Civil Service Reform Sparks Democratic Party Clash
The Cleveland Herald argues that Democrats use Civil Service Reform as a weapon against Republicans while Pendleton faces fierce opposition at home. National figures like William H. Barnum are tied to Reform backlash as party divisions erupt over tenure and patronage.
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Cleveland Herald
Democratic Party
Davy Jones
Cincinnatti Enquirer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Democrats
Ohio Democrat
William H. Barnum
Democratic National Committee
Washington
New York World
Barnum
Pendleton
Oil Speculation Fells City Bank of Rochester
The City Bank of Rochester closed after President E. Upton allegedly speculated heavily in oil and used bank funds to cover purchases. The downturn exposed the scheme, with defalcation estimated as high as half a million dollars and implicated associates draining assets.
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City Bank of
Rochester
E. Upton
December Forgiveness Drives Political Reconciliation Amid Oil Betting Debate
In December days of year’s fullness old grudges fade as Stalwarts Independents Bourbons and Progressives signal unity. The Buffalo Express questions morality of betting on prices oil grain or stocks and asks where line lies between fare or “Sees” and bucket-shop gambling.
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Buffalo Express
Editor of that EB paper would make it jingle
An amused observer notes critics who claim to outpace professionals in healing, preaching, and journalism. The speaker quips that if they were editor of the EB paper they would make the old publication jingle.
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United States
Warren banker Lewis F. Watson described as wealthy congressman
Wasurnctox correspondent notes Lewis F. Watson of Warren made money in oil and lumber. He has been a merchant and is president of the Warren Savings Bank, likely worth over a million. After two terms he failed to win renomination this year, defeated by an Erie man.
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Congress
Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Warren Savings Bank
Erie
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Cherry Grove Township
Pennsylania
M. Murphy
George Givens
Greenley & Anderson
Potter & Thompson
Oil Weil
W. H. Green
W. H. Shertt
Sugar Grove Savings Bank
Pennsylvania
Tease
George Given
Greenly and Anderson
Potter and Thompson
Mead Township
Union Oil Company
George B. Williams
Williams
Samuel F. Crosby
George Marsh
John Brown
George L. Williams
Edward H. McDermott
Darius Mead
Laura Jackson
B. J. Jackson
O. W. Randall
Limestone
County of
State of
Allegheny River
Tidicute and Allegheny Oil Co
Recorder's Office
W. 5
Cowell
Fiie
Tidioute and
Allegheny Oil Co
Cohell
Tidioute & Allegheny Oil Company
Economy Bridge Company
D. A. Ralston O. W. Randall
Pittsburg Gazette senior partner Jostan Kiya dies at 72
Jostan Kiya, senior partner of the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette, died at his home December 18 after a long illness. Born in Waterford, Erie county, he was a civil engineer who laid out many Erie county roads and participated in the survey of the B. P. & E. road.
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Jostan Kiya
Pittsburg
President Artur to spend holidays at Soldier's Home
President Artur will pass the Christmas holidays at the Soldier's Home with his family. He has given up his proposed visit to New York at that time. The White House will not be ready for occupancy until a day or two before New Year's Day.
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Artur
Soldier’s Home
New York
White House
Pardons Board in Harrisburg Recommends Six for Pardons
Last week the Tax Board of Pardons met in Harrisburg with twenty seven cases on the docket. Six were recommended for pardon twelve were adjourned unfavorably seven held under advisement and three refused. Governor Hoyt and wife hosted a reception at the executive mansion for Governor elect Pattison and wife described as brilliant.
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Tax Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Hoyt
Executive Mansion
Pattison
Garfield and Dorsey letters reveal no Garfield disclosures
The Philadelphia Press criticizes Senator Dorsey’s publication of Garfield letters and argues Garfield did not create Dorsey, nor bear responsibility for Dorsey’s crimes. It states Garfield took Dorsey at his best and allowed him to advance himself, while Dorsey spoiled himself.
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Garfield
Dorsey
National Republican Committee
Phila. Press
United States
Peace Treaty Reached Between Senators Cameron and Mitchell
Washington report says Senators Cameron and Mitchell reached an understanding to curb rewards and punishments in Pennsylvania. Cameron will forego planned harsh actions with Arthur aiding. Mitchell pledges future peace. Arthur supports the treaty to end patronage related strife within the party.
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Washington
N. Y. Sun
Cameron
Mitchell
Arthur
Pennsylvania
TypoGRAPHIC errors in a Boston concert review
A Boston concert review misprinted an aria title as Sound the Alarm by Handel. The tenor reportedly sang an aria that was listed in the local paper as Maria, Sound the Alarm, prompting amusement the next day in reference to the erroneous headline.
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Boston
Handel
Maria
President Arthur urged party reorganization over factional lines
The quote portrays President Arthur opposing the proscription of Independents. He argues the proper time is to reorganize the party and align policy with the party as a whole rather than factional wishes. He states he will recognize neither Stalwart nor Half Breed and will shape policy to suit the party generally.
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Arthur
Supreme Court Affirms Curtis Conviction on Political Assessments
The Supreme Court with Justice Bradley dissenting sustains Gens Newton M Curtis for violating the federal ban on political assessments among officers and employees. It upholds Congress power to regulate public service and cites historical acts from 1789 to 1870 to justify the law’s necessity.
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Supreme Court
Bradley
Newton M. Curtis
Congress
Union
Treasury
Court of Claims
N. Y. Tribune
Premium books offered by the New York Tribune appeal to readers
The New York Tribune presents premium books for subscribers while the paper remains valuable without a premium. The Semi-Weekly serves distant readers with foreign news and literary content, and the Weekly courts farmers with strong page content. The Philadelphia Times prospectus is noted as essential to some, with the Times claiming unique status nationwide.
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New York Tribune
New York
Daily News
Tribune
Turbulent Reception for New Governor Cassidy Emerges
In Erie the Herald critiques Governor Cassidy's early actions, arguing he and his aides should quiet dissent. The piece laments political turmoil since the transition and urges a period of calm.
Sunday Legislation Sparks NYC Debate on Sabbath
A New York Sunday rest dispute prompts questions about law and liberty. The debate pits Sabbatarian aims against a broad right to conduct daily life, with judges shaping policy and conflicts between private worship and public need anticipated. The NY Tribune notes limits on labor and commerce to necessity, while preserving personal choice.
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New York
New York Tribune
Deaths of Congress Members Across Several States
Congressman Orrin Gooiove of Indiana dies at Lafayette residence on the 16th. He is the fifth member dead in a year, following Allen of Missouri Lowe of Alabama Houck of Illinois Updegrat of Ohio. O'Connor of South Carolina died before taking his seat in the current Congress.
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Hox. Gooiove
Orrin
Indiana
Lafayette
Allen
Missouri
Lowe
Alabama
Houck
Illinois
Updegrat
Ohio
O’connor
South Carolina
Term Speaker Govan Declares Total Temperance Stand
Govan describes his stance as total abstinence while noting not all moderate drinkers become drunkards. He cites his father’s 92 year life and argues moderate drinking cannot be maintained by some temperaments, comparing it to failing to control an explosion or a slowly fired gun.
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Govan
Modern mints grind silver dollars under Bland law
The piece notes the Mint outputs two million dollars monthly while eighty million silver coins sit in Treasury vaults unused. It questions the policy without offering a reason and jokes about Gen Neal Dow in Portland. It mentions a Philadelphia grave robbers trial where lawyers refused to defend due to public odium. A Holiday Supplement accompanies this issue.
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Tur
Local Advertisers Promote Holiday Goods and Goods in Warren
Fine White Clover Honey at C. W. Sersall's. McNett & Co. offer brackets fancy tables and fine cabinet ware in Warren county. Holiday goods books and stationery from L. G. Noyes Druggist. Go to Hunters for underwear.
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Hunter’s
L. G. Noyes
C. W. Sersall
McNett & Co
Warren County
GLEANINGS from a New England daily column
Notes report a railroad war settlement to hold rates for one year and raise silk production from 12.2 million to 34.4 million dollars between 1870 and 1880. Others critique a bogus Boston medical college and discuss Rev. Joseph Cook's optimistic Christian view after travel. Descriptions of Chinese minister attire, precise scientific scales, and Lillie Devereux Blake opposing Bartholdi’s Liberty statue are included, along with Barz & Co. promoting fall jewelry and hats.
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Northwestern
United States
Boston
Joseph Cook
Lillie Devereux Blake
Bartholdi
Lillie
Philadelphia News
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Zopesa
Morck Bros
Batu & Co
Barz & Co
J. W. Dunkle
Union Agricultural Society of
Clark’s Hali
Sugar Grove
D. W. Buel
Warren & Farnsworth Valley K. R. Co
G. N. Parmlee
Y. Warren, Pa
Grand Central Mining Co
First National Bank
Youngstown
R. McCurdy
Sec
Warren, PA
C. P. Forthrop, Prop’r
H.R. Bartlett
E. C. Burt
Fine Shoes
Gent’s Shoes
Hanon & Son
Burt & Mears
Nettleton & Co
Co. P. Northrop
Exiappy Newvyheaf
M. Shear & Brother
Parmlee & Henry, Warre , Penn’a
Warren and Vicinity
M. Shear and Brother
Snd
Parmlee & Henry
Scofield Block
Warren Borough
Chas. Dinsmoor
R. K. Russel
Warren Sayings Bank
J. Hazeltine
Georgina Cobham
Glade
Jas. O. Parmlee
Admr
Albn M. Kent
Corry National Bank
Wm. L. Marsh
B. P
Charles Whitcomb
Same
Wim. Swanson
Guardian
Sarah C. Hook
John W. Fisher
James
Roupe
J. B. Eastman
George Bush
David Beaty
J. Allen James
F. M. James
EF. BK. James Estate
C. G. Rollins
W. R. Reno
Robt Campbell Et al
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B. N. Hurd
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J. R. Hamilton
J. A. Weible
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Schuyler Moses
State of Pennsylvania
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A. J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
E. G. Wood
M. BR. Dunham B. Nesmith
Jas, Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
N. G. Harkins
Grossenburg’s
Water Street
M. Waters
Robert Dennison
P. Johnson
F Henry
A. V. Davis
J. R Clark
A. Hertzel
George N. Parmlee
W I
A. A. Davis & CO
L. H. Estep
David Tidely Berger
O.W. Randall
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R. R
James Nixon
Warren Pa
Breiowins
New York, Pennsylvania
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Main St
Bradford
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Rockwell & Company
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C. M. Davis
A. G. Wood
Wm. Green
Oil Well Supply Co. Limited
T. McKnight
Tam
A. Siegel & Son
Yours Respy
T. McNight
Ae Dasine
Variety Hall
Kentucky
E. T. F. Valentine’s
Hickory St
Carver House
E. T. F. Valentine
DR. Blodgett
A. J. Davis
Struthers
Iron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
Sautt Mills
People’s Market
John Lauffer
J. L. Cogswell
Cogswell & Wheeler
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