Meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee
The Democratic State Central Committee of Ohio will meet in Calimbur on December 10, 1999, to transact essential business. Charles S Allen chairs the gathering, with attendees urged to attend and participate in the important discussion. Zak Whew on, prior committee chair, recalls Civil War era figures and debates Ossawatomie's legacy amid current Abolitionist press, while urging clarity on past and present political stances. The issue references mail routes in Vinton County and surrounding areas, requesting establishment of routes to Zaleski Albany and Wilkesville, plus reestablishment of the McArthur Elk Swan route to aid hundreds lacking mail access.
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Ohio
Calimbur
Vinton County
Zaleski
Albany
Packard’s
McArthur
Elk
Swan
Post Office Department
Hell's Rump in Session and a Curious Gift Policy
A raucous session of Congress is described amid stormy weather and crowded galleries as members seek pens and toothpicks while scandalous labels about Grant’s policies swirl. The Grand Gift Enterprise message from Hinabing Grout provokes little interest, eclipsed by Grant’s post adjournment horse racing and cabinet intrigue.
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Telegraph
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Stoke
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Congress
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Pemsea
Nero
Tax relief debated as income tax expires in 1870
The income tax expires by law in 1870 and Congress will again consider continuation this winter. It is likely to be renewed with a rate cut to three percent. The proposed cut favors wealthy bondholders, but there is no expectation of broad tax relief for the public in 1870 or in the years ahead.
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Brown
Virginia
New York Tribune
Ossawattomie
Congress
Lisaso
John Logan
Mack
The
Enquirer
Grant
Logan
St. Louis
Grant’ Loveth
The Congressional Robbers and 1868 Costs Rise
In 1868 Congress ran contingent expenses totaling 476 999 for the House and 891 403 for the Senate, with per member figures of 2043 for the House and 46115 for a Senator. These, plus salaries of 5000 each, make a sizeable income for lawmakers. The eight percent interest law took effect in late October. Notes on court proceedings, misdeeds, and assorted advertisements fill the page with scattered items and legal updates.
Elections in Texas and Mississippi Sealed by Race
The article reports on election processes in Mississippi and Texas starting on a Tuesday week, noting Mississippi voting lasted two days and Texas until Friday. It claims Black voters largely dominated Mississippi ballots against General Dent for Governor and contains dehumanizing language. It also mentions a northwest constable selling a roan horse to satisfy a judgment and an assertion that bonds cost more than face value to the people.
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Mississippi
General Dent
Bontwell
New
Stockfell
Tod
Martin's Corner Store Panic Prices Sale Before Change
Prior to a business change on January 1st the store offers a large elegant assortment of goods at panic prices to reduce stock. The sale occurs at Martin's Old Corner Store one door west of Court House in McArthur.
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Martin's
Court House, McArthur
The Wool Clip of 1869 Report
The wool clip returns show 83 900 000 sheep in the United States. Half reside in seven states with Ohio leading and producing about one sixth of all wool, Michigan ranking third as farmers increasingly raise sheep. Major production covers textiles and garments as a broad catalog of goods is advertised at Martin's with prices marked down.
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United States
Ohio
Michigan
The Best Book on Life of Gender People in Empire City
A promotional note describes a volume illustrating the life of the gen ter sex in high and low places among the good and the bad, the rich and the poor, the virtuous and the vicious, the famous and unknown, showing vice and virtue, happiness and misery, fashion and folly in the Women of the Empire City.
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Empire City
United States
George Ellington Book Promises Portraits and Social Insight
A promotional notice touts a 700 page volume by George Ellington featuring illustrations of the Queen of Fastiona Society and topics such as Married Women and Life in Slums. The publishers claim broad social benefit and plan subscription sale through J. W. Bowen as agent in Winthrop, tocking, mad Jackwou Lount.
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J. W. Bowen
Washington Dispatchs From 1869 Political Turmoil and Capital Fight
A WRK Enquirer correspondent in Washington reflects on post Grant era office seeking, spoils, and Wall Street power. He laments quiet sessions while noting Schenck and Sherman clash over specie payments and funding. The piece warns of pressure to move the capital and offers a roving, satirical plan to influence politicians through graft.
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Cineipall Enquirer
Wasuixoror
Grant
Washington
John the Baptist
Ulysses
Long Branch
Saratoga Race Track
Schenck
T. Stewart
The
Republic
A. J
Zack
Novel metal coating prevents rust and strengthens blades
Captain Ross patents a composition that bonds with iron to form a rust resistant coating, even after immersion in water for a week. Tests on steel show no rust after rain and wet grass exposure. The discovery could boost many trades and apply to needles, clock wheels, and tools.
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Ross
Dowd and A D Richardson Editor Dies After Shooting
Dowd and A D Richardson, editors at the New York Tribune, were both shot days earlier for alleged offenses of taking another man's life. Richardson died last Friday.
Dry Goola Establishment at Vinton Station Opens New Goods
The Dry Goola establishment of William Mark at Vinton Station offers a large complete assortment chosen with care for the market. Prices are the lowest and new goods have arrived, creating excitement among shoppers and inviting a visit to see the updated stock.
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William Mark
Vinton Station
Edinburgh University allows women in medicine study
A noted quip about liars pointed to the Vinton Record editorial staff. At a Edinburgh University Council meeting, the admission of ladies to medical study was decided in the affirmative.
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The
Vinton Record
Edinburgh University
Fortieth Congress Jammed Funds and Juror Rules
A fragment notes $11,000 paid during the Fortieth Congress for carriage and horse hire. It mentions jurors and penalties, indicating a rule that jurors sworn in for penitentiary and capital cases will not be allowed separate until they render a verdict, describing the law as it stands.
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