Presidential election results in 1872 Warren Mail
Full returns show Grant electors from 30 states totaling 294 electoral votes and Greeley electors from seven states totaling 72 votes. Grant leads 222 in the Electoral College. States listed include Maine Alabama New Hampshire Ohio Indiana New York Michigan New Jersey Wisconsin Pennsylvania California Oregon Florida and others. Greenley Brown states include Maryland Kentucky Georgia Tennessee Louisiana Texas and more totaling 72 electoral votes.
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Grant
Greeley
Wilson
Maine
Alabama
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Vermont
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Ohio
Rhode Island
Indiana
Connecticut
Llinois
New York
Michigan
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Delaware
Virginia
Minnesota
West Virginia
Nebraska
North Carolina
California
South Carolina
Oregon
Seni Eessse
Florida
Issovak
Nevada
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Pio Geber Batgs
Brown
Maryland
Kentucky
Georgia
Basten Shea Naspe
Tennessee
Lousiana, Sesevees Maissouti
Civil Service Reform Loyalty Question in Postmaster Case
The Grant administration rejects liberal charges about Civil Service Reform as a sham. A Philadelphia Post Office employee, Mr. Fairman, is favored for Postmaster. a competing candidate, Mr. Trueman, is rejected for not meeting Civil Service rules. The President asserts adherence to regulations and commends Fairman as a fair appointment.
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Gresley
Grant
Greeley
Bingham
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Trueman
Civil Service Commission
Fairman
Philadelphia Post Office
Chicago Fire of 1871 Devastates Large City Area
The Great Chicago Fire began Sunday evening October 8 1871 and burned about 27 hours. It destroyed 17460 buildings and left 98000 people homeless with damages near 193 million dollars. Insurance paid 370 million with about 12 million more expected.
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Chicago
Boston
Internal Revenue plan would cut costs and centralize duties
Washington reports Commissioner Douglass has drafted a substitute for consolidating internal revenue districts. The plan abolishes Assessors and Assistant Assessors, shifting duties to Collectors and the Internal Revenue Office. Expected savings exceed $2 million annually, with strong support from the President and revenue officials.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
Douglass
Congress
Ways and Means and Finance Committees
Internal Revenue Office
Buckalew Seeks Office After Convention Exit
Col Freeze of Columbia exits the Constitutional Convention, suggesting Buckalew might take his place. Buckalew previously pursued office and has a history of seeking political roles.
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Col. Freeze
Columbia
Buckalew
Reconciliation urged after Grant era victory
The piece argues for Southern reconciliation with the North, urging the Republican party to unite the nation rather than divide it. It highlights unity as essential for prosperity and progress, cites Grant’s peace policy, and calls for honest hearings of Southern grievances while stressing the need for a nationwide family of states.
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Baltimore American
Republican Party
South
Greeley
John Smith
South Carolina
Jones
New York
Smith
Grant
Boston Fire And Leather Market Upset By Blaze
Ten thousand sewing workers lose jobs as a major fire tears through Boston leather yards. The blaze lasts seventeen and a half hours from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon, destroying 30 million pounds of woolens and leather stock. Prices rise across hides and woolens, with sheep skins and unfinished leather escalating in cost. Granite and iron structures crumble under heat, and brick is noted as best for fire resistance. The piece also notes political and corporate items including Horace Greeley’s past punishment and Jay Gould’s arrest by Erie Railway Co for $9 million, with bail posted at $1 million.
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Boston Press
Saturday Evening Gazette
Boston
New York
Daring Robbery Strikes Pennsylvania Household
Five masked gunmen stormed the Watson residence near the Hinckly refinery robbing the safe of about two thousand dollars. The family was bound gagged and torched when a lamp was spilled igniting the house. Police searched hotels and the town but no arrests yet. The incident sparks oil region alarm and heightened vigilance.
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Pirrepuré
aVille
John Watson
Hinckly
Archibald Stewart
Watson
Warren
Susan Stewart
James Stewart
Stewart
Philadelphia Delegation Split Over Postmaster Fight
The Pittsburg Commercial notes Philadelphia supporters of Fairman backed by Civil Service rules and disputes about General Cameron's stance. It says the President earned nationwide applause and urges against rumor. Rochester report covers Susan B Anthony voter warrants and court proceedings. Also notes a Scranton accident and Philadelphia mint melting one million one dollar gold pieces for larger denominations.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia Mint
Thurlow Weed Ill in New York Home
The veteran politician Thurlow Weed lies seriously ill at his New York residence but expectations favor a recovery. He is a prominent 19th century figure noted for his influence in politics and journalism.
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Thurlow Weed
New York
Arrive Stations Corning Elmira and New York
Fragmentary OCR notes show mentions of Corning Elmira New York and Boston with scattered numbers and stray terms. No clear events or actions emerge to summarize as a coherent item.
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Corning Elmira
Binghamton
New York
BoSton
Salem
Dr. Doddridge
Apsop
People
Pope
Ilaw
Express
P. O
S. K. Wells
Broadway
Train connections and timetable note from Erie line
The Mountain Local Freight East and West carry passengers between Irvington and Kane. Elmira Mail and Niagara Express make close connections at Williamsport with N. C. R. W. trains north and south. Note: The leaving time at Erie is Philadelphia time, which is minutes faster than Erie time. WM. A. Baldwin, Genl. Supt.
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Mountain
Irvington
Kane
Elmira Mail
Niagara Express
Williamsport
Erie
Philadelphia
WM. A. Baldwin
Gen'l
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Republican
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Jay Gould
Erie Railway Co
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Henry R. Selden
Selden
United States
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N. Y.central Road
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Worcester
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Ilinois
Missouri
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Toledo
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H. F. Sweetser
Meadville, Pa
W. B. Shattuc
Philadelphia & Erie Rail Road
Warren Accom
Erie Express
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Oil Creek
Allegheny R.R
Irvineton
Allegheny
R. R. W. Warren
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Joel Shew
Maslin
Hester Pendleton
George Combe
R. Ff
Andrew Combe
Mark
J. Espenova & CO
Pedler
Mrs. Dillmore
Russell House
Penn’a
Hamburg
JETT
Brown & Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, PA
Stam Engines
Barlow’s
Hyde Mill
Stearns
Barlows
T. Struthers
H. W. Brown
A.W. McKelyy
Treas
Warren Savings Bank
Warren, Pemm’a
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Warren County
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
Cashier
O. H. Hunter
P. Falconer
P. J. Trushel
E. G. Wood
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James Clark, Jr
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Smethport
C. D. Coleman
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Caldwell Central Petroleum
Court of Common Pleas
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J. F. Wells & Co
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Prof
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Pleasant Township
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Howard & Whitford
Mill Pond
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Graves
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Ransom Whitford
Wm. Graves
Columbus
Holland Land Company
Alfred Cady
Columbus Borough
Wrightsvile
P. C. Howard
Coffee Creek
Wm. M. Howard
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Ss. W. Davis
Warren Pa
County of
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A. P. Button
Said Button
Joseph Jackman
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Schranlin
A. D. Woods
William Savage
W. B. Howard
D. C. Mallett
S. W. Davis
Allias
Court House
Borough of
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State of
Titusville
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Enterprise
Campbell’s
Titusville Road
Samuel Bills
Stern & Stein
Garland
Pittsfield Township
Philadelphia & Erie
Patch
Bonner
Frank Link
Sebastian Rinderele
S. V. Davis
Herife
Glade Township
Ormand Prior
Milo Park
H. A. Woodard
U.S. Marshal’s Office
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Pattsburgh
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Holden
North Park Row
Erie Pa
EK. Woodruff, Esq
A. Murdoch
U.S
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Joseph Kay
Sugar Grove, Pa
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Bell & Breckinridge
A. Ruhlman’s
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Carver
Water St
L. L. Lowry
H.R. Crowell
Ss. P. Johnson
M. Waters
F. Henry
Orvis Hall
J. A. Neill
D. McKelvy
J. R. Clark
E. B. Eldred
Orphan's Court
Shaw House
Tidioute Borough
Deerfield Township
State of Pennsylvania
McCormick Tract
Joseph Green
McGuire Run
AxLso
John Neill
J. D. McCormick
A. & E. Huidekoper
John D. McCormick
Robert McCormick
Samuel McCormick
Martin Clark
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WM. Schnur
T. R. Minturn
Alexander Brown
H. B. Waite
Deerfield
B. Snow
John McCay
BE. W. Parshall
Myron Waters
H. K. Siggins
Hart, Bull & Hart
N. M. Barney
Foster & Wade
O. H. Gibbs
W. A. Green
Pulver & Wells
H. R. Bryant
Moss Bro’s
J. Q. Quinn
Rob’t Hamill
Horton, Crary & Co
W. J. Kountz
H. A. Burt
H. Adams
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J. Nesmith
Z. H. Eddy
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L. Baldensperger
Palmer Gilbert
J. H. King
J. J. Shuler
John Gearing
H. R. Keese
W. D. Bucklin
B. Hill
A. E. Mossman & Co
Patrick Falconer
Andrew Hertzell
Same
Taylor & Messner
T. Dalrymple
G’rshe
Wm. Langley
W. B. Sterrett & Co
J. Tf. Millson
Thos. Conners
J. & C. Lopus
Samuel Lilley
Geo
Lacy
Domes Sant
Wm. Reinhart
Rclconer
Peter Brennesholtz
8. Tidenden
Benj. Flisher
Ro’ Coyle
Robert Henderson
D. W. Brennin
J. K. Palmer
Jas. Clark Jr. & Co
J. C. Bonner
Chas. Fisher
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Wilbur Mead
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