Grosvenor Denied on Geghan Bill in Ohio Speech
Gen Grosvenor defends his voting record on the Geghan bill during a September 30 1875 address in Athens County Ohio asserting false Democratic charges and citing witnesses including Hon John Haag and others to support his stance. He claims newspapers and party leaders seek to defeat him and defend his actions as constitutional.
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Feoreh
Ohio
Tgrosvebur
Cincinnati Enquirer
Maudlin Hocking Sentinel
Wayne County
Democrat
McArthur Enquirer
John G. Thompson
Democratic Executive Committee
Catholic Universe
Bishop Gilmore
Cleveland
Bishop Rosecrans
Columbus
Athens County
House
Athens County Democratic Committee
Thurman
Herald
Cleveland Herald
Geghan
the Herald
Willy
The
Universe
Enquirer
Grosvenor
Athens
Hayes
Thompson
Lucas County
House of Representatives
Pape
Sherman
Boyce
Chapman
Meigs
John M. Haag
Committee On Judiciary
Napoleon, O
M. Haag
A.D
Grosvenor Vote Clash Over Geghan Bill At Legislature
A witness recounts Gen Grosvenor voting against amendments to the Geghan Bill amid a heated House debate. He asserts clerical influence and political manipulation by Catholic factions and predicts his own election victory despite opposition.
Campaign Bias in Athens County as Grosvenor Faces Defeat
The Athens County campaign centers on defeating Gen. Grosvenor, with Democratic support and church-backed effort. Proponents accuse opponents of money and vilification while praising Grosvenor as a capable Republican defender in the Assembly. A specie basis is urged to revive business and deter inflation, with Europe unlikely to lend until inflation fears ease.
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Europe
The Dog Tax Amendment Debate In Ohio
A call to voters to support a constitutional amendment granting the General Assembly power to impose a dog tax, confiscate and kill dogs for nonpayment, with 1873 1874 state data on dogs and sheep losses and county impacts. The piece urges farmers to consider the issue amid campaigns and public notices of related events.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Athens County
Cuyahoga
Ohio governor cites corruption claim in fall Washington speech
A Washington speech by Governor Allen in fall quotes him saying Democrats won power in Ohio after opponents ruled for twenty years and asserts no corruption cases found. The passage is challenged as false given the period before Democrats held office for many months.
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Allen
Washington D. C
Ohio
Priests’ Political Interference Fails in New Jersey Vote
The article reports that priestly meddling in New Jersey politics failed as constitutional amendments backed by clergy were ratified by about fifteen thousand votes. It notes Ohio aims to follow New Jersey’s example next Tuesday.
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New Jersey
Ohio
State Republican momentum sparks nationwide rallies
Oxn10 buzzes with enthusiasm for the State ticket as vast gatherings flood Republican meetings nationwide. Immense outpourings and optimistic cheers unfold, signaling strong support and a confident rallying cry for victory.
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Towa
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Reason
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Monday Creek Township
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