Democrats and currency reform debate in Congress
Circulation reports from January 10, 1895 underline Democratic impotence on currency reform. A congressional caucus vote on Carlisle currency bill signals its likely defeat while calls for bi metallic coinage and freer silver and gold payment persist. The piece critiques tariff policy, treasury gold reserves, and President Cleveland’s administration amid market turmoil and railway insolvency trends.
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Carlisle
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
Cleve Lane
Senator Hill
Ill
Mr. Cleveland
Bill
General Grosvenor condemns pension system in House
General Grosvenor delivered a sweeping critique of the current pension policy and administration, urging reform or revolution in the pension system. He cited large pending and original claims, questioned $144 million appropriations, and warned of administrative delays harming pensioners.
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Grosvenor
Gen. Grosvenor
Pension Bureau
Gen. Grosvener
Commissioner of Pensions
Destitution of Hocking Valley Miners Sparks Aid Appeal
Miners across Hocking Valley face starvation with average earnings near three dollars weekly and many out of work for months. A labor union petitioned Gov. McKinley seeking state aid, citing 10,000 miners in four counties with about half unemployed and several mines closed. The appeal, backed by 1800 workers and 8600 dependents, calls for public generosity to relieve urgent hunger.
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Hocking Valley
Hocking Valley Labor and Trades Union
Nelsonville
Messrs
K Patton
I. N. Coleman
John G. Riley
McKinley
Raybould Bros
Springfield Coal & Ice Co
Juniper Bros. & Lampman
Athens
Perry
Hocking
Muskingum
Ohio
A Pension Reform Proposal Aims to End Partisan Bureaucracy
A speaker urges two core changes to pension law: first, honorable discharge by length of service should prove eligibility for the pension roll, ensuring veterans are not swayed by party influence. second, pensions should honor service in volunteer ranks regardless of recipient rank, while cutting a million dollars for officeholders.
Free letter medical consult from Dr Greene on nervous diseases
The ad promotes Dr. Greene of 35 West 14th Street New York City offering free, no fee letter correspondence to diagnose and advise treatment for nervous and chronic illnesses. It extols Nervura as his remedy and claims instant understanding of symptoms. Also notes Trimble citizens organizing a company to develop coal under Chappalier lands within town limits with work to start soon.
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Greene
West 14Th St
New York City
Trimble
Town Clock Honored in Earnest Civic Salute
In a humorous tribute the community praises the Town Clock for its steady service and character. The piece details the clock’s eight day winding, 534 pound time weight, 50 pound pendulum, four eight foot faces, and its 1875 installation by Mr. McLean, urging continued public fidelity. A separate note outlines a personal injury case where a plaintiff seeks $10,000 in damages from a drunk driving incident. Grosvenor Jones Worstell represent the plaintiff. Major Jewett defends.
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John Jones
John
Jones
Clay McLean
Missencer Ano Fher- Ald
Ards
City Hall
McLean
Father Time
Young Baker
Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell
Major Jewett
Damages Sought in Mary Patterson Suit Against Baker
Mary T. Patterson age fifteen sues Herbert H. Baker age twenty in common pleas court for ten thousand dollars over injuries from a buggy accident while returning from a singing school at Hibbar ds ville. Patterson claims Baker rode up on a horse and caused the buggy to plunge, breaking the rear axle and throwing three sisters to the ground.
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Mary T. Patterson
R. M. Patterson
Alexander Township
Common Pleas Court
Herbert H. Baker
H. L. Baker
Miss Patterson
Hibbardsville
Young Baker
Mary Patterson
Arizona Letter From Ohio Schoolhouse Echoes New Year
A quirky 1895 letter from Athens county reflects on Ohio roots, Chauncey school days, and hope for silver monetary reform. The piece recalls old friends, family, and memories as a New Year begins, with a note on sunny days and distant travels. The letter closes with a local update on Hocking River overflow and a condemnation suit over land for the Columbus Hocking Valley and Athens railroad.
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Epitor Messexarr
aNo Heranup
Athens County
Ohio
Hood
Chauncey School House
Chauncey
Eall
Michael Vought
Fairfield County
Sleeper & Sayre
New Columbus, Hocking Valley & Athens Railroad Company
Vought
Union Signal New Year Motto for White Ribboners
G D U Inkers Mrs Jennie Graham improving from typhoid fever. Union Signal motto Rejoice in the Lord. Sympathy offered for Mrs Fulton and her son Chester. Mrs Betty Harris missed after moving to Duinith Wis. Union to meet at Mrs Cuckler's State street. program listed. Mr and Mrs J S Jolly visiting Hibbardsville for illness in Columbus. Y meetings at Mary Allom with topic Social Purity and poems by Alice Pilcher praised.
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Jennie Graham
Union
Fulton
Chester
Betty Harris
Duinth
Wis
Jolly
Mary Allom
Y's
Alice Pilcher
Miss Pilcher
Church Services Continue With Quarterly Meeting Planned
Special services are held this week and continue until further notice. Mrs. G W Burns is absent in Henry County due to illness in her sister. Andrew Lynn of Philadelphia visited the presiding elder's family during the holidays. Little Chester Patton, seriously ill for weeks, is improving and expected to recover. Next Sabbath marks quarterly meeting day with communion at 10 30 a m and the presiding elder to preach in the evening. Rev E W H Dixon former Marietta district elder and Athens resident died in Washington D C last week. funeral held Monday with Rev David H Moore delivering the principal address.
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G. W. Burns
Henry Couunry
Andrew Lynn
Philadelphia
Little Chester
Patton
E. W H. Dixon
Marietta
Athens
Washington D. H
David H. Moore
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Tue
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Reading
Erie
Richmond & Danville
East Tennesse
General Grosvenor
Pension
Orga
Arizona
Mother Earth
G. D. U. Inkers
Methodist Church Notes
Syaurthigg
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
N.Y
Catherine Dean
Amesville
Catherine McDaniel Dean
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
Nathan W. Dean
N. EB. Dean
Henry L
Hue
Wen
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
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