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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
5
The Athens Messenger and Herald reports a fiery campaign in Athens as Republicans denounce Campbell Brice and Dems while Gen. Bushnell draws large crowds. It criticizes Brice for Wall Street ties, praises Foraker and the Republican slate, and urges a straight Republican vote amid warnings of Democratic pretensions and alleged deceit.
The piece urges Ath ens county Republicans to vote next Tuesday to secure a large majority, defeat Brice and Campbell, and support a full Republican ticket. It condemns a Populist–Democratic vote transfer scheme and reinforces loyalty to Republican candidates and principles.
The piece accuses former Governor Campbell, Brice’s hired man, of bluffing and lying in the Democratic drive to return Brice to the U S Senate. It claims Campbell dodges the issue, attacks McKinley and the legislature, and predicts a decisive anti Brice vote while labeling Tammany Hall figures as corrupt. The column defends Cox and denounces Campbell as reckless and corrupt.
James E. Campbell defended free wool in a recent Upper Sandusky talk while criticising Republicans. He urged Athens county wool growers to consider his stance before voting for governor next Tuesday, arguing free wool benefits farmers while acknowledging past losses. Community Democrats in Athens push back against Brice's appraisals of local interests.
Meetings across Athens county and the Hocking Valley boosted Republican loyalty. Speakers and committeemen are congratulated for their campaign effort, leaving a favorable impression and strong sentiment as the next Tuesday’s result approaches.
The Republican ranks in Ohio unite in favor of ex Governor Foraker for the United States Senate. They praise his worth, patriotism, and statesmanship, saying his election would reflect credit on the state and nation. As a national figure, his eloquence and character would aid the party and country. Ohio has much to gain from his Senate service.
A political clash unfolds as Senator Brice asserts a Democratic legislature would back him. The Enquirer quotes Brice in a bid that draws criticism of party figures and governor hopefuls. Campbell is urged to watch Brice’s influence and the governor’s opponents are painted as corrupt and dishonest.
A 19th century style political argument argues that during Harrison presidency federal revenues exceeded expenditures by about 210 million, while under Cleveland receipts lagged behind by 112.6 million. Debt rose from 585 million to 716.2 million, and railroad mileage and exports fell under Democratic leadership. Wages and manufactured goods also show declines attributed to Democratic policy, concluding that Democracy is a forbidden tree for voters in Athens County.
The piece urges Ohio citizens to vote Republican to send a U S Senate member to replace Calvin S Brice as the campaign frames Brice and Tammany influence as the core issue. It defends Secretary of State Taylor against a Populist ticket move and calls for unity to defeat Democrats in the upcoming election.
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