Catholic influence in Athens politics sparks call for rebuke
The Athens Journal urges Athens County voters to rebuke Catholic influence in local politics and backs Gen Grosvenor by presenting official records on the Geghan Bill from the 41st General Assembly. The excerpt notes party lines and quotes from Catholic and Democratic sources, highlighting a clash over religion and schooling.
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Athens Journal
Democratic State Central Committee
Bishop Rosecrans
Grosvenor
Ohio
Athens County
Geghan
Ohio House of Representatives
House Journal
Sixty-First General Assembly
Past note on Col Stanley in 1861 election record
A York Democrat letter cites poll books from Alexander township showing Col Stanley voting in 1861 while not voting in Lee, claims Tod and Jewett had 212 votes for Governor, McVeigh 212 for Senator, Brett none, and accuses Stanley of unfaithfulness that defeated Brett. The writer argues Democratic party impotence on a national stage.
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Nelsonville
Col. Stanley
Brett
York Township
Stanley
Alexander Township
Col
Tod
Jewett
McVeigh
Alexander
Lee
York Dem
Stanley and white man’s government in Pleasant Hill tale
Epistle from Pleasant Hill dated September 21 1875 cites Stanley’s prior 1867 campaign against Dr W P Johnson. It asserts he targets white voters, opposes darkey votes, and warns of religious and political clashes in a regional clash over education and funding.
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Pleasant Hill
Alexander
Stanley
W. P. Johnson
Col. Stanley
Darkey
Republicans Praised for steady course and strong leadership
A lengthy op-ed extols the Republican party as rightly guiding the nation through peril, praising its vigilance against fraud and dedication to discipline. It contrasts Democrats as uncertain and unpredictable, urging voters to support Republicans and refrain from aiding the opposition.
Declination of candidacy for Legislature by W W Poston
W W Poston withdraws from the race for the Legislature citing business demands and inability to canvass. He thanks independent voters of Athena county for their support and hints at another run in the future. A separate line attacks Allen and Cary, accusing them of causing financial confusion and hard times.
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John Lauer
Kupp’s Bridge
Athena
W. W. Poston
Allen and
Cary
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