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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1886
Page
7
The Messenger notes from St Petersburg that the Russian wheat crop will be very small. It also comments on political figures in various states and foreign affairs including Greece, Turkey, and territorial admissions, with broader reflections on economy and press trends.
The Ohio Senate sees a violent clash as Democrats stall a probe into Cincinnati election counts while Republicans push for open investigation. A rump Senate forms after a Friday session, prompting questions about legality and legitimacy of the adjourned and special sessions and a tense power struggle in the chamber.
The Hamilton county contested election hearing in the state Senate escalated into a clash as President Kennedy sustained the chair and expelled four Hamilton County members from voting. Senator Cable pressed privilege and urged a public call for order while the chamber faced chaotic adjournment attempts amid partisan turmoil.
The Columbus Dispatch reports a lively Senate Chamber exchange between Senators Fasset and Welch. Welch mocked Fasset’s push for investigation while Fasset defended demanding a Democratic committee inquiry after accusations of crossover conduct. Welch left the chamber in anger without pursuing the matter.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette asserts Senator Payne of Ohio was never fairly nominated and caucus voting was fraudulently reported. The dispute centers on legality rather than party outcome, with broader public interest in whether he was legally deprived.
The Board of Fortifications proposes a 126 million dollar coast defense program, arguing it could influence New York’s electoral balance and party power. Critics urge navy-focused defense and question the treasury’s impact on politics and security.
Monday evening Governor Foraker received from a highly influential source grave charges against the Cincinnati Police Commissioners. Eleven signers, six Democrats, four Republicans and one Prohibitionist, claim official misconduct, with the governor authorized to remove any or all commissioners. The communications were addressed to Morton Hawkins Reis and Stevens at the Executive Department in Columbus Ohio, January 1886.
The Nelsonville News reports valley miners are unhappy about not receiving rebates or back pay on January payday. Operators say the arbitration decision arrived too late to include in the payroll and promise payment on February 15.
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