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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
2
A reader’s column traces the ills of the coal strike between operators and dealers, arguing prices swung by both sides and urging a hands on clash to reveal who profited from pricey coal. It also praises medical progress against smallpox and laments secret marriages and gossip culture in society pages.
The piece warns Olie voters that Democratic leaders Grover Cleveland David B Hill and allies are aligning with the Chicago and Kansas City platforms 16 to 1 silver and state ownership of mines. It cites New York Hill controlled convention Cedar Point Ohio and Tom Johnson backing free silver and protectionist ideas, urging vigilance among voters.
The Ra venna meeting report notes Portage county Democrats oppose Johnson doctrines and fear losses. A conservative voter says the speech will cost the Democrats two hundred votes and signals a shift among local officials and supporters.
A 19th century New York Democratic platform asserts genuine sincerity and a pledge to public improvement. It argues the party’s aims center on reform, fairness, and steady progress through policy promises rather than mere rhetoric.
The text notes a reduction in the state levy from 2.89 mills to 1.35 mills with no general revenue levy needed due to higher receipts from new laws. A 1.25 mill levy funds common schools universities and sinking fund, while a 1.54 mill cut saves about $3,080,000 for real and personal property taxpayers. Governor Nash and the 75th General Assembly are credited with relief to farmers and homeowners.
A historical critique notes Democrats avoid supporting government seizure of coal mines and Kansas City style silver platforms. It mocks Ohio leaders forcing a silver plank to please Populists, arguing parties should state and fulfill real pledges rather than pursue votes with unkept promises.
Secretary of State Laylin outlines a Republican led shift taxing corporations to relieve homeowners and farmers. He cites a state debt reduction from a Democratic era and asserts the party has equalized state taxation through the last decade, challenging the Cedar Point platform and Democratic denial.
A Lord Masham letter critiques British fiscal policy and trade in comparison with France Germany and the United States. It urges voters to back the prosperity ticket while contrasting with the Calamity ticket. The piece also cites Tom Johnson's platform and raises questions about sworn public reports for corporations and patent protections.
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