Republican Convention Resolutions and Hayes Endorsement
Ohio Republicans applaud the Chicago Convention and Hayes administration. They pledge support for nationwide free public schools funded by general taxation, sound currency, and protection of voters. John Sherman is praised as a presidential candidate. the piece notes vibrant public reaction at Comer’s tobacco store and broad GOP unity.
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United States
Congress
Democratic Party
John Sherman
Republican Party of
Ohio
South
Republican Party
Chicago
Joan Suraman
Hayes
Republicans of
Comer’s
Garfield
Grant
Sherman
Blaine
Richmond
Garfield Nominated by Republican Convention for President
The National Republican Convention nominated Gen. James A. Garfield, uniting factions opposed to a third term. The move followed a swift, rational shift as Bourne emerged as the compromise leader. Reports from Cincinnati and New York praised Garfield’s brains and political promise, projecting him to win Ohio Indiana and New York.
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House of Representatives
Republican Party
Cincinnati
Gazelle
Garfield
James A. Garfield
Grant
Cons Ling
Republican
Blaine
Mr. Bourne
Crxcinnati
Sherman
United States
France
Appomattox
White House
Democratic Party
Republic
Ohio
Indiana
New York
the Times
Chicago
Tribute to Grant Sets Tone for A Nation's Choice
The Cincinnati Enquirer praises General Grant as honorable and dignified amid a contentious nomination season. It contrasts him with rival candidates viewed as compromised by patronage and political ambition, emphasizing his quiet, steadfast integrity from Galena.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
General Grant
Chicago
Galena
Blaine
Shterman
Washerurne
Wincom
Garfield
Suurman
Irreverent Western Press On Royal Visit
Western papers mock Princess Louise and Prince Leopold visiting Chicago. One Chicago Journal headlines his entourage as Vic's Chicks while noting Leopold appears a well bred well dressed young gentleman.
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Princess Louise
Prince Leopold
Chicago Journal
Vic
National Democratic Convention to be held in Cincinnati
Western Democrats expect Tilden to withdraw at the proper moment and declare preference for Henry B. Payne of Ohio as the party’s choice.
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Cincinnati
Tilden
Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Northern District Court
United States
Northern District
Onto
Henry Banta
James Irvin
Register
Lima
Ira P.shisslenr
JAS. Invita, Register
Tri Democrats of Kentucky Hold Primary Delegates
Tri Democrats of Kentucky held primary meetings last Saturday to choose delegates for the State Convention. Returns indicate TriDEN as the preferred presidential choice.
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Tri Democrats
Kentucky
Returns
Point Deathy
Triden
Persistent Voter who backed Garfield and Lincoln
A steadfast delegate who cast a single vote for Garfield and, earlier in 1860, one vote for Lincoln until his nomination, described as a natural stayer.
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Tur
Garfield
Lincoln
Ife
Democratic Leader Montgomery Sees Garfield Patches for President
The text notes Montgomery smiling while reading dispatches announcing Garfield's candidacy and mentions strong local support for good men in Ohio politics, emphasizing unity for the presidency and other offices.
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Montgomery
Garfield
Republican National Convention Platform Printed in Bulletin
The fourth page of today’s Bulletin reproduces the platform and proceedings of the Republican National Convention. It outlines the party’s policy stances and a summary of the convention’s proceedings.
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Todays
Republicans Can Eat Turkey This Fall
A terse political quip notes Republicans may dine on turkey while implying others receive the leftovers. The line frames partisan advantage in a seasonal metaphor.
Iris unanimous Garfield endorsements sweep in one year
In a unified front, Iris reports every Republican endorses Garfield for Congress, Senate, and the presidency within a single year, signaling broad party support across multiple offices.
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Iris Unanimous
Garfield
Garfield Nomination Sparks Excitement in House
The House debated post office and pension measures as news from Chicago swelled. Garfield’s nomination drew cheers from both major parties. Hawley and Robeson led celebrations and a telegram-based congratulations plan was formed for the General.
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Washington, D. C
Deering
Elizabeth Upright
Iowa
Stooker
Chicago
Garfield
Blackburn
Post Office
Hooker
Hawley
Robeson
General Hawley
American Congress
House of Representatives
Judge Kelley
Pennsylvania
Kelley
New Jersey
House
Messrs
Brown
Martin
North Carolina
Page
Richardson
Garfield Nomination Draws Strong Support From Republicans
Editorials from Nashville and St Louis praise General Garfield as a strong, untainted Republican choice. They note his independence from entangling alliances and his fitness to lead the party, while calling for unity behind his candidacy and urging enthusiasm for the Chicago ticket.
Blanket Gift Reveals Bond Between Prisoner and Sentry
An ex-prisoner recalls a night near the dead line in the stockade when a sentry shared his blanket. The gesture helped him survive, and years later a paper peddler from the narrator’s past reappears as they travel to New York. The piece explores postal service life, promotion paths, and the misdirected addresses that delay mail.
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Yank
New York
Soldiering and Starving in Andersonville War Tale
An English volunteer recounts five months in Andersonville during the Civil War. He describes scarce rations, brutal conditions, and a daring escape attempt, detailing daily hunger, heat, and exposure. The account contrasts Southern captivity with memories of fighting and a prisoner’s eye for danger.
Postal clerks on rail routes reveal life on government mail service
A Cleveland Leader interview with a postal clerk details on train life hours routes and duties. He explains seven days on seven off schedules on lines like Lake Shore and C I, car staffing from two to five, and a system of slips and cards to track errors.
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Frank Davis
Arcadia
Lake Fiie
Fostoria
Peter Seery
Melmore
Cleveland Leader
Providence
Uncle Sam
Lake Shore
Cleveland & Indianapolis
Cleveland & Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Galion
Monday to Sunday Habits of a Notable Figure Recounted
A period narration describes a persona at the Palmer house during Monday with leisure activities and fine dining including Chateau Yquem. It notes Saturday meals such as herring breakfast and a Sweitzer sandwich lunch and Friday and Sunday behaviors including wearing jewelry and social rounds on crowded streets.
Stave Bolts and Heading Bolts Prices Set by Eagle Stave Co
The Eagle Stave Company offers 83 ¼ cents per cord for White Ash Stave Bolts 32 inches long from sap-filled timber split like Elm bolts. White Ash Heading Bolts 32 or 37 inches long requested. Wide sap timber to Stave Bolts, narrow sap and brush timber to Weading Holts. Heading Belts of Black Ash Maple Sycamore Linn Cottonwood may be sawed 87 inches. Fourteen cents per block for Burr Sweet or White Oak Heading Blocks 23 inches. GLo H MARSH advertises salve for skin ailments priced 25 cents sold by Hin n & Wilson.
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Eagle Stave Company
Weading Holts
Glo. H. Marsh
A Strange People in Our Community
An ad notes locals suffer from Dispersia Liver Complaint Indigestion Constipation and General Debility. It promotes SHILOH'S VI TALIZER as guaranteed to cure them, sold by L. F. GACKENHEIMER.
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Shiloh
L. F. Gackenheimer
Messrs. Evans & Evans
Delphos
Ohio
W. H. Pennell
van Wert
Hill & Wilson
Saved From the Poorhouse via St Jacobs Oil Remedy
David Allingsworth suffered from rheumatism and could not be aided by medical care. He entered Sciota County Poorhouse and was carried to bed until four bottles of St Jacobs Oil restored his mobility. The Portsmouth Chronicle editor will verify the story. Also promoted are Prof. Guilmettes Kidney Pads and Malt Bitters as remedies and tonics.
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David Allingsworth
Sciota County
St. Jacobs
Portsmouth, Ohio
Shiloh's Vitalizer Praised by Iowa City Resident
J G Starkey a prominent Iowa City citizen states he suffered with the displeasure and liver complaint for years. After trying many remedies he used Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised in the paper and received a full cure. He calls it the best remedy he ever knew. Price 75 cents sold by L F Gackenheimer.
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J.G. Starkey
Iowa City
L. F. Gackenheimer
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Republicas Platform
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Express
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van Wert County
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America
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H.G. Richie
de Boas Non
John A. Larue
Susanah McDaniel
John R. MecDaniel
Abraham Balyeat
Wm. Everrett
Guardian
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Charles C. Mullen
Ira Larue
Elmore Cook
Jacob Gehres
Peter Giesler
Elizabeth Giiesler
William Giesler
Caroline Giesler
O. P. Clark
George W. Bethards
O. P. Thomas F. Bethards
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W. H. Mozier
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Clark & Bouton
Washington Street
Il. V. Olney
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