The Might of Money in Ohio Boss Brice Fight
A heated 1895 letter from Curvenant Ohio charges Calvin S. Brice with “Bosses and Boodle” tactics and declares an election-day verdict against him. The writer accuses Brice of corrupt funding, bribery, and damning political influence, urging voters to rebuke his money power and support reform.
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Calvin S. Brice
New York
Oho
Purchase
Str
Allen O. Myers
Ritchie
Hull
Layton
Smalley
Ohio
Calvins
Brice
Hoeffer
Darke County
Hoefter
Calvin
Bince
Boss Boodler
Democratic Party
Republican Committee
Scheme to Buy Votes With Unregistered Black Voters
A report from near the Democratic state headquarters recounts leaders discussing a plan to “fix it” by distributing coins to unregistered Black voters on election day while denying funds to those who register, allowing manipulators to control voting outcomes and bargains.
Great Orator to Visit Ohio for Republican Campaign
The Hon. Charles Emory Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press and former minister to Russia under the Harrison administration, is billed as a distinguished speaker for Ohio's Republican campaign. Described as magnetic, eloquent, and logical, he is among the era’s top stump orators. The piece also cites notes on free wool costs and a Brooke County man’s long-running corn field, plus a quip about earth division from Harper’s Round Table.
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Ohio
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
Hood's Savsaparilia Claims Real Merit
An advertising note touts Hood's Savsaparilia as uniquely real merit cures, claiming effectiveness after other preparations fail and asserting Hood's is the sole oral remedy.
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Hood
Hloord
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Boosts Woman Health
In a personal testimonial Mrs L Keviy of Patchogue L I endorses Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills claiming they cured uterine and kidney troubles after eight pregnancies and a difficult change of life. She attaches her photo with her grandson to urge others to try the remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Excursion Rates to Atlanta via Buckeye Route
Excursion tickets to Atlanta, Ga for Cotton States Exposition are on sale at all stations of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway. Buckeye Route offers low fares for fall and winter travel to the South from central and northern Ohio. Inquiries directed to C. H. V. & T. Ry. agents for routes and rates.
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Atlanta
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
Ohio
Trains Leave Athens On B&O Schedule
B and O Southwestern Railway lime table lists Athens departures for Cincinnati St Louis Louisville Chicago daily except Sunday. Times include 3:12 am 12:35 pm 8:20 am to Cincinnati 3:12 am 12:35 pm 1:27 pm and 8:18 pm to Louisville 18 spin 8:20 am 12:17 pm. For rates and sleepers contact L H Reutinger Athens ticket agent or G B Wareel assistant gen pass agent Cincinnati.
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Athens
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Iva
Lza
tExcept
L. H. Reutinger
G. B. Wareel
Gen’ Pass
Change of Train Times at Athens May 19
On and after Sunday May 19 Kanawha and Michigan trains will arrive and depart from Athens with No 1 and 2 daily. Other trains daily except Sunday. All trains travel solid to Columbus and Charleston.
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Kanawha and
Michigan
Athens
Columbus
Charleston
No Mileage Ticket Equals it Buckeye Ticket
A mileage ticket called No Mileage Ticket Equals it Buckeye Ticket offers unlimited travel across many lines including B. and O. System west of Pittsburgh and Erie Lines West of Salamanca, Big Four, B. and O. S.W. System, C. H. and D. Ry., and 99 other railroads. Priced at $20.00 valid one year. Obtain leaflets from C. H. V. and T. Ry. agents or write W. H. Fisher Columbus Ohio.
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Pittsburgh
Erie
Salamanca
Big Four
Teaflet
W. H. Fisher
Columbus
Ohio
Buckeye
Nothing Like It The Ohio Central Mill Age Ticket
Advertising note touting an all-system mileage ticket covering B and O west of Pittsburgh and the Big Four. Claims best value for full routes, with one year validity and price of 20 dollars. Contacts Ohio Central agents or Mouton Hour G P A Toledo Ohio.
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Pittsburg
Ohio Central
Mouton Hour
Toledo
Ohio
Great Book Covers Vast Transportation Lines
A promotional note for the Ohio Central Lines Thousand Mile Tickets claims the book represents 16,000 miles of transportation lines. It highlights 500 mile books usable between Toledo Ohio and Gauley Bridge West Virginia, limited to one year from sale and priced at ten dollars through F H Hyseun, Athens Ohio.
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Ohio Central Lines
Toledo
Ohio
Gauley Bridge
W. Va
F. H. Hyseun
Athens
Long Horseback Ride Through Ohio By Bert Carpenter
Mr. Bert Carpenter nephew of Judge Bethe travels from Newton Illinois to the Hocking Valley in a record long horseback journey averaging fifty miles daily. He visits relatives north of Columbus and at Nelsonville before reaching Judge Bethel's home Tuesday last. He aims to improve his health and plans to return via Mammoth Cave Kentucky.
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Bert Carpenter
Judge Bethe
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Newton
Ilinois
Knights of the Saddie
Columbus
Nelsonville
Judge Bethel
Washington Letter notes rift in Cleveland Stevenson orbit
Washington Letter from Oct 28 1895 reports tensions between President Cleveland and Vice President Stevenson. It notes Stevenson’s public reticence and history of resisting Cleveland’s commands, with commentary on influence and office patronage. The piece also mentions a German influence fund in Maryland politics and Republican efforts to counter bribery. Logan.
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Stevenson
Atlanta
Illinois
Cleveland
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
Senate
Maryland
Baltimore
Logan
Athens Markets Corrected Weekly Prices Report
Wheat 60 to 65c per bushel Buckwheat 90c to $1.00 Oats 28c to 35c Corn 25c to 35c Timothy 2.00 to 2.25 Clover 3.75 to 5.75 Onions 40c to 60c Apples 15c to 25c Pears 40c to 75c Potatoes 35c to 40c Beans 1.50 to 2.00 Butter 15c to 20c Cabbage 1c to 11c Country ham 8c to 10c Country shoulder 5c to 7c Lard 6c to 9c Country pork 6e Eggs 1c to 18c Hay baled 15 to 18 Hay bulk 12 to 15 Flour 3.50 to 4.25 Chop feed 20 to 22 Bran 16 to 18 Shorts 18 to 20 Oilmeal feed 20 to 22 Beef cattle 24 to 34c Sheep 0. Ye to 24c Lamb 6c live Veal 3c to 3c live Steak 10c to 12c Roast 10c Beef prices. Buckeye Mileage appeal. Buckeye Route agents.
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Shorts
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Public Opinion
Curvenant, O
United States Senate
James E. Campbell
Ple
Brice and Hoeffer
Joux Sanperns
Brooke County
Whitie
Harper’s Round Table
Lydia E. Pinkhaws
Lydia EK
Pinkhan
Atlanta Exposition
O. S-W. RY
Ohio Central Millage
Washington, D. C
Kaeon
Sa & U
ST. Jacobs
Sapolio
Zliziz
Mpee Orban Rompipal
Church & CO
Herb Medicine CO
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NEW York Weekly Tribune
United States
Messenger and Herald
the Messenger and
Geo. W. Beat
Tribune
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