The Democratic State Convention in Focus
The issue highlights the Democratic State Convention as a major item on the first and third pages, with telegraphic updates from Washington on Beecher and related topics. The paper also notes various features including speeches by the Columbus Orators and Woman’s items, plus regional notices and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Een
Beecher
Telegraphic
Washington
Aneale
Su Sarban- Beal
Dante Damir
Columbus Orators
Bunker Hill
Summer Gazette notes and political squabbles in the city
The piece surveys summer mailing options from the Daily Gazette, discusses Democratic party tensions in Cuyahoga and Richland counties, reactions to the St. Louis Times coverage, canal lease politics, religious freedom reforms, and local city investigations. It notes a plan to buy a grand organ for $30 000 to $40 000 and commentary on Mill Creek straightening and canal ambitions.
Democratic State Convention Reflects Old Battle Echoes
The piece critiques the Democratic ticket led by Governor Allen and Lieutenant Governor nominee Samuel F. Cary, noting inflation and repudiation stances. It suggests party factions differ on currency policy while praising unnamed other nominees as mere filler, referencing the centennial Bunker Hill symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Gov. Allen
Gov. Allten
Samuel F. Cary
Ohio Democrats at the convention pass platform criticizing Republicans
The article notes a subdued hard money wing and a convention platform calling for flexible money, greenbacks, and secular state education. It mentions Cox’s distant speech, avoids specifics on banking, sumptuary laws, and social habits, and lambasts the Republican party while offering no reforms to restore trust in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
New York
Democratic General Assembly
Ohio
Bristow Tightens New York Port Smuggling Controls
Secretary Bristow imposes strict measures to curb fashionable smuggling at New York Harbor. Under new rules any trunk valued over 500 dollars must pass the Custom-house with oath, reducing perjury and bribery among passengers and officials. Barstow earns thanks for the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
New York
Barstow
Divorce Rates and Causes in Connecticut 1874
Connecticut, famed for steady habits, recorded 492 divorces in 1874, about one in 9.5 marriages. Wives filed 363 petitions, husbands 129, with desertion, adultery, cruelty, and misconduct cited as key reasons. Old-age deaths numbered 495, with most deaths from zymotic diseases and the elderly showing higher female longevity. Immigrant inflow noted as a factor in social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Great West
Dartotlgn
Population vitality shown in state birth registry report
The register notes 14450 births with male majority by TM and 158 plural births alongside 140 illegitimate. It praises the registry as a creditable, though imperfect, example for general follow up and reflects a good state of vitality.
Columbus Speech Attacks Third Term and Grasses War Hero Grant
The article harshly denounces Cox and Governor Allen for anti third term rhetoric at Columbus. It accuses Cox of rebel sympathies and slander against General Grant, portraying him as a dodger who betrayed Lincoln and the Union cause. Allen is similarly criticized for anti third term sentiments.
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Cox
Wm. Artsy
Columbus
Grant
New York
Congress
Allen
Arien
Vallandigham
Sons of Liberty
Lincoun
Lincoln
Samuel Suellazarcer
Ohio
Soa
The Lost Cause Revisited and Rejected in Public Debate
A columnist argues the lost cause was not a righteous or viable path. He condemns the idea that Confederate deaths justified secession or local self government. The piece cites J. J. Brackfortx and warns graveyard orators perpetuate false history.
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Paris
Brackforx
Russia
Austria
France
Germany
Mexico
Cause of the Rebellion Restated in Slavery Grounded History
The writer argues slavery caused the rebellion and that local self governance was endangered by it. He asserts Union and Confederate deaths reflect noble and wrong causes, urges truthful history to preserve a united nation and lasting government under one flag. He calls for teaching history honestly to future generations.
Court of Appeals frees Twerep on cumulative sentence ruling
The Court of Appeals discharged W. M. Twerep after habeas corpus review, ruling that consecutive sentences on multiple counts were improper. Judge Noan Davis and Justice Auten criticized the reasoning behind keeping multiple counts, noting common law allows joining distinct misdemeanors in one indictment. The decision triggers potential damages for false imprisonment and raises questions about further prosecutions on remaining charges.
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W. M. Twerep
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Noan Davis
Twuin
England
Justice Auten
Justice Allen
Twerp
Peace Of Europe Debate On Prussia France Alliance
The piece argues that a St Petersburg article hints at Russia England ties and warns any peace guarantee by the three empires is a delusion. It says Prussia seeks to punish France with occupation and a crushing levy to cripple France’s industry and military will, delaying France’s influence in Europe.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
England
France
Austria
Prussia
Europe
European peace hangs on Russia and Prussia actions
The piece argues Prussia seeks to strip France of resources and compel war while Russia decides the fate of Europe. It notes France cannot rapidly mobilize, while Prussia maintains full border readiness. Russia’s choices determine whether France avoids conquest and stabilizes the continent. The Evansville Journal is praised as enlarged, sound, and a credit to Lamaseo.
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France
Europe
Prussia
Russia
Austria
Evansville
Lamaseo
Local Judicial and Executive Ballot Claimed in Ohio Returns
For governor William Allen of Ross is named alongside 8. F. Cary of Hamilton for lieutenant governor T. G. Ashburn of Clermont for supreme court judge John Schrelner of Meigs for treasurer Thomas B. Powell of Delaware for attorney general H Eb O Hagan for board of public works and E M Greene of Skelly for auditor.
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William Allen
Ross
F. Cary
Hamilton
Supreme Court
T. G. Ashburn
Clermont
John Schrelner
Meirs
Thomas B. Powell
Delaware
Board OF Public Works
H.eb. 0. Hagan
E. M. Greene
Skelby
Murdered and Hid Near Carthage After Roadside Find
A man is found dead in the road near Carthage with severe wounds after a buggy sighting. Report suggests railroad workers fought and buried a victim, with local inquiry expanding as details emerge. C. L. Howe of J. W. Gaff & Co. distance from the case is clarified. Graham’s benefit at the Grand Opera House proceeds tonight with amateur and professional performers.
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Carthage
Sodmebody
Miscellany of curious notes from 19th century press
A digest of oddities and brief notices covering travel plans for Sir Moses Montehore, a tale of a French hummingbird attempt, a landlord tenant quip from Detroit, a Philadelphia electric band invention, Alsace Lorraine emigration funding, Bristow’s public service record, Gambier Ohio commencement schedule, and Kenyon College ceremonies with prayers and degree conferrals.
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Gambier
Thos. A. Jaggar
Diocese of
Southern Ohio
Kenyon College
Bexley Hall
Phi
Beta Kappa
Rosse Hall
Eugenie Lace Specimens Seized At Custom House Display
Yesterday at the New York Custom House collectors and lawmen viewed seized lace artworks displayed on the Seizure Bureau counter. A. T. Stewart and others inspected the remarkable pieces, described as superb examples of lace-work, valued as art by experts, while questions arose about access to the gallery by nonofficial visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie
New York Herald
Arthur
Wall Street
Dry Ponds
A. T. Stewart
Uncle Sam
Beewart
Fairy lace and Meissonnier art captivate high society
The piece describes a costly lace valued at 10 000 dollars or 50 000 francs in gold, admired for its embroidery and delicacy. It mentions hands crafting delicate floral motifs and warns it is under seizure by the Custom House. Meissonnier is praised for canvases uniting light color and action, sought after by kings.
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Meissonnier
Hero of Bunker Hill Seth Pomeroy Remembered as Brave Commander
An historical sketch recalls Seth Pomeroy at Bunker Hill aged seventy who refused to run and fought with his men, later borrowing a horse to view the fire from ships. He served in the French and Indian Wars and died at Peekskill, New York, without a marked grave.
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Bunker Hill
Seth Pomeroy
Ron
Putnam
Pomeroy
Ward
Aed
Volunee
Peekskill
N. Y
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Cuyahoga County
Covington
Kentucky Central Railroad
Dan
Marks
Democratic Party
Miami & Erie Canal
Swiss Republic
Switzerland
United States
the Enquirer
Mill Creek
Millcreek
Vital Statistics
Tweed
C. L. Howe
J. W. Gaff & Co
Howe
Howe & Hubbell
Moses Montehore
Lannon
Provincetown
Bostop
London Court
Greece
Rome
Worth
Bridgeport
M. Delattre
Central America
Vacatin
Detroit Free Press
Philadelphia
Pall Mall Gazette
French Society For Th Protection
Alsace-Lorraine
M.de Naureis
St. Germain
United States Court
Treasury Department
St. Louis
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