Early Morning Misread Sparks Local Labor Tale
A carpenter Ira Goodrich oversleeps on the first day of work at the M. E. Church, thinking it is morning. The incident sets off lighthearted jokes about punctuality as burglars are reported near by. Robberies surface in nearby towns while Erie road finance advances and civic notices shift settings.
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Tidioute Journal
Tidioute
Warren
Ira Goodrich
M. E. Church
Hanchett’s
Louisana
Berkshire
Agricultural
Express
Europe
America
Ademy
Aldine
Thos. Moran
J. D. Woodward
Agassiz a Great Naturalist Passes Away
The United States loses its foremost teacher and explorer in natural history with the death of Agassiz born May 18 1807 of French descent. His family fled France after the edict of Nantes revocation and settled in the Pais de Vois. His line of ancestors were clergy and his father a pastor at St Immer in Basel. His mother, Mademoiselle Rose Mayor, lived to old age.
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St. Jnmer
Basel
Mademoiselle Rose Mayor
Canton de Vaud
Virginius Surrender Sparks U S Demand and Resignations
The Virginius and surviving prisoners have been surrendered to the United States. Papers were obtained by perjury, with the Attorney General and Secretary Fish set to decide. Spain reportedly demands the ship and crew be returned, while Minister Sickles presses his resignation. The situation is described as a muddle.
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Virginius
United States
Fish
Spain
Sickles
Washington
Constitution Adopted by Large Statewide Majority
The new Constitution was approved last Friday by a broad vote across the State, with Philadelphia around 27 66 and Allegheny County at 15 000. Only six or seven counties opposed it, and Warren Borough voted 253 for to 18 against. Final counts list multiple towns and townships, noting Columbus Borough and several areas backed the ticket without split.
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Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Columbus Township
Columbus Boro
Limestone
South West
Wim, Brown
Eldred
Board of Return
D. R. Dalrymple
Pittsfield
R. K. Russell
Warren
Warren Boro
Youngsville
Columbus Borough
Tidioute Borough
Brokenstraw
Conewango
Nan
Columbus
Corydon
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Elk
Sheffield
U. S. District Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
Shaw House
Tidioute
H. C. Andrews
County of
State of Pennsylvania
Kinnear Street
Tidioute ‘Associates
C. E. Gould
C. E
Meuce
S&s. Mgorf
Salary grab fuels gridlock in congress and Senate revision
A heated discussion critiques a two week wrangle over repeal of the Salary grab bill. The House passes a six thousand dollar annual pay boost for members and traveling expenses, while opponents like Judge Scofield and Mr. Curtis vote against the raise. The Senate proposes amendments repealing raises and setting new salaries, but final passage remains uncertain. A Wales letter covers the Ville du Havre disaster with 313 aboard, 226 lives lost, survivors saved by the Lochearn and Tri Mountain, and praise for Captain Urquhart.
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Con
House
Ben Butler
Scofield
Curtis
Bac
Senate
Congress
House of Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Cardiff
Cowax
Ville du Havre
New York
Havre
Urquhart
Azores
Lochearn
Glasgow
du Havre
Great Eastern
Tri Mountain
Royal Hotel
London
W. HH. Suorre
Law and Finance Signals in Congress and Ports
The House passed repeal of the Bankrupt Law amid Senate opposition to the current system. A modified bill relieving debtors gains favor, with a Senate committee draft awaiting House approval. Imports and revenue fall, as New York shows a sharp drop from August to November, hitting customs receipts. Col. Dent, father of Mrs. Grant, died at the White House and was moved to St. Louis.
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
New York Times
New York
Col. Dent
Warren and Venango Railroad moves toward Oil City link
Titusville prospects a completed line extending the Warren and Venango Railroad to Oil City from Titusville linking with Pittsburgh roads. Rates to New York and Boston drop after gains for refined and crude oil. Victory for Warren and Venango is seen in court ruling over route rights, clearing path for track laying toward Oil City.
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Dunkirk
Warren & Venango
Oil City
Titusville
Pittsburg
Titusville Courier
Warren and
Boston
J. H. Rutter
New York Gentral Railroad
D. Thayer
H. H. Potter
Wim. M. Dame
Warren and Venango
Titusville and Petroleum Centre
Where is the man for the emergency in Albany and nation
The Albany Argus questions leadership as a bold reform movement is urged to end plunder and restore Democratic economic ideals. The Pittsburg Commercial notes Tweed plans retirement to write his autobiography. Dr Davenny reports a US consul critique of Cardiff living costs. Attorney General Williams nomination for Chief Justice stalls in the Senate. The Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph is leased to Western Union.
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Albany Argus
Pittsburg
William M. Tweed
Democratic ‘Statesman
Blackwell’s Island
Williams
Senate
West Point initiation at Edinboro sparks reform talk
A North East report recalls brutal initiation abuses at West Point style training at Edinboro. Cadet Wilson alleges brutal flogging water drownings and room raids with cries for mercy ignored. He sought prayer meeting escape and fell ill in Erie hospital. Citizens urge reform.
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Edinboro
West Point
Mr. Wilson
Erie
North East
New Constitution Vote Surges. Philadelphia Backing Strong
The statewide vote on the New Constitution exceeded expectations with a margin near 150,000. In Philadelphia opponents warned of corruption but the city buoyed the measure with 28,900 in its favor, while denouncing prior claims of unfair practice. The House panel on Appropriations seeks major retrenchment, aiming to cut at least forty million from 1875 estimates, focusing on forts, rivers, harbors, and public buildings. Booth elected U S Senator from California, sparking celebration among supporters.
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Philadelphia
House Committee On Appropriations
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William Messner
Penn’a
Liverpool Crockery
Wu Lazing
Hickory Street
Hemlock, Whitewood, &C
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