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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1872
Page
2
The Enquirer reports that Bowen’s alliance and the Grant faction convene in Philadelphia with 14 delegates, aiming to preserve the current regime. Grant’s nomination appears assured as critics decry the “bread and butter” politics while angry citizens in Ohio regions hint at opposition to the administration amid a growing call for reform.
The article notes a halfway amnesty measure passed by Congress removing political disabilities for most, excluding Senators and Representatives of specific sessions, judicial officers, and certain service officers. It links the move to attempts to reconcile divided factions, amid turmoil in Spain following the Carlists crisis and Sagosta’s resignation, with Marshal Serrano or Admiral Tepets as potential leaders.
Fins Perfumery and Sia son's Drug Store advertise lumber at low prices via Harvey in McArthur with a portable mill. County officials and auditors discussed next steps. Post office lists names and letters awaiting pickup. Jackson County Fair slated Sept 25-27. Coal mining strikes and fires reported. Township clerks must publish financial statements within sixty days.
The letter reports strong support from businessmen and engineers for a new railroad line linking Gallia and McArthur with a broader network. It notes coal and iron ore deposits near McArthur, favorable route assessments by chief engineers, and calls for local funding votes to proceed. The writer urges Gallia citizens to act rather than wait for neighbors.
A long tribute recounts the life of Judge Plyley born May 6 in Boss Obbty and his career with Clark, W V Peck, and the Vinton county bar. It praises his integrity, friendships, and enduring impact as a fair judge, with emphasis on his devotion to duty, family sorrows, and posthumous reverence by colleagues.
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