Ohio Public Works and Institutions Report Summary
A broad survey details canal, road, and public works finances. Toll collections rose despite imports shortfall. limited funds delayed Walhonding completion. Navigation opened on the Locking Valley and Ohio canals. Wabash and Miami lines advance. Schools for the deaf, lunatic asylum, and insitution for the blind show gains, while the Ohio Penitentiary reports solid finances and improving health under the wardenship. A special agent report supports Ohio canal land claims with favorable Attorney General input.
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Locking Valley
Nelsonville
Athens
Terminaton
Ohta
Dayla
Oulu
Dresden
Maumee City
Western Reserve
Aumee Road
Portage River
Ee River
Sandusky
Perrysburg
Miami Canal
Board of Public Works
Earand Dumb
Institut
Che
Ohio
Lefstizerite
Genupport, &c
State of
Jasn A. Green
Washington City
Seral
United States
Canal lands policy and militia reform urged by Wilson Shannon
Wilson Shannon cites 379,552 acres of canal lands owned by the State and proposes selling alternate quarter sections to promote settlement and value. He notes a special agent’s report on fund settlement and discusses delays in printing laws, public arms distribution, and militia reform to strengthen defense and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Johu Brough
Treasury of
United States
Genera Assembly
Vyhe Old Penitentiary
General Assembly
Tris
Wilson Shannon
Local Store Space Vacancy Near Kennan & Steele
Removed space formerly occupied by Kennan and Steele, one door west of J Nen nan and Store, adjoining the Brick Block. Notice dated May 20, 1940.
Governor Shannon's Bank Focus Dominates Long Message
The governor's lengthy address centers on banks and the national currency, with little attention to public works or finances beyond commentary on banking interests. The piece criticizes the message for sophistry, arguing that labor and the real economy rely on credit, not mere gold and silver, and notes Wilson Shannon's declared stance shifting against banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Medary
Seculveu
Allen
Ohio
Ile
United States
Wilson Shannon
Wilson
Pacer
Historic state legislature opens with new leaders elected
The Senate convened at ten, swore in new members, and chose William M Laughlin as Speaker pro tem with 31 votes. MW Nal won Clerk pro tem by 26 votes, and Samuel Burweh was elected Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper. In the House, Seabury Ford won the Speaker pro tem race with 49 votes over Thomas W. Bartley, amid blanks, as session began.
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Senate
John E Hunt
Judge Wood
Supreme Court
William M Laughlin
Richland County
Jylank
MW Nal
Knox Connate
Samuel Burweh
House
Wye
Judse Grimke
Proten
Seabury Ford
Geauga Coonty
Thomas W. Bartley
Richland
Mr. Ford
Empire State Vote Canvass Reports Whig Lead in Senators
The Albany Evening Journal prints the official canvass of New York electors and state offices. It lists totals for President 455, Governor 439,555, Senators and Congressmen 438,481, with Whig majorities in both Senate and House. It notes averages and variances among candidates like Harrison, Van Buren, Bouck, and Seward, highlighting how the ticket performance compares to individual candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Evening Journal
Empire State
Tarrison
Sewarts
Harrison
Harrison Dan van Buren
Buuck
van Buren
Sewart
Gary, Lewins
Mr Bouck
Bouck
Gal
Gen. Garrison
van Breen
Seward
Nike
Cardson
Siean Buren
Weather Summary Of The Past Week
The past week featured mostly cloudy skies with the exception of a few brief changes. Temperatures ranged from mild to cool with light rain showers on some days and occasional snow or precipitation lingering after fronts.
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Spooner
Astor Rouse
N.Y
Wickham & Prestod
Norwalk
Teeason
Muissouri
Mason
Cook Store
W. Chapin
Dee
Evo
Wolwath
Ouio Legislatre
M. Gallagher
Clark, Co
John PL
Arbuckie
Kintes Chapman
Barrisea Co
Elijah Birney
Corwin
Shannon
Jengih
I. Mz
Bied
Peru
Asahel Morse
Tesus
Leovixa Minshull
James Minshell
Albany
Alley
Coruga
Chatauque
GaUry
Chenango
Clinton
Columbia
Cortland
Delaware
Dutchess
Essex
Franklin
Fulton &E
Genesee
Ni Greene
Herkimer
Jefferson
Kings
Lewis
Livingston
Madison
Monroe
Montromer
New York
Wiagara
Oneida
Onondega
Ontario
Orange
Orleans
Queens
Rensselaer
Richmond
Auckland
St.Lawrence
Saratoga
Schenectad i
Schoharie
Senéva
Steuben
Suffolk
Sullivan
Tioga
Tompkins
Ulster
Warren
Washington
Wichester
Yates Quy
Sewa
Wilcox Siaynox
Wilson Slannon
N. S
Jenney
S. R. P. Locke & Tu
Lauren & Ossorn
Sluron County
State of Ohio
Starr and Canfield
James Hamilton,Jr
Latimerland
Fara
R. E. Sposen
Ur Spohn
Spolin
Spohr
Unite States
Comstock & CO
Fletcher Street
Maiden Lane
Peart Street
York
America
Sironn
M.D
J. S. Skinner
Peugeot & Apothecary
W. York
Ian J
eWeckin Sliwanae
Moos’s
Moru
Wen
Sar
Sen
Dedik SD
Henry C. Hawley
New Haven Township
John J. Akerman
Eluron County
Norwalls
Citdel
Fis Oldridge
Paul
Niagara
Philadelphia
J. S&s. Skinner
Ss. Patrick & CO
Ave
Columbus
I'rees
Japan
Norwal
D.& T. Hamilton
Allan
St. Croix
Rs& Physicians
Winn
Hesebrough
Milan
PD. & T. Hamilton
Igs
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