Official State Vote by Counties Reveals County Majorities
The Warren Mail reports the official statewide vote by counties with majorities shown for and against the constitution. Counties listed include Adams Blair Dauphin Fulton Greene Indiana Lebanon Perry Potter and Somerset.
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Adams
Blair
Dauphin
Fulton
Greene
Indiana
Lebanon
Perry
Potter
Somerset
For
St Maj Adams
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Bedford
Berks
Bradford
Bucks
Butler
Cambria
Cameron
Carbon
Centre
Chester
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Olumbia
Crawford
Cumberland
Delaware
Elk
Fayette
Forest
Franklin
Huntingdon
Jefferson
Juniata
Lancaster
Lawrence
High
Luzerne
Lycoming
McBkean
Mercer
Mifflin
Monroe
Montgomery
Montour
Northhampton
Northumberland
Philadelphia
Ike
Schuylkill
Snyder
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
Union
Venango
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Aera
Westmoreland
Wyoming
York
Majority
Telegraph Moves to New Harrisburg Office Before Christmas
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports a joyful mood on the eve of Christmas as it relocates to a new, cleaner corner office at Third and Market streets. The paper touts its improved facilities and readiness to cover the upcoming legislative session for Republican readers. George Bergner is listed for subscriptions.
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Genias
Third
Market Streets
The
Telegraph
Harrisburg
Geo. Bergner
Two Supreme Court Judges to Be Nominated for 1874 Election
The new Constitution requires two Supreme Court Judges be elected in November 1874 by party nominations and a state convention vote. The system shifts from popular selection to caucus influence, heightening the stakes for party leaders. In the Democratic camp Buckalew is expected to seek the seat, while Ludlow supporters push his claim. In the Republican side Paxson and Butler are contenders, with Butler favored for his broad support. Butler’s backers warn of a strong statewide push as many key offices, including Lieutenant Governor and Congress members, will be on the ballot.
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Supreme Court
Buckalew
Ludlow
Philadelphia
Paxson
Butler
Chester
Gordon
Judge Butler
Delaware County American
Carbondale
Ill
John M. Brush
J. W. McDonald
Brush
McDonald
German Empire
Belgium
Ecuador
Mexico
Hayty
Edward R. Shippen
Congress
Agriculture
Patent Office
War and Navy Offices
Bradford
Harry Genet Runs From Sheriff in NY Political Scandal
Harry Genet, an associate of Boss Tweed, was elected to the New York Legislature after Tweed era abuses surfaced. He has since been tried and convicted, posted bail before sentence, and is presently on the run from the sheriff amid Democratic Party notoriety.
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Harry Genet
Boss Tweed
Tweed
N. Y
Democratic Party of
New York
Tin N. Y. World
Democratic Party
Fernando Wood
Cox
Jeff. Davis
Davis
Dem Congressmen Blameworthy Missteps Criticized
In the Erie Observer note about Democratic Congressmen, the piece mocks their blunders as unsurprising to constituents and the nation, arguing their habit reveals a pattern of errors. The commentary underscores partisan critique with pointed language.
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Erie
Pennsylvania Proclaims State Debt Reduction
Governor Hartranft issues proclamation noting payment of 1,504,672.70 dollars toward the state debt during the past year. The statement reflects financial progress amid prior hard times in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Hartranft
Democrats Expulsion Critique In Tin N Y World Rhetoric
The Tin N Y World questions Democratic discipline noting Tweed and others implicated in rascalities were not expelled. It recalls ex Mayor Hall tried for Ring frauds and a jury verdict of not guilty amid audience applause as the case concludes.
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Guitty
Hall
New York
Telegraph
Meadville Postmaster Change Sparks Local Strife
The Venango Spectator reports Meadville’s postmaster dispute ends as President appoints and Senate confirms Professor L. D. Williams to the Meadville post. The change shocks many, with Mr Richmond expected to face sharp opposition from all sides. Williams is said to be the only local figure pleased by the arrangement.
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Venango Spectator
New Jersey
Meadville
Senate
L. D. Williams
Richmond
Williams
Souther First Republican State Senator from Elk County
The Erie Dispatch notes Hon. Henry Souther, widely recognized as the first Republican state senator from the Elk County district, elected in 1855. He joined by winter 1856 with Francis Jordan Darwin A. Kinney and others, strengthening the Republican majority amid a body of notable intellects.
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The
Erie Dispatch
Henry Souther
Senate
Elk County
Francis Jordan
Darwin A. Kinney
Souther
Constitutional Convention Adopts Constitution in Harrisburg
The Constitutional Convention met in Harrisburg on the 27th and adjourned sine die on Saturday night after counting votes. It urged the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring the Constitution in force after January 1 next.
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Ture
Harrisburg
Genet Passes Through Montreal While Awaiting Return
Dispatch from Montreal reports Genet traveling under the alias Geo. T. Jackson and staying in Canada to arrange matters before returning in a few days to surrender. In related news, Geo. Dix calls for a special election to fill his Assembly seat.
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Montreal
Genet
Geo. T. Jackson
Canada
Appointment of Caleb Cushing as Minister to Madrid
The President accepted the resignation of Minister Sickles and named Caleb Cushing as Minister at Madrid. Cushing has accepted the post. The piece notes Massachusetts lags Pennsylvania in reform with voters electing women as school directors and courts objecting, suggesting needed constitutional patching.
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Spain
Sickles
Caleb Cushing
Madrid
Cushing
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Leader Sees Cheap Money and Prosperity Ahead
A prominent Pittsburg businessman predicts no war this season and names spring as a time of cheap money. He forecasts 1874 as one of the most prosperous years the country will witness, signaling strong economic optimism.
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Pittsburg
Revenue and Public Deb Surge in December Reports
The Internal Revenue Bureau expects about 7.5 million in December receipts and anticipates next month to average around 8.7 million. Customs revenue reaches 7 million so far this month, with December typically weaker than November. The Treasury foresees debt rise no more than 8 million this month, and January may show no increase. A potential probe into alleged misuse of contingents for private carriages faces scrutiny. officials vow full exposure if charges are true or disproval if unsubstantiated.
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Wasumerox
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
House
Senate
Mystery of the Lake Shipwrecked Sailor Found Frozen
Detroit Free Press reports a grim lake mystery near Malden where a lone man drifted in a yawl for days. A farmer party found him dead upright in the stern with ice on his legs and spray frozen to his back, the boat barefoot of sail or mast and bearing only a single oar. No identification or boat name was found.
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Detroit Free Press
Malden
Windsor
Great Iron Bridge for Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Rail Line
The Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Railroad completed its nine span bridge over the Mississippi at Louisiana Ava. The draw measures 444 feet, the longest in the world, and total length is 2052 feet. Rail officials arrived for the bridge’s formal opening following a six month construction period.
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St.Louis
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Railroad Company
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ava
Illinois
T. B. Blackstone
Jonathan J. Mitchell
Railroad and Bridge Company
Punishment Sought for Contempt Over Genet Custody
New York December 22 Judge Daniels ordered Sheriff Brennan and deputy Shields to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt for ignoring a court order to produce Genet. The order, issued Saturday, directed confinement in the Tombs until sentence, amid rumors Genet planned escape aboard his yacht with provisions and supporters onboard.
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New York
Daniels
Brennan
Shields
Genet
Judges Scofield and Curtis Back Restoring Congressional Pay
The Erie Dispatch notes Judge Scofield and Colonel Curtis favor restoring Congressional pay to six thousand dollars annually. Both have voted for or against related measures in line with their past stances and would back any bill repealing last session’s postage requirement on county papers.
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Scofield
Curtis
Congress
Messrs. Scofield and Curtis
Erie Dispatch
Fraud convict Harry Genet escapes custody in Harlem
Harry Genet, found guilty of fraud, escaped on Friday after being held by Deputy Sheriff Win Shields at his Harlem residence. Shields sat with him until three. Genet asked to go upstairs to see his wife saying it might be the last time and he returned as before.
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New York
Harry Genet
Win
Shields
Harlem
Genet
Voters Regret New Salary Increase After Dawn
In Washington on December 18, several lawmakers who backed the salary raise would reverse their votes if possible, noting the bill’s appeal faded by daylight as demagogic appeals seemed to cloud judgment the night before.
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Washinton
Variety of news items span politics crime and industry
The column surveys multi topics from 7 percent money deals in New York to Philadelphia constitution margins, Indiana County voting, and General Fremont illness. It notes West Chester hanging sentence, oil spouts, a Kansas City double wedding, Cuba slave profits, Texas beef shipments, rail strikes, and local burglaries.
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New York
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Fremont
West Chester
Kansas City
Cuba
Chicago Pork-Packers
New Castle
Titusville
Phin” Seeple
Wayne County
Girard
United States
Erie Dispatch
Jos. H. Pressly
United Presbyterian Church
South Erie
Bender
Kansas
Bivingsville
Spartanburg Co. S.C
North Carolina
Webb
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Donkey Dispute Ends With Courtroom Farce
Westminister court hears two costermongers in a trivial donkey case. After luncheon the defendant claims ownership and explains a yard settlement amid a bloody misread signal. The judge, amused and shocked, cannot punish the belligerents as the scene erupts in laughter.
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London
Song of Quaker Hill and Yankee Bush
Quaker Hill and Yankee Bush unite in song as Tidioute and Brokenstraw echo the chorus, filling the valley with a shared tune and lasting resonance.
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Quaker Hill
Yankee Bush
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Louisville
Altoona Tribune
John Baker
Bell’s Mills
H. S. Getz
D.S. Monitt
Richards
Glade Township
Oren Hook
L. T. Parmice
W.J. Bilton
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Glade
John Chatton
G. A. Bruegel
Isash Wilson
Lucy Chatten
Hamilton
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T. Gordor
Pittsfield
Emery Fk. Colburn
Kennedy
Jennie
Lettsville
Trusler
John Trusler
Moorheadville
Erie Co
William Moorhead
C. W. Stone
District Court OF the United States
District
James M. MaGee
Mead & MaGee
Triumph
Warren County
E. Woodruff, Esq
Meran Dless
Scientific American
Messrs. Maxn & Co
Munn & CO
Park Row
Cor, F, and
7Th Sts
Washington, D. C
U. S. District Court For
Western District of
Shaw House
Tidioute
H.C. Andrews
Trioute
County of
State of
Kinnear Street
Tidioute Associates
C. E. Gould
C. E
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Moore
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Coe
M. M. Beecher
OTICI
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Donovan & Meehan
A. Meehan
R. Donovan
Walter B. Kinsky
Union School House
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Insurance Co
Express
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Slate Roofing CO
Cedar ST
New York City
A. Kirberger
Agent Ford CO
Arkus OT
Lamp Coods
Variety Hall
Jazentine, Orr & CO
Warren, Pa
Hunter
Sheffield
Pine Grove
Kinzua Valley
Kane
O. H. Hunter
N Warren Common Pleas
Sarah Valentine
Robert Valentine
Johnson & Brown, Atty’s
Starling Waters
A. Waters
W. Waters
Tors
Borough of
Recorder's
Warren Warren Co
John Sill
Burgess
Rufus P. King
Spencer Optical Manufacture Co
Geo. Reig, Jr
Agen
Keystone
DR. J. Sager
J. F. Wells & Co
House & Sign Printing
Hickory Street
W. C. Rowland
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Wrie
Erie Rail Road
Philadelphia & I
Erie Mail
Warren Corr
Corry
Eastwakl
Philade
Irvineton
Oil Creek
Allegheny R.R
Allegheny R. RR
W. Warren
Ls& Msrw
Oc& Arrw
AMS
Ith
Irvington
WM. A. Baldwin
M. m
J. J. Reig
J. Reig
Je Wn LL Eard
Russell House
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Nucar
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