Garfield urged to guard diet as new year nears
The Messenger notes President elect Garfield is urged to caution his diet amid dyspepsia concerns. It reports Ohio politics, finance figures, and a late December rush of Washington gossip including Foster withdrawing from a senatorial bid and grants for railroads and tariff talk spreading through New Orleans papers. ARSON-INVOLVED JAIL TERM in Columbus is noted along with divorce filing by Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague in Rhode Island.
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Wm. P. Sprague
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Ohio SenateElection Settled by Foster Withdrawal
The Ohio Senatorship is substantially settled as Gov. Foster withdraws from the contest. Public sentiment favored Secretary Sherman, who would bring fiscal stability and restore specie payments. Hayes preserves retirement norms for older officers to allow promotion for younger ones. Northern Democrats oppose Grant tribute, showing partisan malice.
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Hayes Urges Conference With Ponca Leaders on Removal Justice
President Hayes issued a public request to prominent military men and civilians to travel to Indian country and confer with the Ponca tribe. The aim is to ascertain the facts of their recent removal and condition and to determine what justice and humanity require from the U S government, with findings to be reported.
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Senator Sherman Gains Unopposed Path After Governor Foster Withdraws
A letter dated the 18th, signed by Governor Foster, withdraws from the Ohio Senate race leaving Secretary Sherman without a rival. Foster praises party harmony and states his candidacy ends to avoid factional strife, while affirming respect for supporters and the party’s interests.
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Circular to Public School Teachers Urges Parent Contact and Study
A longtime teacher urges public school educators to engage with homes, win parent support, and pursue ongoing study. The missive stresses mother–teacher influence, home outreach, weekly meetings, and professional libraries to boost classroom success and community trust. It links education to civic duty and forecasts broad societal impact.
A Lady's Wish Prompts Skin Care Talk
A lady compliments a friend on clear skin and is told to try Hoitters for pure blood and blooming health. The Cairo Bulletin advertises D Zenner & Co. offering best and cheapest overcoats in the market with an urging examination.
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Cairo Buletin
D. Zenner & Co
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