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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1869
Page
4
The article blends political commentary on the Peruvian government and Chilean affairs with a note on graves decoration days. It mentions Andrews, the anti-draft leader in New York, released out of court by Judge Dowling who barred him from practicing before the bar, described as a just outcome.
The Jeakburne convention of the Republican Congressional District of Illinois nominates Horatio C. Burchard of Stephenson County for Congress to fill F B Washburne's vacancy after fifty-three ballots. Burchard, a Freeport lawyer, is described as active and prominent in the party.
The State Commissioner reports for the year ending August 31 1868 a total of 1 015 102 youths legally entitled to attend public schools, with 672 053 in rural districts and the rest in towns and cities. There are 11 355 schoolhouses supported by local authorities, about one third in cities and towns and two thirds in rural districts, with brick and frame buildings and a few stone structures. Attendance averages 410 721 daily from 741 772 names on the roll, but only about half of the eligible youths were admitted to schools.
A Methodist Advocate report covers Father Ryan's Atlanta talk urging remembrance of the Confederacy. He asserts the Lost Cause not dead but sleeping, predicts a future revival, and calls for renewed loyalty to the Confederate flag, with a pledge to rally round it.
The New York Tribune notes Secretary Boutwell's monthly exhibit shows the national debt falling by over twenty million dollars in three months since Grant's inauguration. It critiques spending, praises debt reduction through surplus coin usage, and questions gold price manipulation while urging faster government cost containment and further debt payoff.
Boston launches a massive four day Peace Jubilee in June 1869 led by P S Gilmore. Twenty thousand singers form a Grand Chorus with an orchestra of one thousand, featuring masterworks and new compositions as Boston unveils a coliseumlike venue and colossal organ for a nationwide celebration of restored peace.
A lively Boston jubilee week promises big money for locals with hotels crowded and citizens ready to host guests. Attractions include Tremont Temple shows and the city’s famous sites like Mount Auburn and the Public Garden. Separately, notes on European bonds, English policy, wheat imports, and Helmbold’s advertising success highlight mid 19th century economic and commercial trends.
Local notices tout Stoner and Marlatt carriage factory on Penn Street Pittsburgh offering best workmanship and materials, wide styles, competitive prices, and prompt repair services. Also includes an ad claiming Plantation Bitters health benefits with bold superlatives and a claim of unprecedented sales.
A simple device is described as quick to move, easy to operate with few taps bolts and keys, and needing fewer places for use. It promises less danger of breaking or smashing than any other machine and can be managed by boys without noise or bother.
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