Ohio Campaign Gossip and Political Attacks
A roundup of political chatter cites Governor West at Monticello tomb, Morton’s stabilizing condition, a Defiance county treasurer defaulter, and strong Parker Carpenter backing. It notes partisan battles over registry law, Hamilton county forecasts for Republicans, and a Plum street clash in Cincinnati. It also mentions Meigs County Republican gains and questions Grosvenor’s Washington mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge West
Gen. Sheridan
Pomeroy
Meigs
Silence and suspicion surround John W. Scott on party loyalty
A lengthy editorial questions John W. Scott's silence on rumored deals to betray his party for a Republican Senate candidate. It argues prudence, honesty, and decency demand denial or clarification within days, warns of political bargaining, and praises loyal York Township Republicans while condemning alleged cross-ticket maneuvers and deceitful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Scott
U. S. Senate
Scott
United States
Political honor and Grosvenor in Washington debated
The Cincinnati Enquirer headlined Charley Grosvenor as a political blackmailer but supporters insist he was in Washington on legitimate Ohio campaign business. The piece notes Grosvenor’s alleged public-spirited record and questions the paper’s framing. It also reports Defiance county defalcation widening a Democratic count. Republican counties are said to have clean records. The mention ends with Nelsonville weekly Mirror debut and a farewell note to a rival journal.
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Ledger-Standard
Indiana
Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer
Charley Grosvenor
Washington
Grosvenor
Defiance
Republicans Praise Harmony and Pioneer County Ticket
The Athens county political scene is marked by unified Republican support for the county ticket and Sheriff Parker Carpenter. The piece urges active campaigning, notes past falsehoods about Carpenter, and endorses H. C. Drinks for State Senator while promoting D. Drinkle’s potential election and urging outreach to voters.
Re-elect Geo Falloon County Surveyor
The Republican party urges voting to re-elect Geo Falloon, praising his one term for saving taxpayers money and insisting opponents seek to overturn the office. The piece links statewide elections to national prosperity and stable governance, urging citizens to back continued leadership in county surveying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Geo. Falloon
Fame and markets echo from Ohio to New York
A York Herald reference to a Mr Grosvenor from Ohio prompts a remark from the Cincinnati Commercial. Monday's New York Tribune notes a $2 per barrel flour decline while Athens shows a $0.60 rise. The Cincinnati Gazette argues that bad crops hurt Democrats and inflationists. Eisner is deemed a dead weight in Hamilton County with worsening momentum.
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Grosvenor
Ohio
New York Herald
Washington
Cincinnati
N. Y. Tribune
Athens
Beat Family
Eisner
Hamilton County
Personal politics threaten Republican unity in Athens county
The piece argues that personal aims disrupt the party's strength and urges Republicans to reject selfish figures. It notes Sheriff Carpenter’s re election support, critiques mudslinging, cites New York Tribune on party demoralization, and calls for a decisive county and state ticket victory in October. It highlights Henry Beckman’s wartime trophy return and urges renewed, prudent campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Partial Destruction of the Patent Office Fire
A Washington City blaze at the Patent Office destroyed the roof and upper wings, with 50 000 to 75 000 models lost. Lower floors survived, many records damaged, but no lives lost. Government loss estimated at 600 000 dollars due to spontaneous combustion of patent chemicals.
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Patent Office
Washington City
Interior Department
Pension Office
Land Office
Indian Office
Washington
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William H. West
Logan
Ferdinand Vogeler
Hamilton
William W. Johnson
Lawrence
John M. Millikin
Butler
George K. Nash
Franklin
Supreme Court
Dwight Crowell
Ashtabula
J. F. Lukens
Portage
Board of Public Works
A. W. Lucky
Ottawa
H.C. Drinkle
Judicial Ticket
Common
Samuel S. Knowles
Republican County
Fafimary
Charles Townsend
Jewrtt
W.S. Minear
Wwa
J. Frame
Fat Ker Carpenter
Wick
Wilson
Rge Falloon
L. W. Russell
James C. Bower
Fernandina
Jefferson
Montecello
Morton
Defiance County
Touder
Park Carpenter
Major Jewett
Athens Journal
Carpenter
Journal
VorTers
Parker Carpenter
The
Young
Plum Street
Wnon
Republican Executive Committee
Tmat Hess
York Township
York
Mr. Parker
Parker
Mirror
Messia, Artz & Dorsey
Nelsonville
Finsterwald
Mr. Wilson
Armstrong
H. C. Drinks
Drinkle
George Falloon
Congress
Cincinnati Gazette
New York Tribune
Workingmen’s Party
Gen. Halpin
Cincinnati Irish Vindicator
Henry Beckman
Co. H 47Th
Fort McAllister
Georgia
Sherman
Horace Crane
Savannah
Republican State Executive Committee
Columbus Dispatch
H. Grosvenor
Civil Service
Iron Schurtz
Carl
Partiail
TE Patent Office
Shipka Pass
Tyirnova
Tirsnova
New Leaf
Allen
Uardian
M. C. Wright
Bingham Gabriel
Mary A. Gabriel
Minton
Lafayette Hawk
James Mayhuggh
W.B. Foster
Sale Stables
North End
Main Street
Omio
Canaanville
N. Warren
Thomas Ellis
Melzer N. Fuller
Thomas L. Minton
S.j.bowman
the Home Manufacturing Co
Middleport Ohio
Troy
D. C. Cornwell
Perkins Drug Store
Owio
the Bank OF Athens
Athens, C
John Brown
J. D. Brown
Cashier
C. C. Farquhar
Zanesville, Ohio
Warren House
Farquhar
M. D
Alden Fruit Preserving CO
Rts Tyson
Guysville
City
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