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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1874
Page
2
The document lists Auditor General Harrison Allen of Warren, Secretary of Internal Affairs Robert B Beath of Schuylkill, and Congress member Carlton B Curtis of Erie. It references their roles in an official capacity.
The letter warns that Democratic victories empower white-supremacist groups and urge renewed conflict. It cites Oct. reports from the Atlanta News and New Orleans papers, accuses Grant and Williams of oppressing state sovereignty, and calls for vigilance at the polls next Tuesday.
The Erie Observer accuses W W Brown of improper handling of expenses for a contested election committee, while Brown asserts the editor exaggerated claims about A M Martin. Brown defends his integrity and urges Erie County Republicans to support his reelection.
The Beaver Radical accuses John Miller of orchestrating fraud that carried Philadelphia for Democrats in 1867 and 1868, and suggests he may match or surpass Wallace in coffeepot arrangements.
Warning of Democratic influence seen as peddling Republican tickets with Allen and Dunham removed while Taggart and Chase are urged as replacements. The speaker calls out alleged cheating in the political process.
The Erie County Temperance Convention voted against making separate nominations, arguing such nominations often aid liquor interests. The decision reflects a cautious stance on how candidate selection could influence temperance goals.
Twenty one Kenosha girls adopt a bold resolution declaring they will seek out their suitors if the young men refuse to visit them. The move is framed as a claim to female initiative and social equality within a historical context.
A Dayton–borne businessman argues Ohio Republicans split over currency policy. He favors more money in circulation to aid business, endorsing Hon. C. B. Curtis as the pro currency candidate who backs labor and industry against money lenders represented by Egbert. He cites Ohio and Indiana shifting toward Democrats.
A letter from Joshua Hunt of Catasauqua urges laboring men to back the Republican ticket, arguing Democratic free trade would ruin home industry. The writer cites tariff reductions and depression in iron and says only protectionist policy sustains wages and prices for workers in Pennsylvania.
The Board of Insurance Underwriters ostracism does not curb Chicago activity. Home companies are absorbing market share and several firms excluded from the Board are thriving.
The Democratic State Committee's Address warns against a return to a prewar constitution without amendments. It argues the public is unready for such a shift and emphasizes safeguarding current protections amid partisan talk.
A terse political note urges backing the Republican ticket and all candidates, warning against vote trading or compromising with the Democrats and urging unity for Taggart and Chase.
A historical report states forty thousand black voters in Georgia did not vote due to intimidation. On Wednesday the Legislature results show 205 Democrats and 14 Republicans elected, implying a party shift amid coercive conditions.
The new Post office of New York will be formally opened on New Year’s Day with a grand celebration planned. A mighty procession, music, oration and a spread are promised as part of the festivities.
The World calls for Dix to define his stance regarding the flag burning and potential confrontation. His stated position is to shoot the first person who attempts to haul down the American flag, a declaration implying possible violence if challenged.
F. W. Sewarp is presented as a Republican nominee for the New York City Assembly. The note hints he may emerge as a future force if his lineage proves decisive.
Auditor General Allen welcomes diverse state attendees to the Farmer's Pic-Nic praising unity, the dignity of labor, and the fight against monopolies. He urges respect for labor, education of youth, and the role of Grange chapters with wives and daughters in shaping responsible citizenship and rural prosperity.
The New York Herald argues the Democratic party lacks unity north of New York City and is more focused on internal leaders than Southern concerns. It claims the South’s only hope lies with the Republican party and urges reconstruc tion through a just, brave Republican approach.
The passage argues that the White League could overthrow Republican state governments quickly and suggests defeating insurrections by ballot rather than bullets. It contrasts a hypothetical bloody military conquest with a planned political defeat next Tuesday through elections.
The piece argues Democratic managers expect a House majority with 36 more seats but urges Republicans to vote to stop this. It promotes voting for Hon C. B. Curtis to keep the district safe at all hazards.
In 1861 attorney general Jerry Black warned President Buchanan the government lacks the right of self defence, denying the President’s power to quell the rebellion. The letter questions what more Black may reveal.
Former spreader G A Grow campaigns for the Republican party in New Jersey. He shows less liberal sentiment than before, with Gen Kilpatrick similarly reported as tempered by current papers.
The Republicans of Massachusetts 7th district nominate Dr J C Ayer for Congress. The note asserts the Doctor’s medical virtues will keep the district healthy and ready to serve.
Report says Charlie Ross’s father, C K Ross, has lost his reason and is physically precluded after the child’s disappearance, with observers noting his condition worsened in recent days.
Last Tuesday afternoon Lieut. Fred Grant wed Miss Ida Honore of Chicago in a quiet ceremony.
The New York Herald warns rebel factions in New Orleans to await post election. Louisiana reports say Federal arrests over murder spark thoughts of revolution and more White Leagues. Democrats fear renewed defeat and Reconstruction delays.
Senator Thurman of Ohio forecasts the House will choose the next President. He notes Ohio and Indiana have helped open a Democratic majority while Pennsylvania must act to narrow the gap and prevent Republican gains. The appeal urges unity and swift votes despite personal interests or apathy.
George A. Jenks, Esq., candidate for Congress, was robbed of 180 dollars and a gold watch and chain in Kittanning last Saturday night while staying at the home of C. C. Shidle. If Dr. Egbert leaves more than a watch and chain in Warren county, we shall mistake the symptoms.
The New York Tribune argues the October vote does not show a return of Bourbon Democracy. It claims the public has not chosen to restore power to a party whose last President was Buchanan and whose last notable figure was Tweed.
References tensions over arresting murderers and oppression in the North versus the South. Mentions Democratic stance and a historical echo around 186. The text reflects heated political rhetoric about governance and civil rights.
A political note urges voting for Allen by framing Taggart as aligned with Wallace or Buckalew and criticizes previous policy debates about minority representation and local issues.
Report notes Brigham Young is gravely ill. Observers predict a sharp increase in crepe prices as his wife plans to wear crepe bonnets to public appearances.
Stanley, who hunted Dr Livingstone, arrives at Zanzi bar on an African expedition. Hans Journal of Health argues women over 30 should not marry, while Tweed and Tammany Hall maintain control over the New York Democratic party.
The New Jersey Democracy nominates A Cutler for Congress and expects a strong campaign. It is reported there are 369 Granges in Pennsylvania.
The piece argues Ohio and Indiana voters demand more currency and relief but not repudiation. It criticizes Pennsylvania Democrats as hard-money, pro-bondholder, pro-free trade, and urges Congress to expand money supply. It notes suffering industries and calls for work with living wages instead of gold and silver. A Boston Erie County accident ends with two boys wounded after firing at a partridge.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will change top lanterns from red to green and issue a new employee rules book to take effect next month. The code imposes tighter standards and requires thorough examinations of all train crews at specified periods.
The report recounts violence in Louisiana including the Coushatta killings and New Orleans riot of September with White Leaguers seizing the State House. It notes 21 dead so far, including a postmaster, Vandusen disappears, and mentions prior 1868 outrages, church arson, and court house massacres with many Black victims.
A historical comparison asserts the Republicans defended the nation, freed slaves, supported a national currency, homesteads, the Pacific railroad, and civil rights, while the Democrats opposed secession, hindered reform, and questioned citizenship protections. It urges voters to choose the party proven loyal and bound to liberty and union.
At Oxford Hall Friday Hon. Wm. D. Kelley attacks third term idea and condemns it as a threat to Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson tradition. He contrasts Pennsylvania’s hard money stance with Ohio and Indiana currency planks, accusing banks and bondholders of banknote expansion. The crowd applauds as the judge’s oratory wins broad sympathy.
Chronology lists multiple arsons and murders across August in Tennessee counties including Smith, Rutherford, Weakley, and Haywood. Incidents mention burning schoolhouses, shootings of civilians such as Cash Warren in Summerville and Julia Hayden in Hartsville, and a massacre of Reeves brothers. Also notes a refinery-like oil-water process at Franklin and local granary counts in Bradford County.
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