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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
6
The Athens Messenger reports a sweeping Ohio Republican win led by Bushnell, Foraker, and McKinley era projections. Campbell is crushed, Brice’s freight pass noted, and GOP majorities forecast in both Senate and House. The paper celebrates a decisive party unity and a strong presidential outlook for 1896.
The Athens County Republican party reports an unofficial 2894 plurality for General Bushnell and praises the party's statewide and local ticket victories. It congratulates supporters who remained loyal to Palloon, Riley, and Juniper, and commends Sleeper, Scott, Biddison, Clester, and Dr. Hill, plus the central and district committees for their efforts. The county expects elected officials to administer offices creditably and meet taxpayers’ expectations.
General Grosvenor argues in the North American Review that the United States must clearly affirm the Monroe doctrine and oppose English moves in Central America. He cites Mexico under Maximilian, Nicaragua conflicts, and demands for arbitration to urge a firm, united stance. Ohio politics shift as Jimmy Campbell loses standing. Tamany and party fortunes counted in a rough electoral climate.
Washington Letter discusses President Cleveland’s difficulty in funding the government as the tariff remains contentious. Republicans push for tariff amendments and expanded internal revenue, while Democrats fear political backlash and face a split with Populists amid Kansas Republican views. Pittsburg’s C T Rawls reports active fundraising for the GOP National Convention.
Aid for working girls and women near at hand is urged in a short notice directed to our lady birders. The item signals community support efforts and local outreach.
The article discusses Don M Dickinson of Michigan facing cooling influence with the Cleveland administration after opposing a Detroit firm’s bid to build two gun boats. Dickinson had sought presidential help to override the 1815 treaty limits on warships on the Great Lakes, but secretary Herbert and President Cleveland rejected the request. It remains unclear if brewers will cut him off.
A new schedule starts Sunday in Athens shifting status from Pomeroy as terminus. Train 33 departs at 6 10 a m arriving Columbus 8 50. Train 35 leaves Athens 11 40 am arriving Columbus 2 25 pm. Other trains unchanged.
Trains will arrive and depart Ath ens starting Sunday November 10 with No 133 at 6 10 a m No 130 at 10 30 a m No 35 at 11 40 a m No 144 at 6 00 p m No 137 at 5 05 a m and No 38 at 9 10 p m.
For the Board of Commerce meeting in Columbus on November 13, the C. H. V. & T. will offer tickets on November 12 and 13, limited to returning by the 14th, at a single round trip fare.
Dr Richard F Gundry of Athens and Miss Catharine Alphonsa Hines wed at Emmanuel Church Chestertown Maryland on Tuesday morning October 29 at 1130. Bride sister of Dr W Frank Hines. Groom son of the late Dr Richard Gundry once superintendent of the Athens Asylum and noted expert in mental diseases. He now directs a private retreat for the insane near Catonsville Maryland with his mother Mrs. Richard Gundry. The couple receive best wishes from Athens friends and the Herald joins in.
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