Republican Nominations Highlight Hoyt Stone Sterrett Dunkel
The ticket lists Henry M. Hoyt of Luzerne for Governor, Charles W. Stone of Warren for Lieutenant Governor, James P. Sterrett of Allegheny for Supreme Court Judge, and Aaron K. Dunkel of Philadelphia for Secretary Internal Affairs.
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Henry M. Hoyt
Luzerne
Charles W. Stone
Warren
Supreme Court
James P. Sterrett
Allegheny
Aaron K. Dunkel
Philadelphia
Debates Over Silver Bill and Bland Dollar Circulation
The piece critiques the silver bill and Bland dollar, arguing the poorest money becomes currency while the Bland dollar fails to circulate. It notes trade dollars and fractional silver as nuisances, calls the Bland silver vault storage with certificates issued, and condemns Democratic policy for expanding money supply and complicating duties payments.
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Philadelphia
United States
Erie Dispatch exposes Col Watson tax title schemes
The Erie Dispatch accuses Col Watson of buying tax titles to seize unseated lands from poor widows and families, then selling to speculators. It claims his method profits from land dispossession, drawing strong local political support in Erie county and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Erie Dispatch
Col. Watson
L. F. Watson
Dispatch
Erie County
Warren
Butler Weighs Strategy In Potter Investigation
Butler argues Potter started the probe without fully testing witnesses and warns the inquiry may yield little value. He signals hedging to dodge accountability and leave colleagues to bear the burden.
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Butler
Potter
Secret service reports flood of counterfeit dollars
Tax "dollar of the daddies" fuels a counterfeit boom as the Treasury secretary grows alarmed. Secret service agents report spurious standard dollars trade dollars and subsidiary coin pouring into the country with great stacks seized at various points and more arriving daily.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secret Service
Jamestown Governor summoned to Washington for monetary conference
Ex Governor Fenton has been telegraphed to meet the International Monetary Commission in Washington and receive instructions. He left the city this afternoon. The assembly time and the meeting location in a European capital remain undetermined.
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Tur
Jamestown Journal
Fenton
Washington
International Monetary Commission
Campaign HQ Established by Col Quay in Philadelphia
The energetic Republican State Committee chairman Col Quay has opened headquarters at the northeast corner of 10th and Chestnut in Philadelphia. Secretaries are Lucius Rogers and M S Lytle. The committee vows energetic work.
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Tur
Col. Quay
Republican State Committee
N.E
10Th and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Lucius Rogers
M.S. Lytle
Local politics quarrel delays Hayes ouster plan
The Observer notes busy coverage of the Watson Reed fight and factional disputes in the Republican party. It mentions postponement of a move to remove Mr Hayes and jokes about timing of the "auspices hour" for action.
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Astons
Distance from Titusville to Meadville Measured by Two Roads
The commission appointed by Judge Church reports Titusville lies a fraction over 27 miles by one road and over 28 by another. The County Commissioners must be demanded to provide tools to hold the high court at Titusville. The concern now is the court location rather than oil prices.
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High Commission
Church
Titusville
Meadville
Warren County Republican Convention Nominates State Officers
The Warren County Republican Convention met July 1 1878 at the Court House in Warren. Delegates selected from townships and nominees were named for State Senator Harrison Allen Assembly F D Reeves Register W J Alexander and Commissioners Ellis and Mead. Resolutions endorsed party principles and urged loyalty to the national ticket with L F Watson renomination and C W Stone support. The meeting adjourned sine die.
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Warren County
Court House
Warren
R. Dennison
Co. Com
T. B. Monks
Tidioute
J. C. Hamilton
Sugar Grove
W. L. Riley
Youngsville
Brokenstraw
G. H. Bates
G. W. McPherson
O. C. Babcock
John Aikin
Conewango
F. O. Crocker
W. Seymore
John Jones
J. Crocker
Corydon
J. W. Flatt
S. P. Sherman
Cherry Grove
John Farnsworth
H. Sweet
Columbus
E. A. Spencer
M. H. Beardsley
Alfred Johnson
H. D. Raymond
Deerfield
W. W. Connery
C. McCauley
N. P. Morrison
Elk—Lewis Ladow
W. S. Reeves
James Roper
Eldred
A. M. Parker
Wm. Brown
J. G. Sanford
Freehold
T. {. Baker
Wm. Walker
O. P. Tuttle
J. Sweetland
D. F. A. Wheelock
Joseph
R. M. Gray
Robi
Waters
Seth Dunbar
C. M. Shortt
W. M. Cummings
Chas. Jones
W. M. Hagerty
D. Fulkerson
Spring Creek
W. E. Wormelsdorff
H. ©. Holt
B. Hill
W. Fuller
Sheffield
E. Alling
B. F. Pickering
E. Hoyt
Harrison Allen
Glade
Assembly
F. D. Reeves
Register and Recorder
Capt
W. J. Alexander
Benjamin Ellis
Nelson Mead
Ellis
Mead
R. C. Wright
H. K. Siggins
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Co. W. Stone
Congress
L. F. Watson
C. W. Stone
Senate
W. M. Lindsey
Democrats Lose Momentum After Witness Failure
The Democracy misread its own aims delaying revolution and realizing it only fortified the Republican push. After Anderson’s failure as a witness, the party’s strategic plan collapsed and Democrats in Congress voted the effort meaningless.
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Republican Party
Anderson
Congress
Government appropriations show savings claimed by Democrats
The article notes total Congress appropriations for the year starting July 1 at 158.37 million, versus 177.37 million by the 43rd Republican Congress, claiming a 18.997 million saving for the people. It mocks the idea of saving by delaying a deficiency bill as if splicing a coat’s tail to breeches.
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Congress
Iris announces Jeannette Bennett to wed Baron Rossmore
Iris reports Miss Jeannette Bennett sister of James Gordon Bennett will marry Baron Rossmore, an English or Irish nobleman and peer of the United Kingdom with a seat in the House of Lords. Her pocket money totals about two million dollars.
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Iris
Jeannette Bennett
James Gordon Bennett
Baron Rossmore
United Kingdom
House of Lords
Potter committee under fire from Democratic papers
Some Democratic papers argue the Potter committee has too little Potter and too much Butler and Jenks, framing the complaint as a partisan bias claim.
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Potter Committee
Potter
Butler
Jenks
Greenback Nominating Convention in Warren County
The Warren County Greenback convention in Youngsville elected Capt W H Butler as chairman and J B White as secretary. The ticket includes White for assembly and 8 W Jackson for register and recorder with several county posts and conferees named. The piece endorses greenbacks and criticizes Democrats supporting the currency.
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National Labor Greenback Party
Warren County
Youngsville
W. H. Butler
Tidioute
J. B. White
Philadelphia
Assembly
Register & Recorder
W. Jackson
Spring Creek
James Roy
Glad
Senate Co
O. L. Davis
H. Davis
Warren
G. W. Chapel
Eldred
Daniel Lott
Freehold
Warren Brasington
Glade
E. Johnson
Brokenstraw
M. H. Butler
O. Goodwell
South West
Charles Chase
Pine Grove
George Stearns
Sam’s Matheson
Davis
Instce
Radeker
Jim Roy
Butler
White
Ledger
J B Wurre Affirms Greenback Labor Nomination
J B Wurre declares pride in the National Greenback and Labor Party nomination for Assembly. He pledges to promote the party’s platform and campaign vigorously, hoping for warm support from sympathizers.
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National Greenback and Labor Party
Assembly
National Greenback Party
Tam
J. B. Wurre
Clarion men seek district senatorial nomination
The Venango Spectator notes Clarion county joins Cameron Elk and Forest as an associated district not a separate seat. Predictions on Mr Brown’s nomination hinge on party support from all four counties. Hon John A Hall of Ridgway is urged as a strong Democrat for the senate, with Brown contrasted as unsuitable.
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Venango Spectator
Clarion County
Cameron, Elk and Forest
Brown
Clarion
Elk
John A. Hall
Ridgway
Hall
Harrisburg Telegraph Attacks Polk Resolution
The Harrisburg Telegraph denounces the House for praising Polk the removed doorkeeper and granting him two months pay. It argues Polk was rightly removed for treasury fraud and oath violations, and questions reinstatement while naming Proctor Knott Potter Clymer Wright Marsh Mackey and others as supporters.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
House
Polk
Treasury
Proctor Knott
Clarkson N. Potter
Hiester Clymer
Hendrick B. Wright
Levi Marsh
L. A. Mackey
Destruction of Steel Plates Ends Fractional Currency Era
Fifty boxes of steel plates used in Washington to print fractional currency were destroyed last week. The note adds that this currency type will soon be obsolete, though it served well in its day.
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Washington
Work on the Washington Monument to Begin Soon
Work on the Washington Monument is set to start shortly. The project aims to end a period of national neglect and restore the site’s prominence as a lasting symbol.
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Washington Monument
Prrro.com V Nassy Leaves Democratic Party
The article quotes Prrro.com V Nassy condemning the Democrats as a circus and calling the party intellectually and physically weak. He also criticizes the Potter investigation as lacking control. The piece notes ongoing public complaints about hard times from saloon patrons and the advertising shy.
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Prrro.com
Nassy
Democratic Party
Potter
Erie finances praised as bonds restructured for credit gains
The Erie city finances show judicious management with $29,000 interest due July 1 to be paid and $15,000 expiring bonds canceled. $56,000 7 percent bonds will be exchanged for new 6 percent bonds. $16,000 to be retired. $30,000 warrants to be taken up later. The policy boosts Erie credit, signals rising business activity, and faces labor unrest. The article also notes musical talent notices from Emma Caldwell and Warren graduates, plus a somber July 4 stance and local summer recreation.
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Erie
Hartleb
Erie Car Works
Iowa
Quebec
Warren
Venango
Washington
Canada
Emma Caldwell
Emma Beebe
Rebekeh
Hamilton
Caldwell
Eric
Vassar Female College
Lillie Jane Grey
Jessie Miles Davis
John Adams
Pennsylvania
The Death of the Queen
Maprio June 27. News of the Queen of Spain death spreads across Europe. Spain mourns as the Queen dies about noon in the king's presence while she was near expected motherhood and the royal family surrounds her.
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Maprio
Spain
Europe
Prevent Disease with Dr Fenner’s Capitol Bitters
An advertisement urges disease prevention as life insurance fades. It promotes Dr Fenner's Capitol Bitters and a special circulator on his St Vitus Dance Specific. The claim states it has never failed to cure.
Boys Wanted to Buy Fireworks at Variety Hall
A brief notice reports that boys are sought to purchase fireworks at Variety Hall. The terse item notes the location and the target group, with no further details on date or regulations.
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Variety Hall
Woman in the Case Impresses Washington Post on Jenks dealings
The Washington Post profiles Mrs Jenks a stylish exiled painter and political operator thirty five or less who exonerates Secretary Sherman while blasting potter Tilden and Co. The interview portrays her as a bold Democrat with French roots and plans to draw a Capitol fresco linking the reformers and the men behind the case. She predicts returning to New Orleans for another campaign as Democrats rebuild their machinery.
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Potter, Tilden & Co
Anderson
Post
Down South
Louisiana
Weber
Sherman
Capitol
Congress
Brudich
Republic
Jenks
Ben Butler
New Orleans
Grant's Candidacy Surge Across the Nation
The piece notes that U S Grant is widely considered the leading presidential figure for succession to President Hayes among conservative property holders nationwide, with the South excluding him. It asserts Grant's bid is not abrupt and not backed by a party or clique, per the New York Graphic.
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U.S
Grant
South
United States
Hayes
N. Y
Green's August Flower Promoted as Liver Health Remedy
An advert promotes Green's August Flower as superior for liver and digestion problems. It claims the liver governs overall health and offers 10 cent sample bottles. Three doses allegedly prove its efficacy, with sale across towns on the western continent.
Queen of Spain Dies at Age 18
The article notes the sudden death of the young queen at eighteen, prompting national mourning and tributes from the royal court. Officials declare days of mourning as the realm awaits further arrangements and public ceremonies.
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Warren Mail
Watterson-Hewitt
Tilden
Electoral Commission
Watterson
Louisville Counrier- Journal
Hewitt
Mr. Tilden
New York
Committee of Advisement
Oregon
Florida
South Carolina
National Democratic Executive Committee
Queen
Trushei « Mintzer
Henderson
Allon Rogers
District Court OF the United States
District of
Edwin H. French
Russellburg
Holden
S. E. Woodruff, Esq
Revere House
John Hall
Pittsburgh
District
John Sager
Glade Tp
Revere
Pittsburg
Istrict Court
Peninsylvania
Sidney A. Wetmore
Penna
S. E. Woodruff
Nherifef
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
J. O. Deming
Lewis Bates
Robert Belding
Wesley Wright
David McKelvy
Frank Wesley Wright
Henry Brace
Sheriff’s Office
United States District Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
G. B. Gilson
Tidsouth
County of
State of Pennsylvania
Tidioute and
Jefferson Streets
Jefferson Street
Tidioute Street
Frank Williams
Thomas Orton
Recorder’s Office
Shedrick Tipton
West Hickory Creek
Deerfield Township
State of
Joshua Pierce
Wm. W. Wallace
Joshua Perce
B. Gilson
R. S
H. Paul
Hickory Creek
Franklin and Warren Turnpike Road
Short Street
Lincoln Street
Johns, Wilson
Henry Fisher
Sloan Rolston
Gideon Gilson
W. W. Wallace
John
Wilson
Recorder's Office
Hiram Daggett
Assignee
Cutler& Hinds
Girard
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
Fred Morck
Eiirm
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
CASFI
Bank
Warren, PA
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
Dross
Ww. M. Ss. Mixed Paints
J. F. Wells
L. G. Noyes
Warren Savings Bank
B. Nesmith
Polie
Hazeltine, Cashier
Owine
Mg Oo
H. Hunter
A.J. Hazeltine
E. G. Wood
M. B, Dunham B. Nesmith
Jas. Cisvi, Jr
Albert Kirberger
Johnson's Enchange
Johnson, White & Co
Robert Johnson
R. H. Johnson
ROD and Gun
American Sportsman'’S Journal
Forest and Stream Pub. Co
Fulton St
Dennie Lesh
Andrew Lesh
Warren County Pa
O. F. Hoffman
Warren Pa
Conewango Creek
Davidson & Grindley
OTICE
L. D. Wetmore
Peter Lawson
Andrew Forsberg
Charles Forsberg
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elk Township
County of Warren
Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elk
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Peter Larson
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