War and tariffs spark clashes among rival papers
In Meigs County and beyond, radical and conservative newspapers quarrel over a congressional candidate and tariff policy. The Ironton Register supports tariffs while others debate party loyalties, with lines drawn as press factions spar and Canadians blame Fenian raids on American conduct. Rebels and Union divisions are questioned as Georgia remains out of the Union.
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Athens Journal
Middleport Press
Meigs County
Ironton Register
New York
Boston
Charleston
New Orleans
Iowa
Christendom
Messrs. Davis
Toombs
Potomac
Rio Grande
England
Republic
Washington
Transcript Attacks Hon. C. Ingersoll in Fifth District
The Peoria Transcript opposes renomination of Hon. C. Ingersoll and declares him unfit for the Fifth District. It accuses him of political perfidy and personal dishonesty, while noting his loyalty to officeholders under him.
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Peoria
Hon. C. Ingersoll
Transcript
Tariff era goods listed as staples in free lint ledger
In early Democratic days tariff policy featured staples like tea coffee sugar spice tobacco and rice. The record notes their placement on the tariff free lint indicating the era’s trade stance and market expectations.
Secret juror oath exposes bias in Florida trial
In Quincy Florida a black juror admitted taking an oath with a loyal league promising not to convict whites in crimes against whites. The disclosure suggests that black jurors may refrain from delivering impartial verdicts, undermining the pursuit of justice in cases involving white defendants or victims.
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Quincy
Florida
Prize ring wiped out or Congress to follow
The Louisville Courier Journal questions whether Congress should wipe out the prize ring for the benefit of the country, prompted by a radical Philadelphia journal calling for action. It weighs the potential national impact of abolishing prize fighting in favor of broader public good.
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New England
New York
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Philadelphi
Louisville Courier-Journal
House of Representatives
South
Jone
Radical
Democrats Back Col umbus Ticket Amid Radical Split
A Indiana Democratic paper relays that many Radical party workers resign over the Fifteenth Amendment, praising a Columbus June ticket as strong and electable. It also reports county board actions on roads, levies, assessments, and park reviews, plus broader political commentary and a Iowa cave discovery.
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Columbus
Marietta
McFarland seeks new trial in Calhoun divorce suit
Martinsville dispatch reports Daniel McFarland filed a motion in Morgan County common pleas court for a new trial of his divorce suit from Mrs Calhoun. He alleges no publication proof was filed, the defendant had no notice, and he can prove perjury by a witness. He has engaged leading counsel.
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Martinsville
Morgan County
Todiana
Daniel McFarland
Common Pleas Court
Man bites head off live rat in Ohio wager
A man in Ross county Ohio ate a live rat head as part of a wager the other day, provoking alarm and interest in the local community.
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Ross County
Ohio
Burial of a Fenian Beside the Canadian Line
A Fenian was buried after a flag of truce failed to gain access to the body of young Bowe. Canadians dragged the corpse to a hill and interred it without covering, then piled rocks and a bottle atop the grave. A red-coated guard patrolled the area as a uniformed keeper regretted the crude act.
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Bowe
Police Court Denies Assault Charge Over Accordion Playing
In St Joseph Missouri the Police Court denies any offense in an incident where a man was assaulted for playing an accordion tune titled Shoo Bly. The report notes the court’s stance on the conduct amid the local disorder.
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Police Court
St. Joseph
Missouri
Righteous
Night Thoughts by Joms Tomas Poses Naspy in Segue to Rural Wisdom
The weekly Hxanra & Wome edition dated June 25 presents Je lenia Throop's Night Thoughts by Joms Tomas alias Pernortum V. Naspy. The humorist follows an honest country boy taken to the city and back, guiding him through experiences to end wiser and valuing the farmer’s peaceful life as the best. Naspy is praised as the man to teach this lesson.
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Hxanra & Wome
Jelenia Throop
Joms Tomas
Pernortum V. Naspy
Nasny
Somernino Tat Bveny Panven Wanta A Stock Journal Notice
The June issue of the American Stock Journal offers practical breeding and stock-raising insights from leading writers. It urges farmers to study improved stock to improve prices, invites readers to request a specimen copy or subscribe for 50 cents for the remaining year, via Additions N. P. Boren & Co. Publishers, Parkesburg, Pa.
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American Stock Journal
N. P. Boren & Co. Publishers
Parkesburg, Pa
Parkersburg Worker Describes Health and Diet Shift
A Parkersburg resident recalls long years in a somber occupation and shares health concerns. A friend’s suggestion leads to trying Masenheim's Alumanel Ditters, credited with improving strength, stamina, and daily performance.
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Sondontaey
T., Nent
Parkersburg
Agapapela
Masenheim
Chester White Pigs for Sale Notice
Full blood Chester White pigs for sale. Call at residence about one mile north. Dillon, For Fine Perfumery, to Big Jon's Drag Story.
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Chester
Big Jon
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