chicago Times, and troop movements near Fort McPherson with Sioux and Pawnee casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuselah
Grass Hoppers
Iowa
Curtin
New England Lake District
Motley
Palsey
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
New York
Hoosac
Northumberland
Lock Haven
Chicago Times
Lucca
Uncle Sam
Graphic
Chicago Post
Texas
Buffalo
Virginia
Colonel Hughes
M’mahon
Sheriff Oyster
McKean County
Bromley
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Omaua
Snow Flock
Whistle Sucker
Fort McPherson
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Warren Mail
Supreme Court
Isaac G. Gordon
Allegheny County
George W. Allen
Tidioute
J. J. Shearman
Kinzua
Sparling W. Waters
E.R. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
B. Peck
KE. W. Mudgee
Spring Creek
Theodore Chase
Pine Grove
Summerfield Warner
Warren Academy
Daniel Gross
State Republican Convention
Ion. I. G. Gordon
Republican Party
Central Committee
Fifth Avenue
Gen. Grant
Gen. Bancock
Havemeyer
Matsein
Police Gazette
Long Branch
Cresar
V. Times
Eie Wawasset Disaster
Belluno
Italy
Grant Parish
Kellogg
R. Mott
Jacob Schnur
Caroline Haag
Enos White
Parish
Oswego Co. N. Y
Katy Meyers
Williamsville
Yankeebush
John Seifert
RCTIC
John H. Hull
Warren County
Rufus P. King
Greenland Brothers
District Court OF the United States
Wm. Watson
Penna
District Court
S. H. Evans
Court Pleas
Eldred
Holmes
U.S. Marshal's Office
W. D
Pittsburgh
Ris
Michael Makin
Nicholas Makin
Phillip Makin
Triumph
State of Pennsylvania
S. E. Woodruff
North Park Row
City of
Erie
S. E. Woodruff, Esq
John Hall
U.S
M. C. Dalrympie
Pittsfield
D. G. Dalrymple
D. R. Dalrymple
W.f.dal
U.S. Marshall
Ase
George H. Williams
Sheffield
Revere House
BE. Woodruff
A. D
Joseph Green
John
John Conklin
William Greenlee
Andrew Hertzel
Patrick Falconer
F. C. Parker
W. A. Green
Green
George St. Lacy
William Ray
George W. Brown
Orris Hall
A. J. Davis
Page & Hutchinson
MaGee & Vredenburg
J. D. Leonard
C. B. Curtis
D.C. Phillips
H. B. Waite
H. H. Palmer
L. D. Clark
W. L. Thompson
Brown & Struthers’ Iron Works
Pierce & McCain
Thomas Gilmore
Miller & Lester
Porter & Edsall
Willard & Jones
L. P. Rogers & Bro
B. D. Benson & Co
W. Tuttle
W. BE. Conroe
Adm
Peter Holt
Z Mickle
James Hamilton
W. J. Mathews
W. P. Sproule
M. E. S. Biddle
Orange Noble
Fitusville and Pithole Plank Road Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
EB. H. Berry
William O. Neill
Wood & Emlong
A. Neill
James Parshall
Beuch S. Sherman
L. F. Watson
Pp. Falconer
Samuel Baird
J. C. Mead
Andrew
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
County of
State of
E. T. Goodrich
Tidioute Associates
N. M. Barney
Kinnear Street
John Fletcher
H. G. Irowbridge
E. ©. Beardsley
S. V. Davis
Warren Pa
Sherife
Court House
Pittsfield Township
Holland Land Company
Emily Page
John W. Bonner
Jane Onner
Elizabeth EB
Bonner
James C. Bonner
James Bonner
C. BE. Chubb
Cornelia EK. Chubb
John M. Page
S. W. Davis
Court of Common‘ Pleas
Reek
Henry Heath
Peter McDonald
George Tucker
H. Heath
Win
If. Johnson
Burgess and
Water Street
Michael Wakerman
Charles Randall
Amanda M. Follett
Wilbur & Allen
A. W. Markham
Ss. W. Davis
Sheriff Sheriff's Office
Warren, Pa
A. J
R.C. Hathaway
W. W. Wilbur
Davis
Sherif
J. W
J.C. Bonner
J. C. Bonner
Alsoo
John Long
Chandler Pearsons
Wm. Co. White
J. W. Bonner
Garland
John Henry Smith
Onry A. Dunham
Scire Facias
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
H.O. Patch
Wm. Mason
Patch & Mason
Charles Whedon
R. J. MekKay
Deerfield Township
Warren Co
Charles Winedon
R. J. McKay
Patche& Mason
L. D. Wetmore
Ss. W. Waters
Ss. V. Davis
Sherill
Brady & Logan
Whedon
Robt
McKay
Mc Yinnis & Donnelly
George Elliott
Nathaniel Lavery
John W. Higgins
Chas. Heath
Benj. H. Lewis
Triumph Oil Company
Weire F.das
F. Fisher
J. J. Fisher
H. Fisher
Fisher Bros
G. J. Luce
Luce Lease
Titusville Road
Savings Bank
Carver
Water St
M. Waters
IL. R. Crowell
Cashier
I. P. Johnson
L. L. Lowry
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
J. A. Neill
D. McKelvy
J. R. Clark
E. B. Eldred
B. Eldred
J.B. Brown
F. A. Randall
V. Davis
HH. A. Jamieson
A.D. Wood
L. B. Hoffman
L. Db. Wetmore
Jagger
W. D. Brown
M. Waters J.roy
A. Hertzel
D. McXelvy
Th. Valentine
P. Hertzel
Henry
Dunham, Capron & CO
A. Ruhlman’s
News Depot
Scofield
Register
Orphan's Court
Said County
Wm. B. Howard
Francis Clark
R. E. Miller
John Miller
J. A. McGraw
John Gorman
Luther Green
James Green
Shadrack Tipton
James G. Marsh
Register. Register
Prothonotary Prothonotary Office
Anthracit
Front Street
Episcopal Church
METH
Conrad Lesser
Col. Cortlandt
New Church
Richard P. French
Richard French
Ladief
Garland Warren Co
J. Wor
Garland, Pa
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