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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1888
Page
6
A list of counties and delegates is provided by the Republican Judicial Committee Fourth Judicial Circuit of Ohio. The notice is dated May 14, 1888 and signed by L M Jewerry, secretary.
Hon. Ben Butterworth of Cincinnati is lauded for a tariff speech in the House on Tuesday. The remark claims it outshines any prior Democratic or Republican tariff remarks and notes that Congressman Forran’s opposition to free trade undermines his party’s nomination prospects, suggesting he join Republicans.
A constitutional amendment was offered in the House on Monday by Mr. Neal proposing to extend the presidential term to six years and to make the President ineligible for a second term.
The Myers tally sheet forgery case in Columbus is scheduled to begin on the 23rd, likely long and drawn out, echoing the Montgomery trial. Farm values in the US have risen 334 percent under protection, while UK farm values fell 40 percent under free trade. The Senate judiciary subcommittee is to report on Fuller for Chief Justice within about two weeks. A peanuts politics crop appears in Athens county with few Republicans around Carpenter's Hill and along the bridges. Bell is credited as the inventor of the telephone, and at the New York State Democratic Convention Governor Hill’s name was first proposed.
The Mills tariff bill faces opposition and support as Democrats and Republicans clash over free trade and protection. Sugar duties, tobacco taxes, and spirits taxes are central, with Cleveland pushing to depose Samuel J. Randall and force party discipline. The dispute shows a split core between protectionist and free trade factions across the nation.
Friday the Senate committee on Privileges and Elections voted unanimously that the Indiana House determination on member titles is conclusive for the Senate. It holds that those who voted in Turpie’s election were entitled to vote and he must be seated.
Congressman Geo Senny of this state backed away from his protection stance to support the Mills free trade bill last week. The remark challenges his character and warns against lawmakers surrendering principles for political gain.
The Prohibitionists of Athens County will hold a May 19 convention at Athens City Hall to elect delegates to the State Convention and form a county ticket. All, including women, urged to attend for the biggest Athens County gathering yet. By order of the Prohibition Executive Committee. John F. Davis chairman. W A Thomas secretary. n18-w2. Also local ad notes for Nelson's goods and stock clearance.
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