Death of Vice President Henry Wilson shown as nation grieves
The piece recalls Henry Wilson born poor and rising to U S Senate and Vice Presidency, noting his anti slavery stands, wartime speeches, and decisive 1875 death in Washington. It contrasts his public service with wealth of William B Astor, and reflects on legacy in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Henry Wilson
Republican Party
Sumner
Massachusetts
U.S. Senate
Edward Everett
Chase
Seward
Hale
Senate
Brooks
Philadelphia
Senator Wilson
Washington
Liberty
Times
America
Mr. Wilson
George Clinton
Ilbridge Gerry
William Rufus King
Mr. King
Cuba
Alabama
Congressional Temperance Society
William B. Astor
New York
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob
William
Henry
Carey
Delano
Chanler
Waldorf
Germany
Mr. Parton
Democratic Organ Attacks Tilden as Presidential Candidate
The Tux Warren Ledger quotes Cameron criticizing Gov. Tilden of New York as played out as a Presidential candidate. The piece mocks the Democratic organ for sacrificing principles seeking success and predicts slavish editorial praise if Tilden is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ledger
Democratic
Tilden
New York
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Mississippi Democracy touts white man government push
The Mississippi Democracy claims progress in a white man government and hints at nominating Jeff Davis for U S Senator. They compare current moves to past attempts in 1861 and face scrutiny of political strategy and fundraising tactics. The Tus Pacific Mail Steamship Company sues Schumaker Brooklyn Democrat over 300000 dollars alleged as illicit fortune from Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jeff. Davis
U. S
Davis
Tus Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Schumaker
Brooklyn
Irwin
Bristow vows probes as Interior cuts old ring nest
Secretary Bristow announces a crackdown on corruption within the Indian Bureau and others. He reports dismissals of key clerks and urges grand jury scrutiny of all officers, from top to bottom, to ensure no guilty man escapes. Secretary Chandler names Edward Toby as potential Indian Commissioner, signaling further reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Interior Department
Indian Bureau
Edward
Toby
Boston
Ringsters
Bristow
St. Louis
Washington
P. Dyer
United States
Wm. O. Avery
Louisville
Take Care of the Cents
A columnist argues small daily expenses like beer and cigars add up. By saving 20 cents daily and earning 6 percent yearly, fourteen years of restraint yields a substantial sum, illustrating how cutting minor costs improves finances.
State Game Association officers elected at Harrisburg meeting
The State Game Association of Pennsylvania met at Harrisburg on the 18th and elected officers led by President A. B. Hughes of Philadelphia. Other officers include Vice Presidents Daizell, Seiler, Kinslee, Bailey. Recording Secretary Dorrance. Corresponding Secretary Bonsall. Treasurer Dougherty. Committees on Game Laws and Fish Culture were named. The convention set future meetings for Harrisburg. Ex Congressman Benj G Harris of Maryland seeks Sergeant at Arms amid to push his radical war critique. If unsuccessful, policy may prevail over principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Association of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Committee On Organization
A. B. Hughes
Philadelphia
Robert Daizell
Allegheny
D. W. Seiler
J. B. G. Kinslee
Lock Haven
Geo
Juniata County
James D. Dougherty
W. W. Woolsey
Pittsburg
J. B. Lawson
Indiana
Adolph E. Ohls
Philo
J. Rohrer
Lancaster
E. B. Westfall
Sunbury
H. C. Gates
Wilkesbarre
Benj. G. Harris
Maryland
Congress
Harris
Late speech praised as good reading on currency question
Jupaz ScorreLp thanks readers for public documents and notes likely supply shortfalls for two years until a Republican Congressman is elected. The Tux Corry Telegraph prints Judge Scofield’s late speech on the currency issue, calling it good reading for any season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupaz ScorreLp
Tux Corry Telegraph
Scofield
Lawyer Likely to Pursue Tweed Over Bankrupt Estate
Brick Posgroy fails with liabilities of 140000 dollars and no assets. With no character he is described as poor indeed. Indications point to lawyers targeting Tweed while any funds remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Posgroy
Tweed
Sam Randall as Speaker Contender Amid Hard Money Debate
The piece profiles Sam Randall as a potential Speaker of the House in Washington. It notes his past votes for high salaries and specie payment resumption, questions his Erie affair stance, and contrasts support from Tom Scott versus Kerr backed by Jay Gould and the Pacific Mail. It suggests Randall may be floored if his Erie actions cost him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Randall
Washington
Sam
Dodge
N. Y. Tribune
Jackson
Pershing
Tom Scott
Pacific Railroad
Kerr
Jay Gould
Pacific Mail
Erie
Bristow Targets Whiskey Ring as Government to Reclaim Loot
The Secretary vows action against whiskey frauds in St Louis and the West. Joyce, a ring leader, was jailed for years. McDonald and others will follow. Government expects over 2 million dollars recovered due to new account comparison methods, praised by Grant. The piece ties anti corruption to Republican resolve and critiques Northern Democrats versus Southern interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
St. Louis
New Orleans
Joyce
McDonald
Republican Party
Grant
Treasury
Wilson
Prick Pomeroy Declares Bankruptcy Amid Debts
Prick Pomeroy sinks into bankruptcy with debts around 140000 and no assets beyond worn apparel valued at 125. Funds to support a statue to Horace Greeley in Printing House Square New York fail. small contributions are returned. A French plan aims to erect Liberty monuments in New York Harbor. In Paris a fete backs the project. Geo H Lyon of North East runs a few stickers for Erie county County Surveyor and wins a few votes, his own tally possibly deciding the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prick Pomeroy
Horace Greeley
Printing House Square
New York
France
Liberty
Paris
Death of Vice President Henry Wilson at the Capitol
Washington reports Vice President Henry Wilson died suddenly at 7:30 this morning in his Capitol room after a day of rest and visiting friends. The President ordered a cabinet meeting and government offices to close for the funeral. A public viewing in the Capitol rotunda is planned with processions routing through Boston and Philadelphia to Boston for final rites.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Burt
Boston
Crossman
New York
Baxter
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Robeson
Executive Mansion
United States
Henry Wilson
Secretaries of War
Navy
Grane
Hamilton Fisn
French
Senate
Wo. Gaston
T. W. Ferry
Grand Barros
Mich
Ty. W. Ferry
Charles Sumner
State Department
Baltimore and Potomac
Baltimore
Fifth Maryland Regiment
Latrobe
New
City Hall
Maryland
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Asort
New York City
State House
Doric Hall
Representative Hall
Boston and
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Warren Mail
the Money Maker
B. R. Bristow
Secretary of the Treasury
State Game Association
White House
Missouri
Augusta
Republic
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
R’y
Franklin
Raymitten
Stoneboro
Amasa
Areca Ss
Geo. H. McIntire
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Pine Grove Township
Hubby
John Smith
Guy C. Irvine
Herman Houpt
Harrison Hill
W. W. Ballard & Co
Cr. Mix
Agnes Dow
Joseph Dow
N. ©. Clark
J. B. Legnard
S. H. Davis
Sherifef
Court of Common “Pleas
Warren Co
Warren Penna
Towit
Deerfield Township
Triumph Oil
Charles Wheedon
R. J. Mets
Spring Creek Township
State of
Phineas Tuttle
Timothy Wright
Sophia Armatige
Urah W. Lord
S&s. A. McDowell
Alvah Jewell
Henry B. Dexter
Caroline T. Dexter
Sherife
Tome
Conewango
Stephen P. Berry
N. H. Kidder
M. Curtis
Gurdon
Herry
J. N. Webb
H. Davis
Swpriff
Mead Township
County of
Clapp, Stone & Co
W. W. Blanchard
J. D. Gates
P. J. ‘Trushel
Albany
Allston
Natick
Faneuil Hall
Humpty Dumpty
Fox
Prince of
WH. A. Greaves
Ortrait
Episcopal Church
Warren, Pa
Warren Marble Works
Szzidey
Wigwam
John Grindleys
Water St
Ana
Bida
London
Southport
Conn
J.B. Ford & CO
Park Place
South West
Holland Land Co
John Sturgess
Salmon Saxton
J. G. Stearns
Peter Zelie
John Wales
Enterprise
Eldred
Brewer & Company
Holland Land Company
John W. Breen
Q. Brown
Pleasantville Bank
S. H. Davs
Penna
Briggs
Nathaniel Averill
Cynthia Fox
R. Briggs
William Chase
Caleb Thompson
W. KR
Thompson
John Marsh
Marshall Jones
Cynthia Jones
William G. Chase
Preston Deveraux
Sheruf
Pine Grove
J. H. Fox
J. W. Ackley
Ackley
Reuben, Vickary
Oo. C. Aflen
Wagner & Kellum
Sugar Grove
Henry Nicholas
Win. Pike
Pittsfield
Jonathan Shelden
Phillips and Otter
E. L. Jaquay
Stoney Run
Jaquay
A. Ball
First National Bank of
J. L. Jaquay
Amos Heath
William Tuttle
Pleasant Township
Robert Thompson
Emery Daily
John Grunder
Theron
John Z. Bonner
James Bonner
George Ball & CO
Baprif
George Ball& Coo
Keystone Block
Greenbacks
Fancy Coods
J. Welles & CO
Johnson’s Exchange
North Warren
Johnson
White
Orphan’s Court
H. FE. Brown
Thomas Ferry
W. DD. Brown
Mary L. Irvine
Galbraith
A. Irvine
Azariah Howard
Thomas Martin
M. Miles
William Wilsie
Hiram Philips
Win. Morse
Thomas Marsh
Francis A. Hale
Danford Hale
G. V. N. Yates
William Langley
James G. Marsh
Register, Register’s
Joseph Ackley
Bullicinouy
M. Milea
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Union Depot
N. Y
Joseph Harker
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Onit
Snyder & Wood
AN Tamracit
Vox
LOWES
R. Miles
Warrendine & Stuff
Bickuecl
Warren St.n.y
National Chromo CO
National Publishing Cop
Philadelphia, Pa
Josnston Heeld Way &O
J.G. McCurdy & Go
St. Phila Par
Roe
Duff & Sons
Pittsburgh
Thos
W. Knox
Emmy
Addresaa D. Wor
Tisoron & Co
Hawtrorn, Cony
NIP and Tuck
Chraimo
Great American Tea Company
Vesey Street
Ymuby
The
Great American Tea Co
Joint
P.O. Box
Bride & CO
Broadway
Weibhery
Inition & &Coo
Free Information
Worth St
T. William & Co
Hilchketh
Ann Eliza Young
Brigham Young
Brigham
Ann Eliza
Fece
Duston, Gilman & Co
Hartford, Ct
Nile
Hubbard Birds
Sansom Street
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