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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
4
Antitrust Legislation and Political Debates Highlighted
The piece surveys looming antitrust bills and notes Knox proposals to curb rebates and empower a bipartisan commission. It discusses Sugar Treaty talks with Cuba, Philippine sugar prospects, and economic strains from debt. Athens Ohio municipal finances and a GOP governor bid are touched.
Shoulder dislocation after sled accident on State street
Lk. C. Morgan, a Wellston student, was thrown from a sled with companions while traveling fast on State street Tuesday evening. The sled hit a frozen stone, capsized, and Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises. companion Douglass Earhart was badly shaken as they were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rickey for medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lk. C. Morgan
State Street
Morgan
James Rickey
Douglass Earhart
Wellston
Athens County Telephone Adds 100 Line Board and Night Service
The Athens County Telephone Company expanded its Athens exchange with a new 100 line switch board and added an extra operator this week. Prompt all night service has also begun for the first time since telephones were introduced in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Marriage Licenses Listed in Ohio Notices
Marriage licenses issued include Francis M. Dailey with Margaret Mitchell of Stewart and Ella Warren of Guysville. Elsworth H. Faires with Elsie M. Vanhorn of Glouster. Vinton Cramer of Columbus with Mattie Bobo of Athens. Wm A Reeves of Orbiston with Elizabeth Miller of Derthick. Andrew Murphy of Athens with Emma V Warren of Coolville. Smoke General Grosvenor cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Dailey
Margaret Mitchell
Stewart
Frank Hawk
Canaonville
Ella Warren
Guysville
R. H. Faires
Elsie M. Vanhorn
Glouster
Vinton Cramer
Columbus
Mattie Bobo
Athens
Wm. A. Reeves
Orbisten
Elizabeth Miller
Derthick
Andrew Murphy
Emma V. Warren
Coolville
Lover and mother warn late couple on doorstep
A lover and his partner are urged to part for the night as a mother warns that it is nearly midnight and the girl's father may come down. The scene ends with the lover bowing and leaving.
Daring Save in the Reign of Terror at Chateau Fayette
In Paris during the reign of terror, Jean Truville hides a living heir to the Fayette estate to save Louise de la Fayette from execution. He impersonates the missing son, provides proof via a sworn affidavit, and accepts execution to spare the young noblewoman. After the Bourbon restoration, the duke regains his lands, while Louise mourns beside Jean’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Paris
Marquis de la Fayette
Jean Truville
Jean
Chateau Fayette
Marquise
Louise
America
Lafayette
Louise de la Fayette
Sam Antoine de la Fayette
la Fayette
Rachel Duprey
Fayette
Duke
Chateau
Duke de la Fayette
France
Obla
Pere la Chaise
Jean’ Truville
Laura Egerton
Hair Color Linked to Intelligence Claims Warned
A University of Lille professor reports a link between hair color and intellect, noting chestnut haired schoolboys tend to be cleverest and sit near the bend of the class. Fair haired girls are said to be more studious, while brown haired individuals may excel by individuality and style. red or auburn hair reportedly show less academic distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelleet
University of Lille
Curious Observatories Through History
The earliest observatory stood atop Belus temple, followed by Osymacias tomb in Egypt with a 200 foot golden circle. Benares hosts an ancient site. Europe’s first was Cassell in 1561. Tycho Brahe’s at Uraninburg 1576. Paris 1667. Greenwich older by two years. Nuremberg 1678. Berlin 1711. Bologna tower 1714. Stockholm Utrecht Copenhagen Lisbon observatories formed 1740 1650 1656 1728 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belus
Osymacias
Egypt
Benares
India
Europe
Cassell
Tycho Brahe
Uraninburg
Paris
Greenwich
Nuremberg
Berlin
Bologna
Stockholm
Utrecht
Copenhagen
Lisbon
Remarkable kettle bridges built by Cossack soldiers
Russian and Siberian kettle bridges use multiple lances and cooking kettles to form rafts tied by ropes. Several rafts joined together create a bridge large enough to bear half a ton, allowing an army to cross quickly and safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Siberia
Mackay’s Sarcastic Wit in Carson City Appeal
John Mackay rushed into the Carson City Appeal editorial room to urge Sam Davis to publish a column about Crooks giving a peck of apples to the orphans. Davis asked why, and Mackay explained Crooks would be heartbroken without coverage this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Carson City Appeal
John Mackay
Sam Davis
Sam
John
Davis
Crooks
Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil Ad
In winter many lack exercise causing thick blood and poor circulation leading to disease. Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil claims to revitalize purify and reconstruct without grease fishy odor or taste. Marketed for general health and as a good tonic for children. Sold by druggists. Prepared by Katharinon Chemical Co. St. Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharinon Chemical Co
St. Louis
D A R Ladies Meeting Set At Mrs deSteigner’s Friday
The D A R ladies will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs deSteigner’s. All members with verified papers are asked to attend. Signed by Regent Mrs Lena Grant Armstrong Vice Regent Miss Mary Slattery and Registrar Mrs Grace Poston Biddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
deSteigner
Lena Grant Armstrong
Mary Slattery
Grace Poston Biddle
Railroad Through Canada Aims For Pacific Coast Route
The proposed railroad through Canada intends to traverse vast regions never before explored, linking inland territory to the Pacific coast and expanding access for commerce and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pacific Coast
Not Called For Letters at Athens Post Office List
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office on Monday January 12. Annie Bowden, Daily, Thos. Grim, Miss E M, Hoover Ethel, Keller Hull Jr, Kennon R P Lovell R B, Marrical Janes, Marton Lucile, Simpson Abigail, Wyatt William. Please say advertised when calling. D Gist P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Bowden
Annie
Daily
Thos
Grim
Miss E. M
Hoover
Ethel
Keller
Hull Jr
Kennon
R. P. Lovell
R. B
Marrical
Janes
Marton
Lucile
Simpson
Abigail
Wyatt
William
D. Gist
P. M
Paternity Charge Warrants Charles Mulligan in City Court
A warrant issued for Charles Mulligan in Mayor Logan's court on a paternity charge filed by Elsie Bobo. Mulligan will receive a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mulligan
Logan
Elsie Bobo
Mulligan
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