Warren County Republicans praised for record election gains
In a strong show of party unity, Warren County Republicans exceed expectations as across the state counties falter. The piece cites high majorities for Allen and solid local support in towns like Glade Pine Grove Farming ton Sugar Grove Freehold and South West. Independent Democrats aided the effort amid stiff opposition.
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Ledger
Sugar Grove
Chautauqua
Erie
Crawford
Gen. Allen
Ellis
Warren
Allen
Latta
Glade
Pine Grove
Farmington
Freehold
South West
Dunham
Pittsfield
Columbus
Youngsville
Brokenstraw
Egbert
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Audi'r
Judge
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Iaec
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Pleasant
Sa Fe Sawnees Sheffield
South Wes
Warren County Press Calls for More Delegates in Republican Nominating Body
A Warren County editor argues for increased representation in the district convention, asserting Erie and Venango have too much influence. The writer insists Warren must gain delegates to lead the ticket, mockingly referencing Erie’s supposed large Republican majority and urging a six to four to two split in favor of Warren.
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Tye
The
Gazette
Eric Ganette
Warren
Eric
Erie County
Erie
Venango
Warren County
Erie County backs Curtis barely as Warren favors Egbert
The report shows Erie County backing Curtis by 126 votes while Warren supports Egbert by 246. Venango gives Egbert 383. If correct, Zabor trails by 11, reflecting a shift away from local candidates and a preference for outsiders.
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Erie County
Curtis
Warren
Venango
Egbert
Zabor
Warren County
Post Election Tide Shifts Across States and Parties
The piece surveys November election outcomes across many states, noting Republican losses and Democratic gains in Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts New Jersey Delaware Virginia South Carolina Florida Alabama Michigan Illinois Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Arkansas Missouri Nevada Louisiana Kentucky Georgia and others. It discusses potential House and Senate shifts and comments on political figures and local contrasts.
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Congress
Washington
Pennsylvania
House
U. S
Scott
New York
Tweed
Tilden
Dix
U.S
Fenton
Massachusetts
Abolition
Qov
Talbot
Gen. Butler
Gen. Banks
New Jersey
Stockton
Gov
Randolph
Delaware
Virginia
Pratt
South Carolina
Chamberlain
Florida
Alabama
Michigan
Bagley
Illinois
Grangers
Farnsworth Belter
Kansas
John Brown
U. S. Senate
Arkansas
Missouri
Schura
Nevada
Louisiana
Senate
Kentucky
J. Proctor Knott
Knott
Georgia
Fernandy
John Morrissly
John
Capitol Hill
Governor McCandless Defeats Hartranft in Political Split
The Tus Buffalo Courier suggests General McCandless has been elected Governor over Hartranft and notes gains for Congressmen. The piece reminisces about a past Democratic view of a great governor and questions whether the incumbent will resign when the general assumes office.
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Tus
Buffalo Courier
Pennsylvania
McCandless
Election balloting across states yields numerous offices
Last Tuesday elections were held in 23 states. Eleven governors and 206 congressmen were chosen, with 63 members already elected. Legislatures in 13 states will elect U S senators, and three territories return delegates. New Hampshire votes in March, Connecticut in April, California in September, and Mississippi in November next year, totaling 292 members.
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Territories
Congress
New Hampshire
Connecticut
California
Mississippi
Cameron County Election Delivers Assemblyman and Treasurer
Inrate Cameron County voters backed the Republican slate after a tight contest. The party elected their Assemblyman and Treasurer amid a heated race.
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Cameron County
Panic and party collapse across the nation
The Harrisburg Telegraph argues that panic doomed the Republican party as fears of disaster touched all eras of politics. It cites workingmen idle from distress, calls for change, and notes Southern law enforcement and Free Trade sentiments shaping opposition.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
Republican Party
South
New England
New York
Pittsburg
Congress
House of Representatives
Sessions Defeated in Chautauqua Congressional Race
In the Chautauqua district A F Allen defeated incumbent Mr Sessions by about two thousand votes. Sessions, after two terms and a strong record, was urged by party colleagues not to run again. Allen now faces a shift back to the Democratic ranks, while Chautauqua County remains a strong Republican stronghold.
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Allen
Chautauqua
Panic over Tilden’s NY governorship and Republican reactions
The piece criticizes the 1874 political panic over Samuel J. Tilden as New York governor. It cites Tilden’s alleged secessionist views, wartime stance, ties to Tammany Hall, and late participation in anti ring actions, arguing these faults show the panic’s blindness.
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New York
Dix
Tweed
Morrissey
Samuel J. Tillen
Wm. Kent
Lincoln
John C. Calhoun
Jeff Davis
Mr. Tilden
Sumter
Union Square
Chicago
Tammany Ring
Peter B. Sweeney
Rochester Union
Tammany Hall
Committee of Seventy
Ohio
Indiana
Grant Declines Personal Political Aim in 1872 Letter
Washington May 14 1872 General Grant replies to The Gazette regarding renomination concerns for Philadelphia. He states he never sought or influenced party candidates, urges Republican party success, and expresses willingness to aid the party while declining to pursue his own promotion.
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Washington, D. C
Gazette
Philadelphia
Chicago
Republican Party
U. S. Grant
One Vote Elects Senator in 1841 Allegheny Butler Race
In the Allegheny and Butler district for 1841, Democratic candidate Dr E D Gazaram led in Allegheny by 47, while George Darsie carried Butler by 48, giving Darsie the seat by one vote and securing a Whig majority in the Pennsylvania Senate that year.
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Butler Counties
E. D. Gazaram
Allegheny County
George Darsie
Butler County
Senate of
Pennsylvania
Darsie
Elk County Election Yields Small Democratic Win and Sheriff Loss
Democratic County results show a tight win for the Democratic Assemblyman while the regular Democratic Sheriff candidate loses to an independent challenger. The election highlights local party challenges across Elk County.
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Elk County
Medill to Resume Control of Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune returns to Medill leadership and restates support for the Republican party. Many observers expect panicked allies to rally to him by next year.
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Chicago Tribune
Medill
West
Editorial Praises Public Duty and Honest Leadership
The Philadelphia North American lauds Statesmen who discuss national issues boldly and fearlessly. It cites Speaker Blaine leading Maine with a candid campaign, rejecting trickery and signaling a demand for decisive policy and genuine ability in government.
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Philadelphia North American
Blaine
Maine
Blair Iron and Steel Co. burn loss insured in Pittsburgh
The Melting Furnace of Blair Iron and Steel Co. at Pittsburgh burned with Struthers as a party of interest. Insurance covers the loss. rebuilding is underway with full force and expected to be finished in a short time.
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Brain Iron and Ster, Worxs
Blair Iron and Steel Co
Pittsburgh
Struthers
Florence
Kan
Suppressed excitement in elections sparks anti Republican sentiment
The piece argues that Tuesday’s elections reflected a national mood against Republicans, not local grievances. It compares wartime distrust to post panic discontent and notes the downturn in business and prospects, predicting continued unrest.
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Dix
New York
Lincoln
Republican
France
Political tides in crisis warn Democrats to reform or lose power
In the wake of Tuesday's vote the essay argues the party must shed dead timber and rise to the hour's demand for purity and economic revival. It warns that without prompt action the public will intensify anti party sentiment and future elections. The piece cites historical party shifts and calls for industry revival.
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England
Seymour
New York
Vitts. Gazette
Nasaville Ballot Counts Show Democratic Edge in Governor Race
In Nasaville Tennessee on November 3 the vote was light with Porter likely winning Governor by about 30,000. Democrats sweep eight Congressional Districts, East Tennessee narrows in the 1st and 2nd, no Republicans elected to Middle or West Tennessee legislature yet. Colored voters less engaged, Maynard scratched by Republicans over Civil Rights record. Legislature not favored to elect Andrew Johnson to the U.S. Senate.
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Nasaville
Tenn
Porter
Iid
East Tennessee
Middle
West Tennessee
Maynard
Andrew Johnson
United States
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Grant in 1874
President Ulysses S. Grant proclaims a nationwide Thanksgiving on November 26, 1874. He urges citizens to gather in worship, set aside politics, and offer thanks for mercies, with peace and order prevailing. Sealed and signed in Washington on October 27, 1874.
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Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Washington
U.S. Grant
Hamilton Fisn
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