Republicans Rally At Ohio Towns In Free Silver Debate
A string of Republican meetings across Athens county and nearby towns drew large crowds to denounce Free Silver and advocate McKinley. Speakers including Albert Douglass and General Grosvenor attacked Bryan, praised McKinley, and urged voters to back the Republican ticket amid strong parades, chants, and mobilization.
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Athens County
Athens
Rey Townsipargon
Rey Townsipargon Une Quity and the Largs Avenue
A. H. Frevenor
Albert Douglass
Colle
Alenday
Estore Hundred
Lie
Allert Douglass
Dilies
Ara
Bryan
Dangva
Roy
Pal
Jairtivd
Sran
Douglass
Bryans
McKisley
Evens
Sievowr
Asie
Trey Windti
Grosale
Grosvenor
United Morning
gwiTty
Joe
Letter on silver coinage by Ohio legislatures stance
Athens Ohio Sept. 19 1896 letter to GM Blaker Clarkesburg Ohio explains Ohio's 1877 joint resolution supporting silver coinage, the Resumption Act, and Republican views on gold and silver. Describes political battles, Bland Allison Act, and views on monetary policy, coinage limits, and impact on labor and debt. References Gov. Sherman era debates, Treasury parity, and Western mining interests.
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General Assembly
State of Ohio
Congress
Republican Party
United States of America
United States
Demogatic Party
Sherman
Democratic Party
Thomas Exing
Auie
Senate
Tonge of Representatives
House of Representatives
Obie
Ennetess
Isis
Althoust
Parambe
Ghia
Chine
Got
Sper
Treasury
Sime
Mrr
Blandemly
Afl
Yan
Royty
West
Unitad
Rocky Mountains
United Stas
Hess
UW Gilganson
Six Prisoners Escape From Athens Jail In Sunday Breakout
On Sunday morning six inmates escaped from the Athens jail after maneuvering through a hole cut in the roof and using bed clothes to lower themselves to the ground. Sheriff Riley and local officers pursued leads, with a search extended to nearby cities. rewards were offered for several suspects, including McGrawn Sloan and Irwin, while others faced charges for forgery and theft.
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Lment
Athens
Riley
Anil
Recorder Bean
Sean
Sheriff Iney
Parkersburg
Athos
Ishiee
O'Bryan McGuaw
Thomas Sloan
John Lewin
Marcell Aml
Wm White
Sleyn
Irwin
Athany
Wiesenas
White
Sheets
Jecksonville Supply Company
Erittiley
Albany
Far McGrawn
Aang
Sloan
Army of West Virginia closes three days reunion at Gallipolis
The Army of West Virginia held a three day reunion in Gallipolis. General Powell delivered an address and was elected president with Major Charles Townsell as vice president amid veteran turnout. Notable attendees included Congressman Jo J Fenton, Colone l Intosh, and many from Athens and the fifth Ohio boys. The parade featured Company B and the city of Gallipolis warmly welcomed all veterans.
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Gallipolis
Vita
General Powell
Hook
Ex-Provident
Hayes
Society
Jo. J. Fenton
Colone Ace
W. J. Powell
Amon
Charles Townsell
Wes Fyehisen
Athens
Ohio
Mee Kinley
Col. Wilson
Sth
Oke
Joba 1
Lee
Belpre
Gee
Tndiay
Athens County
Wilton
Che Folflowin
Major Townsend
Joinnel Wilson
Stemi
J. J. Weidenan
Park Kigg
Jake Gleng
Jara Walkex
Dunes Disun
Hiram Bowers
Albany
Wm. Jaeclion
Wm. Bolen
Edward Brown
A.W. Lyne
Jota Rickey
Brant Bolen
Nelsonville
Louderbank
Millfield
C. D. Saniers
Milbardsville
Channsey Marsh
Mineral
Jackson Pratt
Calioolia
Republicans to stage large Jackson county meeting in September
The McKinley and Hobart club invites Athens County Republicans to a big gathering in Jackson on Saturday September 2. Notable speakers promised include J B Foraker and D B Wonlmanses with others to follow. A barbecue is planned and the event aims to promote protection, sound money and prosperity.
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Jackson County
Courtey
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
I B
Detliver
Iowa
D. DB
Wonlmanses
J. Bryant
D. Fess
Albert Douglas
L. J. Peaten
Wilson
Pel Dougherty
GE. Bard
Athens County
Meliiley
Hobart
Jackson
T. A
Chief Inspector of Mines Reports Record Coal Output Rise
The governor’s Friday briefing shows coal production last year reached ASST tons, up 7 GA tons from the year before. Four leading mines—Jackson, Percy, Athos, Huck—top the output with 2,072 tons, 1,071 tons, 1,177 tons, and 1,IAA tons respectively, as the Hocking Valley field produced 1,087,504 tons, marking the greatest output in state history. The report notes 65 mines, 22,416 workers, and 471 accidents with 42 fatalities, while average wages per miner equal 138 dollars, and total miner earnings near 22,238 dollars.
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Cannlesere Jackson
Percy
Hlwetens
Athos
IAA
Iss
Berry
Hocking Valley
Sati Nersins
Amd
Jackson
Lawrence
Scone
Re union of the Tat O. V. Twill at Wyoming Ohio
The seventh Ohio veterans regiment holds its annual reunion in Wyoming Ohio near Cincinnati this month. About half of the old regiment was from Hamilton county and others from southern counties. Colonel Robert Ley, former commander, is noted for his heroism at Chancellorsville. The unit fought at Gettysburg and many survivors plan to attend, with half-fare rail rates offered into Cincinnati.
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Tempo
Linnell
McKinler
Waley
Gluinter
Bigh Street
Jacksonville
McKinley Club
High Street
Bishop House
Giouster Bank
McKinley
Trimble
Athens Lumber Co
Glouster
Vale Ley
Papocracy
Mekin- Hey Club
Tacksonville
Ghauster
Valles
Palloon
Sarre
Wyoming
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Robert Ley
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
SY Slcers
Retleall
Woroming
The Lailies Patent Remedy Adits Made Safe for Indies
An old advertisement touts a fig based remedy promising pleasant effects and safety under various conditions. It promotes a California Fig Strap Company product, sold by agents, with claims of genuine article. It also references local merchants John Gleason and W. TL Lawrence for sales and services.
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California
Eyes Examined Anil Rtted weitit slasatshs the experienced
The fragment mentions Tetrast Fred K W Plat and weekend testing at Potam and Fletche with claimed free examination. It promotes PeWlit's Cole Cholera Cire for rapid relief and suggests keeping remedy handy during cholera morbus or diarrhea. Ctine's Pharmacy is cited as the source of healthy results.
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Anil
Fred K.W
Potam
Fletche
Tye
PeWlit
Cole
Ctine
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