Ohio political party bias and bank wealth in 1870 era
The Enquirer shows partisan critique of Gen Boyle and remarks on Ohio judges who favored Republicans. The issue also highlights Brahards’ Musical World May issue and its wide circulation. It notes banks declaring semi annual dividends of 7 12 percent due to city village and school district deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical World
Brainard and Sons, Publishers
Cleveland
Ohio
Jacktown
West Union
Trial of Milton Easom for Murder at Edgar County Illinois
A lengthy report on Milton Easom’s 1870 murder trial in Edgar County Illinois where he killed David Benson in self defense. The trial featured partisan tensions between Democrats and Republicans, with jury packing by the prosecution and strong commentary from the Valley Times. The verdict was not guilty after about thirty minutes deliberation. It also covers local politics, teacher certification validity across counties, and newspaper printing patronage debates as reflected by the Wayne County Democrat.
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M. C. Easom
Edgar Co
Vinton
Jackson
M.C. Hasom
J. M. Easom
Zaleski
Vinton County
Middleton
Jackson County
M. ©. Easom
Edgars County
Illinois
Elmoat
David Beason
Beason
Eason
Valley Times
Paris
Edgar County
Ill
Milton Hasem
David Bensom
Olelock
Boyle
W. Thompson
Messrs
Ends
Bishop
Hunter
Stratton Township
Knoxville
Wayne County
Democrat
Lying, Negro Suffrage, and Local Civil Dissent
A historical editorial fragment contends that many Republicans labeled as copperheads lied about negro suffrage while opposing it, noting the truth of Democratic claims versus Radical lies. It recounts a local land dispute where a surveying party faced resistance, resulting in fines, and closes by praising Godey’s Ladies’ Magazine with a subscription pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Put Yourself in the Place continued in Tax Galaxy
Tax Galaxy for May features Charles Read's great story continued and Mark Twain's Memoranda offered as a literary treat. The periodical costs 4 dollars per year and is advertised by Sheldon and Co. at 498 and 500 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Read
Mark Twain
Sheldon and Co
Broadway
New York
Northern Pacific Rail Road Proposed Route Benefits Described
A historic outline praises the Northern Pacific Railroad plan noting shorter distance from Lake Superior to Puget Sound by over three hundred miles and about a thousand miles for Asiatic commerce. It argues direct Atlantic coast access, Puget Sound navigation, timber and iron supply advantages, better grades and snow flow, and potential to boost settlement and emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lake Superior
Puget Sound
Japan
China
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Welland Canal
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Eruption at Ceboraco Volcano in Jalisco Mexico
An eruption at the Ceboraco volcano in Jalisco began on February 20 and continues to belch flames rocks and ashes. Eight vents open with four showing great force causing ground tremors and towering flames. People gaze while artists scientists and reporters from across the republic sketch and note the unprecedented eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ceboraco
Jalisco
Jesus
Mary
The
Republic
Treasury idle funds draw critic’s ire in May remarks
The secretary’s May exhibit highlights $115,000,000 kept idle in the Treasury, creating annual interest losses of about $7,000,000 in gold. Critics argue the administration should retire bonds rather than leave that sum idle and pay interest on bonds that could be redeemed with coin.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
True religion shows its influence in every part of our conduct
The quote likens true religion to sap of a living tree, penetrating even distant boughs and guiding all actions with steady impact.
Outrages and opinions on Ireland and Ulysses Grant policy
The Atlantic telegraph reports agrarian outrages in Meath Ireland amid criticisms of British coercion laws. The piece critiques Ireland policy and urges that suppression breeds violence, while praising Grant and questioning a no policy stance on monetary issues.
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Ireland
Atlantic Telegraph
Everal
Meath
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J. Ww. Bowen, Mintom and Proprimtor
Orreck Story Dodge
Uixter Minin
Locus
Simon Gong
Romparel
Lillis
Hinbantle
Nastariy Changen
J. C. Bishop
Wilkesville
Buitsine
Anya
Fiolestarler & Gessner
Palot
Walent
Chillicoths
Wigton
J. B. Safford
East End
Main &T
Catlin Residence
Hiendoye
McArthur
Enderg
Yinton
Actutising 11Th
Democratic Enquirer
Daniel 8. Dana
McArthur, C
John O. Stevenson
H., Onto. Tal
Adjoining Counties
J. M. McGillivray
Ctc
Charles W., Gist
Attorney At Law and Notary Publi
Zaleski, Ohio
U. S. Claypool
Londonderry
Onto
Pel D. B. Shivel
Mcartihur
O10
Reyal
Lilecare
Divick
Court House
Homer CG. Jones
Larpoon Weat
Dan
Wille Bros
Alata
Weely
A gosmPs
B. Daley
Amnstroot
Iellory
Ania Ao
Wien
Saddler
Morris Evans
Mcarthur, Ohio
Oranda Dearie
Mian
Rtv
Rire
Dollison
Dolnibon
Pat
Rehuend Poe
Muli Street
Pablo
Hewt Market
Lindsley House
D, Duncan
Prisior
Zatonki
Depot Hotel
Chillicotmne
M. Merkle
TIA
Raltron
Astralia
Uierla
Ettrulay
Neals
Mergchant’s
Portsmouth
J. W. Warner
Ts Hotel Inn
Front Street
Scoland Johwrson
Isham
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Palrond
Hooda
al Ratha
Amd All
J. W. Bowen
Henkle
L. A. Godey
Philadelphia
Grant
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San Domingo
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