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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1886
Page
4
A 1886 election appeal urges Republicans to canvass for victory, warns of vote suppression in the South, and urges strict adherence to election laws. It contrasts candidates and discusses soldiers' pension votes, urging turnout and party loyalty.
The item urges voters to go to the polls early next Tuesday. It defends General Robinson against Democratic papers accusing him of financial fraud, asserting he has disciplined Bohemian oats groups and condemns those who smear him.
Voter day comes next Tuesday as Franklin county election fraud suspects, all Democrats, face arrest. Critics say some deny or lament arrests until after the vote and accuse Republicans of disfranchisement. The piece notes the forgers’ Democratic ties and urges a public judgment.
A political appeal urges early voting next Tuesday and urges readers to cast their ballot for a candidate seen as not susceptible to selling out for office. It mentions accusations about Bill Hill and critiques of party manipulation by Carlisle and free traders.
A call to Van Wert County Republicans to vote in the coming election and mobilize turnout. It urges residents to ensure every Republican votes, to protect a party victory, and to oppose Democratic organizers seen as self serving. It emphasizes party unity and full precinct representation to secure the largest majority yet.
The anonymous sheet parades two respected county citizens as Republicans and defends GOP principles. It accuses Democrats of oppression in Georgia, urges voting for Republicans, and notes local criticism of Bill Hill over saloon and industry votes affecting stave mills.
Nightly travel and circulars from Democratic supporters aim to sway Republican voters. Massali, a steady candidate, would honor the county as Clerk. Mansur is described as highly qualified with impeccable character. Republicans urged to focus on county interests and oppose Democratic fraud, rally support, and back Baxter for county farm management.
A campaign item urges voters to support Boothman over Hill and notes wool tariff issues, opponents’ claims, and Governor Foraker’s appointments. It cites economic impacts on wool, manufacturing, and the beer of local politics, urging Republicans to vote next Tuesday. It references local candidates Hester Manship and others, with commentary on tax levies and campaign tactics.
A long standing county resident, Stripgros, is praised as well qualified and of spotless character to fill the office of commissioner. The piece warns of a forthcoming late campaign attack by the Democracy through the ring organ and Democrats, claiming the timing aims to mislead voters and that Republicans have no credible opposition to date.
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