Taft Defends Constitution and Sherman Act at New York Banquet
President elect Taft spoke at the National Civic Federation banquet in New York praising the Constitution and Sherman Antitrust Law while pledging to represent all people. He defended the law, urged limited repeal, and emphasized labor rights and employers liability to speed justice and reduce court delays. The gathering included Gompers Belmont Carnegie Ingalls and Low among others at the Hotel Astor.
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New York
Taft
National Civic
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Andrew Carnegie
John Mitchell
Federation
All the
Mr. Taft
Mr. Low
Messrs
Mitchell
Gompers
Carnegie
Belmont
Ingalls
Garretson
United States
Mrs Warren V Sprague to Enter Hospital in Columbus
Chauncey C Dec 16. Mrs War ren V Sprague leaves for Columbus to seek hospital care for severe impacted gallstones. It is undecided if an operation will be required.
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Chauncey
Warren V. Sprague
Columbus
Entertainment at The Plains Christmas Event at Zion Church
An entertainment program and a Christmas tree event will be held at Zion Church on The Plains Christmas evening. All are invited to attend the celebration and gathering.
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The
Plains
Zion Church On
the Plains
Death of An Old Soldier
Kerra Green a highly respected New England citizen aged about 70 died Tuesday from cancer of the race a long Civil War veteran and former carpenter Funeral services will be from the New England Presbyterian church Thursday at 10 30 conducted by Rev Taylor
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Kerra Green
New England
Green
New England Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Death claims ambitious Wellston footballer Roscoe Thomas
Roscoe Thomas aged 22 died at his father D A Thomas home after years of consumption. A Wellston native and ex Wellston High footballer, he worked as a Singer agent in Wellston Chillicothe and Columbus. He valued literature history and music and was known for his generous nature and steadfast friendship. He will be buried in Wellston.
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Roscoe Thomas
D. A. Thomas
Wellston
The
Transcript
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Chillicothe
Columbus
Athens
Singer Company
Singer
Will
Welliston
Arthur
Iie
Ihe
Hamlet
Johnson Visits Harris in Columbus Statehouse Meeting
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota made a stop in Columbus on his way home from a governors conference in Washington. He chatted with Governor Harris at the statehouse while the supreme court briefly adjourned to greet the visiting dignitary.
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Johnson
Harris
Columbus
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Conference of Governors
Washington
Statehouse
Capitol
Supreme Court
Park For Lancaster O C 75 Acre Site Gifted By Rising
George Rising, president of Fairfield National Bank, formally gave the city Mt Pleasent site of 75 acres to Lancaster for a future park. The Buschemeyer heirs sold the land for 16000 dollars. A bronze tablet will honor the donor with the park named after him.
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Lancaster
O.C
George Rising
Mt. Pleasent
Elder Rising
Fairfield National Bank
Buschemeyer Heirs
Senators Nears Columbus Visits From Key Candidates
Burton arrives in Columbus as the three top contenders for the U S Senate prepare to visit within the week. Foraker is set to arrive Friday or Saturday, while Charles P Taft is in New York for an Ohio society dinner and may come back to Columbus.
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Burton
Columbus
United States
Congressman Burton
Senator Foraker
Charles P. Taft
New York
Ohio Society
Corn Show To Feature World Exhibit For Premiums
The Southern Ohio Poultry Association will host a corn exhibit during the winter show with cash premiums for best ears and overall yield. No entry fee. exhibits stay with exhibitors. Judge appointed, world-wide competition, in charge Mr. H L Carson of Middleport. Notable entrants include J W Higgins and W E Jeffers of Lodi township. Farmers Institute sessions accompany the event Friday and Saturday.
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Southern Ohio Poultry Association
H. L. Carson
Middleport
Ohio
The
Poultry Association
J. W. Higgins
Joe
W. E. Jeffers
Lodi Township
Omaha
Jeffers
Farmers
Will Fill the Vacancy in Parkersburg
Charles McCabe resigns as local agent for Heubner Brewing of Toledo and plans to start an agency for West Virginia Brewing of Huntington. UG f Pollaid of Toledo fills the vacancy. Several applicants competed, with Mr. Skinner of Glouster chosen.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Charles McCabe
Heubner Brewing Company
Toledo
West Virginia Brewing Company
Huntington
UG F Pollaid
Heubner Company
McCabe
Skinner
Glouster
Ohio
Death at the Hospital Claims Life of Mary Boyd
Mary 8. Boyd, aged 80, died at the State Hospital on Tuesday. The remains will be sent to Sciotoville for burial.
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Mary
Boyd
State Hospital
Sciotoville
Former Mine Inspector Biddison Testifies in Allison-Luhrig Case
Hon. F E G Biddison of North Lima ex state mine inspector and politician visits the city as a witness. He runs North Lima Coal & Brick Co and says he is permanently divorced from politics joining the Independent Voters' Club. He claims to have voted for two Democrats and remains undecided on church matters.
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F E. G. Biddison
North Lima
Allison-Luhrig
Biddison
North
Elliott
Postmaster Perry Endorsed by Chillicothe Business Leaders
Representative Albert Douglas recommends reappointment of Post master G. W. C. Perry of Chillicothe. Perry, editor of the Chillicothe Gazette, is backed by nearly all city businessmen and praised as one of Chillicothe’s best citizens.
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Albert Douglas
G. W. C. Perry
Chillicothe
Perry
Woman Dynamiter Convicted In Judge Ogden Case
Mrs Isa bella J Martin found guilty by a jury after a brief deliberation in Oakland California. She faced a maximum life sentence for conspiracy to dynamite the judge F B Ogden's residence on March 19, 1907. The motive cited was revenge for an adverse insurance recovery decision.
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Oakland
Cal
Isabella J. Martin
F. B. Ogden
Permit to Wed for Frost and Parsons
Orville Frost a 26 year old engineer of Urbana and Ida M Parsons a 19 year old of Frost obtained a permit to wed announcing their intention to marry.
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Orville Frost
Urbana
Ida M. Parsons
Frost
Miniature Marine Theater Used at Hains Trial
In Bayside New York twelve jurors were chosen from a pool of 117. Thornton J. Hains faces trial for complicity in the murder of William E. Annis. Prosecutor District Attorney Darrin leads the case as testimony begins. A water tank and manikins will stage key scenes to illustrate the shooting.
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New York
Thornton J. Hains
William E. Annis
Bayside
N. Y
Talesmen
Thornton Hains
Hains
Queens County
Crane
Darrin
Dorando Collapses In Marathon Duel At Madison Square Garden
Dorando Pietri led to the 25 mile mark of the marathon but collapsed near the finish as Tom Longboat surged ahead to win. Longboat completed 26 miles 385 yards in 2:45:05.
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New York
Dorando Pietri
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
Dorando
Longboat
Elopers Leave Note. Marry in Michigan
Bucyrus Ohio December report: Miss Marie Herberth left a note for Paul Martin saying they would be married. The couple boarded an early train to Adrian Michigan where they wed later the same day. Relatives did not object, suggesting romance as the motive.
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Elopers
Bucyrus
Paul
Marie Herberth
Paul Martin
Adrian
Mich
Legislation Hopes Rise as Dry Vote Ends Year in Ohio
Washington county nears a Rose law election amid pro and anti prohibition activity. Senators Rose and allies weigh in as Marietta hosts figures from state and nation. The Anti-Saloon League plans to pause statewide drives until the new legislature acts, while dry advocates push for license laws and other measures.
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Columbus
Ohio
Washington County
Washington
J. R. Rose
Marietta
Old Washington
Rose
Anti-Saloon League
Penseylvania
Franklin
Lucas
Montgomery
Butler
Athens Council No. 15 elects officers at meeting
The regular meeting of Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will be held tonight in the Masonic hall. Officers for the coming year will be elected. James A. Palmer, Secretary.
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Athens
Royal and Select
Masonic Hall
Jas. A. Palmer
Bazaar at First Methodist Church Sunday School Room
The lad of the First Methodist Episcopal church will hold a bazaar in the Sunday school room of the church Thursday afternoon and evening.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Changes at Infirmary Bring New Replacements
Mr Ralph Sherman and his wife resign after a year at the County Infirmary. Orris Gladden of Little Hocking will replace Sherman and Anna Clarke of Carbondale will replace Mrs Sherman. Supt Beverage praises their efficient service and laments their departure.
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Ralph Sherman
County Infirmary
Ben
Orris Gladden
Little Hocking
Sherman
Anna Clarke
Carbondale
Supt
Beverage
Medina County Goes Dry After Referendum
Medina County voters approve prohibition by 1,188 in a 3,244 dry vote with a net 2,166. Seven saloons will close, six in Wadsworth and one in Liverpool, ending their operation.
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Medina
Medina County
Wadsworth
Liverpool
Harris Issues Call for Extra Session in Ohio
Governor Harris has issued the call for an extra session of the legislature to convene January 4, 1909, in Columbus Ohio.
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Harris
Columbus
Brock Gets Life Sentence for Murder in Ohio
Ed Brock, convicted of killing Earl Wadeker in Marietta Ohio, was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Ohio penitentiary. The jury found him guilty of murder and the judge imposed the penalty in a Dec 16 court session.
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Brock
Marietta, O
Ed Brock
Earl Wadeker
Ohio
Alarming High Altitude Affects Ward in Reno
The Lancaster Gazette reports Charles Ward received word from his son Irvin that Walter Ward, who went to Nevada for his health two weeks ago, is in an alarming condition with his heart affected by high altitude. Friends in Athens hope for improvement.
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The
Lancaster Gazette
Charles Ward
Irvin
Reno
Nevada
Walter Ward
the Messenger
Athens
Brotherhood Forms Cooperative Christian Church Group
Members and friends of the church formed the Cooperative Brotherhood of the Christian Church on Tuesday night in the church basement. The group aims to meet twice monthly with programs, lectures, discussions, and socials led by officers including President N K Alderman and Professor Frederick Truedley. The next meeting is slated for the second Monday in January.
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Christian Sunday School
Co-operative Brotherhood of the Christian Church
Professor Truedley
W. H. Boden
B. H. Headley
J. ©. Hewitt
H. B. Wilkes
John Goldsworthy
Ant
N. K. Alderman
8. M. Johnson
Pearl Helwig
Elbert Fulwider
H. T. Philips
J. A. Long
Frederick Truedley
Hustler
W. A. Guy
R. CC
Two Brand New Elks Initiated at Regular Meeting
William Watkins and Josiah Fuller were initiated into the Elks at the regular meeting held Tuesday evening. Both men were described as wearing fully developed horns this morning.
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William Watkins
Josiah Fuller
Trolleys Crash Fifteen Hurt in Ohio Electric Accident
Fifteen passengers were seriously hurt when an eastbound trolley on the Ohio Electric road crashed into a westbound car stalled on the main track awaiting a switch. The Springfield incident occurred on December 16.
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Springfield
Ohio Electric Road
Bowling Green Woman to Wed Yale Sports Captain Kinney Jr
A romance dating from the 1907 Princeton Yale football game comes to light as Miss Mary McKnight of Bowling Green is to marry Gilmore Kinney Jr, former Yale basketball and baseball captain and Idaho real estate man. Howard and Tad Jones, notable figures of the era, introduced the couple on the field after the game, leading to a love at first sight.
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Toledo
Princeton
Yale
Mary McKnight
Bowling Green
Gilmore Kinney, Jr
Idaho
Howard
Tad Jones
Evangelistic Meetings Grow in City Tonight
Packed Presbyterian church crowds hear Dr. Elliott on "Cheap Souls or The Value of a Life." He blends humor and pathos, stressing eternal worth, life beyond death, and the soul as the real measure of man. Tonight a union neighborhood chorus will sing at 7.
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Dr. Eliott
Presbyterian Church
Elliott
Jesus
A. Silat Gtaheet
Dr. Mee
Y M C A. Basketball Team Prepares for Shawnee
Nelsonville Ohio December 6 special Y M C A basketball squad heads to Shawnee for a noon game. The lineup includes Penny baker Dilcher Hoodlett Lamborne Robertson Higgins and Beringer. After beating McArthur last Friday the team aims to challenge for the championship.
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Nelsonville
Shawnee
Pennybaker
Dilcher
Hoodlett
Lamborne
Robertson
Higgins
Beringer
McArthur
Glouster
Coshocton
Circleville
Lancaster
Columbus Rifles
McArthur and
Doane Academy
Granville
Fire debris cleared after Ton Patton block blaze loss
Debris from last week's Ton Patton block fire is being rapidly cleared. The destroyed property was a total loss except James Kourt's store, which was partly insured. Matheny's plumbing shop has moved into the old Hocking street building, with some tools and material recovered from the ruins.
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Patton Block
James Kourt
Matheny
Hocking Street
Y M C A Plans Two Road Races for Juniors and Seniors
The Y M C A will stage two road races of two and three miles for juniors and seniors soon. About twelve entries are expected in each race. A trial run from the Y M C A building to the foundry and back covered two and a quarter miles in 12 minutes 30 seconds.
Local youth basketball claim sparks school league debate
Clyde Cush asserts top basketball talent is tied up by YM A and high schools. He spoke at a recent meeting, with continuation noted on page five.
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Clyde Cush
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Rere
Drys
Vete
W. W .Ward
Doings
Buckeye State
DR. Elliott
Nelsonville Y. M. C. A. Pive
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