Republican State Convention and Notable Local News
The Messenger notes the Ladies' State Temperance Convention call and Urbana in-session Grand Council of the Independent Order of Red Men. It reports Col. Hurst’s marriage in Chillicothe, a day of fasting in Missouri for the grasshopper threat, and Mack of the Sandusky Register as a GOP lieutenant governor contender. Also mentions Jesse D. Bright’s illness, Athens Messenger court-house ambition, and Gen. Frank P. Barr’s blood transfusions. The piece covers the Ohio Editorial Association excursion, local satire on editors, public sentiment toward Democracy, and Cincinnati Musical Festival success with mass attendance and masterworks performed.
Signs of the Times Claim on Republicans and Know Nothings
A quotation from the Circleville Democrat and its Democratic contemporaries argues against the idea that Republicans will adopt Know Nothing ideas. The piece challenges the notion as unfounded and partisan commentary.
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Circleville
Whisky frauds prosectution to be pursued by Bristow
Secretary Bristow had an interview with Judge Pierre pont on Monday about the intended prosecution of persons engaged in whisky fraud. Papers and documents related to the case were referred to Commissioner Pratt by Solicitor Wilson.
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Bristow
Pierrepont
Pratt
Wilson
County reports patronage clarified by monopoly concession
We relieve Nelsonville Miner anxiety over its share of county commissioners reports by conceding a monopoly of that patronage for our purposes.
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Nelsonville
Death of Columbus Gazette editor Charles B Glenn
Mr. Charles B Glenn editor of the Columbus Gazette died in Columbus on Monday at age forty. He had lived in Columbus most of his life and was active in several orders including Masons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.
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Charles 8. Glenn
Columbus Gazette
Glenn
Columbus
Masons, Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
General removal of revenue officials planned
A general removal of Internal Revenue Bureau officers is contemplated to fill sixty positions with honest men. The changes target gaugers and storekeepers and will occur as soon as names are obtained.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Railroad bid to curb petroleum trade fails to deter suppliers
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad plans a combination with Pennsylvania producers to restrict delivery and barge transport to the seas board via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The trade is too large and complex to be contained by such a restraint.
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Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Pennsylvania
Alfor Transportation
The
Seas Board
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Breckinridge Dies at Home in Lexington
The obituary notes General John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky died Monday at his Lexington home after a year of illness. A biographical sketch recalls his manhood, wartime campaigns, political faults tied to his era, and his later quiet retirement as the nation remembered his controversial record.
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John C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Lexington
Cincinnati
Democratic Daily Herald Fails Amid Turbulent Launch
A fledgling Democratic Daily Herald launched last week failed after issuing four numbers. Observers praise its editorial corps but blame the hostile Columbus atmosphere and drinking aboard the steamship Schiller, whose sinking followed orders to sail on time amid fog.
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Democratic Daily Herald
Columbus
Franklin County
Tax cuts spark debate in Ohio Legislature
The Portsmouth Times argues the last Ohio Legislature cut state and local taxes by reducing county officers salaries, while predicting the County Fee bill will raise tolls for farmers. It cites a prior turnpike toll reduction as evidence and notes Democrats rarely succeed as tax reducers.
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Ohio
Portsmouth
the Times
Ohio Senate
Senator Sargent and the presidents toll of unrest
The third term issue is cited with Senator Sargent of California quoting the President saying he had no rest during the war nor during the succeeding administration and faces two more years of labor. Columbus editors and city correspondents met in the Board of Trade room to plan welcome and entertainment for the Ohio Editorial Association meeting scheduled for June 34 in Columbus.
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M. M. Greene
Hocking Valley Railroad
Columbus
Ohio Editorial Association
Sargent
California
Board of Trade Room
The Catholic Question in Ohio Politics
The Akron Daily Argus attacks Democratic leaders for allegedly aiding church influence over state institutions. It warns that backing church-state entanglements endangers civil liberties and risks producing despotism, urging Democrats to oppose priestcraft and safeguard the republic.
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Akron Daily Argus
Ohio
Democratic Party
The
Argus
Rome
Republican Party
Europe
Man Church
Promising Peach Yield Forecast From Mid Atlantic Regions
Brief notes from over one hundred points in New Jersey Delaware and Maryland predict an abundant peach crop this season barring severe late frosts. Cold weather slows bud growth reducing frost risk and suggests a late season with shipments starting about two weeks later than usual. A separate item reports a sixteen year old boy died after being accidentally shot while hunting near Ripley.
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New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
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Grand Council of the Independent Order of Red Men
Urbana
Chillicothe
Sam. H. Hurst
Fredrika Hanby
Missouri
Mack
Sandusky Register
Jesse D. Bright
Indiana
Baltimore
Athens Messenger
Court House
McConnellsville Herald
Frank P. Barr
James M. Comly
Ironton Commercial
Columbus Sunday News
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Orion
Job
Schiller
Thomas
Philadelphia Press
Jennings
Spiit
Jere
iMonroe Democrat
Woodsfield Spirit
James Ross
Ripley
Attee
Leven Oliver
Athens County
Emanuel Miller
Albert B. Voorheis
Lewis E. Miller
Miller
Philip Haning
Robert Lyle
Rickey
L. Oliver
Robert Figley
M. E. Church
Gallipolis
Oliver
Rowan & Jewett
Athens
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E. Oore
James Ballard
John Ballard
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Music Books
Mathushek & Hardman
Taylor & Farley
A.J. McCune
Gheriff’s
William Wilson
John H. McPherson
Athens County Common Pleas
Canaan Township
Devoll
N. Warren
W. A. Root
Apes
Desteiguer & Jewett
Pitif’s Atty’s
Board of Education
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Albany
Everyrsan
John
Black
Martin Melengmia
Age Pst
P. F. Smith
W. F. Pilcher
J.P
Troy Township
A. D
Martin McLaughlie
Oseph Simmon
Frederick Finsterwald
Yaree Simmons
Aythens
Vate
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LDA Jewett
Lo Be
Chauncey
Sincerly
J. & F. L. Ballard
Atness
Onto
Young Wild Wagoner
Old Wild Wagoner
Capt
Nehemiah Warren
Copper Bottom
J.M. Smitry
J. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
Parmera
Athens County Fair Grounds
Tan Yard
Wees
John R. Bowles
John RK
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Xenia
M. Elliot
Armstead
Hien Sreest
Columbue, Chico
India
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Athens, Ohio
Tron and Steel
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