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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1872
Page
2
Warren reports the death of Horace Greeley at 6:50 PM Friday November 29 after a rapid decline from insomnia inflammation of the brain and mental exhaustion. His career as leading Tribune editor and public tutor ends as mourners note his virtues and influence despite earlier controversies.
In Philadelphia, Hugh Marra was sentenced to over six years for shooting Bill McMullen. His post conviction confession implicates McMullen and others in a web of crimes, including the Brooks case and arson tied to Alderman McMullin, with speeches about payoffs and forged alibi schemes.
New York reports circulated that Horace Greeley is insane and an inmate at White Plains asylum. The Tribune editors deny serious illness while noting nervous prostration after his wife's death. doctors were approached for admission but restoration to health is hoped with rest and seclusion.
An account recounts a shooting on Ninth Street in which Mannox was killed after being carried to a disreputable Acorn alley house. Smith fired on Chetnut, wounded William Rowlett who later joined the fire patrol. The Saving Fund at Twelfth and Chestnut was robbed in 1868 by a gang linked to Alderman McMullin. The tale names Mysterious Jimmy Big Frank Nelly Burnett and John Casey, with Ned McGee later imprisoned. Detective Taggart is cited and sworn testimony dated October 25 1872 Philadelphia notes conclude.
Col Thomas A Scott rejects reports he sought the United States Senate and denies talking with Simon Cameron. He tells the Philadelphia Inquirer reporter the article is a fabrication and says no political office is desired, noting his focus remains on railroad interests.
The Continental Congress opens today with the President's Message expected at once and telegraphed nationwide. Judge Scofield went to Washington. many members will attend the opening and resume unfinished business. Gen. Mead died poor. Philadelphia benefactors gave $100,000 for his family, while Gen. Grant’s name drew calumny. The Legislature meets January 7 with Republicans 78 seats, Democrats 15, and a Republican majority. Postmaster General may push abolishing franking privilege. Gen. John A. Dix, Trinity Church comptroller, may resign to take his seat as Hoffman’s successor. George T. Strong likely to be temporary replacement.
The editor plans to act as a witness and may travel by steamer to evade Pennsylvania authorities rather than face court appearances. The text suggests that the forthcoming investigations will provide entertaining reading for the public.
The President elevates Brigadier General McDowell to major general in place of the late George G Meade and names him head of the Department of the South. Major General Hancock becomes commander of the Atlantic Division, while General Terry is assigned to the Dakota Department with headquarters at St Paul. The Interior Department approved Hancock’s transfer, amid public comment praising the President's judgment and magnanimity.
The acting Returning Board reports Kellogg as governor with a 12,671 majority and a Republican statewide ticket sweep. The presidential tally lines up similarly with strong Republican representation in both houses. The Kellogg case vs Warmoth heads to the US Circuit Court on Monday. Washington investigations expand as Congress members face scrutiny over Credit Mobilier links.
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