Electric chair called easiest of deaths says Ohio warden
Ohio Penitentiary warden P D Thomas argues the electric chair is the least painful execution, detailing high voltage effects and the rapid stoppage of heart action. He cites respiration paralysis, blood changes, and heat in the body, while noting summer executions are easier. He also contrasts fallible revival myths.
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Pen Warden
William Beebe
Olumbus
P. D. Thomas
Ohio Penientiary
Warden Thomas
Thamis
Thomas
Prohibs Regarded as Joke in Meigs County Century Ago
OMEROY July 9 Prohibs were a joke in Meigs and surrounding county days. The piece recalls early Prohibition era conventions and figures like J Q Speaker Tomcroy attorney John A Meyers Willam Derry Squire W F Noeare W H Dutton and W V Lasher who attended in 40 years ago when the movement was weak yet persisted in county politics.
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C. A. Hartley Messenger
Omeroy
Pomeroy
Iil
Prohibs
Remington Hotel
J. Q. Speaker
Tomcroy
Mr. Speaker
John A. Meyers
Willam Derry
Squire W. F. Noeare
Nease Settlement
W. H. Dutton
Harrisonville
W. V. Lasher
Midalaport
Goldfield Yuka Mine Yields 50 Million Over 23 Years
In California at Yuka gold field near Arysvale, after 23 years of dredging the plac er operation has produced 50 million dollars in gold. About 375.9 million cubic yards of sand and gravel were moved to obtain 8 cents worth of gold per ton. The firm employs 200+ workers, uses electricity for a city of 60 000, and attributes its success to modern machinery and methods. A 49 era miner could gain only about 16 cents daily from the same workings.
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Arysville
Cal
Yuka
Panama Canal
Twenty six mile cave in the Ural Mountains discovery
A vast twenty six mile cave in the Ural mountains reveals ancient ice age history with rainbow-hued stalactites and subterranean rivers. A nearby lake area yielded artifacts dating to ancient Persia and medieval fortifications from the fourteenth century. Also, Smithsonian adds a ninety five pound topaz from Brazil to its collection, valued around three thousand dollars, with another similar stone at the Field Museum.
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Europe
Hussia
Ural Mountains
Cycus
World's Oldest Newspapersman Found in China
A long illustrated reminiscence traces William L. Downie and his ancestor Crosbie family ties in Columbus and Pomeroy. The piece recounts Downie's voyage to China as a railroad agent, the origins of Chinese journalism, and the dream of preserving an old Crosbie home with the new owner returning to remodel it. The narrative intertwines family legends, the voyage, and the emergence of modern Chinese press.
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Bill Downie
Susan
Sears
National Geographic Magazine
HINA
Cal Harty
North America
Messenger
Scotland
China
Pes
William L. Downie
Northcliffe
England
Crosbie
Wavesler
Harry Shegun
Hongkong
Moore
Ting-fang
Susan Crosbie
United States
Jin
Jhouse and Grounds
Ledo & Ohio Central Railroad
Anj
Alexander Downie
Hu Pao
Ming
Colum
Sin Wan Pao
Pomeroy
Ohio
Taghth Avenue
Merrick
Columbus
Downie
Too Hunt Hill
Crosbies
Lean
Ila
Ie Ae Catimedes
Remp
Dor Schaefer
Franklin Price Knott
Lincoln Hill
Kashmir
Knott
Orient
Japan
Ohetograph Geisha
Mt. Fail
Atary
Herfeld
Valey
Bali
Dutch East
Royal Court Returns First Color Pictures Amid Renovation
An account describes the royal court’s display of the first color photographs, noting a structural transformation from an old home to a modern brick and slate clad complex. The Maha vestala of Kashmir is mentioned as overseeing the headquarters, with National Geographic teachers linked to the project.
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Mahavestala
Kashmir
National. Geographic
Hundreds Enlist to Protect the Union in Local County
A historical county survey shows hundreds enlisted to defend the Union with not more than fifty veterans remaining active. No Grand Army post currently in operation, reflecting a waning veteran presence while Civil War memory endures locally.
Spanish American Soldiers Fever in Meigs County
IDDLEPORT July 9 A canvass shows hundreds of Meigs county residents went to the Civil War front yet fewer than fifty remain. No Grand Army posts are active. a few survive by sentiment or per capita tax. In Pomeroy old veteran J M Lyman kept the post alive until his recent death. Orange township once sent a full company and parts of others. now only one old soldier remains. Rutland township
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Eure
Syracuse
Veterana
Middleport
Racine
Meigs
Marga
Ottaeniacs
Sca Tevillin
Jon
L. N
Uy One
Gerber
Steel
Wil Russell
Bell
Haiti
Huntington
Istier
Golumbus
Aagle
Island of
Den
Emerson G. Harper
Thomas
Loy Bottom
American Museum
Fork Creek
Morrow
New York
Big Horn
Pomeroy
Beech Grove
H. Hysell
D. B. Harlinger
Hysell
Fourth West Virginia Infantry
Hill
Cheshire
Rockspringa
Comrades
Rutland
Ta«diana
Colorado
TempRessee
Olfer States
C. A. Hartley
Messenger
Iddleport
Meigs County
J. M. Lyman
Orange Township
Rutland Township
Lindy Joins Those Who Did It Alone
A Washington National Geographic Society bulletin salutes solo explorers. David Livingstone, Henry Stanley, Alexander Selkirk, Joshua Slocum, and Harry Pidgeon are listed as daring individuals who accomplished feats alone. The piece notes dangers of solitary travel, cites Colter and Boone, and mentions Peary and Rock with caveats on collaboration and discovery.
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Lindy
Chaves
A. Lindbergh
Uw Choice Company
David Livingstone
Henry Stanley
Alexander Selkirk
Robinson Cruoc
Joshua Stocum
Harry Pidgeon
Andrew S. Rowan
John Colter
Galahad
Saya A
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Westminister Abbey
Africa
Congo
Livingstone
Udi
Explorer
New England
Joshua Slocum
Los Angeles
Pidgeon
Daniel Boone
David Thompson
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
Keipers
Lewis and Clark
Yellowstone Park
Colter
Daniel Defoe
Friday
Robinson Crusoe
Selkirk
Crusoe
Jaunt Fernandez Island
Belkirk
Newlyweds Face Monthly Bills For Honeymoon Plan
Mass July 9 new concept lets newlyweds pay instalments for honeymoons through a Boston tourist agency launched to help teachers visit Europe. The scheme attracted June brides and grooms with slim bank accounts and rapidly expanded as agencies consider contract adoption. Also notes Americans walk more and buy shoes, and Germany's auto growth.
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Oston
Mass
Boston
Europe
No Finance Corporation
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Cohn
York
Beebe
First County
West
Downie Home
Livingstone, Stanley
Sir Galahad
Legion
America
Germany
United Au
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