Republican Voters to Meet for County Convention Delegates
Warren county Republican voters are summoned to a Saturday gathering on June 29 1878 to elect delegates for the County Convention in Warren Borough on July 1 1878. Vigilance committees are named by township and the delegate counts fixed by the county committee.
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Warren County
Warren
Brokenstraw
Geo. H. Bates
Wm. Dupree
Levi Rowley
G. W. McPherson
Conewango
Daniel Gross
Wm. Sterrett
James McCain
William Jewell
Columbus
Ene A. Cady
Ellis Spencer
A. Johnson
Cherry Grove
Myron Carr
John Lake
A. S. Pelton
Andrew Gregg
Farmington
Frank Knapp
Joseph Miller
John Marsh
O. Kingsley
G. Glade
James Cable
H. C. Martin
A. T. Hackney
D.T. Vanvechten
Kinzua
Strong
O, Gunning
Geo, Green
Limestone
P. S. Buck
R. W. Cohell
Richardson
W. C. Averill
Mead
L. P. Rogers
W. Kidder
H. A. Stone
D. W. Brennan
F.H. Rockwell
Pine Grove
W. W. Wilson
A Wilsie
S. H. Briggs
G. A. Walkley Pleasant
B. L. Babbitt
Wan, Heighhouse
Hl. Barber
Frank Barnes
L. E. Dixson
Boum West
W. B. Benedict
M. J.allison
P. N. Robinson
Selurant
K. S. Wilson
Jerome Hyatt
R. FE. Hyatt
A. Neyhart
Columbus Borough
W. B. Sutliff
L. Baker
George Yates
Mr. Trantum
Tidioute
B. M. Curtis
A. Dunn
J. R. Kuhn
D. C. Gillespie
R. J. Carson
D. I. Ball
James G. Marsh
W.A. Mitchell
A. Merrill
Jos
Walkerman
Youngsville
L. G Arnott
H. C. Kinnear
Nelson Mead
Ros
R Dennison
District Court OF the United States
District of
Pennsylvania
Jas. K. Webb
Elk Township
Holden
S. E. Woodruff, Esq
Erie
North Park Row
John Hall
U.S
Pittsburgh
Dead Sure Thing: Tribune mocks fraud investigation push
The New York Tribune ridicules the effort as statesmanship and tactics, noting Potter and allies press a “dead sure thing” except past investigations failed. It chronicles endless talks in Congress, the Maryland Legislature, and committees, with no fraud uncovered and growing weariness.
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N.Y. Tribune
Congress
Maryland
Glover
Bear Hunters Weave Through Opponents With Odd Luck
In a brisk scene contrasting skill and streaks, teams face a stretch of improbable misfortune as sure bets falter while bear hunters move in, slipping past rivals with uncanny timing. The passage notes regular arrivals just ahead of the bearer, shaping a curious contest dynamic.
Republican Convention Adopts Platform and Nominates Ticket
At Harrisburg on May 15 the Republican gathering chose Henry M. Hoyt for Governor and Stone for Lieutenant Governor on unanimous ballots. James P. Sterrett won Supreme Court Judge, Aaron K. Dunkel secured Internal Affairs, and a firm platform opposed free trade, pushed labor protection, promoted home industry, and pledged loyalty to Governor Hartranft.
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Harrisburg
John N. Purviance
Butler
Stokeley
Philadelphia
L. Rogers
Henry M. Hoyt
Luzerne
G. A. Grow
Gen. Beaver
Mr. Wickersham
Hoyt
Stone
Warren
J. Howard Jacobs
Berks
Supreme Court
James P. Sterrett
Allegheny
Agnew
Beaver
Sterrett
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Aaron K. Dunkel
McClellan
Donley
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Congress
Hartranft
Grow
Capital
Rebellion Number Two and House Democrats Move on Election Fraud Inquiry
The Democracy of the House pushed a May 13 resolution to establish an 11 member select committee to probe alleged election fraud in Louisiana and Florida. It would have power to compel witnesses, papers, administer oaths, sit in Florida and Louisiana, and report anytime. The measure was ruled a question of privilege, with Mr Hale of Maine proposing an amendment to include Mississippi Oregon and other Democratic states.
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House
Louisiana
Florida
Potter
New York
McLin
Hale
Maine
Mississippi
Oregon
South Carolina
Congress
Clarkson N. Potter
Wm. R. Morrison
Illinois
Eppo Hunton
Virginia
J. A. McMahon
Ohio
C. Blackburn
Kentucky
W. S&. Stenger
Pennsylvania
T. R. Cobb
Indiana
B. F. Butler
Mass
J. D. Cox
Frank Hiscox
New Jersey
Thomas Breed
Republicans Clash Over One-Sided Investigation Proposal
The debate centers on a proposed investigation tied to alleged fraud, with Republicans decrying a one sided approach and demanding a full, fair inquiry covering multiple states. The House adjourned after a quorum struggle and a committee was appointed to pursue the resolution.
Biography of General Hoyt outlines early life and Civil War service
The Philadelphia Press sketches Henry M. Hoyt born 1850 in Luzerne County, a Fremont Republican, lawyer, and war veteran. It details his roles as lieutenant colonel in the Fifty-second Pennsylvania, escapes and captures at Morris Island, later judge and Wilkesbarre school board member, and his rise as Republican chairman and legal scholar.
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Hoyt
Phila. Press
Fremont
Union
Republican State Committee
Henry M. Hoyt
Wyoming Valley
Luzerne County
Wyoming Seminary
Neelson
Williams College
Tonawanda
George W. Woodward
Wilkesbarre
Memphis
Pennsylvania
W. J. Woodward
Woodward
Charleston
Macon
Morris Island
Geary
Luzerne
Republican Committee
Washington Letter from May 16 1878 discusses party tactics
The writer recalls past Republican and Democratic maneuvers in Congress, noting filibuster tactics and quotes about voting. It covers Blaine era comments, claims of fraud by Republicans, a Virginia loss property claim hearing, Gen. Harry White’s Libby prison memories, and praise for Gen. Hayes. The piece ends with remarks from J M Campbell on civil service order and a $100 contribution cited as a mistake.
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Wasu Hinc Ton
Blaine
Kansas
Nebraska
Virginia
Harry White
South
25Th
Libby
J. M. Campbell
Gen. Hayes
Congressional Committee
Campbell
Capitol
White House
Death of Prof Joseph Henry at Smithsonian Institution
Prof Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institution Washington died May 18 at age 81. A close student and able scientist, his place in the scientific world will be hard to fill.
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Joseph Henry
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Remedy Ad Promotes Liver Nerve Tonic and Bitters
An advertisement promotes Dr Fenner s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic for stomach liver bowels and nervous system trouble. It also recommends Capitol Bitters to improve appetite and strength.
Remarkable county notes and local industry tallies
The report cites Brady's Bend oil well pump started in 1865. It notes Mercer county has forty nine Republican candidates announced. It compares Armstrong county’s population to Florida, and highlights Cambria county's female butcher who slaughters and sells meat from a wagon to customers.
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Brady’s Bend
Mercer County
Armstrong County
Florida
Cambria County
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