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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1876

Page

13

Diverse Notables and Events Span Political, Social, and Tragic News

The column lists a Cincinnati physician Dr Henry L Lanapon who died of paralysis at 37, a teen suicide Frank Huff aged 16 in Raysville Ohio, editor Dr Wo Hall dies in New York from an apoplectic stroke, and notes on Philadelphia's open question and Mexican Diaz. It also covers Centennial Exposition reporting, Knights Templar parade prep, a murder verdict in Koschoton, Fairfield County driving park meeting, Whitefield pulpit at Centennial, Blaine committee testimony, Walker bio of Morton, Grant's remark about leaving office.

Henry L. Lanapon Cincinnati Wo. W. Hall Hall American Journal of Health New York City

Republican honesty and accountability in postwar investigations

The piece argues Republicans conducted and valued investigations to uncover and punish graft, contrasting with Democrats seen as corrupt before the war. It cites Swartwout and Belknap as examples, praising Grant’s insistence on punishing the guilty and claiming the Republican party’s history proves its integrity and duty to the nation.

Swartwout Jackson New York Treasury Republican Party Family of Nations Party of Intelligence and Morality Gen.Grant Mr. Swartwout Belknap Union Democratic Party Ifse Mr. Helknap Ihs

Democratic State Convention Adopts Platform in Cincinnati

A telegraphic report notes the Democratic State Convention in Cincinnati adopted a tag money platform with a 377 to to vote. Bill Allen is endorsed as presidential candidate over Senator Thurman. The gathering was reportedly stormy and ticket details drew little attention. Incumbents likely face renomination.

Cincinnati Bill Allen Thurman

General Escobedo presses advance on Matamoros

General Escobedo leads a larger government force against Matamoros, which rebels have held since surrender. He aims to recapture the city and deliver a decisive blow to the rebellion.

General Escobedo Matamoros Diaz Escobedo

Centennial ceremonies extend page note on Expo beginnings

The article praises the Centennial inaugural ceremonies on the tenth and the Expo as an educational global display. It cites editorial critique of Mr Bristow and calls for restoring the silver dollar to coinage to honor debts from the Civil War era, warning that obstruction would be morally and politically crushed.

Bozman Bros Stogies and local bargains promoted in Athens

The notice advertises Bozman Bros superb stogies and other cigars with mail and telegraph orders, Selig & Co. offerings including bleached muslins and silks, Sheeran Bros. suits, W H Potters dining rooms, Zenner & Co. drapery items, K K Goldens ice cream and soda, Selig’s vest, and a general sale through M Selig & Co. all in Athens Ohio with special prices and curbside convenience.

Bozman Bros Athens Ohio

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