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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
6
The piece argues Harrison's nomination blocks Cleveland free trade aims and praises the Republican platform. It notes historic Democratic free trade leanings, warns of wage threats from tariff opposition, cites iron and steel impacts, and comments on Chicago convention leadership and candidate strength.
The Chicago convention endorses Harrison and Morton as strong candidates with long public service, proven patriotism, and firm integrity. The piece notes Harrison's ancestry and political tenure, Morton’s banking success, and predicts the ticket will win and guide federal government efficiently.
The piece argues that if half of U S consumption relies on imports under Mills bill tariffs, millions of American workers in manufacturing would lose jobs. It cites Ohio State Journal and comments on Dakota statehood, Republican platform, and a Reading Iron Works wage strike as signs of tariff fear impacting industry and politics.
The article notes a huge turnout of young Republican club representatives in Chicago, claiming about fifty thousand attendees and a total membership of around a half million. It credits the party’s plain platform contrasts with Democratic tactics and lauds key figures like Mason McKinney and the Ohio delegation for steadfast support amid convention pressure.
garbled query fragment shows possible attempt at asking about cognition and something about Worcester? The line appears incomplete with misspelled words and lacks clear entities or events to summarize.
Round trip tickets sold July 14 to 19 for the Centennial celebration at Marietta Ohio. Return by July 23, 1888. Information from local ticket agent or H J Falkenbach Columbus Ohio General Passenger Agent.
An Ada of Athens county features ads selling organs by GEO L SPENCE of Athena Ohio from 75 to 100 dollars. Auctioneer N E Dean promotes low priced building lots near Carpenter's orchard south Main Street Amesville. W A Thomas offers organs pianos repairs and sales. Choice suburban property for sale: a nearly new frame cottage on main road near the Asylum with barns and water features. Samuel Axtell invites inquiries.
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