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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
4
Editorial endorses a pro free turnpike ballot measure and Republican tickets in Athens County. It argues road improvement will boost the local economy, keep construction money local, and benefit farmers while praising General Grosvenor and critiquing Democratic leadership. It also counters a Populist claim about Lincoln remarks, citing a 1864 labor committee speech about wealth and opportunity.
The Athens county Republican ticket is presented as fully qualified and worthy of support. The piece urges voting straight party lines and approving the county’s bond proposition for free turnpikes to end bad roads, arguing roads will boost market access for farmers and improve overall interests. It also critiques the Gorman Brice tariff impact on hay and oats, suggesting Canadian imports harm American farmers and urging voters to back Republican policies on November 6.
Burglars robbed the New Lexington post office in the Masonic Temple early last Thursday, stealing about 800 dollars. They drilled into the safe from the top, used explosives, and caused a loud explosion. Windows shattered and walls cracked. no suspects named yet.
The wedding of Lincoln A. Russell and Celia E. Barrows occurred October 7 1894 at the bride’s home in Frost with Rev. O F Jackson officiating. The couple, joined by friends and relatives, began their life together with cheerful hearts and best wishes for a happy and prosperous voyage.
Those who used Dr. King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not can try it free. Call the advertised druggist for a trial bottle and send name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago to receive a sample box of New Life Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor at no cost, guaranteed to do you good. The offer is at W. H. McKee’s drug store.
The letter from Pension Commissioner Lochren alleging secrecy for pension communications triggers charges of political espionage by Democrats. The piece accuses postmasters and federal officers of acting as spies on veterans, questions official use of post offices, and ties the issue to the New York gubernatorial race, noting an English domestic servant linked to Morton.
Washington notes a criticism of Secretary Carlisle for backing a charge against Morton the Republican NY gubernatorial candidate alleging breach of the alien contract labor law. The column questions the legitimacy of the accusations and Carlisle's involvement.
The piece accuses the Democratic administration of mismanaging pension funds and pensions for veterans, noting 619,027 unacted applications and 25 million unspent in a year. It argues reform requires Republicans to win the House, cites cabinet visits to Batavia for campaign aid, and discusses an official opinion on local bonds as potential new currency. LOGAN.
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