Political misgivings on currency and party drift
A Democratic note criticizes Greenback voters while invoking Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson on paper currency. It reports a Washington correspondent’s claim about Judge Scofield taking a finance stamp in his former district and urges speakers on finance. In Warren County, Greenback partisans are mocked as wandering stragglers with a reward offered for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarreto
Washington
Scofield
Register of the Treasury
Erie County
Democratic Party
Warren County
Only Erie candidates support counts contrast
The Erie Observer previously endorsed Mr Reed as the only Erie county candidate and now commends Mr Allen as the only Erie candidate. It appears to be supporting exactly two different "only" Erie candidates across two instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Observer
Reed
Erie County
Allen
Erie
Warren county Democrats split over Greenback option in local race
The Warren county Democracy resists Greenback alignment as Taggart is ousted and H P Kinnear is nominated. The Corry News criticisms worsen rift, while longtime citizen Mr Kinnear faces attacks from newcomers. Foreseeable division prompts some to consider the Republican ticket.
Hayes Names Mosby as Canton Consul
The article notes President Hayes offers Col. Mosby the consul post at Canton. It criticizes a conciliatory Democratic stance and suggests Mosby’s appointment contradicts partisan reuse of the bloody shirt. The piece refers to Erie county Republicans and Union veterans as the “boys in blue.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Hayes
Canton
Col. Mosby
Mosby
Demagogic clash over labor reform shocks Warren readers
Analyzing a figure named O' Bren Burier who lectures workers at Chautauqua, the piece accuses him of hypocrisy as a major capitalist, having earned 142000 from Farragut prize money for legal fees yet failing to secure votes with extortion. It argues such demagogy disgusts the public and warns that parties that back figures like Butler risk betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Bren Burier
Chautauqua
Farragut
Butler
Law to aid debtors expires after two years
A stay law approved March 23 1877 to bridge hard times expires September 24. Like similar laws aimed at exceptional cases it failed. Few creditors used it after two or three months and those who did found the relief largely imaginary.
Petition List Lands Butler Aid for Massachusetts Governor Run
A long list of petitions arrives for Ben Butler as he contemplates a Massachusetts governor bid. He accepts the chance amid surprise and even hires a brass band to serenade him unexpectedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Corry Republicans Set Tuesday Evening Speaking Event
The Corry Republicans open the ball on Tuesday evening with Dr. Heighhold of Jefferson County to speak and the candidate for Congress, Mr. Osmer, expected to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Heighhold
Jefferson County
Osmer
Congress
Democratic nominee Joan T. Barn for Crawford district
Joan T. Barn of Butler is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Crawford district. Dick of Crawford is the Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan T. Barn
Butler
Crawford
Mr. Dick
Brotherhood Beyond Sectional Strife in Southern Calamity
The Cleveland Herald calls for unity as the yellow fever plagues the South, urging northern aid. It notes earlier sectional bitterness fading before shared suffering and reports rapid, broad relief contributions from cities, churches, and clubs, with emphasis on continued support until relief grants end the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Gulf States
Board of Trade
Boards of Trade
Cleveland Herald
The Trade Dollar a Currency or Merchandise Explained
The piece argues the trade dollar was never intended as money but as a bullion export form. It notes its 1873 authorization, later misclassification as legal tender, and its depreciation as bullion value surpassed by market price. It concludes by urging holders to sell or hold for a potential rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
China
Japan
United States
Philadelphia Times
Greenback candidate declines seat in favor of Camp
Westrey Chambers, named by the Greenback party for Congress in this district, declines the nomination after Democrats refuse endorsement due to his prior Republican ties. C. C. Camp of Rouseville is nominated in his stead. The Venango Citizen argues Democrats use Greenbacks to aid their ticket, warns Republicans against coalitions, and predicts Democratic votes will ultimately prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westrey Chambers
Greenback Party
Congress
C. C. Camp
Rouseville
Mr. Chambers
Taggart
Senate
Dewoody
Assembly
Boal
Chambers
Venango
Mr. White
L. F. Watson
Venango County
Dispatch
Erie
Erie County
the Ledger
Butler
Kearney
Istrict Court
United States
District
Pennsylvania
Panera
Thomas Conway
Limestone Township
Warren
Penn
Revere House
S. E. Woodruff
John Hall
U.S
Pittsburg
West constituents leave Democratic investigator Glover puzzled
The piece questions why Glover, a Democratic investigator, is neglected in the West. It suggests possible reasons including failure to prove charges against Republicans or targeting only Democrats, and laments that republics seem ungrateful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Republics
Harvest Outlook Praises 1878 Crop Favoring United States
The report claims the 1878 crop will be the largest ever harvested in America. It contrasts American prosperity with hardships in Europe and the distress reported from China and India, highlighting the nation’s fortunate season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
China
India
Yellow fever robs Memphis and surrounding towns of lives
A long dispatch reports a severe yellow fever outbreak across Memphis and Mississippi towns with daily new cases and deaths, overwhelmed health workers, crowded quarters, and aid from Philadelphia New York Boston and Liverpool. It notes hospital strain, jail cases, and widespread panic as communities seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Board of Health
Lawrence
New Orleans
Vicxspure
Board of Heath
Vickspurg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Liverpool
Greenville
Miss
Jackson
New Oreans
Howards
Howard Association
Canton
Nashville
Hyckman
Grenadba
Grenada
W.H. Bearry
M. D
Demand for the dollars of the dads rises steadily
By August 10 the total coined reached 11,472,500 with 10,079,487 held by the Treasury and 1,403,813 in circulation, indicating growing currency in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Green's August Flower Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief
An advert asserts that many Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver issues and claims Green's August Flower offers rapid relief. It touts sample bottles at 10 cents and states millions have used the remedy with satisfactory results, with the druggist selling it across the Western Continent.
Grim Death Reaches Many Through Stomach Disease
Warren Pa May 1 1878 notice touts Dr Fenner s Golden Relief at 25 and 50 cents and lists agents and a Singer Manufacturing branch in town with monthly payment options. E C Coox manager promotes product while warning about stomach bowel kidney ailments and promising satisfaction. Archbishop Parcell criticizes a visitor Kearney as a foulmouthed blackguard fueling mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Singer Manufactory
Hazeltine & Davis
E. C. Coox
Warren
Kearney
Archbishop Parcell
Cincinnati
Trams Wanted for Bark Hauling at Brookston Tannery
Brookston Forest County Pa seeks trams for hauling bark to the Brookston Tannery. Contract details and rates available from the tannery office. Eligible bidders should present qualifications and bid per load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookston Tannery
Brookston, Forest Co
Fever fund subscriptions surge across cities
A roundup of yellow fever relief giving from Cureaco to Cincinnati shows multiple cities reporting sizable totals. Subscriptions total around 12 008 in Cureaco with additional sums in Purrspura and San Francisco. other cities report contributions nearing 10 000 in St Louis and Cincinnati. Fundraising continues with donations of flour goods and direct money, aiming to aid fever sufferers in southern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Citizens Committee
Prrrspura
New Orleans
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Merchants Exchange
Post No. 6
East St. Louis
San Francisco
Produce Exchange
Pirrspure
Knights Templar
Denver
Cincinnati
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Luzerne
Charles W. Stone
Supreme Court
James P. Sterrett
Allegheny
Aaron K. Dunkel
J. H. Olmer
Franklin
State Senate
Harrison Allen
Frank D. Reeves
Register and Recorder
W. J. Alexander
Youngsville
Benjamin Ellis
Sugar Grove
Nelson Mead
Co. C. Thompson
Tidioute
N. F. Wright
Freehold
Critt Marsh
Kinzua
Warren Academy
Laban Hazeltine
Republican Committee
F. M. Kn
W. W. Connely, T. J. Waddifield, John Day
Ipp
C. J. Phillips
C. Merritt
S. T. Allen
T. B. Monks
Vigilance Committee
Brokenstraw
Levi Rowley
Geo. H. Bates
Filmore Mead
Geo. McPherson
John Akins
Corydon
J. W. Flatt
Joseph Brown
P. Sherman
Conewango
John McCain
Wm. Jewell
HH. K. Siggins
John Jones
Geo. Gross
Columbus
H. D. Rayman
Byron West
N. S. Carrier
Philander Parker
Lucius White
Cherry Grove
R. C. Wright
John Farnsworth
Asa Plumb
Deerfield
T. H. Russell
J. M. Smith
R. D. Morrison
Joseph Godthwait
Elk—Lewis Ladow
Jos. Clendenning
G. A. Bennett
W.S. Holman
Eldred
L. B. Wood
J. G. Sanford
Charles Whaley
A. M. Parker
Enos Thompson
A. M. Smith
de Forest Wheelock
Myron Carr
Natham Cooper
William Sweetland
E. A. Allen
John Lake
Farmington
R. E. Miller
Nathan Foster
Thomas Cooper
P. W. Brown
J. J. Knapp
James Dennison
Glade
O. W. Randall
D. G. Morse
William Sweeting
John Rowland
L. A. Siggins
Critt
Marsh
Sterling Green
John Harris
Limestone
W. B. McCormick
Johnson Stevenson
C. S. Richardson
John Conroe
John Hill
Mead
Alson Rogers
F. H. Rockwell
C. Whidder
D. W. Brennan
Pittsfield
Moody Watson
John Mead
C.S. Morris
James Ross
Emery Mead
Pine Grove
W. V. Hodges
W. R. Thompson
John G. Dennison
J. B. Cable
Walter Marsh
Pleasant
Highhouse
Nathaniel Sill
Joseph Owens
R. M. Gray
N. R. Thompson
H. Gaunt
Fred Johnson
James Martin
G. P. Buck
Spring Creek
D. L. Lewis
Edgar Eldred
A. W. Lord
Warren Fuller
George Bush
Barney Hill
South West
W. B. Benedict
Marsh Dibble
Pp. N. Robinson
Gates Hunter
Sheffield
C. H. Lamkin
J. A. Culbertson
B. F. Pickering
Frank Barnes
Triumph
Royal E. Scott
Richard McGill
J.S. Wilson
H. T. Morian
Jerome Hyatt
Columbus Boro
L. C. Baker
Jones Smith
David Baker
Chas. Fuelhart
D. I. Ball
Frank Barnhart
F. A Cogswell
O. F. Hoffman
W. Waters
N. P. Belnap
Thomas Brace
J. W. Agrelius
Byorder County Committee
F. M. Knapp
Jupae Buach
Democrat Party
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Sally Ann
Brother White
Strang
Mr. Kinnear
Mr. Strang
Brother Morris
Ledger
Davis
Bro
Moses
Aia
Alfred Speer
Passaic
N. J
New Jersey
Speer
South America
London
Paris
Daily Express
A. W. Merck & Co
Warren, Pa
Alabama
A. W. Morck & Co
I. H. Hiller
North Warren
A.A. Davis & Co
Stationery
Illuicie
Lle
Clara A King
F.H. Wyman
Orris Hall
Carver
N. B. Fine Watch Works
Third Street
Liberty
Citizens Savings Bank
M,. Waters
Robert Dennison
M. Waters
S.P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
R. Dennison
Ai Oe Clark
A. Hertzel
George N. Parmlee
G. W. Scofield
Hilip Buseker
Second St
Variety Hall
Mr. Yseker
Guy C. Irvine
P. Buseker
Irvine Woolen Factory
Irvineton
Warren Co
George Hinton
Irvington, Pa
Mail Office
Model Furniture
Storf
Selmestown, WN
A. S.vprather
Henry J. Comstock
Obe, Jones
Pheonix Furniture Company
Tennessee
A. S. Prather
H. J. Comstock
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