Lane Nominated for Warren County Treasurer Post
Warren Mail. Co. announces H. W. Lane of Pine Grove as Republican candidate for County Treasurer in the November election subject to nomination by the Warren County Republican Convention.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1874
Page
2
Legislature Approves New Apportionment for Senate and House
The apportionment bill sets the House at 201 members and the Senate at 50. House members elected for two years will have a regular session next winter, then none in the following winter. Senators will be chosen for four years after the new law takes effect, with this Fall's elections assigning 31 districts, including our 48th. Retiring Senators include Collins, M Sherry, Wallace, Strang, Weakley, Fitch, Davis, Graham, Humphreys, White, and M Clure. Graham will retire from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Francis D. Collins
Luzerne County
Wm. M
Harrisburg
Patton Declines Lieutenant Governor Candidacy. Olmstead Backed
The Pittsburgh Gazette notes Gen John Patton of Clearfield county as a popular potential candidate for lieutenant governor but reveals he declines the bid in a private letter. Ex Senator Olmstead of Potter is backed statewide as a qualified choice, with Erie’s James Sill also discussed as a West candidate though authority is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patton
Clearfield County
Pittsburg
Mar
Patton
Olmstead
Potter
Senate
House
James Sill
Erie
Lightning express mail train links New York and West
The Postmaster General plans a fast New York to West mail train carrying letters only. It will depart New York early, stop at Albany Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Erie Cleveland and more, reaching Erie by about four pm to deliver New York papers the same day. A night service on the P E road may allow same night Erie delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
West
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
South Carolina
Russia
England
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Duke of
California
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
McArthur
Stevenson
Main Street
Heriff
Fieri Facias
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Borough of
Warren
Towit
Elk
State of
Pennsylvania
Warren and Olean Road
Harriet Holman
Kinzua and
Pine Grove
George Nobbs
Catharine Dinsmoor
OS. Walling
Peter Holt
Oren Hook
Marshal Jones
Seth S. Raymond
Edwin Brownell
Recorder's Office
EB. D. Brownell
Charles Dinsmoor
J. W. Bonner
Holland Land Company
Brokenstraw
John Long
Chandler Pearsons
Wm. C. White
J. Bonner
Garland
J. B. Moore
W. Bonner
John
Daniel H. Hewes
Ss. H. Davis
Ss. H. Davis, Sheriff Sheriff’s Office
Warren, Pa
Statesman talk and ward politics debated by press
The New York Commercial Advertiser weighs in on statesmanship arguing that modern great men reach high office through ward political maneuvers. It cautions that party organization elevates or derides leaders and warns against conceit in aspiring statesmen and raffle style politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams
Nellie Grant Marries Sartoris at the White House
Nellie Grant wed a furriner named Sartoris last Thursday in a White House ceremony with lace and flowers. Bridesmaids included Miss Barnes Miss Fish Miss Conkling Miss Frelinghuysen Miss Porter Miss Sherman Miss Drexel and Miss Dent. Fred Grant managed the groom. they sailed for Europe on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Grant
Europe
Sartoris
White House
Miss Barnes
Miss Fish
Conkling
Military Court of Inquiry Clears Gen Howard
The Sherman led court of inquiry acquits Gen G O Howard amid calls to end investigations into his conduct. The piece notes Howard’s early Union support and friendship with the colored race, while criticizing older political opponents like Fernando Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Court of Inquiry
Sherman
G. O. Howard
Gen
Connecticut Elects W. W. Eaton Senator End of One-Party Gap
W. W. Eaton was elected U S Senator by the Connecticut Legislature last week, the first Democrat chosen for that post in nineteen years. The result marks a significant political shift in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Eaton
U.S
Connecticut
Farewell Address Marks End of Long Senate Era
Senator Mc Clure commends retiring Speaker B B Strang and reflects on the 1860s legislature. He names deceased and aging colleagues including Finney, Penney, Palmer, Bell, Connell, Rush Smith, Nunemacher, Schindel, Crawford, Craig, Irish, Schaffer, Gregg, and Yardley, noting the approaching break of a closely bonded Senate circle and a final farewell by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
B. B. Strang
Senate
Tioga
Strang
Crawford
Finney
Penney
Palmer
Bell
Connell
Rush Smith
Nunemacher
Schindel
Commonwealth
Craig
Irish
Allegheny
Schaffer
Old Guard
Gregg
Yardley
Peace Comes to Arkansas as Baxter and Brooks Win
The nation’s proclamation ends the cruel war in Arkansas and Baxter and Brooks gain support. Little Rock erupts in jubilation with open stores bands flags and cheering crowds as residents rush to Baxter’s quarters to congratulate him and copies of the proclamation circulate widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Baxter
Brooks
Little Rock
The
Gazette
Scofield Possible Choice for Court of Claims Associate Justice
A Philadelphia Press Washington letter suggests Judge Scofield of Pennsylvania may be offered the Court of Claims associate justice post left by Judge Milligan. Other candidates named include Horace Maynard and Senator Scott, with the President expected to decide soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Scofield
Naval Affairs
Congress
Pennsylvania
Court of Claims
Milligan
Horace Maynard
Tennessee
Scott
Governor names nine members to state geological survey commission
The Governor signed the bill creating a state geological survey and appointed nine men to supervise it. The appointees include S. Q. Brown of Pleasantville Anno Pardee Hazelton William A. Ingham Philadelphia Henry Eckhert Reading Henry McCormick Harrisburg James MacFarlane Towanda John B. Pearce Philadelphia Robert B. Wilson M D Clearfield Daniel J. Morrell Johnstown Henry W. Oliver Pittsburgh Samuel Q. Brown Pleasantville Venango county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Q. Brown, Esq
Pleasantville
Anno Pardee
Hazelton
William A. Ingham
Philadelphia
Henry 8. Eckhert
Reading
Henry McCormick
Harrisburg
Jas. MacFarlane
Towanda
John B. Pearce
Robert B. Wilson
M. D
Clearfield
Daniel J. Morrell
Johnstown
Henry W. Oliver
Pittsburg
Samuel Q. Brown
Venango County
New Senatorial Districts Defined in Warren Venango and Erie
The Ledger reports Warren and Venango Counties form the 48th Senatorial District Erie County forms the 49th and Crawford County the 50th. Warren elects an Assembly member. In the forthcoming November election a Senator will serve two years. In 1876 a two year term is noted, then four years for all districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Venango
Erie
Crawford
Ledger
Congress to adjourn sine die on the June 22 deadline
Congress plans to adjourn sine die on June 22 and faces pressure to resolve financial issues. The piece warns that failure to settle money matters could trigger public panic and urges decisive action or a clear rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressman Mellish Confined in Insane Asylum
David Mellish a New York congressman has been confined in an insane asylum for his supposed mental state over financial questions. The notice implies he is treated like others who are not confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mellish
Congress
New York
Allegheny Valley
America
Don Pratt Sues Over Slander Claim Sparks Debate
The Washington libeler Don Pratt files a suit alleging slander and character damage. His critics call the action a grand ado about nothing while praising his joking persona as a notable trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pratt
Washington
Legislature Authorizes Court Stenographers at Ten Dollars
A new bill lets the Legislature authorize courts to hire stenographers at ten dollars a day to report proceedings. It does not require action, so a short-hander may not appear in the region. Crawford Co candidates Pettis and Col. D C McCoy seek Congress. Assembly hopefuls include A G Eberhart M W Oliver Fred Bates D V Derickson B H Findley J B Compton and Dr W B Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Ex-Governor Seymour Refuses Public Office Bid
A New York report notes ex governor Seymour declines any future candidacy for elective office. The column remarks his steadfast refusal and suggests it weakens Democratic prospects in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
New York
Ames Estate Faces Insolvency After Bankruptcy
The estate of Oakes Ames is described as likely insolvent following a bankruptcy. Analysts note the failure to satisfy debts and possible legal actions ahead for creditors and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes Ames
Decoration Day Becomes Legal Holiday
The notice notes Decoration Day is now a legal holiday and reminds readers to check their bank paper and ensure bills are paid.
Weston Walks 500 Miles in Six Days Seeks 115 in a Day
Weston undertook a six day 500 mile trek and completed 70 miles by midnight Saturday May 16. He achieved 115 miles in 24 hours but boot sole damage caused cracks in the ball of his foot. Pain and rest slowed him Tuesday and Wednesday, preventing full recovery of lost ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Daniel Pratt
Foxes and debt woes dominate regional notices
The column reports Sunbury's floating debt at 534000 while Washington county faces foxes and Pottstown enjoys spelling contests. Chester records 270000 in city debt, Brookville plans summer gas works, Media backs local option enforcement, and Wilkesbarre stocks the Susquehanna with trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Washington County
Pottstown
Chester
Brookville
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Reading
Lehigh County
Pittsburg
Germantown
Niagara Falls hotels reopen and crops bloom worldwide
Reports note Niagara Falls hotels opened last week while harvests improve across regions. Prospects for peaches and strawberries grow along the lake shore as California crops and fruit shipments rise, with San Francisco receiving 40,000 pounds of fruit valued over four dollars per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Boston
Louisiana Relief Fund
New York
South Carolina
Puget Sound
Wilson
California
Terhoot
India
Rome
Iowa
Grant
General Sherman
Washington City
St. Louis
Lake Shore
San Francisco
Fiji Protectorate Treaty Terms Revealed
The Fiji Islands treaty states Great Britain will assume all financial liabilities and pay the ruling King 15000 dollars annually with pensions to native chiefs. Lands are recognized as owned by the ruler and open to settlement by foreigners within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fiji Islands
Shawl Sale Offer Draws Buyers to Bargain Prices
A retailer advertises 1,009 Handsome Ottoman Reversible Shawls in colors at $2.00 each and 1,000 more at various prices from $2.50 to $4.50, all $1 to $2 below normal. Also 500 Paisley Shawls from $6.50, with all items offered under value. Shoppers are urged to examine the collection.
Black Alpacas Offerings in Mixed Quality Lots
Auction notes list Black Alpaca in quantities from 1,000 to 2,000 yards with varied quality. Prices range from 25e to 50b, each quoted as equal to higher grade standards normally sold at higher cents. The listings claim parity to established grade prices for comparable quality.
Black Brilliantines Offered At Substantial Discounts
Advertises 8 000 yards of Black Brilliantines at 60 cents, 2 000 yards at 68 cents, and 3 590 yards at 75 cents, claiming quality equal to higher priced goods. Promotes world-renowned Black Alpacas and Brilliantines sold at the counters.
Ladies' tucked drawers and embroidered fine undergarments
Advertisement listing bulk quantities of ladies garments including 60 paired tucked drawers 50 pairs tucked and embroidered 4 pairs tucked and embroidered 35 pairs superfine and 25 pairs superfine with varying prices and values implied by the term worth
Ladies Night Robes and Skirts Sale Ads
Advertises quantity pricing on Ladies Night Robes and Fine Tucked Skirts with multiple prices for each item. Claims goods purchased in large lots directly from manufacturers, offering lower consumer prices. Encourages readers to call and inspect to be convinced of savings.
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