International life insurance committee and reforms debated
The editorial discusses creating a permanent international committee to oversee life insurance companies in the interests of policyholders. It calls for local committees to inform policyholders and elect international representatives who could pursue reforms, lawsuits, and remedial legislation. It also covers court decisions on Standard Oil rebates and the invalidation of the Employer's Liability law, plus Cuban and Philippine petitions shaping U.S. policy and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Committee
U. S
Landis
Chicago
Standard Oil
Oil Company
Elkin
Standard
Evans
Louisville
Philippine Islands
Philippine Commission
Islands
Congress
Taft
Senate
Philippines
Hotel Gossip Lists Athens County Guests at Palmer House
Athens county residents and visitors were recorded at several hotels on Monday. Names include J G Moore Amesville F P Dening Barlow E L Johnston Glouster Ben Fauser Jr Lancaster M D Zimmerman Albany J M Parker Nelsonville J P Reynolds Nelsonville B L Lamborn Nelsonville L F Cain Caldwell and daughter Josephine of Caldwell Fred Conner Buchtel Attorney B F Swope Glouster Frank Davis Albany John McLaughlin Coolville and other county travelers at the Berry and Elk hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Palmer House
J. G. Moore
Amesville
F. P. Dening
Barlow
E. L. Johnston
Glouster
Ben Fauser, Jr
Lancaster
Athens
Berry
M. D. Zimmerman
Albany
J. M. Parker
Nelsonville
J. P. Reynolds
B. L. Lamborn
Nelson
John Selby Stricken at Home with Lagrippe
John Selby is reported very ill at his home with lagrippe, the illness described as severe and causing suspicions of a heavy cold or influenzal condition. Local friends wish him well and note his rest and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby
Lagrippe
Dr and Mrs Leroy move to Athens dormitory east wing
Dr and Mrs B R Leroy of Chagrin Falls relocate with their three sons to Athens. Two sons enter college while the third attends public schools. The Doctor will depart shortly for the east to undertake a special course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Leroy
Chagrin Falls
Athens
Raw fur theft targets Amesville dealer’s outbuilding
Callie Bean, fur dealer near Amesville, reports roughly 113 dollars worth of raw furs stolen from a small outbuilding during Friday night. Miller, seen hiding furs near Amesville, is suspected. police alerted and pursuit planned toward Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Ohio Penitentiary
Callie Bean
Mr. Bean
Frank Miller
Olliver Tippie
Frank Ellis
Thomas Clark
Ames
Miller
Bean
Stroud
Ren
Mr. Gillette
Nelsonville
Sherif Webster
Condition Of Corn And Livestock In The Report
Official crop and livestock correspondents report corn in crib at 96 percent of average and corn standing 85 percent in shock. Hog condition 96 percent with 25 percent still being fattened. Sheep suffer from recent heavy rains while cattle and horses remain in excellent condition amid ample winter feed.
Murphey Heads to Le Roy for Insurance Meet
Frank Murphey travels to Le Roy to attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Farmers Insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphey
LeRoy
The
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Dr Elza Bell Visits Athens Relatives in Nelsonville
Dr Elza Bell of Nelsonville is the guest of Athens relatives, staying with family members during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Bell
Nelsonville
Athens
Earthquakes Prove Planetary Vitality in Earth's Crust
A discussion cited from Current Literature argues that earthquakes reveal planetary vitality. It contrasts the Moon's loss of atmosphere with Earth's dynamic crust, noting seismic activity sustains habitability as the globe bends and flexes under evolving loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Review
Warth
Moon
Jupiter
Saturn
Pointed Paragraphs On Social Cautions And Honesty
A compilation of maxims on trust in friends and rivals urging careful discernment in acknowledging sorrows and business, warning against deceit about distant rivals, and noting a wife’s curiosity about family secrets. The Atchison Globe quotation emphasizes prudence in granting concessions and guarding personal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Woman's Diplomacy and the Married Club Life
A narrator reflects on marriage teaching diplomacy and gender dynamics. After a misplayed whist hand with Miss Bland, the wife manages the social fall‑out, praising her tact and turning the incident into a lesson on feminine influence in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Souman
Miss Bland
Miss. Bland
Alexander Ely
Pioneer Woman Joanna Boden Dies at 88 Near Marshfield
Mrs. Joanna Boden, 88, longtime county pioneer, died early today at her home two miles north of Marshfield from heart trouble. Her husband James Boden died six years ago. Survived by three children Mary E. Carman, J. M. Boden, and W. J. Boden. Funeral Monday at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boden
Marshfield
Joanna Boden
Old Home
Mary E. Carman
J. M. Boden
W. J. Boden
Christian Church
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule
Teachers examinations will occur on the first Saturday each month unless a holiday, then the next Saturday. Boxwell Examinations are on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell
Aaron Grady
Dr Ellis Narrow Escape During Train Trip
President and Mrs. Ellis returned from a ten day state tour. In Cincinnati President Ellis attended a teachers reception at Clifton schools. A steam car coupling broke on the return trip causing a train separation and a narrow near fatal fall for Dr. Ellis as the cars split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ellis
Allied Educational Associations of Ohio
Cincinnati
Clifton
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Product Advertisement
A drugstore claim offers PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles with itching burning bleeding and protruding symptoms. If the ointment fails to cure in 6 to 14 days pharmacists will refund the money. Priced at 60 cents.
Governor orders probe into Cleveland State Hospital cruelty rumors
Columbus January 8 special wire to Daily Messenger Governor Harris directed the hospital trustees to start an immediate investigation and report on rumors of patient cruelty at Cleveland State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Daily Messenger
Harris
Cleveland State Hospital
Prison Transfers Move Inmates To Federal Prisons
Special wire reports orders to transfer inmates from the Ohio Penitentiary to federal prisons at Moundsville West Virginia and Atlanta. Prisoners include Cas sie Chadwick and three other women, and eighteen men such as bankers A B Spear W E Treese O M Burns C N Travers and burglar Jim Anderson of Cincinnati.
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Columbus, Jan
Daily Messenger
Moundsville
W. Va
Cassie Chadwick
Ohio Penitentiary
Atlanta
A. B. Spear
Oberlin
W. E. Treese
Cleveland
O. M. Burns
Toledo
C. N. Travers
Conneaut
Jim Anderson
Cincinnati
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Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
FP. W. Bush
Cleveland Leader
Cuba
Washington
United States
Ted
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Rodolfo
DR. Ellis
Alston Ellis
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Executive Committee
Harry 8. New
Indiana
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