Steubenville July 10 1897 Democratic Delegate Ticket
In Steubenville on July 10 the Democratic delegate ticket for Jefferson County includes Benjamin Tappan for Representative Samuel M'Nary for Commissioner Geo Mitchell Mr Pleasant Jr Provocuting Attorney John K Sutherland Treasurer John K Patterson and others.
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Jnvreavon
Senate
Benjamin ‘Tappan
Samuel M'Nary
Geo, Mitchell
Pleasant Jr
Atorney
John K. Sutherland
John K. Patterson
Enlargement of the American Union Heralds New Sheet
The American Union expands to an enlarged page with new type. Editors thank Democratic allies in the region for support and pledge continued effort and expense to produce a paper worthy of the county’s esteem. The piece extols newspaper reform, notes past sizes, and lauds competition as trade’s spirit.
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American Union
Democratic Party
Friends of
John 8. Patterson
Jefferson & Jackson
Chapter on separating government from banks and its implications
The Ohio State Journal notes the United States District Court began its Columbus session, presided by Judge Leavitt. The preceding discussion argues for severing government ties with banks, both national and local, criticizing past impositions and urging a thorough reform and safer financial management for the nation.
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Ohio State Journal
United States District Court
Columbus
Leavitt
Anniversary of American Independence Celebrated Widely
Report notes that across the nation the anniversary of American Independence was observed with unusual spirit in multiple communities, reflecting patriotic fervor and festive displays.
Bloomfield Convention and Whig Bank Opinions Clash
The Whigs clash with Bloomfield Convention over national bank policy and currency. The Herald cites Webster, the Board of Trade, and various speeches to argue Whig leaders favor a national bank and an irredeemable paper currency, while labeling Shin plasters as issue. The piece condemns perceived Whig shifts, defending the Bloomfield stance on U S Bank, specie currency, and anti irredeemable notes.
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2Thinet
Whig Party
Webster
Board of Trade of New York
Board of ‘Trade
Knight
Senate
Herald
Wheeling
Springfield
Ill
United States Bank
Congress
Herald of the 7Th Ul
Gulltraps
Harrison Granger Ticket Nominated by Beaver County Convention
The Beaver County Convention has nominated W. H. Harrison for President and Francis Granger for Vice President. The "hero of Tippecanoe" will never be President, and friends urging his claims are foolish.
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Beaver County
W. H. Harrison
Francis Granger
Tippecanoe
United States
Bloomfield Bank Reform Debate and Charter Opposition
Readers debate Bloomfield resolutions as they fault the convention's stance on banking. They argue the body seeks local banking reform while opposing a National Bank, supporting specie currency and opposing monopolistic charter protections.
Toasts and notices from Cadiz celebration and overseas reports
The record lists toasts praising Benjamin Tappan and his candidacy, a tribute to Nathaniel Macon, and a Key West dispatch recounting Capt Wharton's death in an ambush near Key Largo. It also notes a Dreaprut Tornado report from Hanover Indiana, Gen Gaines arriving in St Louis, and English news from Boston on cotton sales and Canada banking policy.
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Key West
Charleston
Wharton
Florida
Carysford Reef
Key Largo
Gaines
St. Louis
Mobile
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks
Undefined excerpt prompts Chet ptockwetomne 16 critique
Fragmentary OCR text notes a refusal to treat production and criticizes waste of paper and ink. Mentions an individual named Chet ptockwetomne and Ag Obeeever with a suggestion to focus on more useful tasks. No clear event, date, or identifiable actions emerge.
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Kamae
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Knox Township and Annapolia
The Knox township and Annapolia Independence events are printed for next week due to dense coverage. New Lexington ladies Perry County honor patriots with toasts praising the nation’s founders and the late President Andrew Jackson is saluted for his long service and honored memory.
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Knox Township
Annapolia
New Lexington
Perry County
United States
Fagley
Andrew Jackson
Wao
Shelley
Wayne Township
WM. Karr
Movements of the all things by turns party at Pittsburgh
A reprint from the Union via the Zanesville Aurora discusses the all things by turns party activities in Pittsburgh. The piece contrasts local familiarity with the Aurora’s account and the reporter’s own view of the group’s actions in that city.
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Zanesville
Aurora
Union
Pittsburgh
Jefferson County Nominates Benjamin Tappan for Senate
The Cadiz Sentinel notes Jefferson county Democrats have named Benjamin Tappan for the State Senate. The editors praise his talents and long service, warn Whigs will oppose him, and predict bank Democrats may fear his election, while expressing faith in his integrity to resist federal fraud and Whig corruption.
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Cadiz
A. Grimes
Benjamin Tappan
Harrison County
S. Browning
State Senate
Jefferson County
Cadiz Sentinel
Bloomfield
Benjamin ‘Tappan
Senate
Jefferson
Publication Shifts and Editorial Moves Reported
The Western Hemisphere suspends and the Ohio Statesman begins, Samuel Mepary of the latter moves to Ohio. Col Joseph Carre resumes editing from Carrollton Carroll County. Jeffersonian aims to support the Democratic cause in the region. Alexander Jaynes sells Pittsburgh Times to James Moorhead. Harrisburg Reform Convention adjourns to October. Watermelons sell high in the Augusta Georgia market on the 29th ult. The Ohio State Journal and Columbus Gazette now appear daily.
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Sterling Democrat
Samuel Mepary
Ohio Statesman
Josefu Carre
Carrollton
Carroll County
Jeffersonian
Democratic delegates demand public Banking and currency views
Steubenville township delegates to Bloomfield Democratic Convention urge Benj Tappan and Sami McNary to publicly expose their opinions on the present Banking system and currency. They request the answer be conveyed through the American Union to prevent misrepresentation and ensure clear understanding. Signed by David Cable J Armstrong Thomas Hanlon and David McGowan.
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Benj. Tappan
Sami. McNary
Steubenville Township
Bloomfield
American Union
David Cable
J. W. Armstrong
Thomas Hanlon
David M'Gowan
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for May
Treasury Department notice cites a 2001 Senate resolution and presents May receipts totaling 1,863,964 dollars for customs and lands, with total expenditures of 2,727,117.96 dollars. Levi Woodbury signs as Secretary of the Treasury.
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Treasury Department
Senate
Levi Woodbury
the Treasury
Squadron at anchor waits for United States Consul
A Peninsula Gazette report notes the squadron, after a lengthy voyage hindered by light winds, is anchored at the previously named location awaiting arrival of the U S Consul. The letter says after short Brassos stay the squadron will visit Tampico and Vera Cruz.
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Loth Toto Bros Eerpannttes Lawtmight
United States
Dallas
Brassos
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Report on Micanopy’s death and Florida unrest near Lake Monroe
From Savannah a Jacksonville rumor claims Sam Jones and Powell now lead the Micasukies and condemned Micanopy to death for signing a treaty with Gen Jessup. Micanopy was killed. sub chiefs Cloud Alligator Tiger Tail and Wild Cat were degraded. Indians also trespassed near Newnansville cutting crops as families were away, signaling another troubled Florida summer.
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Jacksonville
Sam Jones
Powell
Lake Monroe
Micanopy
Jessup
Cloud
Alligator
Tigertail
Wild Cat
Clark
Rollins
Newnansville
Florida
Violent Night in New Orleans Reported Murders and Attack
In New Orleans on Monday night two deliberate murders occurred near Phillippa and Poydras streets and another watchman narrowly escaped a mob attack near the new canal. The assailants, including a carpenter named Bailey and a French guard named Mole, fled as police pursued them. The city authorities vow to hunt the culprits and restore safety.
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Mole
Miller
Muller
Phillippa
Poydras
Facts to Remember and Contemporary Political Echoes
A compact historical digest recounts 1832 and 1837 specie levels, bank safety reports, and the sudden halt of payments by US banks. It notes partisan ownership of banks, then pivots to excerpts from Missouri Argus, Louisville Advertiser, and Ohio loan details. The piece closes with a satirical jab at the Trenton Emporium and “paper” politics.
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Congress
United States
Biddle
Webster
Secretary of the Treasury
Bank of the United States
Missouri Argus
Ohio
New York Post
State of Ohio
Prime, Ward & King
New York
Market Prices in Steubenville July 18 1837
The Steubenville market report lists prices for Wheat 700, Flaxseed 100, Butter 10 to 12, Beef 6, Bacon 8 to 10, and Butter and other goods noted in a brief 1837 pricing snapshot.
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Steubenville
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Louisville
Tennessee
Alabama
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U.S
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Cincinnati Republican
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Boston
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Alexander Jaynes
The
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Harrisburg
Augusta
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New Orleans
Europe
Louisville Advertiser
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Tacon
Cuba
Trenton Emporium
John Knox
Mary Hanlon
G. W. Seaman
Joseph Kitheart
Henry Bone
Lanorah van Johnson
Mount Pleasant
Laporah
Baltimore
Porto Rico
Laguyra
St. Domingo
Rio
Howard St
Office of the American Union
McCauslen & Harper
Salt Rus
Wells
New Castile Hundred
Salt Run
Beverly Magef
UCH
Helms & Bolen
John H. Viers & Co
PHS
T. Johnson
Third Street
WM. Cable
Hening & Beatty
Hening & Beatt
Oranges & Lemons
Superior Quarry
Y. Johnson
Jefferson County Poor House
Board of Commissioners
John Armstrong
A. McMehan
James Turnbull
WM. Roberts
T! Oiay
Sh Bell, Moore, & Co
IBXO
Cambridge
M. Roberts
James Dillon
Asse
Wells Township
J. F. Browning
James Ducgherty
Town of
E. Steele
Chereas
Catharine
James McKenney,sr
Prospectus
Ww. C. M’caussen, L. Harper
Adam J. Leslie
O. Steavenville
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