Dems fall short in Seymour bid to back Dorsheimer
The piece critiques Seymour's pivot away from supporting Dorsheimer and Tilden, noting his health decline and disdain for party reform. It claims he condemns Tweed associates while labeling reform as needed, and predicts more Democrats will be too ill to vote on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Dorsheimer
Tilden
Tweed
Milwaukee Sentinel
Buffalo Commercial
Indianapolis Journal
New York Times
Norwich (Conn
Dubuque
Iowa
Democratic Party
Polisville
Utica Herald
Detroit Post
Adrian Mich
Times
Fitchburg Mass
Sentinel
Vermont Republicans widen edge after weekend election
Vermont’s vote produced a larger Republican majority than expected, with polls showing about a 23 000 margin. The piece argues the drift favors Hayes and Wheeler and warns against a Democratic return, noting Maine will follow with added momentum for the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Hayes
Wheeler
Maine
Sterling Yeomanry
Green Mountain
Erie Gazette Urges Nomination For Congressional District
The Erie Gazette urges rapid nomination at the Warren meeting for the district’s Congressional hopefuls. It endorses Col. Watson as a proven Erie County choice, arguing any nominee can win and urging the party to act without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Col
L. F. Watson
Warren
Congressional Conference
Erie Gazette
Erie County
Erie
Col. Watson
Cincinnati Enquirer Faults Mr. Tilden as Hypocrite Leader
The Cincinnati Enquirer calls Mr. Tilden a hypocrite, political scoundrel, and public plunderer, asserting he is the only disreputable Democratic candidate. The paper notes this before revelations about his income tax and cites The Warren Ledger sharing a similar stance without boldness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
The
Enquirer
Arkansas voters urged for Hayes Wheeler ticket
The writer argues the 19th century political battle returns with ballots and calls for Union supporters to unite and vote for Hayes and Wheeler, posing the question of wisdom at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hayes
Wheeler
Court voters back Waters for Prothonotary
Men attending court praise Mr Waters for Prothonotary for his loud talk and clear grasp of the office. They say he keeps people informed and that records are handled properly, supporting his re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Waters
Massachusetts Republican Convention Renominates Rice
The Massachusetts Republican Convention met on the 5th and nominated Gov. A. H. Rice by acclamation. Horatio G. Knight was named for Lieutenant Governor, also by acclamation. Other state officers were nominated with cordial enthusiasm and the gathering was addressed by Senator Boutwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous Republican
Massachusetts
A. H. Rice
Horatio G. Knight
Boutwell
Old-Time Voter Rivalry Warned By Ledger Man
A Ledger essay jeers at voters using tallow candles and a crane as old fashioned, warning that the ledger man dislikes such rivalry and fears a total eclipse if these rivals persist.
Senator Lowry Confronts Strain After Eastern Tour
Dispatch from Erie reports Senator Lowry back from an Eastern stump tour and experiencing mental alteration. The taxing Tilden load proves heavy even for Lowry as he faces mounting pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Lowry
Disgruntled Critics joint play announced by Dickinson Harte Field
Anna Dickinson Bret Harte and Kate Field will premiere a collaborative play titled The Disgruntled Critics. The production signals a notable literary collaboration during this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dickinson
Bret Harte
Kate Field
Outlook for 1876 election by Blanton Duncan
Old-line Bourbon Democrat Blanton Duncan argues Tilden's chances are worse than Greeley’s in 1872. He notes Liberal support for Hayes rising, Democrats dissatisfying, and many Greeley voters shifting sides. He cites defections from 1872 and says he knows none joining Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanton Duncan
O’conor
Greeley
Tilden
Hayes
Duncan
Grant
Dorsheimer
Bigelow
Schurz
Grosvenor
Horace White
Whitelaw Reid
Halstead
New York Tribune
Springfield Republican
Chicago Tribune
Cincinnati Commercial
Westside Post
Mr. Tilden
Arkansas votes shift sparks Republican alarm in 1876
The piece notes Arkansas shifting toward Democrats, with historic Republican margins in 1868 and 1872 cited. It warns that Republican strength may be blocked by terrorist pressure and urges electing Hayes and Wheeler, claiming Tilden and Hendricks would banish Republican governance from the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Titusville
Shotgun Party
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
Hendricks
Confederate States
New York Democracy eyes Governor candidate with Tilden ties
A New York political dispatch claims the Democracy has chosen a Governor candidate linked to Tilden and known in state circles, praised for past party service though currently unemployed. In London, a Reuters report says William M. Tweed and cousin William Hunt were arrested in Vigo aboard the Carmen, with Tweed using the alias Secor and both held at Vigo fortress amid doubts over the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucx
N. Y
Seymour
Tilden
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Madrid
William M. Tweed
Wm. Hunt
Vigo
Carmen
Tweed
Secor
Rebels of Vicksburg Suppress Free Speech with Threats
A Mississippi rebel group in Vicksburg bans opposing voices and warns Republicans by egging speakers and threatening rifles. The piece mocks the idea of government protection for free speech and voting rights, labeling it state interference and rebels’ rights to violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Cincinnati Men In Prized Fight Near Walton Kentucky
A brutal prize fight occurred near Walton Kentucky last Thursday between Allen and Goss of Cincinnati. In the 21st round Allen struck Goss while he was down. a foul was declared and Goss won as Allen faced a crowd dispute and later arrest in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Kentucky
Allen
Goss
Cincinnati
Covington
Mill
Newport
War Idiot Nickname Sparks Editorial Feud Over Kilpatrick
Democratic editors attack Kilpatrick calling him a war idiot while recalling four years ago in Warren his role as a leading campaign figure. The Ledger editor chased him late at night with a torch, described as dim as Judge Connely's candles, an odd spectacle remembered by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KiLlpatrick
Warren
The
Ledger
Seymour Calls for Hayes Victory to Block Republican Senate
The late letter argues Confederate success would be less dangerous with a Republican Senate and vows to defeat fears by electing Hayes and a Republican House. It questions the value of an honest confession and frames election as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Senate
Hayes
Goxtosmira Mar Dominates Final Turf Meet of Season
Goxtosmira Mar retains queen of the turf after sweeping the open to all race in three heats at Spring Field. Bodine finished second, Judge Fullerton third, and Smuggler fourth. Only loss this season was at Cleveland to Smuggler, whose speed faltered only by a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goxtosmira Mar
Springfield
Bodine
Judge Fullerton
Smuggler
Cleveland
Remembering Civil War exchanges and looming silence
A historical note recalls Confederate actions removing forty seven Union soldiers and replacing them with Confederate troops, including fourteen wounded. The writer urges the Democratic side to confront past events and objects to reviving “dead issues,” signaling tensions over memory and accountability.
Noted Backer Morrissey Weighs Possible NY Governor Run
The text contends John Morrissey could back Tilden for NY governor, forming a united ticket. It suggests Morrissey cannot swear as strongly as Tilden but can bet heavier and bluff harder, exploring a strategic pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrissey
New York
Tilden
Poet Bryant for Hayes Over Adams in Massachusetts
The text notes poet Bryant, a friend of Gov. Tilden, will back Hayes due to trust in his party. Adams is described as a figurehead for a Massachusetts nomination, with critique from the N Y Tribune that behind the fine image lies a dangerous, pirate crew ready to wreck the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Gov. Tilden
Hayes
Adams
Massachusetts
Greeley
N. Y. Tribune
Political watchword and Hancock defeat noted in Texas
The piece argues Confederates guard the South politics while the Democratic press in Texas blames Judge Hancock’s Union war record for his renomination defeat. It claims a convention proposed a platform plank to bar Union men from nominations, yet voters still back those who opposed Hancock for his wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Democratic Press
Texas
Judge Hancock
Congress
Hancock
Pennsylvanias Centenary Day Set For Sept 28
Pennsylvania designates September 28 as the Centen nial Day with a large show expected. The management committee includes Henry Rawle chairman D J Morrell Cambria Foster W Mitchell Franklin David A Nagle Philadelphia Wm H Graham Allegheny, with McMichael and Governor Hartranft as ex officio members. Governor Hartranft has named Benjamin Harris Brewster as the orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Henry Rawle
D. J. Morrell
Cambria
Foster W. Mitchell
Franklin
David A. Nagle
Philadelphia
Wm. H. Graham
Allegheny
McMichael
Hartranft
Benjamin Harris Brewster
Taft Instructions Deemed Temperate By Evening Post
The Evening Post praises Attorney General Taft s letter of instructions to U S marshals as temperate. It argues faithful observation will prevent unnecessary interference and that Southern citizens of all parties who obey the laws will see no interference at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Post
N. Y
Taft
United States
Centennial rowing contest prizes listed for several crews
In Philadelphia last week the Centennial rowing contests awarded prizes: Thames four received 2500 dollars, Fisherman's crew Halifax 1000, Faulkner Regan pair Boston 800, Green Thomas pair England 500, H Hanlon Toronto 800, A Bragley St John NB 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rownie
Philadelphia
Thames
Fisherman’s
Halifax
Faulkner-Regan
Boston
Green-Thomas
England
H. Hanlon
Toronto
A. Bragley
St. John
N. B
Premature Governor Talk Polished by Ledger’s Claim
The Ledger notes that Tue Matt’s Seymour prediction was premature and contends he is not a governor candidate. The piece argues the Democratic party in Tilden's state lacks leadership and would not be true to itself with such a claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Seymour
Ledger
Democratic Party
Tilden
Philadelphia rivals Walker and Weeden duel in New Jersey
A prize fight between Philadelphia brawlers Walker and Weeden occurred in New Jersey two weeks after Walker was killed. Weeden survived, and the state will incur the expense of hanging the lubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Walker
Weeden
New Jersey
New Jersey Bet Bets Hayes Wheeler Victory
Bren Woon a prominent New Jersey Democrat staked 400 to 200 on Hayes and Wheeler winning New Jersey. If his political bet fails the wager will be settled against him on election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bren Woon
New Jersey
Hayes
Wheeler
Ben
Granny Wells to Granny Til den Sprightly Figure
A political nickname shift follows Gipron Weis former Lincoln era Secretary of the Navy from Granny Wells to Granny Til den as he remains a visible public figure. The Democracy notes his continued activity and playful moniker changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipron Weis
Granny Wells
Democracy
Lincoln
Navy
Granny Tilden
Buck
Democrats organize clubs across regions
In the North the Democrats organize Tilden and Hendricks clubs. In South Carolina they have organized fifteen rifle clubs and several sabre clubs in Barnwell county. They all hunt the same game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Tilden and Hendricks
South Carolina
Barnwell County
Democratic Conference Considers Candidate Shuffle
The Democratic Congressional Conference for the district meets at Corry on September 18. Dr. Egbert is recommended by all counties but discussion arises about nominating Scott of Erie or another ring manager instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Conference
Corry
Egbert
Scott
Erie
Re-nominates Scott Lorp Amid Party Support
Scott Lorp of New York is renominated for Congress by acclimation. He is the figure who flaunts the party’s bloody shirt, and the party continues to back him. The old hind wheels keep coming aleigh 7 are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Lorp
New York
Aleigh
Democrats nominating Governors in Connecticut and Massachusetts
The Democrats of Connecticut nominated Richard D. Hubbard for governor on the sixth while Massachusetts Democrats nominated Charles Francis Adams. Adams is described as eager to stand up and be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Connecticut
Richard D. Hubbard
Massachusetts
Charles Francis Adams
Charles Francis
Premature Blast Near Hell Gate Kills Three Men
A small explosion at Hell Gate near New York killed three men, a tragedy overshadowed by the anticipated November spectacle involving Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Gate
New York
Tilden
Democratic managers misread Seymour on nominating stance
Twe N Y Democratic managers believed Seymour would seek only a Presidential nomination similar to Hendricks but he was joking. They misread his stance as a serious refusal to accept other nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe N. Y
Seymour
Hendricks
General Singleton Attacks St Louis Platform
Gen James W Singleton of Quincy Illinois denounces the St Louis platform and the Tilden portion of the ticket. He declares no honest man wrote the platform and says it was prepared to deceive the people, a studied deception and fraud he believes cannot win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Singleton
Quincy, Ill
St. Louis
Tilden
Hayes Denies Tax Return Falsifications In Fremont Charge
Governor Hayes refutes sensational claims that he falsified personal property returns to Sandusky County. He contends Birchard’s 1873 listing included all notes and credits, and that 1874 items were household goods. He explains debts outweighed credits, notes were absorbed by expenditures, and several items like watches pianos carriages and bequests were mischaracterized by the accuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Fremont
Hayes
Sandusky County
Comly
State Journal
Lardes Birchard
Birchard
Democratic Board of Equalization
Obscure political notes and transportation auctions across 19th century America
The report surveys varied items from leaders like Lord John Russell and General Crook to political tensions in Saratoga and Harrisburg. It notes proving ground stories, tax figures, and a Missouri Pacific Railroad foreclosure sale where Andrew Pierce Jr. secured the line after bidding from Commodore Garrison, with financials of encumbrances and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Commodore C. K. Garrison
New York
Andrew Pierce, Jr
Reaction to Tilden perjury charges across papers
Newspapers from Milwaukee Buffalo Indianapolis Norwich and others criticize Samuel J Tilden over alleged war era tax evasion and perjury. Editorials call the charges serious threaten his candidacy and urge explanations while labeling him dishonest and unfit for office.
Democratic Outrage and Wilmington Election Upset
Kinaston reports a campaign clash at Stony Hollow with pole raising triggering a riot. Reports say several Republicans were wounded and one man killed. Wilmington, Delaware, elects a Republican mayor by 1,207 majority and gains in eight of ten wards and nine of eleven council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinaston
Republican Campaign Club
Stony Hollow
Republican Club
Wilmington
Del
Little Delaware
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Warren Mail
O'Tuesday
Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
of New York
C. W. Stone
EOR Assembly
W. M. Lindsey
WM. B. Acocks
Pittsfield
W. W.connely
Deerfield
Henry Brace
Youngsville
S. W. Waters
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Warren Academy
M. Miles, Esqq
N. P. Morrison
Tidioute
Congressional
Walter
London Times
Russia
Dom Pedro
Copenhagen
Jesse Pomeroy
Lord John Russell
Foster
Brooklyn
Beecher
Washington
Federal Hall
Bellevue Hospital
Crook
Glendine
Yellowstone
Terry
Missouri
Saratoga
Cameron
Harrisburg
Sherman
Far West
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
New Haven
House of Representatives
Sam
Proctor Knott
New York Express
Seymore
Corah—Valentine
M. E. Parsonage
A. J. Merchant
Thos
W. Corah
Jennie Valentine
Fagundus, Downing—Hyatt
Theo, Crowl
F. L. M. Downing
Addie Hyatt
Gordon—Gray
Findlay
Sutherland and Miller
Thomas Gordon
Sugar Grove
Emma Gray
Page—Cadman
John Hill
Sears S. Page
Nell A. Cadman
Staples
Charlotte M. Staples
Pryor
Glade
Ormand Pryor
D. H. Wilder
Corry, Pa
Lee Phillips
L. P. Rogers & Bro
L. D. Wetmore
Penna
Pine Grove Township
Warren County
Hale
Said Township
WM. Hale
Caspal Fellows
Benj. Marsh
Lt. B. Crandall
Laurel Street
Water
High
Griswold &Co
Broadway
Ast
Ida A
J.T. van Sile
Russellburg
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Bwatf
Etters
Ashael G. Lane
Pine Grove
Warren Co
H. W. Lane
Warren, Pa
Watt
Patrick Falconer
J. Falconer
Salin
Roscoe Hall
Warren, Co
D. Goodsell
Hyers Sisters Co
Sam.”“Lucas
J. F. Wells & Co’s
Carver House Drug Store
Young Hyson
Japan
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District Court OF
District
Joshua H. Williams
County of
North Park Row
Rie
S. E. Woodrull, Esq
John Hall
U.S
Pittsburgh
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
W.H. Pickett
Burgess
R. P. King
Corfreess
Neptune
Dr. Price
R. P. Klng
Clerk
Zack
Coal and Coke
Warren Gas Works
Fred Morck
Olive
Acme
Shamrock
Miners
Dobbins
Dan’ O’ Rourke
Champion of
Cook & Cornelius
Allen Block
Z. E. Eddy & Co’s
District Court OF the United States
District of
Port Allegany
A. D
Kk. D. Slingerland
McKean
District Court
S. W. Smith
Peel
L. Friday
Red Front
Water St. Warren, Pa
Call and Sea
Burrill, Elewen & CO
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
William Messner
Haffers’ Block
Liverpool
Ball & Levy
Merchant Tailors
Michigan Street
Buffalo, N.Y
Geo, Ball & Co’s
WM. A. Greaves
Ortrait
Episcopal Church
A. Wise’s
Keystone
LOS Davie UI
A. Wise
Simoved
New Boot and Shoe Store
P Gruber, JR
P. Gruber, JR
Thomas Keelor
Aper
Essee
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