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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1874
Page
2
Official Harrisburg results reveal Latta carries Allegheny with a large lead while Olmsted, Allen and Beath compete. Totals for governor, lieutenant governor and auditor general detail Republican and Democratic margins, prompting a Republican majority in the Senate and a Democratic majority on joint ballot.
A Washington dispatch refutes claims that black voters in the South freely backed the Democratic ticket. A senator cites widespread threats of discharge and compelled voting by White Leaguers, with many cases in large cities. The Department of Justice corroborates the coercion reports and discredits AP's claim of divided colored voters.
Ex Senator Casserly laments Democratic victory rhetoric and argues Republicans dissatisfied with party leaders are peacefully protesting in an off year. He warns that if abuses persist, danger lies ahead and urges reform to avoid restoring the old corrupt Democratic party. The piece emphasizes collective memory and vigilance by the intelligent Republicans.
Commissioner Douglass shows a high integrity and strong leadership in Washington. His annual report for the year ending June 30, 1874, records receipts of 102,644,746 dollars, surpassing estimates by 2,644,746. 213,225 dollars have been credited to the treasury. He projects 107,000,000 dollars for the current year and notes the abolition of the assessor’s office improved service with no major changes planned.
The partisan account claims N. P. Banks defeated a Republican salary-grabber named Williams. It notes Williams did not vote on the salary act, while Banks did and benefited, framing him as a Democratic grabber.
Many settlers in Kansas and Arkansas are packing up to move seeking new homes while thousands too poor to leave must endure the winter. The grasshopper plague causes widespread wretchedness, with Nebraska also suffering severely.
The author argues the President erred last spring by pushing contraction and specie payments. They contend the country and banks were unready, and that hard money would worsen hard times for workers and business. Public opinion shifted after elections, with Western senators opposing contraction and repeal of Legal Tender. The piece predicts the Democratic victory will avert immediate hard money moves.
The Logan County Sentinel forecasts a Democratic policy plan to restore white supremacy, purge Black Republican laws, and reinstate 1860 era constitutional structure with no rights for Black citizens. It envisions a National Convention to rewrite the Constitution and align state and federal laws to the reformed charter.
Gar land holds the Executive office while Smith claims rightful Governor title and appeals to the President for support. The President finds no ground for interference, leaving both sides to fight it out. The South generally expects a prolonged conflict to grip the region.
New York shows a large stay at home Republican vote this fall which accounts for the defeat of Dix. Dix’s vote is about 70 000 less than in 1872 while Tilden’s gain over Kernan was small. A full vote would have secured a Republican victory. When will Republicans learn to do their whole duty?
Vignaux captured first prize with Garnier second and Joseph Dion third in a New York billiard tournament held last week. Immediately after the event Dion challenged Vignaux to a rematch for the championship.
The piece argues Fernando Wood embodies modern Democratic ideals and would command Southern and Western support for Speaker. It notes his secessionist past, aid to the Confederacy, postwar reentry, and a claim that he enjoys broad, even life tenure support among Democrats and voters.
A Mount Hunter column from November 18 1874 reports mixed views on the recent election results and ongoing local economic hopes. It cites figures about funds paid by the Allens and Dr Egbert, notes revival of lumber mills near Cobham and plans to resume John Oyster distillery, while expressing frustration at not seeing benefits yet. The piece references Teddy McFinnegan and Miltonian reporting.
General Sherman reports the army totaled 26,441 enlisted men on October 15 and will likely be 25,000 by January 1, 1875. He criticizes the small force for vast territory and praises General Sheridan. The item also records Sen. WY W. Ketcham’s victorious election in Luzerne, defeating Hendrick B. Wright despite a Democratic district.
The bribery case against former Kansas Senator Pomeroy was continued again last week due to insufficient witnesses. A motion to reduce his bail was denied.
Philadelphia celebrated the 100th anniversary of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry with a grand parade and pageantry. Gov Hart ranft and Gov Parker of New Jersey reviewed the troops as crowds packed Broad Street and Academy of Music for a nation wide display. The city planned for future centennial celebrations in 1876.
The Venango Citizen notes small candidate margins trigger a probe into precinct irregularities and possible illegal votes. It hints at court action and mentions debates within the Democratic ranks over the U.S. Senate races, including Wallace, Buckalew, and Tennessee, with Fullerton winning a $6,000 trot in San Francisco last Saturday.
Three wedding notices listed for Warren area couples in November 1874. F B Snapp of Sheffield wed Flora B Karr of Conewango at Carver House with Rev Rankin. Joseph Smith wed Hanna Plumb of Sheffield at M E Parsonage with Rev Merchant. J T Van Sile of Russellburg wed Ida M Martin at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev Merchant.
Multiple death notices from Warren County and nearby towns dated November 1874 list Mary Adell Ross daughter of Henry and Mary aged 12 2 26, Henry True aged about 37, Di Ca Hooker aged 6, Freddie Magee aged nearly 2, Charles Kinnear aged 6, Sarah McFadden aged 1 3 15 from Westminster California Delphina Morgan 22 Freehold, Thomas Hustine 92, plus dissolution notice for Houghnot & Cramer Lander Pa and bankruptcy discharge notice for William Andrew of Tidioute Warren Co with court date December 4 1874.
Erie Mail schedules westward and eastward from Philadelphia and Warren to Erie, with connections at Erie and Corry to LS&M, Oil Creek and Allegheny River railways. Through locals carry passengers between Corry and Kane. note Philadelphia time is 20 minutes faster. WM. A. Baldwin, Genl Supt.
W G GARCELUN guardian of minor children of McKendra Stee deceased exposes for sale in Spring Creek Township on December 4 1874 at 10 AM two described parcels totaling twenty six to twenty seven acres with timber reservation and a one acre parcel, all subject to dower. Terms: half cash on confirmation, balance in one and two years with interest, secured by bond and mortgage. Public notice of sale time and place to be given as required.
By writ of Venditioni Exponas out of Warren County Court of Common Pleas the 21 square rods parcel in Russellburg Pine Grove Township Warren County PA lot forty six is to be sold at public vendue December 7 1874 at 2 PM at the Court House Borough of Warren. The estate of Russell Martin is in execution at the suit of Thomas Stone. S H Davis Sheriff Warren Pa November 4 1874.
By writ of Venditioni Exponas issued in Warren on December 7 at 2 PM the property in Spring Creek township Warren County Pennsylvania comprising about 50 acres with five acres improved including a small frame house barn and a Steam Saw Mill in running order will be sold as the property of August Keppel in the Hollis King suit.
Fragmented railway timetable entries list times such as 8:51 am 10:57 am and 12:02 pm with scattered station names and abbreviations like AYER Gen Supt 0 C Ex. The text hints at a Warren time reference and multiple daily departures, but many details are illegible, yielding a cryptic snapshot of a historic rail schedule.
By writ of Venditions Expo the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County directs a public sale at Warren Court House on Monday December 7 1874 at 2 PM. Three parcels described include about 100 acres with improvements including a house barn and fruit trees. a commercial and dwelling lot of about three quarters of an acre. and a fourth parcel of about one quarter acre with a small house beside the P and FE railroad. Property of Robert Donaldson in suit by Francis Skinner for the use of W Beard sley now for C R Saunders. S H Davis Sheriff Warren Pa November 14 1874.
The sale, under a writ of Venditions Exponas from Warren County Court, includes multiple properties in Warren Borough and Pittsfield Township Pennsylvania. It covers an east end Lot 194 parcel with a large house and outbuildings, plus Libby Bonner or McGill interests in several tracts totaling about seventy acres and other parcels near Garland and the Brokenstraw Creek, all at the December 7, 1874 vendue date at 2 PM.
By virtue of writs of Fieri Facias from Warren County Court of Common Pleas, the Hutson Lot and multiple parcels tied to J. C. and J. W. Bonner in Pittsfield and Warren Borough will be exposed to public vendue at Warren Court House on Monday, December 7 at 2 PM. The sale includes 419 acres unimproved across several tracts, plus 60 acres improved with three small houses, plus additional lots in Warren Borough and parcels in Pittsfield Township. Proceeds stay to satisfy debts of H H Colby and L L West executors of W M Page, deceased. Sheriff H. Davis, Warren Pa, November 1, 1974.
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