Hayes Portrayed as Mouse by Democratic Press
A quoted New York Tribune piece rebuts Democratic attacks on Governor Hayes. It argues the party’s line belittling Hayes as a small, crooked option fails against his proven record, noting his two terms in Congress and three as governor of a major state amidst widespread corruption concerns.
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Gov. Hayes
N.Y. Tribune
Hayes
Ohio
Stephen A. Douglas
West
George H. Pendleton
New York
Pendleton
R. B. Hayes
Allen G. Thurman
Senate
United States
Thurman
William Allen
Congress
Editor Endorses Cincinnati Nominees in Harper's Weekly
Grerce Writtam Curtis delivers strong Harper's Weekly endorsement for Wheeler and Hayes. He praises their culture, honor, and republican simplicity, noting their plain habits and unblemished character. Curtis argues the nominees could unite independents with the Republican Party for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grerce Writtam Curtis
Harper's Weekly
Cincinnati
Mr. Wheeler
Gov. Hayes
Curtis
Republican Party
Fitch diamonds seized from New York during Civil War return
The Fitch diamonds, held in the New York Custom House for over a year, are set to be taken by Gen. Sherman in a few days after recent release from duty by act of Congress.
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Fitch
Gen. Sherman
New York Custom House
Congress
Knights of Honor size grows to nine thousand five hundred
The Knights of Honor increased membership from 3,500 in May 1875 to 9,500 by the Supreme Lodge meeting in May 1876. The growth reflects a substantial expansion within the order during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
Supreme Lodge
Woman in Baden Brings Long Hair To Centennial
Miss Temperance Anderson from Baden Pennsylvania owns hair measuring six feet eight inches. The remarkable length is all her own and she plans to showcase it at the Centennial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baden, Pa
Temperance Anderson
Centennial Exhibition Now Open See Thorough, Ordered Grounds
Pui Lape Louta writes from June 21 1876 urging readers to visit the Centennial Exhibition. He praises its scale and order, notes ample boarding at reasonable rates, and warns against paid puff correspondence. He highlights transport by streetcars and rail, prices posted on the grounds, and cautions about overpaying for not essential goods.
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Daily
Reading Railroad
Mercury
Dolle
Alfe
Colorado
E. C
Republican Convention Backed by Hayes Wheeler Victory
The Cincinnati Convention symbolizes the endurance of Republican ideals amid corruption. Hayes and Wheeler are portrayed as honest leaders who revived party vigor, with a record of Union preservation and emancipation. The article predicts an aggressive, united campaign attracting independents and liberals seeking reform.
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Cincinnati
N. Y. Times
Union
Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
Judge Gildersleeve Tops Creedmoor Rifle Scores
Judge Gildersleeve of New York, former rifle captain, set a world record with 30 bull’s eyes in 45 shots to win the Leech cup at Creedmoor on May 27, totaling 204 of 225 and achieving 93 percent. He also took the Patrick Henry rifle match with 46 at 1,000 yards, besting General Jakin.
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Gildersleeve
N. Y
Creedmoor
Jakin
Scribners Magazine Highlights Centennial Topics
Scribner’s Magazine presents Centennial content with emphasis on the Declaration signing and Revolutionary era. Col Higginson offers a concise review while E. H. Scudder’s piece on Harvard University includes illustrations of Revolutionary figures and sites like the Washington Elm and Washington’s Longfellow House.
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Tuovucnh
Scribner’s Magazine
Col. Higginson
Harvard University
E. H. Scudder
Washington Elm
Washington’s
Democratic National Convention Meets in St Louis
The Democratic gathering is set in St Louis on Tuesday June 27. Competing rail lines cut Buffalo to destination round trip fares to five dollars.
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St. Louis
Buffalo
Hayes and Wheeler Nominated at Cincinnati for President and Vice President
The article details Republican selections at Cincinnati with Rutherford B. Hayes named for President and William A. Wheeler for Vice President. It chronicles Hayes rise from Ohio lawyer to Civil War general and congressman, plus Wheeler’s long public service from New York lawyer to state senator and congressman.
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William A. Wheeler
Cincinnati
General Hayes
Mr. Wheeler
Malone
Franklin County
New York
University of Vermont
New York Assembly
Ogdenburg
Rouse’s Point
State Senate
Reublican
Robert Campbell
Wheeler
Senate
Clinton
Essex
Franklin
Union and
Liberty
New York State Constitutional Convention
Congress
The Popular Vote and Electoral Returns Chronicle Early American Elections
A dated discussion reviews forty years of presidential voting showing popular and electoral tallies for 1836 to 1872 and argues for reform. It notes figures for Van Buren, Harrison, Polk, Taylor, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, Grant, Seymour, and others, with scattered commentary on results. The page closes with a note praising a vase gift to poet William Cullen Bryant on his eighty- fifth birthday.
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Martin van Buren
W. H. Harrison
M. van Buren
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
H. Psec
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
ALP
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Horatio Seymour
Prophesying and Celebrating Fourth at Eris
A 1876 Erie segment predicts a Republican ticket headed by Hayes and Wheeler with strong reform backing. It notes Fourth of July plans led by W A Galbraith and Harvey L Brown, cites a jail escape thwarted by Sheriff Hyner, and quotes praise from Harper's Weekly and various papers.
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Eris
Congress
W. W. Reed
W. Lytle
C. B. Curtis
A. A. Craig
W. A. Galbraith
Harvey L. Brown
Tax Barry
Erie
Hyner
Tax
Durance
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Warren Mail
of New York
Col
L. F. Watson
Warren
Congressional Conference
C. W. Stone
EOR Assembly
W. M. Lindsey
WM. B. Acocks
Pittsfield
W. W. Connely
Deerfield
Henry Brace
Youngsville
S. W. Waters
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Warren Academy
M. Miles, Esq
N. P. Morrison
Tidioute
O10
Delaware County
Kenyon College
Gambler
Columbus
Harvard College
21St Ohio Infantry
Rosecrans
West Virginia
23D
McClellan
South Mountain
79Th Ohio
Kanawha
Sheridan
Winchester
Whitelaw Reid
New York Tribune
Col. Hayes
Colonel Hayes
Fisher’s Hill
Cedar Creek
Banning
Mr. Hayes
Taft
Allen
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Wm. Cullen Bryant
America
Harper’s Weekly
Friends of Reform
Evening Post
Ind
Express
Dem
Republican
Chicago
San Francisco Cail
Chronicle
Alta
Memphis Avalanche
Albany Express
Judge Kelley
Hayes and
Friends of Currency Reform
Sunset Cox
Ben Hill
Republian
N. Y. Tribune
Lane & Nesmith
Warren, Pa
Limestone School District
Henry Baxter
J. P. Houser
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Borough
Allegheny River
Conenango Creek
W. H. Pickett
Burgess
R. P. King
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Sugar Grove Township
Sugar Grove
Chandlers Valley
C. Danielson
Olivia Dennigan
A. & W. K. Jamieson
Danielson
G. W. Buel
C. B. Noyes
N. A. Nilson
G. W. Uel
S. H. Davis
Glade
County of
Daniel Nesmith
Glade Avenue
P. Falconer
Glade Township
David Holt
B. & D. Nesmith
Fieri Facias
T. J. Clemons
A. D. Robie
H. Davis
Sheffield Township
James T. Osgood
E. B. Duffey
J.M. Stoddart & CO
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
WM. A. Greaves
Ortrait
Episcopal Church
G. P. Rowell & Co
Greenbacks
Fancy Coods
J. F. Wells & CO
Stone & Neves
L. D. Galligan
A. Ruhlman
sToOoc
O. H. Hunter’s
Poplins
Percales
Cassimeres
Musquin Ss
Window Hollands
H. Hunter
Water Street
Warren Pa
Rae Sql
Meehan
Ball & Levy
Merchant Tailors
Michigan Street
Geo. Ball & Co’s
Johnson’s Exchange
North Warren
Johnson
Hite & Co
S. Burgess
Holesale
Bee
Zack Gemmill & CO
Coal and Coke
Warren Gas Works
Kay
Fred Merck
Post
A. Wise’s
Keystone
Luc Dadil
Makimb
A. Wise
Warren Marble Works
S. B. Sexileyt
Wigwam
John Grindleys
Water St
Warren Warren
Gibson
Lane House
Russellburg
Ludlow House
Tiona
E. A. Buck
Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
H. A. Stone
Ighhouse Brothers
Pleasant Township
Mém
Will Smith
Hickory Street
Ww. Co. Rowland. Warren
New Boot and Shoe Store
P Gruber, JR
Allen Block
Nevy
P. Gruber, JR
S&s
McNett & Son
John Grindley
Grist Mil
D. F. Anderson
D.s'mcnerr
T. W. McNerr
Hilip Byseker
Mr. Byseker
Guy C
Irvine
P. Byseker
Wm. G. Garcelon
Spring Creek
Warren Co
Maranda M. Garcelon
Philip M. Garcelon
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