John McElwee Editor and Publisher Ad Note
John McElwee is listed as editor and publisher. Terms indicate a price of two dollars per year in advance.
16 Oct 1874
Page 3
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Newspaper
Hamilton Examiner
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1874
Page
3
John McElwee is listed as editor and publisher. Terms indicate a price of two dollars per year in advance.
The Guipon and Examiner declares itself a Democratic journal under new management, pledging to advocate core Democratic principles such as State Rights and Free Trade, while remaining independent of party machinery. It will publish diverse topics, defend Democratic nominees, and seek broad reader support, criticizing corruption and aiming to broaden circulation.
A ragged political note complains of attorney general sources and mischief in Hamilton local contests. It laments the defeat of Hughes for recorder while praising Peter Bender as a clean, capable official and urges Republicans to align with the Democratic organization. The piece hints at broader political tensions and promises tighter party discipline in Butler.
Hamitrox O October 1874 notes the sale of the Examiner to Dr J McElwee, who will merge it with his Gurney paper. The new proprietor is urged to maintain the paper as a Democratic family journal and receive liberal support.
The election outcome followed by editorial claims of Democracy aided by extra papers to defeat regular nominees and support Buss Shepherd Republicans for Auditor and Recorder. A boozy voter at the polls faced a Republican bystander who asked if he had been sold out, to which the voter replied with a wry joke about being framed, yet he remained undecided.
A liberal-minded exchange argues the Democracy should launch two or three new papers. It warns that without principled coverage, avoiding personal appeals, the party may lose next year. The piece contends future papers will shape Democratic fortunes depending on their editorial course.
HISTORY notes nations fall to arms but rise by intellect yet excludes the notion of German subservience to a boastful French adventurer. The text praises German citizens for repudiating the claim and rejecting his leadership.
The piece argues the recent election defeats do not signify Republican gains and urges the Democratic party to discard prejudices. It emphasizes selecting worthy, competent candidates acceptable to a majority, calls for reform of party machinery, and warns against letting self-serving factions control the convention process. It notes support for Mr. Hoenes and victory for Jons S. Savace within old Butler’s Democracy.
The county voted for Tepee Gilmans by thirty seven majority marking the first Democratic carry in twenty years. Prohibition ticket received fourteen votes in Butler. A note on a signers omission in a previous reply is clarified. Judge Gilmore’s seat vacancy will be filled by Gov. Allen’s appointment, with Arex F. Hume urged as the fit choice for the Common Pleas sub-division.
The Zandler County Democrat declares itself a respected party organ yet argues two papers can peacefully exist. It rebukes hostile rivalry, pledges friendly tone with the Democrat, and urges decency in journalism amid renewed self restraint and loyalty to Democratic principles.
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