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Ohio Republicans claim gains and policy aims
The Messenger outlines Ohio political shifts citing Republican gains in the 1880 census districts, calls for a short 1886 session, praises balance in penitentiary finances under GOP management, and critiques Cleveland era civil service reforms. It notes European tensions with Bulgaria and reports the death of former President Chester A. Arthur with a full biographical account.
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Ohio
Hoadly
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Union College
Washington County
N. Y
Vermont
New York City
Lemmon
Wm. M. Evarts
Jonathan Lemmon
Virginia
New York
Arthur
Republican Party
Morgan
Washington
Seymour
Gen
Grant
Port of
Senate
Chicago
Garfield
Bis