Vigilance Committee Appointments Across County Towns
On August 19 1874 the County Committee named Vigilance Committee members for numerous towns including Warren Youngsville Columbus Tidioute Conewango and many others. Appointees cover local leaders and residents such as S J Page J B Brown W Waters M G Wheelock and additional named volunteers in each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Alden
Warren
Benjamin Ellis
Sugar Grove
J. M. Curtis
Tidioute
A. Allen
Freehold
J. Alexander
Youngsville
James G. Marsh
C. Merritt
South West
H. H. Cummings
Rep. Co
S. J. Page
J. B. Brown
W. Waters
A. Conarro
M. G. Wheelock
B. B.siggins
N. P. Belnap
Columbus
Wm. B. Howard
W. B. Sutliff
Geo. Allen
David Baker
Beach Sherman
Vreehold
K. Wright
John Eastman
Chas. Srailey
N. J. Cooper
J. M. Lake
Parmington
Horace Hill
Thomas Cooper
Pp. W. Brown
P. P. Putnam
Glade
O. W. Randall
A. T. Hackney
Henry Dunn
Kinzua
Sterling Green
Roy Strong
John H. King
Limestone
Richardson
Party Unity Urged in County Election Call
The Ledger quells fears about the coming county election urging Republicans to actively campaign. It praises McMullan and Allen, warns against roorbacks, endorses Assembly and County Commissioner plans, and backs South West’s nominee for County Commissioner. It asserts unity and caution to avoid missteps and ensure a safe, principled result.
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Ohio
Indiana
McMullan
Senate
Allen
Assembly
Harrisburg
Young Men’s Christian Association
Dunham
South West
Tidionte
George W. Allen
Friends of Law and Order and
National Justice
Don’t Be Deceived On Local Option Pledge
A local column warns voters in Farmington and Sugar Grove not to be misled by supporters claiming Mr. Taggart favors local option. The note says he opposes local option repeal and would back repeal if elected, alleging party influence and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Farmington
Sugar Grove
Clay
Harrisburg
Oil Shipments Reach About 20000 Barrels Daily
A September report notes crude oil shipments from New York and Philadelphia averaging around 20,000 barrels per day. The figure reflects steady flows through the month, highlighting activity in eastern refining markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Ring and clique notions draw fire from Ledger critic
Sam defends energetic leaders while lampooning accusations of rings and cliques. He lists churches, railroads, and fraternal orders as examples of legitimate directing minds and rejects repeated charges against local power brokers in the Democratic County scene.
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Marn
Ledger
Allen
George
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Conewango
Masons
The
Odd Fellows
Good Templars
Warren & Dunkirk
Democratic Party
R. P. King
Chas. Dinsmoor
G. N. Parmlee
Wm. F. Dalrymple
D. M. Martin
Sam
Allen gains overwhelming cross party support for Auditor General
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes that ALLEN, the Republican candidate for Auditor General, is growing more popular as he fulfills difficult duties. His work has earned broad support from Democrats, with a likely large victory. opponent Temple is urged to withdraw to avoid a crushing defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genera Allen
Gen. Allen
Justis F. Temple
Harrisburg
Shifting GOP Push Drafts Sessions Then Allen
A Westfield Republican paper alternated support from Mr Sessions to A F Allen, the Democratic nominee, drawing criticism from the Jamestown Democrat who calls the move treachery and a betrayal of the party. The piece questions how such acts help the Republican cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Sessions
Congress
A. F. Allen
Jamestown
Irish Bid to Defend McMullan Against Ledger Attack
A letter from An Irtsu Man accuses Morris of the Ledger of insulting Senatorial candidate McMullan, attacking him for being Irish born and a former blacksmith. The writer vows that humble voting men will resent the insult and promises to respond to the sacrifice alleged by Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Morris
the Ledger
Mr. McMullan
McMullan
Counterfeit Ring Busted in Buffalo Leaders Nabbed
Detectives Benson and Perkins from Waterford helped arrest a gang of counterfeiters led by Tom Ballard in Buffalo. Their press, tools, and a large amount of counterfeit money were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ballard
Buffalo
B. Benson
Perkins
Waterford
Mercer Nominee Warr Seeks 26th District Congress Seat
Hon J G Warr of Mercer named for Congress in the 26th district comprising Mercer Crawford and Butler. Mercer for years has lacked a nominee and this selection brings unusual satisfaction to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Warr
Mercer
Congress
Mercer, Crawford
Butler
Democratic Lieut Governor Candidate Opposed Soldier Vote
Larra, running for Lieut Governor as a Democrat, voted in the Senate against granting field soldiers the right to vote. The note urges soldier voters to remember this on the upcoming November 3rd election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larra
Senate
Tiona County Renominates Strang and Mitchell for State Legislature
The Tiona County Republicans re nominate former Speaker Strang for the Senate and Mitchell for the House. Both are described as among the ablest and best legislators in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiona County
Strang
Senate
Mitchell
House
Warren County Rally Motto Drives Republican Ticket
The excerpt urges unity behind the entire Republican ticket in Warren County and notes a past Democratic gain in Maine described as a significant historic victory from 19 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lincoln Memorial Unveiled in Springfield Illinois
The Lincoln monument in Springfield Illinois was unveiled on the 15th with Ex-Gov Oglesby delivering an eloquent oration. President Grant praised Lincoln’s faith and leadership while noting his patience amid slander and treachery as the nation fought for peace, union, and freedom. Robert Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln’s sister attended. Mrs Lincoln was ill in Chicago.
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President Lincoln
Springfield
Illinois
Oglesby
Grant
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
The
United States
South
Colfax
Sherman
Wilson
A. F. Linder
Robert Lincoln
L. L. Smith
State debt reduced as bonds redeemed by Mackey
State Treasurer Mackey near completion of redeeming over one million bonds this year and the sinking fund ready to redeem $300,000 more. The total debt reduction this year reaches about $1.3 million as Republicans brag of wartime and postwar debt payments and contrast with Democratic governance. They portray Republicans as Honest and capable stewards eroding debt and cutting taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party of
Republican Party of
United States
Europe
Limestone County Political Call to Organize for State Ticket
An 1874 signature urges Warren County voters to organize behind the county ticket and vote for the full slate on election day. The message warns of manipulation by opponents tied to soldiers and Buckalew, and encourages beating Republicans aiding the Democracy at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone
Warren County
Hartranft
Buckalew
Warren
A. J. Merchant
WM. E. Smith
Mary E. Morrison
Warning to Republicans on November 3 Battle cry from the South
A postwar political message warns Republicans of danger in the South if the white League regains power. It asserts that defeating the North Democrat party secures White League control and urges Republicans to remember the upcoming November 3 election.
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South
White League
Democracy
North
Pittsburg Man Pioneered Market Crude Oil Use
S. M. Kerr of Pittsburg is described in his obituary as the first to introduce crude oil to the market. He sold it as a medicine before larger-scale production and wider nonmedical uses emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Kerr
Pittsburg
Democratic candidate presents Franklin with Park Pavilion
The Democratic candidate Dr Basert in the district gives Franklin a Park Pavilion. Curtis travels to Washington, leaving the Doctor to sit at home with his friends in the shade.
Republican plea to Pennsylvania voters amid Southern violence
The Republican State Committee urges Pennsylvanians to back the party to counter White League intimidation and Southern rebellion. It contrasts Republican governance since 1861 with Democratic calls for free trade and constitutional reversal, urging unity and active campaigning to elect Congressmen and a U.S. Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Oliearchy
Democratic Party
The October Elections and party shifts noted
The piece reports Democratic gains in October elections with Ohio, Indiana and several states voting Democratic while Iowa, Nebraska and Dakota lean Republican. It urges Republicans in Warren County to mobilize for November 3 and restore strong majorities. It mentions Democratic gains of about 12 to 14 Congressmen and criticizes white supremacy opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakota
West Virginia
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Warren County
A Fraud Claim Sparks Demand for Reporter’s Name
J. R. Brapy of Tinioute Pa declares in the Warren Ledger a reporter’s falsehood about Mr. Morris. The alleged document remains on file in the borough clerk’s office unaltered, and Brapy urges public exposure of the reporter’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinioute
Warren Ledger
Morris
J. R. Brapy
Harrisburg forms stock company for Randell Grain Separator
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports a stock company organized in Harrisburg to manufacture the Randell Grain Separator with $30,000 capital. Board members include Gen. Harrison Allen as President, G. F. Roher as Secretary, J. J. Shoemaker as Treasurer, and directors Hoffer and Corbett.
Butter Renominated in Old District Convention
Gen Butter won renomination at a convention with 112 delegates, 89 backing him and 23 opposing. Supporters praised his brains and independence in this political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butter
Congress
The Republican Party's Mission To Endure For All Citizens
A stark statement rallying for universal peace and voting rights across the United States. It proclaims the party's mission continues until every American citizen, regardless of race, can live in peace and cast a vote freely in any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Buchanan
New Orleans
St. James Parish
Bovee
United States
Emory
State House
Penn
Grant
Republican Party
Union
Telegraph operator S McFarland bail set after accident
S McFarland a late telegraph operator at New Bethlehem was charged with causing a late accident on Bennett's Branch road and placed under $10,000 bail on the 2d inst to answer at the next Clarion Court term.
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S. McFarland
New Bethlehem
Bennett’s Branch
Clarion Court
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G. H. Chapman
Geo. W. May
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Freehold, Pa
George Raymond
Elizabeth Post
Lottsville
Effie L. Smith
Marcelus Smith
Christian Fehlman
Old Exchange
C. Schwing
Estray
Conewango Township
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Warren Leiter
JIE
Phillips, Fretts & Co
D. H. Fretts
A. L. D. Phillips
A. Rhumor
A. D
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John
J. A. Neill
James Parshall
M. KE. I. Biddle
Selden Marvin
Peter Brennersholtz
S. Tipton
J.C. Warren
W. W. Warren
S. W. Waters
Oeare
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Argus
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