Beef Inspection Bill and Russia Crisis Commentary
The article notes passage of a beef inspection amendment to the Agricultural bill in the Senate and cites concerns over packers’ influence and inspector bribery risks. It also covers the Russian czarist crisis with the Douma’s demands for a responsible cabinet and possible revolution, plus the appointment of J. W. Johnson as Public Printer and a query about Athens' Fourth of July celebration.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Chicago
House
Athens
All Is Quiet At Plum Run
Special telegram reports to Adjutant General Hughes that Jefferson County mining district sees no unrest as guards remain on duty. Troops guard the mines with eleven hundred soldiers arriving today and orbiting into permanent quarters.
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Columbus
Daily Messenger
Hughes
Jefferson County
Carnival Crowds Enjoy Barkoot Grounds Gala Night
About 3000 people attended last evening at the Barkoot Carnival grounds. The Italian Concert Band on Fountain Square and Dave D Erla’s high dive drew steady crowds. Ten shows ran smoothly with favorites including The City of Jerusalem and The Old Plantation Minstrels. Electric Theatres offered popular moving pictures and special acts drew praise.
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Barkoot
Fountain Square
Dave D’erla
Jerusalem
Dollita
Local Social Roundup in Albany and Surrounding
Dr and Mrs Edgar Carpenter of Bradford returned home after a week with Mr and Mrs E K Carpenter. Mr and Mrs Frank Adkins of Athens visited Mr and Mrs W P Wyatt. Eva Morse and Maud Carpenter called on friends in Athens. Mrs John Richey returned to McArthur after visiting here. Lizzie Cotton of Baltimore left for Pomeroy after visiting relatives. Rose Lindley returned from Washington DC. Goldie Morse and Blanche Gallogly visited Miss Maud Lynch in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Carpenter
Bradford
E. K. Carpenter
Frank Adkins
Athens
W. P. Wyatt
Eva Morse
Maud Carpenter
Athene
John Richey
McArthur
Lizzie Cotton
Baltimore
Pomeroy
Rose Lindley
Washington, D. C
Goldie Morse
Blanche Gallogly
Maud Lynch
Hail Storm Hits Athens With Large Stones
A violent wind rain and hail storm struck Athens at 2 30 pm lasting over half an hour. Much water and hail fell cooling the temperature by over twenty degrees. Hail stones up to five inches around were found near the Messenger office and flood damage occurred as sewers overflowed.
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Athens
Piano Recital At Ohio University Auditorium
The third year pupils of Miss Nellie H VanVorhes from the College of Music Ohio University present an elaborate recital Thursday evening at eight in the University auditorium. The program features Oscie Chrisman Lulu Brickles Madge Newton with Effie Pearl Myers Olive Brown and Frank Bartlett Kurtz as performers. The event promises interest and entertainment for music lovers.
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Nellie H. VanVorhes
College of Music
Ohio University
Oscie Chrisman
Lulu Brickles
Madge Newton
Effie Pearl Myers
Olive Brown
Frank Bartlett Kurtz
For Sale Five Room House in Chauncey Village
For sale a new five room house in the village of Chauncey with Lot 45 by 150 feet. CHAS. MILLER, Chauncey. 6-7-tf-whcky.
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Chauncey
Chas. Miller
Peace in Strike Near as Ohio Miners Consider New 1903 Scale
In Columbus Ohio June 6 miners reject arbitration but plan a counter 1903 scale with new conditions mainly ending pay for dead work. Delegates meet at 9 00 am and joint committee reconvenes at 10 30 am to discuss progress and urge district unity.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pi Beta Phi Girls Entertained Tuesday
Mrs. James Pryor McVay and patronesses hosted the Pi Beta Phi active chapter at Mulberry Street home yesterday afternoon. Nineteen members attended with progressive pedro as the entertainment and light refreshments served.
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PI Beta Phi
James Pryor McVay
Ity
Alston Ellis
Charles Super
T. R. Biddle
Mulberry Street
Pedro
Two visitors Return Home After Columbus Charleston Visit
Miss Fannie Burr of Columbus and Miss Margaret Cooper of Charleston West Virginia, guests of Miss Fay Baker, have returned home after several days with her.
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Fannie Burr
Columbus
Margaret Cooper
Charleston
W. Va
Fay Baker
Henrys Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary in Amesville
Amesville June 6 The twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Carlos Henry living east of town was celebrated with a china themed supper attended by about 50 guests including family friends. Attending were Dr and Mrs C S McDougall and son Gilbert and Mr and Mrs H D Henry and daughter Alice of Athens.
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Amesville
Carlos Henry
Here
China
Henry
C. S. McDougall
Gilbert
H. D. Henry
Alice
Athens
Ames Township Faces Seven Month School Plan
In Ames township the 4 mill tax yields about $35,200 for tuition. Eleven schools would need $3,520 for $40 monthly salaries, leaving a $300 shortfall. Officials may cut the school year to seven months and fund teachers at $40 monthly, hoping better results than eight months at $35.
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Athens
Ames Township
County Teachers’ Institute
Pastors Meet In Monthly Session at Carnegie Library
The Athens County Ministerial Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Carnegie Library Building with twelve pastors present. Rev Chauncey Case of Guysville reviewed Dr Jefferson’s book Quiet Hints to Growing Preachers, drawing strong practical points. The discussion was lively with many lessons shared. the next meeting is set for Monday July 2 at the same venue with Rev Goodrich of Albany M E Church to address the group.
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Athens County Ministerial Association
Carnegie Library
Chauncey Case
Guysville
Jefferson
Baptist Tabernacle
New York City
Goodrich
M. E. Church At
Albany
State Sunday School Convention Opens in Marietta
In Marietta on June 5 delegates from across Ohio gathered for the State Sunday School convention. The event marks a centennial since Ohio’s first Sunday School was formed in Fort Harmar area now part of Marietta. Local leaders prepared extensive receptions and programs, highlighting a distinguished agenda for the gathering.
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Marietta
Ohio
Mary Bird Lake
Fort Harmar
Washington County
Mansfield officials tour Athens Brick plant
Five members of Mansfield City Board of Affairs including the City Engineer visited The Athens Brick Company plant as Mansfield contemplates extensive public works and large brick orders. They were impressed with the Athens brick and may place a large contract locally.
Typhoid illness for Athens National Bank clerk
Fred Alderman, bookkeeper at the Athens National Bank, is ill at his father's home since last Friday and diagnosed with typhoid fever. Miss Nora Darling, a Columbus trained nurse, arrived at 10:30 today to care for him, with friends hoping for a light attack and quick recovery.
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Fred Alderman
Athens National Bank
Nora Darling
Columbus
Alderman
Athens township Board of Health orders dog muzzle and confinement
The Athens township Board of Health resolves that all dogs must be muzzled secured and confined at home due to hydrophobia outbreaks. Dogs found off home premises shall be killed and owners of bitten persons held responsible for all expenses. The order remains in force until further notice.
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Athens
Ohio
Board of Health
Athens Township
Fagan
Pickering and Moore
Board of Health of
Ellison Ellises entertainers host guests at pedro party
Dr and Mrs Alston Ellisevery entertained a large party of friends last evening with eight tables of five handed pedro. An elegant luncheon was served and a musical program featured vocal solos by Miss Clara Bancroft Professor Thomas N Hoover Miss Elizabeth Doddridge of Charleston W Va Mrs George de Camp and Miss Clara Frey of Lima with Professor H R Wilson at the piano.
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Alston Ellisevery
Pedro
Clara Bancroft
Thomas N. Hoover
Elizabeth Doddridge
Charleston
W. Va
George de Camp
Clara Frey
Lima
H. R. Wilson
Local Barber Shop Ownership Changes Prompt Oklahoma Move
Mr. Vinton Miller sold his share in the City Hall barber shop to B. A. Bennett and N. A. Harris of the Harris Studio and left for Oklahoma. Dr. and Mrs. A. P. White, Mrs. Mary White, and Miss Mollie White also depart for their new home in Oklahoma.
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Vinton Miller
City Hall
B. A. Bennett
N. A. Harris
Harris Studio
Oklahoma
A. P. White
Mary White
Miss Mollie
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F. W. Bush
Russia
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France
J. W. Johnson
Waverly
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Plum Run
Ames
Case of
S. S
Kennedy
Sam Sommers
India
Eton
Sam Sommer
Wnship Board OF Health
Standard Oil Company
Palos
Toledo
Glouster
Autpol
Gallipolis
Am ‘Ham ‘Hotam
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M Riddell
P.M Seymour
Taylor & Shaw
Office Warren Building
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Bell Phone
P. D. Patton
Coolville
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