Semi Centennia l Republican Jubilee and era overview
A Philadelphia philippic traces the Republican Party roots from 1856, noting Lincoln’s 1860 victory and anti slavery platform. It discusses the party’s evolution, Populist dissolution in Nebraska, and lingering third parties while critiquing tariff and naval spending talk. It also touches on editorials about a new airship over Washington and a playful jab at beef pricing.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Nebraska
Washington
Cambridge Votes Wet After Two Years of Dry Rule
Cambridge, the original dry city of Cae, ends its two year local option period by popular vote. Reported to harbor thirty six speakeasies funded by patrons, the town appears to have tired of prohibition and moved to permit saloons.
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Cambridge
Cae
The Young American July Number Enlarged Issue
The July issue of The Young American appears in new enlarged form with a striking look for young amateur publishers. It features a story about the San Francisco earthquake disaster and includes several half tone illustrations.
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San Francisco
Leather and Shoes Care Advice From Milwaukee
The article extols old fashioned tan bark cow leather greased weekly with tallow fat for comfort and longevity. It urges oiling shoes at least twice a month, suggests changing shoes frequently for heavy walkers, and stresses proper fit to prevent foot fatigue.
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Milwaukee Wisconsin
Pity Points and Courtroom Oddities in a Rural Chronicle
Humorous vignettes recount dry weather woes, a jail sentence, a roguish whiskey tasting in Morgan County, a court clerk misdirection, and a Pasteur Institute glow of satire. Names include Judge Wood and Judge Lynch as well as local residents, with light social mischief and rustic commentary.
The Eighth Wonder Escurial Palace in Spain
The Escurial palace near Toledo Spain is described as the eighth wonder and the most magnificent edifice in the world. It contains 1 860 rooms 6 200 windows and doors 50 staircases 73 fountains 48 wine cellars 8 organs and 51 bells. Its circumference is about 2800 feet. It was dedicated to St Lorenzo with foundations laid to resemble a grid iron.
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Toledo
Spain
Lorenzo
Were United in Holy Wedlock
A quiet home wedding took place at the Rustin home on Franklin avenue Friday at three o clock. Miss Jennie Rustin and Mr James Klingenburg of Columbus were married by Dr Thomas L Lowe. They will live in Columbus after a short country visit. Both families extend warm wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Rustin
Franklin Avenue
Jennie Rustin
Williams. Rustin
James Klingenburg
Columbus
Thos. L. Lowe
Christian Church
Klingenbur
Pletcher, Brown & Co
Athens
Mishawaka Postmaster Injured In High Speed Auto Crash
In Osceola Indiana a Mishawaka postmaster D A Shaw driving at about 35 mph rolled the car three times injuring Shaw and three others Mrs J A Winn and Mr and Mrs S W Schuyler All were unconscious and feared fatalties may result due to steering gear failure at a curve. In Knoxville Tennessee a dynamite blast at Walton Construction camp No 2 killed three men and injured five others including Ben S Howell of Churchill. The explosion occurred near Kingsport.
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South Bend
Ind
D. A. Shaw
Mishawaka
Indiana
Osceola
Shaw
J. A. Winn
S. W. Schuyler
Knoxville
Tenn
Walton Construction Company
Ben S. Howell
Churchill, Tenn
Nezer Kingsport
Albany In A Tally-Ho Dance Night In Athens
A Tally-Ho party in Athens enjoyed a pleasant summer evening with a drive to Albany, dinner at Hotel Gilligly, and a dance by the Albany Dancing Club. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. H. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ward, Mrs. W. C Wells, Amesville, Mr. John Roan, Mr. H. H. Haning, Mr. C. G. O Bleness, Mr. James Roan, Miss Mame O Bleness, Miss Rosa Minear, and Miss Grace Stickney.
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Athens
Albany
Hotel Gilligly
W. C Wells
Amesville
John Roan
H. H. Haning
C. G. O'Bleness
James Roan
Mame O’bleness
Rosa Minear
Grace Stickney
Needle Club Hosts Sunnyside Guests in Delightful Afternoon
Mrs. W. C. Hudson entertained the Sunnyside Needle Club and many guests at her Sunnyside Drive home Friday afternoon. Elegant refreshments were served as members and visitors shared a pleasant time with attendees including Mrs. A. E. Moore Mrs. W. A. Bentley Mrs. A. B. Bethel Mrs. C. M. Copeland and others from Ter a Alta W. Va. and Chicago.
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A. E. Moore
W. A. Bentley
A. 8. Bethel
C. M. Copeland
Edward Schioss
Henry Williams
J. T. Merwin
W. F. Mer<r
W. B. Lawrence
P. B. Lawrence
D. M. Burchfield
James A. Palmer
Martha Wolf
Frank Phillips
S. E. Hedges
Park Carpenter
Andrew Murphy
H. D. Henry
Hall
E. M. Mills
W. -. Moler
A. A. Atkinson
A. Snow
L. C. Reed
Tera Alta
W. Va
J. EB. Snow
Chicago
Funeral of Mrs. Boice Arrives in Athens for Service
The remains of Mrs. Augustin Boice who died in Indianapolis will arrive in Athens today with her husband and several relatives. The funeral will be held from Major L. M. Jewett's home tomorrow at 5 39 PM conducted by Rev. O B Pershing of the First Presbyterian Church. Family members from Stanton W Va Chillicothe Higbee Beebe are among out of town attendees.
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Augustin Boice
Indianapolis
Athens
Alice Newell
William Doddridge
Mentone
L. M. Jewett
O. B. Pershing
First Presbyterian Church
Adelle
Roosevelt Carries Pen From Signing Meeting to Beveridge
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay presents Senator Beveridge with the pen used to sign the agricultural bill containing meat inspection provisions. He lauds Beveridge for exposing packing-house abuses and cites congressional acts lauded as major progress.
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Beveridge
Loeb
Washington
Sagamore Hill
Kermit
Long Island City
Roosevelt
Congress
Foreigners Fear Japs In Manchurian Tariff Change
A special discount in the Manchurian railway tariff lowers prices on tobacco and select commodities. Foreigners fear the rebate system favors Japanese goods and may widen economic advantages for Japan.
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Tokio
Rioting in Peoria ends in triple risk and death
William Bowman a railroad yardsmaster in Peoria Illinois drove his wife and three children from their home at gunpoint and then fatally shot himself dying within an hour authorities report. In Lima Ohio Harry Hammond found guilty faces possible fines and prison for alleged violations tied to anti trust law indictments against several bridge companies and their agents.
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Peoria, Ill
William Bowman
Lima, O
Harry Hammond
Canton Bridge Company
Huston & Cleveland
Columbus
Canton
Oregon
Bellefontaine Bridge
Bracken Bridge Company
Cincinnati
Cleveland Construction Company
Frithjof Arrives at Tromsoe and Plans Airship Shed
The Well man steamship Frithjof reached Spitzbergen with Major Hersey and 18 others, landing supplies at Dane Island using ice blocks as rafts. An airship shed will be built nearby where S. A. Andre died in 1896. Frederick Henry Cossitt, killed in the Salisbury express wreck, was allied to New York Society and had just married Antona Dugro. the couple planned a European tour this summer.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Wellman-Chicago Record-Herald
Frithjof
Spitzbergen
Major Hersey
Dane Isand
S. A. Andre
Mr. Wellman
Spitzberg
New York
Frederick Henry Cossitt
American Express
Salisbury
England
George Eggleston Dodge
A. D. Juillard
Antona Dugro
P. Henry Dugro
Europe
Judge
Mason City Strike Shuts Street Car Lines
In Mason City Iowa on July 2 a general strike halted all Mason City Street Car Company and Mason City and Clear Lake interurban lines as workers demand higher wages.
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Mason City
Iowa
Mason City Street Car Company
Clear Lake
Death of Sir Wilfrid Lawson MP at 77 in London
Sir Wilfrid Lawson Liberal member for the Camborne division of Cornwall died in London aged 77 after a period of illness.
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London
Sir Wilfrid Lawson
Camborne
Cornwall
Village of Chauncey proposed in Dover Township
Athens county commissioners record a June 13 1906 session noting a petition signed by over thirty electors requesting organization of a village in Dover township Athens county Ohio The territory description covers multiple lots from River Lot 345 to Lot 762 and along canals and streams The proposed village would be named The Village of Chauncey with 800 inhabitants Edwin D Sayre named agent for petitioners The hearing is set for August 14 1906 at 1 P M in the county auditor's office Athens Ohio
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Board of County Commissioners
Athens County
Ohio
Dover Township
Chauncey
Edwin D. Sayre
Athens
Examinations Schedule For Teachers In Several Towns
Notice to teachers outlines examination dates for Elementary High School and Special Certificates. Examinations set on the first Saturday of each month in Athens for certain certificates and specific months for others. Additional exams planned at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster May June and July. Boxwell exams in Athens Guysville and Glouster on specific Saturdays. By order of the Board of Examiners.
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Athens
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
Guysville
Board of Examiners
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Mony
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Pasteur Institute
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Needle Club
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Sunnyside
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Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt
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