Vigilance Committees Appointed Across Townships 1877
By order of the County Committee chairman Dennison announces vigilance committees named for each township for the ensuing year. Lists include Brokenstraw through Warren and Youngsville with multiple appointees and final date August 25, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Alfred Johnson
Cherry Grove
Ino
Farnsworth
A. Plumb
Corydon
H. Wilcox
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. Walkley
Pleasant
E. L. Babbitt
Wm. Heighhouse
Hh, Barber
Pittsfield
David Dalrymple
D. L
Jos. Walkerman
Youngsville
L. C. Arnott
H. C. Kinnear
Nelson Mead
Dennison
Warren
Republican State Convention at Harrisburg nominates key tickets
Harrisburg attendees praised the nominating slate with Judge Sterrett for Supreme Court, William B. Hart for Treasurer, and Gen. Reeder or Passmore for Auditor General. The platform endorses Hayes policy, calls for homestead land for settlers, patent reform, a silver coin standard revival, and Hartranft’s fiscally conservative administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sterrett
Pittsburg
William B. Hart
Reeder
Passmore
Schuylkill
Chester County
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Hayes
Democratic Party
Congress
Republican Party
Hartranft
Commonwealth
Republican platform urges continuance in power and law obedience
The document argues for continued Republican rule and lawfulness, praising Governor Jarrett and the state's officers for suppressing disturbances. It endorses equal rights for capital and labor within legal bounds, protective tariffs, and fiscal safeguards. It denounces the Democratic party, urging support for Republicans’ credit and enforcement of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Ndt
Jartranft
Democratic Party of
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Democratic Convention and Resumption Law Spars in Speech
The speaker mocks the Warren Democratic Convention and Dennis James resolutions blaming Republicans for labor strife and calls the 1879 resumption law a contributor to poor business mood. He notes business cycles and specie payments as natural forces and quips a Democratic gathering would not be truly Democratic without controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Dennis James
Square Noyes Faces Atlantic County Backlash
The Philadelphia North American notes Allegheny County opposes Col. Noyes for State Treasurer. He offended the Allegheny Bars by presenting his name at the convention, leaving him with little support there. If the local bars joined others he might have a chance, but they will not back him, and less noise about their defection is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Allegheny County
Philadelphia North American
Col. Noyes
Old
Allegheny
Warren
Weaver
Warren Borough
Radeker
Sheffield
Mr. Weaver
Dan
Stanton
Dennis
Auditor
Bunker
Jackson
McNair & Co
Barnes
Mr. Radeker
Mr. Barnes
Warren County
Pennsylvania shown Republican at heart in all polls
The Tus New York Express claims a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania this fall, a pattern it has followed for many years without truth. The letter says November will confirm a Republican win, urging caution to Democratic sheets that may mislead supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
New York Express
Pennsylvania
the Express
Government economy fuels nationwide shutdowns
The Harrisburg Telegraph blames Democratic economy for mass government shutdowns and nonpayment. It cites dismissals from the Ircury-one offices, a halted judicial department, unpaid army and navy, and closed arsenals and government machine shops as consequences of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ircury
Judicial Department
Harrisburg
New York Custom House Moves To Replace Three Officers
The president decides public interest favors appointment of new officers for the three principal positions at the New York Custom House. This disposes of Mr. Cornell and his refusal to resign his political chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
New York Custom House
Cornell
President Hayes tour dates spanning Ohio to Tennessee
President Hayes visits Marietta and Dayton this week with stops announced for Fremont. He is slated to travel to Cincinnati on the 15th, then Louisville on the 17th, Nashville on the 19th, Chattanooga on the 20th, and Knoxville on the 21st of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Ohio
Marietta
Dayton
Fremont
Cincinnati
Louisville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Republican reform fever grips Wilmington election
Ann Delaware reports the city of Wilmington swung Republican on the April 4 vote with a roughly 200 vote majority, reflecting reform momentum in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Delaware
Wilmington
Democratic Erie Observer Notes Sprona Ticket Emergence
The Democratic Erie Observer reports that the state convention produced a Sprona ticket on a wash and milk platform signaling a new campaign direction. The article highlights party unity and the policy emphasis reflected in the platform and ticket lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprona
Erie
Avuaust Reports Monthly Debt Decrease
Avuaust shows a net debt reduction of 3 869 538 75 dollars for the month. The statement highlights the lower liability level and cash management progress during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avuaust
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad for Debilitated Ladies
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a powerful restorative tonic with nerving properties aimed at women with weak backs inward fever congestion inflammation or ulceration or nervousness or neuralgic pains. It is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Warren Borough Clique Faces Local Ticket Rant
The piece criticizes a Warren borough clique for controlling nominations and deriding other contenders. It argues for Barnes as treasurer, praising his county ties and experience while labeling Radeker a newcomer and the borough ring untrustworthy.
Reflections Aboard The City of Tokio 1877 Voyage
James Uieson recounts a 40 day around the world trip ending in Warren. He notes steamer hopes, crowded letters, and a New York man seeking mail rights. Describes Yokohama sunset, Japanese travel fever, and rivalry of travel writers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Beasick
Rocky Mountains
Echo
Weber Canyons
Scott
Moran
Sierra Nevadas
Sierras
Yokohama Bay
Fusiama
Alps
Italy
Yokohama
Japan
Tokio
James Uieson
New Whittlesey Novel From Claxton Firm
Elsie Leigh Whittlesey authors a 335 page new book praised for strong writing and vivid characters. It blends wit and pathos, emphasizes domestic relations morals, and reveals natural scenery with thorough scholarship. Price is one dollar. readers urged to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claxton, Remsen & Heffelfinger
Philadelphia
Elsie Leigh Whittlesey
Helen Ebinger
White Sulphur Springs
Grant and party visit Melrose and head north
Yesterday morning ex President Grant and party visited Melrose and nearby areas. They planned quarters in a Pullman car at Waverly station and a morning departure for the North to visit the Duke of Sutherland at Dunrabin Castle. He will receive the freedom of Elgin and Inverness burghs and a Dundee visit is planned next week. Inverness magistrates may confer the honor on his return from Sutherlandshire. A deputation from Elgin Town Council will call at Dunrabin Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grant
Jeff Edinburgh
Melrose
Waverly Station
Duke of Sutherland
Dunrabin Castle
Dundee
Elgin
Inverness
Sutherlandshire
Elgin Town
Various 19th Century Affairs Span War Costs Wealth and Labor
A wide array of 19th century notes covers Russia's wartime expenses, American exports to Denmark and Europe, Brigham Young's estate, and theories on illness. It mentions a slave edict in Madagascar, notable deaths, a New York fire with heavy loss, Creedmoor rifle practice, and dispute over locomotive engineers' pay and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Denmark
Gen. Grant
Edinburgh
Scotland
Europe
Brigham Young
Prince of Wales
Florence Nightingale
Madagascar
L. R. Herrick
J. M. Smith
Rochester
Raphael Semmes
Alabama
Mobile
New York
Western Union
Atlantic & Pacific
E. L. Davenport
Canton
Minnequa
Thirty-fifth Street
Tenth and
Eleventh Avenues
N. Y
Hale
Graham & Son
Creedmoor
Johnny Bull
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Boston and Maine
Brotherhood
Death of M Thiers Shocks France During Political Crisis
The report confirms ex President Thiers died at six after an apoplexy and brief illness. It notes Gambetta stands unchallenged in the Republican party while Grevy may be pushed as a successor to President MacMahon amid France’s political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
M. Thiers
Thiers
France
M. Gambetta
Republican Party
M. Thier
M. Grevy
Chamber of Deputies
MacMahony
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Supreme Court
J. P. Sterrett
WM. B. Hart
Dauphin
M. Passmore
Othy E. Barnes
F. A. Wheelock
Freehold
Warren Academy
W. W. Hague
Tidioute
Elyria
Constantinople
Mehemet Ali
Keehow
Eyoub Pasha
Lom
Kecholawa
McDowell & Orr
Beatty Block
Warren, Pa
Rambinean
Meehan & Gray
N Watson & Davis
A. Meehan
John Gray
A. Wise’s
Keystone Block
Tne
A. Wise
DR. Warner
S. T. Daggett
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
CASFI
Bank
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Amy Wny
Parmlee & Henry
No. 5
Water Street
Plantation
Havana
Phillips & Borchert
J. C. Caspar
ATE
Honhart
Johson’s Exchange
Johnson, White & Co
Robert Johnson
WM. A. Greaves
Atrait
Episcopal Church
Lfe
John K. Ronne
Hazeltine & Davis’ Drug Store
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzel & Nesmith’s
Suspension Bridge
Burdett Organs
F.C. H. Lampe
Burdett & Co
Burdett
Fred. Held
Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
John W. Hammond
Pres
Penn
State Ag
J. W. Agrelius & CO
Youngsville, Pa
Cash Clothing House
West
Michael Ball
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
Vw. M. Ss. Mixed Paints
J. F. Welib
L. G. Noyes
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