First Annual Meeting of Gallipolis, McArthur & Columbus RR
The Gallipolis McArthur and Columbus Railroad stockholders gathered in Gallpolis on February 14, 1871 to elect directors for the next year. The slate included Langley, Abelire, Shobor, Angle, Bundy, Davids, Culbertson, with opposition ticket by Wrangler Me OD, Bailey, Miles. Directors to meet in Portsmouth on Feb 23 to organize and swear in officials. A preliminary survey from Gallipolis to Dondos planned in five to six weeks. Additional items cover Attorney General selection, Tennessee ship missing near San Domingo, and Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad finances and stockholder meeting outcomes.
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Gallipolis
Langley
Reuben Abelire
Culbertson
Hocking
George Wrangler
Bailey
Miles
Portsmouth
Dondos
Columbus
A State Ticket for Democratic Convention Heads
A call to nominate popular state leaders for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The author endorses Hop Gino Tl Pexpuwroy for Governor and Tomas Ewisa Jr for Lieutenant Governor under Paxpisroy, urging a strong ticket to secure statewide victory and legislative majorities.
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Hop. Gino
Pexpuwroy
Tomas Ewisa, Jr
Paxpisroy
Vinton County
Pendleton
Ewing
Grant's imperial dream sparks clash with German unity
The piece attacks General Grant for admiring the German Empire and likening it to the U S republic, claims he seeks a crown and throne, and warns Democrats and abolitionists of treason and new oligarchy. It portrays Radicalism as plotting to subvert popular sovereignty and cites Crisis references.
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Grant
Wilhelm
United States
Washington
Abolition Party
Epider
Repullic
Mellyane
Ku Klux Commission and Southern outrage reports
The Washington Ku Klux Commission is ready to operate as Southern outrage reports resume in Lacobin papers. The commission aims to justify troop deployments in the South before the next election, aligning with party policy to shape a favorable report.
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Ku-Klux Commission
Washington I Ku- Klux Commission
Lacobin
South
Territorial power shift sparks debate in Congress
The House passed a bill on Saturday granting the Judge of the United States Courts and Territorial Governors appointed by the President the power to draw legislative apportionment. The move aims to centralize influence in Washington over local Territory politics amid alleged corruption and power struggles.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Soldier and Sailor Bounty Land Act Expanded Rights
The act extends homestead and title benefits to honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served ninety days in the rebellion or their widows and orphans. If a claimant dies or a widow remarries, eligible minor children may receive benefits. The measure would deduct prior service time for title completion. Also noted is France relief efforts, with ships loaded, funds, and supplies sent by the United States and New York Chamber of Commerce contributions.
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United States
France
New York Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Europe
Emperor Napolleon
Question on Wilson’s bank roles in Ripley inquiry
The Democratic Enquirer of McArthur Ohio asks whether John l Wilson is “President of one of the National Banks of Ripley and director of the other” and asserts the report’s authenticity, citing the Weat Union Defender.
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Democratic Enquirer
McArthur
Ohio
John ‘l. Wilson
Ripley
Weat Union Defender
Pleasures of Arithmetic on Pacific railroad subsidy bonds
A banker's clerks calculation shows the 64.5 million dollar Pacific railroads subsidy bonds would balloon to 337,017,6129 in thirty years, with interest compounding yearly. The piece argues the government, not the railroads, bears the cost and cites figures for 12, 20, and 25 year horizons. Noting debt projections, it condemns the belief that interest would be paid later, labeling the government “stuck” and naming Sherman Cooke Schenck and Bingham as players.
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Pacific
John Sherman
Jay Cooke
Schenck
Bingham
Fragmentary political rant on subsidy and land issues
Fragmented text argues about subsidies and land jobs, accusing thieves of inflating prices and condemning a party of moral ideas and tutors for keeping power. Mentions saints, cadivads, and abuses of state funds, with unclear context and dates.
Segregation Reflected in South Carolina Governance
A historical note asserts that in South Carolina blacks monopolize voting and lawmaking while whites perform all taxpaying, revealing stark racial power dynamics in governance. The statement highlights systemic disenfranchisement and inequitable civic participation.
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South Carolina
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