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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1877

Page

2

Doylestown Names McClure Johnson and Boydston on Friday

Capt. A. S. McClure, Isaac Johnson and Chas. Boydston are mentioned in a Doylestown notice referencing Friday evening activities on October 5.

Shreve M.L. Smyser Chas. Boydston Milton Tp.house Isaac Johnson R M Downing Doylestown A. S McClure MT. Eaton J. R. Ee Chas Boydston Smithville Isaac Johoson Shepherd Chas Boydston

Ring Rule Looms Over Auglaize County Defalcation

The article notes Ohio Democratic defalcation and cites Florida Senator Conover predicting Republican gains in next year's statewide offices and legislature. It mentions Sam Cany and unnamed Democratic treasurers and references the Wayne Township case and an outside feature on Ring Rule.

Sam. Cany Ohio Conover Florida Ryad Auglaize County

Mayor Swartz Praises Cary Speech Sparks Surprise

Democrats express surprise as Mayor Swartz applauds Sam Cary's address Monday evening. The remark hints at shifting political mood and party dynamics in the city.

Swartz Sam Cary

Specie Basis and Salaries Debate in Ohio 1871

In Montgomery County resolutions from 1871, C. L. Vallandigham argues for restoring specie as the basis of sound currency and quick policy shift. The Democrat Intimates salaries spur defalcation is unlikely, noting numerous Ohio Democratic defaulters had high pay.

C. L. Vallandigham Montgomery County Ohio

Dems Nominate Gen Steadman for State Senate Toledo District

The Democrats nominate Gen J. B. Steadman for State Senator from the Toledo District despite him being a government defaulter for 600000. The party is portrayed as rogue-like, pursuing power and wealth with little regard for honesty, referencing historic figures and a note on Montgomery County resolutions introduced by C L Vallandigham in 1871.

Democraty J. B. Steadman Toledo Montgomery County C. L. Vallandigham

Political Riff Attacks on Workingmen Movement

Wayne County Democrat denounces the Republican ticket ahead of Tuesday election urging a rebuke to Democrat vilification and accusing adversaries of raiding the Workingmen's movement.

Knaves Wayne County

Republican Workingmen urged to stay with ticket

The piece cautions Republicans against being swayed by Democratic claims. It alleges Democrats intimidate members with patronage threats and office promises to keep them from switching sides. It warns that any split would lead to Republicans being sold out on election day and urges voting the Republican ticket.

Tam Reed burglary case fails to reach verdict

Ohio State v Reed case drew interest as the jury after twenty four hours deliberation reported a hung jury and the court discharged them. Dowell prosecuted with Smyser assisting. Col Carr and Woodsworth led the defense in a case built on circumstantial evidence and described as very spirited.

Tam State of Ohio Reed Dowell M. L. Smyser Smyser Col. Carr Woodsworth

Wooster Postmaster McClure Salaries Questioned

The public awaits Captain A. B. McClure to pay into the U S Treasury all he earns over five dollars per day as Wooster Postmaster. His total salary is 2200 with 1090 paid for clerks and other costs, leaving a net of 1110, contrasted with Democratic county officers salaries to provoke scrutiny.

Wayne Maj. Dunham Geo. Power McClure United States Treasury Wooster Thezuo

Stephen Browns Named for State Senate by Republican District

The Republicans of Morrow Knox Holmes and Wayne counties nominate Stephen Browns Esq of Cardington Morrow Co as a candidate for State Senator. Browns has resided in Morrow for 45 years helped form the county and has been a Republican since its founding. He is urged for undivided Republican and cross party support.

SternEn Brown Dalton Millbrook Brown Power Wayne County Republican Central Committee Starr’s Columbia Isaac Johason Chi'n Wooster Sir Wayne Co Ohio J. A. Willame Messrs Dunham and Bordseton Daon‘ham Boydaton Morrow Knox Holmes Wayne Stephen Browns Cardington Morrow Co Orty Senate

Democratic Platforms and Critique of 19th Century Currency Debates

The piece surveys Democratic platforms from 1876 and 1877 criticizing nonpayment and delay in resumption of specie payments, endorsing greenback retention, and calling for debt payment and a gold standard while mocking political performers. It notes Massachusetts Democrats meeting and backing honest public debt payment and a gold-based currency.

Irish Vindicator Attacks Hamilton County Democratic Ring

The Irish Vindicator urges voters to oppose the Democratic machine in Hamilton County and Ohio, urging support for the Republican ticket to defeat what it calls a corrupt ring. It accuses Democrats of ring control and warns taxpayers about assessor actions and waterworks appraisals. It mocks Irishmen supporters of the ring and calls for defeat of democracy in the county this fall.

The revival of trade and the coming prosperity

The piece argues that after the 1878 panic four years of belt tightening have cooled the economy but now a durable recovery is near. Credit conditions improve, capital returns to use, and households move back into the market as savings and a harvest lift confidence in industry, especially in the South.

Boston Globe Philadelphia Vicksburg Herad New York World Democratic Inrade

Revival in Trade Spread Across the Nation

The World reports a broad recovery in commerce as merchants, shippers, and railroad officials note rising rail traffic on great lines controlled by Vanderbilt and Jewett, revived steamship trade with Southern ports, and dry goods merchants welcoming old customers with revitalized orders, signaling that good times are already here.

Messrs Vanderbilt Jewett

Looks in Hamilton County Tilt to Republicans in Ohio Contest

Cincinnati correspondent notes Hamilton County as a Republican stronghold with a split Democratic camp. Germans favor Hayes and a state ticket nominee, while Know-Nothing Bishop faces disapproval. Workingmen’s movement wanes as party managers influence voters. Sam Cary pegs Workingmen and Greenback at 40,000 statewide, a figure losing weight in Ohio.

Cincinnati New York Times Hamilton County Hayes Bishop West Sam Cary Ohio

Vanderbilt forecasts freight shifts and revival under Hayes

Mr W H Vanderbilt president New York Central Railroad tells New York World the canal freight loss is shifting share but total transport will exceed past years. He notes large crops rising local freights, steady demand and improving confidence, and predicts unprecedented prosperity under President Hayes. The months October and November will see peak grain movement and exports.

W. H. Vanderbilt New York Central Railroad New York World Seaboard Hayes

Political debate weighs on Governor hopeful Bishop

The Newark Advocate’s April 13 article praised R M Bishop as a strong Democratic candidate, but a Cincinnati judge complains his constitutional convention speeches for a $5000 salary and church land taxation would hurt his statewide appeal. The piece argues Bishop would be weak outside Cincinnati despite some local support.

Newark Advocate R. M. Bishop Cincinnati Democracy of Ohio Advocate BisHor Seema West Liberty Street

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