Ohio Senate fights and oil money dominate state politics
The Ohio senatorial contest heats up amid accusations against Standard Oil Company and calls that moneyed interests back Payne. References note Methodists’ influence in Albany with key Assembly leaders and clerks all tied to church roles. Details on land warrants for veterans, canal chairmanships, and committee placements appear as the political tableau unfolds.
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The Shopping Craze and Market News from Corry
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Ministers drink mistaken wine at village store
An Amsterdan Democrat tale recounts two or three days ago a minister and a church leader visited a village druggist and drank from a jug labeled Catawba. The bottle, mislabeled, actually contained Bourbon. The clerks realized the mix up after the sale, and the minister likely shared the Bourbon at communion, surprising his congregation.
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Sherman at Shiloh General Sherman's hardest battle
General Sherman defended a key position at Shiloh, calling it the war's severest struggle. The piece notes Grant's reliance on Sherman and Sherman's steadiness amid brutal assaults, contrasting soldierly endurance with strategic genius. It recalls Grants's respect and the era's claims about Sherman’s sanity and leadership.
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Goat Killing Sparks Suit In Norwich Neighborhood
Mrs Driscoll of Scotch Hill in Norwich Ct sues Elmer Page bookkeeper for Shetucket Cotton Co over the slaughter of her family goat. Page fired at the animal after it ate a shirt on his land, prompting a threat of a second shot and a court fight over 15 damages. The trial is expected soon.
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How a Graceful Woman Gets out of a House
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Anderson assigns in Tententxe Michigan
Tententxe Michigan January 9 A A Anderson dealer in pianos sewing machines and jewelry has made an assignment liabilities 55000 assets 150000 Snow to Louisiana Shreveport Louisiana January 7 Weather yesterday coldest in years hail storm last night followed by snow covering ground several inches Shootist Arrested New York January 8 John Howlett colored man accused of shooting William Henry his wife and Pierre Henry at their Brooklyn residence arrested
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Markets Report Trade and Grain Prices in Cleveland
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