Great Crowd of Democrats at Columbus Convention Foretells 1876 Crisis
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Columbus a Democratic rally with few new arrivals by 4 pm, crowd forecasts for tomorrow's convention, and strong hints of internal division over Jim Crow, federal reform, and a third term. Sunset Cox lambasts the Republican platform and Grant, while Gov. Allen County praises Cox and warns of a long presidency.
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Congressman Cox
Sunset Cox
City Hall
Youngen
Democratic Club
R. P. L. Baker
Heilman
Columbus
Innis
Political meeting at Columbus referenced and candidates named
A Columbus meeting described as thin dissolves without Sam Cor present. Cary absent, rumblings about Thurman and other speakers. In Ohio, Gen. Riley and H E O’Hagan named for Board of Public Works, Colman of Portage also involved. Vance expected as temporary Chairman with Ranney or Pendleton as permanent. Trains draw crowds as Whitman for Judge gains support. Thompson solidifies control of the Executive Committee.
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Alaska
Thurman
Sam
Mack
Cary
Columbus
Sam. Cor
New York
Buncombe
Old William
Corcmevs
CO. H. Kelly
Cugh
Board of Public Works
Gen. Riley
Newark
H. E. O'Hagan
Erie
Clint. Colman
Portage
Vance
Gallia
Ranney
Pendleton
Hamilton County
Whitman
John G. Thompson
Thompson
Miller Nominated for State Senator in District Convention
The Franklin Pick district convention at City Hall nominated William Miller for State Senator after disputes over acclamation and a Pickaway boycott. Miller led Ridgeway 63 to 30 on ballot with Pickaway voting solidly for Ridgeway before Miller’s nomination was made unanimous.
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Franklin and
Pick
Illiam Allen
Columbus
William Allens
A. T. Walling
William Miller
Pickaway County
Pickaway
Franklin
Miller
A. R. van Cleaf
Franklin County
Jackson Guards
H. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
The Bucyrus Delegation Supports Sam Cary for Lieutenant Governor
A Cincinnati Gazette special dispatch from Boerrus C on June 16 reports a Bucyrus delegation leaving for Columbus to back Sam Cary in the lieutenant governor race with the county favoring Cary.
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Bucyrus
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Cincininnati Gazette
Lancaster
Logans
Lancasters
Johnny Shock
Cincinnati Gazetn
Republican Senator Nominated at Champaign District Convention
The Republican Senatorial Convention for Champaign Madison and Clarke counties met in this city and unanimously nominated Col William R Warnock of Urbana for the Senate.
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Spraingrieco
Champaign
Madison
Clarke Counties
Col
William R. Warnock
Urbana
Commencement Exercises at Indianapolis High School
The graduating class of twenty held commencement at the Academy of Music with fourteen delivering essays orations. Principal Prof. J. B. Roberts presided as a packed crowd endured oppressive heat and hundreds were turned away.
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Academy of Music
J. B. Roberts
Atlantic & Lake Erie Railway Assessment Halted
At a county auditors meeting in Lancaster Ohio on June 16 the board could not estimate the railway line value due to its state and ordered each auditor to assess the portion through his county and the rolling stock in his area. Jacob Schleckman fell 35 feet from Greencastle's Granger building injuring himself severely. Mrs. M Robinson was sent to Athens Asylum yesterday.
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Lancaster
Atlantic & Lake Erie Railway
Jacob Schleckman
Granger
Greencastle
Tragic Plowman’s Suicide Near Fairview Town
Rosaville Ixp June 16 young Thomas Miller aged 23 living with uncle Samper White near Fairview hanged himself in the barn after seeking a cotton rope for a plow line. Found near noon the motive remains unknown. He was unmarried.
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Rosaville
Ixp
Thomas Miller
Samper White
Fairview
Homicide at Torres Haute levels city life and unrest
Edward Jenkins formerly of the city killed Henry Martin after a quarrel. Jenkins fled but was captured amid threats of lynching. Separate notes report ball scores from Lancaster and Athletics versus Atlantics, and a Keokuk dispatch on Western professional baseball decline. A Bucyrus machine works accident injured Johnny Shock with a finger amputated.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Torres Haute
Lxp
Edward Jenkins
Hartford
Henry Martin
Bocravs
Johnny Shock
Bucyrus Machine Works
Chicago Custom House Report and Sioux Commission Revocation
The Chicago Custom-House report is said to be unanimous with major foundations to be renewed. J W Dwyer is removed as Sioux Commission secretary and Collins named in Newport. Newport Barracks will become a recruiting station with 50 or fewer troops. The Sixth Auditor of the Treasury is appointed on Postmaster General recommendation. Whisky fraud cases will proceed as courts reopen and grand juries convene.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Chicago
the Treasury
Post Office Department
The
Treasury
Boutwell
Treasurer New Secures July Start For Currency Count
June 15 report outlines J. C. New becoming Treasurer of the United States on July 1 and plans to count all on-hand money starting July 25 with ten to fifteen counters anticipated to finish within one week. The Hinds trial features Marshal ordered to bring books and papers to court for review. Fort Laramie post-trader John S. Collins named Secretary of the Sioux Commission. Chicago custom-house review prompts a plan to demolish the current building and rebuild on new foundations. Railroads seek lasting settlement with a ten-year agreement between Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio, ratified by both boards. terms include moderate shared rates and independent dispute committee. Baltimore & Ohio pays off first mortgage bonds due 1875 in full with early payment option.
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Wasamatox
J. C. New
Gen. Spinner
United States
John S. Collins
Fort Laramie
Sioux Commission
Joe W. Dwyer
Chicago
Potter
Paitapsvenia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The
Scott
King
PuitapsipHs
Philadelphia
Newark
Oae
Batrong
Rumored Indictment of Democratic State Senator for Bribery
New Orleans June 16 rumor says a grand jury found a true bill against a Democratic state senator for bribery. Solomon Klatz a Republican and Assumption Parish merchant arrived and swore out affidavits against eight Democrats alleging they conspired to deprive him of liberty and rights and force him to leave the parish. Warrants were issued for all eight.
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New Orleans
Solomon Klatz
Assumption Parish
United States
Miners Resuming Work After Regional Strike
Wirysiggarre Pennsylvania June 16 Resumption in this region is a fact as Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company works at Ashley to start with 225 men and others will begin soon Miners express joy at the turn in affairs The strike has caused a loss to the region of about ten million dollars Some strike leaders may be refused work A Susquehanna Coal Company meeting at Nanticoke last night reports Mr Stickney seeks more than ten percent pay cut and the miners vote to stay out until his demand is dropped They will resume with a ten percent reduction from last year’s prices.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Columbus
Democracy
William Allen
Prieatthood
Thorman
Rufus P. Ranney
R. P. Spalding
J. W. Kitch
A. Thieme
Cuyatoga
Jobe K. McBride
Wooster
Warren P. Noble
Tiffin
J. P. Cowan
B. Burns
Mansfield
D. P. Foster
William He
Mahoning
Matthew Bonner
Clarke
B. Leeds
Brown
James W. Newman
Scioto
J. M. Haag
W. A. Tresler
Henry
L.A. Brunner
T. E. Cunningham
Allen
John W. Nelson
Williams
Archibald May
Ross
Hk Dickey
Highland
J. B. Estep
Massillon
A. W. Patrick
Tuscarawas
John M. Sweeney
Wayne
I. Neal
Milt. Sayler
H. B. Banning
Hamilton
W. H. Bellville
Montgomery
EH. T. Poppleton
Delaware
J. H. Benson
Morrow
G. H. Pendleton
St. Harmond
William
Hampton County
Sam
Hunt
Cary
Supreme Court
E. B. Eshelman
H. M. Green
Shelby
Wayne County
Supreme Bench
Eshelman
A. Kramer
Ottawa
Board of Public Works
Schreiner
Kramer
Powell
Green
Tom Ewing
Porter
Lucas
Toledo
Len
Senator Thurman
Mr. Cox
Thurman
Guv
Allei
Sunset Cox
John Rantolph
Roanoke
Pietropolis
Washington
John Randolph
Casar
Caesar
Senate
Cesar
Franklin
Ireland
Bristow
Morton
Grant
R. Cox
Philadelphia
Gen. Grant
Cuba
Louisiana
Arkansas
Wendell Phillips
Congress
Vermont
Toj Seck
Renin
Gov. Allen
Cox
Diana
Wirxisgarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Company
Ashley
Susquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Stickney
Libel Case Arguments in Oxford Female College Suit
Debriefing of the libel case Morris versus Patton and Friedley occurred before Judge Barlow in the Common Pleas. The court will issue a decision tomorrow after taking the matter under advisement. Delegations head to Columbus for the Democratic Convention, backing Charles Darlington for Attorney General.
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Xusra
R. D. Morris
Oxford Female College
Patton & Friedley
Xenia Gazette
Barlow
The
Common Pleas
Tne
Columbus
Charles Darlington
Darlington
Hayes
Commencement Exercises at Wilberforce University
The report lists graduates from Wilberforce University and mentions other ceremonies. John Coleman of Walnut Hills Henry A Knight of Columbus Caroline Jenkins of Xenia and Delia R Ball of Providence R I are named among the graduates. The canine exercises of the Miami Conservatory of Music are set for tomorrow evening.
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Wilberforce University
John Coleman
Walnut Hills
Henry A. Knight
Columbus
Caroline Jenkins
Xenia
Delia R. Ball
Providence, R. I
Miami Conservatory of Music
New River Narrow Gauge Railroad Officers Elected
Special dispatch from Virginia reports a meeting at River for the New River Railroad Manufacturing and Mining Company electing A D Sargent from Philadelphia as president Graham as vice president Gen G Wharton Harvey Beckwith Ebert Fowler and Judge P W Strother named as directors.
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New River
A. D. Sargent
Philadelphia
Ee Graham
Gen. G. Wharton
Harvey Beckwith
Ebert Fowler
P. W. Strother
New River Railroad Manufacturing & Mining Company
Minor Telegrams Chronicle Fatalities and Travels
James Batton fell from the cross trees of the schooner Winstow in Detroit and was killed instantly. Capt. Joe Green was stabbed fatally in Newark by Mrs. Murray. Gov Jewell, Postmaster General, leaves Chicago for Milwaukee for the day and returns at night. Lieutenant Wheeler and an exploration party near Los Angeles plan to start their expedition in a few days.
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James Batton
Winstow
Detroit
Mich
Joe Green
Newark
N. J
Murray
Rink
Gov. Jewell
Chicago
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Cal
Wheeler
Governor Garber Heads to California for Health
The Far West reports Governor Garber leaving Omaha today for California to benefit his health. Grasshoppers swarm in larger numbers than before across the state causing only local damage so far. Market gardens in the region have suffered considerable losses.
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Omaha
Garber
California
Fire devastates market area on Poplar Street in Memphis
A morning blaze in Memphis on Poplar Street destroyed the new market house and several businesses. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with 6000 dollars insured across multiple companies. Grocer B P Smith, grain mill Cubbins and Gunn, confectionery Demery, and Mrs Wilcox feed store reported damaged.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memenis
Poplar Street
B. P. Smith
Cubbins & Gunn
Demery
Mrs
Allen Rooke Fight May Not Happen Tomorrow
June reports indicate the Allen Rooke boxing match is unlikely to occur as scheduled. Allen, training at McKee's Rocks, is fit and eager to fight, and may leave for the grounds this afternoon. If Rooke fails to appear, Allen will claim the stakes. no word from Rooke or his backers. Also noted are arrivals of steamships Texas and The Queen of Switzerland with lines at Farner Point and Foxport.
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Allen-Rooke
Allen
McKee's Rocks
Rooke
Farner Point
Texas
Liverpool
Loxpow
Queen of
Switzerland
Great Western
New York
Holland
London
Suevis
Hamburg
Jury verdict in express robbery case sentences four men
The jury in Mewenis Texy decides sentences for express robbers Mat Morris Ed Johnson Henry Johnson and John Woods. Morris and Ed Johnson receive twenty one years each Woods ten years and Henry Johnson twenty years at hard labor in the penitentiary. Eight jurors favored hanging Morris and Ed Johnson.
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Mewenis
Texy
Express
Matt. Morris
D. Johnson
Henry Johnson
John Woods
Hard Lavor
Morris
Ed, Johnson
Whereabouts of a Spéculator Desired
Harvey D. Winsor, promoter of the Utah Winsor Mining Company, is out of town. People holding his notes for 30,000 to 50,000 dollars seek his location as several prominent citizens are alleged to have forged names on the notes.
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Deroir
Mica
Harvey D. Winsor
Utah Winsor Mining Company
The Vigor of Life Great Blood Purifier Claims
An advertisement extols The Vigor of Life as a great blood purifier that cleanses skin and hair, removes sores and pimples, purifies the blood, renovates the system, and cures chronic diseases lingering for years. It promises pleasant use and certain relief across head to skin.
Radway Ready Relief Promises Fast Family Cure
An advertisement extols Radway’s Ready Relief as the cheapest best medicine for families. It claims external or internal use stops pains from many ailments, cites usefulness for miners and rural residents, and touts rapid relief from cramps headache diarrhea dysentery and cramps. Twenty drops in water reportedly cure several internal pains.
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Radway
Radway's Regulating Pills Promoted for Digestive Disorders
A historic advertisement touts Radway's Regulating Pills as a pure vegetable remedy for constipation indigestion and related digestive ailments. It claims a positive cure without mercury or harmful drugs and notes symptoms like acidity dull pain and fluttering sensations. Boxes cost 8 cents and are sold by Radway Co.
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Radway
Syston Geox
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