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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1899

Page

6

Secret Hay letter debunks Ohio platform alliance myth

In Columbus Ohio on September 13 Republican chairman received a letter from Secretary of State John Hay. He denounces the Democratic charge of a secret alliance with England and asserts U S relations with England and other powers are peaceful and beneficial. Hay highlights American economic strength and warns Democrats against misleading claims while defending wartime outcomes and tariff policy.

Columbus Republican State Committee Hion John Hay Hay England McLean Zanesville Lincoln Court of St. James United States Great Britain Newbury N. H Charles Dick Akron Corps of Free Trade Dingrey Washington Hamilton Grant McKinley Arenis Ohio Democratic Europe Ald Democratic Party Philippines Cincinnati Chio

Panic and a Famine Behind Providence Shield Democrats

The piece argues Democrats hide culpable misfeasance behind Providence while Republicans directed prosperity under Harrison. It cites a 1890s U S economic boom followed by panic and famine blamed on Democrats and credits Republicans with stabilizing conditions, appealing to wage earners farmers and business people.

Republican Party Harrison Grover Cleveland William T. Mooney McLean Zanesville United States

Osages Named Among World’s Richest Per Capita

The Osages are described as possibly the richest per capita group worldwide with each person holding 900 acres of productive land and receiving $50 from the government quarterly, highlighting a notable wealth profile within the community.

Meat and Food Chopper Promises Fast Home Use

Advertises the ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper for making sausage and mince, chops meats, vegetables and fruits quickly and easily. Claims savings in food, time and labor. Priced at $1.25. distributed by ENTERPRISE MFG CO of Philadelphia with a descriptive catalogue.

Enterprise Secioas Enterprise Mfg, CO Third Dauphin San Philadelphia Winqosket CO Boston Haxs N-Yl Mfk

Democrats Keep Lynchings Nation Wide Warn Douglass

A 19th century tract cites Frederick Douglass urging black readers to resist Democratic support. It lists 1897 lynching totals by state, claiming 140 in Democratic states and 12 in Republican states, then argues for a Democratic platform denouncing lynching and a convention of all Democratic states to issue a clear plank.

Frederick Douglans Lo Te 16 Siveroy Foontine Nevada South Dakota Washington Total & Territories Union Qhio Gail Formbiete Ghia Zanesville

Pension Attacks on Evans Tied to Assistant Reforms

Pension Commissioner Evans faces criticism as he reduces claim agents and pension attorneys from over 50 000 to 18 491 names. Fraud cases prompt removals while veteran payouts drop from 720 000 to 476 900 dollars, saving 253 100 for veterans and a similar loss for agents. The move fuels agent opposition and drives the political clash surrounding Evans.

Evans Jast Evars

Ohio Democrat Versus McLean Tactics Cited in Gubernatorial Hope

A veteran Ohio Democrat recalls McLean methods used against Pendleton Thurman and Ward. He warns that McLean employs money and pressure to push party leaders and seeks Ohio governorship through lavish cash outlays and coercive influence. He argues voters will reject the political adventurer in November.

Veriller Ohio McLean John R. McLean Pendleton Thurman Ward Washington

Kilbourne Sees Reckoning After Dinner with McLean

Kilbourne comments at Clarendon after paying a bill saying the present reckoning is stiff but not the only score to be settled from yesterday. He adds he expected Judge Nash to win the state by 100000 votes this fall, revealing his true sentiment toward McLean.

Kilbourne Zanesville

Ohio Op Ed Reflects on Dollar Policy and Nation’s Honor

A New York Tribune excerpt critiques Democratic calls to debase the currency, arguing Ohio’s citizens are conservative and patriotic enough to reject such policy. It contends the Philippines affair shows the administration acted from national dignity and honor.

Ohio Onteliters Philippines New York Tribune

Shirk Courageously or Face Duty in Philippine Issue

Dr. Weshington Gladden of Columbus argues all parties must confront the Philippine question. He asserts Aguinaldo leads a small minority, Philippine governance lacks true republic foundations, and American policy should avoid partisan ridicule. To shirk is cowardly. the nation must bear its share and oppose ignorance.

Weshington Gladden Columbus Congregational Church Philippines Tagals Congress Philippine Pierce Dr. Pierce Chas T. Stone Fisq Wiluons Chester Co R.V. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Sage SB. Hartman Columius Sean Peryna Emma L. Bolden Wilberforce

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