Democraft State Convention Nominates Strong Ticket
The Democratic State Convention met at the Opera House Columns June 1 1870. D. J. Callen of Mercer chaired the open session and candidates for Secretary of State were selected, with W. T. Heisley of Cuyahoga winning after a second ballot. A platform denounced tariff policy and pledged tax reform while confirming the slate: Secretary of State William Heisley Comptroller John I. Tenton Supreme Judge Richard A. Harrison and Board of Public Works William Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
O N
Allen
Eterin J. Carran
Ineteeth
Je Palm
Trumull
W.T. Cessna
Mardin
William Heisley
Chyahoga
William Teisley
W.T. Coen
Madison County
John I. Tenton
Ohio Democracy Platform Calls for Wide Reforms and Tax Repeals
A lengthy Ohio Democratic platform denounces land monopoly and federal tax practices while urging repeal of the national banks and revenue stamps. It condemns the current administration, endorses Allen G. Thunwin and Congress opponents, and calls on voters to back the ticket on the next October ballot. The document frames the platform as a unifying call for the oppressed to march to the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Resolutions
AMD
Ohio
United States
Union
Congress
Jefforean
House
Representatives
Committee On Ways and Means
Republic
Snch
Canariss
Ain
Konsla
Resstead
Olio Syipattiza
Great Britain
Spain
Wenks Iil
Hlp
The Depot Hotel at Chilliothe near Marietta & Cincinnati Depot
The Depot Hotel near the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Depot in Chilliothe earns praise for excellent meals, attentive service, and a warm welcome from host Mr. Merkle. The paper advertises visiting guests to dine when trains stop at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot
Marietta & Cincinnati
Death notice in Blip town records two named individuals
A death notice from the residence of a local peer reports the passing of HaliuRt My and Mieller aged 1d years and IW days, noting their ages and the local context in Blip town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey Peer
Blip
HaliuRt My ‘Anighter
TA Mieller
Wilson for Congress Third Time Debated in Adams County
The People's Defender of West Union condemns John T. Wilson as the Republican nominee in the district. It condemns bondholders and bankers as unpopular, calls for equal taxation, and urges voters to elect a congressman who will end the Wilson and Ring faction influence, aligning with the poorer laboring classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lronmondort
Monta
Radical Party
Wilson
Congress
Wilsons
Ringites
Controversy Over Vinton Record Editor’s Alleged Arson Charge
A reader remonstrates with John T. Raper of the Vinton Record over a defamatory claim that “the niggers” set the town on fire. The writer demands proof of a “prominent Democrat” who spread the rumor and labels the editor a liar for citing such accusations without evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Raper
Vinton Record
Vinton County
Tgs
Tle
Nig“Gova
Raper
Woneer
Record
Government Assessor Job Costs in 19th Century South
The text attacks government assessors in Alaska and southern states, noting high collection costs and alleged corruption. It cites figures from the Seventh District of North Carolina for 1867 and 1869, portraying loyal office holders as well paid and the South as "pasture ground" for Northern officials at the nation’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Colleet. Jors
North Carolina
Democrat at Columbus Convention Proposes Thou Shalt Not Steal Banner
A Democrat at the State Convention in Columbus urged adopting a platform based on the ten commandments with THOU SHALT NOT STEAL on banners to oppose Radicalism. The remark sparked debate as critics accused thieves in high and low places of continuing corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Enquirer
McArhur, C
Bowen
Strong
Brad
Opera House
Vine
Vizy
Ahooud Soule
Henry Reynolds
J. W. Bowen
Patrick Kelly
Opera Monse
Democratic Party
Washington
Juckson
John J. Thompson
GN. Allen
State Central Committee
TL. A. Corcoran
Cincinnati
Trat
Ton. D. J. Callen
Mercer
Apeton
Mon
D. J. Callen
Young Democracy
Great West
R. P. Tinnibutt
Delaware
Asistants
D. ©. Ballentine
Clarkes
A. FP
J. W. Byler
Adams
Vinton
A. Vanico
Gallias
J. A. Aleshire
Jackson
Ion
L. D. Campbell
Butler
Almond Soule
D.C. Ballentine
Clarke
Jonas Smith
Richland
BR. C. Nathe
Ashtolula
BP. G. Griffin
Rows
R. Clymer
Crawford
Fluritute
Messrs. Corcoran
Hamilton
Oid Cunningham
Campbell
Callen
Cll
State Central
Committee On
Mate Central Committee
Samuel Matthews
Hamilton County
Samuel Fbitunt
Tudge JO. MeiCemy
Montgomery
Col
D. M. Greene
Shilby
Curtis Berry, Jr
Wy Tndot
W. ©. Gould
Tayuhte
J. B. Tallentine
Cyall
Richand
J. 2
Wayne
J. Williams
Monroe
Robt
M. Clark
Imassa
Wheeler & Wilson
Gorneree
Pedon
Sissox's Drug Store
McArthur, Ohio
Excelsior
Herrae Patent
Adress
Are
Mem
Wwe
CSL
Lise ‘Phu
Nery Lugnineuk
Excelsior Mire
S Dow EN Meek
PDI Krlte
Vielen
Chikcitita
Bedi
Cortii
Vinian County
Eakin's Mills
Vinian ‘Tommie
Hinton County
Willie
A.D
Masry Reynotda
Auillier Vinton County
Monnca
Life American
Park Tow
New York
Bbb & Co, Publishers
Park Row
Leda
Isao
Aira
Rowill & Co
Lemien
Fuente Hieron
Lore
RSEAR
Satesman Misetss
Paul Save Hhtepha Ba
Mint
Das Feth
Ia Orienty Nm Nl
Relioblo Dante Dtation
Mtna Stare
Salean
Olive Pout
Panpiiet
Soniaietale Purtititary
Enttey
H. Rosenheim
Parkonibuare
Dugulats
Grooves
Convatrutig
Melodeans
Ayp
Horace Watery
Lister, Melodwans
Horach Waters
Twarerooms
Broadway
Aral Eyemidt
Ilerney
Ptt
Sealy
AR Uva
Norlin
Henke West
Dee Rodis
Yatra Mons
Peivote
Knuw
Bay. Ies
Layes
Mass
Modkscal
Chemical Authority
RE. P, Hall & CO
Manhua
R, H
Sis Son
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!