Political Commentary on Elections and Tariffs
The piece notes how Democratic townships defy local option while Republican areas favor it, pushes Dakota’s delegation to the National Republican Convention, and cites Prohibition failures in Maine. It also discusses Mills tariff delay in Congress, wool market pessimism, and President Cleveland’s likely Cincinnati Centennial visit with Mrs. Cleveland.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Mrs. Cleveland
Buckeye
Cincinnati Press Club to Dedicate Centennial Quarters
The Cincinnati Press Club has established elaborate permanent quarters at the Exposition buildings for press representatives during the Centennial. The dedicatory exercises are scheduled for Saturday afternoon with elegant invitations sent to Ohio editors. A reception and banquet will follow in the evening, attracting many distinguished press representatives from across the country.
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Cincinnati Press Club
Exposition Buildings
Ohio
Fuller Nomination Threatened by Jury Duty Conflict
The Senate Judiciary Committee investigates charges that in 1881 Melville D. Fuller and the Court Clerk acted as jury commissioners and drew a jury for a case in which Fuller was counsel. The verdict favored his side and netted him thousands of dollars, risking rejection of his Supreme Court appointment if proven true.
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Melville D. Fuller
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee of the Senate
Fuller
Administration delays Mille Tariff pass in blanket and plate buy
The present administration shows impatience awaiting passage and results of the Mille Tariff bill by ordering army blankets and steel plates for cruisers from English suppliers rather than American manufacturers. If the bill becomes law, the administration’s unpatriotic example would hasten the crowding out of American industry, though public sentiment may oppose foreign preference and support American producers.
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Cleveland
Prohibition party at Indianapolis nominates Fisk for President
The National Convention of the Prohibition party in Indianapolis named Gen Clinton B Fisk of New Jersey as their presidential candidate and Brooks of Missouri as vice president. The platform urged constitutional prohibition of alcohol and demanded the change be pursued through the Prohibition party without interim restrictions on liquor interests. The piece questions the feasibility of achieving such a constitutional shift given past electoral results and political obstacles.
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Prohibition Party
Indianapelle
Clinton B. Fisk
New Jersey
Brooks
Missouri
The
United States
Pennsylvania
States of the Union
Indianapolis
Democratic National Convention St. Louis Opens
The Democratic National Convention met in St. Louis with Gov White of California as temporary chair. Henri Waterson of the Courier Journal heads the resolutions panel to back a free trade plank and Mills bill, while Gen. Pat Collins is named permanent chair. Cleveland is renominated for a second term, and Thurman is favored for Vice President as Republicans gain momentum in Oregon with a big victory in Congress and state legislature elections.
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St. Louis
Gov White
California
Henri Waterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Coleagues
Pat Collins
Boston
Cincinnati Enquirer
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Thurman
Sherman for President and Sheridan's illness threaten era
The editor argues Senator Sherman is the strongest presidential candidate and most available choice after Blaine’s withdrawal. It notes public sentiment for Sherman, his principled stance, and projected victory across states. It also reports General Sheridan’s alarming relapse and the signing of his commission with a first general order, joining Washington, Grant, and Sherman in notable lineages.
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Sherman
John Sherman
Blaine
United States
Sheridan
Washington
Grant
Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Notice
The Athens County Soldiers and Sailors' Amm association calls a July 4 meeting at 10 am in front of the Athens College to plan attendance at the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Columbus in September. Post commanders to meet June 16 at 1 pm for preparations. Sons of Veterans invited to participate with the Grand Army and Sailors.
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Athens County
Ass'n
Athens
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic of the United States
Columbus
Grand Army
Atend
Rooma
Sons of Veterans
Erate
L. M. Jewert
N. Honson
Memorial Day Observed with Cemetery Services and Oration
Memorial Day was notably observed in our township with Byron Post G A R in charge. Cemeteries at Guysville and Stewart were decorated in the fore and afternoon as FE A Dent of Athens rendered the day’s oration. Soldiers' graves were marked by detailed crews in ten graveyards, totaling 50 veterans from Revolutionary War to Mexican War.
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Wake Up
St. Bern Township
Bartlett
A. R
Cutler
Byron
Heald
Martial and Cornet Band
Plymouth
WG. A. R
W.R. C
Jewell
Meme Liemn
Raymond
W. S. Cook
Beebe
H. A. Cook
Byron Post
Guysville
Stewart
FE. A
One Fare Excursions Via C H V T Railroad
The Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway offers round trip excursion tickets for multiple events. Purchases and valid return dates vary by event and date, including the Republican National Convention in Chicago and the Knights of Pythias meeting in Cincinnati. For details contact the local ticket agent or H J Falkenbach Columbus OH.
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Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Good
Salt Lake City
Utah
Marietta
H. J. Falkenbach
Gen’l Pass
Columbus
Affordable Organs and Building Lots Offered in Athens Area
GEO L SPENCE Athens Ohio advertises good organs priced from 75 to 8100 dollars. J BE Weidman will offer low priced building lots on Carpenter's Orchard south Main Street. N E Dean Auctioneer Amesville Athens county will handle real estate and personal property sales with satisfaction guaranteed and prompt attention to communications.
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Geo. L. Spence
Athena
Ohio
J. BE. Weidman
Carpenter’s Orchard
South Main Street
N. E. Dean
Amesville
Athens County
House For Sale And Musical Instruments For Sale In Athens
Two story brick house on a prominent Athens street offered by D. Zenner & Co. W. A. Thomas promotes organs and pianos at low prices with tuning and repair included. A nearly new cottage on the main road near the asylum, with barn and water. Apply to Mamerl Axtell, Athens, Ohio.
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Athens
D. Zenner & Co
Athens County
W. A. Thomas
Gheice
Mamuerl Axtell
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