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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1882
Page
6
The Ohio legislature will convene on January 1. The column notes a New York Erie Canal tolls move, a call to end tolls on Ohio and Miami canals, and a debate on financing navigation. It also mentions Beecher, pension petitions, and the Morgan Masonry controversy tied to Thurlow Weed’s death.
The Cincinnati Commercial urges caution on tax relief arguing Senator Sherman, former head of the Senate Finance Committee and ex-Treasury Secretary, supports modest internal revenue repeal and a $30,000,000 customs duties cut. Utah report urges repealing voting rights for women to tackle polygamy, likening polygamy to slavery and blaming Democrats for tolerating the practice.
The Chicago Advance argues that pushing constitutional prohibitions will not advance temperance. It cites that key midwestern states cannot be carried, that narrow majorities require ongoing cycles, and that large cities likely fail to enforce such laws. It urges local option and warns prohibitionists against radical tactics.
The Cleveland Leader and other papers eulogize Colonel N. H. Van Vorhes as an honest leader with national impact. They note his four terms in the Ohio House, two Speakerships, and two Congress terms, while others recall his integrity and public service as neighbors mourn. A Democratic minority signals possible legislative opposition to Republican proposals to cut taxes.
The Bohemian, led by A. H. Isxier and Claude Meeker, will publish a 16 page double size Holiday number on the upcoming Saturday December 2. It will feature local humor and sketches by Bill Nye and other authors, remain five cents, and offer an immense Christmas edition. Orders may be placed with the local agent or at 27 North High Street Columbus Ohio.
Holiday guidance recommends gifting ladies with fine shoes from Ezra Walker’s. Also advertised is a State street house and lot for sale with eight rooms and outbuildings. Opportunity: earn $1,500 yearly from home by working for E G Rideout & Co at 10 Barclay Street New York.
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