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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1876

Page

5

Republican Conventions Planned for Marietta July 19 1876

Delegates to both national and judicial conventions in Marietta will be chosen by Athens county delegates at the July 3 county meeting in Athens. The county convention will precede the statewide events.

Marietta Athens County Athens Athens Co Thompson’s Ford York Township A. W Minear Sunday Creek Dennis Newton Trimble W.S. Minear A. W. Glazier Ohio John Beasley Thos. L. Minton Court of Common Pleas Franklin County Colums and Hocking Coal Company Dover Township Parker Carpenter W. A. Root M.A. Daugherty Pitt Usts

Hayes and Wheeler rally fans praise in Cincinnati meeting

The Athens Journal lauds Gov. Hayes and the St. Louis nominee while noting its own cautious view of Hayes. Fremont citizens give Hayes a grand reception and his St Louis absence prompts Milton Sayler to act as speaker pro tem. The piece predicts no easy return to stable industry until specie payments, and warns against paper money excitement.

Athens Journal Hayes St. Louis Fremont Gov. Hayes

Hayes and Wheeler praised as aboveboard public figures

Editorial notes that Hayes and Wheeler have spotless records and strong public trust. It argues Democratic attacks would fail, citing a past political battle at Winchester and praising leadership and integrity in defending state stability against dissenting financiers and demagogues.

Winchester Allen G. Thurman George H. Pendleton William Allen

Democratic Promise Fails to Ease Financial Distress

The 1874 campaign pledged relief if Democrats controlled Congress. After over six months in session they have done nothing to alleviate financial distress. The party is blamed for inaction and for being unable to agree on a plan seen as countrywide relief.

Democratic Party Congress Valambrosia

Forward march of the Republicans under Hayes and Wheeler

A partisan call to unite the Republican faithful in Athens County for Hayes and Wheeler. The piece denounces Democratic leadership as incapable, urges nationwide organization, canvassing, and loyalty to defeat Democracy, vowing a steadfast forward push under Republican banner.

Republican Party Hayes Wheeler Party of Freedom Union Democratic Party House of Representatives Cincinnati

The Outlook urges Republican unity for November victory

The piece praises Hayes and Wheeler and calls for immediate organization at every township and precinct to secure a Republican win in November. It argues the Democratic Party is unfit to govern and dangerous to the nation, urging loyal citizens to work to protect government and national life.

Athens County Democracy Hayes Wheeler Republic Republican Party Friends of Law and Order Lincoln Democratic Party House of Representatives

Platform defense and Indian war update dominate two party debates

The piece condemns the Republican platform as clear and positive under Hayes and Wheeler. It reports a three hour Rosebud fight in Montana where Crook’s cavalry inflicted heavier Sioux losses, then notes the Democratic House rejection of the President’s budget compromise, risking government shutdown without funding.

United States 5Dh Crook Rosebud Yellow Stone River Montana

Postmaster General Jewell foresees no break with government

The Postmaster General Jewell states he does not expect to sever relations with the Government during the ongoing administration.

Jewell

Democratic National Convention Nominates Tilden on Second Ballot

Report from St Louis notes a fierce Tilden versus anti-Tilden struggle with the two thirds rule in play. The telegraph later confirms Tilden's nomination on the second ballot despite expectations.

St. Louis Tilden

New Price-List for Boots and Shoes at J N Moyt Co

Boots and shoes offered at reduced New Price-List by J N Moyt Co. Lanterns of many varieties sold by Kurtz and Norrin. Clothing purchases urged at Zenuers store.

J.n.moyt & Coo Kurtz & Norrin

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the Messenger Cc. RE. M. Jenetnings Rutherford B. Mayes William A. Wheeler New York Milton Barnes The Supreme Court W. Boynton Public Works James C. Evans Gen. Grosvenor Bristow the Outlook K. K. Golden Laird & Graham State St L. Leonard General Commission South Street Baltimore Beasley Hayes and Democratic House House Louisville Columbus Amuens Gas Lhut Company Zenuers NEW Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company Newark, N. J State OF Ohio Newark New Jersey William D. Hill State of BUOO Viiscoscs WM. D. Hill WM. Ewing S.F. Beverage Marshfield SL Reriel Motherwell Iron Works of Hocking Coal Company M. Selig & CO Great One Price HEALY M.schouslig & Coo Court House
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