Fairfield county and Athens county political notes and civic concerns
The article reports on local issues including street cleanliness and road maintenance in Fairfield and a call for a "cleaning bee." It covers Fairfield Republicans nominating J. S. Sites for state senator and Curtis V. Hagris seeking the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination, with commentary on their backgrounds and prospects.
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Fairfield Cuality Republicans
Sites
Fairfield
Gue Wan Ang
Fairfield County
Union Wesleyan University
Athens County
Curtis V. Hagris
The
Athens Journal
Harris
Vannty
The Grim Old Lion praised Grosvenor in Ohio politics
Hon. Champ Clark lauds Gen. Charles Henry Grosvenor calling him the Grim Old Lion of Athens. He commends Grosvenor’s courage and speech, notes his civil service reform advocacy, and recalls a clash with Proctor, urging continued sharp action against the Reform critics.
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Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
Mexico
Ohio
Gen
Grosvenor
Qhioans
Charles Henry Grosvenor
Congress
Athens
Columbus
Roscoe Conkling
Gen. Grosvenor
Mr. Proctor
Civil Service Bureau
Proctor
General Grosvenor Praised McKinley Hanna and Foraker
The speaker recalls General Grosvenor's public vitriol and notes a surprising shift to praise for McKinley Hanna and Foraker in Ohio politics. He describes Grosvenor as a gifted prophet, admired by friends and foes alike, and credits him with a famed 1890s reputation.
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McKinley
Hanna
Ohio
Foraker
The Home Company Franchise Voted On In Village Council
The village council debates granting a franchise to The Home Telephone Company after second reading. Critics warn three independent systems would clutter streets with poles and wires, raise rates, and reduce service. They urge thoughtful consideration before approval.
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Council
People's Representatives
Central Union
Central Uiion
Some Sense in This Republican Ohio Appeal
Republicans of Ohio face a crucial election with a dual impact. Victory strengthens the administration and seals a solid delegation for McKinley, while the governor and auditor set the board that redraws legislative districts under the new census. A Democratic win could mean gerrymandering to block GOP gains and possibly costing Foraker his U.S. Senate seat.
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Ohio
McKinley
J. B. Foraker
United States
Republican unity urged in Toledo Blade editorial
The Toledo Blade argues that Jeang will be in the minority to the state's congressional delegation and calls this election year of great importance. It urges Republicans to unite, ignore personal grievances, avoid side shows, and fight the common enemy to uphold Republican principles.
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Jeang
Toledo Blade
McKinley Goes to Virginia Hot Springs for Rest
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley traveling to Virginia Hot Springs with Mrs McKinley for about two weeks. The trip is rest and preventive care, not illness, though rheumatism has left him tired. If urgent, he can reach Washington in eight hours.
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Washington
McKinley
Virginia
McKistey
Military Court of Inquiry
Miles
Campaign talk and remedy testimonial in a 1900s note
The text cites political arguments for an extra session to address legislation for new possessions including Hawaii and Porto Rico. It also contains a testimonial from J. W. Lynxon of Dorr West Virginia praising Champlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing a bout of dysentery and recommending it. notice says the remedy is sold by W. C. McKee.
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McKinley
Congress
Conness
Ifere
House
House Caucus Committee
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Champerlain
J. W.lyn Xon
Dorr
W. Va
W. . McKee
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Marriage Licenses Listed in Athens Area
Marriage license notices for L. F. Payne and Catherine Morris of Athens officiated by Rev Harper. William Landals of Kilvert and Cora Beebe of Stewart with Rev Munn officiating. Mathias Zimmer of Cloud County Kansas and Kate Burk of Stewart with Father J B Mattingly officiating. Local ads praise Chamberlain’s remedy and Putnam Fadeless Dyes sold by local merchants.
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L. F. Payne
Catherine Morris
Athens
Harper
Wiliam Landals
Kilvert
Cora Beebe
Stewart
Munn
Mathias Zimmer
Cloud County
Kansas
Kate Burk
J B Mattingly
Grain-O Promises Relief for Coffee Drinkers
Grain-O offers a coffee substitute that reportedly eases stomach upset and digestion while strengthening nerves. Aimed at habitual coffee drinkers, Grain-O is marketed as a nourishing alternative with packages priced at 15 and 25 cents.
Annual Convention Excursion Tickets Offered by B and O S W
For the Travelers' Protective Association of America convention in Lowsville Kentucky from May 16 to 19 the B and O S W will sell excursion tickets to Louisville and return for one fare. Round trip from Athens to Louisville via May 16 to May 20 with a 87 Gro. Matris. Agent.
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Travelers' Protective Association of America
Lowsville
Louisville
Athens
Gro. Matris
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