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Glover
Missouri
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Gold backed cash price report from California glimpsed
Report notes greenbacks sold at a premium over gold in California one day last week. A light take on British and Russian intentions is offered, while a local editorial mentions errors found by Commissioners. The Democratic Congressional Convention for the district is set for August 1 in Lima.
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California
Lima
Wood tariff bill expected to fail in House vote
A careful canvas of the House shows Mr. Wood's tariff bill will be defeated, with a projected tally of 156 voting against and 135 in favor.
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House of Representatives
Republicans Poised to Carry Ohio Amid Redistricting Push
The strongest sign Republicans will win Ohio is Democrats in power eagerly seeking redistricting for Ohio and contemplating similar moves in one or two other states.
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Ohio
Ohio Republicans wary of endorsing Democratic administration
Ohio Republican papers say the party will have enough work in the coming campaign to free the state from Democratic rule without aligning themselves to endorse the administration.
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Ohio
Tur little boy Mavis of the Paulding Democrat
A rough, old-time critic calls a child from the Paulding Democrat column a mad wasp, describing him as doubled up and self destructive. The writer laments the boy’s future in decency and conduct.
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Tur
Mavis
Paulding Democrat
Treasury orders destruction of $1,167,696 in notes
The Secretary of the Treasury directs the destruction of 1,167,696 in legal tender notes representing 80 percent of the month’s added national bank circulation. The same amount will be disbursed in silver dollars to meet currency obligations.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Ohio Legislature Remains In Session Amid Scramble For Pay
The report notes that while most state legislatures have adjourned, Ohio’s Democratic reform bloc stays in session. Members are paid by the day and push to extend terms to maximize pay, while more reputable Democratic papers seek adjournment without success.
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Ohio
Washington Post Attacks Glover and Associates
The Washington Post breaks into a vitriolic tribute to Glover with a harsh critique of his experts. The piece ends by saying the House could rectify the experts in about fifteen minutes, while praising Glover, Fitzhugh, and Cronin as a historic Democratic trio.
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The
Washington Post
Dem
Glover
Fitzhugh
Cronin
Florida men confess frauds in presidential canvass
Two Florida fellows named McLinn and Dennis confess to frauds in the presidential election canvas claiming motive was to gain positions. The piece questions trustworthiness of their confessions and anticipates Democratic attempts to exploits them, doubting any solid basis.
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McLinn
Dennis
Florida
Hurd Named as Democrat in Public Money Case
The Cincinnati Lnquirer claims Hon. Frank Hurd of Toledo borrowed 5000 dollars of public funds from Jongee Thompson, Sergeant-at-Arms, and calls for an investigation of Thompson's accounts. The paper accuses Thompson of maligning Chairman Thurman as 1880 Democratic presidential candidate.
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Cincinnati Lnquirer
Jongee Thompson
Frank Hurd
Toledo
The
Lnquirer
Thompson
Ohio Democratic Committee
Enquirer
Senator Thurman
Farmost
Thurman
Democrat backs W D Hill for Congress in district
The editorial lauds W D Hill as a people friendly, liberal and courteous lawyer fit for Congress. It endorses Hill and expresses a desire for his nomination while noting the paper will stay neutral in the election.
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W. D. Hill
Congress
Hill
Silent Treasury Proceedings Questioned by Commissioners
The Democrat notes the commissioners’ silence on Treasury business and asks why nothing of importance appeared in those proceedings, addressing Bro. White about the missing details.
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Treasury
Bro. White
Fisherman Glover Scuttles Democratic Thieves
A fisherman named Glover exposes Democratic thieves from his nets as he fishes, repeatedly pulling up alleged rascal precincts rather than Republicans. His colleagues urge him to stop searching for rascals, calling the task monotonous.
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Glover
Democrats Avoid Florida Election Investigation Fear of Consequences
The piece argues Democrats in Congress will not seek an inquiry into Florida elections. It claims such an investigation would expose fraud by multiple parties, doom the Democratic Party, and reveal broader abuses in Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina, prompting a national outcry. It predicts Democrats avoid investigations to prevent electoral ruin.
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Democratic House of Congress
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
Tilden
Congress
Balance of Trade Shows Historic Favor for Eight Months
The Cleveland Leader reports a record trade surplus for eight months ending February 28, 1878, with imports at 168,958,838 and exports reaching 461,405,217 in gold value. Coin exports and imports show a net favorable balance, while February alone yields a $33,259,048 surplus. The piece notes implications for debt service, gold flow, and currency restoration amid rising production and proposed coin imports.
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Cleveland Leader
Bureau of Statistics
Seerecesserrenenenet
Scinlencinethonn
Republicans test sincerity of Southern conciliation plan
The Republican Congressional Committee plans to reopen campaign activity in the South despite Ku Kluxism and white leagues. Meetings will be held in districts, speakers deployed, and get out the vote efforts intensified to test the President's conciliatory policy and gauge its real impact.
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Republican Congressional Committee
South
Mississippi
Nomination of Napoleon Fouke as postmaster announced
Napoleon Fouke has been named postmaster and will assume the duties in June. The County Commissioners report the purchase of two large chandeliers for the Court House. John Roddy is credited with a remarkable lambing yield, and Sheriff Spangler had a narrow alley escape when a prisoner fled then jumped a kitchen window before being recaptured.
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Fouke
John Roddy
John
Storm hits unroofed Disciple Church building
A storm damaged the unfinished Disciple Church south of the depot, nearly destroying the structure. Delphos Driving Park races are set for May 30 and 31 drawing turf enthusiasts. J W Hunt advances southern extension work on the Toledo Delphos and Indianapolis Narrow Gauge Railway. A coal oil stove exploded after being hurled from Dr Vicks dental rooms to the sidewalk.
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Disciple Church
Delphos
J. W. Hunt
Toledo, Delphos and
Indianapolis
Fires and arrests touch Bryan area in rapid notices
The Steam saw mill at Pulaski burned completely Sunday night. Elon Langel, once well known in Bryan, died of consumption last Monday in Topeka Kansas. A residence on E Foster’s roof caught fire Thursday night and was quickly knocked down by local volunteers. George W. Spangler Edgerton corporation treasurer faced embezzlement charges with hearings delayed to Tuesday the 30th after bond set at 1500 dollars. A farm building near Bryan housing farm implements burned Saturday morning destroying a reaper mower sulky rake and more with about 500 dollars loss.
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James H. Meagley
Middleton Township
F. W. Preston
Grand Supply
Summit Street
Toledo
S. O. O. F. Drill Association
Frank McGinnis
Skinner Place
Perrysburg Road
Pulaski
Elon Langel
Bryan
Topeka
Kansas
George W. Spangler
Edgerton Corporation
Squire Plummer
Mr. Spangler
Benia Calvin
Adams Advocates Statu quo In Electoral Dispute
Charles Adams, a strong Tilden advocate and Hayes opponent, argues for maintaining the current state of government in the Electoral controversy. He warns that even stable governments can falter on minor shocks and calls for preserving the status quo after careful reflection.
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Charles Adams
Tilden
Hayes
Stataquo
Adams
Confessor Dennis Appeals to Hayes Over Florida Fraud Claims
Dennis, known as the Confessor, attempts to justify his fraud narrative in Florida by claiming President Hayes ignored him. He asserts the act is a bid to defend self-respect and confess his guilt.
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Dennis
Florida
Hayes
Randall admits letter urging gerrymander of state for party advantage
Speaker Randall concedes writing the letter stating the Ohio Legislature should gerrymander the state to gain extra Democratic seats. He also suggests Pennsylvania and Indiana be redistricted similarly. Samuel fears insufficient Democratic votes to retain the Speakership in 1879.
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Randall
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Samuel
Congress
Republican creed pledges unified stand for 19th century platform
Tae Cleveland Werala argues a simple Republican creed can win the next House and key states. It calls for specie payment resistance, a fair tariff, constitutional amendments against sectarian taxation, completion of public works, cheap labor and materials, river channel improvements, and a patriotic, forward looking policy.
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Tae Cleveland Werala
Congress
Representat
Mississippi River
Counterfeiters Gang Busted In Van Wert Area
Authorities arrested Harry Blair and an accomplice at Cobb's cottage in the Northeast part of town after a week of surveillance. They seized a half dollar die and several bogus coins. Blair and a man working with officers later raided Mr. M Thatcher’s residence three miles Northwest, obtaining dies and moulds. Blair is tied to a burglary at Van Wert Machine Works. Monroeville links cited. additional arrests anticipated today with a township officer said involved.
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Monroeville
Indiana
Harry Blair
Cobb
Blair
Marshal Gaskill
M. Thatcher
Thatcher
van Wert
van Wert Buetin
Train timetable fragment from Cumbl'd Stations to Chicago
Train master Wood at Garrett Indiana and superintendent Hudson in Chicago oversee a timetable fragment listing connections from Cumbl’d Stations to major cities including Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Wheeling Columbus Newark Mt Vernon Mansfield Chicago and Deshler with assorted times and an agent at Defiance Ohio.
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Freight
Chicago
Garrett
Auburn
Hicksville
Vefiance
Deshler
Fostoria
Tislin
Sandusky
Monroevill
Mansfield
Mt Vernon
Newark
Columbus
Wheeling
Washbington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Accom
Baltimore Q
Washington
Chicago Ju
Monroeville
Delaware Bend
Mark Center
N. H. Wood
Ind
Cc. H. Hudson
Wa. C. Burk
Defiance
Ohio
Glover’s Wild Hunt For Corrupt Politicians
A satirical scene shows Glover from Missouri leading a partisan chase, bragging of trapping thieves and thieves’ money. The Democratic side exposes him as falsely accusing both parties, ending with a punchline that the culprit is the Democratic sergeant at arms as inkstands fly.
Transit schedule fragment links many towns and stations
A fragmented timetable lists Express and Fast Express departures between multiple towns including Ft Wayne, N Haven, Antwerp, Defiance, Okolona, Jewell, Emerald, Gar Creek, Woodburn, Napoleon, and Toledo with various times in the morning and afternoon, showing connections and destination notes amid an disjointed OCR excerpt.
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Express Express
Express
Ace
Jesus
Ft. Wayne
Spear Fem
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Antwerp
Cecil
Emerald
Elipwood
Defiance
Jewell
Okolona
Napoleon
Liberty
Colton
Neapolis
W. House
Monclova
Toledo
Miami
Nan Everett
Acc
House
Uae Ae
B&o
Ceeil
Wayne
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