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Newspaper
The Evening News
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1887
Page
2
Public notice from the Union Labor Campaign Committee of Hamilton County directs all communications to The Evening News at 852 Main Street. The short snippet indicates a local political group coordinating messaging through a regional newspaper office location.
A Saturday notice from Hamilton County Campaign Committee and the Evening News calls workers to back the Union Labor party. It promotes advertising, urges signatures on submissions, and highlights Exposition plans. It attacks District 106 as weak, urging Knights of Labor divisions to prove otherwise.
A letter rails at the Republican controlled election board accusing it of partiality and fraud in the fall polls. It cites supposed miscounts in the Seventeenth Ward and claims Amor Smith will be mayor, castigating the board and its editor for bias and misleading reporting.
A garbled quote discusses who votes the ticket and questions how a paper should cover elections. It mentions a gentleman's voting credits and suggests the piece should reveal deeds rather than imagery.
Editorial praises District 48 of the Knights of Labor for obedience to the order’s laws as the key to its success. It notes disciplined organization, financial stability, and steady reform agitation, urging members to uphold justice in all matters and maintain the district as a model.
Mr. Hauck EEs voices concern over centralization of power at Columbus. He notes the convention rejected the resolution, driven by a majority he labels the bread and butter brigade and the Board of Public Affairs, seen as a Republican machine tool. The Union Labor party calls for the board to be elected by the people.
The City Stable employees were assessed $160 from their wages for the Republican Corruption Fund, marking another point claimed for Republican purity.
A classroom tale exposes a political graft rumor tied to Moerlein and Davidson. Students suggest a party scheme with a large ring and boodle, while a parent claims a delegate’s involvement. The dialogue mocks political accusations and the idea of corruption in local conventions.
Dramatic refores and a profitable week at Harlin’s end tonight. Wallack’s Cattle King Company opens tomorrow with a matinee. Emma Abbott appears at the Grand for matinee and night. Jim the Penman Monday night. New Fantasma at Heuck’s today. Woman Against Woman tomorrow matinee. A Great Wrong not shown at Harris’ Theater next week. Soap Bubble opens Sunday matinee. Sheffer Blakely Vaudeville at the People's from Sunday. Minstrels and Zoo Cyclorama Vine Street Dime Museum today.
Editorial warns that Western Union operators in New York are being ordered to suppress United Labor party meetings and to garble dispatches. The piece argues this one man telegraph power justifies a government telegraph and marks the beginning of the end for the monopoly.
Union printers in Chicago end their meeting with the nine hour issue unresolved. Flint Glass Workers vote nationwide on manufacturers’ wage proposal. U S miners face a five cent per ton advance delay on November 1 as Southern Illinois operators refuse May 1 rate. Illinois miners unorganized and unable to compel payment. National Association of Miners imposes ten cent per member assessment while seeking Illinois action to secure the raise before November 1.
An article notes a public affairs board created by legislation faces disapproval and potential reform. It records a resolution urging the measure be revealed and made elective by voters to safeguard future public welfare.
Excellent Coffee relocates to Volz's location at 71 Went Sixth Street, joining a new coffeehouse lineup. The change directs patrons to a street address once occupied by other shops, signaling a local business shift.
A Republican convention in Turner Hall balks at Davidson with backing from Halstead and money influence. Reported payoffs include $25 for votes and a corrupt fund distribution as delegates shift to Davidson while Judge Goebel faced no opposition. The piece accuses a ring tied to Halstead and Moerlein officials of dictating the outcome.
Baseball notes report the Cuban Giants game in Pittsburg at 3 p m tomorrow, the Pittsburgs facing the Clevelands, and Cincinnati Club players planning homes on November 1. It notes Detroit’s eighth win, two morning and afternoon games against St Louis, with pitchers Getzein and Baldwin among those listed.
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