Ohio Valley Editorial Union Meeting Call
The Ohio Valley Editorial Union meeting is called to be held in McArthur Vinton county with dates June 11 and 12 to gather editors and sympathizers. Officers named last year include S A Griswold as president FE Alderman secretary John T Raper and executives C FE M Jennings W W Bond S M MacMillan. All editors are urged to attend and support the craft.
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Ohio Valley
Chillicothe
McArthur
Vinton County
S. A. Griswold
Lancaster Gazette
Nominations at State Republican Convention and Other News
The Republican State Convention nominated Rutherford B. Hayes for Governor Thos L Young for Lieutenant Governor Mel Ilvainne for Chief Justice James Williams for Auditor and John Little for Attorney General all incumbents except Hayes who has previously served 1568 to 1872 foreseeing a third term. Columbus prepares to host the Ohio Editorial Association. Two penitentiary convicts were shot and recaptured during an escape attempt. Funeral for Col James C Mc Coy on the Sherman staff held at Trinity Church Columbus. The Beecher trial verdict is expected this week.
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Rutherford B. Hays
Thos. L. Young
Mel Ilvainne
James Williams
John Little
Gen. Hays
James C. McCoy
General Sherman
Trinity Church
Columbus
Pioneers of Franklin County Invite All to State Picnic
The pioneer association of Franklin County extends a general invitation to pioneers statewide and friends to attend the annual picnic on the fair ground near Columbus next Saturday.
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Pioneer Association
Franklin County
Friends
Fair Ground
Columbus
Paul Boyton Completes Channel Swim With Rubber Suit
Paul Boyton, an American likely from Ohio, completed a second attempt to swim the English Channel using an inflated indine rubber suit. The Beecher trial draws to a climax as Mr Evarts begins his closing argument, expected today, with a speech described as sparkling witty and sharply argued.
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Paul BoyTon
English
France
England
Paul
Beecher
Mr. Evarts
Mr. Evart
Sioux accept 25000 for ceding hunting lands near Black Hills
A Washington conference with United States authorities and Sioux delegates resulted in the Indians taking 25000 in exchange for relinquishing a large portion of Nebraska hunting grounds including the Black Hills. They will receive territory ten to fifteen miles south of the Nebraska river. The agreement marks a significant land transfer despite ongoing negotiations.
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United States
Washington
Nebraska
Black Hills
Nebraska River
University gains trustee General Ewing as decorous progress shines
The Ohio University appoints General Ewing as a trustee, praising his lineage and past service. The piece notes campus improvements and a sense of revival, with the light of progress brightening the institution and alumni returning for commencement. DECORATION day events unify ex Union and Confederate soldiers, highlighted by Major S. W. Reid’s call for fraternal harmony and shared national pride.
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8. W. Reid
Cincinnati
Spring Grove Cemetery
South
Reed
Waste from Pennsylvania coal strikes sparks new market
The Pittsburg Commercial reports that mine waste and coal dirt from anthracite and bituminous operations are being reused locally and shipped to market. The process promises to transform refuse from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states into a valuable new energy source with minimal capital and near coal-like steam generation.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Ohio
Frightful church fire claims sixty six lives at South Holyoke
A South Holyoke church fire during an evening service killed sixty six people and possibly up to seventy five. A candle lit the drapery near a Virgin Mary statue initiating the blaze as about seven hundred crowded worshippers attended. Many in the gallery perished on the stairs or were trampled as they tried to escape. The front entrance limited egress and the blaze lasted about twenty minutes.
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South Holyoke
Massachusetts
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Pay Up
The Jackson Standard editor muses on a vague familiar urge tied to past dues and urges delinquent subscribers to settle accounts promptly. The piece notes that no business can run without money and pokes fun at the feeling of forgotten debts.
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Tuhe
Jackson Standard
Messeneen
Treasury Issues Additional Five-Twenty Bonds Series Four
The Secretary of the Treasury called in another 10 million dollars of five-twenty bonds, fourth series. Bond numbers 20,301 to 1,000, 51,601 to 59,100, 27,501 to 41,900, and 50,651 to 91,500 were appended in specified denominations. Interest on these bonds ceases September 1.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Grant Letter Reveals Stance on Third Term Issue
The Cinclapati Gazette reports President Grant’s response to the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention’s anti third term stance. He says no law bars a third term, would not seek it, and would only accept if duty compelled. He favors honoring Republican will without compromising personal wishes.
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Pennsylvania
Grant
Ohio
Cinclapati Gazette
Athens Village Ordinance Levies 1875 Tax Mills
An 1875 Athens Ohio ordinance levies taxes on assessments for municipal purposes. It sets total 5.66 mills divided among general expense 5.10, public hall 2.50, lamp fund 2.0, and police 0.5. effective January 1, 1875, with attestation by Golden and Shelton.
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Tews Hall
John Peter Pillicoddy
O’scuttle
Athens
Athens County
Ecinanse
Jane
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