Waterville political clashes and coal talks dominate Late Ohio news
A discussion in Waterville over saloon control prompts calls to rename the town. Ohio politicians Kennedy Pugsley and Crouse face no resignations per 1856 Senate precedent. Coal operators form a state group in Columbus planning a price scale and arbitration. Dow law challenges and railroad pass debates color the scene as Foraker and Sherman back cemetery fencing near Columbus for Confederate soldiers.
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Kennedy
Pugsley
Crouse
Ohio
Senate Judiciary Committee
Stanley Matthews
Columbus
Gov. Foraker
Senator Sherman
Governor Foraker
Sherman
Judge Burke
Cleveland
Columbus, Hocking Valley and
Toledo Railroad Company
Shaw
New York Herald
Burke
Interstate Commerce bill outlined with fair rates and pools
The Interstate Commerce bill passes both houses with fair rate rules for all shippers and a strong but debated long and short haul section. A federal commission will study rate questions across railroads, while pooling faces greater approval than long haul limits. A heated Senate debate on fishing vessel protection followed. West Virginia shifts toward Republican leadership, with Tennessee likely to follow.
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Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Toledo
Grosvenor
the Messenger
United States
Senate
Edmund
Ingalls
Kansas
Riddleberger
Acadian Land and New Orleans Featured in Harper’s Notes
Harper’s February opens with a lively tour of The Acadian Land in the Bayou Teche country of Southern Louisiana. Charles Dudley Warner and William Hamilton Gibson vividly describe Acadian independence, French patois, and simple habits, alongside Joe Jefferson’s island home and Rip Van Winkle’s hospitality. The piece also previews a future Southern series and the New Orleans article from January.
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Harper's
Bayou Teche
Louisiana
Evangeline
Nova Scotia
Charles Dudley Warner
William Hamilton Gibson
Joe Jefferson
Ulysses
Rip van Winkle
Petite Anse
Jefferson
New Orleans
Harper's Magazine
Athens County Tax and Legal Acts Clarified in Open Letter
An open letter from the Athens County Commissioners explains their response to Stewart’s tax questions about the Wilson case and the employment of assistant prosecutors. They compare county precedents, reveal a miscalculation in a tax record, and promise further detail in a future communication. They also quote General Grosvenor’s opposition to the Interstate Commerce bill, citing potential rate effects and market impacts.
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Epiron
Stewart
Townsend
State Commissioners’ Association
Collusbus
Franklin County
Woulder
Athens County
Athens Village
D. B. Siewart
Commissioners Athens CO
General Grosvenor
Texas
Dakota
Union
Ohio
Comprehensive synopsis promised for next week's Messenger
The text cites fears that a bill would grant plenary power to appoint agents nationwide, fix salaries, and create a force strong enough to control elections and debauch public morals, threatening to disintegrate the country’s business. A full synopsis will appear in the Messenger next week.
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the Messenger
Auction Notice From Athena County Court of Common Pleas
Order of sale issued by the Athena County Court of Common Pleas directs public auction at the Athens front door. Property to be offered under the authority of the court order as described in the titled action. Auction to be conducted at the specified Athens location in Ohio.
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Jupge Pike
Common Pleas Court
Toledo
al Jiance
Supreme Court
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
John R. McCune
Samuel Axtell
Edmund Nagle
Zeruin A. Smith
Wm. R. Smith
H.T. Brown
Celeste South
Lillie
Ford
Cyrus S. Richmond
Wm. It. Smith
Davin L. Sleeper
Pitts Atty
Order of Sale
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athena
Court House
Waterloo Township
State of
Ulilo Company
Licaence
Stephen Thomas
Joxian Robinett
Josiah Robbett
Thomas Robinett
Fred. Stalder
Jewett
DeSteiGueEn
Pits
Order of Bale— Athena County Court of Com- Tron Pleas
Ath County
Oelock F
Ohio Company
Enatna
Seid
Jewert
Deseret Ee
Uae
ORDES
Shutt
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Congress
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van Wick
Nebraska
Mitchell
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Pennsylvania Railway
Wash. Cor. Commercial Gazette
Dow
Cincinnati
Superior Court
West Virginia
Tennessee
Tekin
Sterenews
Stern Ewes
Ewa Overtise
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
Cyrus
Richmond
Order of Sasthe County Court of
Pronte
Gheriff's
Mary C. Defielguer
Thomas Robinett Et al
Heriff's Sale
Mary F. Poston
Harrison Pedigo
Geo. R. Walker. Com
Main Street
Athens, Ohio
D. C. Cornwell
Hall Foster, Jr
Foundry
Probate Court
Nenemah Warren
N. Hobson
Nehemiah Warren
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Paul Pracer
Toledo & Ohio
Con. R. E
Great West
Paul Prager
Court Hous
TEX
Putnam & Fletcher
Rockford and
Fredonia
Chas
EP. Shutt
Laird, Josten & CO
East State Street
Sallam
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