Weather and rail disaster warnings in a wary era
The column discusses climate variability and extreme temperatures across regions, then recounts two railroad disasters on the Big Four line near Fowler and Terre Haute, urging safer transport of explosives and calling for rail reform. It notes nine total railway accidents that day and critiques railroad practices while praising efficiency. It also mentions rabies handling and a Farmers' Institute report from Athens, with political speculation about a Pickaway County candidate.
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Fowler
Ind
Terre Haute
Congress
Appropriations Bill Details Ohio and Rivers Projects
The river and harbor appropriation bill totals 83.47 million dollars with cash 54.63 million available July 1 1907 and 1908 and 48.83 million for continuing contracts. Ohio waters funding covers Sandusky Huron Vermillion Black River Cleveland Fairport Ashtabula Conneaut Muskingum. Ohio River projects include multiple locks and dams led by Marietta East Liverpool Bellaire Gallipolis Cincinnati area with varied continuing sums. The Littlefield liquor interstate commerce bill advances with an 8 to 7 judiciary committee vote. London music hall artists strike continues affecting performances including Camille Clifford at the Tivoli and responses by leading stars.
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Washington
House
Committee of Rivers and Harbors
Ohio Waters
Sandusky
Huron
Vermillion
Black River
Lorain
Cleveland
Fairport Harbor
Ashtabula
Conneaut
Muskingum River
Ohio River
Marietta
East Liverpool
Bellaire
Gallipolis
Cincinnati
Ohio Fish and Game Commission Urges License Law
The Ohio fish and game commission filed its annual report with Governor Harris urging a statewide game wardens system and a hunter's license to fund conservation. It calls for shorter hunting seasons and notes Lakeside hatchery incubated 115000 herring and white fish eggs, with Put-in-Bay hatchery set to open in 1907 doubling capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Fish and Game Commission
Harris
Lakeside
Put-in-Bay
Disavowed Jamaican action angers officials abroad
London and Washington report strain over Governor Swettenham of Jamaica and Admiral Davis dispute. Kingston mayor Tait appeals for aid and materials for quake victims while officials in London and Washington urge recall or disavowal. President and British ministers express gratitude for relief efforts.
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Swettenham
Root
England
Jamaica
Kingston
George B. McClellan
Tait
Washington
State Department
Admiral Davis
Brettenham
Devise
Guanacamo
London
Davis
Island
Haldane
Colonial Office
Alexander Swettenham
United States
Great Britain
Dade's Little Liver Pills Endorsed by Henderson-Crider's Drug
An old ad promotes Dade's Little Liver Pills as a cleanser for the system and a remedy for lazy lives, claiming to improve complexion eyes and mood with bold branding by Henderson-Crider's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade
Henderson-Crider
Miners Convention Site Chosen For 1908 Meeting
Indianapolis selected as next meeting place for United Mine Workers convention in January 1908. Thirteen cities contended for the honor while delegates Thomas Burke of Illinois and Patrick Goday of Pennsylvania were elected to the international congress. Alternates were D H Sullivan of Ohio and Wellington O Connor of Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
United Mine Workers
Thomas Burke
Illinois
Patrick Goday
Pennsylvania
Salzburg
Austria
D. H. Sullivan
Ohio
Wellington O'Connor
Indiana
Inventor of Pink Lemonade Honored On Earth
Levi F. Walter of Bethlehem PA is praised as the inventor of pink lemonade for giving circuses their crowning charm. The piece argues his idea remains a symbol of American spectacle and tradition, lasting through modern change with the pink drink central to the circus experience.
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Levi F. Walter
Bethlehem
America
Walter
Dan Rice
United States
Infant Interred In Catholic Cemetery
Funeral services for Ralph Conrad three weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Josten were held at St Pauls at 8 30 with Rev Father Banahan officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic Cemetery on Lancaster Street. Out of town relatives attending included Mrs John Casey and daughters Grace Helen and Margaret of Columbus and Miss Celia and Mary Cavanaugh of Zaleski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Conrad
Walter Josten
St. Paul’s
Father Banahan
Lancaster Street
John Casey
Grace Helen
Margaret
Columbus
Celia
Mary Cavanaugh
Zaleski
Delivers Talk on Socialism by Noted Speakers
The Tuesday Club gathered at the Read home on South College street with about forty attendees. Mrs De Weese of Chillicothe sang several solos while Dr Elson delivered an engaging lecture on Socialism followed by a club discussion. The next meeting will be at Dr and Mrs W N Alderman's home.
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Will
G. D. Read
Read
South College Street
de Weese
Chillicothe
Elson
W. N. Alderman
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Promised
A 1900s patent remedy claim promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box indicating authenticity.
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E. W. Grove
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Russian Empire
Spain
South Africa
Ledo
Pasteur Institute
Espec
R. W. Dunlap
Willin
Pickaway
Athens Farmers’ Institute
Harbora Ohie
House Committee On Judiciary
Tivoli
Camille Clifford
Adelphi
Fish and Game Com
New York
Logansport
Peru
Julie Florence Walsh
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. F. Walsh
36Th St
New York City
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Earth
Daily Messenger
Messenger
Athens County
Dr. Elson
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