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Athens newspaper notes tennis editor and general manager roles at the press with circulation 3,600 and a February 6 1838 date for the edition.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
4
Athens newspaper notes tennis editor and general manager roles at the press with circulation 3,600 and a February 6 1838 date for the edition.
Article argues for newspapers as the best advertising medium and cites The Mis- sissippi Henavo as Athens county’s leading paper with wide reach. It notes exports and imports figures, mentions political figures Salisbury and Monroe, and highlights concerns over Armenian outrages and British policy, all reflecting a late 19th century press discourse.
The article argues Southern Republicans back McKinley as the best champion of protection and industrial growth. It cites his policy as vital to revitalizing the party in the former slave states and predicts strong Southern support for his candidacy in the upcoming campaign.
Readable fragments show Ohio and Wisconsin political maneuvering over March conventions to name four delegates for McKinley, aiming to unite the party at St. Louis. Senator Foraker defends allegiance while criticizing rival coverage. A Bond sale query and a Columbus hypnatic reading forecast Cleveland’s possible return.
The Washington Letter reports on the Senate vote for a free coinage substitute, noting 15 new senators backed it and several were paired. It covers reactions to Ambassador Bayard’s speeches, calls for resignation, Pettigrew’s prophecy about the bond bill dying in conference, and a discussion of the revenue and appropriation bills. It notes Blaine’s memorial gavel gift to Speaker Reed, critiques of Cleveland’s policy, and plans for a Republican mass meeting on February 22 while touching on Dupont of Delaware’s seat and Maryland politics.
The piece profiles Hon. John J. Sullivan of the Twenty-third district, tracing his rise from New York City birth in 1800 to prominence as a lawyer, jurist, and Republican leader in Trumbull County. It notes his influence in the Senate, his speeches, party roles, and mentions ongoing debates over the 0 per cent co-insurance clause and cigarette legislation affecting state business and revenue.
The Franklin County grand jury indicted ex-senators George Tden of Newark and J. Abbott of McConnelsville over a pharmacy bill vote. Abbott posted $700 bond, sought court-appointed defense, and denied the charges. The piece also notes other political and economic topics, including forest losses and McKinley support.
The article extols the transient nature of many sickness forms and credits constipation as a common cause. It promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle, effective laxative that cleanses the system without harming internal organs and is trusted by families and physicians alike.
Public auction to be held at the front door of the courthouse in Allen County on Saturday February 8 1896 selling lots 455 7a 407 and 470 along Tangieton street Nelsonville. Property valued at several hundred dollars with walls and adjoining parcels described in detail as part of the sale.
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