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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1909

Page

2

Miners Accept Terms to End Anthracite Dispute

Scranton, April 29. After weeks of deliberation the tri district convention of the United Mine Workers union adopts a three year agreement with operators. The pact mirrors the New York agreement with added conditions and waives official recognition of the union. The seven man miners' committee will sign in Philadelphia without formal union reference.

Scranton Philadelphia New York United Mine Workers’ Union Miners’ Committee of Seven

Distressed Neighbor Questions Daughter at Door

A woman in evident distress stands at her door as a neighbor asks what is wrong. The exchange hints at a domestic issue linked to a football match and potential trouble when a husband returns home after a loss. The scene shifts to a first person account of a dramatic discovery of a family of mice with a muttered survival struggle.

Brown Singu Drew London Express Happy Family Nicholas

No. 8499 Girls Party Dress Pattern Description

A charming frock for evening parties or dancing school is shown in India linen and lace with a fitted body lining and optional full length or elbow sleeves. A circular bertha over the sleeves adds interest. Materials include lawn, dimity and China silk. size range 4 to 12 years. 3 1 4 yards of 36 inch fabric for 8 year old. Patterns mailed by The Messenger for 10 cents. No. 8395 guimpe dresses for girls, four sizes 8 to 12 years, 3 3 4 yards for 10-year size. mailed by The Messenger for 10 cents.

A Girl and a Gander Turns Romantic Twist

Judith Bradshaw visits the country and meets Mr. Stevens who tends ailing gander Washington. The tale blends mistaken expectations with a budding romance as Stevens nurses the bird back to health and hints at a match with Judith. Aunt Martha’s letter later confirms Judith’s engagement to Stevens.

T. C. McCilure Judith Bradshaw Mr. Stevens Judith Martha Washington Bin

Abdul Hamid II to be kept prisoner near Saloniki

Abdul Hamid II former Turkish ruler will be confined in a walled house on a height above Saloniki under guard. He is not to be tried and his wealth is a target for potential claims while conservatives fear another coup. Mutineers were executed and Prince Sabahuddin freed.

Feld Saboilki Sons of Sylten Onb Abdul Hamid

Talks by famous men at Carnegie Institute Founder’s Day

Pittsburg April 29 distinguished guests attended the founder’s day celebration of the Carnegie Institute. Count von Bernstorff German ambassador to the United States Joaquim Nabuco Brazilian ambassador Sir Casper Purdon Clarke Metropolitan Museum of Art director and Alfred East English painter attended the event.

Carnegié¢ Institute Pittsburg Count von Bernstorff United States Joaquim Nabuco Casper Purdon Clarke Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City Alfred East Cuarnegie Institute

Cabanne Gets Child Amid Detention Writ in Bay City

James E Cabannell smuggled from St Louis by stepfather Brough ton Brandenberg was removed from a detention home and placed with his father James Sheppard Cabanne of St Louis in San Francisco on April 29.

Cabanne San Francisco James 8. Cabannell St. Louis Broughton Brandenberg James Sheppard Cabanne

Beach Hargis Sentenced to Life for Patricide

Irvine Ky April 29 The jury found Beach Hargis guilty of killing his father Judge James Margin and he received a life imprisonment term in the case.

Beach Hargis Irvine, Ky Beachh Hargis James Margin

Bell Meade Sweets at 60 Cents Per St

Henderson Crider Drug Co advertises Bell Meade Sweets at 60 cents per dozen. Local shop promotes treats with a simple price listing and contact number 4-2812 for orders.

Bell Meade Sweets

CONDITIONS IMPROVE IN TABRIZ DESPITE RUSSIAN ADVANCE

Advices from the American Legation in Teheran report a Russian guard may proceed toward Tabriz with supplies, but the main force should not enter unless needed. A Tabriz consul dispatch via Minister Jackson notes slightly better conditions and relative safety for foreigners.

Jackson Ali Tabriz Washington Teheran Persia State Department

Prison Foundry Fight Leaves Man With Fractured Skull

In Columbus on April 29, Thomas Rodovestick a five year man from Belmont county and Milton Fowler a short term prisoner from Montgomery county fought with iron bars inside a penitentiary foundry. Rodovestick is hospitalized with a fractured skull.

Columbus Thomas Rodovestick Belmont County Milton Fowler Montgomery County Rodovestick

State Department Acknowledges Mehmed V as Sultan

Washington recognizes Mehmed V as sovereign ruler of the Ottoman Empire after a Turkish ambassador’s report. A Taft signed dispatch to Constantinople accompanies the move as American warships head toward Gibraltar and the cruiser New York is slated to sail to the central Mediterranean next month.

Leishman Mehmed V Washington Turkey Washingon State Department N. Kiazim Bey Consantinople Taft Constantinople Asia Minor Gibraltar New York Mediterranean

Former Vermont Governor Holbrook dies at Brattleboro home

Former Vermont Governor Holbrook, a Civil War era figure, dies at his Brattleboro residence. The report notes his status as one of the last Civil War era executives and records the death at his home in Brattleboro VI.

Holbrook Vermont Brattleboro New York Central Railroad Lake Shore Logansport Ind Kroeger Muriel White France Paris Hermann Scherr-Thore Royal Prussian Cuiransiers

Uncertainty of Lion Hunting Warning From African Hunter Sayings

An African hunting veteran warns that lions are deadly even for skilled hunters. He recalls Colonel H who hunted nine years without incident until a first encounter left him mauled. The speaker notes a rookie with five kills in sixteen months is not yet safe. He urges caution and respect for the animal.

Africa Chuck

Adana Wiped Out After Armenian Massacre Report

A dispatch from Mersina reports two Turkish regiments landed near Adana and set fire to Armenian districts. Thousands reportedly perished, with many shot as they attempted escape. The town’s destruction is described as complete and provincial losses total about 30,000 lives. European property losses are vast. British and foreign warships remain inactive.

London Mersina Adana

Liverpool Mercury Cartoon: Minister Resigns and Rifts

An elderly minister asks how his people will bear the news as he states he is resigning. The other replies that the people are resigned, implying acceptance of the change. The remark captures a moment of political or clerical transition.

Liverpool Mercury

New Brick House Under Construction on President Street

J. H. Johnson started excavation Monday for a six room brick house facing President street behind his Court and President corner residence. The dwelling will be modern in every detail.

J. H. Johnson President Street Court

Red Cross Sends Aid for Armenians in Asiatic Turkey

Ambassador Leishman reports distress in Asiatic Turkey where Armenians and Mohammedans need food medical help and shelter. The American Red Cross has pledged relief sending 1000 dollars and invites U S contributions to aid the ambassador.

Red Cross Wires Washington Turkey Leishman Constantinople American Red Cross Society Mabel Boardman Red Cross United States

Daily Markets Pelegram cattle and hogs report Pittsburg

Receipts of cattle were light today with the market unchanged from yesterday. Hogs receipts limited and prices mixed with prime and Yorkers common and some pigs and lambs in good to prime range. Lambs sold 7.40 to 7.75 with lighter lots at 5.25 to 5.40 for a few offerings.

Specia Pittsburg Llogs

Livestock and Grain Prices Across U S Cities

The market reports show mixed livestock values in East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo. Cattle for export steers and cows command 3 50 to 7 00 in various cities. calves and hogs range widely. sheep and lambs fetch 3 75 to 8 50. grains show No 2 red wheat around 1 41 to 1 45 and corn near 7 34 to 7 44 in select markets.

East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo

Ohio oil inspector Fears audit of his term only

State Oil Inspector Phipps faces a limited probe by the state bureau of public accounting into his term of service. The review will not extend to successor W L Finley unless irregularities are found requiring further tracing.

Columbus, O Phipps Hhis State Bureau of Public Accounting W. L. Finley

Miss Laura Casper Wakes After Hundred Hours Sleep

Kenton Ohio April 29 Miss Laura Casper twenty woke from a 100 hour sleep at her sister Mrs Knapp home She appeared in good health though weak doctors attribute the state to a nerve hysterical collapse She had no idea how long she had slept

Kenton, O Laura Casper Knapp

Bids Sought for Limestone Delivery on Jerseyville Pike

County Commissioners invite bids arranged to deliver limestone by May 1 1909. Specifications are on file in the Auditor's office as required by the board. Hoard of County Commissioners.

Jerseyville Pike Auditor's

Athens Markets Prices From Ohio Produce Co Report

Ohio Produce Company corrects daily wholesale prices for Athens markets including butter per pound corn per bushel and wheat per bushel. Hay and straw prices per ton are listed with updated figures for local dealers and producers.

Ohio Produce Company

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