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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
6
The paper notes Athens reunions on Sept 20-21 to display patriotism and mentions Major Townsend's nomination by Gen. W. D. Hamilton for the Republican Senate seat in Logan. It discusses Ben Butler backing a swift pension bill and the Grand Army’s political stance. It also reports a fatal Theatre Royal fire in Exeter, England and Iowa’s free trade alignment, plus a brief treasury figure and tax ideas.
The Ninth District convention in Logan backs Hon. Chas. Townsend as the strongest Republican choice for senator. The Athens Hocking and Fairfield counties delegation is solid for Townsend, seen as capable, popular, and able to win against the Democratic ticket.
In Washington on September 5 1887 Speaker Carlisle and wife stay at Oak View as the President weighs next steps amid Democratic divisions. The Pennsylvania Virginia and Maryland factions clash over free trade and tariffs while Ohio Iowa and Maryland targets shift. Treasury gold surges idle as mills fail and jobs fade. Congressman Millis of Texas eyes Ways and Means chairmanship and criticizes Randall.
The piece mocks the President for declining a St Louis meeting with the Grand Army of the Republic while planning a trip to Atlanta to hobnob with Jeff Davis and Confederate generals. It predicts campaign activity in Ohio with free trade advocates arriving for the Democratic effort and foresees loud campaign rhetoric and grinding debates.
The G. A. R. membership totals 38 340 in Pennsylvania 37 801 in Ohio and 35 941 in New York. Democratic editors long denounce the army as hirelings shirks and paupers yet fail to dissolve it.
The Lancaster Gazette notes Democratic managers seek to trade votes with Labor for Legislature seats while Toledo Blade cites warnings that tariff policy must be protective to be revenue productive.
Dayton Journal recounts West Virginia Governor Windy Wilson challenging Governor Foraker on a Democratic rebellion. The exchange highlights political tensions and partisan rhetoric of the era.
Pittsburg Press notes Foraker possesses a magnetism feared by officials as aggressive young men are drawn to its aura. The piece portrays a "'good fighter'\" image associated with Foraker that unsettles community leaders.
Meigs County Telegraph notes local option has halted the saloon business in Hillsboro but saloon activity continues on the outskirts. Extending the local option to townships could further paralyze activity beyond Hillsboro.
Governor Wilson faced sharp questions at the Society of the Army of West Virginia reunion in Wheeling last week. He encountered a difficult circumstance as he sought to present a conciliatory stance toward traitors and rebellion.
The Cleveland Leader notes Francis Murphy’s work shows public interest in the issue. It praises his frank sincerity broad charity and nonpartisan stance. It contrasts him with the political Prohibitionists and their party bias as ferocious and hostile. Maryland indicts ten Democratic election forgers already in prison with ten more as indicted.
All agree that since tariff protection was settled in favor of protection the people of the United States have made advances unmatched in the history of civilization.
Jefferson Gazette notes that tally sheet forgers in Columbus remain free and urges Republicans there to watch them closely in the upcoming election.
A Philadelphia Press note describes Governor Foraker of Ohio as a prime example of American manhood and predicts he will be the most popular guest at the Constitution centennial event. The piece emphasizes his broad appeal and public esteem.
The Foraker faction bristles with heavy guns and is well manned as firing begins along the line next week.
The Delaware Gazette notes the Democrats adopt a free trade plank and announce planned speakers from other states. Morrison of Illinois and Carlisle of Kentucky are named as ultra free traders to headline the campaign effort.
The Bellefontaine Republican reports there will be no stay at home orders for Republicans this fall. Soldiers and soldiers' friends will ensure every man remains at his post and votes.
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