Ambitious candidates and corrupt charges flood Ohio politics
A Toledo Blade report notes a murderer hanged in Hamilton exalting heaven at his jump time. It discusses Bob Reese as a Northwest counties state senate candidate, temperance police targeting Grand Army baggage, alleged Michigan Legislature corruption, and Ohio internal revenue district appointments. The piece details faction fights over Toledo post and Payne, Hurd, Seney, and Le Fevre allies vying for the Governor or Senate spots.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mossbacks
James W. Newman
Charles J. Keechtel
Payne
Chillicothe
C. S. Brady
Wilkins
Dayton
John McLean
Charlie Constantine
Internal Revenue
Toledo
John Kumiler
John
Frank Hurd
Representative Seney
Representative le Fevre
Ben
Senate
Political jab sparks clash over party platforms
A dated exchange mocks both major parties as one labels the other's platform a hollow speech. The other side promises a forthcoming rebuttal that the opposing platform is a muddled mass of deceptive verbiage.
Steubenville Gazette Attacks Senator Payne Over Patronage
The Steubenville Gazette denounces Senator Payne for claiming control of patronage for Ohio and a vast 2 000 000 person bloc. It accuses a corrupt group of politicians of dictating local appointments while President Cleveland battles their schemes in higher offices.
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Steubenville Gazette
Ohio
Eanybody
Payne
Cleveland
Hill's Alleged Indecent Charges in Ohio District
Cincinnati Enquirer reports Congressman Bill Hill faces several constituents seeking favors including Haskell of Ottawa and Mr. Palmer of North Lewisburg. Albert S. White of Franklin County Children’s Home also seeks recognition as Hill files charges against a district postmaster over indecent remarks said on the stump. Hay defers action, noting charges will be considered in due course.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Bill Hill
Haskell
Ottawa
Albert S. White
Franklin County Children’s Home
Palmer
North Lewisburg
Harbeck
Toledo
Hill
Ohio
Blaine
Cleveland
Hay
Bethel and Ayersville notes mix local tales and letters
The column reports on Bethel Sabbath school funds, illnesses, and local mischief including a disturbance by a Welty figure. It also covers Ayersville June 1885 Reading Circle’s summer close, with music, Whittier papers, speeches, and a call to organize more literary societies.
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Ayersville, O
Epior
Ayersville Reading Circle
Jno. R. Myers
Ayersville
Lida Henry
Whittier
Estella Randall
A. H. Condict
Mansfield
Allen
Condict
Geo. Myers
Memory Test Sparks Dinner Gaffe in Yonkers
A witty exchange in Yonkers features Mrs. Crimsonbeak praising her husband's memory after he brings home a mackerel a week late. The joke hinges on recalling a small request and the humor of a long wait.
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Yonkers Statesman
Grant’s fortitude amid suffering earns lasting respect
The Cleveland Press eulogizes General Grant for enduring years of worsening illness and constant toil to provide for his wife and children. It praises his physical courage and supreme moral strength as he calmly measures life against death and faces pain with dignity.
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Cleveland Press
Grant
Randall’s stance on partisan officeholding sparks debate
The Cleveland Leader reports on ex Speaker Randall’s view that officeholders should be removed when they are not actively aligned with their party. It contrasts this with the administration’s approach, arguing Republicans dislike “offensive partisan” pretexts and defend party loyalty in public service.
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Cleveland
Randall
Peruna and Manalin Clinch Broad Ohio Letters
Letters from Ohio and nearby districts praise Peruna and Manalin with claims of cures and strong sales. Contributors from Mauds Butler Co to Navarre New Philadelphia and Greenville report relief in throat soreness general debility and ongoing use guiding sales and trust in Hartman medicines.
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Mauds
Butler Co
Ohio
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Peruna
Alex. Garver
Navarre
Tam
Manalin
D. C
John McKinley
New Castle
John D. King
New Lisbon
Frank Zimmerman
Jonathan Whitacre
M. T. Nace
John Hauk
Greenville
Hartman
Shiloh's Cure Promoted by Colby and Scott
Hints of a patent remedy advertisement promising quick relief for hacking coughs, dyspepsia, liver complaints, sleepless nights, catarrh, and lame back. Claims include guaranteed cures and affordable prices with Colby and Scott as sellers.
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Shiloh
Colby & Scott
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