Republican State Convention Call 1875 Lancaster
The Republican State Committee calls the Pennsylvania delegates to assemble at noon on Wednesday May 26 1875 in the Fulton Opera House Lancaster to nominate candidates for Governor and State Treasurer. Representation equals current apportionment for Senators and Representatives. Russell Errett and A Wilson Norris sign as chairs and secretary.
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Pennsylvania
Fulton Opera House
City of
Lancaster
Russell Errett
A. Wilson Norris
Democratic pledge breaks in Louisiana compromise critique
The piece accuses Democrats of betraying promises after a Congressional compromise in Louisiana. It claims Republicans ceded power for peace, then Democrats expelled four Republicans to gain a joint ballot majority and prepare to elect a U S Senator. It warns Democrats would restore slavery, pay rebel claims, and pension rebel soldiers.
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Louisiana
Congressional Committee
House
Senate
U. S
Remarkable 1868 Chronicle Highlights Beecher Fire and Political Notes
The piece reports Henry Ward Beecher defending conscience over confession to avoid guilt, Oshkosh nearly destroyed by a $2,000,000 fire, and Altoona Radical’s take on James Black’s impending state temperance convention. It also notes Wesrey’s sprint, Miss Ipa Greeley’s marriage, Manton Hartanxp’s shift to cookbooks, Bouyant Boyton’s channel crossing plan, Dan Bryant’s poverty, and civil rights opposition by Jupee Brooks and Judge Beck, with Vice President Wilson’s Cincinnati arrival en route to St. Louis and Denver.
A Word of Explanation
An 1875 Erie letter defends Republican leaders and denounces the Erie Gazette for mischief and siding with opposition figures. It asserts Rawle’s rising prominence, condemns carpetbagger editors, and urges Republican friends districtwide to blame the Gazette’s current leadership.
Colorado Mining and Land Company Names Harrison Allen President
The Colorado Mining and Land Company elects Hon. Harrison Allen of Pennsylvania as President and Resident Manager in Denver. The Directing Board includes prominent New York and Pennsylvania businessmen, with J. S. Buell of Fargo Buell & Co. as Secretary and Treasurer. Headquarters span Buffalo and Denver, with Harrisburg Telegraph noting the move and asking who may replace Allen at the Ledger.
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Colorado Mining and Land Company
Denver
Harrison Allen
Pennsylvania
Allen
New York
J. 5. Buell
Fargo, Buell & Co
Buffalo
Colorado, Mining
President Grant accepts Williams resignation as Attorney General
President Grant accepts Attorney General Williams's resignation effective May 15 1875 and praises his service. Edwards Pierrepont of New York has accepted the post, with Williams moving to Oregon practice and Pierrepont to Washington practice.
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Williams
The
United States
U.S. Grant
Edwards Pierrepont
New York
Oregon
Pierrepont
Washington
Pennsylvania Archives Second Series Subscriptions Announced
The Secretary of the Commonwealth directs county treasurers to handle single subscriptions for the first volume of the second series of Pennsylvania Archives. Subscriptions cost $1 per volume, with a specimen copy to be sent by express. A list of subscribers must accompany remittance.
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Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Commonwealth
P. L
Express
M. 8. Quay
Congressmen push competitive naval cadet exams
Hon L A Mackey M C from Lock Haven forms a committee to run a competitive naval cadet examination in his district. The Philadelphia Times criticizes the old favoritism used by Scofield and Curtis and notes support for a merit based system.
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L. A. Mackey
M. C
Lock Haven
Army
Navy
Philadelphia Times
Scofield
Curtis
Times
Egbert
Hartranft Praised as Public-Spirited Governor by Tribune
The N. pS Tribune hails Gov. Hartranft as a highly available figure for the party’s difficult battle. It says he has overcome the Philadelphia frauds of 1872, lived down the scandals, and proved a public spirited and conscientious executive.
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Tris
N. Ps Tribune
Hartranft
Philadelphia
Grant Respectability Called by Scofield for Vacancies
The Philadelphia Times notes the paper condenses news and ideas and suggests Ulysses Grant could appoint Glenni W. Scofield to fill the two vacant positions, arguing Scofield would bring respectability and statesmanship.
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Philadelphia Times
Grant
Glenni W. Scofield
Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves Hold Third Reunion in Canonsburg
The third annual reunion of the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves is set for May 19 in Canonsburg, Washington County. The notice notes marble topped tables are considered unhealthy, though the exact cause is not specified in the papers.
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Pennsylvania
Canonsburg
Washington County
Letter from Mount Hunter Speaker on Election Grievances
A 1875 Mount Hunter letter laments hunger after elections and mocks party spending. It attacks Local Option repeal, poorhouse mismanagement, and a Grand Inquest whitewash scheme. The writer cites Ledger editorials and local figures, claiming political manipulation and personal interests behind county finances.
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Mount Hunter
Legisature
Warren
Youngsville
Mr. Jackson
Citizen
Knight
Cornelius
Rouse
Stanton’s Son Praised as Brilliant Washington Attorney
A son of Secretary Stanton is described as one of the most brilliant young attorneys in Washington, signaling high regard for his legal talent and promising career.
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Stanton
Washington
Vast Collection of 19th Century Happenings Across States
The column surveys diverse topics from Lake Champlain ice and Ohio cheese leadership to Union Pacific travel resuming. Notable items include Senator Scott planning Pittsburg residence, June start for Custer expedition, Spain's partial Virginia claim payment, Missouri flood peak and retreat, and a Denver critique of lawyers and doctors.
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Lake Champlain
Ohio
Union
Union Pacific Railway
John Scott
Pittsburg
Multitude of Small News Items From Various Counties
Forest county pays six dollars bounty for wild cat scalps. Millerstown rises from ashes with quick rebuild. Mercer county hosts fifteen Odd Fellows Lodges and 1196 members. Conneautville sees a seven foot diameter sycamore cut. Williamsport mills restart as lumber prices stay low. Betsy Cole of Beaver excels at 78 with a 3900 piece quilt. Only 850 rafts, about 5 million feet, of lumber shipped from Clearfield county this season. Knights Templar set for May 29 in Pittsburg. Ti tusville’s A L Ackermann linked to a London estate recovery valued at ten million dollars. Greenville enjoys eggs at a penny and butter at eighteen cents, liver free in meat shops. Allentown ladies host dollar parties for the Centen nial with music and refreshments. Stoneboro gains a top freight depot on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line. praised by Superintendent Me ntire. M H Snyder, D D S, and Snyder & Gibson.
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General Custer
Black Hills
Suter
California
Litz
Lancaster County
Spain
United States
Tennessee
New York
Cincinnati
Missouri River
Denver
Ohio
Paul Boynton
Cape Grisnez
French
Dover
Erie County
Baltimore and Potomac
Washington
Osborne
Hazelton
Frank Blair
St. Louis
Kentucky
Maine
Georgia
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
West Virginia
Butler County
Brigham Young
Pope
Rome
Salt Lake City
Lock Haven
State Library
O. H. Miller
William Jones
Betsy Stevens
Cattaraugus Reservation
Buffalo
Daniels
Forest County
Millerstown
Phoenix-like
Mercer County
Odd Fellows Lodges
Conneautville
Williamsport
Betsy Cole
Beaver
Clearfield County
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
A. L. Ackermann
Titusville
London
Greenville
Allentown
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Stoneboro
Ece
George H. Mentire
Cost of Coal Region Troops Turns Out Low
In Harrissura on April 26 a review of General Osborne’s April 17 field return shows 605 soldiers and 49 officers. With approximate pay of fifty cents for soldiers and five dollars for officers daily plus seventy cents subsistence per man, total daily cost does not exceed $1,000, supporting the adjutant general’s estimate.
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Harrissura
Auditor- General's
Osborne
Senator James W Nye Dies in Bloomingdale Asylum
The once able eloquent and witty Senator James W Nye of Nevada is now an inmate of Bloomingdale Asylum. Thus ends the career of the brilliant orator whom the nation praised for intellect and culture just yesterday.
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James W. Nye
Nevada
Bloomingdale Asylum
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Harrisburg
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Chicago
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Ipa Greevey
Horace Greeley
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Covington
John F. Cleveland
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Boyton
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N. Y
Jupee Brooks
Judge Beck
North Carolina
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Wison
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Erie Gazette
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Galbraith
Marvin
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Rawle
Cutler
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Wetmore
Sterrett & Gara
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Humane Society of
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General Sherman
John the Baptist
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Wilmington
M. H. Snyder, D. D. S
Vv. D. Gibson
Carver House
Glade City
D. Nesmith
GEO. P. Orr & CO
A. W. Morck & Co
Highhouse Bro’s
Thomas Keelor
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Leslie B. Tyrell
Freehold
Warren Co
John F. Vaneps
R. Bear Lake
Warren Go , Pa
Johson
Piso
Clark Johnson
Robert Johnson
Nowhere
WM. Ryan
Warren, Pa
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M. Waters
Crowell
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
D. McKelvy
J. R. Clark
E. B. Eldred
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G. N. Parmlee
A. W. Morck
College of Pharmacy of
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Lew A. Phillips
Philip Bucher
Philip Bysecker
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Milo P. Osborne
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Office OF Comptroller OF Currency
John Jay Knox
Lydia A. Marsh
Farminegton
Marsh
Thos. Cooper
Lander
Dorastus Hatch
Glade
Sollicaems
Davidson & Harmon
Francis Henry
Life Association OF America
General Board of Directors
H. W. Hough
J. 8. Pierce
Qupit
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Sheffield
Wal Tees Lpn
Hilip Byseker
Hickory Street
Mr. Yseker
Guy C. Irvine
Seker
Alt
Shefield, Ap
Ortrat
Epis
Warra Warren
Life
Stearns
A . A . Urry Man'f’g & Lumber CO
Gadtf
Geo. Pp. Orr & Co
J. E. Wells & CO
N Watson & Davis
Meehan
DR. J. Sager
J. F. Wells
Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
J. J. Reig
School House
W. C. Rowland. Warren
Rush Bartlett
Suspension Bridge
Gent
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Warren, Fpa
Chanierre Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
O.H B. Hunter
P. Falconer
E. Gacogs Dunham
James Clax Asai Kirberger
A. Wise’s
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A. Wise
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