The Frauds Of TSSO And McLeanism In Ohio Politics
The Enquirer reports alleged 1885 frauds in Hamilton County tied to John R. McLean. Sworn testimony claims Democratic ballots were counted at McLean's office and that gangs and police aided frauds to control the legislature. The House committee found irregularities in Cincinnati precincts and noted attempts to block fact-finding.
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Franklin County
John R. McLean
Joseph B. Foraker
George Hoadley
United States Senate
John Sherman
Balcit
United States
Cincinnati
McLean
Hamilton County
House
Senate
Myers
General Assembly
House Committee On Privileges and Elections
C. L. Poorman
Belmont County
Zanesville
Enquirer
Belmont
B. F. Linduff
Jefferson
J. L. Cameron
Union
O. S. Brumback
Lucas
E.L. Lampson
Ashtabula
Robert M. Higgins
Brown
John McBride
Stark
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a quick, painless tobacco quit aid. It claims the product strengthens nerves, vitality, and overall life, with a money back guarantee and a free booklet. Available from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Hamilton County 1885 election fraud details exposed
A report details extensive fraud in Hamilton County precincts during the October election. Witnesses testified to repeated voting, ballot switching, and police influence, with precincts A Fourth Ward and others cited. The committee found hundreds of fraudulent votes favoring Democrats, while Republicans faced suppression. Ex-Governor George Hoadley condemned the fraud and urged reform.
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Police Commission
Enquirer
A. Y. Reid
C. H. Cole
Booth
Edward Morris
Morris
John Tosney
Board of Judges
Sixth Ward
Alex. R. Kuschike
van Bibber
William H. Deacon
Ninth Ward
John R. Evans
Morton L. Hawkins
The
Evans
F. Ninth Ward
Supreme Court
Ohio
United States
I. J. Miller
Nonpartisan Committee of 100
George Hoadley
Cincinnati
New York
John R. McLean
Hamilton County
Committee of 100
Tilden
O’connor
Judge Foraker
Hoadley
United States Senate
Hoadly
War appears only path to peace in South Africa
London reports cabinet adjourned as Prime Minister weighs measures. Sir Walter Peace of Natal declares Orange Free State backing Transvaal seals fate, saying Britain must seize control to pacify South Africa. He predicts a war lasting about two months with Natal spared heavy fighting, while 10,000 British troops prepare as mules are bought in Naples and the United States. The next British note is expected to demand absolute control.
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London
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State Volksraad
Transvaal
Walter Peace
Natal
Orange Free State
Great Britain
South Africa
Naples
United States
Africa
War fears in South Africa and Samoa loom large
Reports from Bloemfontein and Cape Town indicate Boers plan to arm for a protracted clash, with a Dutch conspiracy against British rule under scrutiny and the Orange Free State pledging harmony with Transvaal. Simultaneously in Washington, Mataafa unrest in Samoa grows, signaling possible renewed rebellion and rising tensions with Germany.
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South Africa
Free State
Orange
Cape Colony
Ouster fight eyed for Mayo Swartz in Columbus
Mayo Swartz of Columbus faces ouster proceedings amid a slate of striking regional incidents. Fire ripped an apartment house in Buffalo causing $30,000 in losses as jealousy prompted Walter Clyatt of Albina Or to kill his wife and himself. Admiral Dewey may cross Ohio with the presidential party en route west. Great forest fires burn near San Diego with losses mounting to $500,000. Former Colombian minister General Julio Rengifo drowned at his home. Eleven perish when the British steamer Scotsman is wrecked off Quebec's coast.
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Mayo Swartz
Columbus
Buffalo
Walter Clyatt
Albina
Admiral Dewey
Ohio
San Diego
Cal
Julio Rengiffo
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Woolson Spice CO
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TSSO
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Washington, D. C
Ohio Democracy
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Coco Cola
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Volkeraad
Volksraad
Samoa
Washington
Quebber
G. W. Kuffman
Citizens Opera House
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Clinton
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
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