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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1897

Page

4

Springfield Silver River meeting ends with low turnout

A quot. Springfield silver river quot. rally drew few attendees despite heavy promotion as miners accept a proposal and return to work. The event highlighted political tensions between Republicans and Democrats, with Allen Thurman and Gen. A Warner named in discussions. The miners strike appears near end, with expectant resumption of steady factory employment as coal supplies stabilize and prices remain manageable.

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Wool Price Debt Figures Reflect Hard Times

A long, garbled account lists barter values for wool and commodities across eras, noting debts and payments in coffee sugar and fabric. A Democratic commentary questions policy shifts while citing a National Wool Manufactures Association letter praising wool duties, signed by S. X. D. Nomri as secretary.

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Fragmented OCR summary of 19th century state notes and remedies

Fragmentary text mentions Kansas, Florida, West Virginia, and Missouri with notes on wheat and cattle. Includes an advertisement for De Witts Lame Bath pills claiming to prevent liver and stomach trouble, cure constipation and headache. Mentions The Beavers of Tines Pharmacy.

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Campaign politics shape Senate control this fall

Washington dispatch notes that state campaigns in Ohio and Maryland dominate attention as senatorial elections decide the Senate balance for McKinley’s term. Republicans aim for a solid majority with possible dependences on Populists and silver Democrats. outcomes hinge on multiple state races through March 1899, including Maine, Virginia, Florida, and Nevada.

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Ohio and Maryland Republicans Aim for Senate Balance

Ohio voters face a heavy burden to keep Republican control as Senator Gorman risks defeat without heroic party effort. Maryland Republicans remain hopeful as they line up to replicate last year’s round majority. Colt A. Riley visits Athens praising the district's late sustenance and strong support, while Ohio campaigns report a margin of over 2600 in a previous district race.

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Pension Granted to City Fire Horse Jerry

Seven fire commissioners voted to pension Jerry the bay horse after 22 years of service. Once drawing ladder truck No 1, he served in both volunteer and paid departments, now retired with free hay and oats funded by the city for life.

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Queer Names and Peculiar Child Names in the South

A traveler recalls Texas wilds where families name children to praise sentiments, producing monikers like One Too Many Starry and Wat Wanted James. He notes Southern naming habits drift toward romantic or historic tones, with many youths bearing patronymics echoing George Washington and Andrew Jackson without comment.

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The White House Expansion Calls For Greater Space

The Washington Post notes the growing nation requires a larger capitol area and a bigger White House, still occupying the original John Adams epoch structure. Cramped quarters have caused embarrassment during royal visits and state events, with demand rising for expanded entertainment space.

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Sheriffs Sale Notice from Local Court Records

Fragmentary OCR specifies a sheriff sale action with unspecified date and location. Readable items mention a sale by sheriff, a court authority, and a public notice requirement. Details on parties, amount, and deadline are unclear in the surviving text.

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