13 Apr 1876
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1876
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes a feverish drive in the House for scandal seekers and witnesses against Republicans, while Democrats face public backlash. It cites investigations, political maneuvers, and revival meetings as reflections of national tension during the Grant era.
Four U S criminals in London include three forgers and one murderer whose return under the ex tradition treaty is requested. They are held by Britain until American assurance they will only be tried for the charged offense. The matter is under official correspondence between the two governments. Secretary Klippart on fruit prospects says peaches will be scarce, pears half a crop, apples fair, with northern counties hit hardest.
The passage stresses the duty of the Republican party to pursue strict reform, purify itself, and act for the nation's honor, trusting the intelligent patriotic portion of the people regardless of party for the nation to proceed well.
The Geecher business provokes a split in New York’s Congressional Association sparking dissension and calls for dropping the affair. Senator Hamlin faces harsh crowd epithets for backing a postal plan that makes mailing a newspaper cheaper to Europe than nearby towns.
A dated critique mocks drinkers as the lowest type among men while noting Democratic editors of Indiana have met to compare notes and discuss a possible candidate. The piece hints at investigations into mining and thinning out headers in their reporting.
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