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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1888

Page

13

Republican Committee Sets Campaign Work In New York

The National Republican Committee met in New York to organize campaign work. Key members from the prior four years, including Col. Dudley and Mr. Elkins, were to be retained. The article contrasts temperance and political stances with Cleveland and Harrison and discusses tariff policy, internal revenue, and a Mills bill substitute led by Senator Aldrich. It notes Oregon’s protectionist vote and predicts tariff reform prospects in Congress.

National Republican Committee New York City Col. Dudley Elkins Cleveland General Harrison Republican Party Democratic Party United States Senate Congress Aldrich Rhode Island Randall

Tariff, politics and Lincoln era quotes clash in a restless press

The Mills bill debate dominates pages with arguments for protective tariffs, warnings of unemployment and higher prices if free trade expands, and a flood of party rhetoric. Across Mississippi Republicans prepare to contest two districts while Sheridan rests in Nonantucket and other notes touch on Cleveland era politics and Prohibition talks.

Senate Mississippi Slave States

Fragmentary political note on registration timelines

The readable text hints at registration timing for Republicans and Democrats, noting elections and counting. It references figures and events vaguely, with garbled names and terms. The fragment suggests a political process update but lacks clear entities or a cohesive event structure.

ME BIG HOCHING VALLEY SUIT

The $8,000,000 Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad Company sues Stevenson Burke and others in Newark Common Pleas Court over stock allegedly issued and diverted by former officers without stockholder consent. Defendants deny, claiming issuance with full stockholder knowledge and approval. The trial began with big legal teams and will span about ten days.

Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad Company Stevenson Burke Messenger Buckingham Iagt Common Pleas Court Newark Licking County New York Youngstown Cleveland Columbus

Idle Iron Furnaces Signal Free Trade Message

A Ohio correspondent notes in the Ohio State Journal from the Hocking Valley that idle furnace stacks reveal the Democratic free-trade party seeks legislation that would silence opponents and push iron workers to seek jobs elsewhere. The article argues capital and industry mistrust free trade Democrats in Congress and the presidency.

Ohio State Journal Hocking Valley Democratic Free-Trade Party Democratic Party House of Congress

Rain interrupts Athens programme. parade still praised

The Fourth programme at Athens was largely ruined by rain though the parade succeeded. The event celebrated the establishment of Civil Government in the Northwest Territory. A grand celebration is planned to start next Sunday and run five days, inviting residents of nearby towns and counties to join. The Columbus Sunday Capital editorializes for Harrison Morton and protection, calling the Democratic platform cowardly and urging readers to consult free trade journals and the President’s message.

Gramme Athens Ohio Marietta Register Columbus W. J. Elliott Bishop Harrison, Morton Protection Capital

Newton's Catarrh Cure Praised by Gallia County Readers

A collection of letters from Swan Creek and Gallipolis Ohio dated May 1888 praise Newton's Catarrh Cure. Letters claim long standing catarrh relief and partial or full improvement after using the salve and ointment, with thanks to Mr Newton and requests for further guidance.

Swan Creek, Gallia Co A. Newton Gallipolis Newton Ohio W.P. Small Gallia Co Geo EF. White Mr. Newton Mary Bolles Goltoete Alia Diggs D.C. Cowden A. Lucas

Editorial on General Harrison and Cleveland contrasted

The Tur Western Christian Advocate praises General Harrison as a noble Christian gentleman and capable leader, while contrasting Cleveland as his opposite. It notes Kansas wheat prospects and corn outlook with hopes for a strong Republican showing, reflecting sharp political perception of the era.

Tur Western Christian Advocate Harrison Atle Blesieh Cleveland

Fragmentary note on money refund and claimed payments

A garbled OCR note claims an amount around 1.0 but is unclear on who owes or refunds. It mentions names or initials such as A. 3 WN and terms like refunds, money, and charges but lacks coherent details or context.

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