County Recorder and Commission Candidacies Announced
Notices from D R Richards W F Jourden M F Seward Art Riley T B Roush A L Johnson and W describe their bids for County Recorder and County Commissioner in Athens county subject to the upcoming Republican primaries of 1906 and related re nomination for Infirmary Director.
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Repubicans
Athens County
D. R. Richards
D&w. W. F. Jourden
Meesenger
County Recorder
Republcan
T. B. Roush
Messenger-Herald
A. L. Johnson
Infirmary
Tactics of a Political Machine in Mutual Life Fight
A Boston Transcript summary notes the New York Mutual Life administration using Philadelphia style tactics to nominate safe candidates for policy holders. Protests claim nominees were not consulted and filing lists obstruct accurate notices. The piece frames a clash between business democracy and a financial system, hinting at court action to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mutual Life
Hotter
Philadelphia
Boston Transcript
State procurement bids urged to curb institutional graft
Governors Nash and Herrick urged competitive bidding for state institution supplies, arguing wholesale purchases overpaid compared with small private bids. The absence of mandatory law left deals to established practice, prompting ongoing discussion of reform to curb graft and save public funds.
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Nash
Herrick
Governors Push Competitive Bids for State Purchases
Governor Harris aims to halt graft by ordering all state institution purchases to use competitive bids, citing Athens hospital abuses. The move, though not yet law, seeks best goods at lowest costs, aligning with Herrick's claim that state buys should serve inmate welfare and state interests.
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Harris
Athens Hospital
Herrick
Court Rules Theater Exclusion Not Criminal
The New York Supreme Court ruled that theater managers may exclude a critic from their houses under ticket conditions and that whether the critic's attacks were justified is immaterial. The decision prompts questions about the limits of venue control and freedom of critique.
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Supreme Court of New York
James 8. Metcalf
Dowle Appeals Ruling Over Zion Management Ouster
Dowle plans to challenge the court decision that removes him from Zion leadership. He warns of a long struggle and prepares for a decisive, possibly final, journey ahead.
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Dowle
Zion
Cigar Signals in Dutch Courtship and An 1886 Operetta
An Amsterdam journal notes the role of a cigarette light as a courtship cue. The man visits, requests a light, and a third refusal signals rejection while a welcome light leads to a formal declaration. It also mentions Uncle Tom's Cabin as an operetta first sung at Music Hall Lynn Mass on Oct 6 1886.
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Amsterdam
Music Hall
Lynnn
Mass
Mystery Solved by Dr King’s New Life Pills
John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana declares the pill halted periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The guarantee promises perfect satisfaction or money back. Available for 25 cents at W H McKee’s drug store.
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Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
W. H. McKee
Library book due date notice at Carnegie Library
All library books are due at noon on Saturday August 4. The Library will close from that date until September 34. Dc G Mathews Librarian Carnegie Library. 8 13 andw
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Dc. G. Mathews
Carnegie Library
Umpire Sam Longley to Be in Athens Friday
Nelsonville reports umpire Sam Longley was in Athens to officiate a game between Athens and Parkersburg. He will return Friday to umpire a match featuring Athens and Shawnee clubs. Also noted is a special cash sale offering one fourth off all boys and youth Oxfords at J B Rose.
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Sam Longley
Athens
Nelsonville
Parkersburg
Shawnee
Oxfords
J. B. Rose
Leper George Rossett Halted in Parkersburg
George Rossett the Syrian leper arrived in Parkersburg on train No. 3 amid crowds. B OS refused him further travel, police guarded the depot, and three men including Conductor E V Owens were arrested and bonded for bringing the leper here. The County Board of Health met but delayed action awaiting State Board guidance.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
George Rossett
S. W
Rossett
Leonard
E. V. Owens
B. F. Bohn
Maryland
D. W. Mohler
County Board of Health
State Board of Health
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Opened bids in private raise public suspicion in Athens
The board refused to disclose bid figures after opening bids in executive session. Critics say secrecy fuels distrust amid local investigations and county shortages. The piece questions why bids were not opened publicly to prevent suspicions about lowest and best bids.
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Athens
Athens County
Athens State Hospital
Ohio University
Board of Trustees
Goes Home to Face Charge of WIFF Beating
Nelsonville dated August 2 Chief of Police Warner received a call from Marshal Chris Wagner of Buchtel ordering Bert Cronk's arrest Cronk's wife had swore out a warrant charging him with assaulting her He left Buchtel and was arrested in the East End by Officer Louder He was taken to Buchtel by the deputy marshal yesterday morning
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Nelsonville
Warner
Chris Wagner
Buchtel
Bert Cronk
Cronk
Rittenberry
East End
Louder
Ohio Prohibitionists Oppose Jones and Aikin Laws
The Ohio prohibitionists at Columbus adopt a platform opposing liquor regulation and name congressional candidates across districts. Speakers Michael Fanning and John G. Woolley attack the Anti Saloon League, listing nominees from Dayton to Seville and including Col umbus and Sandusky, among others. A Chicago to New York trolley link plan also appears, with Cleveland bankers forming a syndicate to finance a Chicago Lake Shore South Bend line aimed to start operation by September 1, 1907, at an estimated $3 million investment.
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Michael Fanning
Philadelphia
John G. Woolley
Chicago
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Martin Shively
Dayton
James C. Roberts
Wapakoneta
E. C. Edwards
Leipsic
E. J. Meacham
Wilmington
W. H. Leist
Circleville
John W. Pegg
Rushsylvania
Ellis H. Barton
Wauseon
Samuel Llewellyn
Coaston
A. C. Purbis
New Lexington
F. E. Mccartney
Columbus
Hewson L. Peeke
Sandusky
Ralph Davy
Marengo
Lewis E. Keith
Trinway
Thomas A. Rodefer
Bellaire
Leslie E. Rawk
Sebring
Abel A. Bostwick
Seville
New York
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Bankers and Traction
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway Company
Chicago-South Bend Electric
Will Secure Architect for New Nelsonville YMCA Building
Nelsonville August 2 the building committee seeks an architect to prepare plans and specifications for the new YMCA building. The secretary is in correspondence with several architects as the search continues.
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Nelsonville
Rebels Capture a Walled City in Kiangsi Province
Advices from Victoria B C August 2 report a grave rising in Kiangsi and Chekiang provinces with Hsinchengsien in Chekiang captured by rebels. A 5,000 strong garrison was left to defend the city while imperial troops move in. Six converts killed as churches are destroyed and magistrate Sheem executed. Large rebel force forming near Sungehien. New York August 2 also notes record midyear steel profits for United States Steel Corporation and strong pig iron markets with 6,809,589 tons on June 30.
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Victoria
B. C
Sungehien
New York
The
Iron Age
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Ice trust agreement ends Jacksonville probe
Aug. 2 report from Jacksonville states ice manufacturers will dissolve the Jacksonville Ice Delivery Co and guarantee reduced prices up to 25 cents per 100 pounds. Case to be renewed if the agreement is breached.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Ice Delivery Company
Grain and Livestock Market Prices Plentiful in Several Cities
Market notes from Chicago and other hubs report cattle ranges from common and prime steers to bulls and stockers, with hogs and sheep values varying by quality. Wheat and corn quotes appear late, while regional listings in East Buffalo, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo show mixed price bands for calves, lambs, and fats across multiple buyers and grades.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Taxable Personal Property List Court Precinct
A dense roster of names and businesses appears in a tax list segment. Notable entries include Athens Plaster and Mass. Supply Company, Cameron G TARO, Charles Demolet, Hester Brewing Company, Myer s & COOK, William May, and Indianapolis Brewing Company among others with columned values like 250 300 460 425 525 390 175 450. The document shows assessor R. W. Roach and many party lines, reflecting property valuation listings rather than narrative events.
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Denke
Wiltines
CRO & Ge
CUBOR
Ceccas Maneoh Courjoy
Ncvcec
Myers & Cook
William May
Julia
Moctoe Ois
Hee
Bardin Concrete Block Co
O. B. Sloane Chariton W. Gorop
E. R. Walker
William Gcamrofor
Cecaces
Euteas
J. E. Donaldson
Ieesses
Foley & Walsh
Iawuaee
F. S. Jones
Lizzie M. Hibbard
Mary Howard
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Walter Josten Meter
Tom Cos
Eowr Oink
Gardiner Wmeeler
Cceeses
Eva Meouuer
McNutt
Brattin
L. C. Nye
L. Poston Be. T. Bogs
Iweeewnes GC
Th. Thor
Brewery 10 Enlarge Plan Shaped by Rising Demand
Nelsonville August 2 The Hocking Valley Brewing company plans a substantial enlargement within the year to meet extraordinary demand. The plant operates at full capacity with output sold out, driven by the beer’s purity and wholesomeness. Expanding now would expose beer to heat in current walls, risking spoilage, so work is deferred until cold weather.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley Brewing Company
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Dent
Milwaukee Sentinel
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London
Mr. Bryan
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Leper
Ramon
Ww. Ff
MEAEE
Little
Ea SA
Eryt
Critchfield
Columbus, O
Standard Oil Company
China
Iron Market
Prosecuting Attorney
the Trust of Florida Town
Louisville
United States
Cassin
J. M. Scott
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Scott
United States District Court
Ice Trust
Memphis
Tenn
J. W. Minor
Chancery Court
Minor
Grain and Livestock
Court Precinct
R. W. Roach
R. Antoinetta
Rene
Edward Banks
Ply Company
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