Thurman Opposed For Cabinet by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer clearly opposes Allen G. Thurman for any Cabinet role. Curt Justice Waite slowly recovers from illness. The Cleveland Press targets coal monopolists in the Hocking Valley while broad sympathy shows for miners. A Toledo paper questions policing, and a large aid to miners signals public support. Political maneuvering in New York and Ohio hints at cabinet chances and intra-party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Idle wage workers loom as vast labor force
The last Bradstreet figure cites 316000 manufacturing operatives unemployed while the Knights of Labor estimates 1750000 wage workers out of work. The nation presents a sizable army of idle men, unprecedented in scale.
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Bradstreet’s
Grandmaster
Knights of Labor
Ex-Senator Sharon suit over Hil divorce hopes revived
The writer argues few will pity ex Senator Sharon for his legal battle with Miss Hil. They suggest she could gain a share of his fortune through a divorce settlement if courts recognize her as his wife, given their past relationship and his hoarded wealth.
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Sharon
Miss Hil
Iris regrets Arthur entering New York Senate race
The speaker grieves that President Arthur has entered the New York Senate contest and notes lingering rumors about his cold stance toward Mr. Blaine. The writer urges modesty in politics and says dissenters should stay quiet until the funeral procession has passed.
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Iris
Arthur
New York
Mr. Blaine
Canal discussion stirs fear of English opposition
A reader argues that the United States should build the Nicaraguan canal despite fears of incurring England's wrath. They claim the canal will be built eventually, by America or England, and warn against naivety as England would then gain advantage.
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America
England
Rumor Clarifies Beecher Plymouth Church Pew Sales
The rumor claims Beech er’s Plymouth church members will skip pew purchases this year, cutting sales to about 215000, half last year. Some Democrats threaten to build a new church if Beech er resigns, sparking fears Beecher could become a martyr, though such an effort would fail.
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Beecher
Plymouth
Toledo Bee
Democratic fear and call for uniform office rush
The piece urges Democrats to seek all offices after March 4th, condemning Republican obstruction. It calls for open doors and a nationwide rush to Washington, arguing civil service must be discarded to ensure Democratic control for four more years.
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Washington
Civil Service
Death of C Aultman Shakes Ohio Governor Prospects
In the death of C Aultman of Canton the Ohio Republicans lost a prominent prospective candidate for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Aultman
Canton
Republicans
Ohio
Encampment of Ohio G A R to be held in Akron
The 19th annual Encampment of the Department of Ohio G A R will meet in Akron on January 28 and 29. Local comrades are arranging activities to ensure delegates have pleasant recollections. General T D McGillicuddy leads preparations for a memorable gathering.
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Department of Ohio
Akron
T. D. McGillicuddy
Grand Army
Hurd Calls for Election Contest in Toledo District
Art last Frank Hurd, the egolist and demagogue of the Toledo district, has said emphatically that he proposes con testing Romers' election. There are plenty of Democrats in Hurd's district who would go any length to put him out of sight, politically. It would not be surprising if enemies were behind this effort. They believe he was fairly defeated and will be defeated in a contest, hoping to end his political career.
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Art
Frank Hurd
Toledo
Romers
Hurd
F. Money
Richwood, Union Co
Ohio
Manalin
J. P. Silverthorn
Girard
Pervuna
Fournal
Columbus
F. M. Carter
Bryan
George Gilbert
Allen Lockhart
Jacob C
C. H. Masters
Peter Gilber
Montpelier
Williams Co
S of
Peruna
Taylor Bros
Ists
Ms Simmons
Oil City
Geo, H
Dia
France
Popes
Peculiar Properties of Quick Silver in Metal Refining
The Midland Industrial Gazette describes the quicksilver process as key to extracting noble metals from low grade ores. It notes rapid amalgamation of gold foil, the solvent action on refractory metals, and the ability to reclaim and reuse mercury. Dangers to miners include salivation, tooth loss, bone and jaw decay, and animal harm. It recounts a lab anecdote of gold absorbed by mercury on leather and warns to avoid jewelry and inhalation.
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Midland Industrial Gazette
Chance literature spurs learning across ages and shores
The article argues great discoveries and lifelong interests arise from chance finds and incidental reading. It cites Cicero, Livy, Tacitus, Magna Charta, Thurloe, and Lady Mone as examples found hidden or misplaced, noting how even sailors and lighthouse keepers gain broad knowledge from old papers, books, and newspapers.
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Cicero
Livy
Quintillian
Tacitus
Thurloe
Lincoln's Inn
Lady Mone
Disraeli
Greely
London Globe
Proper stamp affixing and tonic advertisement
A fragment notes moisten to attach a stamp and promotes Dr. Jones Red Clover Tonic for numerous ailments. It lists dyspepsia postiveness bad breath piles pimples ague malaria poor appetite low spirits headaches and digestive issues with a 50 cent price from G W Becheis.
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Dr. Jones
Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Offered Free Trial
Town report notes Kemp’s Balsam claims remarkable cures for coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with free trial bottles from G W Bechel. The remedy is advertised at 50 cents and one dollar.
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G. W. Bechel
New Light On Consumption By Kemp Balsam Discovery
Dr Wagner Kemp presents Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs. A remarkable remedy that stops a hacking cough instantly. Sold by G W Bechel. Price 59 cents and 1 dollar. Trial size free. Get one.
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Wagner Kemp
Kemp
G. W. Bechel
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Promised Cure All Ailments
The ad touts habit prevention and health by using Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic a purely vegetable remedy claimed to tone regulate and enrich the blood It purports to cure stomach liver blood and kidneys disorders and is billed as suitable for the delicate 40 cents sold by G W Bechel
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Dr. Jones
G. W. Bechel
Avern
Hood
Frank Washburn
Rochester
N. Y
G L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
C. I. Hood & CO
Solitary vice dangers and cure of male debility
The piece warns that natural abuse of sexual functions and venereal excesses ruin health leading to melancholy memory loss indigestion and eventual death. It claims many sufferers are reluctant to seek help and urges immediate treatment through a claimed method that will quickly restore perfect manhood.
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Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley, Bastor
Clinton and
First Streets
Ohio Legislature
Coal
Scott
John McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Allen G. Thurman
Curt Justice Waite
Congress
Cleveland
Atolepo
Moody
Tere
Buffalo
Albany
Joan McLean
Indiana
Joe McDonald
Hendricks
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Grant
Vanderbilt
Grand Army of the Republic
Wood Co. Democrat
Defiance County
Bill Hill
Quicksilver
Chance Literature
Acker
N. G. Wrodwart
Aver’s
Dr.j.c. Ayer &Co
Lowell, Mass
A. Voelcker
Royal Agricultural Society
Blackwell
Golden Belt
North Carolina
Ckwell
Blackwell's Bull Durham
Purvalle
James Ross
McCraney
Iowa
Bend
Keystone Watch Case
Philadelphia
Dames Boss
Keystone
W.A France
Defiance
Russell House
W.A. France
United States
W. A. France
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
Schencitady
York
M. D
Lewiston
Maine
B. EB
Parti
Ostente
Mary Gis
R. Pengelly & CO
Kalamazoo, Mich
Ayer
Ayer’s
Dr. J.C. Ayer &Co
Lowell, Mase
Neural
R. Dennen
D. D
William P. Corbit
D.D
St. M. E. Church
New Haven
Conn
H. G
Chandler
Witton
W. B. Evans
Washington, D. C
Athlophoros CO
Wall ST
New York City
P.O
Hilton’s
B. W
Pound
MP CO
Summit Street
Oledo
Tazzis
Krotz and Morse
Cash Grocers
EZ Urmbug
Siece
Defiance, Ohio
Dr. W. Brown
FE. N. Lewis
Third Streets
H. W. Dicus
Defiance, O
Boston
Harleys Lion Store
Brunner Bros
Cleveland, O
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