Ohio and national political notes and a notable death
Democratic convention planned for Chicago on July 7. Ohio legislature backs biennial sessions by joint resolution amid party splits. Detectives monitor legislators as Brice garners 27 votes for senator. Foraker stance aligns with McKinney per Republican papers. Ex congressman Tom Byrone dies after streetcar injury. once a gubernatorial candidate in 1870. Ohio Supreme Court rules woman notary public eligible, cites unspecified grounds. New Jersey chooses Republican governor. Maryland and Kentucky also Republican, signaling GOP strength. Cuban liberty sentiment praised in House. Governor Busine favors C L Kurtz for Oil Inspector in southern Ohio. Nonpartisan WCTU expands temperance push against cigarette sales to schoolboys. Whittlesey license bill to curb sales near schools looms.
McKinley Seen as GOP Presidential Nominee in Gazette
Ge C I Grosvenor lauds ex Governor William McKinley as a fit and available Republican candidate for president. The article argues for McKinley on grounds of character, learning, executive success, and broad public demand, urging his nomination as the path to national success.
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Ge. C. I. Grosvenor
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
William McKinley
United States
Democratic Party
McKinley
Steerer’s wise committee picks back solid House work
Speaker Steerer has shown speaker‑designate skill in selecting committees. Appointments aim at real fitness rather than reward, and the House is now ready to work with zeal. The piece argues Republican governance will prevent financial disasters and restore confidence when in power.
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Speaker Steerer
Ohio Legislature Starts Strong Under McKinney
Gov McKinney spoke to the joint session noting Foraker as the twenty ninth Senator from Ohio. Since 1803 thirty one have held the post, and the General Assembly opens under favorable press and public views. The piece mentions political forecasts and a local note urging Athens county to drop a county ticket. An ad promotes Magic Dyes at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Gov. McKinney
Gov. Foraker
Senate
Ohio
Thomas Worthington
Ross County
John Smith
Hamilton
Harrison will marry Mrs. Dimmick in New York
Ex President Harrison publicly confirms engagement to Mary Lord Dimmick at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Secretary Tibbits announces the couple will wed after Lent. Harrison plans to travel to Indianapolis then Washington after the city visit. Dimmick, widow of Walter Dimmick, is a niece of Mrs. Harrison and formerly private secretary during illness.
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Harrison
Col. Tibbits
Gen. Harrison
Indianapolis
Washington
White House
Local option taxation urged by Gov. Bushnell in inaugural
The Cleveland World reports Governor Bushnell advocates a constitutional amendment for local option in taxation. Counties would know their exact state levy and may raise local taxes to cover it, promoting equitable funding and reforms across Ohio. The plan aims to curb unequal burdens and boost practical understanding of taxation statewide.
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Gov. Bushnell
Cleveland World
State Equalization Board
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton
Hamilton County
Cuyahoga
General Assembly
Bushnell
Davis Receives Praise for Monroe Doctrine Resolution
Washington Letter from January 20 1896 notes Senator Davis of Minnesota amid congratulations for the vigorous Americanism in the Monroe Doctrine resolution as reported to the Senate by the foreign relations committee. The article states the resolution was authored by Senator Davis.
Republicans push Monroe doctrine stance in Cuban policy debate
In a Mississippi press summary, Republicans back a firm Monroe doctrine assertion with a subcommittee's ready resolution. Democrats, few in number, show hesitation about certain provisions while Olney delays Cuban data. Ex Secretary Noble comments on Harrison era plans, and Pickler pension bill advances.
Village of Athens Bond Issuance for Refunding Debts
The text notes authority to issue bonds for refunding and extending payment of village debts that Athens Ohio cannot pay at maturity from its tax base. It indicates a plan to allow the village to manage outstanding indebt edness through new funding terms.
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Athens
Ohio
Raders National Bank
City of
New York
Wilson
W. Bs. GoLpen
Probate Court Accounts Filed in Athens Ohio
Notice that multiple guardians, executors, administrators, and guardians of estates in Athens County Ohio have filed first, final, or second accounts for settlement. Names include Campbell, Bean, Glazier, Duckler, Walker, Pickering, Slowter, Wilson, Ellis, Stout, Brodrick, and Sarver. Hearing set for February 1th 1890.
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Athens County
Ohio
James A. Campbell
Sarah Sarver
Emery Bean
Amos Bean
Loring H. Glazier
Joseph B. Potter
Emma A. Duckler
Lucetta Ellis
Ruth A. Wil+ llama
Mary J. Stout
Seldon C. Soul
Enmjah Brodrick
Acob Sarver
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