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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1881
Page
6
The Messenger reports Senator Sherman was applauded upon entering the Senate chamber. November debt reduction exceeded seven and a quarter million dollars while weekly silver dollar circulation rose. General Guiteau trial coverage notes jurors’ restraint and a likely verdict to hang him as a man.
SPEAKER KEIFER gave a pointed address upon assuming the chair noting the convention should be seen as a firm Con. He said the nation longs for practical action and will welcome progress from the National party and urges members to attend to business and avoid obstructions.
The House Republicans met to nominate Speaker candidates led by Joseph W Keifer of Ohio and Frank Hiscock of New York. Keifer gained support on the sixteenth ballot and was urged to be made unanimous, with a committee to notify him. The piece also reports on Garfield trial coverage and local Ohio political issues.
Washington dispatches report general approval of the President's message with some disappointment over not outlining a clear policy. Republicans hope he will heal party dissensions and avoid factional leverage, while Western Republicans dislike the call to curb silver coinage. Senator Sherman proposes three percent bonds for funding, funded by $50 or more, to refund three and a half percent bonds. News also notes James R. Keene's plan to cheapen telegraphy with a steel copper wire system and high speed autographic equipment.
The editorial warns that annual government outlays will exceed revenue next year with $25,000,000 for navy reorganization, $120,000,000 for pension arrears, and $50,000,000 for Mississippi River improvements. It notes doctors’ fees for Garfield’s care and calls Guiteau trial delays a national disgrace.
The New York Tribune reports Joseph Warren Keifer secures Republican caucus nomination for Speaker, seen as a strong impartial presiding officer from Ohio amid national mourning. The article argues his election would unify the party and counter factional attacks, with Ohio’s role highlighted. It also notes a Philadelphia Musical Journal debut, praising its content and listing subscription details and price.
Napkins towels and table cloths of prettiest patterns and best quality available at the lowest prices from D Zenner and Company.
The article promotes a late style soft or stiff hat selection at Dana & Kaler for men or boys. It notes D Zenner & Co offers Athens area the largest cheapest assortment of plain and figured silk and linen handkerchiefs.
The latest styles in jewelry are offered by Kurtz and Minear with a wide selection for ladies and misses. D Zenner and Co continues a closing out sale in boots and shoes with exceptionally low prices. Winger reports a fresh stock of oranges and bananas.
An advertisement offers a free remedy for nervous weakness and early decay. It claims discovery by a South American missionary and directs readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Josefa T. Inman, Station D, New York City, with a post date of Nov 3, 1881.
Notice states books of subscription to the capital stock of the Central and Ohio River Railroad Company will be open at the office of the Comance in Athena Isnems county Ohio on January 1.
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