Hayes Nominated for President in 1876 Ticket
The Messenger notes Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio as the presidential candidate for 1876 with editor M. Jennings promoting the ticket.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1876
Page
5
Republican State Convention to Meet in Columbus March 20 1876
The Republican State Convention will convene in Columbus on March 20 1876 to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Supreme Court Comptroller of the Treasury and Board of Public Works and to designate four Delegates and four Alternates to the Republican National Convention in Cincinnati June 14. Delegates and Alternates from each Congressional District will also select two delegates and two alternates for the national gathering. County meetings for selecting State Convention delegates are urged for March 18 1876 with representation based on Hayes 1875 gubernatorial votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central and Executive
CoL_umpes
Ohio
Columbus
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
General B. Hayes
National Convention in St Louis and 19th Century Notes
News brief listing upcoming events and random facts: National Democratic Convention set for St Louis on June 27. American husbands joked as well trained. U.S. rail mileage totals 65 000 miles. January stamp demand hits 3 500 000 dollars. Ohio schoolbook printing bill defeated. tobacco sales license revenue 18 000 dollars at Centennial Exhibition. Titusville Republicans win municipal race. Marietta Pittsburg and Cleveland Railway Tunnel No 1 over a thousand feet long. fall of Estella signals end of Spanish civil war. Thurman faction opposes Cincinnati venue. Ohio Mexican War veterans urge pension bill. bridge construction bill passes Ohio House. Washington House bills over 2400 as Kerr resigns under strain.
Ohio State Journal Report on State Title Peach Buds
Careful investigation shows about three peach buds in the state title part are killed while seven tenths remain in good condition. The New York Hippodrome revival under Moody and Sankey continues to attract interest with many converting daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal of
New York
Local Press Criticized Over Political Bias and Public Spending
A sharp critique targets a Republican editor for siding with bondholders and printers profiting from legal ads amid state reforms. The piece attacks alleged corruption, calls for consistent journalism, and urges support for local papers to ensure truthful public information and moral standards. It also notes Ohio House passage of a bill reorganizing Insane Asylums and governor appointment rules.
Congressional Budget Skirmish Foresees Spending Cut
Analysts split on funds for next fiscal year as some Republicans warn of a $15 to $20 million reduction to sustain government operations while influential Democrats push for a doubled cut for political gain. If adopted, the ensuing session may face deficiency appropriations and hampered public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ohio
Public Service
Tragic Dover Collision Sinks Strath Clyde. Fifty Two Drowned
The Franconia struck the Strath Clyde off Dover on Thursday afternoon causing the Strath Clyde to sink with fifty two passengers dead. The Franconia continued on with reported damage but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franconia
Strath Clyde
Dover
Reform Farm Commissioners Appointed by Governor
Geo E Howe of Fairfield B W Chidlaw of Hamilton and J M Pugh of Franklin named Commissioners of the Reform Farm by the Governor. Howe is the official whom ex Gov Allen allegedly tried to illegally cashier to install a Democrat in the superintendent role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Howe
Fairfield
B. W. Chidlaw
Hamilton
J. M. Pugh
Franklin
Mr. Howe
Allen
Ohio Democrats dismayed by Washington House in 1876
The piece denounces the Democratic House in Washington as unable to advance a financial measure, contrasts it with Republican honesty, and predicts a Republican return to power. It argues Ohio voters soured on Democrats after failed fraud investigations and ineffective governance, urging a 1876 GOP comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Washington City
Democratic House
Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
United States
William Allen
House
Republican Party
Moulton Presses Admonition to Reverend Bacon on Beecher Trial
F D Moulton writes to Rev Leon Bacon moderator of the Brooklyn Advisory Council offering to present oral and documentary evidence. He warns that if Beecher is not proven guilty of adultery and perjury he will accept being discredited by mankind as a wretch devoid of truth and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Moulton
Leonard Bacon
Brooklyn Advisory Council
Beecher
Davis
Andersonville
Hill
Jeff
Congress
Restive Republican Press Demands Swift Adjournment
The article notes growing restiveness in Republican papers and the State over a Legislative session likely to exceed public expectations. It argues strongly that any majority member who does not push for a speedy adjournment deserves little political credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Pendleton and Hendricks Vie Over Southern Tour
The ovations and receptions that greeted George Pendleton on his recent southern trip inspire Gen. Hendricks to consider a similar tour toward the southern borders. Hendricks planned to depart Tuesday for an observation tour that may stretch to the Gulf Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pendleton
Gen. Hendricks
Ciulf
Debate Over Jefferson Davis Amnesty And Postwar Policy
A column critiques proposed amnesty for Jefferson Davis and condemns sentimentality toward the former Confederate leader. It recalls Davis’s actions, Andersonville, and President Davis’s message, while arguing for measured clemency and Union reconciliation under proper terms. It also notes a US Senate railroad- and livestock-related bill and a Republican gubernatorial nominating convention with platform on reconciliation, currency, schools, and Grant administration.
Brewery Erected in Black Hills Region
The Black Hills area shows civilization advancing with the construction of a lager beer brewery. This development signals regional growth as a new industrial enterprise joins local enterprises and reflects economic activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tua
Black Hills
Black Hills grasped for settlement as gold rush swells
The Sioux chiefs oppose U S claims on the Black Hills, but after fall government troops left, gold seekers pour in, and pressure mounts to yield the region to white occupation. Rich soil timber and water mark it for rapid settlement, with a foreseen future as a new Centennial state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
Uncle Sam
Black Hills
Ophir
United States
el Dorado
State Convention of the Ohio Patrons Opens in Cleveland
The State Convention of the Ohio Patrons met in Cleveland last Tuesday with widespread county representation. The State Executive Committee reported satisfactory business condition and economical management. It favored establishing Grange Supply Houses across the state but did not take definite action.
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Ohio Patrons
Cleveland
Democrats Swarm Congress Over Convention Location
Democratic backers from across the nation crowded Congress on Monday to influence the National Democratic Committee on convention site. The House floor was filled and business stalled as lawmakers faced a disruptive surge, a scene contrasted with the orderly sessions under Speaker Blaine.
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Washington City
National Democratic Committee
Congress
Blaine
Fragmentary Colonial Mint Seal Note from Smithfield Ohio
Fragmented text describes a colonial style stamp or notice from Smithfield Ohio with a state coat of arms, two shillings price, and reference to Pennsylvania and a state assembly. The legible portions reference payment, signatures, and a dated line amid unclear handwriting.
Old Continental Eight Dollar Bill Claim Described
Henry C. Austin of Scott County Indiana reports an eight dollar bill dated December 7 1775 in Annapolis Maryland. He notes text stating four shillings and sixpence per dollar and signatures by J Duckett and Jr Price, printed by Fredrich Green, seeking any older paper money to be published.
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Cincinnati Times
J. 5
Bonham
Maryland
Annapolis
J. Duckett
Jr. Price
Fredrich Green
Henry C. Austtin
Scott County
Indiana
Old Eight Dollar Bill Claim Noted by J Morrow
In Athens Ohio on February 21 1876 J Morrow reports owning an Eight Dollar bill dated April 10 1774 with signature Wm Ed dis and I Clapham and serial No 2060. He notes it is twenty months older than Henry C s bill and in perfect preservation.
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Ria Run
Athens Co
Messenger
Cincinnati Weekly Times
Henry C
Wm. Eddis
I. Clapham
J. Morrow
Democrats in Congress Deliberate on Pa cific subsidy timing
Washington advices say Democratic committee members favor delaying Tom Scott's Pacific railroad subsidy bill to avoid hurting the party in the coming Presidential campaign. They plan to press the measure after the election. caucuses fail to harmonize on financial policy. A Cincinnati Gazette tally shows Hayes leading among Ohio Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Scott
Washington
Cincinnati Hotel Room Rumor at June Convention
The Times of Cincinnati questions reports that a room on the third floor costs $16 during the June Convention. It warns that if true, the city should make the most of the gathering as another may not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Times
Ohio Grangers Plan Stock Company Encampment at Centennial
The Ohio Grangers, during a meditating visit to the Centennial next summer, propose forming a stock company to create an encampment on the grounds offering food lodging and other Granger comforts at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Grangers
Bible Reinstated in Union Hill Public Schools
The Union Hill New Jersey Board of Education voted to reinstate the Bible in public schools, while Steubenville Gazette notes ongoing legislative session hopes but with less prudence than its Democratic peers.
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Steubenville
Union Hill
N. J
Board of Education
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