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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1887

Page

6

Senator Sherman to address Sivors Legislature May 1

Senator Sherman has accepted an invitation to address the Sivors Legislature on the 1st of next month. The speech is awaited with public interest. Judge Faulkner’s WV Senate bid is challenged under state constitutional rules. Carr W C Lyon, Newark American editor, emerges as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Sherman Sivors Faulkner West Va Carr W. C. Lyon The Newark American Capt. Lyon Senate

Emmery Tompkins Defends Canal Record Against Nelsonia Critique

Emmery Tompkins replies to Nelsonia regarding accusations of canal mismanagement and absenteeism. He defends the Hocking Canal appropriation efforts, cites engineer reports showing deficits, and notes he supported a $5 000 amendment and later a $10 000 transfer. He explains his absence due to court work and committee duties, and asserts his broader effort to maintain Ohio canals for public benefit.

Nelsonia Herald Jim Hocking Board of Public Works Ohio Hocking Canal Welch Hocking Valley York Township Logan Nelsonville Nelsopia Cole Starke James Collins Columbus Ryan Schultz Habo Senate Ohio Canal N. J. Ryan Public Works Wm. A. Shultz Feairfield PortsMouth Canal Men Lancaster EmMery Tompkins Jones Senate Finance Committee C. 8S. Welch House Dorwin R.S W. A. Schultz Ipsane Payne Cincinnati Emmeit Tompkins

Athens politicians oppose Rep Emmett Tompkins renomination

The Columbus Sunday Herald notes Athens county politicians fight to defeat Hon. Emmett Tompkins for renomination. It argues this is wrong and unwise as Tompkins was a leading, useful member of the last House and his defeat would harm Athens county, the state, and the Republican party.

Emmett Tompkins Nelsonia Herald Tompkins Athens Herald Athens County Columbus Sunday Herald

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