Corruption Claims Shake Ohio Legislature and Party
A letter from G. H. Bargar accuses McLean Standard Oil aligned Democrats of bribery to secure Hoadly and a pro Standard Oil U.S. Senate bid. It details alleged campaign funding, false representations, and pressure on Democratic legislators, urging removal of the corrupt cabal from Columbus.
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Representative Trust
McLean Standard
McLean
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Hoadly
John R. MicLean
Doudle
U.S. Senate
Juel
G. H. Barcar
Bargar
Standard Gang
Theoney
Colonel Thompson
Standard Company
Farley
Paige
Pendleton
Thompson
Legislaure
State Executive Committee
Eens
Standard Oil
Hargar
Memnbers
Payne
Standard
Argar
Ohio Democracy
Columbus
Open ballot demanded in caucus to expose corrupt voting
The dispatches urge an open ballot in the caucus to reveal how money and monopolies influence the senatorial contest. They compare to the House Speaker vote where public ballots were demanded, arguing the people deserve full light on political transactions and every opposing member risks suspicion.
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Chinoati News-Journal
National House of Representatives
Columbus
Political fight over Standard Oil and McLean in Ohio
The Cincinnati News Journal argues the Standard Oil influence corrupts both parties and calls for a decisive defeat of the McLean and Standard Oil slate. It portrays Pendleton as the righteous alternative and warns of ring politics guiding Ohio and national elections. A letter to Democratic legislators is cited as further proof of a conspiracy.
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Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Union
Columbus
Noman
John McLean
Pendleton
General Ward
Payne
Gght
Ringsters
Democratic Party
Dorseys
Fosters
Jay Goulds
Stantingtons
Republican Party
Democratic Party of
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Standard Oil and
McLean
Cincinnati News Journal
Tdj
United States
G. H. Bargar
Oil interest funds used to defeat Democratic candidates in Allen County
A letter from Jotim If Farley of the State Executive Committee reveals Standard Oil money channeled through the Republican committee to defeat the Democratic ticket in Allen County. The missives show drafts of 150 and 100 dollars to aid Republican and independent candidates, with cash moved via party funds to influence the election.
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Jotim
J . Cleveland
LM. Becker
Lima
Allen County
Dean
J. Uf. Farlgy
Republican Committee
State Committee
G. E H. Barger
Soose
Payne
Senate
Democratic Party
Zanesville
Cleveland Party
Allen Country
Farrey
Payne Syndicate
Columbus Daily Times
Pendleton favored for caucus nomination amid anti corruption plea
The writer expresses strong belief that Pendleton will win the caucus nomination tonight and warns that defeat could block the anti corruption effort. They urge vindication for Pendleton serving the party faithfully while noting other Democrats not tainted by Standard Oil could be chosen to counter a corrupt coalition.
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Pendleton
Thurman
Ward
Mr. Payne
Democratic candidates declare independence in party caucus
A Cincinnati New Journal excerpt lists Hamilton county Democrats for the Senate and House vowing to vote their constituents’ will and to obey caucus decisions. The piece criticizes party secrecy and calls for accountability amid recent disclosures of party maneuvers.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Hamilton County
United States Senate
U. S
J.pruden
W. L. O’brien
Jlohn E. Bruce
John Stanbush
Jas.b.cummings
Sam'l F.cary, Jr
Jon.r.thompson
William Calddwell
J. B. Menke
Leo. Wakeman
Thomas J. Cogan
John Cosgrove
Daniel Wolf
Cincinnati
Jonn R. McLean
Ohio Democracy Faces Up to Rings and Monopolies in Party Reform
An era of exposed corruption prompts a call to purge bosses and monopolists from Ohio Democrats. The piece argues for reorganization led by the people, rejects ring rule, and warns that timid leadership enabled treason. It cites the McLeans and other rings as forcing defeat and demands unity under democratic methods.
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Cincinnati
Janath
Ohio
Democratic Party
Lotger
Ringsters
McLeans
Hind
Eheim
Siehore
State Committee
Jacksons Day and the Anti Monopoly Clash in Ohio
A faction of party brokers and bosses selects a day honoring Andrew Jackson to press the anti monopoly cause. The piece argues this move would bind Ohio Democracy to the old Jacksonian fight against monopoly and business influence in politics, seeking a reorganization toward an anti monopoly, Jacksonian platform.
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Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Ohio
Olne
Jackson
Ohio Senators and Payoffs in 19th Century Letters
A compilation of excerpts from Ohio newspapers alleging payoffs and bribery to influence Pendleton and Payne votes. The letters claim opponents bought votes, warn of secret ballots, and accuse various cities and oil interests of funding campaigns to shape the Senate. The sources name Columbus Daily Times and others, noting money, checks, and syndicates backing certain candidates.
Political storms over Payne Senate nomination in Ohio era
Widespread protest from Democratic figures in Ohio in January and thereafter condemns Henry J Payne's Senate bid. Leaders in Belfontaine and Monroe County denounce the process as a cutthroat machine politics backed by factions and wealth. Public figures urge civil service reform support and loyalty to traditional Democratic principles despite opposition.
Hoadly Fares Against Farmers in Freight Rate Row
Debates volume notes a defeated motion 33 to 34 opposing railroad freight abuses. Governor Hoadly voted no, framing regulation as hostile to agriculture and supporting railroads against farmers shipping grain and other produce. His record is portrayed as siding with industrial interests over rural interests.
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Vlume 2d
Hoadly
General Assembly
Gvernor Hoadly
Hhimself
Man Trades on Ties Not Worth
A man seeks to impress by citing connections and borrowed capital, implying his own worth is diminished by reliance on others. He leverages prestige over substance, suggesting wealth or influence comes from association rather than merit.
Wanster Republic Steam Job Printing Office Ad
An ad notes a printing office with four steam presses and modern type borders and full facilities for all job work in the best style. Stocks include cards paper envelopes tags and address labels kept on hand for quick supply to first class offices.
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Doug
Electric Bitters Promised To Rejuvenate Life Strength
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure depression loss of appetite debility and bilious weakness. It promises rapid improvement with renewed energy and relief from pain. Sold at Laubach and Boyd for fifty cents a bottle.
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Fry Mfg Co
Fry
James Donnelly
Arch Street
Laubach & Boyd
Newtown Man Praises Dr King's New Discovery Cure
Mr Win Thomas of Newton Iowa reports his wife suffered a 25 year cough. This spring it worsened until using Dr King s New Discovery. After trial bottles at Lanbach Boyd s Drug Store the patient improved greatly and claims full cure after second bottle.
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Win Thomas
Newton
Sage
Beng
Bucklen Arnica Salve and Poultice Remedies Offered
An old advertisement lists Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the cure for cuts bruises fever sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 20 cents per box It also mentions tonics like Todd’s Sarsaparilla and warnings about swallowed objects and digestives with home remedies and general health claims.
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Bucklen
Lanbachak Boyd
Patient cured after Red Star Cough Cure trial
Mr David Netter of San Francisco reports months of feverish cold and hoarseness ending in full recovery after using Red Star Cough Cure. The narrative includes a tram encounter about checked luggage and ticket details observed during travel.
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David Netter
Mission Street
San Francisco
Cal
Simmons Liver Regulator Ad and Shaving Joke
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for dyspepsia piles constipation and bilious complaints claiming no mercury and easy use. A Western barber anecdote shows a dull razor joke about a barber vs. employer.
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Simmons
American Witness Describes Brutal Mexican Cockfight
An American observer details a vivid scene of a cockfight in Mexico describing how attendants revive a swooning bird. They bathe the bird, wet its throat, cover its head, and place smoldering wood under its nostrils and over its comb to stimulate it before it resumes fighting.
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Mexicov
Brown's Iron Bitters Advertises Health Cure
An advertising fragment extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a safe iron remedy for pale health issues. It quotes a Louisville reader praising its cure for rheumatism after other treatments failed, and urges women to receive equal education and health support.
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Livermore Gays
Barton
Chestnut St
Louisville
Stomach Bitters Promises Relief From Liver and Digestive Ailments
The advertisement touts Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a treatment for grievous injury to the bile, liver and stomach including jaundice and fever. It claims the tonic purges and stimulates the liver, aids digestion, eases rheumatism and kidney issues, and speeds convalescence with early use deemed important.
Surplus at Bank of Montreal Cited as Inactive
A Bank of Montreal report shows an $8 million surplus with no active use planned. The passage notes a myth about ivy and plaster boards contributing to dampness and compares it to the bite and porosity of materials drawing weight.
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Bank of Montreal
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