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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1871
Page
2
A gathered plea denounces Ohio State Republican Convention at Columbus as corrupted by leaders who neglect the poor. It cites resolutions favoring limited government, strict economy, honest debt payment, and elimination of the federal internal revenue system.
In Vinton county a Republican gathering rejected Judge Spaulding's resolutions condemning patronage and bribes, endorsing universal amnesty and school funding while opposing income taxes and Domingo annexation. Voters urged to oppose the new Republican ticket to seek change.
The piece argues that times are hard due to over taxation and tariff policies. It charges Radical papers and fiscusers with denying suffering while Democrats in Congress pushed tariff cuts. It urges readers to vote against every Republican on October 10.
The new daily paper in Columbus named The Daily Disputed is described as boldly printed and a credit to the city. The Dispatch is formed by leading newspaper men and aims to be the city’s best evening paper, with annual terms advertised at 87 dollars.
J. W. Latto won the nomination for Representative at the Houdiens Convention held in Jackson Inez Saturday. The sentiment favored the Democrat against a John Sherman supporter.
A speaker denounces radical officials at state and national levels as unfit and corrupt. The text condemns nominations and confirmations by conventions, the President, the Senate, legislatures, and voters. It calls for voters to rethink their choices and suggests it is time for change in the state.
The passage laments Vallandigham's death and denounces his revilers. It recalls Abraham Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson, and other figures to argue that the nation commends civility over vengeance. It rebukes local critics and praises enduring honor for the deceased.
In Vinton county residents denounce a hostile piece as dishonorable and ignoble. Democratic speakers McCook Morgan and Cockerill plan multiple county addresses in McArthur and Jackson to rally support, recounting Morgan’s Civil War-era route and a later reinterment of a soldier's remains.
Rain began about 7 a.m. and lasted till 11 a.m. yet the grove filled by 2 p.m. dancing on a raised platform near Raccoon creek, with music and seats for spectators. Post Office near platform drew letters many funnily written. Miss Mary Id. Lawler won the jewelry prize with 114 votes. Panthreipas.
Fragmented OCR mentions Democratic County Convention proceedings, names such as Thomas A. Mutiny and Poole, and references to the prosecuting attorney role. Indicates discussion of venue and candidates with incomplete wording and several garbled phrases.
New wheat ground at alli polis on Ist inst with feed and prices noted. Location and exact terms are unclear from the fragment, but indicates a market or agricultural transaction involving wheat and a stated price.
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