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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1881

Page

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President in steady recovery amid peace and hope in Washington

Report covers the President's improving condition after a wound, with calmer outlook, doctors noting diminished danger and a long sleep. It mentions political notes on Senatorial election, currency opinions in England, and hot weather easing in Washington. Also includes local convention actions and various brief updates from Ohio towns.

Washington Othe Capes U. S Dispatch Warner Miller United States Senate England United States London Europe Logan

Adams Warns Against Wealth Worship in Public Office

The letter from Samuel Adams, written in 1875 to Elbridge Gerry, criticizes selecting public officials by wealth alone and cautions against riches as a primary factor in appointments. It notes abuses under Georgia law where convicts are mistreated in camps with unsanitary quarters and corporal punishment despite constitutional prohibitions. Also mentions John Kina Jr leaving the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad receivership due to health, traveling from Cincinnati.

Bookwalter Etna Station Ironton Charles Bowman Winslow, Lanier & Co Garfield Fund William G. Deshler Columbus Cincinnati Edgar M. Johnson Know Nothing Bell and Everett Abraham Miller Jersey Township Licking County Ohio Amuel Adams Elbridge Gerry Mr. Adams Georgia

Remark on Bookwalter Nomination Elevation in Politics

A Sunday Herald column declares that a nomination for J. W. Bookwalter was exceptionally inexcusable in American politics, framing the remark as a strong political judgment. The piece reflects partisan critique and the era’s sentiment toward Bookwalter’s candidacy.

J. W. Bookwalter Colum Sunday Herald

Walter Nomination Mirrors Party Platform Chaos

An odd fragment describes Walter's nomination as bland and unconvincing, comparing his stance to the party platform and noting Cincinnati context. The text is incomplete but suggests a tepid reception and political tension.

Walter Cincinnati

The Hocking Valley Rail System Purchase Expands Case

The Detroit Free Press notes the Cleveland syndicate's purchase will create a vast network beyond a simple railroad deal. It would form a coal empire rivaling Standard Oil, controlling Bee Line roads and several major lines, shifting access to Cincinnati from the north and east.

Detroit Free Press Hocking Valley Cleveland Syndicate Standard Oil Cincinnati Hamilton & Jayton Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis Bee Line New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Oredo Columbus and Westa Panhandle Baltimore and Ohio Marietta

Sheriff’s election stunt postpones executions to boost turnout

The New Madrid County sheriff, seeking re-election, used a novel campaign ploy by delaying two murderers’ executions to the afternoon of the scheduled day. The plan aimed to draw people from across the county to town to witness the proceedings, maximizing turnout for the election period.

New Madrid

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