War Correspondent Mortimer Talks War and Books
War correspondent J H Mortimer, author of The Dawn and Confessions of a Book Agent, visited Berry and Logan areas this week. He discusses his Irish lineage, Civil War era experiences, and predicts a coming conflict with Japan, urging a stronger navy and strategic reforms.
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J. H. Mortimer
the Berry
Logan
Ireland
Mortimer
the Messenger
South Africa
Manchuria
Japan
Russia
Mortimer Ws
Yellow River
Mukden
Three Telephone Operators Return From Strike
Three of the original striking operators have gone back to work. Hattie Chambers reports Mamie Flaherty and Ella Richey returned after repeated company efforts. The union plans to hold out, while the company says enough operators remain to ensure good service.
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Hattie Chambers
Mamie Flaherty
Ella Richey
Mr. Burson
Mohler
Mr. Peters
C. L. Jones
William Might Died at His Nelsonville Home
John Might died at his home in Nelsonville on Monday. He formerly resided in this city. The remains were brought to this city this morning aboard the 10:30 Hocking Valley train and were laid to rest at Union.
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John* Might
Nelsonville
Might
Hocking Valley
Union
Wickham Couple Begin Extended Eastward Trip
Mr and Mrs H H Wickham depart by automobile for a several week journey to Ithaca New York with planned stops in Logan Zanesville and Pittsburg Dr and Mrs C L Jones join in Logan and travel with them The Jones couple may return by train from New York while the Wickhams continue by car to Ithaca and back.
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H. H. Wickham
Ithaca
N. Y
Logan
C. L. Jones
Zanesville
Pittsburg
Indiana Town Swept by Fire Destroys Business District
Chicago reports Reynolds Indiana was nearly wiped out by a fire started by post office safeblowers at dawn. The blaze destroyed the business section and forced hundreds from their homes. The robbers escaped.
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Indiana
Chicago
Reynolds
Port Office
Elephant Saves Engineer Life in Wreck
Bacil the 206 year old mother elephant of Jumbo lifted wreckage with her trunk, freeing an engineer trapped as flames closed in near Wheeling West Virginia on August 28. The rescue prevented a fatal injury.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bacil
Jumbo
Seven Hurt as Tarrytown Trolley Collision Occurs
Seven persons were seriously injured in a head on collision of two trolley cars at Tarrytown on the Hudson this morning. Albert McKeown of White Plains was probably fatally injured.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson
Albert McKeown
White Plains
Troy Township S. 5 Convention Planned Sunday School
The Troy township Sunday school convention will be held at the Troy Baptist church in Frost on Saturday September 7 starting at 9 30 a m standard time. The program includes devotional services discussions and reports with state worker Mr Wrykoff from Columbus to attend.
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Troy Baptist
Hockingport
Troy Township
Troy Baptist Church
Frost
Wrykoff
Columbus
August Michaels Jr Accepts Post With Westinghouse Electric
Mr Augustus Michaels Jr of Clay Street accepts an offer as electrical engineer with Westinghouse Electric of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Ohio University, he is noted as master of his craft and will leave for the new position next week.
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Augustus Michaels, Jr
Clay Street
Westinghouse Electrical Company
Pittsburg
Michaels
Ohio University
Chillicoteh
Local student remembered as Sigma Alma Theta member
Mr. Michaels, well known in the city during school, is identified as a member of the Sigma Alma Theta fraternity, highlighting his social ties and affiliations.
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Michaels
Sigma Alma Theta Fraternity
Ohio University to Furnish Desk Room for Executive Office
The president of Ohio University will enlarge and remodel offices to create a larger executive area. The adjoining room will house field agents stenographer and alumni secretary desks and other executive equipment. The president’s private office will receive new furnishings and the prior office will become the private space.
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Ohio University
Ellis
Super
Workman Falls 15 Feet at College Dormitory Porch
Joe Brown a workman for Scheedringer on the dormitory roof fell about 15 feet while installing tin gutters. His left elbow was dislocated and he sustained serious injuries. He was taken to Dr Biddle’s office with Dr Higgins assisting. Brown, from Columbus, will be out of work for weeks.
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Joe Brown
Brown
Columbus
Scheedringer Company
Biddle
Higgins
Birth Announcement from Hud son Addition
Born to Mr and Mrs Durant of Hudson addition a daughter Tuesday evening.
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Durant
Hudson Addition
Tuesday Evei.ng
Ellis urges united effort to grow Ohio University
President Ellis speaks to the Messenger praising broad support in the legislature for Ohio University. He calls for unity to secure funds including 45000 for a gymnasium and 45000 for Ellis Hall south wing, stock purchases, and general upkeep while promising ongoing hard work for the institution. He also discusses an upcoming investigation and recounts political charges around treasurer races.
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Ellis
the Messenger
Ohio University
Athens
Old
Ohio
Eggerson
Ellis Hall
Park Place
Wommen’s
Albany Chapter Hosts Inspection and Banquet Night
Albany Ohio August 28 inspection of Albany chapter No 237 Order of Mastern Star led by Athens deputy grand matron Mary Finsterwald with work shown and Edna Crossen from Carbondale receiving degrees. Afterward a banquet with toastmaster W M Vorkes and visits from Athens Wilkesville Glouster McArthur chapters noted.
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Albany
Ohio
Masonic Hall
Mary Finsterwald
Athens
Edna Crossen
Carbondale
W. M. Vorkes
J. A. Palmer
Lydia Evans
C. EB. M. Jennings
Walker
Mattie Hatch
Lucy Burchfield
Amelia Lowery
C. A. Snow
Frank Grones
Reeder
A. M. Lewis
Balls
Lizzie Cochrar
J. M. Higgine
Morgan Richards
Thompson
Roosevelt Diaz Seek Permanent Peace in Central America
Washington report states Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz are in full accord on methods to secure permanent peace in Central America. A note to Central American republics will urge a permanent halt to the ongoing dissensions and a formal statement is to be issued within 24 hours.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Roosevelt
Diaz
Mexico
Central America
Central American
Estate Guardian Sought for Wesley Ogg After Epileptic Attacks
In probate court, guardianship was granted for Wesley Ogg due to longstanding epileptic fits that impair his ability to manage a $10,000 estate left by his mother near Grosvenor Junction. Attorneys J. A. Koons and L. G. Worstell led the case. ten witnesses testified. The court delayed appointment to allow the parties to agree on a guardian.
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Wesley Ogee
Wesley Ogg
Grosvenor Junction
William Ogg
Hoy Hospital Offer Sparks County Bid War in Ohio
Dr. Hoy has received offers from Nelsonville and Athens as towns vie to land the Hoy hospital. Nelsonville promises a $50,000 facility if Hoy and his son Carl sign a five year contract. Wellston and Jackson county push to keep the hospital local, hoping Hocking Valley will not outbid.
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Mortimer
Philippines
Sam
Theodore
Pacific
Japan
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Navy
Army
Navy Department
America
Athens
Hoy
Nelsonville Board of Trade
Carl
Wellston
Jackson County
Hocking Valley
Jackson Sun
Kidnapped Boy Reunited With Family After 87 Days
New York police found Michael Gallia near his home after 87 days of disappearance. He says he was held in a darkened room with two other children before being released. Police have a lead to the kidnapper den and expect arrests soon.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Michael Gallia
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