World Bank Rate Cut Sparks Gold Export Halt and Taft Tariff stance
The Bank of England cuts its minimum rate amid easy money abroad, halting gold exports from the US to England for now. Wall Street watches crop reports as the first government data set to April 15 affects stocks and business. President Taft reiterates opposition to specific tariff schedules while backing genuine reform and warns against relying on unauthorised statements. Miners seek better terms. strikes risk is tempered by coal surpluses and prior political dynamics.
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Bank of Bnd
England
Wall Street
Taft
Congress
Country pupils excel in reading spelling and writing when tested
In Cambridge Ohio the senior class joined a country school spelling bee and were eliminated as younger third and fourth graders persevered. The piece urges superintendents and principals to boost practical branches to balance graded schools and ease city graduates into work.
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Cambridge
Ohio
Fiesia
Ohio Timber Shortage Warns of Forest Loss
Ohio once led in timber but last year yielded 500000 feet of the nations 40256154000 feet of lumber. Washington tops, Louisiana second, Pennsylvania eighth as Ohio's forests decline from overplanting. The note cites 2 percent wasteful pine harvest and about 15 percent more wasted, leaving roughly half the original supply for future use.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Louisiana
Matefield News
Tariff bill criticized by merchants over hosiery and coffee tax
The Ways and Means committee faces tough scrutiny as critics from the wholesale merchants association point to monopoly protection for hosiery makers and a coffee tax burden on ordinary citizens. The piece urges Congress to heed the flaws and adjust the duty before final passage.
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Sny
Committee On Ways and Means
Wholesale Merchants’ Association
Congress
Republican Party
Republican Congress
No Coal Strikes as Miners Reject Walkout Plan
Ar thracite miners decide against striking, aiming to avoid disruption. Contracts expire March 3, with continuation of operations through April 1. President Taft plans to appoint a commission to arbitrate the dispute.
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Taft
Eight Months School Law Sparks Township Controversy
In Athena county townships agitation grows over the law allowing eight months of schooling with county funds if local levies fall short. Some boards have shut teachers out, yet the state would cover the extra cost. If teachers teach, they deserve eight months pay.
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Athena
Board of Education
Township Boards of Education
Governor Harmon Denounced Over Girls' Industrial School Scandal
The press portrays Governor Harmon as indignant regarding a scandal at the Girls' Industrial School where two inmates are described as in a delicate condition. The piece argues Superintendent Dye may lose his job, contending confinement policies flawed but critiquing the handling without blaming all officials.
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Harmon Ia
Girls’ Industrial School
T. P. Dye
Lancaster
Delaware
Dye
Inspiration of Purpose in The Circle Magazine
The April Circle Magazine highlights the Messenger editorial on purpose, asserting that living has real meaning only when for something. It emphasizes claiming inner kingship, mastering self, and fighting for what is right with decisive resolve.
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The
Circle Magazine
the Messenger
Purpose and Courage Elevate the Human Spirit
An orator extols purpose as man’s self creation guiding noble deeds beyond self. He likens striving for a worthy objective to an eagle atop mountains, urging unselfish, daily consecration to an ideal and fighting for a great work over inevitable results.
Duty to Do Our Best Bravely and Rest in Comfort
The fragment emphasizes striving with courage and finding solace in the certainty of that effort. It frames perseverance as a noble duty and a personal conviction guiding actions in adversity.
Blood Bitters Promises Health From Impure Blood
Heavy impure blood is blamed for a muddy complexion headaches nausea indigestion and weakness. Pure blood is claimed to improve vigor and complexion while restoring health through Dock Blood Bitters.
The Lemon Named New Oil Company in Oklahoma
The Lemon is the suggestive name of a recently organized oil company in Oklahoma. Its formation signals growing activity in the state's energy sector.
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Ofl Company
Oflahoria
Winter Tourist Tickets Sold On Certificate Plan In 1900s
Colonist fares listed for Alberta and many western states plus Mexico and Canada. Tickets on sale daily until April 6th to major U S cities like Baltimore Chicago and New York under a certificate plan. Winter tourist trips to the Weaton gale daily. Contact F S Bean or H C Stevenson in Athens Ohio for rates and details. A healthy man is a king in his own.
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Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Mexico
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Saskatchewan
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Laoulaville
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Toledo
Washington, D. C
Weaton
Éall
F. S. Bean
Tkt
H.C. Stevenson
Athens
Oho
Examination of Athens County Treasury Report
Report of the examination of the Treasury of Athens County Ohio dated March 1990. The examiners INO V. WOON and R LASH JR certified the money, books, records and vouchers were counted inspected and examined in accordance with state provisions and found true and accurate.
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Athens County
Ohio
Semsgetnyensei
Ion Ra
Rmat
Honda Ie
Barnes
Jacksonville
Treasu
Beatie
Athens County Finances Close February 28 1000 Statement
Auditor's Office Athens County Ohio certifies the February 28 1000 end of month financials. It shows fund balances and treasury and depository money. County Auditor R Walker and County Treasurer Woodworth sign the official statement.
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Athens County
Ohio
R. Walker
Woodworth
Styles of April in New York City Gowns and Parasol Trends
A fashion note details April styles in New York City with pongees crocheted roses on lingerie dresses and separate wraps. It highlights unusually long Directorate Novelty Handles parasols, bright Dresden silks, greens and browns, embroidered linen, and ribbed Japanese parasols with 12 to 16 ribs and ribbon borders.
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New York City
Directoire
Dresden
McCall Company Design Notes Highlight Pattern Reach
The McCall Company based in New York announces design work with patterns available at any McCall Agency. The note emphasizes the broad reach of their patterns and assembling services for customers.
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The
McCall Company
New York
McCall Agency
Lingerie and Millinery Trends Include Crochet and Large Hats
Lingerie dresses feature eyelet embroidery with crochet bands and crochet roses on yokes sleeves and fronts. New cotton crepes wash easily with embroidery and no ironing. Spring hats show immense crowns narrow brims and pendant floral garniture with large straw leaves and fruit accents. Separate wraps and motor coats in silk pongee serge linen blend new shapes include long hipless coats and full front fastenings.
Bride fashion notes from Verona Clarke era
The text describes wedding gown styles with passementerie braid and embroidered net over silk. Silk coats trimmed with braid are common, couples favor soft satin for brides, pure or crystal embroidery, and option for separate skirt and waist. Veils stay similar, trains run seventy two to eighty inches, matched to bride height. VERONA CLARKE.
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Verona Clarke
Nursing claim leads to estate suit and murder trial slated
Elma G. Bell sues the estate of Nancy Goodspeed for 1780 dollars claimed for seven years of nursing care. Administrator James S. Parker refused the claim in 1909. The docket also lists the first degree murder trial of Arthur Daugherty set to begin Monday April 12, with defense by Grosvenor and Wood and prosecution by Foster and Sayre.
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Elma G. Bell
Nancy Goodspeed
James S. Parker
Goodspeed
Bell
Parker
Arthur Daugherty
Grosvenor
James P. Wood, Jr
Daugherty
Foster
EB. D. Sayre
Double murder at Mason City in family dispute
Everett White shot and killed John M. Fisher and James A. Rayburn at Mason City after a family quarrel. Fisher was White's father in law. White claimed self defense, was arrested and jailed at Point Pleasant. Both victims were Civil War veterans with large families.
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Pomeroy
Everett White
John M. Fisher
James A. Rayburn
Mason City
White
Fisher
Rayburn
Point Pleasant
Seventh Ohio Infantry
Local social visitors and weekend guests noted
Miss Gertrude Keller spent several days last week visiting her cousin C F Masure and family in Hebbardsville. Mr and Mrs Herbert Whetstone visited Hebbardsville after staying with Mr and Mrs Isaac Snowden in Albany. Miss Irene M Elliott visited Miss Esta Manier in Townhouse on Sunday. Ada Rickey visited Frank Mesure and family in Hebbardsville on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Isaac Rickey were guests of Edward Rickey in Hebbardsville. Edna McVay teaches for her brother Orville at Kings Switch this week.
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Gertrude Keller
C. F. Masure
Hebbardeville
Herbert Whetstone
Albany
Isaac Snowden
Irene M. Elliott
Esta Manier
Townhouse
Ada Rickey
Frank Mesure and
Hebbardsville
Isaac Rickey
Edward Rickey
Edna McVay
Orville
King’s Switch
Shingler Acquires Winchester Coal Property at Sheriff Sale
The Winchester coal mining property in Waterloo township was sold by Sheriff Webster from the courthouse steps at 1 pm this afternoon. William Shingler purchased the appraised property for 14700 dollars.
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Shingler
Winchester
Waterloo Township
Sheriff Webster
William Shingler
Sinono
War stories recall ex Mayor Buckley of Nelsonville
The former mayor Buckley, Civil War veteran, is remembered through two tales. He recounts a West Virginia drill and a mutiny speech by a colonel that spurred some soldiers to head home while others pressed on for the country. Another time Buckley joked he was “stumping the state of West Virginia for Abe Lincoln” during fatigue duty.
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Buckley
Nelsonville
West Virginia
Reveille
John Frame, Sr
Asher
Abe Lincoln
The Plains Achieves Building Boom and Political Buzz
The Plains reports rising construction with several new dwellings under way and a bustling election scene as the promoters push for incorporation. Mayors and mace-carriers stir local politics while Edward Prestor and James Hardy loom in the mayoral race. The Eight-hour Day celebration drew a large crowd as William Green and John Moore urged unity and defense funds.
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Harper Matheny
Charles Powers
State Street
Ing
I. N. Smith
Colonel Tutt
Plains
Tis
Edward Prestor
James Hardy
MEB
William Green
John Moore
Defense Fund
Green
Moore
Arnica Salve Heals Toe Gangrene Warning
A Princeville resident quotes doctors urging amputation. He says he would rather die than have his feet cut off, then treats eight toes damaged by gangrene with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product reportedly heals eczema sores piles burns and more, 25 cents at McKee's Drug Store.
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Princeville
McKee’s
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