Hanson Refuses to Abdicate at Athens State Hospital
Athens State Hospital trustees met to accept Supt Hanson's resignation and discuss a successor but Hanson reportedly refused to resign. The board sought guidance from Governor Harris while awaiting a resolution amid rumors of a clash over leadership and staffing. Heavily guarded talks continued with secretary Flickinger advised by the governor to resolve the stalemate.
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Athens State Hospital
Athens
Supt. Hanson
Columbus
Hollis Johnson
Dr. Hanson
Gov. Harris
Flickinger
Modest “Central Girls
Three Die After Trolley Crash In New York
A trolley car crash with a heavy truck left three men dying this morning, two of them police officers. Several others were hurt as victims were thrown from the platform and trapped under wreckage.
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New York
Hale Bound Over In Assault Case By Mayor
This morning Paul Hale was bound over to court by Mayor Hedges after waiving examination. A charge of assault had been preferred against him by Jim Holland with whom he had trouble. Bond of 100 dollars was given.
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Paul Hale
Hedges
Jim Holland
Train Hits Auto. Millionaire John Gluck and Wife Die
Minneapolis dispatch reports John Gluck a millionaire brewer and his wife were killed when their car was struck by a Minneapolis and St. Louis train at Cottage Wood near Lake Minnetonka this morning. Mrs Gluck and their two children were injured and a sister-in-law is reported dying.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Minneapolis
Minn
John Gluck
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Cottage Wood
Lake Minnetonka
Rev Dr James G Phelps Suicide In Utica Hotel
Rev Dr James G Phelps financial secretary of Syracuse University died by suicide in a Utica hotel this morning, authorities said.
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Utica
N. Y
James G. Phelps
Syracuse University
Campfire at Broadwell Promises Music and Speeches
A large campfire event will be held at Broadwell on August 21 and 22 drawing many visitors from the city. I M Foster will speak at 1 p m on August 21, with A W Lynch I H Love and others scheduled for August 22. The committee invites all to attend.
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Broadwell
I. M. Foster
A. W. Lynch
Athens
I. H. Love
Four-day fair a glittering success with $4100 in receipts
Four day fair totals show receipts near $4200 and expenses around $3000. Third day gate receipts reached about $900, more than double the usual second day. Train service and mine activity limited crowds, yet Secretary Haning calls the four-day event a lasting institution.
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Tere
Haning
Tried to Kill Her Children by Hammer and Axe
Mrs John Moore of Ludlow Township Washington county was adjudged insane after violent acts at home. She has threatened her 15 year old daughter with a hammer and pursued another son, while the family and others intervened. She was sent to Athens State Hospital for the Insane.
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John Moore
Ludlow Township
Washington County
Athens State Hospital
Nash Fined for Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Ed Nash received a $15 fine plus costs from Mayor Hedges for a drunk and disorderly offense. Payment was secured. Nash, from The Plains, helped provoke a disturbance near Herrold's bridge several Sundays ago.
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Ed Nash
Hedges
Nash
Plains
Herrold’s Bridge
Taft to Visit Athens for Veterans Reunion
William Howard Taft Republican presidential candidate will travel Aug 28 29 visiting Athens for a joint reunion of the Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Association and Seventh Ohio Regiment Spanish War Veterans. Taft will speak to veterans and attend events at the Grosvenor home before continuing to Middle Bass Island and Cincinnati.
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William Howard Taft
United States
Athens
Athens County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Seventh
Ohio Regiment OF
Taft
Hot Springs
Middle Bass Island
Sewer matter revived by committee resolve to investigate
East Mill and Palmer street residents meet in the mayor's office to revive the sewer issue. Bonds valued at $10,000 for sewer construction were advertised and sold but the purchaser refused after Attorney A. M. Lewis warned that collection could be enjoined. Residents oppose creating a storm sewer district and urge continued examination of the original proposal.
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East Mill Street
Palmer Street
A. M. Lewis
Mill Street
Four Score of Miners Killed in Explosive Shaft Disaster
A London report states twenty bodies have been recovered from a wrecked shaft in England after an explosion. The scene is described as pathetic as rescue efforts continue and the cause remains under investigation.
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England
Athens Storm Sewer Discussion Sets Committee
Council meeting chaired by Hearn forms a committee to study a storm sewer for the affected Athens streets. Oscar Chrisman chairs a panel including Peter Walsh and R. M. Patterson to consult with the city council. They may not meet the August 24 session but will appear at a later meeting per The Messenger.
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Hearn
Pearl W. Helwig
Oscar Chrisman
Peter Walsh
R. M. Patterson
C. W. B. M. Meeting Announced at Mrs Hill Home
The C. W. B. M. will meet at Mrs Pearl Hill's Franklin avenue home Thursday at 2 30 PM. Rescuers faced a deadly coal mine explosion last night with twenty miners killed and only four of eighty five workers saved. Rescue efforts were thwarted by flames this morning.
Mrs Fulton and daughter head to Carbondale
Mrs J B Fulton and her daughter Mrs C H Harris travel this morning for a week long visit with Mrs Fulton’s sister Mrs Ellen Williams in Carbondale.
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J. B. Fulton
C. H. Harris
Ellen Williams
Carbondale
Hungarian Insane Goose Run Miner Sent to Asylum
Louis Varaidy a 45 year old Hungarian miner from Goose Run was adjudged insane by Probate Judge Lynch Tuesday and sent to the asylum. Medical witnesses Drs McDougall and John Sprague testified. Varaidy became unbalanced over lack of work and attempted to shovel coal with his fingers while in bed.
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Louis Varaidy
Goose Run
Lynch
Drs. McDougall
John Sprague
Varaidy
New Bridge Nears Completion Ready For Travel
The south bridge under construction for weeks is nearly finished with all iron work done and flooring ready for travel by early next week. Foreman will complete his part by week’s end and travel may resume by next Sunday. Footbridge on the west side likely finished by week’s end and approaches will need fills and paving work this week.
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Biddle
President Street
West Mulberry Street
Athens teachers convene third session of institute
Yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock a large group of Athens county teachers gathered for the third session. Mrs DeCamp urged using only the best music in schools and noted much in great composers suits classroom work. Dr Mackenzie discussed the origin of numerals and Roman symbols while Dr Davis urged precise term definitions and variety of word meanings. Mr Mac Bethel accompanied the lectures on piano and was praised for his support of Mrs DeCamp.
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Athens County
The
DeCamp
Mackenzie
Kentucky
Davis
Mac Bethel
Bethel
Institute
Mr. Riley
Miss Poster
Dr. Mackenzie
Dr. Davis
Kaler Goes 10 Champs as Newark Stars Sold to Big Leagues
Pitcher Kaler along with Moore and Webb from the Newark Ohio League team have been sold to American Association clubs. Webb to Toledo while Moore and Kaler head to Columbus for guidance under Bill Clymer next season. Kaler’s rapid rise draws strong bids and Columbus scouts, with a notable 6 to 3 win over Portsmouth cited as a peak moment.
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Kaler
Webb
Moore
Newark
American Association
Toledo
Columbus
Bill Clymer
Champs
Portsmouth
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Bass Island
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Cincinnati
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Titer
Grosvenor
University Terrace
London
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Ernoon
South Bridge
New South Bridge
Stitute
Ohio State League
Boden
Christian Church
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