Washington Politics and Civil Service in a Turbulent Era
A dense colonial era commentary reviews battles in the U S House over Polk’s deathbed scandal, praises Frye’s critique, notes shifts in party power, and reports on Secretary Sherman’s finance strategy and calls for Hayes removal. It also covers local Ohio issues including hospital reform and a Kentucky congressman Field for Polk’s seat, with broader European developments and domestic incidents.
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Washington, D. C
Polk
House of Representatives
Frye
Mr. Blaine
Ben Hill
Kentucky
Butler
Gen. Shields
Shields
Banking and Currency Committee
Sherman
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Treasury
Treasury Department
Blair
Hayes
White House
Tilden
Maryland
Ceneral
Logan
Selig & Co. Store Attracts Athens Visitors With New Goods
The center of town activity is the new store room of M. Selig & Co. Every niche fills with attractive goods and a corps of lady salespeople is ready to assist. Visiting Athens would be incomplete without viewing the shop.
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Adam Darling
Pomeroy
Middleport Republican
Hudson Bros. & Co
M. Selig & Co
Athens
Representative O'Conner Denies Michigan Penitentiary Convict Charge
Representative O'Conner of the Ohio legislature denies the claim that he was a convict in the Michigan Penitentiary.
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O’conner
Ohio
Michigan
Democratic Malice Dismisses Veteran Captains from Penitentiary
The article reports that Captains Goldin and Hearing, both veterans who lost a leg in service, were discharged from subordinate official posts in the penitentiary. It accuses Democratic leadership of malevolence and replacing them with inferior men despite their faithful and efficient service.
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Goldin
Hearing
Mode Island Follows New Hampshire with GOP Majority Rise
Mode Island reports a 3,369 Republican majority this year versus 441 last year amid state election results. The figures reflect public support for the tebel ascendency as shown by actions in the lower house of the current Congress.
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Mode Island
New Hampshire
Extebel
Congress
One Armed Union Hero Favored as Doorkeeper Debate
The article notes General James Shields a reputed Democrat and Union hero chosen as Doorkeeper over ex rebel General Fields. It also mentions a House ten minute speech limit and possible legislative adjournment amid debates on tax law amendments affecting church property valued over four thousand dollars. European war fears and wheat speculation are briefly noted.
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James Shields
Congress
General Fields
Ex Governor Dennison Plans Resignation From DC Post
Ex governor Dennison is about to resign his position as a Commissioner of the District of Columbia and intends to return to the practice of law in Columbus.
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Martin Hays
Pomeroy
Burgess
Dennison
District of Columbia
Columbus
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Dovertless
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Central Hospital For
State Journal of Yesterday
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Del
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Texas
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Pennsylvania
Luzerne
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Cambridge
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Lima
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Belle Rose
Cincinnati
Oberlin
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Ravenna
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Violet Township
Fairfield County
Springfield, Jackson and Pomes Roy
Greensfield
Cleveland
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Henry Dilg
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North Lewisburg
Licking Reservoir
John C. Hite
The
Lancaster Eagle
Boys’ Reform Farm
Hamiton Howard
Clinton Township
Franklin County
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Cincinnati Southern Railroad
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Portsmouth Tribune
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Gallipolis
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Washington D. H
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Baltimore and Ohio
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Dayton and Southeastern Narrow
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Lancaster
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New Berlin
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MEIGS
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Rutland Township
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Rodney Downing
Middleport
Education Board
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Union Avenue Road
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Stanbery
Marietta
Presbyterian Church
Beverly
Nellie Waters
E. P. Cooke
James Bowen
Waterford Township
Samuel Shannon
Stipson Burris
Little Hocking
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Register
Marietta Times
Greene Street
New Lexington
Perry County
Edward Orton
Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wm. Meloy
Hocking
A. B. Walker
Jackson County
Lucy Walker
Miss Baur
Conservatory of Music
Logan Presbyterian Church
C. Hart
James Martin
Hocking Sentinel
Benton Township
Mr. Terrel
Weldon
Gore
Hamden
Zaleski
Campbell’s Tunnel
Columbus and
McArthur Record
McArthur
Lydia Turner
Pretty Run
Nancy T. Barth
Jennie Dorton
Wilkesville
Lucinda Denny
Edward Sterling
Benjamin P. Johnson
Swan Township
Morgan
Kate Simpson
Springfield, O
McConnelsville
Windsor
Denvertown
McConnelsville Herald
Dew
Wm. Dew
Sunday Creek
Penn Township
Aaron Dews
Cattaraugus N. Y. Reservation
R. T. Coverdale
House
State Senate
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