Our Ticket Leaders Face a United Republican Convention
The convention drew a large turnout with broad support for the Republican ticket. Merritt from Eldred seeks Associate Judge, Love from Farmington for Sheriff, Arird praised for his campus rise, and Dr Burroughs from Sugar Grove chosen for Coroner. Higgins and Peck named to carry county seats in the State Convention. A Warren Academy trustee will be selected by the County Committee. The party calls for a solid victory and praises the nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Moai
C. C. Merritt
Eldred
Robert A. Love
Farmington
D. A. Arird
Youngsville
DR. J. Burroughs
Sugar Grove
Merritt
Mr. Love
Arird
Burroughs
Venango
Higgins
G. W. Peck
Warren Academy
Voter turnout and delegate systems in county politics
Discussion contrasts Crawford county caucus nominations with Clarion district vote method and Warren county proposal. It notes large towns influence, risks of division, costs, and suggests a potentially smaller convention with open caucuses as an alternative to current systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Clarion County
Warren County
Warren County Republicans and the capital of rule
The Ledger notes that Republicans in Warren County seldom err and have achieved a 1,200 majority for Blaine over 25 years. It argues the people rule and questions why not praise such rulership as capital.
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Ledger
Warren County
Blaine
Democratic convention optimism in press forecast
The piece notes Democratic clans gathering for their convention and optimism on paper. It cautions candidates against overspending on a Democratic boom while predicting the Republican ticket will win.
First Lady Bossed White House Office in Poke Bonnet
A Washington dispatch notes Miss Cleveland amusement among Treasury clerks as she appears in a poke bonnet while supervising a carpet-beating brigade. The piece says she is evidently the first lady who has run practical White House business.
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Washington
Cleveland
Treasury
White House
Warren ring fails at county convention
The Ledger notes the Warren ring entered the Republican county convention last Monday to shear and came out short. It observes rings have a poor show when the people run the party and that the ringsters switch to the Democracy where they feel at home.
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Warren
Ledger
Gov Pattison signs broad slate of new laws
Gov Pattison approved many bills last Thursday and Tuesday including acts to fund water troughs on public roads for horses and cattle, allow school book purchases from district funds, support education for orphans and disabled soldiers, set school month length and Saturday closures, fund War- ren State Hospital for the Insane, and laws on wolves, charcoal measures, concealment of property penalties, and library protection.
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Pattison
Commonwealth
Warren State Hospital
Franklin County Republican Convention Nominates Local Officers
The Republican County Convention met at the Franklin Court House on June 23 at 11 o clock. It elected Hon. C. W. Mackey as President, Hon. James L. Connelly as Vice President, and J. W. Smiley, R. W. Redfield, and Phil Engelsbirger as Secretaries. Delegates S. A. McAlevy, Dr. W. L. Whann, and Robert Shaw were named by acclamation. John Ewing became Senatorial delegate. Thomas McGough named District Attorney candidate, Dr. E. W. Moore for Coroner, and Dr. Dille’s nomination for Jury Commissioner approved unanimously. Senator Lee’s resolution urged nominating John A. Longenecker. EF. W. Smiley was elected county committee chairman. Primary turnout was under 300 with eight precincts reporting no results.
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Court House
Franklin
C. W. Mackey
James L. Connelly
J. W. Smiley
R. W. Redfield
Phil. Engelsbirger
S. A. McAlevy
W. L. Whann
Robert Shaw
John Ewing
John A. Longenecker
EF. W. Smiley
Gen Logan to Make Washington His Summer Headquarters
Gen. Logan plans Washington as his summer base and has accepted an invitation from Henry C. Bowen for the Woodstock celebration on July 4. His days are filled with calls, letters, and appeals, reflecting the heavy workload and generous impulses of the senator known as "Black Jack."
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Gen. Logan
Washington
Henry C. Bowen
Woodstock
Senate
National Encampment and Various 19th Century News Tidbits
The National Encampment of the G A R will be held in San Francisco next year. Bayard Taylor's father, Joseph Taylor, died at Kennett Square, June 22, aged 90. Gen W W H Davis named Pension Agent at Philadelphia. Harvard beats Yale in a four mile boat race by fifteen lengths. Duartes A Ruppenseik, convicted of second degree manslaughter, sentenced to ten years and a $500 fine. Miss CleveLapp’s first edition sold out. second edition ordered. New Orleans Exposition Commissioners seek three month stay and government exhibits. Hanan and Teemer set five championship rowing races across Aug–Oct in Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, Pittsburgh. Mr Boxner to send Maud to Cleveland for potential race. Richard P. Merrick, Washington lawyer, dies. born 1828 in Charles County. father William D. Merrick served in Senate. James D. Fish, ex-president of Marine National Bank, sentenced to ten years. commutation may reduce term. Maryland public whipping of wife beaters noted. Henry A. Myers receives twenty lashes. city sees decline in wife beating.
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Bayard Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Kennett Square
W. W.H. Davis
Philadelphia
A. Wilson Norris
Harvard
Yale
Duartes A. Ruppenseik
New York
Smith
Richard P. Merrick
Washington
Mr. Merrick
Maryland
Charles County
William D. Merrick
United States Senate
Dacecett
Honolulu
San Francisco
Kalakaua
Ohio political contest heats up as promises collide
The piece argues that two years ago the Democracy promised to please saloons and annul the Scott law but wavered when farmers spoke up. It says the law was declared unconstitutional yet the party refuses to refund 2,000,000 paid into the Treasury, hoping to please all but pleasing none and foreseeing defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Minister Keiley Rejected by Austria in Diplomatic Row
Secretary Bayard’s choice for Austria, Minister Keiley, is rejected. Diplomats note the nomination came after withdrawal from Italy and argue Austria would not welcome a minister previously deemed unsuitable by Rome. The move signals ongoing diplomatic friction and awkward selections in the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keiley
Bayard
Austria
Italy
Presidential customs appointments stir Tammany Hall anger
The President named Edward L. Hedden as collector of customs for the District of New York City, Hans P. Beattie as surveyor of customs, and Silas W. Burt as naval officer of customs in the same district. Tammany Hall opposes the selections while others seek approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Hedden
District of New York City
Hans P. Beattie
Silas W. Burt
District of New York
Tammany Hall
Sensational talk of Roscoe Conkling as a Democratic delegate
The New York Sun muses on unlikely events and political shifts as a Republican boss shifts to the Democratic Party, where ring rule endures. The piece notes how odd changes in politics are in a volatile world.
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Roscoe Conkling
New York
New York Sun
Grant relative suspended as San Francisco appraiser
Grorce W. Dent, Gen. Grant’s brother in law, is notified by President Cleveland of his suspension from the Custom House appraiser post in San Francisco. Thomas Beck will take over the position.
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Grorce W. Dent
Gen. Grant
Cleveland
Custom House
San Francisco
Thomas Beck
Postmaster General VIlas Declines Editor Appointments
The Postmaster General refuses to appoint editors as postmasters, praising editors as wiser than stamp lickers. He says not to waste good material, implying selective use of personnel for newspaper work.
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Vilas
Dr Harding Catarrh Cure Promoted at Stewart's DrugStore
Stewart's DrugStore advertises Dr Harding's Catarrh Cure with a brief claim of relief. The notice uses a simple promotional tone and lists l4alyr as a supporting text or typographic detail.
Old Commander honored by Grand Army in Portland
Gen Logan received an ovation at the Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Portland Maine. He praised U S Grant as a grand commander, a mighty director, and a lasting pillar of liberty, hoping the ailing hero may live on as a citizen of the republic.
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Gen. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Maine
Old Boys In
Blue
Gen. Grant
U. S. Grant
United States of America
London pistarcu reports Phelpss at grand ball with royals
A London 23d pistarcu notes United States Minister Phelps and wife as guests at a French ambassador’s grand ball. The Prince and Princess of Wales attend and the Prince leads the dance with Mrs Phelps whose attire and diamonds draw praise. Old Phelps stands by, perhaps due to his ministerial status and church views on dancing.
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London
United States
Phelps
Prince
Princess of Wales
Miller reshuffles IRS field chiefs across states
The Washington Post reports that in ninety days since Commissioner Miller assumed control of the Internal Revenue Bureau he has appointed sixty new collectors from the eighty four nationwide. Remaining changes target one officer in Colorado Delaware Florida Indiana Maryland Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Mexico Ohio and Wisconsin five in Illinois and New York and three in Pennsylvania. The replacements will proceed quickly leaving no Republican Internal Revenue Collector in the country.
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Washington Post
Miller
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Indiana
Maryland
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Roscor Conkline Denies Meeting Mr Cleve Before Departure
Roscor Conkline told an interviewer the day before leaving for Europe that he never saw Mr Cleve land in his life. The exact question about Cleve remains unresolved.
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Roscor Conkline
Europe
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveand
Republican Primary Voting Rules and Delegate Process
The convention refers voting policy to a select committee to consider changes in representation. Primary elections run at fixed hours, with adjustable closing times, and require notices published by the county committee. Vigilance committees post days of election and polls, while judges and inspectors administer voter qualifications, oaths, and ballot handling for state, county, and delegate positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Benedict
P. W. Brown
H. H. Cumings
W. W. Wilbur
D. F. A. Wheelock
Warren County
Act of Assembly
Republican Party
Republican County Committee
Commonwealth
Rules for Republican County Convention Support and Amendments
The presiding officer shall collect and keep election returns for one year. If two candidates tie for a nomination or position, delegates vote by ballot to decide the winner. Amendments require submission to a Republican County Convention and then to primary voters for adoption by majority. Returns counted as before. County committee may set a voting scheme for amendments. All prior Warren county Republican rules are abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Warren County
Cabinet formed with Salisbury as Prime Minister in England
The Liberal party lost by a few votes and resigned. The Tory party hesitated to govern, with Salisbury demanding non opposition from Gladstone. The Queen pressed for a ministry, while Salisbury and his peers formed a new cabinet including Northcote and Hicks Beach. Hartdyke named Chief Secretary of Ireland. Gibson Lord Chancellor of Ireland. See line of floor oil cloth before purchasing.
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England
Marquis of Salisbury
Gladstone
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Stanford Northcote
Michael Hicks- Beach
Hardinge Gifford
Viscount Cranbrook
Lord Harrowby
Richard Asheton Cross
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Venango Convention
James D. Fisn
Marine National Bank of New York
Auburn Prison
Benedict
United States Court
Fish
Baltimore
Henry A. Myers
Court of Appeals
Pyer and Myers
Schellhammer & Lesser
Jewett’s
Nelson Greenland
Suspension Bridge
James Steadman
Warren Co
D. I. Ball
Pendente
Jarren, Pa
Stewart
P.d
S. Bayer
A. B. McKain & Son
Liberty and
Water Streets
Warren, PA
Court of Dommmion Pleas
Warred County
Equitable Aid Union
State of Pennsylvania
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
F. Henry
Capital
M. Waters
P. Johnson
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo
N. Parmlee
First National Bank
J. H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cashier
U.S
Hogland
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Srccunews
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P.& E. Railroad
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
D. H. Hunter
EK. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
8. Nesmith
Jas, Clark, Jr
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Glade Township
East Warren
Daniel Nesmith
P. Falconer
First Street
Warren and
Pine Grove Road
S. L. Rowley
E. A Allen
W. H. Cook
J. A. Weible
Ss. H. Briggs
Corydon
County of
State of
McKean
R. Morrison
Abram H. Dailey
Recorder of
John Hazeltine
Seth W. Green
Sugar Run
B. G
Lee
Morrison
Wm. Reid
J. M. Wardwell
ER. A
Burgess and Town Council
East Main Street
Brokenstraw Bridge
North Street
M. D. Whitney
Burgess
L. S
W. F. Stiggins
James E. Whitney
Rochester
Warren Water Company
O. C. Allen
W. R. Meredith
Frederick Baltzinger
Borough of Warren, Warren Co. Pa
Bridget Baltzinger
Raymond Briggs
Pine Grove
Russell, Pa
Joseph Briggs
Allen E. Briggs
Adm
Sterns Mills
R.R
Bradford
Justice
Mail Office
Nellis
A. J. Nellis Company
Pittsburg, Pa
John Sill
Story
Irvington
Sheffield
George Kolfrat
D. Shear
Kins
David Shear
M.shear & Bro
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
Chase Taylor & Co
Gowanda
Curtis, Remington
Pit&burg
Buford
Buckeye
Jackson
Wetherill
NEW Hartford
Prine Ful
Arces
Boards OF Health
Jewett
Beecher & Copeland
H. A. Jamieson & CO
John C. Jewett & Sons
Buffalo, N. Y
Jacob Keller
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