Publication shift in Ohio senatorial district
The Enquirer notes minimal action in Congress last week and reports the Pomeroy Crescent has suspended publication. Only the McArthur Enquirer remains as a Democratic paper in the district, while the Gallipolis Bulletin is independent. The Crescent’s publisher says he was swindled in a past sale by a partner who acted against his instructions.
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Pomeroy Crescent
Pomeroy
McArthur Enquirer
Gallipolis Bulletin
Crescent
Tax levies rise sixfold under Republican rule in 1871
The text notes total state and local tax levies climbing from 4,671,831.03 in 1851 to 23,587,064.24 in 1871, nearly six times higher. It attributes the increase largely to Republican administration of the state government.
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Republican Party
New York Custom-house Inquiry Advances Swindle Claims
The U S Senate Committee investigation into New York Custom-house practices continues amid ongoing excitement sparked by Senator Trumbull. Daily swindle claims surface as Gen Palmer testifies, with an editorial excerpt from the New York World July 12 highlighted for its points.
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New York Custom-house
U. S Senate
Senator Trumbull
Senate
Prevent
New York World
Gen. Palmer
Sherman’s Bogus Election Described in Ohio Senate Debate
The Ohio Senate debated a joint convention incident on January 10 1872 when Lieutenant Governor rushed to declare John Sherman elected to the U S Senate before voting finished. Senator Patrick moved to correct the journal to reflect votes as counted, while denouncing alleged manipulation by political advisors and urging records of the fraud be kept as a warning against future coercion. The motion failed 18 to 12.
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Sherman
J. If
Putnam
Ross County
Warrnas
Heaven
General Assembly
Ohio
Senate
United States
John Sherman
Thureday
Gbtate
Senate of the
Hart
Patrick
Tuscara
Congress
Jdint Assembly
Joint Assembly
Morgan
Cox
Washington
General Cox
Republican Party
Railroad Meeting Promises Local Stock Subscriptions
A large gathering convened at the Court House last Friday evening to support the Galipolis McArthur Logan Railroad. After speeches a committee was appointed to solicit stock subscriptions and secure backing from Logan and Hocking County.
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Court House
Galipolis, McArthur & Logan Railroad
Logan Std
Hocking County
Logan Republican
The Gallipolis to Columbus Railroad Directors Elected
Stockholders reelected the old board except Reuben Aleshire and J J Culbertson. W H Bagle, Thos B Davis, Hf 8 Bundy, Chas Henking, W L Langley, Wm Shober, Cornelius Kar selected. New chief engineer to be hired. work to start soon. Also mentions Sweet Sixteen Visitor Magazine and Maj Gen Henry Halleck death. Missouri Democratic Committee promotes policy.
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Gallipolis, McArthur & Columbus Railroad
W. H. Bagle
Thos
Davis
Bundy
Chas
Henking
W. IL Langley
Wm. Shober
Cornelius Kar
Reuben Aleshire
Gallipolis
J. J. Culbertson
Hocking County
Langley
Postmaster Fatally Wounded by Self-Set Trap Gun
Henry Smith postmaster of St. James Long Island set a trap gun to deter burglars after recent break ins. He forgot the mechanism upon reentry and the loaded weapon fired, wounding him in the legs. He died about two hours later after explaining the incident.
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Long Island
Henry Smith
St. James
Smith
Phenomenon at New Cleveland Fire Lights Night Sky
A remarkable fire event last Sunday at New Cleveland produced two pillars of fire rising to the sky, lighting the area as if moonlit. A strong wind blew as observers noted the atmospheric conditions created a grand display, drawing comment from witnesses.
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T Hore
Sheriff's Sale in Vinton County Ohio 1872 Notice
In Vinton County Court of Common Pleas a sale of land from Leonard HinrieG Phin to Tol & Mabovwell is ordered. The sheriff will sell at the court house in the town of Medarthur at 1 PM on the day, listing lot numbers and property details for the high bid and terms of sale.
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Vinton County
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Wits
Rory
Wing
Aif Mearthur
Wirstore
Tol & Mabovwell
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SS Hunn
Linane Anil
Shoriff Vinton County
Tetunes
Linliti
Pinton
Complex Vinton Common land dispute in Pine and Vinton County
In Vinton Common, a contested property case involves Watt Cas 8 and The Vinton Furnged Al Cont Compas with claims over land in Vinton and Pine townships. The court references Be diay of Datoboe 1570, noting orders affecting parcels owned by Tesichuyning and Noril-weat, with jurisdictions in Teene Number Seventwon and surrounding routes.
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Local Rail Route Benefits urged for Gallipolis link
Advocates argue the Howking Valley railroad raises land values, citing in county land value gains of up to eighteen dollars per acre and overall gains vastly outweighing the road's cost. They urge Logan farmers and residents to subscribe and back the rapid construction of the new line toward Gallipolis and the Atlantic coast, promising further reasons next week.
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Gallipolis
Howking Valley
Atlantic
Virginia
Chesapeake & Ohio
Locking Valley
IL Vy
Straitsville
Columbus
Athens
H.V. Raoul
Vnaland
Gore
Posisers Road
Mud Turtle Quarry Found in Marsh Ditch Work
A Wood county paper reports a mud turtle quarry uncovered while digging Ditch No. 183 in a swampy area. Teams mired, horses pulled from bogs as workers unearthed many large mud turtles buried 24 feet underground, some blocking the plow. The turtles likely sought the moist site for winter quarters.
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Wood County
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