25 Sep 1879
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1879
Page
1
A Cincinnati Gazette summary quotes Hon. D. C. Haskell detailing the Arrears of Pension Bill fight. He describes committee delays, Rice opposition, and eventual passage in the House and Senate, amid Democratic efforts to gain control and influence in Ohio elections. The piece adds sweeping political context and local reactions.
The Pomeroy Telegraph rebuts Democratic claims that Gen. Rice authored the Pension Arrears Bill. It notes the bill that passed was Cummins’ measure, with Rice aiding defeat then voting yes at final passage. The piece cites House votes: 164 yeas 61 nays. 119 Republicans and 45 Democrats, and accuses a Cincinnati Enquirer interview of falsehoods.
A. E. Bradley of Cleveland, longtime Prohibition figure and speaker, told a Republican meeting he will work with the Republican party moving forward. He says the Prohibition party cannot succeed as a separate entity and that temperance goals are better advanced through the Republicans.
General Grant landed in San Francisco on his return from a world tour and was met by a grand ovation. The article contrasts his humble nature with widespread honors and notes amid gold abundance and political commentary including remarks about Tom Ewing and Gov. Charlie Foster.
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