Vast 1875 political notes and naval orders recap
The issue surveys national and state topics from 1875 including Hayes and Woodford ticket support, local paper politics, the Ticonderoga fitting for sea, Mississippi Senate candidacy, Maria Little spring violet pass, New York Inebriate Asylum loss, York shire mine disaster, and Republican strategies. It also reports on the Circleville Herald sale, Vice President Wilson, congressional session dynamics, John G. Thompson, B&O grain drawback, homestead tree planting, postal letter policy, and state treasurer vacancy.
Third Term Debate Fades as Republican Unity Prevails
The piece notes widespread Republican opposition to a Grant third term, praising two term tradition. It also reports Boss Tweed’s escape from Ludlow Street jail and hints at possible collusion by officials. It lists Ohio papers backing Fred D. Massey for the Ohio House clerkship with broad editorial support.
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Girant
General Grant
Republic
Boss Tweed
Ludlow Street
New York City
Tweed
Tammany
Fred. D. Massey
Cincinnati Times
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio State Journal
Cleveland Leader
Cincinnati Gazette
Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Dispatch
Toledo Blade
Toledo Commercial
Dayton Journal
Columbus Herald
Massey
Disappointed Crowd Watches Congress Organization
A large crowd in the Representative Hall on Monday witnessed the organization of a Congress branch. Speaker Kerr appeared in ill health and looked unable to perform duties for the session, with many predicting he may not complete the term.
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Representative Hall
Congress
Kerr
Oregon’s Mysterious Grain Sparks Agricultural Curiosity
A farmer in Tillamook County reportedly found a peculiar grain in a wild goose crop four years ago. He planted it, and it multiplied, yielding forty bushels on half an acre. The grain grows in seven to ten stalks from one root, with thin compact kernels of bright straw color and extreme hardness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Tillamook County
Jefferson Davis to lead Mississippi Valley Society efforts abroad
Jefferson Davis accepts the presidency of the American Department of the Mississippi Valley Society of London to promote development in the Mississippi Valley. He will work from New Orleans, directing effort in the U S and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
American Department
The
Mississippi Valley Society of London
Valley of the Mississippi
Davis
Europe
New Orleans
Democratic journals link Bristow to St. Louis frauds denied
An indignant response from supporters quickly repudiates a Democratic press attempt to criminally associate Secretary Bristow with St. Louis frauds. The strong backlash prompts an abandonment of the stance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
St. Louisa
Hon N H Van Vorhes Biographical Sketch and Ohio Rail News
A New York Tribune biographical notice outlines Hon. N H Van Vorhes birth in 1822, rise in Ohio politics, service as Speaker, Army colonel, and 1874 Congress representative. It also notes Washington caucus crowd descriptions and the Scioto Valley railroad progress from Columbus to Lockburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
N. H. van Vorhes
Washington County
Penn
Athens County
Ohio
Western Spectator
Army
92D Regiment
United States Troops
Army of the Cumberland
Prices Fall as Zenner Co Selig Co Advertise Deep Cuts
End-of-year clearance drives prices on ready made clothing and dry goods. Zenner Co offers deep cuts on stock before holidays while Selig Co promises lower figures than ever on winter goods including dress fabrics and furs. Kurtz Norris sells silver ware and jewelry. Brown House in Athens promotes Stone Force Pump. Overcoats at W B Voorhes & Son drop 25 to 40 percent. Case rents residence for $15 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenner & Co
Selig & Co
Messenger
Selig’s
W. B. Voorhes & Son’s
Voorhes
Champion Stone Force Pump praised in fire testimonial
A Marietta Register testimonial extols the Champion Stone Force Pump and hose as saving a burned house on October 4, 1875, noting the pump would deter massive property loss and that the owner would not be without it. Plus holiday ads for Kurtz Norris toys and Kurtz omener sales, and a Lancaster tailor visiting Athens to show woolens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Stone
Marietta Register
Williamsburg
Barna Ror
Kurtz & Norris
Holiday stock showcases diverse bargain items and books
White and colored blankets and Sennote goods appear at low prices. Zenner & Cos. offer pocket books and albums in numerous variations. A full, rare, and varied line of fancy goods completes the stock, making the Holiday selection replete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An~& Zenner & Cos
Kurtz & Norris
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the Messenger
RE. M. Jennings
Rutherford B. Hayes
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
National Grange
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Ticonderoga
Mississippi
United States Senate
Maria Little
Providence
R.I
Yorkshire
Eng
Circleville Herald and Union
Ely and Leuthstrom
Samuel Marfield, Jr
Wilson
Ely
Capitol
Thurman
John G. Thompson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore City
Minnesota
Post Office Department
Washington
Millikin
Isaac Welsh
Allen
Leroy Welsh
Gen. Babcock
St. Louis
Sheridan
Hancock and
Terry
Chicago
White House
Scioto Valley
Columbus
Lockburn
Chillicothe
Circleville
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
Dick A. R. McKinstry
Albany
Brown House
Athens
Kansas
Prettyman
Zenners
Branson Bros
Barnesville Enterprise
J. M. Case
Peters, Trout & Co
J. ii. Allen
Kurts Omener
Hmeriff
Wm. H. Woodrutt
George Freer
Hro
Athens County Common Pleas
Vendi
Krponas
Court of Common Pleas
Nelsenville
Seath Beil
Neapeee
W. A. Ree
Underwear, &c
Court House
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