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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

4

Peace and disarmament amid a wary world

The State Journal surveys Roosevelts labor safety view as a model for fairness while debating disarmament at The Hague It highlights arbitration as civilization core and warns of Japan US tensions over race and diplomacy with California coast incidents looming as risk of naval conflict grows.

The Hague Russia Japan Pacific California Philippines Hawaiian Islands United States Rojesventsky

Cynthia Westover Alden A Sunshine Society Pioneer

Cynthia Westover Alden, President General of the International Sunshine Society, rose from Iowa roots to Colorado frontier life. She rescued, protected, and aided others from a young age, led education efforts in Boulder, and later worked in journalism and customs while building a global network of over 200,000 members committed to practical kindness and Christian spirit.

Cynthia Westover Alden International Sunshine Society America Oliver S. Westover Iowa Colorado Rockies Boulder State University New York Sunshine Society John Alden Wm. C. Mack Rgoé

Sunflower Philosophy Fragments on Modern Manners

A column of wry observations on modern behavior spans rain and church timing, costume scares, child behavior, working girls, and social manners. It notes the shifting respect for self and the quirks of mothers and boys as well as fashion and trains left behind.

Witty Observations on Romance and Luck in Everyday Life

A satirical set of vignettes contrasts conductors with gentlemen and romance with appearance. It notes small flaws like loud socks, then pieces together how chance and judgment shape fortunes. The piece warns that real Opportunity rarely resembles glossy investment ads promising high profits.

Baseball scores and standings from national league games

Baseball results list from Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia Boston New York and other clubs. Batteries and pitchers named include Smith Weimer McLean Bowerman Pfeister Kling Flaherty Needham and others. Team standings show Chicago 83 18 .647 and New York 23 25 .479 with several frequent scorelines and column data.

Cincinnati New York Smith, Weimer and McLean Mathewson and Bowerman ST. Louis J. Louie Brooklyn McGlynn Karger Noonan Henley Scanlan Bergen Chicago R. H Hicago Boston Pfeister Kling Flaherty Needham Pittsburg R. H. E. Pittsburg Philadelphia Willis Phillippe Gibson Pittinger Doocin Washington R. H. E. Washington Cleveland Warner and Smith Bernhard Wakefield Detroit Mullin, Sievers and Schmidt Dygert and Schreck R. H. E. Chicago W. L. P.co W. L. Pc. Chica N.Y Wash Wille Best

48 TO Our Kind You Have Ph Bought

A fragment notes a purchase or transfer involving the phrase 48 TO and mention of kind or kindred terms. Names, dates, or places are illegible. the readable portion suggests a transfer or ownership note in a local context.

McKinley Memorial Endowment Shortfall and Bar ber Gift Accepted

Canton trustees report the McKinley Memorial association is $30 900 short of its endowment goal. The offer by Mrs M C Barber to donate the McKinley home and furnishings is accepted, contingent on purchasing from heirs. Dedication planned for Sept 30 with a military pageant and state militia participation. Governor Harris likely to approve troops for ceremonies. Senator Dick to accompany guard commander.

Canton The McKinley Memorial Association Fairbanks M. C. Barber McKinley Memorial Roosevelt Harris Mckinsey Memorial Association Canton Memorial

Miss Lola White Inherits Ten Thousand Dollars

Gallipolis Ohio June 20 Miss Lola White daughter of Judge W White of this city received word she had fallen heir to 10000 from the estate of Henry Seaford a railroad man who died recently Attorneys in New York City are settling the estate Seaford roomed at the Whites Cincinnati home twelve years ago and Miss White nursed him through a long typhoid fever.

Gallipolis Lola White W. White New York City Henry Seaford Cincinnati Seaford Miss White

Ohio State Christian Endeavor Convention Program

The twenty second annual Ohio State Christian Endeavor convention program is completed for the gathering in Columbus at Memorial hall from Tuesday through Friday. Delegations from Mansfield and Wooster will work for next year’s convention, and Steubenville will bid to host the event in 1909.

Program of Endeavor Columbus Ohio State Christian Endeavor Convention Memorial Hall Mansfield and Wooster Steubenville

Unidentified Woman Found Dead At Cleveland Pier

In Cleveland Ohio on June 20 the body of a fifty year old woman was found in the lake near death by own action Pier. She weighed down with lead and iron tied to her waist, suspected to have killed herself and ensured death with the weights.

Cleveland, O

Donor’s Gift to Buchtel College With Held Name

A $45,000 gift to Buchtel college was announced at commencement with the donor’s name withheld. The funds will join a $50,000 endowment already partly provided by Andrew Carnegie. The donor is from the east.

Akron Buchtel College Andrew Carnegie

Bees Attack a Farmer in Millersburg

G L Crawford a wealthy farmer was stung by a swarm while capturing it in Millersburg Ohio on June 20. He was attacked about the head and hands and death seemed certain for a time but prompt treatment restored hope for recovery.

Millersburg G. L Crawford

Woman Suffered Severe Scalp Injury in Akron Incident

Hazel Hatfield a laundress in Akron Ohio was severely injured when her hair caught on a shaft while she reached for water. The force ripped skin and hair from the scalp down to the eyes ears and neck in a brutal grabbing accident.

Akron Hazel Hatfield

Ravenna Man Dies After Abduction Shooting

Joseph Peri coni died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after Francesco Dililo aged 20 was charged with first degree murder and jailed in Ravenna Ohio. A woman is implicated as central to the trouble that led to the shooting.

Ravenna Joseph Periconi Francesco Dililo Dililo

Beulah Hughes Welch Granted Divorce in Portsmouth

Mrs Beulah Hughes Welch obtains a divorce from Chester Welch a clerk in Portsmouth Ohio after repeated fires caused by his habit of smoking 50 cigars at a time in bed and setting the bed alight, prompting her to move the bed to safety.

Portsmouth Beulah Hughes Welch Chester Welch

Doped Whisky Medicine Probe Seizes Zanesville Hearing

Officials of the state dairy and food commission were subpoenaed to appear as witnesses before Judge Johnson in Zanesville Ohio on June 20 as part of a probe into suspected adulterated spirits and medicine involving whisky.

Zanesville Roseville Nesty Dugan State Food Commissioner’s Office Zanesville, O State Dairy and Food Commissioner’s Office Johnson

Highly Respected Colored Lady Dies at 38

Mrs. Mable West Richards died at her Dean avenue home Sunday about 3 pm after years with tuberculosis. She was 38, survived by husband John Richards, and parents James and Mrs. West. Funeral by Rev. George Washington is set for Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with private internment in the old cemetery on West State Street.

Mable West Richards Dean Avenue John Richards James West George Washington Mt. Zion Baptist Church Old Cemetery West State Street

Two Good Men Gone

Coolville on June 19 reports the deaths of Thomas W. Jones of Torch and praises him as a strong temperance advocate. The town mourns, recognizing Jones and Mr. Stone of Hock ingport as two of Troy township’s best citizens and mourns their loss with many friends.

Coolville Thomas W. Jones Torch Stone Hockingport Jones Troy Township

Permits to Wed Listed for Four Couples

Frederick H. Herdick a 38 year old Chicago merchant and Stella M. Cooley a 27 year old Coolville teacher. Charles F. Bieber a 40 year old Zanesville traveling salesman and Miss Margaret Diltz a 32 year old Athens teacher.

Frederick H. Herdick Chicago Ill Stella M. Cooley Coolville Charles F. Bieber Zanesville Margaret Diltz Athens

Enterprising land owner sought to remove street sweepings

J. C. Campbell, chairman of the street committee, appeals for a land owner to haul away street sweepings gathered from piles. Two or three loads per day available. See Campbell for details.

J. C. Campbell Campbell

Miller hearing set for Friday at 9 o clock

Johnny Miller was arraigned this morning pleaded not guilty and released on a $100 bond. A hearing is scheduled Friday morning at 9 o'clock to address the case.

Johnny Miller

Powder Blast at Florence Mine Injures Three in Ohio

An explosion at the Florence mine of the W and O Coal company above Martins Ferry in Bridgeport Ohio seriously burned two men and one woman. One man is expected to die after an argument over whether a lighted match could ignite powder sparked the blast.

Bridgeport Florencs W. and O. Coal Company Martin's Ferry

Death of Revered Midwest Preacher Joshua Riale

Columbus Ohio reports the death of Rev. Joshua Riale formerly of Columbus at his Omaha Nebraska home. He was among the most respected preachers in the central region.

Columbus, O Joshua Riale Omaha Neb Middle West

Deed of Demented Woman in Newark Well Suicide

Mrs Elmer Gustheier, declared demented for some time, died by jumping into a well at her Franklin township home in Newark Ohio on June 20. The fatal act was self caused.

Newark Elmer Gustheier Franklin Township

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