The Noble Old Roman Reemerges in Democratic Tide
An ailing former statesman named Allen G Thurman is revived by the Democrats who tout his incorruptible public service and steadfast principles. The piece lauds his unstained name and appeals to voters as a veteran leader ready to defend the people's rights. The World extols his renewed prominence and character.
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River Styx
York World
Thurman
White House
Great National Organization
Ohio
Useenon
Ple
Gulf
Brooklyn Eagle
Republicans Seek Advantage Across States in 1888 Campaign
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the party faces tough contests in New York Michigan Minnesota Oregon Colorado Nevada and California with Democrats pressing and Republicans defending. It predicts decisive battles in November and claims earlier wins in 1884 could be matched or surpassed.
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Rennet Pet
Sa Ca
New Ye York State
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Ieeee Ieee
Ican
Oregon
Colorado
Nevada
California
Lnodiana
Nowy
Connecticut
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic unity seen in 1884 party ticket
The Chicago Herald remarks on Democratic efforts to unite old and new factions behind Grover Cleveland and Allen G Thurman for the November contest. It notes reforms and strong moral stance as the party lines up for battle.
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United States
Grover Veland
Allen G. Thurman
Chiengo Herald
Democratic Faith Amid Debt and Despair
A collection of era commentary praising the Democratic Party and its leaders. The clippings reference Jefferson and a shift in party spirit, with rival notes from Boston Globe and other papers predicting Democratic momentum and Republican caution as the nation debates its political future.
Reelection Endorsed for Cleveland by Democratic Rank and File
The piece lauds Grover Cleveland for a capable, honest, and efficient administration and declares his renomination by the Democratic party inevitable. It argues public sentiment and Cleveland’s plain-dealing duty as the driving forces, dismissing Republican plots and clerical opposition as weak.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Ublicans
Grover Cleveand
Cleveland Main Dealer
A Tribute to Thurman and Democratic Unity
The Brooklyn Eagle lauds Thurman as a veteran statesman and calls for strong party unity to honor his long service. It portrays Thurman as a sunrise facing administrator whose career inspires pride across Democrats independents and Republicans alike.
Strongest Vet Cited in Campaign Unity Amid Cleveland Thurman
The Philadelphia Record notes both parties praise the St. Louis ticket as a strong campaign starting point with no rivalries. If Democrats fail with Cleveland and Thurman they cannot win, and Republicans would be praised at Chicago for similar concord.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Thurman
Chicago
Philadelphia Record
Question on Mr. Sherman’s Chicago defeat future candidacy
A brief exchange questions whether Mr. Sherman would run again if defeated in Chicago. The wife cites age and health as possible barriers while the husband quips his fate would matter little.
Power of a Good Name Nominates Thurman for Vice President
The New York World notes the nomination of Allen Granberry Thurman for vice presidency as a testament to the enduring power of a well known Democratic name. The remark reflects partisan reaction to the potential ticket.
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Allen Granberry Thurman
New York World
Democracy Cleveland and Thurman in Democratic Party Race
Fragmentary political mention from the New York Star notes candidates Grover Cleveland and Allen G Thurman as the Democratic Party contenders in an implied present contest.
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Semcratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
New York Star
Harmony at the 1888 Democratic Convention
The New York Star notes unprecedented harmony and unanimity at the Democratic national convention of 1888, highlighting this remarkable display in the party’s recent history.
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New York Star
Ticket nominated in St. Louis pleases many Democrats
Philadelphia Herald notes the nomination in St. Louis pleases not only Democrats but also voters who favor country over party, signaling broad approval beyond party lines.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia Herald
No Doubt About This It Is Better To Be
A brief Louisville Courier Journal note presents a wry reflection on contentment and progress, contrasting safer steadiness with ambitious change as Grover Content weighs both options. The item reads as a clipped editorial aside.
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Grover
Louisville Courier-Journal
Not Much The Democrats Have No Dam Ticket This Time
Louisville Courier Journal notes the Democrats lack a strong slate for the upcoming elections highlighting limited candidates and weak ballot prospects.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Pot Will Boil
The old Roman will make things warm in Ohio according to a brief Atlanta Constitution note mentioning a new project or event forecast to heat up in the state.
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Ohio
Atlanta Constitution
Wonderful Cures and Local Drugstore Advertisements
Dr Kings New Discovery and Electric Bitters are praised for cures including consumption. W. D. Hoyt Co. of Rome Ga claims high sales and universal satisfaction. George Fisher sells the remedies and notes local shipping changes with the Louise and Lizzie Bay in river trades. A campaign club offer promises prizes per a separate notice.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Ga Sar
Dr. King
George Fisher
Re-elected Rhode Island Senator Jonathan Chace
The Hon. Jonathan Chace has been chosen for a second United States Senate term from Rhode Island. Born July 22 1899 in Fall River Massachusetts he rose from cotton manufacturing to Congress and then Senate taking seat January 9 1885. He is a Quaker and supported Union war efforts with measured votes for army appropriations.
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United States
Rhode Island
Jonathan Chace
United Pians
Congress
Fall River
Mass
Henry B. Anthony
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Republican clash over Harrison and Chinese question
The text surveys Republican rhetoric on Harrison and the Chinese issue, noting laboring men’ s views and criticisms of foreign policy. It cites letters from Obn Ingalls and commentary on party nominees, tariff, currency, and regional support, with emphasis on Indiana and New York candidates and electoral chances.
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Harrison
Morton
Editorial leadership changes at The Republic newspaper
Charles W. Knapp becomes president of The Republic's publishing company while Charles H. Jones joins as editor in chief The Republic forms a new company and maintains its Republican branding Knapp, a longtime Washington correspondent, is noted for his education at St Louis University and University of Kentucky with multiple degrees Jones is described as an affable elder editor with a full beard The article highlights their roles during the recent Democratic convention and Knapp's prominence in journalism
Robbers Attack Ohio Train in Narrow Valley
In extreme southwestern Ohio a railway robbery and murder startled the region. The baggage master Joe Ketcham was mortally wounded during the defense, while Express Messenger Zimmerman escaped serious harm. The engineer wrestled a robber from the train.
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Prairies
Ohio
Wereman Zimmerman
Joe Ketcham
Express
Zimmerman
Hired Chairs in Hyde Park History and Rise in Use
The Hyde Park chair hire custom began after Waterloo when a grateful English general was granted life rights to hire chairs for a penny each. From 100 chairs it expanded to over 27 000, yielding more than 50 000 dollars yearly in income. Also noted, a East Wareham fisherman netted 80 000 her ring and 220 barrels of bait fish at Agawam river weir between sunrise and sunset.
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Hyde Park
London
Waterloo
East Wareham
Agawam River
Boston
Life and Speeches of Durbin Ward
Copies of this valuable book may be procured at the Tres Office to aid General Ward’s widow. Democrats are urged to buy a copy for their library.
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Durbin Ward
Tres
General Ward
California Against Harriman Nominating Talk at Grand Pacific
At a morning conference of Sherman Alger Harrison Blaine and Allison delegates in Chicago Blaine backer M H De Young warned that Harrison could not win the Pacific coast or large states due to his stance on Chinese policy and naturalization Labor issues sparked consternation among delegates. In New York Lindley Vinton noted Indiana Mugwumps doubt Harrison as a machine politician and predicted he would be challenged there over tariffs reform and civil service record with John C New backing him but likely not carry the state.
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Curiaco
The
Daily News
Obn
J. Ingall
Kansas
WasuincTos
Jadment
Hayes
Sherman
Allison
Harrison
Depew
Joun J. Ixcalls
Ingalls
Cleveland
Indiana
New York
Alger
Blaine
Grand Pacific
M. H. de Young
Pacific Coast
Mr. DeYoung
Lindley Vinton
Indiana “Mugwump
John C. New
Indianapolis Journal
Hubbard Brothers to Publish Biography of Cleveland and Thurman
Hubbard Brothers announce a biography of Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman with Mrs. Cleveland and tariff politics. W. A. Hensel of Lancaster writes and edits, a seasoned Democratic writer and former Lancaster Intelligencer editor and state committee chair. The work, published by subscription, targets Democratic presidential candidates for 1888.
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Hubbard Bros
Philadelphia
Chicago
Kansas City
Cleveland
Thurman
White House
W. A. Hensel
Lancaster
W. A. Heneel
The
Lancaster Intelligencer
Democratic State Committee of
Pennsylvania
S. Louis
Hendricks
Democratic Party
Debut Novel by Mary Ellis Aims for The American Magazine
Following Amelia Rives success, Mary Ellis prepares a debut with a long story titled T other Miss Norie. Set in the South during wartime, the piece appears as a July feature in The American Magazine, promising fresh originality despite the war as a backdrop.
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Mies Amelia Rives
Mar«h Ellis
South
Norie
November Chance Shapes Republican Fate, Fremont in Chicago
Sesation InGatts warns Republicans that failure in November ends the party. The presence of General Fremont in Chicago is seen as a symbolic bridge between past and future, with the first Republican candidate able to greet the last.
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Sesaton InGatts
Fremont
Chicago
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Showcased
Newark Ark resident Mor rive cured from abscess of lung and now oversees future work after three bottles. Decatur Obie resident Middlewart credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles offered at George Fisher's Drug Store.
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C. H. Morrive
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Obie
George Fisher
Notable Street Fight Over Anonymous Letter Injures Men
James Bulirt defeated Clarence Pinto in a Chillicothe street incident sparked by an insulting anonymous letter Pinto wrote to a young lady friend of Emmitt. The note linked their names offensively. Emmitt is described as the grandson of Mr P Cummins, formerly of the city.
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James Bulirt
Clarence Pinto
Chillicothe
Pinto
Emmitt
P. Cummins
Chillie the Leader Wheat Harvest Haste Hit Ross County
Prolonged hot weather forced an eight to ten day early harvest, ripening wheat before heads filled. A rain and cool nights could have boosted profits. Much wheat was cut in the past three days south of Chillicothe with harvest to begin fully by Monday. Ross County yields expected around 15 bushels per acre.
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Chillie
Chillicothe
Ross County
Brandreth's Pills Prove Merit Over Fifty Years
The article extols Brandreth's Pills as a long proven blood purifier and tonic after more than fifty years of use. It notes broad availability in drug stores and claims of safety and efficacy. It also mentions assorted riverine and local anecdotes and endorsements from druggists.
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Braudreth
Brandreth
Purifying Medicine Promises Clear Skin and Blood Reset
Advertisement-like line claims a medicine cleanses the blood and removes blemishes Brought as a great purifier it promises removal of spots and humors from the complexion The wording imitates old style medical claims emphasizing health and beauty outcomes
Anachronistic Ad Copy From Historical Ledger
Fragmentary OCR ad copy outlines booking and printing services with notes on rates and layout. It mentions Nonpareil type, large display advertising, and preparation to execute descriptions of merchandise in a fair style.
Erring Daughter Brought Home From Portsmouth Den
A Columbus girl under sixteen falls into disgrace at a local lewd house on Eleventh street and is picked up by a mother who travels from Columbus. The mother, aided by a hack driver, locates the den and brings the girl back home. The girl’s assumed name in the city is Goldie and real name Jennie Morris. her parents are described as respectable. A railroad man verified the facts and location.
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Eleventh Street
Columbus
Scioto Valley
Goldie
Jennie Morris
Lewd Columbus Madam Makes Failed Suicide Attempt
Annie Hatyes, once of this place and now owner of a Columbus house of easy virtue, tried to destroy herself last week with morphine. The State Journal notes prior similar self harm attempts in the past.
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Annie Hatyes
Columbus
Easy Virtue
The
State Journal
Mrs. Claira Pope Dies in St. Louis at 53
Mrs. Claira P. Pope wife of Major General John Pope died in St. Louis Monday night after a months long illness. She was 53 years old and the daughter of the late Hon. W. B. Horton of Pomeroy, well known in the city.
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Claira P. Pope
John Pope
St. Louis
W. B. Horton
Pomeroy
Lozier Family Injured In Springville Wagon Accident
Strerues Lozier Sr and his two sons of Shultz Creek Ky sustained injuries when their team ran away and upset the wagon over a steep bank last Saturday afternoon. Lozier suffered a severe chest injury with two broken ribs.
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Strerues Lozier
Shultz Creek
Springville
Mr. Lozier
Eschxer Curren Sets Fast Ohio Line Run to Cincinnati
Eschxer Curren of the C. W. and B. ran from Chillicothe to Cincinnati in two hours and thirty minutes with nine stoppages. The time is believed to be the fastest ever made on the road.
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Eschxer
Grance Curren
C. W. and
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Injuries From Runaway Team Reported in Kentucky
Sterven Lovter of Shultz's Creek Kentucky has been badly injured after a runaway team threw him down an embankment near Springville. The chest injuries include two fractured ribs and the risk to his life remains. Jons M Violet was appointed Postmaster at Scioto P O Harrisonville succeeding W H W Jenkins. Violet is a prominent local merchant and will likely serve well in the office. The article notes historical references to John Quincy Adams and district electors Duncan McArthur and General William Kendall, father of A F Kendall of Citizens' Bark.
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Sterven Lovter
Shultz’s Creek
Kentucky
Springville
Jons M. VioLet
Scioto P. O
Harrisonville
W. H. W. Jenkins
John Quincey Adams
Duncan McArthur
William Kendall
Kendall
A. F. Kendall
Citizens’ Bark
Stone business hopes rise after Ocway visitor
W. R. Soura from Ocway was in the city Saturday and subscribed for the Troves. He reports encouraging prospects for the stone business. The lecture room at Sixth Street Church is being re papered and painted and looks very attractive.
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W. R. Soura
Ocway
Sixth Street Church
Active Club Picnic and Otway Stone Saw Mill Erection
The Active Club of Sixth Street M E Church plans a Fourth of July picnic at Scioto Furnace. W R Surrn and Soxs, along with E H Wishon, are erecting a stone saw mill at Otway. Mr B R Junsax of West Sixth Street is in feeble health.
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Sixth Street
M. FE
Scioto Furnace
W.R. Surrn & Soxs
E H. Wishon
Otway
B. R. Junsax
West Sixth Street
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