State Republican Convention Set for May 26 in Lancaster
The Republicans of Pennsylvania are to assemble at noon on May 26 1675 in the Fulton Opera House Lancaster to nominate candidates for governor and state treasurer Delegates representation matches legislative apportionment Russell Errey and Norris Wilson are chair and secretary respectively
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Pennsylvania
Fulton Opera House
City of
Lancaster
Rovernor
Ives
Russell Errety
Wrisos Norris
Thompson Named County Superintendent Candidate
We are authorized to announce Prof. N. B. Thompson of Youngsville as a candidate for County Superintendent of Common Schools at the next Convention of School Directors in Warren County.
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N. RB. Thompson
Youngsville
Warren County
Republicans gain ground in New Hampshire election signals
The New York Times notes a Republican shift nationwide after New Hampshire with a Republican governor and legislature. It urges party unity, criticizes administration missteps and a third term bid, and calls for a Grants pledge to boost cohesion and future success.
Republicans Gain Largest Vote in New Hampshire Election
New Hampshire shifted from Democratic to Republican control last year and again last week, with the party securing about 2000 more votes in the largest statewide tally. No governor elected by the people, but Republicans gain a joint-ballot majority and a solid legislative start.
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New Hampshire
Ture
Legisla
Widow of Gerrit Smith Dies in Peterboro at 71
The widow of the late Gerrit Smith died at Peterborough New York on the 6th of the month aged seventy one years.
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Gerrit Smith
Peterborough
N. Y
President Defends While Senators Debate Pinchback Seat
The piece notes U S Senators discuss admitting Pinchback to a seat with prospects seen as dim. Michigan's Christiancy blasted the President's actions while defending humane motives to protect colored people amid violence. He argues the President acted temporarily awaiting Congress and warns against charges of despotism.
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U.S
Pinchback
Christiancy
Michigan
Lam
Congress
Kellogg
Local Option repeal bill heads back to House after Senate amendment
The Local Option repeal bill was amended in the Senate Committee by substituting a license law and must return to the House if it passes the Senate. Speaker Patterson may find the order for Senate amendments to a House bill too late as the session ends March 18. Forty four men opposed repeal in the House, led by G. W. Allen of Warren County, while our county favored Local Option for three years.
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Senate
House
Patterson
G. W. Allen
Warren County
Our
Brigham Young Found Guilty of Contempt in Salt Lake Court
Brigham Young was ruled in contempt by Judge McKean on March 11 and sentenced to one day in jail plus a $25 fine for failure to pay $3,000 in attorney fees and $500 alimony. He paid the $3,000 and was taken to the penitentiary, claiming no contempt but seeking an appeal advised by his lawyers.
Washington departments end civil service reform rules
Circulars issued by Tu departments declare the abolition of civil service reform rules and revert to the former appointment method. No clerk may be appointed without exam by a three person board including the bureau chief and two clerks. All sub-boards of reform nationwide are abolished.
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Washington
Speakers With Longest Terms in Congress History
The passage notes Henry Clay held the 12th through 18th Congresses and Andrew Stephenson of Virginia led the 20th to 23rd. Nathaniel Macon of North Carolina served in the 7th to 9th and Schuyler Colfax in the 38th to 40th Congresses, marking long terms alongside Blaine.
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Blaine
Henry Clay
Andrew Stephenson
Virginia
Nathaniel Macon
North Carolina
Schuyler Colfax
Postmaster General Jewell Caps Franking Abuse
The Postmaster General restricts nine month extension of franking for members and ex members of Congress. Each package must be individually franked with the sender signing to certify the contents fall under the law.
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Jewell
Congress
Civil Service Reform Abandoned by President
Congress failed to move civil service reform and the President determined to abandon it. He notified his Cabinet at a late meeting. Henceforth all appointments will be examined under the 1874 act, with the bureau chief and two clerks overseeing clerkship examinations in the departments.
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Congress
Russians Arrive in Lancaster County Mennonites
The Lancaster Express reports about two hundred Mennonites settling in Lancaster County for the winter and lasting until spring. Russians are noted sitting on doorsteps in cold but discussing mild weather as they smoke pipes. Some papers push Ben Butler to move into Buffinton's district to reclaim Congress, betting Democrats might abuse him first.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster Express
Axp
Ben Butler
Buffinton
Congress
Independent Senators Join Republican Caucus
Senator Cameron of Wisconsin Christianey of Michigan McMillan of Minnesota and Paddock of Nebraska seated with the Republican caucus of the Senate as independents.
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Cameron
Wisconsin
Christianey
Michigan
McMillan
Minnesota
Paddock
Nebraska
Senate
Famine In Kansas As Winter Keeps People Starving
Bishop Vail of Topeka writes that thousands in Kansas face hunger as corn supplies shrink under two harsh summers and grasshopper plagues. A severe winter with freezing temps and ice leaves farms without crops or money, forcing many families to seek relief.
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Vail
Topeka
Kansas
Scofield of Pennsylvania Denies Federal Judgeship Claim
Washington dispatches challenge misstatements about Scofield from Pennsylvania. Coburn’s Force bill report is labeled worn-out, while Scofield says he did not seek any federal post and had no knowledge of the bill's retirement plan for Judge McCandless. The piece praises Scofield’s twenty years of service and integrity.
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Washington
N. Y. World
Coburn
Indiana
House
Scofield
Pennsylvania
Porter Adulation Sparks Party Critique in New York
The piece denounces the Democratic Party for appointing Fitz John Porter to office in New York, arguing he was cashiered for siding with the enemy and accusing the party of betraying its own cause. It warns that such acts threaten public honor and hint at Tammany Hall and the Manhattan Club aiming for the Mayoralty under Tweed.
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Fitz John Porter
New York City
New Jersey
the Times
Democracy
Porter
Democratic Party
Tammany Hall
Manhattan Club
Senators Who Voted for Impeachment Still In Senate
Washington letter writers note that Andrew Johnson had not entered the Senate chamber since becoming Vice President in 1865 until reentering as Senator ten years later. The impeachment voters still serving include Anthony, Cameron, Edmonds, Hamlin, Howe, the Morrills, Morton, and Sherman, with Vice President Wilson among those who voted for impeachment.
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Washington
Andy Johnson
Senate
Anthony
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Edmonds
Hamlin
Howe
Morrills
Morton
Sherman
Wilson
Charlie Ross case drains town funds in vast search
Mr. Ross says investigators have spent over 20 000 dollars seeking Charlie Ross. Commissioners searched from ocean to ocean, 700 000 circulars issued, printing and photographing cost 8 000 dollars, clerks handled correspondence, 200 bands of gypsies checked, 600 Charlie Ross look alikes reported, and about 500 000 people engaged in the inquiry.
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Ross
Little Charlie
Ocean
Charlie Rosses
Mines near Newbury yield rich silver from newly sunk shafts
Massachusetts prides itself on the Newbury silver mines where shafts recently sunk yield about two hundred ounces of silver per ton with specimens averaging $122 per ton. Lodes are discovered in multiple directions as speculators buy lands and resell at high prices, turning barren pastures into valuable claims.
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Massachusetts
Newbury
New York Cardinal Arcupistor McCrosey Elevated by Pope
Arcupistor McCrosey of New York, successor of Archbishop Hughes, has been promoted by the Pope to Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He is described as one of the most distinguished members of the American Catholic hierarchy.
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Arcupistor McCrosey
New York
Hughes
America
Prospects raise rush to Black Hills for spring gold
Reports say about one thousand men will depart Sioux City Iowa on April 5 for the Black Hills. Promoters publish glowing accounts of rich gold and marble deposits as the spring rush gains momentum.
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Black Hills
Sioux City
Iowa
Ice Gorge at Port Jervis to Be Blasted or Cleared by 2000 Men
The attempt to move the ice gorge by blasting failed. Officials plan to employ 2000 men with picks and axes to remove the obstruction in two days at an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. They warn the damage from inaction would be ten times higher if flood forces its removal later.
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Port Jervis
Nick
Axe
Flora Temple Retires at Age Thirty in Turf Spotlight
Flora Temple, once called the Queen of the Turf, is described as thirty years old in a feature noting her status and enduring influence in racing culture.
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Flora Temple
the Turf
The New Stamp Tax Questions Answered by Commissioner Dovelass
A March 4 letter from F D Tappen of Gallatin National Bank to the Internal Revenue Commissioner outlines tax questions on bank payable notes drafts and acceptances. The commissioner replies that such items are taxed two cents if payable at a bank and prior to February 8 1875. banks’ self checks for dividends or interest are taxed. checks drawn by state county or city officers on public bonds are exempt from private tax.
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F. D. Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
New York City
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
J. W. Dovelass
Republican Senators Defy Democratic Labeling After Caucus
The Forty fourth Congress Senate saw four new members Christiancy Cameron McMillan and Paddock enter the Republican caucus, aligning with straight Republicans despite prior Democratic claims. The move unsettled Democratic supporters who warned of losing a working majority, while the new arrivals insist they are neither doubtful nor Democrats.
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Senate
Christiancy
Chandler
Michigan
Cameron
Carpenter
McMillan
Ramsey
Paddock
Thayer
Titusville
Senator Johnson Foregoes Party Pledges for Country First
The Tribune reports Senator Johnson says he will not pledge allegiance to any party or policy. He vows to act on measures he deems best for the country regardless of Democratic or Republican backing. He refuses to use Senate service for personal revenge and aims to perform duties conscientiously.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Johnson
Senate
Tennessee
Weston Wins $5,000 In Belt Marathon Despite Near Finish
Weston walked 431 miles by 11 14 p m Saturday night falling 69 miles short of 500. Barnum offered 5000 to the contestant with the most miles in time Weston is declared the winner. Judd and Mullen later joined the attempt with limited success and Coyle offered no clear result. The notice also reports railroad fares reductions and a divorce alimony ruling along with Congress appropriations.
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Weston
Mr. Barnum
Judd
Hippodrome
Mullen
Geo. B. Coyle
N. Y. Tribune
Peculiar 19th Century Pennsylvania Clippings
A collage of notices from Pennsylvania: smallpox in Pittsburg and measles in Girard. Erie geese and ice on the Ohio above Cincinnati. a Harrisburg post office planned at 160000. Niagara Falls ice hotel. Red Men gathering in Wilkesbarre May 11. Greenville search fever with fatalities. a 6 ft 7 in Samuel Wilhelm in Berks. a Mercer county 70 year old rooster marriage. a dog fight near Sharon with a Buffalo dog killed. insulator vandalism near Smethport prompting a 100 reward. top counties by court days list Luzerne and peers. Union City woman froze feet after leaving bed in extreme cold.
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Erie
Altoona
Harrisburg
Girard
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Niagara Falls
Great Council of Pennsylvania
Order of Red Men
Wilkesbarre
Greenville
Berks County
Samuel Wilhelm
Mercer County
Sharon
Smethport
M’kean and Buffalo Railroad Company
Constitutional Commission
Luzerne
Chester
Crawford
Venango
Lancaster
Berks
Jas. Fox
Union City
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