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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1872
Page
2
The piece surveys political contest in Ohio with Sherman and revenue rings, and Georgia's shift to Democratic control with James M. Smith as governor. It argues compromises forged U S constitutional settlement and laments partisan extremism while outlining likely legislative changes, including judiciary and salt tax issues.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad has placed fifteen million units on the market and nearly all have been sold except about two million. Initial market price was 90.9 dollars each, but demand remains strong and items now command a price around 0.5 dollars above par.
The text accuses John Sherman of controlling federal patronage and using influence to secure reelection. It paints Sherman as the central figure for bankers, revenue officials, and office seekers who expect rewards in return. It names Ohio figures like Kes singer and Coates, alleging their loyalty to Sherman for political advantage and patronage.
After a spirited debate in the Constitutional Convention at Charleston West Virginia the revolation to remove to Wheeling was laid la the table. The Mayor of Wheeling offers free transportation and good quarters if the Convention will remove.
The investigating committee in New York heard damaging disclosures tying President Grant’s administration to corruption. Mer, Greeley were examined with some evidence, but Lindsey produced the most astounding revelations. The examination runs too long for our columns.
A westbound train near Highland Illinois killed a young girl who leaped in front of the locomotive. The Coroner's inquest identified her as a resident of London Missouri but her name was not determined and no motive could be found.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer begins its 31st volume with reduced rates and a pledge of accurate, concise coverage of Congress, state legislature, and Ohio markets. It vows Democratic alignment, strong literary content, and rapid press-closure news. The issue includes a war vignette about a misidentified enemy vessel and a reflection on enduring principles.
A 19th century calendar note states 1872 has 52 Sundays with September and December starting on Sunday. January April July begin on Monday. October begins on Tuesday and February begins and ends on Thursday. Five Thursdays occur, not again until 1900. In 1880 February has five Sundays, not again until 1920. 1871 began and ended on Sunday, with the same pattern repeating in 1882 and every eleventh year thereafter.
A dangerous revolt among the Loosiat of Indis was suppressed by forces who marched to the rebels headquarters. They defeated the rebels, killed about one hundred, and took several hundred prisoners. Quiet now prevails.
On a Athens county train last Thursday a prize vendor drew a gun after a dispute over a bogus prize package sale. The sheriff took the vendor to the county jail to await Grand Jury action. Also notes peach crop death from cold weather and a major rail sale in Cleveland to the C C C I railway for $500,000.
A court in Vinton County Ohio issues a creditor’s claim against an unnamed defendant, detailing the seizure of property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and other parcels in Townships and Ranges within the county. The order references The Venture and various tract descriptions as part of the debt collection and sale proceedings, with dates in the fall season and involvement of a sheriff.
The article advises honey to prevent and heal chapped hands. After washing, while hands are wet, rub in honey and let it dry on the skin. Initial applications may cause five minutes of pain if hands are sore, but regular use after each wash should prevent chapping and also helps irritated facial skin from wind and cold.
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