Campaign notes and rally plans from the Athens county Republican committee
A dictation of campaign talk and local party actions includes promises of gains in November, a mass meeting in Wilksville, and calls to boost votes in York township and Bern. It mentions the Main Centennial Building, spurs for Gen Grosvenor, and a Republican rally in Columbia township with Gen. Grosvenor likely in attendance. It also references Georgia journeys, Indiana and South Carolina tension, and a precinct vote irregularity in Cincinnati Twentieth ward.
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Columbia Township
Gen. Grosvenor
Cincinnati
Ana
Fraudulent registration feared in New York and Brooklyn
The article alleges Confederate sympathizers in New York using fraudulent voter registration to boost Tilden and Hendricks while warning of Republican efforts to counteract. It cites official returns for state offices and a call to mobilize Republican votes as the campaign continues.
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New York
Brooklyn
Debatable Tilden Bid and Confederate Expense Claims
The piece argues that Tilden secured the Democratic nomination through money and pledges, warning that a Democratic victory could bankrupt the nation. It cites large Confederate era claims before Congress, condemns Republican indifference, and urges a strong Republican majority to avert fiscal disaster and preserve national credit. It references Sitting Bull and peace terms, urging vigilance ahead of elections.
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Hardihood
Indiana
Congress
Congressional Record
Confederate House
Democratic Party
County Should Increase Margin For Milton Barnes Vote
The county gave Hon. Milton Barnes a large majority of 1088 and aims to improve this at the November election. Voters are urged to push the majority to 1300, a gain of 212, with Republicans asked to mobilize for a stronger showing.
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Milton Barnes
Citizens urged to back Hayes Wheeler in Athens township
The Athens Journal calls Republicans in Athens township to vote early and work all day to maintain a Hayes Wheeler victory. It argues for free voting in the South and North and cites Barnes beating Van Verbee in a congressional district as a sign of influence. It also notes New York’s votes could shift toward the Hayes ticket.
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Athens
Hayes
North
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Wheeler
Caio
Barnes
van Verbee
Athens Journal
Order of Sale In Geo H Carpenter vs James Coyle et al
A court issues an order of sale in the case Geo H Carpenter versus James Coyle and others. The order directs the sale of specified property under the court’s supervision to satisfy claims and liens.
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Missis- Sippi
West
Vir
Geo. H. Carpenter
James Coyle
Court of Common Pleas
Athens
Ohio
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