Long Session Predicted as Ohio Legislature Opens
Columbus, Jan. 20. The Ohio legislature opened with talk of a lengthy session as both houses debate adjournment dates. Governor Harmon urges probes into Cincinnati municipal affairs and Cleveland irregularities, stronger state department oversight, tax and depository reforms, and a Lincoln birthday holiday. Temperance legislation also appears, along with mileage accountability bills.
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Columbus
House
Senate
Mather
Judiciary Committee
Reed
Wood
Shankland
Lake
Phillips
Geauga
Thorne Baker
Committee of Committees
Baker
General Assembly
Harmon
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Howe Senate
Washington
Anti-Saloon League
Wood County
Crist
Common Pleas
Assembly
Bense
Ottawa
Fashion mimicry noted in shifting style trends
Observations on a woman’s fashion behavior show a pattern of criticism one day followed by imitation the next. The change suggests social dynamics around personal expression and influence in style communities.
Elected to Office Spokane Printer Shorty French Won Assessor Post
A. E. French known as Shorty French, 52 inches tall and 78 pounds, has taken over as assessor of Columbia county Washington with Dayton as headquarters. He is 45, a Wisconsin native who moved to Columbia county in 1892 after touring much of the US and Canada. The couple's daughter and Mrs. French weigh under 70 pounds. the family is small compared with the average. The nickname Shorty will stick in the Inland Northwest.
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Shorty” French
Columbia County
Washington
Dayton
Shorty
Northwest
Checkers Comedy Staged By Jolly Jesters At College
A popular society comedy Checkers dramatized from a Henry M. Blossom Jr. novel will be staged by the Jolly Jesters in March. The piece, a protest against games of chance, ran 200 nights in New York and features a strong comedic cast led by Ralph Walburn and Lee Wood with Edith Gage Sadie Martin and Grace Gardner among the players.
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Checkers
Marsh
Henry M. Blossom, Jr
New York
New
Mine Strike Settled At Trimble Mine Of Hisylvania Coal
A ten day dispute at the Trimble mine ended when workers returned to duty after the company agreed to a miner elected by locals. The Hisglvania Coal Co plans its annual meeting the first Monday in February to elect a successor to J. M. White of Pittsburgh, former company president.
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Trimble
Hisylvania Coal Company
Hisglvania Company
J. M. White
Pittsburg
Daniel Livingston Dies at 91 in Troy Township
Coolville Ohio June 2 26 Daniel Livingston died at his home in Troy township near there Sunday from ailments of old age. He was born in Pennsylvania and lived in this county nearly seventy years largely in Carthage township. He was 91 years 3 months and 3 days old. He was father to Mrs M M Riley and William Livingston of this city David Livingston of Little Hocking and Adolphus Livingston of Veranda West Virginia.
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Coolville
Daniel Livingston
Troy Township
Pennsylvania
Carthage Township
Death of Mrs McMasters in Indianapolis
The death of Mrs John L McMasters wife of Judge McMasters occurred this morning in Indianapolis after more than a year of failing health. Born and raised in Athens she was a step-daughter of Mrs Sarah Steenrod who has been in Indianapolis for two months.
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McMasters
John L. McMasters
Judge McMasters
Indianapolis
Athens
Sarah Steenrod
Steenrod
Who will take care of the tales when the women get Rens righ
A fragmentary line ponders gender roles and authorship as the community debates who preserves local tales when women regain prominence in storytelling. The text hints at social change and cultural duty without naming individuals or events.
Lincoln centenary to be national holiday observance planned
President Roosevelt urged Congress to declare February 12 a national holiday for the Lincoln centenary. Ohio University faculty discussed observance and named a joint committee with the Commercial Club to arrange the centenary celebration. Members include Dean K. E. W. Chubb and professors Hoover and Martzolff, with additional club appointees Sayre Bush and Skinner.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Ohio University
KE. W. Chubb
T. N. Hoover
C. L. Martzolff
Commercial Club
Messrs
Eri. D. Sayre
F. W. Bush
B. O. Skinner
Phrase about a woman's dress and pina storage
A remark notes that a woman has a place on her dress where she keeps a lot of pina. The line implies a humorous or risqué interpretation of fashion and hidden items.
Local Fanciers Win Winnings In Barred and Other Classes
Prizewinners announced for Barred Rock, Cockerels, Pullets and Pens. Winners include C W Henderson of Athens and J Welch & Son of Athens with 90 percent marks. Judge Shaner scored White Plymouth Rocks and Buff Rocks this morning and this afternoon.
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Hens
C. W. Henderson
Athens
William Simona
Glouster
J. Welch & Sons
Cutler
William McElfresh
Trimble
Cockerels
J. Welch & Son
J. P. Blackwood
H. L. Baker
Shaner
Was It a Bluft or the Truth in Bigamy Trial
The trial of George Willie of Sugar Creek, a native-born Turk who recently married Lizzie Davis of Sugar Creek, charged with bigamy, resumed before Squire Rose at City Hall. Proceedings showed letters from a supposed Syria wife, read by an interpreter, but objections by defense limited the relevance of the evidence.
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George Willie
Sugar Creek
Lizzie Davis
Squire
Ben
Willie
Syria
J. P.wood, Jr
To Attend State Meetings
J A Palmer secretary of the local board of health travels to Springfield Ohio to visit the Masonic Home and will attend the annual meeting on Thursday and Friday.
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J. A. Palmer
Board of Health
Springfield
Masonic Home
Palmer
Miners Open 20th UMWA Convention in Indianapolis
The nineteenth annual gathering begins at Tomlinson Hall with welcomes and calls for unity. President Lewis and VP White present their reports as two weeks of sessions commence amid factional tensions and hoped loyalty to the union.
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Indinapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
Lewis
White
Roosevelt Letter Delays California Anti-Japanese Bills
The publicized telegram from President Roosevelt urges California lawmakers to hold pending anti-Japanese measures. It warns such bills risk provoking a fresh influx of Japanese laborers and emphasizes the need for national harmony and prudent policy, reflecting concerns about the state’s stance and broader immigration issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gillette
California
United States
Japan
Governor Gillette Signals No Legislation Against Japanese
Sacramento January statement from Governor Gillette declares there will be no bills targeting Japanese residents in this legislative session. The pledge addresses policy direction amid debates over immigration and race.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gillette
Senate raises salaries for top federal offices
The Senate fixed the president’s salary at 10000 per year and the vice president and speaker at 15000 each. The chief justice’s pay rose to 15000 while associate justices increased from 12500 to 14500. An amendment granting 1000 for horse and carriage for the vice president and speaker was struck from the bill.
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Washington
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of the United States
House moves to budget bills amid Willett speech reference
Washington on January 20, the house ordered Representative Willett of New York’s attack on the president referred to a special committee. The body then proceeded with recent appropriation bills, approving pensions and urgent measures without delay as the naval appropriation bill came up for consideration.
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Washington
Willett
New York
House of Representatives
Old Man Pride Shines From Quiet Streets
A reflective piece highlights an elderly man’s quiet pride in his daily routines and steadfast dignity. Neighbors note his consistent acts of kindness, while local historians recall his long residence and quiet contributions to the community.
Disputed Rent Terms Highlight Owner Tenants Tensions
A landowner and renter clash over what counts as reasonable use and terms for the dwelling. The dispute centers on expectations for maintenance costs, repairs, and fair rent adjustments between the two parties.
Letter from Wilbur Gordy Responds to Alumni Sympathy
A 1909 Springfield letter from Wilbur F. Gordy, brother of Prof J P Gordy, thanks alumni and former students for their sympathy. He notes the strong influence of his brother as a teacher and expresses appreciation for the warm regard shown by Martzolff and the alumni.
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Wilbur F. Gordy
Prof
J. P. Gordy
Martzolff
Dr. Gordy
Springfield
Mass
Professor Martzolff
Allison Home Burned Today
The old Allison home near Luhrig burned this morning at about 9 o clock, consuming the house and contents. Henry Roricks, the agent of the Alisons, occupied the premises and is left destitute with no insurance. Fire origin unknown, front part ignited while Roricks was in the rear yard and no containment was possible.
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Luhrig
Allison
Henry Roricks
Alisons
Roricks
Fire Rips Chicago Water Works Crib Trapping Men
A blaze at the Chicago water works crib a mile and a half from shore traps about a hundred workers. A magazine explosion sparked the fire and crews rescued some, while twenty three men died and forty were injured.
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Chicago
Receiver Appointed for Mohr & Minton Coal Co
H V Atkinson, Clerk of the courts of Vinton county, appointed by the court as receiver for the Mohr Minton Coal company, the largest coal operator in Vinton county. The company’s general offices are in Columbus. The receiver is brother of C BE Atkinson, assistant supervisor at the Athens State Hospital.
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McArthur, O
H. V. Atkinson
Vinton County
Mohr & Minton Coal Company
Columbus
C. BE. Atkinson
Athens State Hospital
Albany Lodge Purchases Third Story of Bank Building
Albany January 20 special The Albany Lodge No 785 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons purchases the third story of the bank building. Lodge rooms measure 37 by 44 feet with a 24 by 33 banquet room and other spaces aimed at a modern headquarters. Trustees are B B Lewis and John Lindley with about one hundred members. Dr A L Holmes chairs the furnishing committee. Walls will feature many colored tints and extensive decorations.
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Bank
Albany
B. BE. Lewis
John Lindley
A. L. Holmes
Knoxville man attends Southern Ohio Poultry show
JL B Audigier of Knoxville Tennessee visits the city for the winter show of the Southern Ohio Poultry association. He is secretary and treasurer of The Industrious Hen, a poultry publication.
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JL. B. Audigier
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Ohio Poultry Association
Audigier
Bremen Firms Race to Drill New Local Wells
In Bremen Ohio on January 18 reports show multiple oil firms rushing to drill new wells. Bremen company aims for a new well on the Newton farm near the Avelon well. Eureka hopes to finish a casing on Simeon Poling’s land. Kerr targets a 260 acre site east of Holiday farm. Crossenville directors plan a February meeting to place more wells. Hock-Hocking has ordered three derricks and will start drilling soon.
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Bremen
Newton
Rushcreek Land and Ol
Avelon
John Ashbaugh
Huston
Rushcreek Land and Oil Company
Stoner
Eureka Company
Ihe
Simeon Poling
Maxwell
Kerr Company
Robert Kerr
Avelon Company
Crossenville Company
Hock-Hocking Company
Gullum Offered Berth With Marion Team This Summer
Frank Gullum, Chillicothe high school professor and former Ohio University star pitcher, reportedly received an offer to join the Marion baseball team for the coming season. Marion, a leading Ohio State League club, would add Gullum’s pitching and fielding prowess to its roster. Gullum led Chillicothe football last season and is well known in southern Ohio athletics.
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Marion
Frank Gullum
Chillicothe High School
Gullum
Veteran Reed committed to Athens State Hospital
William Reed, 43, a Spanish American War veteran, was committed to Athens State Hospital Tuesday after examination in probate court. Medical witnesses Dr. E. A. Secoy and H. T. Phillips testified. Reed, a Chauncey resident, had previously been confined at the Columbus institution for feeble minded youth as a boy.
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William Reed
Athens State Hospital
Lynch
Dre. E. A. Secoy
H. T. Phillips
Reed
Chauncey
Columbus
Delinquent Tax Lands Sold in Athens County
Athens county tax lands were sold by County Treasurer Woodworth at noon Tuesday. Several bidders attended and much of the advertised land was sold quickly while nearly all unsold plots were redeemed by payment. The total receipts from the sale did not exceed $1000.
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Athens County
Woodworth
Poultry Show Opens with Strong Attendance and Scoring Underway
Judge A. B. Shaner of Lanarkis arrived in Athens after a late delay to judge the Poultry Show. About six hundred birds entered, including fifty six in the White and Barred Plymouth Rocks class, with scoring to finish Friday. Opening day crowds filled the hall as inquiries and excitement grew over poultry sales and quality.
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A. B. Shaner
Lanarkis
Athens
Shaner
Thesenger
Barred Rocks
Athena
Two Bootleggers Arrested in Columbus and Athens
William Ayers and Mose Nuby, both described as colored, were arrested in Columbus and brought to Athens Tuesday night by Chief Finsterwald and Deputy Sheriff Lowry. The pair, linked to prior Athens arrests, were identified after tips and telephoned alerts. Orwell Hewitt, buyer for liquor from both men, is the star witness. Rolling remains jailed as bondman issues occur. Ayers and Nuby to be arraigned later Tuesday afternoon before Mayor Hedges.
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William
Bul”) Ayers
Mose Nuby
Columbus
Athens
Finsterwald
Lowry
Ayers
Nuby
Pinsterwald
Seventh Street
High Street
Orwell Hewitt
Hewitt
New City Directory Contemplated by Directory Promoter
W. T. Reeds, an experienced city directory promoter, is in Athens observing prospects for a modern Athens and Nelsonville city directory and a county gazetteer for Athens County. He plans to hire a crew to gather data and starts preliminary arrangements.
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W. T. Reeds
Athens
Nelsonville
Athens County
Reeds
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