Philadelphia election reform and Republican victory noted
The article reports a decisive Republican win in Philadelphia with Stokely’s mayoral re election and the city ticket. It defends reform measures, accuses McClure and Forney of deceit, discusses new election laws, and mentions Cameron and Morton backing free banking. A weather item from Titusville and a human interest note about a boot blacking tale close the page.
Congress split over currency limits and expansion
The house recently voted against money lenders and for more currency while the senate, in a preliminary test, faced defeats by contractionists. The report suggests the public favors greater money supply if lenders oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Two Ladies Nominated Run Strong in Philadelphia Ward
In a Philadelphia ward voters elected two women as School Directors after some managers struck their names from the candidate list. They won by about a 100 vote majority over the substitutes, showing the "weaker vessels" carried the day with strong turnout and clear support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McClure’s Rallying Cry Sparks Front Office Push
In a candid campaign opening, McClure urged taxpayers to the front while supporters urged him to the rear. The crowd knew he belonged behind and left him there, noting his only trouble is failing to mount a border raid on the baggage wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Death of H Bucher Swoope U S Attorney in Pennsylvania
H Bucher Swoope Esq US Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania died at Pittsburg on the 16th inst. He was a capable lawyer and part owner of the Pittsburg Telegraph, contributing to its success with vigorous editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bucher Swoope
U. S
Western District of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
J H Puleston Dies as Political Figure and Banker
The text recalls J H Puleston, once a special agent for Governor Curtin with ties to contracts, later allied with Jay Cooke & Co. and a London banking house co established with McCullough. Now identified as a conservative MP from Devonport, noted for wealth influencing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Curtin
Washington
Harrisburg
J. H. Puleston
Jay Cooke & Co
England
Mr. McCullough
Cooke
London
Devonport
Smear on Sumner Repealed and Vindication Hoped for Howard
The Massachusetts censure resolution on Senator Sumner has been repealed and he is behaving well ahead of the senatorial election. A re-elected figure may face challenges, while the Bulletin hints Stokley’s re-election saves the Centennial. The court of Inquiry on Gen. Howard convenes March 3 in Washington with Sherman McDowell Pope Neigs Holt and Gardner as judge advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grundy
Washington
Sprague
Sprague Mansion
Massachusetts
Sumner
Stokley
s.—Philo, Press
McClure
Gen. Howard
Sherman
McDowell
Pope
Neigs
Holt
Maj. Gardner
McCarthy Named Pittsburgh Mayor In City Ticket Victory
Election returns show William McCarthy chosen by Pittsburgh citizens as mayor, with the balance of the Republican city ticket elected. Allegheny City elected Independent Republican Ormsby Phillips over Smith and Fairley. Oil City, Franklin, Meadville, Titusville, Corry, and Erie also recorded mayoral results with Republican or Democratic victors and school board or mayoral majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCarthy
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Ormsby Phillips
Mr Smith
Fairley
Oil City
Thomas Hoge
Franklin
Great Fire in London Destroys Taylor’s Belgravia Depot
A massive blaze destroyed Taylor’s Pantechnicon and furniture repository in Belgravia, covering an acre. It began at four P. M. and burned until midnight, halted only by demolishing walls. The building carried one million dollars in insurance. several accidents occurred, two firemen died, and a large unruly crowd required military intervention to maintain order.
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London
Fee
Taylor
Pantechnicon and Furniture
Belgravia
Meeting of Pittsburg bar honors H B Swoope
Members of the Pittsburg bar held a meeting last Tuesday and passed resolutions of respect in memory of the late H B Swoope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
H. B. Swoope
Hogs Packed In Chicago Reach Record High
Statistics show 1 483 838 hogs packed in Chicago by Saturday, up from 1 236 378 last year, amid broader Gulf and lake region trading notes and current events across the nation.
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Chicago
Erie
New York
J. H. McLaughlin
San Francisco
California
A. E. Fay
Titusville Courier
Improved Order of Red Men
W. H.R. Kelly
Dan Rice
Erie County
G. H. Spaulding
Mr. Rice
Girard
Tuscarora
Lunalilo Hawai
Sandwich Islands
Key West
Havana
Quincy
Ill
First National Bank
Chang
Eng
Philadelphia
Assignee's Sale in Sheffield Pa Bankruptcy Case 1874
A. H. Barnes as assignee will publicly vend or outcry on February 24 1874 at 10 AM at Williams Hotel Sheffield Pa the estate of Geo H Williams bankrupt. Items include large Hemlock log stock for Lacy mill, Hemlock and Pine lumber at Lacy mill, a Malay Saw Mill, tools, two pairs of horses with harness, a billiard hall interest, and assorted judgments notes and accounts. Auction follows a U.S. District Court order dated February 3 1874.
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Penn
Sylvania
George H. Williams
A. H. Barnes
Geo.h. Williams
Williams Hotel
Sheffield
H. Williams
Lacy Mill
Sheffield Township
Warren Co
Tionesta Creek
Said Lacy Mill
U.S. District Court For
Western District of
Penna
C. Dinsmoor, Esq
Elihu Chilson
Jos. Robinson
J. H. Hamilton Ae
Thos. Place
A. A. Cadwell
Phillip Shutt $F Shes
Martin Flanagen
John L. Grant
O. M. Burlingame
L. Corbitt
Peter Hufling
Wm. B. Hoyt
Jack Downing
Leroy Arnold
L. L. Grant
David Barber
R Badger
Maril
Kirkpatrick
DB Grant
J C Rowland
L Rowland
R Young
Sam
DC White
J A Shawl
A L Pratt Ori
J D Gates
E. Stone
Geo. McCullum
J , Phos. Brewen
Jas. Kirkpatrick
Sam’l Murphy
Pat. Sweeney
J.C. Rowland
A. English
James Gray
Justin Jones
John Snapp
George Wolf
C. Fulkrod
John Peguin
W. J. Smith
R. Moe
George Newton
Wm. Moran
TS Thompson
Jacob Trushel
Geo. L. Smith
Ed. Alling
HL. Roberts
Frank Stinger
D. Kirkpatrick
John Edgren
L. Kightiinger
James Johnson
A. P. Barnes
L. Barrigan
John Yager
L. Flavor
I H Denison
Lewis W. Serfass
David Willis
Jacob Buckley
Aug. Williams
Ed Cox
Wi. Carter
John Donaldson
John O’brian
John Leichold
Chas. Jeffords
Chas. Williams
James Brown
Chris Shutts
D. RR
Bloweries
Wm. Stanley
M. Sullivan
Geo. F. Smith
Cyrus Smith
J. I. Layman
Z. Allen
Jerome Dixson
KK. McGilvery
John Chase
John Dixon
Wm. McDonald
Robert Sweet
J. Lawson
Chas. Henderson
Wesley Preble
Wm. Cole
Ed Colty
H. Bd. Hover
Dennis Galligher
B. F. Walp
Wm. Lee
James Irvine
Gust Lone Tiat
C. Kirkpatrick
Nathan Burdick
L. A. Frost
John Ward Alex
Geddes
Wm. Keefer
Jerry Sullivan
M. V. Cory
Mark Spaulding
H. H. James
A. Castleberry
Lester Kinsman
Pat O’connel
Wash Woodward
Levi Sweet
M. M. Thompson
A. Fulkrod
Chas
I. P. Stinger
A. Freer
James Striker
H. McCullum
H. Barnes
Pittsfield Township
Huidekoper
Samuel Sylvester
L. L. Lowry
Mary E
N. H. Payne
Warren County
Payne
M. C. Egbert
Pittsfield
Susan Durlin
Minera
Emma
Fanny Smith
James Leakley
James
McUray
S. H. Davis
Sheriff's Office
Warren Pas
Sherife
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Warren
Glade
County of
Pennsylvania
Holland Land Company
E. Bowdinah
S. Holcomb, Jr
Wrightsville
C. F. Berry
Cynthia
M.C. Egbert
Pine Grove
Lane Hotel
Elk
Jacob Mack
Corydon
McCollister
Kinzgun
Green's Hotel
Eldred
Henry Winnie
Spencer House
Neh Creek
Acocks Hotel
Stevens Heel
Columbus Borough
Stevens Hotel
Freehold
Eastmay’s
Sugar Grove
Alvord’s
Farmington
Howard's Store
Brokenstraw
Youngsville Borough
Commissioner’s
Canewango
Grade
Com'rs
Pleasant
Com’rs
Williams
Cherry Grove
Mead
Rogers Schoolhouse
Deerfield
Shaw House
Tidioute
Limestone
RK. H. Morrison
W. G. Garcelon
Ke. R. Wheelock
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Warren Mail
Humbug
Telegraph
Forney
Geo. Washington
Republican Party
Alec
Jacob Townsend
Sodom
Reform” Party
Union
the Inquirer
Free Banking
Cameron
Morton
United States
Titusville Herald
the Patrons of Husbandry
St.Louis
Ohio
Bushman
Gettysburg
G. L. Albert
Iowa Central Railroad
Haines
H.R. Terry
B. E. Phelps
Corry
H. L. Bartholomew
M. D. Warren
Robert Valentine
J. A. Merchant
Frank M. Dalrymple
Oy J. Antionett
Siltaw
Edward Risley
M. D. Grosbeck
H. B. Porter
S. H. Carpenter
David Emery
J. D. Angier
Court of Quarter Sessions
Warren Borough
John Sill
Burgess
F. H. Lawrence
Philadelphia College
McDonald & Co
Carver House
Warren, Pa
Albert Wise
Albert A. Wise
Stranahan
Géo. Réig
A. Wise
Warren Marble Works
L. B. Shiley
Aving
Hickory Sts
Warren and
Vicinity
William W. Jaquins
Tp. of
Columbus
Art Jaquins
Clymer
N. Y
R. H. Morrison
W.G. Garcelon
E. R. Wheelock
Sheffield, Pa
Titusville
Garland
Youngsville
Irvington
Russelburg
Fentonville
A & G Cross
Falconer’s
Fredonia
Hiram Goodwin
M. C.egbert
Philadelphia and Erie
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Horton, Crary & Co
Ira H. Dennison
Lewis Jenson
Simon Larson
George . Bimber
J. Burton
McAuley Road
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Geo. H. Bimber
William Odell
State of
Richardson & Co
Philadelphia Oil Co
W. J. Brown
Limber
George F. Bimber
George H.,imber
Wm. E.S. Odell
H. Hassenphling
A. J. Wheelock
Orphan’s Court
Said
Hannah McKinney
Ross Andrews
Z. H. Eddy
Zachariah Eddy
James G. Marsh
Register. Register’s
O. P. Acocks
Trator
Archibald Shorit
Robt
A. Shortt
Admir
Sjast Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley and
Pittsburgh Railroad
Dunkirk
A&g Cross
Fentonvill
Youngsvilll
C. A. Clute
Day
WG South
Pitts
Erie Railway
Thayer
E. M. Pierce
Ruhiman
S. Holcomb
Clark and Dalrymple
Huide Ekoper
McIntire
J. J. Page
Joseph Deislen
Dewitt FE
Warren, Co
Henry Brace
Geo. O. Cornelius
Ball
Credir
Redemption Fund
Keystone
DR. J. Sager
J. F. Wells & Co
J. W. Willard
Ludlow
Russell
Insurance Co
Express
Insurance Co.’s
N.Y
Slate Rooging CO
Cedar ST
New York City
A. Kirberger
FO Warren CO
Courts OF Appeal
R. K. Russell
David Beaty
Glade City
F. A. Randall
O. E. Walker
Spencer Optical Manufactury
Geo. Reig, Jr
Agen
Kidds
George Ball
Rouse Estate Poor Fund
Ex-Treas
Culbertson & Boyer
Geo. O Cornelius
Rouse State Road Fund
Russelas Brown
Warren Academy
W. Smith
Johnson & Lindsey
Academy
1852
Anny
Aviareu
Kinzua
Spring Creek
Elk Township
Witaceeaceoe Road
Rinzya School
Rouse Ksiwle Poor Fund
Dixmont
Rouse H’p
Dee
Boro
Glade Kinzua
Limeston
Efielah
Ebborro
Stephen Carver
G. Herrick
C. L. Smith
G. Mathews
A. Minor
B.S. Brown
I. A. Spencer Benjamin Crooks
M. Farnsworth
B. Siggins
Jos Clindening
William McGuire
A. Allen Henry Smith
Guy C. Irvine
John E. Lyle
Richardson
Grosenburg
Alfred Clark
Boon MaGee
Atohn Pierce
Lewis Stoddard
T. E. Barnes
M. Dunham
Brokenstraw Bridge
House of Refuge
Polly Thomas
Armstrong County
Western Penitentiary
State of Pennsylvania
George O. Cornelus
Rouse Estate
Fuellhart
Pate & Auditors
R. H. Morrison W.G. Garcelon
E.R. Wheelock
R. K. Russeex
J. J. Reig
Fred
Morck
Andj
Ing
Fred Morck
Judy
A.A. Davis & Co’s
Hickory Street
W.W. C. Rowland
Superior Mills
PINE
George W. Ethridon
Tioneste
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