Trial outlook and political clashes across Ohio in 1882
The defense aims to finish the Star route case this week with limited testimony. Voters conflict over Clement L. Vallandigham and Jas. W. Newman loyalty. A steamer explosion near Hickman Kentucky kills thirty and injures many. Weather woes hit Vennor. Debates over liquor taxes in the campaign. Gov Fos ter rallies Republicans in Elyria. James S. Robinson expected to be renominated in the 9th district. Hocking county Republicans nominate a full ticket. Two cent letter postage planned for 1883. Congress adjourns amid ending push for reforms. Republican primary set for August 18 with cordial canvass anticipated.
Republican Attacks on County Committee Stir Local Politics
The Messenger defends the County Central Committee against Republican accusations of usurping authority in delegate selection for State and Judicial conventions. It argues past practice supports the committee and notes partisan clashes over tax reform and upcoming Cincinnati Exposition led by Major W. W. Peabody, with travel deals offered for visitors.
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County Central Committee
Aera
The
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Athens County
Cincinnati
Indiana Democrats Back Free Liquor Platform at Convention
The text notes Indiana Democrats support free liquor traffic, aligning with Ohio peers after their state Democratic convention adopted a free whisky platform as a brass band played Johnny Fill Up the Bowl to heighten the moment.
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Indiana
Ohio
Johnny
Call to unify liquor interests to defeat Republicans
The passage argues that liquor interests should back the opposing party in the upcoming election to ensure temperance legislation. It frames beer and whisky groups as wielding influence and urges voting for the party that promises restraint on the whisky traffic.
Brewers and liquor lobby shake up state politics
A faction of brewers and liquor dealers backs anti tax and Sunday sale bans, allying with Democrats to undermine Republican restraint laws. The piece argues Republicans must stand firm for morality and state laws, citing Cincinnati actions and campaign funding.
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Potter’s Field
Brewers’ Convention
Cincinnati
Democratic rift deepens as Bookwalter campaign splits party
The Cleveland Leader notes the Democratic Party is torn by factional strife. Trust between old hacks and Bookwalter supporters collapsed after a Waterloo defeat, sparking vows of vengeance and a lasting quarrel that may grind the party beneath irreconcilable divisions.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bookwalter
Prohibition Not Possible Says Governor Foster
In Elyria last Saturday Governor Foster argued that prohibition cannot truly stop the liquor traffic. He urged taxation as a stronger restraint, noting alcohol remains essential in arts and medicine until a replacement is found.
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Elyria
Foster
Townsend at Elyria addresses Republican Convention
Major Charles Townsend spoke to the Republican Convention in Elyria yesterday and the Mayor’s canvass effort is described as destined to win with strong support from both parties. He is hailed as a faithful officer likely to be re elected by a larger majority. The war in Egypt shows no early end amid mounting complications and a pro posal to declare Arabi Pasha a rebel is noted in dispatches.
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Long Branch
New York
Jas.w. Newman
Ohio
House
Cincinnati Commercial
the Messenger
Charles Townsend
Elyria
State House
Columbus Sunday Herald
Egypt
Arabi Pasha
Arabi
Alexandria
Tantah
Binka
Army of West Virginia to Hold Parkersburg Reunion
The Society of the Army of West Virginia plans its annual reunion in Parkersburg on the 12th to 14th of next month with extensive preparations and excursion rates on steamboats and rail lines. The note mentions other items on revenue and politics.
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Society of the Army of West Virginia
Parkersburg
R. R
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