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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1877
Page
2
Nomination of Bishop Shifts Ohio Political Press
The text notes former Cincinnati mayor Bishop has been nominated for governor and that Ohio Democratic press has stopped railing against Know Nothingism. It reflects a political realignment and media response to a key nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Cincinnati
Ohio
Know Nothing ties linger in Democratic state slate
The Lima Gazette reports two Democratic candidates show Know Nothing leanings. It notes Colonel Pillars did not leave theKnow Nothing party early, remaining until no nucleus of organization remained, then joined the Republican side. R. M. Bishop similarly stayed long after the party waned.
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Lima Gazette
Democrat
Gazette
Colonel Pillars
Know Nothing Party
R. M. Bishop
Democratic ticket mix up sparks editor correction
The Van Wert Bulletin retracted a Harrison gubernatorial listing after the Delphos Herald noted the error in printing the Democratic candidates for state offices. Three Democratic editors issued corrections and now Tolan weighs in. The anti Know Nothing faction in the party is urged to respond.
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van Wert
Harrison
Delphos Herald
Bishop
Tolan
BrsHor
Charles Foster
Court of Common Pleas
Wood Vs
County
Ohio
J. H. Foster
Wood County
Bulletin
Fred. Billman
McCauley & Pennington
Republican State Convention of Maine Nominates Connor
The Maine Republican State Convention opened with J. G. Blaine in attendance and permanently organized. Incumbent Connor was renominated by acclamation after heated debate over resolutions on Hayes' Southern policy, which were tabled and replaced by committee resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Republican State Convention
Maine
J. G. Blaine
Connor
Hayes
Blaine
South Carolina Democrats Harm State Schools
The Cincinnati Gazette denounces South Carolina Democrats for abolishing local school taxes, curtailing district autonomy, dismissing Northern teachers, breaking up the Normal school, and reorganizing the University of Columbia. It warns that only white pupils will be admitted, risking closed schools and an ignorant, vicious population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
University At Columbia
Cincinnati Gazette
Westward sparrows fed grasshopper problem warned
A Western paper suggests releasing English sparrows in the West to eat grasshoppers, but readers note sparrows are seed eaters that avoid bugs. They warn sparrows would harm crops like wheat, and the plan would backfire for farmers.
LaCrosse Faces Frontage Loss Over Mississippi Channel Change
LaCrosse, Wisconsin fears loss of river frontage as the Milwaukee St Paul Railroad bridge and missing auxiliary dams threaten to divert the Mississippi channel. Citizens plan to appeal to the War Department to require immediate works by the railroad to avert damage to commerce.
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Ture
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Mississippi
The Moon's Erratic Behavior Alarmingly Foreseen
The New York Times reports the moon has lately shown delayed rising times and appears to draw closer to Earth. If this continues, it could brighten and then unexpectedly collide with us, though such an event would take millions of years and need no immediate alarm.
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The
New York Times
William B. Ogden, First Chicago Mayor, Dies at 73
William B. Ogden died near New York City on the 3d of this month at age seventy three. He was Chicago’s first mayor and witnessed the city’s transformation from a trading post to a metropolitan center, highlighting the West’s rapid growth and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ogden
New York City
Chicago
Great West
Welcome Home Judge West in Bellefontaine Governor Race Welcome
Bellefontaine residents greet Republican Governor candidate Judge West with a large turnout and a formal welcome at the courthouse yard. Judge Lawrence delivers the address of welcome and West responds with a moving speech amid a diverse audience.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Bellefontaine
Judge West
Lawrence Cadets
Singlish
Colonel Case
Judge Lawrence
John A. Price
Judge West Celebrated by Friends and Republicans
The judge received applause and congratulations from friends and neighbors after speeches. Supporters surged forward to greet him and the meeting ended with cheers for the Republican nominee.
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Judge West
Republican State Committee Plans Campaign Launch at Athens
The Republican State Executive Committee met in Cotumsts on August 7 to discuss campaign management and opening dates. It was decided to formally open the campaign at Athens on the 25th with Judge West and others speaking, with a home appearance in Bellefontaine prior to the opening. All ticket candidates attended except two.
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Judge West
Judge Lawrence
Captain Price
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Senate
State
Lawrence
Athens
Bellefontaine
Fatal accident at Lucy furnace cupola scaffold collapse
In Pittsburgh on August 3 a scaffold failed inside the Lucy furnace cupola where ten men worked. Two were killed instantly and five or six others severely injured as the structure fell from about fifty feet and caught fire. Three men on the wall survived unharmed but several injured are in critical condition.
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Pittsburgh
Lucy Furnace
Tension in Utah Between Gentiles and Mormons Increases
Washington reports the Cabinet has noted growing bitterness between Gentile and Mormon residents in Utah. Indictments against Mormons for polygamy under the new federal act have been issued, prompting Gentile fears of possible trouble while the Administration expects no outbreak.
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Washington
Utah
Congress
Ohio Republicans Fault Judge West Nomination
St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues the Ohio GOP erred by nominating a man nearly blind. It contrasts Judge West with the late Speaker Kerr, noting Kerr’s ill health kept him from duties, while West is strong and has handled more work than he will as governor.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Judge West
Kerr
House
Subsidies to Railroads Face Northern Resistance in Congress
The New York Times notes the South cannot expect subsidies. the North must resist, as yielding would open a dangerous precedent. It argues that only tax relief is prudent, while Texas Pacific and similar railroad schemes lose support amid calls for federal discipline of railroads.
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Jupge DrumMonp
United States Court
Washington
Congress
New York Times
Treasury
Old Point Comfort
Mississippi
Texas Pacific Railroad
Col
Thomas A. Scott
Sand Storm Whirls Across Twenty Two Mile Desert
A heavy sand storm moved east of Virginia City yesterday afternoon, lifting dunes on the Twenty Two Mile Desert. Gusts formed tall sand pillars comparable to water spouts, with mirages creating illusions of trees and lakes as travelers saw them drift and vanish in the heat.
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Virginia City
Nev
Enterprise
Humboldt Mountains
Praries
Thorn Wound Causes Death of Henry Hoag Near Middleport
Henry Hoag, a well known local resident two miles west of Middleport, died after a brief illness caused by a trifling thorn wound to his thumb. The wound developed into a systemic illness, and despite medical aid from Avon, his condition worsened and he passed away at home.
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Lockport
N. Y
Henry Hoag
Middleport
Ohio Republicans Endorse Labor Resolution
The Albany Journal says Ohio Republicans passed an excellent labor resolution with suggestions worthy of thoughtful attention by the press and lawmakers.
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Albany
N. Y
Hayes Orders Prohibit Arms Sales to Indians
President Hayes issues a general order banning the sale of arms and ammunition to Indians and revoking all licenses to trade in such goods. The piece mocks the shift to primitive weapons while noting practical advantages and criticisms of altering Indian warfare and correspondence.
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Chicago Tribune
Hayes
Governor Blue Jeans Williams and the trains during a strike
The Ft Wayne Gazette claims Governor Blue Jeans Williams has a cattle-dealer son-in-law whose train was halted by strikers. A letter to pass the cattle train passed with the governor's backing, affecting the strike response. The governor reportedly did not pursue action against the strikers who aided his son-in-law.
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Tom Young
Cleveland
Toledo
United States
Ohio
Young
Ft. Wayne
Blue Jeans Williams
Jimmy
Democrats threaten but vote with ticket in Ohio
The New York Tribune notes Ohio Democrats complain about Bishop’s record and threaten not to vote for him, yet history shows Democrats often grumble and still support the ticket, so Republicans should not overestimate defection.
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New York Tribune
Ohio
Bishop
Vogeler Compared to General Fitch For Lt Governor
The Plain Dealer says Republican candidate Mr Vogeler cannot fill the chair like General Jabe Fitch. It notes Fitch weighs about 250 pounds and can fill the chair physically, while Vogeler at about 140 pounds is lighter, and questions intellectual fitness for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Leader
the Plain Dealer
Vogeler
Jabe
Fitch
Philadelphia Permanent Exhibition Faces Financial Strain
The Supreme Court reduced the capital by 300000 dollars returning it to the Government. total funds fall below Main Hall costs. Exhibitors have only 100000 dollars cash for running expenses, seek more subscriptions, and debate Sunday opening, opposed by Directors. The project risks failure, unlike London’s Crystal Palace.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
London
Crystal Palace
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