Erie County Republicans Hold Heated Primary Meetings
Erie county Republicans met last Saturday to select delegates for Congress. Norton and Watson led with about 40 delegates each, Brainerd around 30, and Mackey allied with Brainerd in Venango. Delegates split loyalties across towns, with no clear majority, forcing a convention to decide.
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Erie County
Congress
Mr. Norton
Mr. Brainerd
Mackey
Venango
Brainerd
Col. Watson
Norton
Watson
Corry
Erie
Warren
Brosius Elected by Harrisburg Republican Convention
The Harrisburg Republican State Convention met on the 21st with few absentees. A ballot for Congressman at large replaced Tom Marshall, yielding Marriott Brosius 161, Lilly 25, Todd 17, leading to Brosius's declaration as the choice. A resolution urged conciliating independents and empowered filling any ticket vacancy.
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Harrisburg
Tom Marshall
Brosius
Lilly
Warren County Democratic Convention Nominates Ticket
The Democracy of Warren county held a solemn convention with few attendees and nominated Dr. Wm. A. Irvine for Congress, C. H. Noyes for Senate, J. B. Jennings for Assembly, D. C. Buel for Sheriff, Geo. P. Orr for Prothonotary, and Mr. Fuller for Jury Commissioner. No Coroner was discussed. The Greenback candidate is expected to run.
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Warren County
Congress
Wm. A. Irvine
Brokenstraw
Senate
C. H. Noyes, Esq
Warren
Assembly
J. B. Jennings
Tidioute
D. C. Buel
Sugar Grove
Geo. P. Orr
Fuller
Kinzua
National Bank Charter Extension Passes Senate
The bill extends charters for National banks by twenty years with two thirds shareholder consent within two years of expiration. Banks retain old rights but legal actions may be brought in State Courts. Shareholders can opt to receive stock value if they oppose continuation.
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Senate
Republican Sweep in Oregon Shifts Legislature and Ranks
The report notes George for Congress leads by over 3000, Moody for Governor by about 2000, and other Republican ticket majorities ranging 1500 to 2500. Legislature shows Lower House 37 Republicans 22 Democrats, Senate 16 Republicans 14 Democrats, with joint majority at 17.
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Oregon
George
Congress
Moody
Senate
New York Custom House Staff Refuse to Pay Assessments
Government employees at the New York Custom House refuse to pay Congressional Committee assessments. The conviction of General N. M. Curtis for soliciting and taking assessments motivates further nonpayment by workers.
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New York Custom House
Congressional Committee
N. M. Curtis
Erie Public Building Bill Passes After 20 Year Wait
Col Watson sees a now approved measure to fund a public building in Erie with 100000 upfront and up to 150000 total cost. Citizens celebrate with cannon, a brass band, and a nonpartisan reception at Reed House while speeches praise his persistence and the Board of Trade hosts. A cordial welcome at Erie events anchors the public thanks and a searing Dispatch note calls the reception enthusiastic.
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Col. Watson
Erie
Washington
Corry
Reed House
Board of Trade
Board Rooms
J. F. Downing
Downing
McCarter
Messrs. Gaggin
Brown
National Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Eric
Colonel Watson
Dr. Muller
Tariff Commission finalizes eight member slate
The President appoints and Senate confirms John L. Hayes from Massachusetts Henry W. Oliver Jr from Pennsylvania Jacob A Ambler from Ohio Robert P Porter from the District of Columbia John W Underwood from Georgia Duncan F Kenner from Louisiana Alexander R Bateler from West Virginia and Wm H McMahon from New York The final Senate vote was 31 yes 21 no Four or five Democrats joined Republicans in support and one Republican Van Wyck voted no.
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Tariff Commission
Senate
John L. Hayes
Massachusetts
Henry W. Oliver, Jr
Pennsylvania
Jacob A. Ambler
Ohio
Robert P. Porter
District of Columbia
John W. Underwood
Georgia
Duncan F. Kenner
Louisiana
Alexander R. Bateler
West Virginia
Wm. H. McMahon
New York
van Wyck
President approves court martial sentence for Lieut Flipper
President ArTHUR confirms the court martial verdict against Lieut. H. O. Flipper, charged with embezzlement and conduct unbecoming an officer, resulting in his dismissal from the service.
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Arthur
Lieut
H. O. Flipper
Labor Troubles Hit Pittsburg Chicago and Rail Points
The labor unrest continues at Pittsburg and Chicago area plants with several workers facing hardship as their means of support fail amid strikes across manufacturing centers.
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Tne
Pittsburg
Chicago
Federal Land Office Sells Record 13 Million Acres
The Federal Land Office reports a record sale and distribution of 13 million acres in the just closed fiscal year. This marks the largest total on record and reflects extensive federal land disposal activities.
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Federal Land Office
Raum Asserts Candidacy for Illinois Senate Seat
Gen. Green B. Raum, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate representing Illinois. He stressed tax reform and national service during his campaign launch.
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Gen
Green B. Raum
Internal Revenue
U.S
Illinois
Boston anti slavery gathering honors Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe
A Boston meeting of anti slavery leaders and younger activists praised Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Henry Ward Beecher joked about his role, recounting mock claims he wrote the novel and noting the book helped spark public opinion that ended slavery.
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Boston
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Sumner
Hale
Chase
Giddings
Horace Mann
Preston King
Whittier
Holmes
Whipple
Henry Ward Beecher
Houghton
Uncle Tom
Norwood
Beecher
Guiteau Faces Execution as Cabinet Denies Pardon
The condemned assassin Guiteau is set for hanging on Friday June 30. He remains calm and physically robust, denying remorse and claiming continued says of egoism. The Cabinet refused mercy after the Attorney General directed strict confinement and limited visitation.
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Guiteau
Washington
Othello
Hicks
Arthur
Brother Hicks
First oil well fire rocked Buchanan farm at Rouseville
In April 1861 the Buchanan farm oil well near Rouseville exploded soon after 8 PM on April 17. Mr. Rouse and eighteen others died or were maimed as the well burned for three days before being smothered with earth at Anthony's Hotel.
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Buchanan Farm
Rouseville
Mr. Rouse
Anthony’s Hotel
Titusville Herald
Grand Army Celebration in Baltimore Draws Notables
A grand Grand Army event in Baltimore last week featured extensive decorations and a large, bright procession. President Arthur and General Sherman attended along with other notable figures as blue and gray veterans marched in step to Union music.
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Baltimore
Arthur
Gen. Sherman
Union
New York Freight Handlers Strike Halts City Shipping
Freight handlers in New York City strike halting shipments as merchants lose hope for resolution, with little sign of end to the labor action.
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New York City
Venango Man Declines Democratic Governor Nomination
Jupgk Trunkey of Venango writes a letter declining a Democratic nomination for Governor praising the party’s best man position and signaling his support for the ticket.
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Jupgk Trunkey
Venango
Curtain Specialists Johnson and Siegfried at A A Davis Co
Fireworks at A A Davis Co describe Johnson and Siegfried as specialists in making and hanging curtains. They emphasize their craft and showcase their curtain hanging expertise to attract customers.
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A. A. Davis & Co’s
Johnson & Siegfried
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer Improves Hair Color And Growth
A claim for Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer promises immediate dandruff relief and restoration of gray hair to natural color with new growth where hair has fallen. It asserts no health impact unlike other preparations and promises glossy brown shade in days. Sold by Smith Kline & Co and C N Crittenton Wholesale Agents.
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Smith, Kline & CO
Philadelphia
C, N
State Notes on crops and new sect arise across state
An enormous apple crop grips the state while crops for hay wheat and potatoes show favorable prospects. The next Assembly will face a steady beer supply. A Williamsport barber refuses to talk during shaving. A new sect named Shadeites gains followers in eastern counties including Berks and Schuylkill. Wet weather slows potatoes and corn, aiding weed growth.
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Clarion County
Williamsport
Berks
Schuylkill
Look Ahead to a Possible Financial Crash Driven by Overhangs
The piece warns of a looming financial disturbance within a year with rising loan difficulties for railroad builders and widespread labor unrest. It cites large stockpiles of petroleum and whisky, overbuilt iron and cotton capacity, and a shrinking domestic gold supply fueling unease about the currency and future prices.
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Cincinnati
State Department
Illinois Republicans urged to unite behind a single senatorial program
The Chicago Inter Ocean warns that factional feuds threaten the Illinois GOP. It urges party discipline and leadership by figures like Gen. Oglesby and Gov. Cullom, arguing the main goal is carrying the state in November and avoiding New York or Pennsylvania style infighting.
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U. S
Chicago Inter-Ocean
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Oglesby
Cullom
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Ware County
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Painter
Liberty Street
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AVING
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Itusville
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