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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
A interview quotes Jason Trigk opposing President Taft and asserts he disrupted the president's plans. The subject states he supports the president's policies overall.
Congressional Record exposes a clash over patronage and party unity. Senator Foraker cites federal appointment politics in Ohio while Mr. Douglas presses Bryson to Washington to dispute presidential influence. Bryson’s December letters threaten executive control and hint at disloyalty, prompting tense exchanges in both houses.
Judge Wood issued a temporary injunction against Charles Hank leader of strikers in the Nelsonville Brick Co case. The court refused to enjoin the Nelsonville union No 222 or other defendants, finding no union conspiracy and blaming Hank for violence. Bond set at $1000.
William Kinkead files for divorce from Ella Kinkead alleging adultery with Clay McLain of Athens. The couple married in 1881 and have 11 children. He seeks divorce and custody of eight minor children with Ay & Price as attorney.
Bridge went down as farmer Charles Moore, living about three miles south of Athens, crossed it while en route to town. One abutment failed, dumping the team into the creek. rescuers retrieved them with difficulty.
Detailed expenditures list for county affairs including elections, township primaries, road work, and bridge projects. Names individuals and firms such as First National Bank Athens Gas Messenger & Herald and various township officials with amounts from $1.50 to $2,345. The document notes totals for election expenses, bridge repairs, gas and lighting, and supplies used by the recorder and Board of Elections.
Clarence Dalton an 11 year old boy from Nelsonville appeared before Probate Judge Lynch after being charged with incorigibility. The judge ordered his commitment to the Lancaster Industrial School for Boys. Dalton expressed happiness at the prospect due to a brother there.
Columbus Ohio February 15 Attorney General Ellis filed suits against the Columbus Railway Company Little Miami B and O S W Cleveland and Pittsburg Cincinnati street railways and the Forest City railway to recover one and a quarter million dollars in back taxes and penalties. The suits seek to decide if public service corporations not actively operating lines remain liable for taxes under the Wirs and Cole laws.
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