Republican Nominations for State and Local Offices
A list of Republican nominees including Judge Edward M. Paxson for Supreme Court Philadelphia. Arthur G. Olmsted for Lieutenant Governor Potter. Harrison Allen for Auditor General Warren. Robert B. Beath for Secretary of Internal Affairs Schuylkill. Lewis F. Watson for Congress Warren. George W. Allen for Assembly Tidioute. Rolert Fe Miller for Treasurer Farmington. Myron Dunham for Commissioner Southwest. A. Allen for Auditor Freehold. Patrick Falconer for County Surveyor Warren. J. K. Siggins for Warren Academy Trustee Conewango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Allen
Warren
Internal Affairs
Robert B. Beath
Schuylkill
Vigilance Committee Appointments Across County Towns
At a county committee meeting on August 19 1874 a Vigilance Committee was appointed for multiple towns including Warren Youngsville Columbus Corydon Cherry Grove Deerfield Farmington Kinzua Limestone Pine Grove Pleasant Pittsfield Sugar Grove Spring Creek Sheffield South West and others with listed members such as S J Page J B Brown M G Wheelock and Henry Babcock among the appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicican
Alden
Warren
Benjamin Ellis
Sugar Grove
K. M. Curtis
Tidioute
KE. A. Allen
Freehold
W. J. Alexander
Youngsville
James G. Marsh
C. Merritt
South West
H. H. Cummings
Rep. Co
S. J. Page
J. B. Brown
S. W. Waters
A. Conarro
G. Wheelock
B. B. Siggins
N. P. Belnap
Columbus
Wm. B. Howard
W. B. Louis
Geo. Allien
Cherry Grove
Asa Plumb
D Aber
Deerfield
W. W. Connoly
Chas, McAuley
W. Raydure
James Laughlin
J. RB. Cluimp
Rh. E. Scott
Elk—W. C. Reeves
J. Learn
H. C. Holman
Eldred
C. H. Whaley
E. W. Thompson
Beach Sherman
K. Wright
John Eastman
Chas. Bailey
N. J. Cooper
J. M. Lake
Farmington
Horace Hill
Thomas Cooper
W. Brown
P. P. Putnam
Gilade
O. W. Randall
A. T. Hackney
Henry Dunn
Kinzua
Sterling Green
Roy Strong
Louis Everett
Limestone
B. Hill
Wm. Baker
A.B. Eddy
A. W. Lord
Sheffield
T, Ek, Barnes
Jas. Donaldson
J. A. Culbertson
G. M. Hunter
P. N. Robinson
Thomas Allison
War of Races Flares in Kentucky Riot and Federal Troops Sent
A Kentucky riot after an election led to militia mobilization and U S troops deployed as whites and blacks clashed. One black man killed, a white man wounded, and fire damaged Sellers house. A New York citizen warns of civil strife fueled by Secession Democrats and racial antagonism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lancaster
Kennedy
Leslie
U.S
Sellers House
Yeakley
New York
Albany Journal
Alabama
Post Office Growth Under Creswell and Jewell
The Post Office Department shows marked growth from 1869 to 1874 with letter volume rising from 502 million to 900 million and costs increasing from about 23.7 million to 34 million. Despite 80 percent business growth, expenditures rose 44 percent while the deficit shrank from 6.437 million to 6.183 million. The piece lauds Post Office leadership, praising Mr Jewell and the department’s national reach and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Jewell
P. O
Uncle Sam
Washington
Mr. Jewell
P.O
Nasby
Franklin
New York Telegraph Office
Richard
Tooms Refuses Congressional Nomination Amid Slavery Roll Call
Robert Toomps rebuts calls to run for Congress after failing to call the roll of his slaves on Banker Hill. He says he would not accept nomination even if every resident urged it and declares a hatred for the U S government, vowing to overthrow it. He questions joining a white men's government rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Toomps
Banker Hill
Congress
United States
Michigan Republicans nominate ticket for state offices
Miciniegan The Republican Convention of Michigan on the 26th nominated the following ticket Governor J. J. Bagley Lieutenant Governor H Ot Holt Secretary of State E G D Holden State Treasurer A B McCreery Auditor General Oe Ely Commissioner of Land Office L A Clapp Superintendent of Public Instruction D D Briggs
Great Lexington Record Beaten at Saratoga by Fellowcraft
Fellowcraft outran the four mile Lexington time at Saratoga, finishing in 7:19 to snap a 25 year old mark. Prior to the race Fellowcraft could be bought for 3000 dollars, but now 900 dollars would not secure him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fellowcraft
Saratoga
Quaker Weakness and Sheridan Cavalry Hit Western Tribes
The York Jerald notes the Western tribes first demoralized by Quaker weakness and then defeated by Sheridan's cavalry, reflecting on military setbacks and moral critiques during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerald
Sheridan
Democratic Nominations at Pittsburg Convention
At the Pittsburg Democratic Convention a long fight over the Judgeship ended with Warren J. Woodward of Berks gaining 128 votes on the sixth ballot, Henry P. Ross of Montgomery 108, after an overnight adjournment. John Latta of Westmoreland was nominated for Lieutenant Governor, T Temple of Greene County for Auditor General, and W McCandless of Philadelphia for Secretary of Internal Affairs. The convention attacked the Republican party and urged their own ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry P. Ross
Montgomery
Old Berks
Warren J. Woodward
Berks
Henry P
Renomination Possible for Auditor General Harry Allen
The Washington Chronicle notes a prominent Pennsylvanian siding hero reports General Harry Allen current Auditor General as a candidate for renomination. From his past duties and public esteem in the Keystone State it should be an easy win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Washington, D. C
Chronicle
Harry Allen
Keystone State
Crop returns show Texas above average in 1901 figures
Department of Agriculture reports slight declines in some states but gains for Texas. State averages include Virginia 98, North Carolina 102, South Carolina 97, Georgia 94, Florida 102, Alabama 90, Mississippi 80, Louisiana 83, Texas 105, Arkansas 87, Tennessee 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Washington reports Spain silent on Virginius damages claim
A Washington report states Spain has not entertained U S claims for damages over the Virginius affair and has instead filed a claim for injuries to its own honor. The State Department assurances and limited correspondence hint at a shift in tone, making this news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Virginius
State Department
Indian outrages spark border war fears and troop moves
Daily reports describe ongoing Indian outrages and a border scene of excitement and anxiety. Government troop dispositions prompt belief in expected general Indian war and widespread preparations.
Democrats seek blended platform for diverse factions
An inquiry asks how the Democratic platform can unite inflationists in the West with hard-money supporters in the East and bring together Maine free-traders with Pennsylvania moderate tariff advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Pennsylvania
New Shinplasters Circulating Area Warned
Counterfeits of the new fifty and ten cent shinplasters are in circulation, the paper notes. It urges delinquent subscribers to send in specimens for examination to verify authenticity.
Congressional Conference at Erie Plans Nomination
The Erie meeting of the Congressional Conference meets today with expectations of a nomination after press time. The district is new and strongly Republican yet calls for fair treatment among friends. Beecher case stirred little opposition and ends with Beecher now more popular in his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Plymouth
Mr. Beecher
Moulton
Beecher
Bowen Sues for Libel Against Brooklyn Newspapers
Henry C. Bowen commenced libel suits in Brooklyn against the Eagle and the Argus seeking 100000 dollars each for publishing false statements. Vermont residents boast their treasury balance of 20000 dollars while joking about being Green Mountain boys. A mammoth wagon factory at South Bend Indiana burned, stock and fixtures valued at 300000 dollars. Cleveland relaxes Sunday saloon closure as city council repeals the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Bowen
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn Argus
Vermont
Green Mountain Boys
South Bend
Indiana
Grasshopper Devastation Spurs Kansas Iowa Crop Fears
In Eastern Kansas and Northwestern Iowa grasshoppers have ruined crops prompting alarms. Governor Osborne had warned of Osage hostility toward Kansas, but those fears are now said to be groundless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa
Gov
Osborne
Postmaster General Jewell Takes Office This Tuesday
The Postmaster General Jewell is described as entering upon his duties on Tuesday of this week, marking the start of his tenure in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Grasshopper Relief and Minnesota Governor's Aid Noted
From Cuarn Lake Centre Minnesota August 15 1874 a letter describes grasshopper damage from June 20 to July 16 and rapid relief from Governor C K Davis and a county commission relief effort. Farmers work hard plowing haying and waiting for winter while charity supports many families. The writer praises Davis and notes immigration policy criticism ended by aid and deliveries of flour pork and tobacco. A school teacher earned 25 dollars monthly while a Rose Lake teacher 23 dollars. Swede colonists were urged to stay with company support assisting settlers and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarn Lake Centre
Grasshoppers
Insane Asylum
Minnesota
St. Paul
C. K. Davis
Williams’ College
Roselake
Grasshoppers retreat and county hopes rise in 1860s note
A reader's reminiscence describes grasshoppers in the county, drought and failed crops with oats and buckwheat. It praises H. F. Shearman for supporting settlers, notes Captain flags at Two Flag farm, and nostalgically mentions local streetscapes and shops, hinting at past Milwaukee rail excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearman
H. F. Shearman
Buseker
Johnson
Custers Black Hills Expedition Report From Bear Butte
Dispatches from Custer's expedition dated August 15 report good health and no Indian trouble. Miners expect rich silver finds and 3100 per day per miner potential. Bear Butte camp awaits next move toward Little Missouri and Lincoln with reports of abundant game and favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
C. T
Custer
Bear Butte
Pach
Daily Press
Black Hills
Bear Barre
D. T
Custer’s
Ludlow
Little Missouri
Lincoln
Sheridan
Terry
St. Paul
Fort Lincoln
Repeal or Reform: A Warren County License Debate
In a letter dated August 20, 1874, the writer argues against local option and license laws, claiming such restrictions foster lawbreaking and corruption. He cites Burglaries and profits from taverns, advocates open trade, and urges prosecuting all criminal violators while denouncing efforts to restore the old system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Lalone
Warren County
Noughs
Brigham Young Denies Divorce Claim and Celestial Marriage
Brigham Young answers Ann Eliza’s divorce petition denying any marriage with her. He states Ann Eliza is legally married to James L. Dee since 1863 and that he and she, both Latter Day Saints, were said to be celestially married in 1868. He objects to paying $20,000 to her attorney and $1,000 a month, citing his income under $2,000 monthly and a family of sixty three dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Brigham Young
Ann Eliza
Jas. L. Dee
Brigham
Church of Latter Day Saints
World events and local notices compiled in brief
Austria and the Pope recognize the Spanish republic. A monument planned for General Nathaniel Lyon in St. Louis. Mackrel abundant off Nova Scotia. 1000 barrels taken at Prospect Bay. German empire studies on children’s complexion and hair color. Land values rise in Town from 32 million (1854) to 320 million (1874). Fatal accident near Silver Creek New York when two women fled a fast horse drawn carriage. Warren County court issues a writ against Dr. W Brinton for fifty dollars in leasehold dispute with detailed property description.
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Austria
Spanish Republic
Nathaniel Lyon
St. Louis
Mackrel
Nova Scotian
Prospect Bay
German Empire
Silver Creek
N. Y
Estelle Knight
Grace Gordon
A. W. Keith
Buckskin
Miss Knight
Americans Defeat Ireland In Ball Match In Ireland
The game featured nine Americans from Boston and Philadelphia clubs against six Dublin Cricket Club players with George Wright as pitcher H Wright catcher and Kent at first. Ireland got five outs a inning. final score 12 to 6 for America. A later scratch game ended 9 to 8. McBride of Philadelphia broke a thumb. Tour ends as players sail to Queenstown then Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Philadelphia
Dublin
Queenstown
Fire destroys Reed elevator and grain drying house
Fire at the Reed grain drying house on Water street and Buffalo river destroyed the elevator and spoiled about 2300 bushels of grain. Property owned by C. M. Reed & Tate of Erie and James C. Harrison of this city valued at 150000 dollars. Harrison insured for 15000 dollars. Reed & Tate uninsured. Adjacent property damaged by water. In Sp. Pau, heavy rains caused Mississippi log boom to break, sending 1,250,000 feet of logs over the falls with about 12000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burraro
Water Street
Buffalo River
C. M. Reed & Tate
Erie
Pau
Mississippi
St. Anthony
Discharge Hearing Ordered for Alexander Ross at Erie Court
The Western District of Pennsylvania set a discharge hearing for Alexander Ross of Tidioute Warren County. Creditors and interested parties must appear September 11 1874 at 11 o'clock AM before S E Woodruff Register in Bankruptcy in Erie to show cause why Ross should not receive discharge. C MCCANDLESS Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
Western District
Pennsylvania
Alexander Ross
Tidioute, Warren Co
Congress
S. E
Warren County Court Declares Burial Ground a Public Nuisance
The Court finds the old Warren Borough burial ground in lots 4, 60, 61 and 62 a public nuisance and orders its vacancy. The Burgess and Town Council must remove remains to Oakland Cemetery after 30 days notice, with monuments removed and graves recorded. Costs of the proceeding to be paid by the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Quarter Sessions
Warren County
Warren
Chas, Dinsmoor
Warren Mann
Warren Ledger
Oakland Cemetery
Pleasant Township
S. W. Waters
Trials listed for September term 1874 in Iowa courts
A long docket lists cases staged for the September term of 1874 with multiple plaintiffs and defendants. Names include Jos. Green's Heirs, John Willson, James Parshall, Isaac Foreman, Harrison Wade, O E Gibbs, and many others, alongside firms Granger & C and Brown & Struthers Iron Works, across first and second weeks with varied use of and versus designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Green
Brown & Struthers
Tron Works
Pierce & McCain
B. B. Siggins
John Hi. Siggins
Harrison Wade
O. E H. Gibbs
Harrison Allen
Jos
Dow's Heirs
E. L. Deming
George Tucker
L. Swanson
W. H. Currie
D. Quinn
Same
Erastus Terrill
W. Davis
Henry Hill
Albert Kherzinsky
J. W. Allison
A. W. Barry
Geo. J. Luce
D. W. Sevier
E. Marsh
Schmidt
Friday
John Bentley
Jos. Green's Heirs
John &. Willson
Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Genic N. H
Rufus P. King
N.C. Clark
Joseph Dow
Adairs
J. A. Neill
James Parshall
Wm. Greenlee
Luke Devore
A. Hertzel
Patrick Falconer
W. L. Lopus
O. A. Lockwood
C. K. Curtis
D. Clark
Wash. L. Thompson
Brown & Struthers’ Iron Works
Asa Williams
George Morrison
Culver, Baker & Co
John Sill
T. O. Hutchinson
Crocker& Critchlow
Jacob Conarro
B.D
Joh Morris
Com, Oil Co
Property to be sold at public vendue in Warren Pa
By writ of venditioni exponas issued from Warren County Court of Common Pleas the sheriff offers at public sale at Warren Court House on Monday September 7 1874 at 2 PM a parcel of one third acre in Warren borough designated as Inlet 395. The lot was conveyed to Julius B Hall by Phos Clemons and wife by deed dated February 8 1857. Sold as the property of J Hall in the suit of J H Clark. S H Davis sheriff Warren Pa August 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Commonweath
Pennsylvania
A. Gurgannis
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Warren
W. Brinton
Deerfield
State of
Allen Tract
Wim. A. Gurgannis
D. W. Brinton
Pittsburg
H. T. Chaffey
Heriff
Court House
Borough of
Tidioute
Tiome
Thomas Arters
Frank Williams
Issland
Recorder’s
Henry Wenk
Shadrack Tipton
S. H. Davis
Sheriff’s Office
Cour of Common Pleas
Peebles
Borough
Tidioule
Main Street
Syracuse House
P.S. Buck
Eliza F. Buck
Robert Connelly
Royal Scott
Davis
Court of Common
Tucks
Pine Creek
Fr. H. Jacks
Benedict Nestate
L. G. Benedict
JF. Alillisum
D. FE. Mitchel
Court of Common Press
Borouesh
Julius B. Hail
Phos. Clemons
J. &. Lall
J. H. Clark
Warren, Pa
Towit
Sheffield Township
Melchisnapp
Rh. W. Crawford
Geo. H. Williams
Rogers & Williams
Trimble
Britton
Wainwright
H._DAVIS
Mead Township
Place Farm
Warren and Ridgway
T. J. Place
Anna Flannigan
Martin Flannigan
F. D. Reeves
Sheriff's Office
Tidioute Associates
C. B E. Gould
Chauncy Vincent
Perth
John W. Chandler
Ss. H. Davis
Sheriff's
Cherife
Gillem
Deerfield Township
Allen
New York and Dennis Ran Oil Company
W. H. Currie
A. H. Bronson
Knish
Birdseye
Bell
Warren Penna
Glade Township
Stephen Carver
John Phegart
We Ling
John Haymessey
Sjieriff
Nisin
Kinnear Street
Tidionta
Warren Ca
State of Pennsylvania
Tidionte Associates
N. M. Barney
Dunn & Culver
Boro
Public Square
Hish Street
Market Street
AL Jamieson
J. d. Taylor
Sidney A. Wetmore
A. L H. Weaver
Robert Falconer
Griffin Brown
James Parshall
Ises
Daniel W. Brown
Augustus Co. van — Lenness
Bamund
G. Sheppard
Recorder's Office
Warren Co
Deidrich Meyer
John Stigeler
Henry M. Lowenstein
Nelson C. Trowbridge
Stephen Therry
S. TL. Davis
Freehold
T. K. Abbott
Gray
Quartus Wright
Coster
Guy
Irvine
Stulus Weatherby
David A. Allen
Thos
Ek, Abbott
N. B. Langdon
J. H. Nichols
Geo
Abbott
Nathan Abbott
G. R. Wheelock
E.R. Wheelock
James Alexander
L. B. Wetmore
Betsey Wetmore
Junta Isabel
Francis Henry
Heriupff
Pieri Pacias
New London Oil Co
Peter McGraw
Thos, Gilson
Ar Bbank
Bent
McGraw
Silas McGraw
Sharkey & Trastelegan
Herifios
Conewango
Wi. C. Dalrymple
James Campbell
Morula
James Sturdevant
Robert Beil
Luke Turner
James Taggart
Tageart
John Culver
Taggart
Levi Smith
Smith
Bieretae
John C. Calver
Mareh Isis
Saic Vitus
Darius Titus
D. Titus
L. L. Lowry
H. Davis
Sherif Sheriff’s Office
Joseph Green
W. D. Bucklin
Grandin Brothers
Tidbute
Jefferson Street
Sheridan Street
Rudolph Leonhart
H.G. Trowbridge
Samuel Davidson
Public sale of Warren County land and structures
Alias Venditioni Exponas calls for public auction at Warren Court House on Monday next September 7 at 2 PM. Property lies in Pidioute Borough, Warren County, including two two story frame houses used as store and workshop, a smaller dwelling, and a barn on a lot bounded by alley and Grandin land. Administrators of M S Lynch with Brooke & James as plaintiffs. Sheriff W H Davis. August 15, 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Pidioute
Pennsylvania
Eilen Mix
W. J. Grandin
Samuel Grandin
W. W. Plague
J. 3. Jennings
M.S. Lynch
Brooke
James I. H. Davis
Sale of Property in Warren County Pennsylvani a
By writ of Pluries Ven. Expo the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County directs public sale at Warren Court House on September 7 1874 at 2 PM. The property in Pine Grove township includes 136.5 acres with two houses two barns a milk house and orchard along Conewango Creek. Sold for the use of Geo H sill, at the suit of C W Stone Adm r of J L B Slocum ded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Pine Grove Township
Pennsylvania
D. Haile
L. Fe, Akeley
C. W. Stone
Adm
J. LB. Slocum
Geo. H. Sill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Supreme Court
Edward M. Paxson
Arthur G. Olmsted
Potter
Lewis F. Watson
Senate
Assembly
George W. Allen
Rolert FE. Miller
Myron Dunham
Bk. A. Allen
Warren Academy
J. K. Siggins
Vigilance Committee
Congressional
Cleveland
Brighsz and
G. A. Brugel
John Walters
Scranton
Maggie Rapp
Louisville
Cora
Joseph and
Emeline Hall
T State Hospital
Stowe Masons
Russell Uriah St. John
Harriet George
U.S. Blarshal’s
W. D. of
Penn’a
John Morgan
Mead
David Rittelsperger
Pres
B. W. Rogers
Sec'y
ET. F. Thompson
Knox & McGrain
L. D Galligan
Lehigh & Wyoming Oil Co
Gerry M’f Zg. and Lumber Co
E. RB. Coville
A. P. Wetmore & Co
John van Arsdale
C.T. Widdifield
Peter Brennesholtz
Tipton
Ss. W. Waters
Sherif
S.H. Davis
Aua
HW. Davis
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Sheriffs
Dava
Warren, Paw
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