Republican State Convention platform and figures
The piece reports on the Ohio Republican State Convention platform endorsing tariff for revenue and equal rights, calls for currency restoration to specie value, banking freedom, and end to distorting political abuses. It cites figures on Congress elections, remarks on railway policy, and notes labor and industrial issues tied to the era. It mentions Gov. Allen and Thurman in the Democratic side and coverage of August economic shifts and public debt figures.
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Oho
Seavine
Telearity
Cername
Business Intrests Co
Fonso
Generalis
Tinin Siemens
Optus
Oldham's Ties to Railroads Questioned in Congressional Race
In the Congressional contest for Ohio's district the article argues Mr. Oldham's extensive connections to Baltimore Short Line Cincinnati routes and related railroads raise concerns about his public duties. It notes his roles as director and attorney and questions whether personal interests align with national legislation on cheap transportation and monopoly regulation.
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Ted Kobasrner
Oldhem
Oldham
Democratic Party
Ohio
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Starietta
Long
Congress
Times of Spirit
Baltimore , Ohio
West
Seaboard
Reign of terror cited in Southern states overreach
A political tract condemns mob violence in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, arguing authorities are powerless and urging voters to back Nelson H. Van Voor-den for Congress. It attacks Wylie H. Oldham’s stance, cites Grange ties, and warns of direct taxation and free trade shifts if Democrats win.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Wylie H. Oldham
Congress
Chilling Ohio Journal Call for Strict Reconstruction
An Ohio State Journal article condemns Ku Klux Klan violence and urges decisive federal action in Reconstruction. It decries white supremacist brutality, calls for life-for-life justice, and advocates thorough military retribution to curb outrages. The piece frames rebuilding as essential and insists on strong government response.
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Oho State Journal
Ohio
Ku Klux
Debate over Van Vorhes stance on school integration
The Athens Messenger is urged to seek explicit public stance from Mr. Van Vorhes on mixing degroes and whites in common schools. The piece criticizes opponents, questions Oldham’s Civil War stance, and endorses Van Vorhes as a staunch reformer opposed to railroad and political corruption. It notes Democratic hopes to nominate a Supreme Court judge and criticizes Judge Gilmore. It mentions a failed direct telegraph cable project and lists the Democratic ticket and endorsements including a favorable notice for Van Vorhes.
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Athens Messenger
Congress
Oldham
Democratic Party
Judge Stone
Judge Gilmore
Hardihood
Gilmore
Supreme Bench
Ohio Democrats Face Repudiation Debate
The Times notes Ohio politics are central to a national challenge as Democrats in Indiana are condemned for repudiation while Ohio Republicans must guard against endorsing a dangerous platform. It argues Thurman leads a discerning Ohio Democratic group and predicts repudiation would trigger a broader national clash.
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New York
Times
the Times
Ohio
Ward
Indiana
United States Senate
Thurman
Gilmore Nominated for Ohio Supreme Bench Slammed in Telegraph
The Butler County Telegraph attacks Judge Gilmore as unfit for the Ohio Supreme Court, citing drunkenness and profligate behavior. It accuses him of protracted sprees, a derailed court record, and improper actions during Lindley’s embezzlement trial, urging voters to know his bad habits across Butler Preble and Warren counties.
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Tus Hamilton
Butler Co
Telegraph
Ohio
Supreme Court
Gilmore
Supreme Bench
Jese
Butler County
Butter County
Lindley
Butler
Preble
Warren
Van Vorhes Nominated for Congress at Republican Convention
The Republican Convention at Marietta on Wednesday nominated N. H. Van Vorhes for Congress in the upcoming October election. The Marble County News lauds his 80 year political record and his prior role as Speaker of the Ohio State House, calling him a straightforward and honorable candidate who will serve constituents well.
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Marietta
N. H. van Vorhes
Congress
van Vorhes
House of Representatives
Ohio
Timber Call Presa le Us
Mfeigt Coune Ty News
Nomination of N H Van Vorhes for Congress Endorsed
The district meeting at Marietta nominated Hon N H Van Vorhes of Athens County for Congress with strong Meigs County support. A full delegation attended and generally voted for Van Vorhes, seen as a sincere, capable candidate. Outside Meigs County few would have pleased the party more.
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Marietta
N. H. van Vorhes
Athens County
Congress
van Vorhes
Meigs County
Meigs Co. Telegraph
Outrage and political upheaval loom in the South
The Louisville Courier Journal notes radical threats from White League and Ku Klux Klan proxies, warning that the next House may not be radical. Bleeding conflicts in Kentucky and Tennessee push parties to bear heavy loads, with editor Boardman lamenting the unchallenged bloody totals and urging redress.
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White League
House of Representatives
Kentucky
Tennessee
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South
Democratic Party
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