Strong Democrat urged to unseat Sarr in Con ress race
A Nashville editor argues for a strong Democratic nominee to defeat J Q Sarr in Congress. He cites district farmers hurt by currency and tariff policies, calls for party unity, and favors selecting a candidate with time means and popularity to win. He notes the district’s 12 hundred majority and gerrymandering concerns. The piece also discusses Thurman’s presidential prospects and Ohio Governor William Allen as a national candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q Sarr
Conress
Santi
Butler
Warren
Clermont
Fayette
Clinton
Sarr
Congress
Smith
New Postal Law Gains House Support and Franking Changes
The new postal law, passed Monday at session end, sets postage at one and a half cents per pound for daily weekly and semi weekly papers, and three cents per pound for infrequent papers, prepaid with stamps. It preserves a country paper franking privilege for sending in their counties and introduces ten cent postage for Public Documents, with official markings. The bill reflects a victory for the press against lobbying factions and clarifies non restoration of the Franking Privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Session of Confess
Post Office Department
House of Representatives
Matt Carpenter
Congress
Congressional Aspirants in the Democratic Nomination Race
The Lebanon Patriot lists Gen. Durnin Wanp of Warren and Judge "ASIL per" of Clermont as Democratic candidates for Congress in the district. It notes Hon. Jake Kenr and Bi ty Pray as reportedly suffering from the Congressional spider bite, while Tou Moore, a Republican, shows alarming symptoms. It mentions miners replacing white laborers at Nelsonville and Straitsville due to strikes led by a few miners' leaders, and comments on black labor being satisfactory. It also critiques the new postal rules raising weekly newspaper postage and warns county treasury plunderers crying "Ring" as officers pursue them.
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Lebanon
Durnin Wanp
Warren
Asil Per
Clermont
Jake Kenr
Bi Ty Pray
Tou Moore
Nelsonville
Straitsville
Ohio
Miners’ League
Ex-Treasurer Russell settles with Butler County Court
William Russell late Treasurer of Butler County reaches a settlement on a civil and criminal action. The State of Ohio v Russell No S974 records payment of 1000 dollars to settle all claims and demands. The county is estopped from further action related to his treasurer trust. Russell says he paid to secure peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russel
Butler County
Russel
State of Ohio
William Russell
Court of Common Pleas
Butler
Wm. Russell
Ohio
Godman
Russell
JL. Vallandigham
Board of Commissioners
Said County
W. W. Catpwett
Geo. B. Tortas
S. M. Lone
H.P. Kk. Pes
Russet
Trial of ex-Sheriff Andrews Fees Continued
The county suit against ex-Sheriff Andrews for alleged illegal fees was continued by consent. Judges Giore E nor and Mexiken will decide on the legality of the sheriff's charges, a test case affecting Darke Montgomery and Preble counties. It may recover funds for the County Treasury rather than pursue criminal prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Giore
E_nor
Mexiken
Darke
Montgomery
Preble
Local readers warned against squealing thieves and Tammany critique
The letter attacks treasury robbers and mocks their cries while urging silence and retreat from theft. It condemns Tammany bosses in New York and praises D. J. Callen as a strong Democratic candidate in the Fifth District, highlighting his legislative service and statewide prominence.
German Saengerfest sendoff draws sizeable city turnout
Tresday evening a large number of members of the German music societies of this city went to Cleveland to attend the Saengerfest. Quite a crowd assembled at the depot to sell them off.
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Cleveland
House Rejects Civil Rights Bill Suspension Vote
The House on Saturday refused to suspend the rules for Civil Rights Bill consideration, sending it to the next Congress. About ten to twelve Republicans joined Democrats to defeat the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe of Representatives
Congress
Blockaded Streets Hurt City Transit And Fire Response
Last week freight trains blocked Fourth ward crossings halting three fire engines for thirty minutes while cars burned on the tracks. Railroad crews separated the cars, leaving the fate of the blaze to the street. The notice urges enforcement of ordinances against obstructing streets to prevent future delays and liability.
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IL & D
Fourth Ward
New Currency Law Widths Split Congress and Nation
The President signed the currency bill after a strong bipartisan vote in both houses. It does not force a return to specie payments nor increase national bank circulation but releases reserves benefiting large city banks more than farmers or industrial workers. Critics warn it entrenches bank power and widens wealth gaps, while supporters say it stabilizes the system.
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Senate
House
Fren Geant
Congress
Guaxt
Grant
National Bank
Congressional Currency Fight Reflects Compromise Trend
Congress pressed for a larger money supply while the Eastern minority and Grant resisted. They proposed a partial concession, a compromise, to share existing currency. The passage notes a historic figure who once asked for a foreign mission now resembles the current Con rash majority seeking limited gains.
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Congress
Grant
Guaxt
United States
Gres
Major 44th Congress Election Timeline for 1875
A dated reference list for the 44th Congress elections across states from June to November 1875. It catalogs conventions and elections in Maine, Iowa, Alabama, Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Georgia, West Virginia, Nebraska, New York, and others with dates and venues. It notes each state elects representatives and local officers, Rhode Island’s concurrent representation, and the ongoing completion of the 44th Congress with sessions starting December 1875 unless sooner convened.
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New York Times
Portland
Williamsport
Penn
Des Moines
Montgomery
Bloomington
Arkansas
Iowa
Indiana
Indianapolis
Alabama
Kentucky
Kansas
Topeka
North Carolina
Michigan
Lansing
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Tennessee
Nashville
Pittsburg
Columbus
Verimont
Nebraska
Georgia
West Virginia
Delaware
Florida
Tinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Connecticut
California
Mississippi
Allen v Thurman and local court note in Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Governor Allen favors currency expansion and balks at the gold standard amid rising debt while a local confectioner Jos Schwartz pleads guilty to Sabbath labor in his ice cream saloon. An election for Justice of the Peace in Hamilton Township is set for Monday July 7th.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Allen
Ws. Ancen
Senate
Tucrmax
New York
Union
Ws. Allen
Jos Schwartz
Lawder
David Singer
Hiamilton Township
John J. Wilkins
Hamilton Examiner Emerges Strong in Butler County
A generous endorsement appears for the Hamilton Independent's first issue, renamed Hamilton Examiner. The forty eight column quarto impresses with clear print, rich content, and solid improvements, urging Butler County farmers and business leaders to support the new paper and its Democratic tie.
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Lebanon
Amilton Independent
Hamilton Exastinne
Examiner
Butler County
Pendieton and Greenbacks versus Bondholders and Graybacks
A 1874 political squib arguing for Pendleton and the Greenbacks to oppose bondholder dominated banking. It rails against private banks, urges government credit, and calls for voters to back Pendleton in two years, framing it as the West’s economic liberty issue with references to "the United States her own banker."
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Llawirox
Spain
Jefferson
America
Republican Party
Europe
Great West
East
Grant
West
Long Branch
Saratoga
George St. Pendleton
Pendleton
Mr. Pendleton
Greenbacks
United States
Cincinnati Enquirer remarks on Peppieton congressional bid
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial comments on the Hamilton Examiner’s statement about Mr. Peppieton and his possible candidacy in the First District. It says Peppieton will not run against Sayler or any other Democratic aspirant under any circumstances. The only chance would be if all other Democrats withdrew, which is unlikely.
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Washington
Cincinnati Laguzrer
Thurman
Congress
Capitol
White House
Wall Street
Broad Street
Cincinnati “Enquirer
Cincinnati
Hamilton Examiner
Peppieton
Sayler
Rostat Curry Sues Harper and Sohngen for Fees
Attorney at law Rostat Curry filed suit against Robert Harper and Louis Sohngen as administrator of the estate of M. Dodsworth deceased for 4317 dollars 40 cents plus interest from December 3 1873 for professional services rendered to the defendants.
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Rostat Curry
Ban
Robert Harper
Louis Sohngen
Criats
M. Dodsworth
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Tammany
Ass” Tweed
Feminst Tammany
Mercer County
D. J. Carnes
Daw
Ohio Democracy
Calnen
Titth
Callen
Ind
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Pendieton
Bondholders
Graybacks
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