15 Oct 1875
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1875
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports a chaotic election season in Wood County as fraud allegations surface and partisan fervor spikes. Telegrams notify Republicans in Toledo and nearby areas while readers digest conflicting tales about order and disorder in the race.
A fragmented opinion piece questions inflation policy's political impact, arguing that a stronger Ohio result or broader voter shifts could have discredited Democratic leaders. It threads through mentions of Edwin Booth, Wendell Phillips, Miss Cushman, German royalty, church attendance, and various 19th century figures, framed as a broad social critique.
Fragmentary note references Carl Schurz, hard money stance, and Liberal party. Mentions Philadelphia Ledger and New York letter. Details are too fragmentary to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
From the New York World report, Obie secured a decisive win after voters favored the proposed issue in a strong show of support. City observers note the turnout reflected broad backing for the plan and its implications for local governance.
The Ohio verdict is framed as a turning point for U S finances, signaling stability and renewed investor confidence. It suggests long term investments may be safer, with potential to support new mills and productive enterprises as the economy slowly revives. The piece argues the decision calms fears of policy shocks and opens opportunity for capital expansion nationwide.
Special dispatch from Torrecany Woop County Ohio dated October 16 reports Heyes leading with a 4003 majority and Carroll awaiting counts. It cites a Senate majority of two and House majority of twelve as the Republican outlook appears optimistic despite cautions.
A night break in at the O'Brien Brothers tobacco store on Prospect damaged the premises and involved small losses. The report notes counterfeiters and burglars, with extra damage at the roundhouse where a train wreck occurred. The court proceedings mention Kilroy and Daniel, with six witnesses testifying, leading to a $1,000 bond and a Criminal Court hold.
Special Dispatch reports Louisville Republicans greeted Hayes triumph in Ohio with a hundred-gun salute at night. The event marked political praise and demonstrations of support amid local celebrations.
Wood County reports heavy fraud accusations in Pirg as of October 15 at 1 30 pm. If Pirg votes are counted the county would yield a 469 majority for the Republican candidate, securing one Senate seat and shifting the Senate to Republicans by a two vote margin and the House by twelve. The overall majority may exceed 4 000.
In Chillicothe on October 5 the Democracy denounce their defeat as caused by Germans who backed Republicans. The Democratic City Council read a strict Sunday liquor ordinance for the free time, provoking much uproar in the German quarter of the city.
A meeting of the Indianapolis Bloomington and Western extension company was held today. A committee was appointed to examine the social condition of the extension. From 1874 to July 1, 1875 earnings were 22 951 dollars and expenses 735 916 dollars, with a low general stagnation noted. The extension is now carrying on at a higher weekly rate than before, according to the committee's report.
On October 15 the Bank of England saw a further balance withdrawal of bullion. A gale caused multiple coaster wrecks with several fatalities reported yesterday. An explanation accompanies the note to the Vatican.
October reports a clash near Brooklyn where colored men returning from a picnic were attacked by whites. One man was killed and another badly hurt. police arrested seven men connected to the assault.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.