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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1877
Page
2
A fragmentary political column rails at leaders like Baitse and Ile, criticizes New York factions, and discusses the anti policy party. It notes a yellow fever outbreak in Florida, calls for government action, and hints at meddling in Florida and Louisiana electoral certificates. The piece foresees Congress debates on tariffs and finance and argues unity and national welfare over party maneuvering.
The Ohio election result marks a large Democratic victory and rebuke of the administration and its financial policy. The public expresses relief and calls for reversal of the resumption policy, with Hayes praised for gains and reform efforts, while Sherman is condemned by his own state.
The text notes Democratic leaders claiming a 15,000 majority with expected gains in both legislative branches. Detected figures include 15,000 and 4,336 as the net Democratic gain, with Bishop cited as achieving an over 20,000 lead in the state. Official timing references include 11:30 p.m. precinct updates.
Reports from multiple counties indicate Democratic gains with Bishop leading in several areas. In Muskingum and surrounding counties Democrats claim most of the county tickets while state and local offices shift, and early tallies suggest a possible statewide Democratic majority and shifts in the legislature.
A sweep of results across Adams, Jefferson, Knox and surrounding townships lists candidates like Bishop, Mathews, Laughlin and Steele with Democratic gains ranging from 1 to 35 votes. Republican gains noted in Monkul and Spence contests amid mixed totals for West, Hollister, Patterson and Sudduth.
In absence of returns from Valley, majorities noted for Bishop Mathews Boden and TLE BUS. The will of Mathew Russell of Jefferson county is expected to award $50,000 to the State and $30,000 to the Insane Hospital plus $20,000 to the Deaf and Dumb Institution. Proceedings in Pittsburgh probate seek to admit the will, with relatives contesting. Evidence cites sudden illness and death at a rest, raising questions of foul play but no verdict yet.
A notice describes widespread complaints about fevers and diseases during the season. It promotes home remedies and Star Husteller’s Stomach Bitters as a preventative and restorative tonic, claiming it aids digestion and strengthens the system against illnesses.
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