List of state officials including lieutenant governor and others
Lieutenant Governor Arthur G. Olmsted of Potter Auditor General Harrison Allen of Warren Secretary of Internal Affairs Robert B. Beath of Schuylkill Commissioner Myron Dunham of South West Auditor 1s A Allen of Freehold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Olmsted
Potter
Harrison Allen
Warren
Robert B. Beath
Schuylkill
Myron Dunham
South West
A. Allen
Freehold
Appointed County Committee Members Named by Convention
By authority of the Republican County Convention the chairman appoints J. S. Alden Werren Benjamin Ellis Sugar Grove J. M. Curtis Tidioute J. A. Alten Freehold W. J. Alexander Youngsville James G. Marsh Warren Co C Merritt Southwest H H Cummings Chairman Rep Co Convention to serve this year with power to substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Alden
Werren
Benjamin Ellis
Sugar Grove
J. M. Curtis
Tidioute
J. A. Alten
Freehold
W. J. Alexander
Youngsville
James G. Marsh
Warren
C. Merritt
South West
H. H. Cummings
Rep
Vigilance Committee Appointments Across County Towns
At the August 19 1874 County Committee meeting a Vigilance Committee was named for each town. Lists include Warren with S J Page J B Brown S W Waters A Conarro and many others. Columbus with Wm B Howard W B Sutliff Geo Allen. Tidioute with David Baker Jos A Weibel J R Brady J N Bolard. and numerous other towns such as Brokenstraw Conewango Corydon Cherry Grove Deerfield Freehold Farmington Glade Kinzua Limestone Mead Pine Grove Pleasant Pittsfield Sazar Grove Spring Creek Sheffield South West and more with multiple appointees named in each locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
S. J. Page
J. B. Brown
W. Waters
A. Conarro
Youngsville
M. G. Wheelock
B. B.siggins
N. P. Belnap
Columbus
B. Howard
W. B. Sutliff
Geo, Allen
Tidioute
David Baker
Jos
A. Weibel
J. R. Brady
J. N. Bolard
Brokenstraw
O. C. Babcock
Geo
Bates
John Akins
Wm. A. Mead
Conewanvo
Henry Babcock
John Jones
Samuel Samuelson
Columbus Tp
Lucius White
F. A. Spencer
Henry Raymond
Corydon—S
Satterlee
Tomb
Cherry Grove
Asa Plumb
D. Aber
Deerfeld
W. W. Connely
Chas. McAuley
WS. Raydure
James Laughlin
J. J. Clump
K. Scott
Kirk
W. C. Reeves
J. Learn
H. C. Hielman
Eldred
C. H. Whaley
E. W.thompson
Beach Sherman
Freeholu
H. Baxter
Mead
Alson Rogers
C. W. Kidder
Clark Gun
Pine Grove
Andrew Johnson
George Vox
Theodore Chase
A. F. Elsworth
Pleasant
K. L. Babbitt
W. P. Barber
Pittsfield
B. Terrill
D. R. Dalrymple
C. S. Chaffee
Sazar Groyve
Jacob Horton
Fred Johnson
Wire. Cummings
R. M. Gray
Spring Creek
B. Till
Wim. Baker
A. B. Eday
A. W. Lord
Sheffield
T. Ed. Barnes
Jas. Donaldson
J. A. Culbertson
South West
G. M. Hunter
P. N. Robinson
Thomas Allison
Warren County man wins four nominations in different districts
The text notes a Warren County political figure rising despite county opposition, gaining four nominations in distinct districts. It argues his success proves he is not a ring favorite but relies on party patronage dispensation, with each nomination occurring in a distinct district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Warren County
Democrats condemn currency policy and praise Curtis in Erie
The text attacks Republican currency plans and supports Ohio's demand for a government backed currency while denouncing bondholder privilege. It praises Hon. C. B. Curtis for retention in Congress, notes Erie County’s prominence, and recalls Curtis's wartime service and integrity.
Federal orders for military aid to enforce laws in the South
President Grant and Attorney General Williams order U S Marshals to use troops for enforcing civil rights and protecting voters in Louisiana Alabama and South Carolina. The letters authorize aid from the War Department and direct action under the enforcement act to prevent lawless outrages and safeguard citizens rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Williams
U. S
United States
Grant
Lone Brancu
W. A. Belnap
Louisiana
Alabama
South Carolina
Law Department
Cincinnati Exposition Opens September Second
The fifth Cincinnati Industrial Exposition opened September 2 and runs to October 3. The Atlantic & Great Western Railroad sells excursion return tickets from all stations to Cincinnati, valid for return until October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad
Cincinnati
Fredonia Politician Declares Run If Nominated
Hon. Hanson A. Ristey says he will run for Congress if the district Republicans nominate him unsolicited by him or influenced by any wish of his. The report notes likely opposition since Sessions seeks re election and party practices may differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson A. Ristey
Fredonia
Sessions
Col Watson Expected to Challenge Curtis for Congress
The Erie County race for Congress is framed as a contest between Col L F Watson and Hon C B Curtis. Erie Republicans rally behind Watson while noting Curtis would not disrupt party harmony if he won his county. Watson gains unexpected strength and is described as a formidable competitor with business and financial acumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Watson
Congress
Erie County
C. B. Curtis
Col. Curtis
Erie
Prosperity claim contested by ex governor in the South
Ex Governor Vance, a former Democratic governor and rebel general, argues the South prospers, citing Charlotte with six banks and over 1.8 million dollars in deposits paying six percent. The piece notes Northwestern Pennsylvania militia reviews, Meadville election, and a Venango County Democratic convention amid factional tensions and alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
New York
Charlotte
The Last Massacre and Political Turmoil Across the South
The piece condemns ongoing Ku Klux activity in the South, calls Reconstruction a failure, and urges radical reform. It links brutal mob violence to national politics, noting Kentucky and Tennessee as sites of deep unrest and criticizing Democratic and Republican figures by name. It also lists various local notices and upcoming events, including Auditor General renominations and racing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Kuklux Organization
South
Telegraph
Tennessee
Roumania
China
Congress
Kentucky
Thadeus Stevens
Political party shifts swirl around local races
Andy Curtin the Republican governor contender mutters about moving to the Democrats if he secures the nomination for Congress. Aleck McClure eyes a Republican return if he wins the State Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Curtin
Congress
Aleck McClure
Curtis Nominated by Warren County in 27th District Convention
The Warren County delegates in the 27th Congressional District convention adjourned to 9 am after initial talks. Col. C. B. Curtis of Erie was nominated after L. F. Watson withdrew, with Watson and Mitchell endorsing Curtis and pledging support. Resolutions backed Curtis and the State Republican platform, and the body adjourned.
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Twenty-seventh District
Ellsworth House
W. D. Brown
Warren
Ease
P. Falconer
Warner
Warren County
Guxtiemen
Erie
Erie County
Eric
L. F. Watson
Brown
C. B. Curtis
Culver
Venango
Mitchell
Col. Curtis
Bowman
Colonel Curtis
Curtis
Messrs. Watson
Cuartman
Congress
Watson
27Th
Pennsylvania
Evans dischargE denied by Supreme Court at Harrisburg
The Supreme Court at Harrisburg last week refused to grant discharge to George QC Evans. The court held Pennsylvania insolvent laws do not extend to debts owed to the Commonwealth and even if they did Evans could not be discharged for acting as the State's agent. Jupee Poano likely loses Congress bid in a Republican district with bolting intraparty opposition. Causes cited range from gag law advocacy to leading the Credit Mobilier inquiry. most likely blamed on a vote shortage.
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Pennsylvania
Missouri
Congress
United States
Illinois
Ohio
Evans
Supreme Court
Harrisburg
George QC
Jupee Poano
Credit Mobilier
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI__ TED
Alexander Ross
Tidioute Warren Co
S. E. Woodruff, Esq
Erie
Ss. C. McUandless
Jes
Democrats nominate Warren J. Berks for Governor in Pennsylvania
A Boston paper notes that Democrats of Pennsylvania have nominated Warren J. Berks for Governor. It questions what Judge Woodward would say and ponders the meaning of fame. Alexander Stephens of Georgia is renominated for Congress on the instant, with friends predicting he will die in harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Parton
P. & E. Railroad
Lancaster County
Berks
Boston
Pennsylvania
Warren J. Berks
Alexanpin H
Stephens
Georgia
Congress
Sunbury Faces Fire Attacks and Regional Prospects
Five incendiary fires struck Sunbury last week as Pittsburg battles mayor and police officials. Sunbury seeks rail connections with five lines and aims to become a major iron center. Pennsylvania reports 404,000 public school pupils and 10,086 teachers. annual school spending totals 8,812,864.20 dollars. Fayette county jail inmates form a baseball club but joke they will not travel far for a game. John Kessler of Lehigh ships 630 bushels of huckleberries. he lacked destinations to dispatch more. The state Supreme Court rules that unclaimed packages in express company sales are a fraud against owners, making the company liable for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sunbury
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
John Kessler
Lehigh
Supreme Court
A Congressman at Last Curtis Nomination Milestone
The Congressional Conference ended with unanimous nomination of Colonel Curtis, seen as the strongest ticket setter for the district. Erie’s claims are noted, and the move is described as a unifying step to counter Democratic hopes amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Erie
Harmony in Erie Congressional Conferee Convention Nomination
The Erie Dispatch reports the Congressional Conferee Convention unanimously backed C. B. Curtis after withdrawals and harmonized efforts by Venango and Warren delegates. The three candidates are praised for their fairness and lack of personal rivalry, boosting Republican integrity and anticipated district majorities.
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Erie Dispatch
C. B. Curtis
Colonel Curtis
Eric
Venango
Warren
Curtis Nominated by Republican Conference for Congress
The Venango Citizen reports the Erie Republican Congressional Conference selected Col. C. B. Curtis to run for Congress. The paper endorses Curtis, praises his experience as a current representative and lawyer, and pledges Venango Republicans full party support despite preferring their own candidate for the Petroleum interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango
Republican Congressional Conference
Erie
C. B. Curtis
Congress
Mitchell
Col. Curtis
Washington county to spend 590 900 on bridge rebuilds after flood
Reports note 34 vessels loaded with this season's wheat sailing from San Francisco to England amid reduced competition as Atlantic steamship lines unite for stable fares. Government shows a year of revenue over expenditures by three and three quarters million dollars. Mention of India famine charity, Kansas governor calling extra session for farmer relief, Buell trial in September, St John New Brunswick horse disease, Mexican war veterans gathering in Washington, Cincinnati monument to Gen Harrison, Dan Rice's Baltimore circus collapse with $3,000 recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
England
San Francisco
Kansas
Buell
Chandler
Senate
Washington
St. John
N. B
Cincinnati
Gen
Harrison
North Bend
Dan Rice
Baltimore
Dan
Maryland
Vain Aua
Sheriff's Gate
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Warren Mail
Edward M. Paxson
Philadelphia
Carlton B. Curtis
C. W. Stone
Assembly
George W. Allen
Robert FE. Miller
Farmington
Patrick Falconer
Warren Academy
K. Siggins
Conewango
Vigilance Committee
Mion
Erie Gasete
North East Sun
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Seward
Col
Franklin
Ridgway
New Brighton
Parkers
Conneautville
New Castle
Greenville
Titusville
Meadville
Corry
Oil City
Hartranft
Pennsylvania State Guard
C. W. Lytle
Erie Guards
R. B. McGee
C. D. Sweeney
J. Richie
Venango County
J. B. McAllister
Wm. Hassan
E. §. Keenan
John P. Park
Lewis J. Lamberton
John McKissick
Thomas McKee
Hoag
Lamberton
Hong
Philadelphia Sunday Republic
Holland
Jacob Weiss
Virginia
Weiss
Black Hill
Sam
Black Hills
Allen
Goldsmith Maid
Mr. Beecher
Montgomery Briarr
Jupee Porano
STATE
Andn Hellmesraooyd
Ver Congress
Adolf Lewis
Frederick Keller
Cleveland
Beecher & Copeland
A. Woodward
Medical Partnership
E. D. Preston
M. D
Madison
Drs. McDermott and Preston
G C. McDermott
L. D. Hazeltine
Geo. P. Orr
F. H. Carver
L. D. Hazeltine & Co
Geo. P. Orr & Co
State Hospital
Russell Uriah St. John
Deerfield
Harriet George
Hazeltine
ORR & CO
Hartshorne
Ghases and
Jude
Ratchet Pixtures
Coe Oess
Nevins
Cleveland Chemical Paint
Japan
Atimdow Glass
Plaster Paris, &C
Warren, Pa
U.S. Marshal's Office
W. D
Penn
A. Pirrsnure
Tas
H.T. Cheffey
John Hall
U.S
John Morgan
Court of Common Pleas
David Rittelsperger
Aes
B. W. Rogers
See’y. Rath
JF. Wells & CO
Media Toals
Brown & Struthers
Warehen, PA
Barlow's
Gang Saw
Browns
Hyde Mill
Stearns
Barlow
T. Strutuers
H. W. Brown
Man
A. W. McKelvy
Treas
Psssons
Warren Borough
Chas
Prisr Maoor
Borough of
Warren Mars
Warren Ledger
Oakland Cemetery
Pleasant Township
S. W. Waters
Z. Saghe
J. F. Wells & Co
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