Proclamation by Penn Calls Louisiana Militia to Arm
In September 1874 Lieutenant Governor D. B. Penn issued a defense of his usurpation and urged all male Louisianans aged 18 to 45 to arm and join the militia to drive the restored government from power. He denounces Kellogg McEnery politics and calls for rebellion against the state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Grant
Penn
Kellogg
McEnery
Louisiana
United States
Congress
Posse Comitatus
Albany
Dix
Havemeyer
Louisiana usurpation event outlined by Erie Dispatch
The Erie Dispatch recalls 1872 Louisiana election violence and Kellogg's lawful victory. It details Yarmouth's attempts to overturn returns with force, federal intervention recognizing Kellogg, and a subsequent push by McEnery and Penn to seize state offices. The piece urges decisive action to restore order with federal support.
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Erie Dispatch
Louisiana
Penn
McEnery
Kellogg
United States
Yarmouth
United States Senate
Board of Returns
State Supreme Court
Washington
Board of
Wharton
Congress
South
State school boards warned on annual financial statements
Harrisburg Telegraph notes that law requires annual financial statements from all School Boards and that the State will withhold appropriations from districts failing to publish the statements. The report also mentions General Sheridan ordering Brigadier General Terry to halt expeditions to the Black Hills and arrest and imprison leaders while destroying outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Telegraph
Sheridan
Terry
Black Hills
Democratic Convention Nominates Tilden and Others in Syracuse
The New York Democratic Convention in Syracuse nominated Samuel J. Tilden for Governor and William Dorsheimer for Lieutenant Governor with 252 votes on the first ballot for Tilden. Odin Thayer of Rensselaer County was chosen Canal Commissioner and Theodore Miller of Columbia County for State Prison Inspector. The Potter Enterprise lauded Judge Olmstead, their Republican nominee, as the standout feature of the convention.
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New York
Syracuse
Samuel J. Tilden
William Dorsheimer
Odin Thayer
Renssalear County
Geo. Oie Wagner
Yates County
Court of Appeals
Theodore Miller
Columbia County
Tilden
A. J. Parker
Potter Enterprise
Coudersport
Judge Olmstead
Senate
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Maine election shows Republicans in strong statewide lead
Report notes Gov Dingley wins by about 12 000, Maine House and Senate heavily Republican, with Democratic hopes unrealized. Mercer County Republicans nominate J G White for Congress and a strong ticket for judges and assembly. In Philadelphia 3rd district a bolt opposes David Houston and Benj Berry is nominated.
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Maine
Dingley
House
Senate
Mercer County
Congress
J. G. White
Johnson Pearson
Assembly
A. W. Jackson
Blotte
J. W. Reed
Philadelphia
Benj. L. Berry
David Houston
Fire at Fall River factory claims many lives
A factory in Fall River Massachusetts burned last Saturday morning as 700 workers began shifts. About 20 people died and many were injured. Our Senatorial Convention met in Tidioute on the 17th with ballots showing 3 votes for each candidate, adjourned to October 1 at the same venue. An old Confederate flag was carried by a New Orleans mob last week and the question lingers where Gen Butler stands.
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Fall River
Massachsetts
Tidioute
New Orleans
Gen. Butler
Porter County Solid for Olmstead in State Vote
McEnery claim of power looms over Arkansas affair but Porter County skips the Democratic State Convention and pledges a near solid vote for Olmstead for Lieutenant Governor.
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Porter County
Olmstead
Troops for New Orleans Orders issued for troops to Louisiana and vessels to proceed
Reports from Washington on September 17 indicate the Second infantry to move to New Orleans while three warships depart from Key West. McDowell gathers forces in the region, with about five thousand expected in Louisiana within a week or ten days. Officials note increased tensions and the South's organized activity amid unrest.
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Wasutxeton
New Orleans
Key West
Penn
Fortress Monroe
Louisiana
Admiral Reynolds
Belknap
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
New York
Marshal Packard
League
Packard
State House
Williams
United States
Tennessee
Arkansas
South Carolina
Texas
North Carolina
Virginia
South
Popular Auditor General praised across party lines
A Democratic loyalist urges ignoring party in favor of merit and commends Harrison Allen for steady, skilled leadership as Auditor General. From Nov 1872 to Nov 1873 he highlights a $600,000 revenue increase after Constitution costs, a strong treasury, and Court-supported decisions, arguing Allen’s efficiency benefits the Commonwealth.
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Harrisburg
Allen
Borror
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Harrison Allen
Nlso
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Quiet New Orleans Restores Order After Turmoil
New Orleans reports a quiet city with volunteers handling police duty and a broad resumption of business. A telegram signed by the president of the Chamber of Commerce Clearing House Cotton Exchange and Merchants Exchange informs President Grant that the city is tranquil and free from disturbing elements with no further trouble anticipated.
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New Orleans
Chamber of Commerce, Clearing House
Cotton Exchange
Merchants Exchange
Grant
Cabinet approves Emory actions in New Orleans insurrection
Washington reports a cabinet meeting telegram to General Emory in New Orleans affirming approval of his acts except regarding Colonel Brooke's command. The message recognizes the existing Louisiana State government as lawful until a new one is legally appointed and instructs support for reestablishing state authority after insurgents surrender or be compelled.
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Washington
Townsend
D. C
Emory
New Orleans
Brooke
United States
Kellogg
Louisiana
Congress
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Potter
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George W. Allen
Robert E. Miller
Farmington
Myron Dunham
South West
EF. A. Allen
Freehold
Patrick Falconer
Warren Academy
N. K. Siggins
Conewango
I. S. Alden
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Sugar Grove
J. M. Curtis
A. Allen
J. Alexander
Youngsville
James G. Marsh
C. Merritt
H. H. Cummings
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J. B. Brown
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Punaperruta
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Pennsylvania
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Auditor General Alien
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Board of Trade of
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Utah
Salt Lake
U.S
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Third District
Kinzua
Ips
W. Green
Warren Co. Pa
G. A. Bruegel
Fred Morck
Belle Hertzel
North Warren
Stephen Berry
W. A. Rankin
Francis Lincoln
Alice Howard
Busti, N. Y
W. A Hallock
Archibald Hamilton
Garland, Pa
Orpha Decker
Busti
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Eddy
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Springfield
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C. A. Waters
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Liberty Street
Warren, Pa
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Glade
Warren Co
Wilson
Albany Green
Charles Downing
Wilder Lenning
Downer
Kentucky Triomphe de Gand
Renee Wottweeny
Mammoth
Davidson’s
Naomi
Medium Clarke
Navy
A. A. Davis & Co
Hazeltine & Bro
J.F. Wells & Co’s
Warren County
Brown & Struthers
Barlow’s Patent
Gang Saw
Browns
Stearns
Barlow
T. Struthers
H. W. Brown
Man
A. W. McKelvy
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Deerfield
Harriet George
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Remington
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Gen
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Alpacas
Canton
Henrietta
Parmlee & Henry
Co. H. Hunter
Rushingss
Pribbonxns
Oo. H. Hunter
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Mean’s
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Keystone Block
Teitonrlas
P. Bysecker
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Greenland
Bro’s
XOLE
Warren and Vicinity
Hendricks
Remington Armory
Liliom
Pittsburg
Sixth St
Walter Seman
Court of Common Pleas
Corydon Township
Fla
M. Miles
L. D. Hazeltine
Geo. P. Orr
Fk. H. Carver
L. D. Hazeltine & Co
Geo. P. Orr & Co
F. H. Carver
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Fifth Street
Poplar Street
Laurel Street
Poplar
Hazel
Laurel Streets
John Siii
Rurus P, Kina
Mail Office
Scrip Hat & Cap Store
Court of Quarter Sessions
Oakland Cemetery
John Sill
Burgess
Rufus P. Kina
Gane
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