27 Jul 1882
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1882
Page
1
The brief itemized notes describe varied events from the era including executions in Brooklyn, a soldier’s death in Richmond, a mushroom in a Buffalo elevator, a duel killing in Baltimore, a change on national bank notes featuring Garfield, and multiple local accidents and suicides across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. It also mentions political shifts, agricultural yields, and community notices.
The Athens County Republicans vote on August 1 1882 at usual election sites to nominate candidates for Recorder Surveyor Commissioner and Infirmary Director. Each township elects a Central Committeeman for the year. Polls open 1 to 7 pm under supervisors named in the notice. Only legally qualified Republicans may vote.
Reports from Egypt detail Arabi Pasha's position as nearly unassailable after his forces flood the Mohamideh canal area. British plans shift to artillery assaults as Gen. Allison halts an advance. Meanwhile, a stream of political items covers civil service reform, silver coinage fears, the Republican convention, costly fire losses, and a Columbus insurance company probe with executive arrests.
The Democratic State Convention last Thursday nominated Hon. James W. Newman for Secretary of State praising his character but offering no reasons to vote for him. The piece notes rival Republican candidate Hon. Charles Townsend as equally or more qualified and urges Republican support for Town send. Major Townsend praised for Union service and public duties. Additional items mention Alexander Stephens and debates on toy pistol laws, plus regional observations and a Republican treasurer fraud case.
The Sunday Capital of Columbus, long known for fierce slanderous attacks on Central Asylum for the Insane led by Dr H C Rutter, publishes a closing paragraph reversing stance. A thorough five hour inspection of wards rooms closets and pantries leaves the editor convinced physicians and officers faithfully perform their duties with humane motives.
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