Growth of the Tree and Temperance Controversy at Cambridge
An 1882 report from Cambridge Ohio discusses a contentious Presbyterian and temperance debate. It covers church governance, prohibition of certain wine practices, and synod actions affecting altar and worship in Stark counties. The piece also notes broader political context and local church alignments influencing upcoming conventions.
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Goxins
Bates
Tittsbursh
Pat i B. Allien
Gem Nu
Moses
Convention Fever in St Clatksville Hoisting Delegations
June scene in St Clatksville as delegates flood town with hotels full and houses opened to visitors. Updegrail favored for nomination amid rival strategies and potential seating compromise between Guernsey County delegates. Also discusses wool markets and political reform topics in Ohio regarding civil service and county officers.
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Epedal Dinpaich
Courmeville
Updegrail
Guernsey
John A. Troette
Young Sam
Sue
Work
Anderson
John M. Bushield
J. I. Anderson
Taylor
Attairs
Fragmented 19th century Ohio notes on crime and industry
A garbled Ohio news fragment mentions Caldwell seeks a new thow, Le Ville Sewark man touts an inventor walk, and various towns like Belmont and Steubenville report events. Items include a 8-foot catfish caught in Tuscarawas, a new meter claim in Steubenville, measles counts in Barnesville, and a barrel of local misfortunes from Noble to Canal Dover. The text also notes a presbytery wine issue, a breach in a breach of promise suit settled, and broad references to glass works and oil cloth introductions.
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Caldwell
le Ville
Wayne County
Helmoenut County
Coral Dover
Ainly
Akron
Olivett
Belmont County
John McMud
Steubenville
Keeley
Bellaire
Barnesville
John Boluney
Noble County
Woodsfields
Combnunion
Misa McKinpey
Mer
Pierkines
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Steuben
Masailon
SOU Ohin
Canal Dover
McConnelaville Hutcher
Haut
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McMullen
Cane Thornby
Ted
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Delegates Resolution on Unit Voting in Virginia and West Virginia Convention
A Democratic convention resolution condemns county delegates binding votes to specific candidates. It argues such instructions cause unfairness, packed conventions, and reduced opposition representation, harming party principles. The text cites unity of party interests and calls for broader division of votes among delegates.
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West Virginia
Womion
Democratic Party
Mandusky Register
Cleveland
Sandusky
Polo
Columbus
Dayton
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Bright
Massachusetts Senate
Army Worm In Greene County Destroys Barley Fields
Reported June 17 describes an army worm outbreak in Greene County damaging 65 acres of barley near Bellbrook and extending to David Harner’s barley field. Worms stripped stalks and cut small corn, prompting Harner to plow furrows around fields to deter further damage. farmers urged immediate protection before losses escalate.
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Greene County
John Morris
Bellbrook
David Harner
Harner
Independent voting and tariff debate amid political temper
The piece laments rising independent voting and urges the tariff issue become a clear political question. It recalls McClellan’s timid handling of war and his rise to power, then critiques party bosses and the pull of wealth among former Republican leaders, highlighting figures like Conkling Blaine and Roscoe Conkling in a fragmented, period-voice critique.
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Opal Etvediong
Cone
Nilivision
McClellan
Washington
Richmond
Louié
Conkling
Biniie
Sherman
Alison
Winstam
Wilson
House
Blaine
Attison
Iowa
Senate
Winton
Wilson Alan
Roscoe Cankling
Water supply and tree planting correspondence
An 1682 letter discusses water supply legislation, its health impact, and city growth. It warns about contamination from wells and privies, urges waterproof cisterns, and notes forest loss in Guernsey County affecting rainfall. It also advocates planting timber like walnut for fence posts and future profit.
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Oineinsats
Dl Tor Jettersontan
Memphis
Uughy
Tennessee
Cumberland Mountains
Cambridge
Washington
Washington Falke
Maston
Guernsey
France
Magnificent West wrecked by storm near Leavenworth
A violent windstorm swept through Kansas between 12 and 1 pm on Saturday, damaging Mt St Mary’s Academy. The main tower collapsed the dormitory, killing Ida Golden Annie McDonald Mabel McClanahan of Leavenworth and Mary Austin of Carrollton Missouri aged eleven to fifteen. Dozens injured. The Kangan Central elevator toppled. Estimated losses reach 50 000 in Logain city and county about 500 000. Wheat largely undamaged though fruit stripped. unknown man drowned after being blown into a river. Barns houses roofs lost. trees uprooted. general devastation.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Mt. St. Mary’s Academy
Ida Golden
Annie McDonald
Mabel McClanahan
Mary Austin
Carrollton
Missouri
Kangan Central
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