Publication guidelines for readers and contributors
The Warren Mail lists rules for readers and contributors dated November 20, 1877. It explains subscribers can identify their paper by the margin date, requests communications from all areas, bans anonymous articles, and requires authors to send their name as a guarantee of good faith.
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Court Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Borough of
Warren
Columbus
County of
Pennsylvania
Elderkin
Jones Smith
Mathew Beardsley
Jones
White
Nathaniel Aldrich
George W. Vermilya
Lovina Vermilya
Daniel H. Cady
Raymond
L. Smith
Wm. Brown
E. Frazer
Smith
George Ripley
D. A. Dewey
Thomas Clemons
Axiso
Columbus and
Spring Creek
Benj. Dean
Dean
Jane Stacy
Enoch Terrill
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
C. W. Dewey
A. Ferry
Borough of Columbus
Benjamin Dean
Coffer Creek
J. W. Miller
Cofter Creek
John Dewey
Aso
Main Street
A. Cady
George Cady
Freehold Township
Dewey & Cady
G. V. N. Yates
G. W. N. Yates
Mead Township
Diantha Billings
Henry Cillings
Emily M. Barber
Madison Vedder
Henry Brace
Democratic House cuts army size amid reform rhetoric
The article condemns ex-rebel generals in Congress for opposing U S army funding. It laments a 25 000 to 20 000 troop cut, condemning delays in passing army and navy appropriations and alleging Democratic spite and attempts to curb the executive. It questions the so called reform and union with Sitting Bull supporters.
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Congress
Army
United States
Democratic House
House
Navy
Democratic Party
Sitting Bull
The Average Country Organ in Political Life
A Philadelphia Times critique of the so called average country organ used in elections. The piece notes its strong influence in state politics and compares its impact to a brass band or a bloody shirt campaign while lampooning Col. McClure and referencing Slaymaker's bull in a satirical tone. The remark ends by suggesting leaders may endure the jibe if they hear of Slaymaker's bull.
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Phila. Times
Col. McClure
Slaymaker
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
State of
Pennsylvania
Court House
Warren
Cherry Grove Township
Warren Qo
WM. B.sutliff
W. B. Fisher
Mullen
A. Warren
J. J. Badger
James E. Hill
John Imstead
Godey December issue marks farewells of editors
The December Godey issue notes the retirement of Mr. Godey at 73 and Mrs. Sarah J. Hale at 90 with 40 years as literary editor. It praises their long, wholesome influence and urges renewed subscriptions. Also reports appointments and political notes including postmaster in St Louis, collector at New Orleans, and election of judges in several counties.
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Godey
Sarah J. Hale
Filley
St. Louis
Schurz
Lawrence
New Orleans
King
Returning Board
Inconsistent Erie County Election Returns Highlight Mindset
Erie County shows wide annual vote totals from 1872 to 1877 with Republican majorities ranging from 475 to 2,245 and city votes fluctuating between 1,470 and 4,379. The Erie Observer questions causes while the Pennsylvania Supreme Court supports Gov Hartranft avoiding Grand Jury testimony. Noggs offers John Miller for State Treasury cashier role, replacing rival Hart.
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Erie County
Supreme Judge
Erie
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Hartranft
Allegheny County
Grand
Con. Noggs
John Miller
Chester County
Democratic State Committee
Hart
Pennsylvania
Harriscora
State Department
Washington County
Sterrett
Trunkey
Bartley
Greenback
Winton
Prohibition
Noyes
Dem
Wright
Crowell
Passmore
Schell
Emerson
Barker
Senator Lafayette Foster Elected to Connecticut Legislature
Hon Lafay ette Foster former U S Senator from Connecticut and acting Vice President under Andrew Johnson is elected to the Connecticut Legislature in the late election.
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Lafayette Foster
U. S
Connecticut
Andy Johnson
Army Strength Report Shows 1877 Regulars by Unit
General Sherman submits the annual Army strength showing regular force totals by unit as of October 12 1877 including cavalry artillery and infantry numbers with non commissioned staff and attached elements. He recommends legislation to raise line regiments to 25 000 and argues for balanced expansion among arms while preserving stationed point flexibility.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Sherman
Signal Corps
United States Army
United States
Department of West Point
Schofield
Missouri
Sheridan
Dakota
Platte
Texas
Leroy
Cook
Pope
Ord
Atlantic
Hancock
East
South
Gulf
Ruger
Augur
Pacific
McDowell
Columbia
California
Arizona
Howard
A. V. Kautz
President would veto Bland Silver Bill in current form
The President will not sign the Bland Silver Bill if adopted as is. He cites two dangerous features: unlimited free coinage of silver bullion for private accounts and the issuance of coin certificates against silver deposits. He would veto any bill retaining these elements and warns such provisions could disrupt national finances and credit.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Barnum Elected to Connecticut Legislature by 212 Vote
Phineas T. Barnum the showman wins a seat in the Connecticut Legislature by a majority of 212 votes. Dimensions of the election are not specified. the result highlights Barnum’s unexpected political success and local support.
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Phineas T. Barnum
Showman
Connecticut
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Garland, Pa
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Warren, Ca
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Wm. Deming
Perry Boardman
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Francis Bates
Mary
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Venando County
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Wells
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