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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
5
The Athens Messenger and Herald presents its editorial leadership and maiden terms. Editor and General Manager Chas. Seitiwiatsgs oversees publication with a yearly advance subscription of $1.50.
Republican victory talk dominates Athens County coverage as Maine and Oregon trends buoy market confidence and gold outflow concerns. Sherman’s Akron speech defends protective policy and contrasts with Democratic campaign claims on wool prices and tariff effects.
The piece recalls James G. Blaine's 1887 warning about tariff policy, blaming Democratic leadership for economic decline. It cites wool prices falling from 304 to 184 cents per pound since March 1893 and argues the McKinley law failed to lift industry, urging candor from Athens county's Journal about farm impacts.
A Tuesday evening gathering of Columbus Golden Corps No 52 W BR C in Stewart hall featured District Inspector Mrs Anna D Newton of New Straitsville inspecting the corps. Mrs Kate Sheldon of West Liberty attended as a visiting member and refreshments followed at Mrs John HM Walker's home. Also noted are updates on Mechanicsburg schools and a cataract operation planned in Columbus for J Carl Davis.
Charles Hudson, a Lan caster sport figure indicted for gambling by the Fairfield county grand jury, escaped jail and fled to West Virginia. Sheriff Riley located him in this county, arrested him with Marshal Dean, and after a series of escapes was brought back to Ohio. He faces trial under the Lancaster term indictment. Loretta Wines was recommitted to Athens State Hospital after recent discharge.
Circuit court upheld the Ohio law authorizing attorney fees in labor disputes after Hocking Valley Coal Company workers won wages but balked at fees. The case, already sustained by common pleas court, may reach the Supreme Court. Also, University buildings were vandalized in a late night act, a misdemeanor under Ohio law with heavy penalties.
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