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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1897

Page

7

McLean Fundraising Plot Exposed Amid Campaign Jokes

The article accuses McLean and Chapman supporters of embezzling funds through a committee led by Williams and others. It alleges in fact that Williams served as treasurer only on paper while funds were routed by Myers and Ross. It claims a plan to raise ten cents from miners and farmers to fund the campaign, suggesting expenditures could reach about $150,000 as headquarters in a hotel ran $100 weekly.

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Fragmented Almanac Style Political Snippet

An OCR heavy fragment discusses campaign fundraising in the Ohio Democratic committee. It mentions ten cent subscriptions and a costly literary bureau. The text references wealthy hotel campaigning and high priced operatives, with unclear surrounding details and names.

Alme Ohio Democratic Campaign Committee Agers

Ohio legislative debate on state house costs and economy

The article reports on state house improvement cost estimates from Governor Basknell, weighing $400,090 to possibly $2,000,060 against economic strain. It notes a cautious stance to avoid burdening business and railroads, with farmers’ institute backing frugality and endorsing governor’s restraint.

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Chronicles of Election Fraud in Cincinnati and Columbus

A lengthy critique recounts alleged 1883 election crimes tied to John T. McLean. It cites Cincinnati and Columbus forgeries aimed at boosting Democratic tallies, with focus on forged votes and altered totals. The piece references Cincinnati Commercial Gazette coverage from November 14 and accuses ongoing tarnished ties between figures and fundraising.

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Forgeries Found in Poll Book Totals and Entries

A damaged archival report details forgeries in poll book totals for Democratic candidates. It cites altered vote totals such as 726 to 19 926 and manipulated digits including zeros and shaded numerals. The alterations appear seized by two hands with different pen styles. The text notes haste and gaps in the affected pages, and mentions a Columbus forgery done with expert technique.

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Forged names and vote tally errors haunt precincts

An analysis details forged names on poll lists and improper tallies. A Democratic clerk allegedly counted 926 fraudulent Democratic votes, correcting errors by adding suspect figures. The piece questions the integrity of the election process and criticizes the counterfeit entries.

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Intense Agony and a Machinist's Painful Suffering

An Ohio machinist in Middletown endures severe nerve pain and paralysis while awaiting relief. After trying various medicines, he reports dramatic improvement using Willis Pink Pills for Pale People, purchased through Dr Williams, with wishes to share details for others suffering like him.

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