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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1872
Page
2
In Vinton County, the Grant Ring announces its bid for sheriff and county clerk offices led by Heston, signaling a major party challenge. The campaign focuses on law enforcement integrity and local governance, aiming to solidify control ahead of the upcoming election.
Tuesday’s election produced clear majorities for most county offices, with G W Pucuen and G E Coox defeated for Sheriff and Clerk by about 120 each, and probate judge unopposed. State ticket majority near 220. full township totals to be published next week. The piece condemns extravagant spending by McArthur King and alleges falsehoods in the campaign.
Indiana political contest confirms Hendricks winning narrowly as vote totals favor his candidacy by a slim margin. Local leaders hailed the result while opponents urged continued engagement in the electoral process.
A chaotic report claims widespread fraud in Ohio Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvania and Georgia on a Tuesday. It cites radical leaders blocking voters and paying for votes as it alleges Grant ticket manipulation and a shrinking Radical majority in Ohio with gains for Democrats in Congress.
The article reports alleged massive registration fraud in Pennsylvania and forecasts presidential outcomes. It cites 165,000 names with 36,000 false entries, condemns the Gnant-Cavenon Ring, and argues such fraud could sway national results. It notes Georgia backing Greeney, Indiana and Nebraska results, and hints at attempts to count votes, with a broad denunciation of Grantites and related corruption.
The Cincinnati Enquirer discusses Indiana backing Hendricks for governor and its impact on the presidential race. It alleges influence from New York and the South could assure the ticket’s success, while accusing Grantites of padding votes with money funneled via “wash” and questioning county officials’ roles in Sheriff and Clerk offices.
Taxpayers are notified by Nelson Richmond treasurer that the 1872 tax rate is listed by district and township. Taxes may be paid Oct 1 to Dec 20 with penalties for late payment. half due by Dec 20 and the rest by June 2, 1873. Road tax receipts must be inked with township name on receipt. McArthur Ohio October 1, 1872.
Hamilton County voters produced a decisive swing with about 3 800 majority for the Liberal forces. Copps Saxton and Baxnina led for Congress while Hayes Evangeston and Stoverson received opposition. The Daily Enquirer notes administration power damaged as Graniites’ hold is broken and Liberal Republicans gain influence. Later results show Savin about 4 000 ahead, Viray 6 646 for Secretary of State, Jones 8 375 for Supreme Judge, and Probate races shifting toward November.
Extracted speech note urges all voters to support Greney at the presidential election and harvest a large majority in Vinton County. It cites McSweeney’s Cleveland speech promising a Liberal victory and a New Era in American history, with references to West Virginia and Ohio voting shifts and a coal mine anecdote.
Granti tes of Vinton county boast high morality while planning a monster meeting in McArthur last Saturday. Fewer than 25 attended, turnout blamed on absent allies and pressure to buy votes for Sheriff and Clerk. Reports claim townships were visited, money changed hands, whisky consumed, and the scheme described as Settin em up. The piece criticizes Grant admin defalcations exceeding 2 million and questions GOP support in Ohio for Garveney.
Fragmentary Guardian notice from Vinton County mentioning an appeal or sale in October with uncertain names and details. Readable elements indicate a legal or official notice, but key parties and actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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