20 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1872
Page
1
Fragmented text shows plans for a national short line route between New York and Washington areas, naming freight and passenger services, timing, and operators. It references connections through Baltimore and heavy emphasis on transcontinental freight, with mentions of travelers and hotel accommodations along the route.
Ex governor Cox and fellow reformers call for a national liberal Republican mass convention in Cincinnati on May first. A letter from J B Stallo cites dissatisfaction with Grant era patronage while defending party reform and individual principle.
A political letter denounces nepotism and cabinet loyalty under President Grant, criticizing civil service reform faults, New York Custom House practices, tariffs, and federal overreach. It contrasts Republican ideals with current leadership while lamenting party realignment and the fate of anti slavery battles. The piece shifts to liquor suits in Ohio, condemns corruption in Washington, notes upcoming land grant bills, and details Ohio and other states’ land comparisons and river system reach. It cites figures on land grants, area comparisons, and states affected, warning of widespread land grab efforts ahead of Congress votes.
Mr. Allen W. Thurman son of Senator Thurman sustained a severe injury while feeding a corn cutting machine in Madison County resulting in the amputation of one hand. The incident occurred during routine farm work and underscores dangers of operating agricultural equipment. The family is reporting the accident and the young man’s condition.
A Chicago Alderman faces a one hundred dollar fine and six months imprisonment for proposing to accept a bribe. The judge contrasts this with a President, noting the harsher penalties and historical implications if a similar standard applied to Grant.
A Charleston paper reports a heated moment in the South Carolina Legislature as Tucker accuses colleagues of counterfeit money, questioning how the state can pay its debt and calling members counterfeit both inside and outside the chamber.
Bartholomew C. Galvin sues Secretary Boutwell for 2 million dollars claiming a tax and currency reform scheme offered in 1869 would save billions and boost commerce. The case, filed in New York, was moved to federal court but remanded to state court after Galvin, a Canadian subject, was found to reside there. District Attorney Davis to respond for Boutwell.
A Lima Democrat letter warns the public about Miles W. Vance of Findlay who allegedly kept a post office item and refused to return it after a reminder. The notice claims he owes 9 239 at advance subscription rates and labels the act as mean and untrustworthy.
A Chillicothe Post item notes plans for moving Zaleski Shops to this city will prompt extensive summer building. The move is expected to spur numerous improvements and speculative activity, reshaping the town as Bougler Yankee residents anticipate growth.
Republican papers label Tweed a thief and argue he should not take his seat in the New York Senate. They claim applying the same standard to Congress would erode Republican ranks in that body.
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