1876 Republican delegate rules for Twenty-seventh district
The conferee convention backed adopting a delegate system for the Twenty-seventh district. It sets 125 Republican presidential votes per delegate, plus a bonus for districts with high fractions, requires a district plurality for delegate selection, and names Corry as the meeting site. It lists assigned delegates across Erie Venango and Warren counties for a July 9 1878 meeting, with specific wards and townships enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Watson
Congress
City of
Corry
Erie
Venango
Warren
Valley Force Centennial Observed in June Ceremony
The Valley Force centennial was observed last Wednesday June 19 with a large display attended by about 30 000 people Gov Hartranft and other dignitaries delivered addresses at the event
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Valley Force
Hartranft
Bunker Hill
Boston
Rice
Harverhill
Lynn
County Republican Convention and primary delegate plan announced
The County Committee sets a Warren meeting for July 1 at 3 p.m. and primary delegates on June 29. Delegates to the Congressional Convention in Corry July 9 at 2 p.m. are chosen, with candidates listed including L. F. Watson and W. W. Reed. County officials seek full turnout and fair process for a party victory.
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Sheffield
South West
Triumph
27Th
Congressional District
Warren
Corry
L.C. Baker
Columbus
Mr. Lindsey
H. K. Siggins
Conewango
Rey Wright
Benj. Ellis
Sugar Grove
Nelson Mead
Youngsville
James Cable
C. C. Thompson
Tidioute
W. J. Alexander
Register
Orphan's Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Erie County
Republican Party
WM. W. Reed
The Outlook on Democratic Fitness to Rule in Pennsylvania
The Outlook argues the Democracy failed to govern, citing eight months of Congress and a push to allocate over three hundred million for rebel war claims. It claims the party’s measures would harm home industry and military efficiency, and says Republicans won in the Senate and a compact Republican minority in the House blocked them. The piece asserts the Pennsylvania race should be decisive against the Democrats.
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Congress
Treasury
Senate
House
Pennsylvania
Right Spirit and Campaign Voices of Galusha Grow
Hon Galusha A Grow plans speeches in Western counties. He remains undaunted by his gubernatorial nomination defeat and urges Republicans to act in a crucial campaign. The Congressional Record notes the Wood Tariff bill’s kill and a paired vote dispute surrounding Mr Watson’s absence and public-interest protections.
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Galusha A. Grow
Republican Party
Congressional
Clarke
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Watson
Washington
Col Watson Backed by Erie Republicans for Second Term
Erie county Republicans endorse Col L F Watson for re nomination to Congress praising his record. Papers from Union City Corry Lake City Daily Girard Cosmopolite and Erie Gazette note his anti discrimination freight bill, oil support, and work on public buildings funding. Voters urged to back his candidacy at primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Col. Watson
Union City Times
Congress
City
Corry [Herald
L. F. Watson
Watson
Lake City Daily
Eric
Girard Cosmopolite
Silver conference invited to fix standard of silver
The President directed a conference with major monetary powers to fix the silver standard. France Italy Russia Switzerland and Greece accepted. Delegates named are townt, Reuben E. Fenton of New York William S. Groesbeck of Ohio and Francis A. Walker of Connecticut, likely in Paris.
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France
Italy
Russia
Switzerland
Greece
Paris
Townt
Reuben E. Fenton
New York
William S. Groesbeck
Ohio
Francis A. Walker
Connecticut
Promised expose of fraud in Pennsylvania treasurer office
The piece claims a forthcoming dramatic fraud exposure in the State Treasurer's Office of Pennsylvania after a new Democrat took office two months ago. It questions political motives and suggests renewed action if a rapid disclosure does not occur.
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Pennsylvania
Repeal of Bankrupt Law Takes Effect in September
A tun bill repealing the bankrupt law becomes effective on the first day of September next, outlining the change in legal framework and its immediate applicability to ongoing cases and filings.
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Tun
Post Office Count Exceeds Thirty Nine Thousand Nationwide
The nation maintains more than 39,000 post offices across the United States, reflecting a broad federal network serving urban and rural communities with mail services and related operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Col Hoyt Arrives in Pittsburg for Governor Campaign
Col Hoyt Republican candidate for governor visits Pittsburg and stays at Monongahela House after arriving from the oil regions. He meets relatives and friends in quiet social calls and notes broad Republican confidence statewide for a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hoyt
Monongahela House
Colonel Hoyt
Pillsburg Gazette
Contention in Crawford District Sees Pettis Appointed
In Crawford County the Congressional contest narrows as Judge Pettis reportedly secures a Territorial Judge appointment. Col. Thompson holds Butler and Col. Dick remains, with Mercer backing a Mercer man. If Pettis appointment stands, Thompson and Dick become the main rivals for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Crawford District
Crawford District
Judge Pettis
Col. Dick
Crawford County
Col. Thompson
Butler
Mercer
Washington
Pettis
Denny of Erie Wins Gold at Northwestern Shooting Club
Mr. W. W. Denny of Erie wins the gold medal with the best aggregate after a series of matches. He attended the first pigeon shoot here and posted strong scores, correcting earlier speculation that Mr. Jarecki of Erie was the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Denny
Erie
Northwestern Shooting Club
Tionesta Republican
Jarecki
Wedding of Colonel Hastings and Emily Platt at Executive Mansion
Colonel Russell Hastings and Emily Platt wed in a quiet ceremony at the Executive Mansion. Bishop Jagger of Ohio officiated in the blue parlor as immediate friends of the President and families attended the intimate event.
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Wasmxcton
Russell Hastings
Emily Platt
Bishop Jagger
Ohio
The Rebel Raid Critique of Potter Tilden & Co
The Pittsburg Gazette attacks Potter Tilden & Co citing treachery and bribery in the 1876 election plots. It frames Republican opposition as standing against a Democratic bid to seize the presidency, noting alleged bribery attempts and perjury surrounding Anderson and electoral counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gazette
Potter, Tilden & Co
South
Tilden
Oregon
Pelton
Electoral Commission
Congress
Louisiana
Republican Party
Anderson
Florida
Stanley Matthews
Levisee
Inter State Commerce Bill Commentary in Buffalo Courier
The Buffalo Courier comments on Congressman Watson of Pennsylvania and his inter state commerce bill to regulate railroads and end unfair discrimination by common carriers. It notes doubt the bill will pass this session yet stresses the issue's vast economic impact on railroads, shipper rings, and western eastern routes, with Buffalo's vested interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Watson
Pennsylvania
Committee On Commerce
House
Buffalo
Buffalo Courier
Unexpected Findings In Hayes Era Inquiry And Engineer Union News
The investigation into Mr. Potter’s case reveals facts beyond prior knowledge, reflecting credit on President Hayes and Secretary Sherman. A letter from Matthews to the Appointment Clerk dated June 22, 1877, shows he did not regard Anderson as warranting influence, clearing him of Republican complicity. Arthur, head of the locomotive engineers’ brotherhood, states no railroad strike is planned this year.
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Potter
Hayes
Sherman
Matthews
Smith
Anderson
West Point
Union
Green's August Flower Promised Cure for Liver Ailments
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for liver complaints and dyspepsia. It claims broad acceptance across towns on the Western Continent and urges readers to try a 10 cent sample bottle with three doses said to relieve symptoms.
Scull Race Ends With Hanlon Winning Five Mile Title
Evan Morris of this city and Edward Hanlon of Toronto raced on Hulton course twelve miles above Pirrssure at 6 10 PM. Hanlon won the five mile single scull for a $2000 purse and America’s championship, in about thirty seven minutes, with Morris closing to within about one and a half lengths. Fifteen thousand spectators saw the finish as Hanlon led from the start and maintained the margin to the buoy and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Morris
Edward Hanlon
Toronto
Hulton
Morris
Hanlon
America
Indictments for Grave Robbery and Medical College Burials
Cincinnati reports indictments against Dr Morton and J Q Marshall for grave robbing at North Bend and Ohio Medical College. Civil suits seek 10000 damages from the colleges and Ann Arbor Medical College. Also notes West Point speech by General Sherman defending Hayes and the Bishop M coskry case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Devin
North Bend
J. Scott Harrison
Medical College
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Morton
J. Q. Marshall
Ohio Medical College
Marshall
Ohio and Miami Medical College
Scott Harrison
Young Devin
Harrison
Joseph C. Devin
Ann Arbor Medical College
Erie District Hopes For L F Watson To Seek Second Term
A 1878 Erie letter from Miles W. Caughey urges Hon. L F Watson of Washington to seek re election to the 46th Congress. The missive praises Watson for rail and harbor measures and government building efforts, predicting strong Republican support if he runs again. It argues Erie’s trade needs and fair railway rates with oil regions, aiming to boost local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis F. Watson
Congress
Pennsylvania
Erie
L. PF. Watson
Washington, D. C
Buffalo
Cleveland
Miles W. Caughey
Watson Declines Immediate renomination for House Seat
L F Watson writes from Washington on May 24 1878 that he is not averse to a renomination but cannot canvass personally. He says he has served the district to the best of his ability and hopes Republicans understand his record and support. He adds gratitude for prior backing and accepts whatever the district majority decides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Representatives
Washington, D. C
Miles W. Caughey
Erie
L. F. Watson
Corsets and Dry Goods Held in Plentiful Stock
In Warren Pennsylvania on April 1 1878 a local dry goods house advertises a wide assortment including price corsets from 3c, Hamilton Corset always available, plus buttons trimmings sheetings muslins tickings denims cheviot shirtings skirts prints ginghams and more. The notice emphasizes a first class stock and broad selection.
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Hamilton
Warren
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Warren Mail
Henry M. Hoyt
Luzerne
Charles W. Stone
Supreme Court
James P. Sterrett
Allegheny
Aaron K. Dunkel
Philadelphia
Republican Co. Convention
Brokenstraw
Geo
H. Bates
Wim, Dupree
Levi Rowley
G. W. McPherson
Daniel Gross
Wm. Sterrett
James McCain
William Jewell
P. Parker
A. Cady
Ellis Spencer
A. Johnson
Cherry Grove
J. Farnsworth
A.plumb
Corydon
A. G. Morrison
J.W. Flatt
Peerfield
N. P. Morrison
Chas, McAuley
Harvey Russell
John Conklin
Kirrk
Henry Holman
Jacob Mack
Lewis Martin
D. Dinsmoor
Eldred
A. M. Parker
J. G. Sanford
B.S. Sherman
R. W. Cohell
Richardson
W. C. Averill
Mead
L. P. Rogers
C. W. Kidder
Oa. Sus Stone
D. W. Brennan
F. H. Rockwell
Pine Grove
W. W. Wilson
Charles Wilsie
Ss. H. Briggs
G. A. Walkley
Pleasant
Wm. Barber
Wm. Heighhouse
Hi. Barber
Pittsfield
David Dalrymple
D. L. Burnett
A. McIntyre
A. Anderson
F. R. Miller
Greek Clark
M. Kimball
Scott
G. Martin
R. M. Gray
Spring Creek
Barney Hill
Jno
Randolph
E. J. Eldred
W. Fuller
A. W. Lord
W. W. Marsh
W. Armstrong
E. Hoyt
Frank Barnes
L. BE. Dixson
W. B. Benedict
M. J. Allison
N. Robinson
Triumph—J
Wilson
Jerome Hyatt
R. EF. Hyatt
A. Neyhart
Columbus Borough
W. B. Sutliff
L. C. Baker
George Yates
Mr. Trantum
Saale
Albion
Concord
Conneaut
East Milcreek
Edinboro
Elkcreek
Elgin
Franklin
Fairview Township
Fairview Borough
Greenfield
Wattsburg
Wayne
West Millcreek
Avenango County
Cranberry
Canal
Clinton
Clintonville
Cooperstown
Emlenton
French Creek
Irwin
Jackson
Mineral
Oakland
Oil Creek
Oil City
State Dental Association
Bedford
the Outlook
Erie Gazette
Twenty
Post Office Department
Pittsburg
Inter
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
M’coskry
Europe
Christian K. Ross
Charley Ross
Jennie Lesh
Andrew Lesh
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County Pa
O. F. Hoffman
Warren Pa
Wid Cease
Trushel & Mintzer
Henderson
Alson Rogers
ROD and Gun
American Sportsman’s Journal
Forest and Stream Pub. Co
Fulton St
S. Burgess
Vj Holesale
Assembly
F. D. Reeves, Esq
R. C. Wright
Conenango Township
Republican County Convention
Co. C. Thompson, Esq
Warren Carriage Works
Bridge
Cordie & Koebley
Hickory Street
Oeaton School House
Arren, Pa
M. C. Rowland
GEO. P. Rowell & Co’s
P. Rowell & CO
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
Printing House Sq
O. H. Hunter & Son
Louvain
Beuritz
Devon
Asborne
Wworth
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
Fred
Morck
KFIRM
B. Nesmith & Son
Bank
Warren, PA
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
Drusgs
J. F. Wells
L. G. Noyes
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