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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1875
Page
4
The Augusta Journal recounts a battle between two oxen with crossed horns in a shared pasture at South China. After days of struggle the horned beasts remained locked, jaws pried open only to release a mortal five with heavy injuries and deep wounds.
The Ohio Farmer endorses Senator Burns’s Friday proposal to amend the state constitution to let the Legislature levy a large dog tax. It argues dogs overrun the state, costing at least 200000 yearly with little benefit, cites 165000 dogs reported, and says harsher taxes could aid the poor and protect sheep by making dog keeping a luxury.
An editorial muses on harsh times when people burn houses for insurance and face rumors. It recalls Miss Fay of Baltimore who walked in slippers to a New Year's Eve party and died four days later, noting skepticism toward those who have never faced hardship.
The Boston Globe comments on Mr Beecher’s trial for a severe clerical crime. It defends him against accusations while criticizing his public conduct at the proceedings and noting prior support for his innocence amid a suspected conspiracy. It urges a not guilty verdict and questions the impact of his behavior on supporters.
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