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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
The item surveys gold production in Australasia for 1899, predicts higher wages and employment, and cites a Texas shorthorn cattle record. It discusses Alaska boundary sentiment, gold vs silver, and warns against U S withdrawal from the Philippines with a General Joel Wheeler letter excerpt.
President Mel Kinley sent a message to Congress stressing a strong merchant marine under the U.S. flag, support for building the Nicaragua canal, and ending the drain of 200 million dollars annually to foreign shipowners. He urges emphasis on anti trust measures, gold standard principles, and keeping the government from dictating Cuba’s fate as the island recovers under military administration.
Long Washington dispatch discusses the presidents boast of a strong open door approach toward China and other powers, noting Samoa, the Caroline Islands, Transvaal neutrality, and the Philippines. It covers the Philippines review, Cuba, and a pledge to merit-based appointments, plus a Washington letter on Speaker Henderson’s election and Congress opening.
Gu ysville and neighboring towns swirl with visits from Edd ie Harper Dr E D Harper and many relatives. Emma Taght Maude Coleman Mrs Jennie Pitcher and others share Thanks giving and weekends in Athens Chester Blanchester Lewis and Coolville as presiding clergy and locals attend protracted meetings and Christmas plans.
A pennywise sale features Toweling at 2 cents per yard and two for a quarter in heavy fleece vests. Ladies Enion Suits cut to 25 cents from a dollar. Real Kid Gloves 98 cents per pair with guaranty. Silk umbrellas and 8 cent suspenders highlight this special assortment.
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