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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1875
Page
2
A critical long attack alleges Democratic mismanagement of county funds and inflated advertising bills in 1867 1868. It lists specific charges by the party organ and auditors claims, claims overcharges, and calls for scrutiny by voters ahead of elections. The column contends taxes were raised by the Ring while promising reform with Tru raven.
The document debates a $14 573 64 debt claimed in one year and accuses Auditor Himebauch of letting the county treasury become bankrupt. It cites 10 percent interest loans, Republican and Democratic board actions, and disputed bridge fund orders as evidence, challenging the source to clarify who incurred the debt and when.
A Democratic paper condemns private contracting without advertising for bids and accuses opponents of sinister motives. It attacks alleged ring favors, questions advertising choices, and contrasts New York Democratic conventions with inflation and currency debates, citing local figures and regional tensions.
A letter from Dfr. Duxox insists on publishing a hostile piece as a certificate of skill for the Clerk of the Court and mocks errors in the text. It includes a long account of accusations against Israel Dillin, a Democratic candidate, and requests publication to counter purported slander.
An editorial defense of the Ring and attacks on speakers and Democrats. It accuses Ring operatives of avoiding names in public notices, promises to explain unaccounted funds, and alleges past abuses by Kercuum and others. It warns voters about promises from Good Times and Governor Bill Allen.
A local critique exposes the county official figures as frauds and shams. The Democraft contrasts Exhibits to Auditor records and Order Books, accusing the Ring of hiding irregularities over years. It urges voters to demand pledges from candidates and highlights past Auditor savings and alleged deceptions.
A reader's letter discusses August reports of a suicide attempt by Ditton and claims the suspect would be elected in October, asserting the reports were false. It mentions officials, slander, and potential action against accusers, plus commentary on Hinewaugh and auditor changes amid Ring corruption debates.
Report from Galveston and Indianola Texas describes almost total destruction of Indianola after a Morgan steamship arrival. Lighthouses, wharves, and most houses swept away with one hundred to one hundred fifty lives lost. Telegraph and railroad lines down. only five businesses survive. residents cry for food and clothing as corpses lay along twenty miles of beach.
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