Democrats face disbanding talk in Allen County
The piece surveys Democratic discontent in Allen County Ohio with calls to form a new party. It argues a mere name change cannot repair perennial defeats and defends the existing party and ticket while attacking local reformers and their plans. It cites Thurman and Lowry and praises the Republican gains and stable governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Ohio
Thurman
Democratic Party
Brother Lowry
Sach
Greeley
Brother Morris
Nevre
Warren
Allen
Republican Party
Judge Woodard Resigns at Constitutional Convention Rejected
Judge Woodard offered his resignation during the Constitutional Convention last week but the body refused to accept it. The article notes the strain on him as he waits for a new posting and suggests feeding the hungry before quitting.
Modoc Trial Concludes with Strong Prosecution
The Modoc Indians' trial ended last week with a solid case against them and no plea of insanity. Sentencing is pending, with expectations that they will face execution.
Republican Party Poised for Victory in Coming Elections
Lan caster Examiner asserts the Republicans are fully prepared to lead the world in the future, praising their record. It attacks the Democratic and Liberal factions as devoid of principles, claiming they push a weak platform and focus on personal matters rather than policy. The piece lauds Republican progress, restraint on taxation, debt repayment, and fair treatment of workers while opposing monopolies and supporting transportation reform. It predicts looming victories as conventions approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Lancaster Examiner
Democratic Party
Democratic Liberal Party
Progressive Party
Just
Fasr
Repudiated Press Attacks Highlight Conventions and Colfax Defense
The piece critiques Judge Woodward and the press in a broad political quarrel. It highlights Alexander H. Stevens defending Grant’s actions, disputes over Colfax’s finances, and a witness account from John T. Drew that Colfax did not deposit a contested check. The narrative preserves names and the evolving reputational battles in a tense postwar political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes Ames
John Doe
Drew
Colfix
Utica Herald
Ames
Colfax
8. C
X.Y. Z
Pichard Roe
Dillon
John T. Drew
Drew, Bliss
Schuyler Colfax
Asl
Debates and back pay controversy dominate constitutional notes
The document attacks the legislatures debates as worthless printing. It cites Memphis Avalanche rebuke of Democratic party tactics and accuses lawmakers of delaying adjournment to keep back pay. It notes a Erie examination for West Point where Wynant Wilson of Edinboro, age 21, won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Curtis
West Point
J. W. Wetmore
H. 8. Jones
J. L. Stewar
Wynant , Wilson
Edinboro
Proclamation for 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
President U S Grant proclaims an international exposition of arts manufactures and products of the soil and mines to open April 19 1876 and close October 19 1876 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The act of congress approved March 30 1871 authorizes the Centennial Celebration and the event is to promote peace civilization and international friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Centennial Commission
Woeersas
Congress
United States
Pennsylvania
Department of State
Wuerens
Waterras
United States Centennial Commission
I. A
Grant
City of
Washington
The
U.S. Grant
Hamilton Fish
House of Representatives Members Listed by District
A numbered roster lists the First to Eighteenth Representatives with names Geo Handy Smith Shafer Slamin Owens O Brein Porter McCullough Reybourn Vogdes Wilson Worrell Ash Wood Roney Gillespie Jones Salter Newell. Each line pairs a district number with its representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Representatives
Geo. Handy Smith
Geo. W. Shafer
James Slamin
Wm. J. Owens
James O’brein
Charles A. Porter
John McCullough
John A. Reybourn
W. H. Vogdes
H. T. Wilson
W. W. Worrell
Joseph R. Ash
John N. Wood
Wm. J. Roney
Robert Gillespie
J. W. Jones
Charles B. Salter
James W. Newell
Death of Jesse B Grant Prompted by Brain and Spinal Marrow
A Cincinnati special reports Jesse B. Grant died after years of paralysis from a stroke with brain and spinal marrow involvement. He was unconscious for a day, surrounded by family including Mrs. Rose Grant and Mrs. Metcalf, plus a physician and nurse. His 1865 will left $25,000 each to his other children while the President was exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati
Jesse B. Grant
Grant
Rose
London
Persia
Buckingham Palace
John W. Conly
J. G. Brown
Judge Fullerton, Sr. Louis
Jacksonville
Ill
Toledo and
Wabash
Harrax
City of Washington
Liverpool
Queenstown
Cape Sambro
Glasgow
Manchester
Washineton
Howard University
Gen. Howard
Polyglot miscellany from July reports and notices
A scattered collection notes include a Scotty terrier advert in Indiana, a Juniata voyage in search of Polaris, trial dates for Stokes, long distance courtship voyage, and school instruction at Edinboro State Normal. Also mentioned are estate values for Edwin Forrest, and satirical quips on labor and Chinese forces, plus weather, transport wreck, and Howard University finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Stokes
Ohio
State Normal School
Edinboro
New Haven
Edwin Forrest
Jack
John
Pat
la Crosse
Colorado
Delaware
New York
New York Times
Times
Bret Harte
Stephen
Yuba-d—m
Barnum
Jacob Thompson
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Warren Mail
George W. Allen
Tidioute
J. J. Shearman
Kinzua
Starling W. Waters
E. R. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Cp. B. Peck
Farmington
JE. W. Mudgee
Spring Creek
Theodore Chase
Pine Grove
Summerfield Warner
Freehold
Warren Academy
Daniel Gross
Conewango
Republican County Committee
I. S. Alden
HH. If. Cummings
R. E. Miller
Warmington
C. C. Merritt
South West
Erwin A. Allen
E. W. Mudge
C. W. Kidder
Mead
F.C. Flanigan
the Press
State Journal
Judge Woodward
George W. Woodward
Woodward
North
Tribune
Louisiana
Alexander H. Stevens
Atlanta Sun
General Grant
Atlanta
Memphis
Treasury
Colonel Forney
Harrisburg State Journal
Jesse Brant
Russell House
W. A. Rankin
Jesse R. Martin
Edith Atkins
Carroll, Chautauqua Co
N. Ee
J. H. Starrett
A. M. Martin
Corry
Emma Garfield
Busti
Chautauqua
Wm. Cadman
J. P. Mickelson
L. A. Johnson
C. Dinsmoor
Samuel E. McCormick
Deerfield
Ellen Elenora Mathews
Same Place
Thomas Madison
Addie Cosier
Mead Township
J. W. Leach
L. T. Parmiee
Albert Southwick
Jamestown
N. Y
Mary
Llen Kidder
Lutheran Parsonage
G. A. Breugel
Mathias Shirk
Anna Baker
Jenue
High Street
Greenland Bro’s
Herman P. Greenlund
A. &. Marshall
W. D
Penna
Pittsburgh
William Watson
S. FE
Farmington Township
Warren County
Wm. Wilshe
Samuel Thompson
Wm. Miller
Andrew Dorn
Miles and Dorn
Mr. Miles
Yuerife
Court of Common Pleas
Towit
Deerfield Township
Warren Co
State of Pennsylvania
G. D. Shearer
T. F. Thompson
SW. Davis
Merife
Lowe’check A. M
Samuel Watson
Wm. Watson
Andrews & Co
Ss. W. Davis
Sheri
Omlce
Warren, Fa
Daly
W. H. MacDonald & Co
Model Drug Store
KING
R. B. Stewart
Vichy
Kissengen
W.H. MacDonald & CO
Carver House
Warren, Pa
W. H. MacDonald, George P. Orr
Ajunetf
Methodist
Conrad Lesser
Dec
C. Smith
Scott
Nesmith & Keller
William Messner
Block
Warren, Penn’a
Liverpool Crockery
Mayil Fishing Tackle
First National Bank
P. J. Trushel & Son
Crockery, &C
Chas. P. Henry
Dunham, Capron & CO
Tsaying
A. Ruhlman’s
News Depot
Scofield
Palecuthin
D. W. Stranahan
Rebecca L. Stranahan
J. F. Wells & CO
Setre Facias Sar
Thomas M.patterson
R. H. Mitchell
Henry Byrom
Chas. F. Blakestee
Robert Duffield
Paterson, Mitchell & Co
County of
Martin Connors
Thomas Connors
Dennis Devers
M. Baird
Triumph Oil Company
Orney
Chestnut Street
Triumph City
J. P. Gould
Thomas Patterson, Mitchell & Co
Baird & Devers
Patterson, Mitchell & Co
L. D. Wetmore
Wrren
Ss. W. Waters
DAVIS
Sherif
French
New Hotel
Cor, Havilandt and
New Church Sts
Richard P. Frenc
Richard French
Ladia's & Attached
Gentleman's Dining
P. & Elk
A. W. Turner
Carver
Ensworth & Neexe
Geo. Ensworth
C. L. Reese
E.A. Baldwin
Tidioute, PA
Robert J. Culverwell
Chas J
Williams Bros
Joshua H. Williams
William Haigl
Sheffield
Wile Willigamgn
Shaadi Ohoett
White G- Williams
Nous
Pankruptcy
U.S. District Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Enna
D. M. Williams
A. Greaves
Phinen
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