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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1881

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Crisis in New York contest looms with bids to adjourn

The June New York political scene shows weary lawmakers nearing adjournment as candidates like Conkling Platt and Depew fade. Wheeler or Rogers may win for half breeds, while Lapham or Cromley loom for stalwarts amid Windom and Pitney fallout and army promotion limits.

WashinoTos New York Messrs Conkling Platt Depew Wheeler Rogers Lapham Pitney Upton War Department West Point

Civil Service Reform Emphasized by President in Appointments

The presidents brief declaration asserts that no one may promise or threaten office. He will use his own judgment in all appointments and avoid dictation by any man. Appointments will serve the public good and the applicant’s capacity and character. Robertson's appointment cited as meeting these standards, ending bossism and senatorial courtesy.

Robertson Bossism N. Y. Tribune

Republican plan seeks constitutional amendment to curb liquor interests

The Columbus Sunday Herald argues Republicans propose a constitutional amendment to remove any interpretation that could aid the liquor traffic, urging temperance supporters to demand such action.

Oe Republican Party lColumbus Sunday Herald

Temperance Debate Sparks in State Legislature

The Lancaster Eagle comments on Foster and Richards accusing them of professing temperance while practicing the opposite. The piece characterizes the paragraph as notorious for parsimonious truth and notes strong advocacy for temperance laws among state leaders.

M. E. Church Marietta Judge Knowles J. J. Mills State Woman's Christian Temperance Union Akron B. Matthews Centenary M. E. Church Portsmouth Foster

Republican strength in Athens county noted in Columbus Herald

The Athens county district, led by an energetic and capable Republican representative, is expected to support the party strongly in re election. The county’s backing is seen as key to giving the Republican State slate its usual decisive majority in the upcoming vote.

English Channel Philadelphia Hamilton Disston Florida Kk. M. Stanberry Buck” Newman Malta Township Athens County Kurtz

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