Kentucky and Ohio Democracy Conventions Echo Radical Fight
The Montgomery County assembly at Dayton endorsed Vallandigham drafted resolutions opposing Radical policies and calling for unity to defeat corruption. Kentucky’s Frankfurt convention nominated Leslie for governor and Carlisle for lieutenant governor with tacit support for amnesty and strong state rights, condemning centralized power and military overreach. Colossal swarms of caterpillars near Columbus worry residents.
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Vallandigham
Montgomery County
Dayton
Kentucky
Frankfurt
Wy, L. Leslie
J.G. Carlisle
Democratic Convention Delegates and Platforms 1871
The Democratic Delegate Convention met at the County Clerk's office on May 20 1871 to appoint delegates and alternates to the state convention in Columbus. Officers inducted, votes cast by acclamation, and platforms contrasted Democratic and Radical positions on honesty economy taxation and liberty. Burglary at the Columbus depot office nets about 50000 in cash. Alabama treaty issue bills Britain for cotton claims around 20000000 with potential U.S. debt about 7000000.
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Prisimat
Deneeratie Central
Vista Couity
Altematte
Hell Ab Columbus
Tfon
Joluy Poe
O. Wedell
Aicehamation
Dilegrus—Ton
A. Soule
John Pow
Juin Mayo
Samuel Maaromi
Mon
A. J. Swain
Moore
John Frizen
Fredevicl Cradtebaugh
Jonifer
Twe Adams Express Co
Columbus
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
al Hanna
United States
England
Alabama
Call for united support of Democratic nominees and victory
One thing every Democrat should decide now is to support our nominations at county and state levels regardless of objections. Nominees are presumed honest and competent, and that is enough. Work the harder for them through ward efforts to secure a glorious victory this fall. Let us be united and avoid fault within the ranks.
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Ohio
Radicals Miss Procession In African Rights Celebration
Africans in Cleveland celebrated the Fifteenth Amendment ratification while Radicals and Republican officials failed to appear in the procession. Reportedly illness kept many away, with jokes about the reserve and pride in principle. The piece mocks Republicans for missing the event and stereotypes the crowd's reactions.
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Cleveland
Aidn
Wienad
Cieinnali
Eullud Gals
Fragmented Republican ties sink in New York politics
The New York Republican machine is portrayed as in disarray amid internal splits and fading support for General Grant. The piece cites figures such as Conkling, Funton Morgan, Murphy, Cochrane, Greeley, and Tonsey, signaling a looming 1872 crash. It also notes Bis aave’s diplomatic training shaping a path of German unification and Prussia’s rise through Austria’s expulsion.
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New York
Declination of John Mc Sweeney Esq I am the Wasa Ou Ds
Mr Eprron declares in response to Democratic Press coverage that he is not a candidate for attorney general or any other office. He states his private stance on holding office and his intent to support the ticket nominated at the June convention, while asserting his past views on public service.
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PD. W. Smith
JW. Tate
ILA
M. Tenderson
F. A. Dawson
Register Land Office
John Rodman
Democratic Party of Kentucky
Neewsky
Congress
Hirth
Kentucky
Mr. Eprron
Democratic Press of
Ohio
Grant
Missoni
Brown
Shinw Ave
General Grant
Schurz
Kansas records surge with forty new journals in a year
Jony McSwenery notes Kansas as a prolific state adding forty new journals in one year, lifting totals from sixty two to one hundred two and continuing at a rate of one new journal per week.
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Kansas
Wool Market Signals Shifts In Eastern and California Clips
The Olio Manner notes a ruined ten year market, sparking demand for new wool as supply tightens. California wools come in slowly with higher price views, eastern markets depleted yet recirculating odd lots to consumers. Ohio prices reach sixty cents, Coates & Co report 1 to 3 cent gains since January, with Heece 48–63 cents, tub washed 50–60, pulled 40–47.
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California
Ohio
Col. Harris
Coates & Co
Philadelphia
Joint worm damages Easton wheat fields and political notes
A Maryland Easton paper reports joint worm damage in two wheat fields, noting stalks broken and ready to fall while other fields appear healthy. The pest harms crops by cutting grain joints, often unnoticed until ruinous. The rest of the column shifts to politics, with New York Republicans, Grant, and reform themes, plus a Missouri miscue and a Columbus-bound emigrant count.
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Easton
Maryland
Willin
Havana Planters Probe Chinese Abroad Question
A party of Havana planters propose practically to investigate the problem of Chinese abroad and its potential impact on local labor and trade. The discussion centers on migration, sourcing, and economic effects amid regional tensions.
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Havana
Nomination of R. S. Corwin for Southern Ohio supervisor seat
R. S. Corwin has been nominated to the Senate for the office of Supervisor of the Southern Ohio District. The move positions Corwin to lead district operations and oversee regional governance pending confirmation.
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R. ©. Corwin
Senate
Southern
Ohio
Very Sensible Dowry of al sAn Editor's Appreciation
The article reports the private wedding of Mark M. Pomeroy, proprietor of Pomeroy's Democrat, to Louisa M. Thomas at the Presbyterian church circle on East Seventeenth Street. Dowry of 75000 dollars presented by Judge Reymert, with multiple heirloom gifts, followed by a large supper and dancing. It also notes the death of Jolu Greiner, ex-Governor of New Mexico, in Toledo after paralysis, with remains sent to Columbus.
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al sAn
Mark M. Pomeroy
Pomeroy's
Democrat
Marie
Louisa M. Thomas
Dr. McElroy
Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church
East Seventeenth Street
Phindavee
Pomeroy
Thomas
Erosa
Kim Orton
Jolu Greiner
Columbus
Oho
New Mexico
Oliver Tfouse
Toledo
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Ilis Romains
Cullubus
Destructive Fire Destroys Nelsonville Stables and Nearby Property
A large fire in Nelsonville destroyed W. D. Brooks's stables and about 20 tons of hay plus 17 horses and 2 mules. Dr. Shepherd’s stable, the parsonage near by, and several nearby houses were damaged. Losses exceed $5,000 for Brooks. Shepherd about $300. parsonage around $200. An incendiary suspected as cause. heroic citizen efforts averted more ruin.
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Nelsonville
W. D. Brooks
Brooks
Banka
Athens Journal
Wisconsin editor called to deliver subscription
A Wisconsin editor was roused from bed to take a subscription. He then arranged meetings at night for more than a week, but the offense did not recur.
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Winconsin
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