Ohio and West Virginia Vote Totals Reported in Early Returns
News from Ohio and West Virginia shows Republicans leading in key precincts with early results placing Ohio's statewide majority around 10 000 to 12 000 in favor of the Republicans and West Virginia counts reflecting mixed gains for both parties. Reports cite specific congressional districts and county tallies, noting Roberts Butterworth and Outhwaite among Ohio winners, while West Virginia shows contested governor races and uneven county results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Benjamin Butterworth
Cheries E. Brown
James FE. Campbell
Charles M. Anderson
Benjamin LeFevre
William D. Will
George FE. Seney
John L. Coll
W. C. Cooper
R. Venth
E. F. Ellsbury
Albert C. Thompson
Joseph HH. Outhwaite
Charles IL Grosvenor
R. Wilteenth
Beriah Wilkins
George W. Geddes
Joseph D. Taylor
R. Highthteenth
Isaac H. Taylor
Ezra B. Taylor
William McKinley, Jr
Lwenty
Martin A. Feran
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Converse
Congress
Lucas County
Robimson
Newman
Common Pleas
Wood County
Henry County
Columbus
West Virginia
Warmine
W. Va
Burton
Wetzel County
Harrison County
Maxwell
Broade County
Wilson
Summers County
Charleston
Kanawha County
Fayette County
Wheeling
Fairmount
Pleasant County
Ohio County
Hancock County
Preston County
Garfield
Piedmont
Cameron
Taylor County
Mineral County
Hampshire
Greenbrier
Putnam County
Grant County
Democratic State Committee
Leonard
Democratic Committee
Catching the Octopus by Zeppo at Sea
In this Gentlemen's Magazine tale Zeppo stands in a boat bow with a tin can glass bottom view pipe to spot octopuses. He lowers bait to lure and land the mollusk then watches it writhe and die, impressed by the ink and color changes before Lent dishes of octopedias.
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Zeppo
Octopedia
Gentlemen’s Magazine
Medieval Student Notebooks Reveal University Life in Italy
The article describes medieval students copying lectures in bound manuals with monograms and sharing them among peers. It notes the professor’s engaging style, anecdotes from his career, and humorous asides that drew applause in a British Quarterly Review excerpt referencing Bartolo and the universities of Perugia and Assisi.
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Dominus
Italy
Bartolo
Assisi
University of Perugia
Cino
British Quarterly Review
Color in the Depths of Ocean Light and Fish Vision
Yale Professor Verrill argues that light exists at great ocean depths, based on deep sea fish eyes and color. Coral and crustacean brilliance are explained as protection, with sunlight reaching to about 3000 fathoms as a sea-green halo, per Demorest's Monthly.
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Verrill
Yale College
United States Fish Commission
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Demorest
Wart returns to city. Fitzgibbons recalls Joe Grimes
The dialogue recaps Joe Grimes, once scar-faced and disliked, returning to the city rich after a western sojourn. Mrs Fitz urges inviting him to tea, while remarks on his wart and reformulate social history. A Chicago Herald note comments on child street labor versus play in civilization.
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Joe Grimes
Fitzgoober
Mrs. Fitz
Fitz
Letter Rate Pioneers Transcontinental Two-Cent Mail Path
An advertisement notes that a letter may travel from any U S point over the Sierras and Rockies to the farthest city for two cents, highlighting a transcontinental mail rate innovation attributed to N Y Y Mait.
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United States
Sierras
Rocky Mountains
Columbus Resident Prosecutes 200 For Profane Street Language
A Columbus citizen reports fines totaling over two hundred against men cited for using profane language on the street, reflecting a crackdown on public obscenity. The action targets unruly behavior and maintains public order in the city.
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Columbus, O
Returns From All Counties Favor Republicans Across State
Early returns show Republicans gaining about 14 000 statewide with Wilson leading by around 6 090. Democratic efforts to contest Hamilton Monroe and Kanawha counties face slow counting and mixed results in counties such as Jackson, Lucas, and Geauga.
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West Virginia
Wilson
First Snow Hits Several New England Towns
Snow storms struck Exeter New Hampshire and nearby areas on October 17 with thick fall and the season's first cold morning. Vermont and Maine likewise reported light to moderate snowfall with cold conditions and scattered accumulations.
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Exeter
N. Ti
Nort Trerrorp
Dove
N. H
Alton Bay
Stratford
York Counties
Augusta
Portland
New York
Ohio
Cleveland
ST Flour
Ohio Dairy
Timothy
Cincinnati
Toledo
Pittsburg
Beeves
Ichthyophagous Club Dinner Invitation Declares Odd Menu
The Philadelphia club invites members who survived the last dinner to sample prehistoric dishes such as parodied ichthyosaurus with pterodactyl sauce. New members are welcome and the event will feature the club’s head taster, naturalist, head caterer, medical staff, coroners, and undertakers. A playful jab at 19th century palate approvals marks the note.
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Ichthyophagous Club of
Philadelphia
Corps of Coroners and Undertakers
Philadelphia Press
Reverend Newman Hall Reflects on Vast U S
In conversation aboard the Saguenay Rev. Newman Hall says he did not grasp the country’s size until traveling at least a thousand miles west and reaching St. Louis where he was surprised to be asked if he intended to “20 West.”
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Newman Hall
Saguenay
St. Louis
Sun
Woman insists on being called a lady criticized for vanity
A short quotation notes that a woman who objects to being called a woman and demands the term lady shows more vanity and polish than self-respect, reflecting a biased, period voice.
Turkish Washington envoy Blacque Bey and Amin Bey hoax
Ben Perley Poore recounts Blacque Bey the Levantine Turkish minister in Washington from 1867 to 1873 and how a native Turk named Amin Bey was duped into visiting Congress. The piece notes the minister's elegant settle in DC, his family, and his famed singing, alongside a Russian-backed hoax via Mr Brown.
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Blacque Bey
Washington
Sublime Porte
United States
Constantinople
David Porter
Jackson
Mashallah
Amin Bey
Ben. Perley
Henry Clays Medal Story and Wit From Feb 1862
Henry Clay is described receiving a large ornate medal from New York friends in February 1862. He comments that the likeness is accurate yet notes his nose appears prominent and muses on its future value as a possible coin. John Randolph praises his ability to read a debate from Clay’s face, and the medal is later stolen between Washington and New York, with a facsimile produced at cost.
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Henry Clay
New York
Mr. Clay
John Randolph
Sean
Washington
Loston
Chicago
Rock Island
Atlantic
Pacific
Blue Island
Auburn
Joliet
Seneca
Peoria
Ottawa
la Salle
Geneseo
Great Rock Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Kankakee
Cincinnati
West
Mewnort News
Richmond
Indianapolis
la Fayette
Council Bluffs
United States
Canada
Alaskan Canoe Race Sparks Potlatch After Regatta
On arrival of the steamer in Alaska racing canoes drew crowds as Ka dashaks and another Stickeen chief commanded long dugouts with sixteen and thirty two paddlers. The race ended with cheering, bets on deck, and a grand potlatch feast in the traders town.
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Kadashaks
Stickeen
St. Lowis
Globe-Democrat
Letting a House Key Granted After Character Check
A young man asks to view and rent a house from a prominent citizen known for his cautious nature. The citizen says he will check the applicant’s character and may give him the key after a couple of days. When the man returns, the inquiry is satisfactory and the key is offered.
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David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
Kennedy
Emperors at Skierniewice promise lasting European peace
The Journal de St Petersburg asserts the three emperors meeting at Skierniewice secure peace for Europe and promote unity and conciliation. The piece mocks sensational followups and teases readers with disparaging notes on forthcoming reports.
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de St. Petersburg
Skierniewice
Europe
How to Get Well Shunning Harmful Hop Remedies
An advertisement mocks quack cures offering miracle healing pills. It warns readers to avoid nostrums labeled Hop or Hops and promotes genuine remedies with green hops on the label, cautioning against doctoring and overwork without rest.
Valley Railway Schedule Fragment
A fragmented railway timetable shows numbers and times for Valley Railway services prints unclear figures and station references. The legible parts point to train numbers and departure or arrival times but lack complete context or destinations.
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Crervell
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Champaign
Clarke Trier
Tinton
Gallia
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Sir Tin
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Ob Jackson
Jefferson
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Lawrence SR
Jaorun
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Ome
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Miami
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Bow
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Wood
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Allen
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Clermont
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Corse
Benee
Darke
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Franklin
Cole
Henry Sobs
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Petes
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Mercer
Monroe
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Iwers
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Shelby
Stark
Tuscarawas
Wyandotte
Abpea Gees
Bsas
Bibery
Eases of
Selle
Fitzy
Atlanta Constitution
An Inquirer
Chicago Herald
Carroll
Geanura
Laren
Geaura
Brom
Hamlton County
Remmand
Hoidly
Hart
Republican Committee
Carroll County
Geauga County
Monroe County
J. DD. Taylor
Ellsberry
Start
Toepo
Jolson
Martin
Flickinger
Board of Public Works
Benfer
Lemmon
Dodge
Commage
Doda
Commace
Baldwin
Upson
Haynes
Remis
Marion County
Kanawha
Timres
Putman County
Weed
Fayette
Tucker County
Cornwall
Orange Counky
N. Y. San
Alaska
Roland
Oliver
Billy Patterson
Detrott Free Press
Fogg
Boston
Mra. Partington
D. H. Barnary
Owego
N.Y
Halw
Boston Post
Yonkers Statesman
Poston
Colden
Warsaw
Osrea
Sciatica
Wmark Lales A. Vogeler CO
ELE & CO
Baltimore
A.B.A
Ely
USA
For All
DR. Rabway
Radway
I Dru
AFRA
Ffadwawy &O
Warren Street
Sew
York
Union Pub
Newark
Com
H.R Peleg’ College
Ann Arbor
Micke
Albany
D. Kennedy
DranSir
Tom
Nathan Ackley
Albanile
Wilson's
Aliso Power Mills
Wilson Bros
Easton
John HM
Woodbury
N. Pearl St
Send Fc
Dykp
L.A. L. Smith &O
Ral State
Lorrespondence Business School
Fitzpatrick
Dublin
Malden, Mass
Mre. BE. D. Slack
Tom Wether
Etsat
Gilar
Bull Run
G.T. Beauregard
Century
Grant
Longstreet
McClellan
BravUreGard
Hunt
Pope
Rosecr
W. D. Howells
Remus
Tar Century Co
Cee
Ater
Albert Lea Ge
Ffelson Cit
Steven
Emadr
Huir
Baltimore & Chio R. R
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MP. M
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Chic
A.M
Sandusky
Newark Ee
Zanesville Tees
Armubridge Sesliswese
Teas Ly Ambridge
Ind
Arnesville We
A. M
Bet Rire
Voity
Ivrive
Kington
Rt - Ave
Esri
Central Time
Wilsyt Bourne
Barnesville
Aeene Pr
Zanesville
A.M. A.M
C. K. Lord
Ohio River
Wiseling
Lake Erie
Cleveland & Marietta
R’s
Toledo Star
Oak Harbor
Fremont
Monroeville
Wellington
Creston
Orrville
Massillon
Navarre
Valley Junet
Dover
New Comerstown
Kimbolton Road
Cambridge
Plessant Wu
Caldwell
Dexter We
Ben
Marieith
Lly
Bam
Akron
Oak Har
Norwalk
Teledom
Norwalkle
ValJun
I. Marietta
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Milan
R. R. Cable
Pres
T & Gen’l Manager
Ghicacs
E. ST. John, Gen’l T’k
T & Pass
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J. Dennison
DeWitt
V. T. M. Palmer
Monticelo
Nson & CO
Mass
Mellon & Baasium Organ
Pianxo Coo
WM. Hasseleaot
Mepreon
Washington, D
Jameville
Wis
Philadelphia Labir Hone Journal
Practical Hiavusexerver
Byerss’ & Bros
Ladies’ Home Journal
Phila
Colbiers
Elow Commissio
Jaws
A.W. McCormick & Son
Creston Anddeet
Wellngton
Bellevue
Clyders
el Fremont
Massin
Waltun
Marietta
City
L. E
Clyde
L. B
C.C
N.ise & O. R. R.; Orrville, C. A
F. W
W.R. R
Valley Junction
Valley RE
Canal
Point Pleasant
C.W
C. W
Cone Warner
Macksbore Tee
Easie
Dexter Wee
Pleasant
Weeedare Cambridge
Kimbolton
New Comnerstown
Eam
Eeee Valley Junction
S. Ain
Tee Navarre
Ana Orrville Ore
Lyv
Toledon
Val
Seleeee Er
Eco Huron
Lo Fries Landing
Valley Railway
Independence
TVG
Otis
Uniontown
Greentown
New Berlin
Lake Park
Cantomus
Beesa
C. Crossing
Oops Valley Junction
M.p
P. m. Amm
Vailey Junction
Averett
P. m
James E. Turk
Chas
Kite
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