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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1886

Page

5

Temperance and Politics Dominate The Messanger

Long column of news briefs covers foraker and West Virginia political gains. Abolition of spring elections proposed, Ireland coercion policy noted, and Montana admission to statehood urged. Also reports on stamps, tariffs, and a Athens Hall pantomime review.

Union West Virginia Charleston Kanawha Valley Old Virginia Ohio J. B. Yost Congress Staunton Virginia Monseger Point Pleasant Gen Grosvenor

Coal Price Rise and New Coal Pools Reported

The New York Herald notes alleged plans for a 25 to 30 percent coal price rise with a higher price target after three years. Two coal cartels are said to control soft coal output, the Ohio pool in Columbus directing Ohio fields with a 30 cent per ton increase, and the Buffalo pool as the second major consortium.

New York Herald Ohio Pool Ohio Columbus Buffalo

Ladies Invited to Inspect Latest Styles Line

The Ladies are invited to call and examine this line of eee which embraces all the latest styles in fashion and dress.

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