Vigilance Committees Formed Across Warren County
The County Committee appoints Vigilance Committees in townships to mobilize voters two weeks before the election. Leaders urge full Republican turnout to prevent loss of state or county, citing pressure from rival campaigns and urging residents to defeat Treasurer candidate Barnes.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Weaver
Brokenstraw
Geo. H. Bates
Wm. Dupree
Levi Rowley
G. W. McPherson
Conewango
Daniel Gross
Wm. Sterrett
Jas. McCain
Wm. Jewell
Columbus
P. Parker
A. Cady
Ellis Spencer
A. Johnson
Cherry Grove
Jno
Farnsworth
A. Plumb
Spall Wilcox
S. Sherman
J. W. Flatt
Deerfield
Jos. Miller
Jno. Marsh
O. Kingsley
Grade
James Cable
H. C. Martin
A. T. Hackney
D. T. VanVechten
Kinzua
Strong
O. J. Gunning
Geo, Green
Limestone
P. S. Buck
R. W. Cohell
C. S. Richardson
W. C. Averill
Mead
B. W. Rogers
C. W. Kidder
H. A. Stone
L. Rowland
Pine Grove
W. W. Wilson
Chas. Wilsie
S. H. Briggs
G. A. Waikley
Pleasant
E. L. Babbitt
Wm. Heighhouse
H. Barber
Pittsfield
David Dalrymple
D. L. Burnett
A. McIntyre
A. Anderson
Sugar Grove
F. R. Miller
Green Clark
M. Kimball
8. Scott
Geo. Martin
R. M. Gray
Springs Creek
Barney Hill
John Randolph
E. J. Eldred
W. Fuller
U. W. Lord
Sheffield
W. W. Marsh
W. Armstrong
E. Hoyt
Frank Barnes
L. E. Dixson
South West
W. B. Benedict
M. J. Allison
YP. N. Robinson
Columbus Borough
W. B. Snatliff
L. C. Baker
Mr. Trantum
Geo. Yates
Tidioute
K. M. Curtis
A. Dunn
J. R. Kuhn
D. C. Gillespie
R. J. Carson
Warren
D. I. Ball
Jas. G. Marsh
W. A. Mitchell
A. Merrill
Jos. Walkerman
Youngsville
L. C. Arnott
H. C. Kinnear
Nelson Mead
Rob’t, Dennison
Civil Service Order Criticized and Election Notes
The President discusses the civil service order limiting political activity by office-holders to prevent party dissension. Iowa shows 50,000 Republican governors, Ohio reports a 23,000 Democratic lead, while many abstained from voting. Pennsylvania urges full turnout and unity against democracy’s side issues. Also noted are reform claims, a fatal shooting in Waynesburg by ex-official Waddell, a pledge to repay owed papers, Judge Trunkey’s cautious stance, and a proposed $2,000 life-insurance plan for Odd Fellows wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Iowa
Ohio
Garfield
The
Tribune
Pennsylvania
Local Sheffield dispute over treasurer candidacy and malfeasance charges
The editorial clash in Sheffield township centers on charges of malfeasance in office amid a contest for treasurer. The Ledger’s report is defended as characteristic, while editors deny making direct charges. Residents, including Republicans, favor Mr Barnes and resist opponents aligned with Mr Radeker. Local voters prefer independent judgment over party pressure.
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The
Mai
Ledger
Sheffield Township
Mail
Sheffield
Warren Borough
Barnes
Mr. Radeker
The Greenback Platform and its Demands
The document outlines the Greenback platform with seven points attacking bank issues and calling for remonetization of silver, legal tender greenbacks at par with gold, and government ownership of money. It advocates taxing all property equally, reducing official salaries, and opposing bonds used to buy gold or silver. The signatory Wa. A. McCray serves as secretary.
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Youngsville
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
United States
A. McCray
Sec’y
Cash Clothing House
West
Pennsylvania
Suspension Bridge
Campaign praise for Sterrett and state ticket leaders
The piece extols State Treasurer and Auditor General candidates as popular and competent and lauds Supreme Court Judge Sterrett as well fitted for the bench. It notes strong support among local lawyers, with claims of Philadelphia reporters predicting eastern cross-ticket success and Sterrett’s integrity and urbane judicial demeanor noted by peers.
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Supreme Court
Sterrett
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Newspapers clash over Erie county GOP candidate
The Warren Mail editor defends Hon. Henry Rawle against a Gazette critique that implied he lacks brains and moral courage. A Dispatch story from Waterford, Pa reports on horse and feathering crimes. The New York papers note sharp contrasts with greenback agitation and corn.
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Gara
Warren Mail
The
Gazette
Erie County
Henry Rawle
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Rawle
Waterford
New York Herald
Congress in extra session sparks partisan clashes over funding
The extra session opens after Democratic neglect, with Speaker Randall pushing retrenchment. President Truman invites an agent to Paris Exposition as war funding requests total 36.9 million dollars across War, Navy, Treasury, and other departments. Sam Cox protests seating Rainey and Cain, but Hale wins 175 to 68. Cox withdraws in disgust at rights of colored members.
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Congress
House
Randall
War Department
Library of Congress
Court of Claims
Treasury Department
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Judicial Department
Secretary of War
Sam Cox
Rainey
Cain
South Carolina
Hale
Committee On Elections
Cox
Republican Appeal to Pennsylvania Voters in 1877
A Philadelphia issued call urges Pennsylvania Republicans to vote in November 1877 for Judge James P. Sterrett for Supreme Court, John A. M. Passmore for Auditor General, and William B. Hart for State Treasurer. It credits debt reduction under Republican rule and warns against Democratic demagoguery while stressing retrenchment and labor advancement. The document cites Ohio lessons and calls for active local mobilization to secure the Republican vote.
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Philadelphia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
James P. Sterrett
John A. M. Passmore
William B. Hart
United States
England
Europe
Warren
Warren Academy
Columbus
Tidioute
Conewango
Prothonotary’s
Warren Borough
Elk
Lounsberry
Mead
Alson Rogers
Pleasant
Spring Creek
School House
Yoxager’s
Deerfield
Shaw’s Sotel
Lidicute
Kinzua
Sterling Green
Limestone
Averill
South West
Enterprise
Eldred
Sanford
Farmington
West Corners
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Assembly
Congress
H. Brace
Sherith
Post Office Complaint Process Urged by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Key urges post offices nationwide to keep a lost letter complaint book and report losses promptly to the chief special agent in Washington. Examinations will follow, helping correct irregularities and improve service. Omission of county in addresses cited as a major delay factor.
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Key
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Texas land swindle implicates bankers and dealers
The Kansas City Times reports a broad Texas land fraud network involving a major Austin banking house, two Chicago bankers, two St Louis attorneys, multiple real estate dealers, and firms in Indianapolis Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburg. Forgery rings have operated for eight to nine years, pushing Texas scrip on the market.
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St. Louis
Kansas City Times
Texas
Austin
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Funeral of Gen Custer Draws 2000 to West Point
West Point witnesses the arrival of the Mary Powell with Gen Custer's remains and 2000 mourners. Cavalry escorts, a chapel service, a cemetery burial, and a three shot infantry salute mark the day. A separate note reports John Morton of the West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company held on perjury charges with bail set at 5000 dollars.
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West Point
N. Y
Mary Powell
Custer
Hopkins
Henry Smith
New York
Loyal League Commandery
Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry Association
John 8. Morton
West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company
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J.P. Sterrett
Allegheny
WM. B. Hart
Dauphin
J. A. M. Passmore
Schuylkill
Timothy E. Barnes
D. F. A. Wheelock
Freehold
W. W. Hague
Our County
Civil Service Order
Auditor General
Temple
Harrissure
G. W. G. Waddell
Auditor General’s Department
Waynesburg
Greene County
Waddell
Odd Fellows
Woodruff
N. Y. Tribune
Meeting of Congress
P. Wilson
Republican State Com
Ino
A. Smull
Post Office Complaint
Geo. Hadley
Buffalo
Carrie Hill
Warren and
Parmlee & Henry
Hale & Tripp
Irvineton
Metzer Bro’s
W. H. Metzger
Rr. Metzger
W.H Metzger
Orphan’s Court
Lane Hotel
Russellhug
J. N. Griffin
Pine Grove Township
Russelburg
Partagas
Capital Joke
King Stinger
Margarita
Royal Gem
Hibernia
Key West
Exposition
Plantation
Sweet Owen
Sweet Grange
Gold Leaf
King Weed
Valley
Old Stag
Virginia
Navy Brand
Navy Clippings
Blackwell’s Durham
Pride of
Durham
Fawcett Durham
Vanity Fair
Centennial
Little Joker
Challenge
Bob White
Lone Jack
Queen
Cavendish
Hey West
Water St
Warren, Pa
Third Street
R. Miles
GOD Save the Commonwealth
Navy
A. D
J.C
D. Mead
William Ray
Mead & Palmer
Burgess
James Lesh
W. Allison
Campbell, Rathburn & Co
D. L. Lewis
J. N
D. Bolard
Benjamin Kingsbury
John C. Cady
A.J. Wynn
James Dennison
J. W. Allison
Julia Phillips
Ammi A
J. Landsrath Assignee
L. F. Curtis Garn
Same
S. W. Waters
A.A. Davis & Co
AESO
EATIE
A. Weiss
Carver House
Warren Co
Albert Wise
Meehan & Gray
N Watson & Davis
A. Meehan
John Gray
McDowell & Orr
Beatty Block
Orm Cioe Tiss
Eben Victory
Glade
Rufus P. King
R. Warren
Benj. Upton
James Upton
Garland, Pa
J. C. Caspar
Joseph Archibald
Wm. Messner
Kk. T. F. Valentine
Brown & Stone
R. Brown
A. W. Morck & Co
Perfuoumery
Morck
A.W. Morck & CO
Corner Water
Hickory Streets
Holbrook & Ludlow
G. Offerlee & Son
Keystone Block
Issus
Struthers
Warren, Ea
Struthers, Wells & CO
DR. Warner
T. Daggett
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
CHE Alpd
Bank
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzel & Nesmith
Michael Ball
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
Rae Medicines
J. F. Wheels
L. G. Noyes
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