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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1875

Page

13

Rail and political notes from The Messenger

The paper reports weekly fare cuts by Cincinnati railroads during the Musical Festival. It notes John C. New as treasurer pick, Senator Sheppard ill in Columbus, Beach to present Beecher case side, and a three to one ex rebel to Union soldier ratio in Congress. Also mentions Wilson canceling European travel, local election results, and railroad link plans with $1,000,000 funding from Richmond.

Mr. Beach Beecher Army of the Union

Beecher Trial Ends Key Testimony as Perjury Claims Soar

The Beech er case reaches a climax with his direct testimony marked by denials and plausible explanations of notes. A Brooklyn correspondent notes the testimony as a dramatic public display of alleged perjury by Emma Moulton and others. The report also mentions a Baltimore Short Line opening and improvements boosting transit between Athens and Parkersburg.

Tilton-Beecher Beecher Tilton Moulton Brooklyn Cincinnati Emma Moulton Fullerton

Politically Charged Ohio Outrage Taints Civil Rights Pledge

The article denounces alleged Democratic police intimidation against Black voters in Cincinnati during a recent election, praising Black voters forbearance and criticizing Governor Allen for removing Superintendent Howe amid partisan politics. It questions the governor’s action without senate approval and notes a potential Supreme Court ruling to restore the official’s duties.

Cincinnati Allen Howe Reform School Senate Supreme Court

Valuable Book on Citizen Rights by Theophilus Parsons

A detailed promotion of Theophilus Parsons' book The Personal Political and Property Rights of a Citizen of the United States. It highlights clear explanations of universal rights and duties, emphasis on Constitution framing, and the work’s usefulness to statesmen lawyers and informed citizens.

United States Theophilus Parsons National Publishing CO Cincinnati Ohio LL. D

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