Rail progress and political notes from the era
Reports announce the Columbus and Toledo Railroad aiming for completion by next November and Crook’s forceful effort to quell Black Hills outrages. Other items include Hayes’s possible nomination, debts reductions, train speeds, whisky prosecutions, and a note on Abdul Aziz’s abdication and mental state.
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Columbus and
Toledo
Crook
Black Hills
Washington
Sultan
Abdul Aziz
Workingmen urged to back Republican inflation fears
A workers focused appeal warns that Republican triumphs in the canvass are vital to labor and warns against inflation offered by Ohio Democrats. It argues inflation would raise food and rent while gold moves higher and stresses the dangers of meddling with public finances and excess currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Ohio Democrats
Hayes for President Dominates Columbus Meeting Survey
A Columbus gathering organized Republicans to promote Gov. Hayes at the Cincinnati convention. The piece lauds Hayes as a capable leader with national stature and past gubernatorial success, arguing his nomination would secure a sweeping GOP victory in Ohio. It also attacks Democratic candidates and House personnel amid the campaign context.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Gov. Hayes
Eiaut
House of Representatives
Grosvenor
Hayes Club
Gen. Hays
Ohio
Hayes
Obie
Republic
Publican Versus Democratic Administration Debate
The piece argues that while corruption concerns persist, a Treasury report shows Republican governance outperformed Democratic rule in customs and disbursements from 1860 to 1875. It cites lower losses and better management under Republicans and denounces anti Republican doom sayers. Gen. Grosvenor endorses Hayes as Ohio backs his presidential bid.
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Treasury
Customs Department
Customs Bureau
Treasury Department
Exposition note draws praise from English judge
A glowing letter from Sir Charles Reid of London praises the National Exposition in Philadelphia as an intellectual feast. He cites its world class display, predicts broad influence on peace and national ties, and urges excursion parties to visit the Philadelphia display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reid
London
Philadelphia
Local Ads and Remedies Highlighted in Commerce Listings
The page promotes low style shoes at Essie N. Hoyt & Co. near Warren House and advertises Dr. Ayer’s medicines with claims of effectiveness. It also notes discounted watches at Clay McClain’s, a house and lot for sale, an office for Mansane KK, and cement and lime prices with a trade discount from Arwens Gas Light Company.
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Essie N. Hoyt & Co
Warren House
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Milton Barnes
Guernsey County
Supreme Court
W. W. Boynton
Lorain County
Public Works
James C. Evans
Delaware County
N. H. van Voruers
Patrick Pickens
George Bower
Newark
the Messenger
R. B. Hayes
N. H. van Vorus
Congress
Gallipolis
New York City
San Francisco
Bristow
United States Treasury
Democrats
House
A. B. Monahan
Jackson
H. C. Jones
McArthur
H. C. Neal
Ironton
Sen Francisco
Big Springs
Julesburg
Nane
Anor Hayes
Blaine
Little Rock Road
Fisher
Rnobbery
Publican
Democratic Administration
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
The
New York Tribune
C. S. Bartlett
Cinyseenen's
Messengeree
E. J. Cooper
Athens
Orlor & Farley
Wooster
Maas
J. C
United States
Mr. C
John Dean
West State Street
D. Zenner & Co
Selig & Co’s
Ayer
Clay McClain
Kent
Mansane
Louisville
Arwens Gas Light Company
Great One Price Store
A. Ind
FEM
Realy Mall
M.shulig && CO
Court House
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