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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1888
Page
4
The state prepares for Governor Foraker's inauguration on Monday January 9 with a grand parade by the National Guard civic clubs from across Ohio, a reception, and extended celebrations in Columbus. Railroads offer a one cent a mile rate for visitors as committees arrange comforts and access to state institutions and entertainments.
Thirteen Republican senators defied a previous caucus pact to form a new slate for officers. Davis was elected president pro tempore with 19 votes to Richardson's 15, and James Lowry won chief clerk while many other officers shifted from caucus nominees. The move sparked tensions between caucus members and the new House, with signals of future party friction.
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