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Newspaper
Lima Gazette
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1874
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple officials and terms including secretary roles and county positions. Names such as THOMAS W HARVEY and RODNEY Pots appear amid garbled titles. The source lacks coherent event or outcome details to summarize beyond ownership of public positions.
JOSEPH LONG appears in connection with the ap Avpricaine por Auditer case noted by POY PARVIS at Perry. The incident references Constances and the audit matter relating to local proceedings.
A fragmented notice from the Republican convention outlines candidate names and regional mentions. It notes discussions on platform topics and lists several communities and dates related to party events.
The article details a Republican party gathering in Columbus with remarks by Col. Sherman and others, noting a large assembly and a push to mobilize voters. It mentions plans for a state reunion in New York and ongoing campaign activity across the state, including Emory's telegraphic exchange about suppressing insurrection and the forthcoming statewide majority goal for the Republican ticket. The Narragansett Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Providence reports suspension of business and reinsurance retreat after major city fires.
The article discusses the Louisiana election crisis during Reconstruction with clashes between Warmoth and Kellogg factions. It describes a federal response under President Grant, condemnation of the rebellion, and the need for order as Congress and the President recognize the legitimate state government while opposing the insurgent elements. Strong entities include President Grant, War of Reconstruction, and Louisiana factions.
The Fifth Congressional District Republicans prepare for their nominating convention in Lima on Tuesday. The race centers on General Rice with Callen charging bribery and money influence in the nomination. Defiance and Mercer counties show Democrats and Callen allies opposing Rice, with talk of an independent candidate.
In a wartime context the defense argues necessity and government error shaped the forged documents. Witnesses testify that some returns were altered or forged to aid the defendants, while authorities stress the widespread nature of the deception and its impact on the proceedings.
A deadly fire at a Fall River establishment causes mass panic as workers and overseers attempt to flee. Heat and smoke trap inmates who jump from windows while guards and fire crews battle to control the blaze. Several perished and many escaped amid frantic scenes.
The State Fair is declared a success and prompts a proposal to permanently locate the State Fair Grounds with the Agricultural College. The plan envisions a state park or experimental garden and a school for practical college instruction in agriculture, horticulture, and related fields.
The Lima Democrat claims the 147,000 margin against the new Constitution shows Ohio had a large proportion of ignorant voters. The paper suggests the electorate was biased by ignorance rather than informed support.
A long, broken OCR fragment shows scattered references to a murder or crime case, medical mentions, and personal names. Despite heavy garbling, it hints at witnesses, legal notices, and local reportage with disrupted sentences and unclear chronology.
Fragmented OCR lists items and notices including Beaver Dam Mills For Sale, West area ads, and various place names. The readable segments mention Turner and Wall, with scattered references to tracts and local postings. The text captures a period-style classifieds page with multiple entities and vague dates.
Readable text unclear but hints at a small local notice or brief event. Entities and specifics are not recoverable from the fragment.
The readable fragments reference names, dates, prices, and locations with scattered numbers and terms. Ambiguous items mention WACMINE CO and five acres of land, plus references to weeks and finalities, but details are incomplete and hard to pin to a single event.
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