Republican State Convention to Meet at Columbus 1575
The Republican voters of Ohio are called to a state convention in Columbus on June 2, 1575 to nominate officers including Governor and Attorney General. Delegates from counties must be chosen by May 7, 1575 with representation based on votes for A. T. Wilcott in 1574. The table lists 1874 Secretary of State votes and each county’s delegate entitlement. this county has six.
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Ohio
Columbus
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
A. T. Wilcott
A. T. Wikoff
Com. RopsNey Foos
J. M. Smith
Portsmouth
Kentucky
Mr. Smith
Athens County Fair Grounds
Columbus chosen for Democratic State Convention
The Democratic State Convention will be held in Columbus on Thursday June 17. Ex United States Senator McCrory was last week nominated by Kentucky Democrats for Governor. The life of Harriet Martineau draws to a close with wide reputation on both sides of the Atlantic. The Chillicothe street railroad began regular business this week. The national debt decreased in April by 2 325 346 and stands at 2 151 309 431 remaining. The Pottsville Journal denounces trade unionism as responsible for much idleness crime and incompetency among workers. Destruction of grasshopper larvae in pest regions may be credited to extended cold weather. Religious revolt sweeps Mexico after expulsion of the Sisters of Charity. Monday marks the centennial of Ethan Allen’s capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Later reports reveal greater loss on the steamship Schiller than first believed with only fifteen saved. Vice President Wilson receives warm popular receptions on his southern trip. Southern antipathy to the negro appears to curb colored confectionery for children if reports are accurate.
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United States
Democratic Party
Political Organication
Republican Party
Bristow
Jewell
Pierrepont
Judge Pierrepont
Morrison R. Waite
William M. Evarts
Edwards Pierrepont
Yale College
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati Comercial
Carl Schurz
The
Ohio
Cincinnati
Gubernatorial Stakes Shape National Canvass Impacts
The piece argues the October State election will influence national politics, warning against Democratic control and noting GOP efforts to nominate reliable leaders. It highlights cabinet picks like Bristow Jewell and Pierrepont, debates on Bourbon Democracy, and references to public figures and events shaping 1876 campaigns.
Investigation of whisky frauds leads to 37 seizures
An investigation into alleged government frauds by whisky distillers and rectifiers ends with the seizure of 37 establishments, mainly in Chicago, St. Louis, and Milwaukee. The piece notes Democratic papers in the state oppose adopting a platform for the upcoming convention, arguing the party bears a bad record since attaining power locally.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Buffalo gnats devastate Fayette horses in early month
The Fayette Tennessee county reports a severe outbreak of buffalo gnats killing nearly five hundred head of horses in the first week of the month. The sixth annual meeting of the General Executive Committee of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in Baltimore on Wednesday the 5th. Officers chosen include Mrs F A Crook as President, Mrs Rick Batty as Secretary, and Mrs A Lowry as Assistant Secretary. Bishop Ames spoke in praise of the society’s work.
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Fayette
Tennessee
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
North-western
St. Louis
Cincinati
F. A Crook
Ric K. Batty
A. Lowry
Philadelphia
Bishop Ames
Washington County editorial on candidates Sibley Knowles
The Marietta Register editor hints at Sibley and Knowles as Washington County candidates for common pleas judges, praising Sibley and Knowles while urging fair cross-county support. It cautions Athens County not to count on Washington County splits, urging focus on qualified public trust nominees. Beecher trial witnesses recalled including Mrs. Moulton and Theodore Tilton as rebuttals are presented.
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Marietta Register
Washington County
Register
Sibley
Knowles
Common Pleas
Athens County
Beecher
THE
the Messenger
Party unity urged to name a suitable governor candidate
The Bellefontaine Republican argues the governorship is unpaid and many avoid it but asks the Republican party to unite and select a leading statesman to lead. It says others will answer the call out of duty and patriotism, leaving the choice to the party.
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Bellefontaine Republican
Republican Party
Michigan Republicans win decisive spring election
Official returns from all Michigan counties show a decisive Republican victory in the spring election with a majority over 25 000 and the largest poll in state history. The piece notes past tempers and unity against temperance reform and urges vigilance to protect the party gains. It also references Beauregard and a harsh prophecy about his actions after Bull Run.
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Michigan
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