Mine Fatalities in Ohio in the Past Month
A July report lists fourteen mining deaths across Ohio from nine mines in Athens Belmont Guernsey Harrison Jefferson Perry counties. Fatal causes included falls of coal rock and timber with workers mostly in their 20s to 40s and several injuries occurring days before death.
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Ohio
Belmont County
Guernsey County
John Tominson
Detroit
Harrison County
William Tennant
Earns
Stone
Jefferson County
Joe Peasle
U. S
Bohemian
Kastromty Genshinski
Dillon No. 2
Jefferson No. 4
Perry County
Nicholas Edwards
Keystone No. 1
Athens May Secure a Fine New Industry
A neighboring town’s industry eyes Athens for relocation citing superior transport on B&O K&M and Hocking Valley lines. Local businessmen say the foreign firm would relocate on its own terms to boost profits and may expand from about fifty skilled workers if established here.
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Athens
Hocking Valley
Far West trip diary from Krupp to Spokane and beyond
An Athens County boy's letter from Krupp Washington July 7 1907 recounts a journey starting Chauncey at 6 am Tuesday arriving St. Louis 7 10 am Wednesday traveling via three states to Spokane where he reached July 4. He describes train delays haying work offers in the Spokane area and observations of snow on mountain tops and a local ball game.
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Krupp
Wash
Chauncey
St. Louis
Spokane
Gillette
Wyoming
Uncle George
R. Templin
Columbus
Kansas City
O. K
New ruling increases costs for railroads in coal trade
Independent coal operators in the Hocking Valley hail a Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on car distribution. Cars entering a district count toward that district’s quota, raising coal prices as railroads lose prior pricing advantage. The decision may also address concerns over car diverts to Kanawha and Michigan when Hocking Valley mines faced shortages.
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Hocking Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kanawha
Michigan
Amesville Native Mary A Hill 93 Dies At Home
Mrs Mary A Hill oldest resident of Ames township died Thursday at her son's home in Amesville. A Civil War veteran’s widow, she was 93 and had remained sharp, able to write her name clearly. Survived by sons Loring and Anisa, funeral held today at McDougal church.
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Amesville
Ohio
Mary A. Hill
Ames Township
Loring
Anisa
Ross County
McDougal Church
Reynolds Pleads Guilty To Local Option Violation
The article reports Reynolds pleading guilty to selling intoxicating liquor against local option laws. A separate case mentions a $2000 fine plus costs, with ongoing inquiries by the Revenue Department. Details describe arrests, pleas, and enforcement actions amid liquor seizures.
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Ba Reynolds
Reynolds
Mayor Hedges
Revenue Department
Sam
Theodore Nail
George Nail
Hocking
Cnity
Clara
Non
Reynolds House
Picnic on School Grounds Delights Priscilla Needle Club
The Priscilla Needle Club hosted a pleasant picnic for husbands and families on the school grounds Friday evening. A delightful supper was served at five o'clock and the group dispersed around nine.
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Priscilla Needle Club
Bronchial Troubles and Hy-o-mei Remedy Ad
Local claim that bronchial troubles are caused by air passage irritation, not stomach issues. Hy-o-mei medicated air is advertised to soothe inflammation, stop coughing, and offer a lasting cure with a money back guarantee. Complete outfit priced at $1.00.
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Hyo-mei
Henderson Order Drug Co
What Was Done With Lumber in 1905
James Stevens surveys U S Forest Service data from 1905 based on 10 000 sawmills. It details kiln drying surfaced logs sold slab wood regions and lands owned by operators with notable state differences and revenue implications. Washington led slab wood sales while California logged most on own lands or contracts.
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James Stevens
Washington, D. CC
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
New York
South Carolina
North Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Idaho
Montana
Arkansas
Washington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Virginia
California
Year 1906 Pennsylvania Coal Output Report
James E. Roderick, chief of the State Department of Mines, transmits to Governor Stuart the 1906 report showing Pennsylvania produced 201,672,499 tons of coal and generated approximately 600 million dollars in revenue.
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Harrisburg
James E. Roderick
State Department of Mines
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Why Not Open A New Road Opinion Letter
Editor Messenger urges faster opening of a southern Mechanicsburg road linking to Rock Riffle Pike to ease farmer and stockman access to Athens. The writer argues a new road would prevent traders from abandoning town for river routes and benefit Meigs County farmers and city markets.
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Athens
Mechanicsburg
Pike
Rock Riffle
East Bridge
Our . B. Coolry
Water supply plan for hilltop residents announced
The hilltop residents will receive direct pressure water from six to seven each morning until new machinery and a well are installed. They must store enough water to last twenty four hours, as this is the best possible arrangement under the circumstances, says A. R. Bell, Superintendent.
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A. R. Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens County
William O. Donoghue
New Pittsburg
Peter Michelichock
New York Coal Co
Rock
George Wetzell
Everett BE. Sloan
Crescent Mine
Milo Olovich
Delora Mine
Slav
John Sparga
Black Diamond
Mike Abrinko
Crescent No. 2
Peter Surewsky
Troll No. 2
Fall of
George Hess
Flushing Coal Co
Pioneer
Opticians
Oculists
Perfect Light Optical Company
Editor
Messenger
Old South Bridge
Meigs County
Taylor &Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Tome
Bell
Bank of Athens
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
J. 5. Basom
South Court Street
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach Building
P. OO
W. B. Dailey
Fulton Grocery
North
ORS. C. H.1
Edna Thompson
Cline
Drus
Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance
H. H. Haning
Athens, Ohio
Cumberland
Kansas
Souhegan and Savallers
Carson Bros
Middleport, O
Tammany Hall
Baltimore
Nelson
S. M. Denison
Chillicothe
Basom
DR. Chase
Coolville
J. M. Basom
Capitol
Engine and Gil Company
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