Ohio House backs Chicago insurer after solvency review
Athens Ohio June 21 1876 and Athens July 4 1876 letters show P G Evans asking Rep C H Grosvenor to explain the Ohio House resolution on the American Insurance Company of Chicago The Ohio Insurance Department report by W D Hill dated March 24 1876 finds assets totaling 905 376 15 and a surplus of 69 024 64 after excluding nonassets The report notes stockholder loans and installment notes but concludes the company is solvent and fit to continue business in Ohio
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American Insurance Company of
Chicago
Ohio
Athens
C. H. Greosvenor
House
P. G. Evans
Ohio House of Representatives
Henry Bohl
Washington County
American Insurance Company
W. D. Hill
State OF Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
House of Representatives
Illinois
Crissiseneres
Iowa
Missouri
Real
Entate Securies
Freeport
C. H. Grosvenor
MkEs- Senger
Hill
American Insurance Company Praised for Sound Practices
The American Insurance Company is described as a model firm with a $293,000 cash surplus for policyholders and $2,033,000 in installment notes. It has paid full commissions on notes and 75 percent are cash as they mature. Described as farmer-friendly, its management and security are cited as exemplary, with rivals’ attacks only strengthening its reputation among policy holders.
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Athens County
United States
Hog demand and prices lift outlook for fall market
The Cincinnati market already negotiates November delivery hogs at six dollars per hundred gross. Reports show sustained animal food demand and extended hog product markets, forecasting a larger hog crop and profitable handling of an expected corn surplus.
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Cincinnati
Torrid Centennial Summer Forecasts Historic Heat
Last Saturday in New York City reached 110 degrees with fifty sun stroke cases and nineteen deaths reported. The extreme heat continued nationwide with fatality rates rising. State School Commissioner Smart rules that superintendents must hold Board of Examiners certificates to draw salaries.
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New York City
Smart
Indian Massacres Debate Reflects Partisan Fire
The piece argues that Democratic hostility to the army and partisan politics worsened frontier conflicts. It cites General Custer and the Indian wars, claiming insufficient forces and criticizes Democrats for reducing the army. It contrasts Hayes and Tilden in a charged political context. It references The Cincinnati Times and Boss Tweed.
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Custer
Democratic House of Congress
Custer's Decisive Battle Near Little Horn River
The June 25 engagement with Sioux near the Little Horn river in Montana ends in total loss for Gen. Custer. He led 585 men and 26 officers into two attack columns, 240 men and 15 officers under direct command, all slaughtered within half an hour. An authentic battle detail will appear in the next issue. Richard Henry Lee’s grandson, aged Virginia, read the Declaration at Philadelphia on the Fourth.
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Custer
Little Horn River
Montana
Richard Henry Le&s
Virginia
Philadelphia
Richard Henry Lee
Mulligan Says Blaine Read All Warren Fisher Letters
The Washington City Star quotes Mulligan of Boston stating he never claimed Blaine failed to read Warren Fisher letters. He asserts he read every syllable in them and made no such omission.
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Mr. Blaine
Mulligan
Blaine
Washington City Star
Boston
Democratic Factions Split on Tilden Nomination
The article notes D W Voorhes led threats to bolt if Tilden were named in St Louis while Daniel and anti-Tilden forces align with convention loyalties, craving a share of future spoils. It argues that public plunder cohesion masks faction harmony amid looming nomination debates.
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D. W. Voorhes
Tilden
St. Louis
Daniel
Cincinnati Enquirer
Marietta Times Attacks Political Ambition and Party Loyalty
The Marietta Times voices a harsh critique of party leaders. It urges ousting Republicans from power using various factions while noting that the editor distrusts changing principles for political gain.
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THE
Marietta Times
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Robbers Attack Missouri Pacific Express Near Otterville
A freight express on the Missouri Pacific line near Otterville Missouri was halted Friday night by 12 to 15 masked men who seized the express messenger’s keys and robbed the safe of about 16 000 dollars before fleeing. Officials pursue the robbers hoping for capture.
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Missouri Pacific
Otterville
Gen Jones Nominated for Congress by Republicans in Delaware
The nomination of Gen. J. B. Jones of Delaware by the Republicans in the 9th District signals expected success. Jones combines a distinguished military record with a legal career, sharp speaking ability, integrity, and broad personal popularity that could overturn the district results from two years prior.
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J. 8. Jones
Delaware
Congress
Jones
War rumor fades after Crook's engagement win
A rumor in Washington claimed Indians destroyed Gen. Crook's small command after the Custer massacre. By week’s start, the strength of the hostile Indians is known and Crook's engagement is seen as a U.S. victory.
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Washington
Crook
Public sentiment on officer conduct in Cincinnati report
The Cincinnati Commercial notes that despite many officers and vast funds, only a small amount of corruption has been traced to Republican officials. The piece reflects broad public opinion across the country on official conduct and integrity.
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Cincinnati
Governors Hayes and Schurz Meet in Columbus Depot
Gov. Hayes and Hon. Carl Schurz met by accident at the Columbus depot Saturday evening as Schurz was bound for St. Louis. They were introduced by ex-Gov. Noyes and spent a private chat in the depot dining room while the train waited. details of the conversation remain undisclosed.
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THE
Cincinnati Times
Hayes
Tilden
Boss Tweed
New York
Griswold
Hoffman
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Gov. Hayes
Carl Schurz
Columbus
Noyes
Political Platforms Offer Women Respectful Consideration
A commentary notes that the Republican platform promises women respectful consideration while the Democratic platform gives less emphasis. The author argues any consideration is better than none and comments on party approaches to female voters.
Coal shipments from Nelsonville top weekly tonnage
The week ending the 5th inst sees 3 714 tons of coal shipped from Nelsonville. This strong figure reflects steady demand for coal in the period and highlights Nelsonville's role in regional energy supply.
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Nelsonville
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