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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
4
The Tennessee centennial is noted with the Nashville exposition opening to display regional progress. A volatile political panorama unfolds with remarks on river improvements, Congress, and President Cleveland’s veto threat amid broader national governance debates.
The Washington letter discusses the Chicago party convention, silver versus anti silver factions, and Sen. Squire proposing a commission to plan a Grant memorial. It notes Brice’s reactions, Cleveland’s maneuvering, and a debate over the Water Works bill and internal improvements amid party realignments.
A veteran advance agent recalls early woes in vaudeville touring. He tells how a manager exploited funds in risky towns, using hotels and railways to cover costs while chasing quick subscriptions, revealing harsh realities of entertainment hustling.
A disjointed text fragment surveys the Prohibition party, criticizing its effectiveness and calls for dissolution. It notes internal discontent, division over silver, and argues that the party harms public interests rather than aiding reform, urging termination of the party.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a political organization and obedience to law, mentions a party showing itself and possibly candidates and nuisances. content is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
At the National Republican Convention in St. Louis Ohio Central Lines announce a One Fare round trip. Tickets on sale June 22 23 24 and 25 with return limit June 21.
Agents of Ohio Centre Lines will sell tickets to Toledo and return dupe 9 and 10 with a June 32 limit for return at one fare for round trip. The sale follows the meeting of Wholesale and Retail Coal Dealers of Ohio.
The G. & O. 8-W. By. will sell tickets to Pittburg at a reduced rate for a round trip with return by the 13th.
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