Sam Hurst Supported as Ohio Grand Army Commander
The Messenger lauds Gen. Sam Hurst as a leading candidate for Ohio Department Commander of the Grand Army, citing decades of service and steady leadership within the veterans’ organization. It notes the Thoebe Carlisle election case as a foregone conclusion and discusses Republican dissent over election fraud allegations. Allen O. Myers vows defamation suit over Columbus tally-sheet forgery charges, asserting his innocence and intent to seek redress.
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Sam Hurst
Ohio
Grand Army
Department Council of Administration
Allen O. Myers
Columbus
Myers
Columbus Stockholders Reelect Board of Directors
At the annual meeting in Columbus the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad stockholders re elected the old Board of Directors and officers. A resolution clears President Shaw of personal gain accusations while the road shows earnings of 2 617 794.56 for the year, up from 2 436 183.45. The article urges keeping the Dow law intact to support prohibition in municipalities and warns against local option amendments.
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Columbus
Columbus, Hocking Valley and
Toledo Railroad Company
Shaw
Burke
Senate Confirms Lamar to Supreme Court Despite Republican Doubts
The Senate approves Lamar's nomination by a 42 to 0 vote amid controversy over his Civil War loyalties and stance on constitutional amendments. Critics caution his past remarks may influence future rulings on war amendments and federal power.
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Stewart
Nevada
Stanford
California
Lamar
Supreme Bench
Senate
Riddieverger
Lemar Hes
Death of Hon. W. B. Horton at Pomeroy
The death of Hon. W. B. Horton at his Pomeroy home last Sunday morning brings sorrow to the region. A respected businessman and trusted public figure, he served Ohio’s Athen district in Congress from 1854 to 1858 and again around the Civil War era, and supported the Peace Conference of 1861. Horton long guided Ohio University as a trustee, leaving a legacy in southeastern Ohio’s development.
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W. B. Horth
Pomeroy
Horton
Athen
Congress
Ohio Unniversity
Ohio
Pension bills push by Gen Grosvenor in Congress
The article lists Grosvenor proposed bills to expand and adjust Civil War era pensions including widows and orphans relief, increased minor pensions, removal of limits, and prisoner of war survivorship. It notes partisan reactions in Ohio papers and shifts in Republican sentiment regarding caucus actions and bolters.
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United States
Lethal Northwest Storm Leaves Widespread Damage
Officials estimate two to three hundred people died or were missing as a violent storm with unprecedented severity swept through the Northwest states of Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin starting Thursday evening. News accounts detail immense suffering privation and loss across multiple columns in the papers. The storm’s unique ferocity marks a severity not seen in years.
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Northwest
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Unrailed letters remain at Athens post office
Postal records show a batch of January mail left in the Athens office unclaimed. Names and initials appear, including residents such as Oh, Bean, Mary, Rosey, Carrie, Mamie, W. Preeenen, H. H. Hoffman, Frank, Melvin, and Wind Hares, with notes on collectees and delivery attempts.
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Athens
Oh. Bean
Mra
Mary
Rosey
Mies
Carrie
Mamie
Hem
W. Preeenen
Mer van See
H. H
Hoffman
Mr Nieocoen
Peand
Melvin
Betenen
Anse
Saerees
Dissenting Ohio Senators Warn of Fair Elections
The statement explains why Townsend, Croken, Glovea, Towns, Cantax, Cowart, Davies, Barnieri, Evser and others deny a coalition among thirteen or more senators. They claim they acted to protect fair elections, reject a conspiracy at the Neil House, and expose the planned division of Senate offices and key committee control amid a Cincinnati meeting and caucus maneuvers.
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Senate
Therm
Townsend
Caurts
Balshaggar
Neil House
Thirteen
Lincoln Club
Cincinnati
Cole
Rathbone
Massie
Hamilton County
Weseer
Sagins
Cleveland
Richardson
Richardsoon
Toten
Sergeant-At-Uru
Michard Gon
Mouereon
Cievelane
Ciniciinati
Nenator Taylor
Colginvus
Pre. Renlly
Colanslens
Senetor Laiueila
Votem
Hayes
Rannells
Senator Taylor
Taylor
Morrison
Reynolds
Brown
Kerr
Guysser
Twenty-third
General Day
Geyser
Ford
Alexander
Senate Chamber
Coulter
Rannels
Ohio
Miss Kumiler
Holliday
House of Representatives
Kumiler
Prin ¢Cipal
Snyder
Bhut
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Hanlms Townsend
James Croken
Cite
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Jons M. Sens
William L. Cantax
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Tito
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William Uevser
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