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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
The piece lauds elderly workers and Jewish homes for the aged, condemns patronage in alms and urges humane treatment. It discusses bombs and assassins, calls for swift, discreet punishment, and questions use of laws. It covers public works, street lighting, and interurban traction. It ends praising immigration reform and party principles.
The Mansfield News warns against the bomb habit spreading in the United States, arguing assassination is not revolution and recalling the Fourth Street National Bank explosion in Philadelphia where a cashier was killed and others injured. The piece condemns bomb throwing and calls for civilized restraint.
Citizens urge extended lighting as dark streets linger after night. Superintendent Bell reports funds short by about 10 000 dollars when the current plant was built four years ago. Plant capacity, aging equipment, and limited engines curb full night and all day lighting.
Washington accord notes the resignation of Postmaster General Cortelyou as RNC chair. Vice Chairman Harry S. New assumes leadership. no new chair likely before the next convention or a year hence as party fortunes influence nomination prospects. The chairmanship is an honor and will be reassigned after the 1908 nomination.
The La Follette measure before the Senate would cap railroad workers at sixteen consecutive hours with ten hours rest after the maximum. Proponents cite high accident rates and deaths, urging strict enforcement of safety rules and ending overtime extras to reduce accidents and protect workers.
The solicitor general approves a colonization plan in South Carolina opening a broader immigration discussion. Proposals call for state bureaus to aid the national department by supplying information, while William E. Curtis notes labor scarcity nationwide and Commissioner Sargent sees a potential solution.
The Indiana legislature recently examined primary reform amid party resistance. Proposals include direct nominations with general election safeguards, moving away from conventions. Senator Beveridge argues such changes break down party lines only if policies merit voter support, urging freedom to choose candidates aligned with public interest.
An editorial urges southern states to curb lynching and questions Iowa’s response after a mob abducted and killed a white man in Charles City. It argues authorities must pursue justice and punish lynchers to prevent a lasting blot on the state's reputation. The piece condemns vigilante action as an unspeakable crime.
Pursuant to an order of the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio a sale by auction will be held at one o clock PM at the front door of the Court House in Athens Ohio. The property lies in Fraction No 30 town 11 range 15 Ohio Company Purchase Waterloo Township Athens County and comprises 114 acres more or less with rights of way and a railroad line. Appraised at 1596.00 with at least one third cash due at sale and balance in two installments secured by the premises. Hadley H W Assignee.
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