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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1875
Page
6
A Republican speaker at Ironton condemns Democratic State officials and inflationist policies. The piece cites alleged embezzlement by party officials since 1856, calls for reform, and quotes multiple Ohio figures criticizing Democratic leadership and the Geghan Act.
The Akron Beacon notes Catholic press bias against Republicans and Dem anti Catholic rhetoric. It cites Ohio defalcations since 1856 totaling 1,280,931 dollars during Democratic control. It argues Capt John F Welch of Nelsonville is a popular Republican nominee whose presence may shrink the prior Democratic majority.
The piece argues voters should elect a Republican legislature this fall. It cites Democratic critiques of Ohio’s Legislature, alleging bribery in Wood county, corruption charges, and widespread disrepute. It urges voters to support Republicans to defend state interests.
The article outlines the collapse of Bank of California as a cautionary tale in a string of failures including Duncan, Sherman & Co. It argues a once solid institution trials risky speculative methods to gain rapid wealth and ends in disaster, casting doubt on learning from such examples.
In New Lisbon last Thursday the governor’s closing sentence drew assent as he warned that his talk might continue beyond usefulness. The remark suggested that listening citizens need not expect more value than if he stayed home.
The Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad will operate a special train from Columbus South Depot at 6 30 P M to Athens for State Fair attendees. The service facilitates travel for fairgoers.
The Indian Commission led by N. H. Van Vorhes arrives August 13 at the Osage Agency to probe J. T. Gibson’s administration amid claims of fraud and mishandling of funds. Indians urge evidence of inefficiency, and officials vow a thorough, non white-washing inquiry.
The Republican Senatorial Convention for the district met at Logan Court House on Monday August 30 1875. A Griswold of Fairfield chaired with Captain Dan Grosvenor of Athens as secretary. A credentials committee reported Athens 15 Fairfield 9 Hocking 5 votes and Capt John F Welch of Nelsonville was nominated by acclamation. Captain S H Bright urged harmony and the convention adjourned.
Advert says Green's August Flower cures indigestion liver complaints and related symptoms. It claims quick relief for dyspepsia sick head ache habitual constipation and stomach pains with a 10 cent sample bottle and a 75 cent regular size available at the druggist Donnan Pickering.
Fragmentary OCR lists locations including Ames Athens Canaan Carthage Dover Rome Troy Waterloo and York with scattered county terms. No clear event or action is identifiable from the readable text.
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