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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1887

Page

4

Foraker Opens Caldwell Campaign in Ohio Address

Governor J B Foraker launches the Ohio Republican campaign in Caldwell with a speech praising state and national policy, criticizing the Hoadly administration, and arguing for tax and debt reforms, Scott law repeal effects, and reduced state costs. The speech also condemns Cincinnati and Columbus election frauds and Democratic parliamentary tactics.

Hoadly Foster Powell General Assembly Foraker State Board of Charities Central Asylum For the Ohio Hanry B. Payne Cincinnati Columbus Payne Senate House Hamilton County Senata Ce Party Magna Saheeqneee Atestanta Perjartes Bas Democratic Party Republican Party Hamilton Mossback School of Squire Martin Board of Mr. Powell Republican State Executive Committee John Sherman Allen G. Thurman Owell Cleveland Jackson Lincoln Grant Buffalo New York United States Albert Sidney Johnston John C. Calhoun

Ohio Speech Attacks Powell and Defends Union War Aims

A long political address denounces Mr Powell for attacking Cleveland and argues for Republican protectionist tariff policy. The speaker praises Union veterans, condemns secession of the Confederacy, and urges national unity, strong internal commerce, and tariff protection to boost industry and wages. He cites Ohio policies, pensions for soldiers, and calls for continued loyalty to the stars and stripes.

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Twelvth plank outlines reformist stance in Republicas platform

Fragmentary text alleges corruption by the Democratic party in state government and General Assembly. The garbled wording references crimes, forgeries, and removals of officers amid calls for reform and accountability.

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