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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1887

Page

5

Ex Governor Heapy to Move from Cincinnati to New York City

The Messenger discusses ex Governor HeapLy planning to relocate to New York City, amid rumors it aims to escape disreputable partisan ties more than career reasons. It notes political shifts in Ohio, criticism of the Inter-State Commerce bill, and concerns over Senate representation by Civil War veterans.

Goverson HeapLy Cincinnati New York City Hawley Senate Foraker Hayes Ohio State University Trustees State Senate Calvin S. Welch

Foraker May Not Seek Re election Says Governor Will Not Run

Cincinnati Enquirer reports Governor Foraker will not seek renomination for personal reasons. Dr Graydon relays that Foraker told him he would retire after this term, citing $40,000 earned in law practice and business interests. The piece notes a Tennessee land loss and argues retirement would provoke public commentary given his strong leadership.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Voraker Graydon Cincinnati Foraker Fovernor

MESSENGER Hits Back at Herald Over County Printing

The MESSENGER accuses the Herald of false claims and blackmaillike tactics in seeking county printing. It defends its sixty‑two year record, criticizes Junod and officials, and defends paying for public notices and sheriff elect proclamation ads as lawful.

Meserxera Herald Cotemporary Athens County M&s-Senger and Journal Lesus Pickering Minear Frame Curfican Finsterwald Ariosireng Hickman Murphy Ham Higgins Mkxedngs Juned Wer Common Pleas Junod Common Pleas Court Messenger and Journal Nelson H. van Vorhes Alderman Marietta Register Mackley Jackson Standard McGrath McArthur Democraat Nash Gallipolis Journal Sprague McConnelsville Herald Tressel Pomeroy Telegraph Wilson Ironton Register Daugherty Monroe Gazette Tyler Chillicothe Leader Thompson Delaware Gazette Ohio The Strowkin Jriend Beptenscher Jat Bnspector Treasury Mamanean Massenoun Merald Henry D. Milnwk Geo. Jeffries Messenger Probate Court Nehemiah Warren B.N. Hobson

Reformer’s alleged county printing abuses exposed

A local newspaper accuses a reformer editor of overcharging the county for printing and advertising. It cites inflated rates, repeated publications, and biased handling of county tasks, including road receipts and tax notices, urging readers to judge the editor’s motives.

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