This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1872
Page
2
A story from Towen details a court action over a street heading and a bridge in North Towen, with officials moving to close Main Bridge as part of a legal dispute. The report notes the involvement of local authorities and the timing of the hearing.
J W W Bowen Meier McArthur Jan 17 1872 notes five years of uninterrupted publication for the Enquirer Volume 6th begins with plans for improvement and to boost subscriptions for the Democratic cause an election looms. It recalls Jacksons victory at New Orleans praising Andrew Jackson and condemning perceived opposition misconduct.
Col Fisk depicted as a man of mixed virtues, praised for generosity and public service as a railway financier and entertainer in the metropolis, but killed by a cowardly assassin. The Selina Standard condemns the murderer and calls for justice. It notes Mrs Callen’s illness and the death of their child, delaying the representative’s attendance and eliciting public sympathy.
A damaged notice outlines an auction at the Vinton County court site for a property or estate. It lists terms, dates, and required actions, with references to court numbers and sale conditions. The document mentions bidders and required deposits, with timing for posting and claiming parcels.
John Sherman win in Ohio’s Senate race confirmed after a partisan push and a joint session vote. The process saw shifting ballots, protests, and denials of recognition as lawmakers faced the final count and a heated convention. Major figures included Cox, Powell, and Morzan amid controversy over procedures and allegiance.
The New York murder of Col James Fisk Jr occurs at the Grand Central Hotel where Tilward Stokes shoots Fisk thrice as he ascends the stairs. Fisk dies next morning. Stokes is imprisoned and boasts his money will free him. A linked civil case with Miss Mansfield involved blackmail and libel actions.
Fragmentary OCR text from a local newspaper page. many garbled names and phrases. Reads as miscellaneous items and mentions a few people and places in uncertain context about positions and notices.
A cryptic notice outlines a rating for an expert in niche topics. The fragment mentions a person named Tily Iddhy and suggests evaluation by a gendered expert. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Investigations reveal a web of schemes tied to Branewith and Albany bailout in Georgia. The 1869 and 1870 acts aimed to fast track bonds for state aid, with endorsements shifting from Treasurer to Governor. Critics argue many bonds issued violated the Constitution and acts, raising questions about state liability. The new Senate Reenactment Committee may probe lawmakers and department officials for roles in rail frauds that drained public funds.
A speech on a resolution about an investigative committee accuses the civil service of corruption. The speaker cites Republican papers and calls for reform while condemning obstruction of investigations. He also notes a proposed constitutional amendment to allow naturalized citizens to be President and questions rights for naturalized citizens versus negroes.
A fragmented report notes Democratic wins in Pittsburgh where a corrupt radical ring was ousted and an honest ticket elected. It also mentions similarly favorable results in Boston and Worcester, signaling continued Democratic influence and triumphs nationwide.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.