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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1880

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Lessees of Ohio University Lands in Athens and Alexander Townships

A letter from Athens dated May 18 1880 questions the Ohio Supreme Court ruling on the James R Cable et al. v President and Trustees of Ohio University case. It urges amending the petition to include record facts about leasing under 1804 and 1805 acts and trustee rent rights, arguing these facts would alter the outcome and may favor a U.S. court review.

Ohio University Athens Alexander Townships Supreme Court of Ohio James R. Cable Supreme Court University Robert McKinstry Board of Justees The United States Court R. A. Constable Athens, O

Congress adjournment timing and coal prices stir debate

The New York Tribune jokes that Congress may adjourn by September with hundreds of bills piling up. In Columbus coal sells privately at 2.50 a ton from Hocking Valley, while Akron operators push 4 a ton. Local papers urge cooperative mining and fair pricing to curb extortion.

Columbus and Hocking Valley Company Logan McArthur Hocking Valley Pursell Barton Zaleski Chas. Shanon Allensville The McArthur Enquirer John W. Scothbone Zalesk John Newman Hamden Furnace New York Tribune Congress Garfield Mark Twain Hocking Columbus Tuscarawas Akron Beacon Akron Columbus Journal

Political dismissals and military tribunal at West Point

The text notes a Democratic majority dismissing Dr. Holden for party affiliation and replacing him with a Republican. It also reports a West Point military tribunal where five experts unanimously conclude cadet Whittaker authored a threatening letter to himself, with anticipated expulsion due to injuries linked to personal safety.

West Point Whittaker

Reappointment of Dr H C Rutter as Athens Asylum Superintendent

The New Lexington Tribune notes the reappointment of Dr H C Rutter as superintendent of the Athens Asylum after his removal by Democratic authorities under Bishop. It calls the prior removal a flagrant outrage and praises his proven fitness for the role, welcoming the renewal of his duties.

H. C. Rutter Athens Asylum Bishop New Lexington Tribune

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