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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1875
Page
6
A brief ticket presents Thomas L. Young for lieutenant governor and James Williams for state auditor. The pair appears as a voting slate.
Three U S officials were killed in Alabama over the past year and the assailants have been shielded from punishment by local authorities, according to early reports noting ongoing investigations and political tension.
Ten teachers are invited to attend the thirteenth annual New York State Teachers Association meeting to be held at Fredonia from July 27 to 29.
The Athens Journal touts fearless manly progressive journalism as the field’s defining climax, contrasting with a playful remark about party tunes and pittances.
The piece argues that under Republican governance national taxes fell by over 200 million dollars and the national debt shrank by more than 400 million since 1865, while accusing Democrats of resisting comfort or approval.
Archives in Washington reportedly clear General James Longstreet of fault at Gettysburg saying he merely carried out Lee’s orders under protest. Separately General Waddy Thompson of Missouri is jailed in Memphis facing six indictments including horse stealing and perjury.
Senator Thurman announces denouncement of the rag money plank in a Mansfield speech. A train robbery and murder on the Vandalia line near Terre Haute two weeks ago sees a suspect captured near Vincennes.
In grasshopper devastated western sections a new Buffalo grass shows up, valued for extra nutritious qualities. The pest may prove a blessing in disguise for landowners seeking a hardier forage option.
The article notes rising interest in the Marion campaign meeting set for the 31st with Gov. Hayes as speaker. It also reports a fatal wall collapse in Cincinnati at West Fourth Street injuring Megrew and killing firefighter RicharRp Hoolcoms.
President Grant refused to attend the Long Branch races saying he has attended only two races in his life and has no taste for the sport though he admires fine horses. The Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church held dedicatory services on Sunday with Rev. David H. Moore preaching to foster harmony among denominations.
Gov. Allen drew 164 auditors at a Newark event and only 26 to 20 people attended a Democratic gathering at Thurman Hall in Columbus on Tuesday evening. The report notes a weak wave of Democratic enthusiasm.
The essay-defends sound money against inflationary claims and criticizes Democratic figures. It argues the problem is not money scarcity but insufficient marketable goods, warns against excessive greenback issuance, and cites Treasury data on currency in circulation and reserves to rebut inflation rhetoric. It references The Athens Messenger and The Athens Journal as partisan sources.
An 1870s commentary argues high currency in circulation masks deeper causes of hard times. It cites speculative postwar finance, consumer debt, and the panic of 1873, urging faster circulation of existing money, debt repayment, and disciplined spending while warning against further inflation. It ends urging Republicans to rally, vote, and support pro‑union, pro‑education policies.
The case challenges an amended postal law doubling postage on transient newspapers and third class mail. The applicant argues the Sunny Civil Appropriation bill containing the amendment was not a revenue bill and improperly appropriates funds, asserting the Senate cannot enact such revenue measures.
The Cincinnati grand jury indicts Thomas E Snellbaker chief of police and others including William Merk J B McCormick Paul Reinlein and H A Bowman for embezzlement and grand larceny in water works funds. The piece attacks partisan journalism and cites other papers describing prison punishment by the Democratic wardens.
The Hocking Sentinel reports the Superintendent ordered stopping delivery of the Sentinel at the institution. The paper offers no clear reason, suggesting retrenchment possibly drives the action. It speculates Democrats at the alms house lack reading skills, joking that a paper for their benefit would be unnecessary.
George N. Jackson, longtime cashier in the U.S. Collector's office at Louisville, killed himself after a $45,000 deficit was found in his accounts. Officials note the Treasury Department’s routine inspections catch discrepancies. Jackson handled millions annually. Impeachment steps proceed against Cincinnati Mayor Johnson over misfeasance and police misconduct. Violent episodes by city police are cited as consequences of Democratic rule.
A late Illinois law would have allowed many women to become notaries triggering opposition over female swearing and public confidence. The Governor halted the rush by stating applicants for No. Pub. must swear they are not under twenty one, curbing the wave of new applicants.
Gen. Young, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, addressed a large enthusiastic audience in Columbus Tuesday evening. The Journal notes his spirited address held the crowd to the close despite unfavorable atmospheric conditions and pleased both his Columbus friends and first time listeners.
The Messenger urges Republican voters to attend Friday polls between one and two PM and elect delegates to the County Convention who reflect the party’s real desire. It warns that selecting worthy men is crucial for party success and political future, urging turnout at township meetings.
Residents of Sugar Creek gathered at the school for closing exercises. Pupils delivered declamations and, after, the group moved to Mr. John Harvey’s grove for a lavish table of delicacies.
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