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Newspaper
Hamilton Examiner
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1874
Page
4
Notice to advisory committee members of Butler County townships and wards to meet at the Coast house on Saturday August 2 at 2 PM by request of the Central Committee. J L Dunroven secretary
A brief appeal argues that saving between three and five thousand dollars for Butler County taxpayers on a single printing item is fair and honest. The writer challenges anyone opposing the proposal to publicly show their hand and justify their stance.
A critical note on factional calls to read Democrats out of the party. The piece mocks self styled wise men who refuse to back certain candidates or join plundering schemes, urging a return to integrity and the commandment against theft.
In 1685 the Duke of Norfolk then Earl of Surrey suggested taxing hair powder rather than a tax on female servants. Pitt considered the idea but said commoners must powder. many peers resisted unpowdered servants. The last lord to wear powder at peering in his seat was the Duke of Cleveland, who died over twenty years ago.
A Middletown reader accuses the convention secretary of biased, undemocratic actions. He claims the secretary manipulated committee assignments and even misrepresented himself as a Second Ward member, provoking protests and calls for modesty in future conventions.
The proprietors state they have no enemies or favorites and seek honest, competent leaders. They promise to print public notices as cheaply as private work and urge Butler County Commissioners to bid out printing to the lowest bidder with bond guarantees to save taxpayers money.
Editor Examiner recounts a fracas at a convention on the 18th involving Peter Murray and Mr Hopper. Murray allegedly taunted Hopper from close range, denying a sneaky assault while Hopper claims poor distance vision and confusion. The piece hints at misquotation and a disputed account.
The article traces wakes from their Saxon Christian origins in England to their later boisterous, often indecent, forms regulated by Henry VIII and surviving only in remote locales. It contrasts Irish practice per Miss Edgeworth as a late night sorrow meeting turned orgy, and describes wakes at deaths with exposed bodies, lighted taps, and libations, culminating in feasting and fights. It also notes a Waterloo anecdote where Wellington retorts to Geroner IV about a royal charge.
Peren Murray defends his convention actions at Beckett Hall July 18, disputes Butler County Despcrat report by Hopper or Decacoulrr. He rejects accusations of calling a secretary a Dutch son of a b h, condemns efforts to Sow discord between native and foreign-born voters, and urges a united ticket of honest men to win a large Butler county Democratic majority.
HaM ILTON property promoters Wim Beckett Thomas Millikin and Israel Williams announce a Saturday August auction for all lots in the Third ward north side High Street between Seventh and the Canal. A full sale details will follow next week. Also reports of Scott Simpson’s accident at the railroad wood yard and Drs. Falconer Beauchamp amputating his wrist. Plus obituary note for Dev RL Nuaner of Connellsville Pa.
The article argues Grant may seek a third term in 1876, citing his stubbornness and a circle of flatterers. It notes endorsements from Southern Democrats, comments by Governor Kemper and Senator Gordon, and suggests a possible “Grant party” coalition while warning such a bid would defy constitutional norms.
The council approved purchasing land for the Eighth street extension between Sycamore and Woods and ordered compensation to owners like Skinner Robertson and Wagner. They asked for a smoke stack after arresting dead-body removal, and discussed curb and sidewalk improvements for Heaton Street. An offer from Clark Lane to sell street-front lots for gravel was referred to streets. Mayor Lawder requested two weeks leave. dog taxation and sidewalk contracts were acted upon.
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