Ohio Republican Platform Upholds Hayes and Civil Rights
Ohio Republicans in convention reaffirm the Cincinnati platform of 1876, back Rutherford B. Hayes, and pledge to uphold equal rights under the law. They call for remonetization of silver, oppose new rail subsidies and patent renewals, and urge congressional action to create a National Bureau of Industry, regulate national highways, and establish statutory arbitration between labor and capital.
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Cincinnati
Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican Party
Congress
National Bureau of Industry
Political attack on Democratic treasurers and officials
The note attacks Democratic treasurers in Defiance and Auglaize counties over gold and resumption act repeal. It accuses public officers of stealing public funds and mocks Jim Rimer, a surveyor who earns five pounds daily operating county ditches, proposing he seek legislative power to regulate ditching.
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Jim Rimeer
Ten Cent Jim Mike and Buchanan Labor Note
James Buchanan described as Ten Cent Jim Mike, asserting a laboring man should work for ten cents a day. The text suggests the Democratic party that elected him claims to support workers while alternative labels arise.
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James Buchanan
Jim Mike
Auditor Arrested in Auglaize County Robbery Case
The Democratic Auditor of Auglaize county was arrested in Lima on Wednesday charged as an accomplice in stealing $32,000 from county funds. He was in Lima denouncing Bishop and reform, decrying the party while implicated in the theft.
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Treasuries
Auglaize
Lima
Resumption Act quotes in Ohio Democratic papers
The Ohio Democratic press cites John Sherman stating the act can and will be executed. They echo Tiluden's acceptance note that the earliest feasible resumption is best, framing the issue as inevitable and timely.
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Tuer
Ohio Democratic
van Wert
John Sherman
Tilpden
Gold for Change Prompts Business Tireless Scheme
A Van Wert source warns local merchants of a cash-for-change scheme using gold to augment large-bill purchases. The Press notes neighboring towns already profit from this practice, urging Republicans to resist political propaganda touting resumption. It claims gold and paper dollars are nearly equal and predicts gold will become common as silver as European gold influx increases.
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Van‘Wert
Europe
Democratic figures feature in Lima campaign notes
The text praises JosEPH TUMBLESON for the Infirmary Director post as an honored former citizen elected on merit and not party claims. It also endorses THOMAS J. JONES for Clerk, detailing Welsh heritage, farm upbringing, current dry goods work in Venedocia, and broad support from friends in the Convention.
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Joseph Tumbleson
Thomas J. Jones
Venedocia
Treasurer in Grip of State Auditor Faces Defalcation Rumors
In Wapakoneta and Defiance, Ohio a county treasurer faces an auditor led inspection amid alleged missing funds and forged loans. Key figures include J F Smith and Myers, with bondsmen under scrutiny and a statewide inspector showing up to seize keys and demand access to the vault.
Candidate Portrait of Sheriff Race in Local County
Charles P Richey has lived in the county thirty three years and is described as honorable and a good sheriff. He is seen as a faithful officer if elected. Opponent Strriz has resided here less than eighteen months and is largely unknown to voters.
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Charles P. Richeey
Mr. Strriz
Josep Johnson for Commissioner Named from Ridge Township
Josep Johnson, a Ridge township resident, is described as an industrious, careful farmer whose good management places him among the honest soil tillers. Neighbors praise his nomination as recognition of sterling public servant qualities.
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Josep Johnson
Ridge Township
Charles A Melsheimer Candidate Profile
Charles A Melsheimer, candidate for Representative, has lived in the county 24 years with 17 years linked to Van Wert business interests. Described as careful prudent and conservative in all things his counsel is sought by those in legitimate enterprise and he is widely praised for qualities and work.
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Charles A. Melsheimer
van Wert
Iie
Charles P. Richey Named Sheriff Candidate
Charles P. Richey, long time county resident, farmer and former sheriff of three terms, is praised as industrious, frugal, and trusted. The testimonial highlights his 33 years in the county, pioneer log cabin, and spotless record in office and character.
Return to Specie Not Remove Paper Money Says Sherman
The article argues that resuming specie payments does not end paper money or retire greenbacks. Sherman states that paper money will be made equal to coin and that government and national bank notes will keep the circulation high. The combined paper and coin supply would triple prewar lawful money.
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Sherman
Jupe West Campaign Fire Drives Big Audiences
Jupe West conducts a vigorous campaign drawing large crowds at every stop. Since opening at Athens on August 25 he has delivered at least six speeches weekly and is booked daily through the October election. He stays energetic, informs voters, and appears physically strong despite rumors of feebleness.
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Jupe West
Athens
Columbus
General Thomas Ewing to Speak on Soft Money Doctrine
The article notes General Thomas Ewing will address the Democracy of the county tomorrow. It recalls his Briito Allen soft money stance, a minority report at the St Louis convention backing soft money, and compares him to Sam Carey who voted hard money. It criticizes Ewing as a demagogue.
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Ewing
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St. Louis
Tilden
Committee On
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New York
Ewina
United States
Democratic Party
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Carey
The Call for Bishop Editorial Note
The Holmes County Republican questions Bishop’s qualifications for Ohio governor asking if he is a statesman or scholar. It urges Bishop to articulate policies on capital and labor and to reveal his views if he is not a “wooden man.”
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Bishop
Holmes County Republican
Ohio
Last execution in Newgate noted by southern journal
A London Telegraph report describes John Eblethrift's execution at Newgate for murder with sparse spectators present. It recalls his late reading ability and contrasts his brutal crime with his earlier sobriety and final prayer, while a second article from the Vicksburgh Herald condemns ignorant Southern voters and urges restricting Negro suffrage to protect representation.
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Eblethrift
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Buckinghamshire
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Gibson
Sidney Smith
Vicksburgh
Miss
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South Carolina
Florida
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Mississippi
Louisiana
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Congress
Rhode Island
Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania
The Guard Driven from the Court House
At 9 o'clock guards guarding the Treasurer's office were driven from the Courthouse as Democrats gather around. The State Inspector arrived with sealed authority at 10 and demanded entry to the Treasurer's office. Democrats aim to access the vault by its combination. the situation is described as desperate.
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Defiance County
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James Williams
Moss
Horac Kohn
Court of Com. Pleas
van Wert
Ohio
A.s.bart
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert County
Tully Township
Fred Billman
van Wert, O
Defiance County Treasurer Faces Inspector Over $7000 Cash
In Defiance Ohio the Democratic treasurer confronts state inspector at the courthouse demanding access to the treasury. The incident ends with $7000 plus cash in a desk drawer placed in the safe amid contested legitimacy and attorney involvement. The attorney general is expected next. Public stir grows as the money’s origin is disputed.
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Treasury Office
W. D. Hill
George Squire
Hill
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Frontier cattle raid ends in brutal justice in Kansas
A private letter recounts a Texas cattle theft of 7500 head pursued by 15 rangers across Kansas. After five days the thieves were cornered near the Republican River fork Frenchman. Four killed at first volley, three more by pursuit, including a Mexican hanged by neck from a tree on August 21. Bodies left undiscovered until September 14 due to stench.
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Leavenworth, Kas
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