01 Sep 1869
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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1869
Page
1
The Enquirer lists Democratic slate with county ticket fields including Representative Arseny Sovex Probate Judge Tiwunan B Mayo and County Court candidates Cismure W. Hotnant Prosecution J. M. McGatauayeas and committee members Swain Btn I.
A late 19th century broadside urges Democrats, especially in Wilkensville and surrounding townships, to talk with neighbors about high taxes, party records, and the 12 October election. It contrasts Republican grievances with Democratic governance and nominates land appraisers while criticizing Republican excesses and public spending. The piece references Ohio politics, local conventions, and a vigorous call to civic dialogue.
A reader urges citizens to vote on the 4th to oppose what they call grave national wrongs including social crime and constitutional reform. The piece accuses a racist editorial stance in the local press and recounts a sensational incident involving a Black man and a white woman, framed as a critique of the 15th Amendment and racial politics.
A historical critique claims Americans lose about twenty million dollars annually to fori om con and twenty three million to the jerk ow from, totaling forty three million yearly drained from workers. The passage accuses these unnamed monopolists of arranging the plunder.
The Vinton Record and related papers push a narrative contrary to official data, noting an official rise in public debt by more than four million dollars in a single year.
Fragmentary OCR shows a political and labor rights flare with calls for workers in furnaces to unite against company store practices. It condemns forced purchases, demands fair wages, and critiques party stances on amendments while noting local conventions and editorials on suffrage and labor.
The letter cites Dan Piatt defending Democratic roots despite criticizing past frauds and taxes. It portrays him as remorseful over party faults, arguing Republicans may be forced if needed. The piece critiques party loyalty and questions the value of former Democratic ties amid corruption claims.
A Saturday gathering at Wilkesville drew hundreds as Democrats celebrated a county victory. Speakers included Judge Watts and O G Ostrom, praising Gov candidates, while delegates from multiple counties discussed railroad plans to connect McArthur, Portsmouth, and nearby towns.
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