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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1875
Page
4
Republican leaders and newspapers in Ohio defend Gen Grosvenor as a strong candidate for the Legislature. Local papers from Lancaster, Gallipolis, Scioto and Jackson area outlets push back against Democratic efforts to unseat him, praising his public service and predicting re election with a decisive majority.
Ohio political factions across independents and Catholic papers unite with Democratic organs to oppose Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor of Athens county in the race for the House of Representatives. They label him a strong Republican leader who battled Democratic wrongs, while praising his oratory and urging support at the Court House address Friday night.
Last week meetings by Gen Grosvenor and Hon E A Stone drew large crowds. Grosvenor spoke earnestly on Free Schools and Honest Money and led Republicans in Athens county to back his bid for Representative.
The Logan Republican notes Gen. C. H. Grosvenor, Republican nominee for General Assembly from Athens County, faces fierce criticism from Democratic papers and local opponents. It suggests their push is tied to ongoing investigations into Democratic corruption and implies leadership in Columbus supports his defeat to halt further probes.
The Toledo Blade notes Democrats back an independent challenger to split the Republican vote and block General Grosvenor, the incumbent Republican nominee for the Legislature. It urges Athens county Republicans to unite and deliver a strong majority to Grosvenor, arguing he is a capable former legislator and deserves reelection.
The Catholic Columbian and the Catholic Universe criticized Gen. C. H. Grosvenor’s re election bid in Athens County as improper interference. The Akron Beacon denounces the intrusion and urges voters to support Grosvenor, praising his past service and character.
The Athens County community is urged to reelect General Charles H. Grosvenor to the State Legislature. He is described as a lawyer with uncommon legal attainments and a strong candidate for continued public service.
The Cleveland Leader lauds a speaker and thorough partisan who debated constitutional law with Democrats, highlighting his knowledge of the Legislature and service to Athens County. The Cincinnati Times notes strong Democratic opposition and Catholic press attacks aimed at defeating his re election, urging Republican and Democrat votes in his favor.
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