Ohio Campaign Issues and Attacks in 1887 Boric Republican Stand
The 1887 Ohio campaign centers on preserving protective tariffs and denouncing free trade. The Republican position highlights Governor Foraker and party unity while exposing alleged Democratic forgery and liquor-law distortions. A Democratic tactic to mislead Black voters with a fake colored organ is condemned as a deliberate deceit.
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Governor Foraker
Democratic Party
Ohio
Democratic Committee
Mansfield
D. Harter
United States
Powell
W D. Hill
Frank Hurd
Mit Harter
Democratic State Executive Committee
Columbus
Cincinnati
Senate
T BK Powell
Dow
Foraker
Hoplicans
Bbocratic
Anton
Unien
Orth
Aship
Toad
Democratic editors clash with free trade push in state
In Olio and other regions editors from the Democratic press resist a Columbus push for free trade. The party leadership printed stereotype plates urging nationwide adoption of free trade arguments, forcing editors to run them without review. Some editors fear party discipline and business loss if they oppose the stance.
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Democratic Party of
Olio
Columbus
Democratic Party
Foraker Honors Confederate Flag Support in Charleston
An ex Confederate writer to the Commercial Gazette from Charleston praises Governor Foraker for defending captured flags and aiding Charleston during last year’s earthquake induced destitution. The letter urges Southern gratitude and recalls kind acts toward the city’s people.
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Commercial Gazette
Charleston
S.C
Foraker
South
Foraker Endorsed for Re-election by State Leader
The governor’s administration is praised as businesslike and brilliant. Under his tenure state debt and interest costs fell, state expenditures were restrained, and penitentiary reforms supported by free labor continued. He is urged to be re-elected for the strong leadership and past two years of progress.
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Albert
Dre Albert
Vernor Soraker
Foraker
Rai
Remoe
Democratic State Committee Faces Trouble Over Candidate Support
The party struggles to persuade candidate Peter Murphy of Hamilton to accept a large campaign contribution. Cleveland nominating convention raises questions about his wealth and influence on the May ticket. Leaders plan a central committee meeting to choose another candidate.
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Democratic State Committee
Cleveland
Peter Murphy
Hamilton
Board of Public Works
Democratic Central Comm
Ducther
Vic
Happiness in Iolleweds and the world’s sorrows
In Iolleweds residents face the keenest sorrows of the world amid collective afflictions. The article notes how people endure grief and heartache, contrasted with efforts to find joy and resilience among communities.
Democratic Postmasters Targeted in Civil Service Letter
The article cites a circulating letter from the Ohio Democratic committee directing postmasters to solicit Republican farmers for mailing campaign materials. It accuses Irvine Dungan and others of exploiting postmaster positions to boost Grover Cleveland era civil service reform claims, noting the letter’s provenance and possible attachments.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Searl
Lupus
Kent Cleveland
Powell
Grover
Dunganl
Ohio
Democratic Committee
Cotratnes
Millersport
Irvine Dvngan
Iim
Mailiia
Dunyan
Washington
Vilas
Cleveland
Democrats of Ohio tariff stance menaces all state interests
The Chicago Times notes that Ohio Democrats favor a revenue tariff and oppose protected industry, urging cautious regard for past experiences under revenue tariffs. It warns that the shift could harm agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing in the state.
Vanishing maid confounds Detroit family at summer resort
A Detroit lary recalls his maid Julia who left with July and reappeared at a fashionable beach hotel under a new name. He pondered exposing her, noting she looked the part and drew social intrigue, but doubted belief or impact on the dream circle.
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Detroit
Howe
Julia
Tribuuné
Mysterious Millionaire Recluse Hides In Coney Island Attic
A Chicago Herald item reports a wealthy yet frugal recluse living in a Halle Avenue attic in Coney Island. He eats self caught fish, avoids boat hire, bathes in sand daily, and speaks to no one including household members. A banker who knows him says he has clung to money for years and despises people of means.
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Coney Island
Haltle Avenue
Philadelphia
Chicago Herald
Long Island Sea Coast Linked to Fatal Lock Jaw Disease
The article warns that air and climate along the Long Island shore foster a deadly lock jaw like disease. Fire Island to Montauk is described as nearly fatal, with plants and shrubs poisoning visitors while natives seem immune except for rust nails. Scratches and contact are said to cause serious long-term illness.
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Long Island Sea
Fire Island
Montauk
York Star
Over 1,000,000 Fish Poles Imported for Cold Weather
The report notes more than a million fishing poles imported as winter gear. The shipment reflects rising demand among anglers and retailers.
Endorsement for Sarsoparilia Blood Purifier
A Massachusetts transcript quotes Al Simony promoting Sarsoparilia as a trusted blood purifier with years of advertising in the paper. It claims the product uses pure meredients and effective cleansing action for eruptions and oils. The note states personal satisfaction with the remedy and offers endorsement.
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Alyver
Houl
Havin
Mass
Dont Experiment With Lungs Threats of Cold and Consumption
Dont waste time experimenting when lungs are in danger. The ad warns against cheap imitations of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and colds. It urges insistence on the genuine product, offered by Laubach Boyd's Drug Store, with large bottles advertised. It also notes John Bright and schooling claims in a separate line.
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Laubach & Boyd
Tim
Cates
Toarges
Lars Metin
Sears
Hanily
Eiberty Street
Wrapster
Ohio
Willsell
Saved His Life by Electric Bitters Testimony
Mr I Wilcoxson of Horse Gave claims years of illness from T'thisie and Disbptes with convulsions. After six bottles of Electric Bitters he was cured, believes he would have died without relief. Sold widely at thirty cents a bottle.
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I Wilcoxson
Taabapis
Dangerous Patent Medicine Claims From Odd Urgent Ad
An odd scanned ad touts Dr Wilb dies Ladin Pie Ointment as a cure for bleeding and chronic conditions. It cites testimonials from Judge Colliobi and mentions a druggist at Library Street with address details. The fragmentary copy includes dubious authority and promotional language.
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Massyile
Wilb
Colliobi
Wiliens
Gkbora
Library Street
Leacy
Fragmented OCR Blends Health Merchants With Obscure Phrases
A garbled OCR text mixes medical terms with nonsensical names and place hints. It references health, skin, and drugs in a stray jumble, mentioning streets like Liberty Street and various unclear subjects.
Digestive Aids and Quack Remedies Supposed Cures
An odd blend of patent medicines and odd quack claims appears with references to lung tonics and throat tonics. Ads tout Drif need Jha Lung Balsam and Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets promising digestion relief and cough suppression with prices and locations.
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Jha
Bribery trial fees and medical remedies cited in odd clipping
Disjointed OCR text notes lawyers’ fees in the Take Days bribery trial and makes fringe medical claims about catarrh and lung remedies. Mentions Aqua Logan Bly’s Cream Basin and Hinshee’s German Symphsac with references to Boston Budget and various names, but details are garbled and unclear.
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Logan ‘Bly
Boston
DG Dawadson
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