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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
4
Republicans oppose Herrick renomination in Ohio governor race
Appointees and sympathizers praise Geo Cox for backing Governor Herrick, but Athens county Republicans voice broad opposition to a second term. They call for a delegation to the state convention to support a candidate they can conscientiously back, with 75 percent opposed to renominating Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo B.cox
Hamilton County
Herick
Cox
Herrick
Ohio
Foraker
Athens County
Glouster councilmen accept nominal three-dollar fee
A Glouster council contemplates paying members two dollars per meeting, arguing small stipends deter graft while critics say the pay is unappreciated and insufficient. The council limits meetings to once monthly, sparking debate on municipal reform and citizen cost estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Legislative Branch
Evangelistic Services End with Fifteen Accessions at Factory
Evangelistic meetings at Factory concluded last Friday evening with fifteen new members joining the church. The community presented Pastor Rev. L. M. Baker and his family a generous gift of substantial items valued around $25, strictly a donation, not a salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Baker
Ground Broken by John Campbell on Corner of State and Court
John Campbell breaks ground for a three story 90 by 90 foot building at State and Court. The first floor will house four store rooms with plate glass fronts, the second floor will be offices, and the third floor assembly halls. The project aims to modernize the corner into a premier village business spot. The text also notes global river discharge into the sea at about 86 cubic miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Campbell
State and
Court Streets
Prodigy Minds Solve Complex Arithmetics Instantly
The article surveys child prodigies famed for instant solutions to difficult math problems. It cites Zeruls Colburn, George Bidder, and Vito Mangiamele, noting their answers appeared by intuition and lacked explainable mental steps. Jedediah Buxton’s case contrasts intellect with nonacademic focus on counting swords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeruls Colburn
United States
London
George Bidder
London Stock Exchange
M. Arango
M. Libri
M. Lacroix
Paris
Vito Mangiamele
M. Arago
Jedediah Buxton
Jedediah
Carrick
German Soldier In Uniform Only During Service Says Officer
A German military anecdote recalls Lt Swartz disguising in civilian clothes in Berlin. He met his colonel while in plain dress, claimed to be a visiting brother, and avoided detection. The colonel warned the trespasser that a future visit would earn ten days in close confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Swartz
Leutenant
Schurtz
Early Torpedo Efforts Amid War Knots 16th Century To 1804
Historical note recounts rudimentary explosive devices used to sink ships. From early sixteenth century trials to British attempts in the American Revolution and a 1804 Boulogne catamaran device. A lead chest packed with powder and clockwork pistol fired after a timer, but yielded no valuable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
Barber
Socrates and Ulf Wisen Discuss Henpecked Greek Tales
A schoolmaster recounts anecdotes about Socrates and Xanthippe. He compares wives of famous men to reveal wit and hardship, noting Xanthippe’s alleged discipline and Socrates’ resilience while hinting at philosophical insight and humor across eras.
Mustard Plaster Mixtures For Safe Use
An experienced guide offers Do not blister mustard plaster tips. Mix three parts flour to one part mustard, moisten with white of egg, and place between two cotton cloths. Do not exceed twenty minutes. Egg white prevents blistering. adjust flour to mustard strength as needed.
Early Liverpool and Manchester Railway Facts
The Liverpool to Manchester rail line opened in 1830 with Lime Street not yet finished. Trains ran three per weekday and two on Sundays, later expanding to six in each class on weekdays and two on Sundays. Journeys covered 31 miles in about two hours, stirring complaints over speed and optimism about future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Manchester
Wapping
Lime Street
Liverpool Post
MacVeagh Secures Sudden Supreme Court Adjournement
In a notable Washington incident, Wayne MacVeagh successfully adjourned the Supreme Court before the hour to catch the 4 o'clock train to Philadelphia. He told the court he wished to go home, and the chief Justice granted the adjournment without protest, allowing him to depart for his train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVeagh
Wayne MacVeagh
Supreme Court
Washington
Philadelphia
The Majesty of Law and Its Enforcers
A reflection on how the law’s majesty rests in its enforcement and the courts’ authority. The New Orleans Picayune argues contempt comes not from criminals but from officers failing to uphold law and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Picayune
Trustworthy Servant Questioned by Mrs Brown
Mrs Green debates hiring a servant and asks if the candidate is honest. Mrs Brown vouches for the girl, stating she is perfectly honest and never stole or misused guidance during the time with her.
Between Jones and wife lingual ground makes speeches
A Detroit Free Press quip notes Jones and his wife cover a wide linguistic range with a sharp after dinner speech by him and an effective before breakfast one by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Detroit Free Press
Harduppy Defends Receipted Bills As Proofs
London Judy quips that Harduppy never destroys a receipted bill and would rather frame them as curiosities in his parlor. The remark presents a playful view of credit records and quirky habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asuuriosities
London
Retaining Faith in a Critic Says Pall Mall Magazine
A Pall Mall Magazine remark suggests one should avoid viewing works a critic attacks to preserve belief in criticism. The quote cautions readers about letting negative reception erode trust in evaluative standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mal Magazine
Doniner
Hayenrn Heroo Sundial Island Chain Described
A promontory named Hayen Heroo rises 3000 feet above the Ajgean sea and casts a moving shadow that touches a series of islands at regular intervals, forming a circle of hour marks. The feature is described as the world’s largest sundial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayenrn Heroo
Ajgean Sea
Hayen Heroo
A Juggler's Feat and a High Tower Turnip Toss
A wager story of Koyoshi Zavetto, a juggling performer, who bit a fork between his teeth and caught a turnip thrown from a tower in England at a distance near one hundred feet, showcasing a daring stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koyoshi Zavetto
England
Cure For Extravagance: Budapest Husband Arrested Over Wife Lockup
August Kund was detained in Budapest after keeping his wife confined for three months. He claimed affection for his wife and argued she would blow the family funds on hats and outfits if allowed to leave. During captivity she stayed content in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kund
Budapest
Kund
Linen and Blanketsa Trail of Textile History
Linen began in London as an early fabric in 1253 and blankets followed by 1840, evolving into a common household commodity. The notes highlight early origins and gradual spread of woven goods into general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Dickens
Charlies
Nicholas Murray Butler
Xanthippe
Law
Centennial Atlas
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Centennial Ass’n
Athens
R. C. M. Hastings
B. & O S-W. Best Line
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MIT
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Ind
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P. McCarty
Cincinnati
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Washington, BaltiMore and Philadelphia
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Valley of the Potomac
O. P. McCgarty
Athens Opera House
Hoyt
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