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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1875
Page
6
Final returns show Gov Hayes leading Ohio with a state majority around 5553 votes. Across the country, Philadelphia to Cincinnati discuss party gains as Republicans and Democrats clash. Local notes report frost in Pascagoula and epizootic trends in Cincinnati area.
Reverend Daniel Weybright a Dunker minister and Milton Ohio resident prominent elder is reported to have committed suicide by cutting his throat on Sunday morning.
The New York Tribune credits Carl Schurz and editor Murat Salstead for the effective forces in the Ohio campaign against inflation. President Wilson links Republican gains in Ohio to alienated voters returning to the party and sees future success tied to that trend. The Chicago Times notes Bill Allen should advance westward as the region holds opportunity.
In a bid to deceive voters, Pennsylvania places a former Republican atop the State ticket for governor. The outcome hinges on principles over individuals as Horace Creeley’s fate looms in the election context.
The text denounces fraudulent voters and big-money tactics used by Democrats in Ohio and other states, claiming the party faced demoralization and loss of public support. It argues Republican victory vindicates voters and weakens Democratic unity while criticizing national press coverage of Gov. Allen. The piece also notes Indiana and Nebraska issues, census doubts at Red Cloud Agency, and cross-border political chatter.
The piece reports alleged fraud by Cincinnati police guiding U S soldiers from Newport Barracks to vote Democratic in Cincinnati wards. It notes military investigation and doubts city authorities will probe. It also cites Gen Hayes replying to a friend about leaving the army to campaign.
The President appointed the Hon. Zachariah Chandler of Michigan to the Interior Department. Chandler served as a wartime supporter of the national cause and voiced strong opposition to Great Britain as well as the rebels, described as an honest man.
Stanton wins Morgan District by 4 in the Senate race Moushan carries Scioto by 7 Klineschmidt takes Hamilton by 52 Brown secures Ross by 40 A Senate seat in Stark district by 15. several close districts await results Belmont member in the House has slim majority Schultz in Montgomery by 30 others under 100. Democratic Probate Judge in Washington county wins. Republican gains echo in Iowa and Nebraska with state tickets and honest money victories. Ex Senator Chandler of Michigan named to the President’s cabinet replacing Delano. praised for decisiveness and ability.
Hon Log nzo Dan, active in Pennsylvania canvass with appointments to speak with Governor Hartranft. He rose from Ohio delegation in Congress. Postmaster-General dismissed Bridgeport postmaster for selling appointments. Fee for mail messenger position cited as $60. Fiscal agencies bought and sold with price. Democratic nominees Cary Schreiner Powell erstwhile Republicans. Columbus Herald notes a whimsical survival quip about an old retrenchment.
Correspondent reports on a Chesterfield teachers meeting in Morgan County. Forty or more educators attended as A J Bresse was elected chair and E Bowman secretary. Patrick Henry spoke on the Branch Institutes aims, with lively debates on whispering in schools and methods across branches.
The Ohio Sabbath School Union appeals to all schools to donate at least one cent per member on the first Sabbath in September. Some schools have given generously, others delayed due to political excitement. Treasurer William M. Reid, Rus Ohio, is asked to receive the funds promptly.
Acknowledges invitation to the Ball of the United Brotherhood of Engineers in Chillicothe on the 28th. A. L. Reach & Son will sell 150 barrels of choice winter apples next Monday at small profit. Kurtz & Norris advertise albums and pocket books. Morse Walker offers Kip Boots at 3.25. Rees calls attention to a fine lot of winter apples at A. L. Roach & Son at bargain prices.
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