Timeline of Theodore Roosevelt's political ascent and presidency
The record traces Theodore Roosevelt from his 1858 birth in New York City through Harvard graduation in 1880 to major roles in New York politics. It notes leadership of the Republican delegation in 1884, mayoral defeat in 1885, ranch life, civil service service, New York police board presidency, naval service in the Rough Riders, governorship, vice presidency, and 1901 succession to the presidency with a 1904 renomination.
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New York City
Harvard University
New York
James G. Blaine
Navy
Rough Riders
Spain
United States
William McKinley
Memorial Service Draws Record Athens Attendance
The I O O F memorial at the Presbyterian church drew about 400 attendees including Gallipolis Pomeroy Albany and Dexter lodges and the Dexter Rebecca lodge. Charles C. Pavey of Columbus spoke praising the memorial day and lodge work including the Springfield homes for orphans and elderly members while noting temperance and charity. The procession to cemeteries was led by the Athens Juvenile band.
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United States
Springfield
Ohio
Athens
Boy Cut Foot Badly at Play
Garret Enlow son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Enlow severely cut his foot Saturday evening while at play. He stepped on glass or tin causing a gash about three inches across the ball of the foot. Neighbors aided stopping the bleed and notified his father. He was taken home in a cab and a physician dressed the wound. The injury is not expected to be serious.
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Garret Enlow
Elmer Enlow
Police Court News Reports Drunk and Disorderly Citizens
Young Mills son of Prof. Mills jailed after drunken disorderly conduct and threats. Fisher fined 44.90 for keeping saloon open on Sunday. Cobb fined 8.99 for drunken behavior. Mills jailed for hard labor until fines paid due to ill condition. Duncan fined 11.99 for similar offenses. police report notes harsh handling at arrest.
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I'red Fisher
Thomas Cobb
W. P. Mills
Young Mills
Edson N. Mills
Ohio University
Smith's
Mills
G. S. Duncan
Sermon Topics At Presbyterian Church This Sunday
The minister will preach in the morning on How we Should Love in this World and in the evening at 7:30 on An Indispensable Necessity to a Successful Life. The service will last under one hour and the public is invited. Electric fans will be used to beat the heat and improve air.
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Minster
Woman sues for five thousand in auto collision damages
Mary A. Sullivan sues John Hewitt in common pleas court seeking 5000 for injuries from a buggy overturn caused by an auto at high speed near Herrold's mill on May 24. The filing says her horse was frightened, the buggy overturned, and she sustained injuries. horse and buggy damages are listed, plus 5000 total sought. Other weekly filings include executor John Price vs Fleming and divorce case Hayman vs Hayman.
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Mary A. Sullivan
John Hewitt
Common Pleas Court
Mr. Hewitt
Athens
Herrold’s Mill
Hewitt
Marion Graham
Frances
John Price
G. L
T. M. Fleming
Rowena Snyder
Engines Meet in Tunnel Near Dexter in Fatal Train Crash
Morning T and O C passenger train collided with a light engine in Dunbar tunnel near Dexter. Sixteen to fourteen injured including a likely fatal case. several passengers and crew rushed to Dexter for care. Conductor W W Brown led the passenger train. engineer James Beverage of the passenger train and engineer Bob Scott of the light engine were among those involved.
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Dunbar Tunnel
Dexter
W. W. Brown
James Beverage
Cash Beverage
Bob Scott
Albany
Hobson Light
Dyesville
Gage
Harry McKinstry
Bowles
K. M. Houchins
Beaver
Scarlet Fever Cases in Athens Decline to Five
W A Hibbard secretary of the board of health reports five scarlet fever cases in Athens. Three cases are at the Sanders residence one at Elkhart's and one at Dr Higgins'. No case is serious and patients are progressing well.
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W. A. Hibbard
Board of Health
Athens
Sanders
Wool Market Sees Busy Week With High Prices
The local wool market was busy last week as thousands of pounds moved to buyers across the county. Prices ranged from 20 to 30 cents with best fleeces at 30 cents, prompting growers to sell while banks faced heavy payment checks for wool sales.
Sunday School Exercises at Presbyterian Church
The church held annual Sunday school exercises during the usual Sunday morning services. Dow Grones played The Silver Rhine flute solo and Blaine Goldsberry sang The Holy City. The program featured responsive reading and songs with all members of the school participating.
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Presbyterian Church
Dow Grones
Tosti
Blaine Goldsberry
Holy City
Death of Mrs Sutton in Hudson addition
Mrs Fred Sutton died at her Hudson addition home Monday morning from kidney disease after a three to four week illness. She was 27 years old. Burial took place at her Can anville home Wednesday.
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Fred Sutton
Hudson Addition
Sutton
Canaanville
Foundation Laid For New Double House On College Street
Dr A P White completed the foundation for a new double house on College Street. The block foundation imitates dressed stone and is expected to influence future Athens housing. cement block construction is rising in popularity across the country.
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A. P. White
College Street
Athens
O. N. G. Seeks Horses for Plains Maneuvers
Harold W. Bush announces a call for 83 horses 18 teams 15 riding and one wagon for U S Army maneuvers on the Plains August 10 to 25. Riding horses need not be gaited but saddle broke and can carry 180 pound riders. Average farm horses suit teams. They provide harness saddles bridles halters. Bush has written to Warren Bros. and Bower Bros. seeking additional stock.
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Harold W. Bush
Battey H
O. N.G
Columbus
W. E. Peters
Board of Trade
Warren Bros
Bower Bros
Bank Securities Stolen From Hebbardsville Resident
Sam Vorhes of near Hebbardsville reported to banks in town Monday that securities valued over 1200 dollars were stolen from his house while his family was away. He suspects entry during an absence and has found no clue to the thief or thieves, though no other items were missing and he recalls some money was in the house.
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Sam Vorhes
Hebbardsville
Athens Juvenile Band Receives Sailor Pattern Uniforms
The Athens Juvenile B&hd marching band of 18 boys debuted sailor style uniforms at the Odd Fellows parade. Dark blue trousers light blue coats with a red collar and matching sailor hats were funded entirely by the band members’ own efforts.
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Athens
B&hd
Indiana Senator and political figure from 19th century
Chronology of a Indiana public figure born 1852 near Unionville Center Ohio. Highlights include law career in Indianapolis, AP reporting, 1874 bar admission, marriage to Cornelia Cole, support for Gresham and Harrison, senate term starting 1907, British American commission member, relief bill passage in 1902, and vice presidential nomination in 1904.
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Ohio
Cornelia Cole
Indianapolis
Walter Q. Gresham
Benjamin Harrison
Joint
High
United
Bartlett Academy Reunion Plans Draw Local Help
Jane Cutler appeals to Bartlett and Cutler residents to attend Bartlett Academy reunion. announcements soon. send names of recipients to secretaries. everyone should contribute, basket dinner planned, waiters to ease mingling. money to Mrs Myrtle Heald Knox. locations for notices listed.
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Cutler
Jane
Bartlett Academy
Myrtle Heald Knox
Bartlett
Ohio
Old Academy
Barrett Cash Store
Kirby Steele
Prop
Laura Perkins Morrow
Emma Selby Gage
Minnie Smith
Myrtle Carothers
R. A. Underwood
St. Clair
Marietta
May Increase Telephone Rate in Ohio Case
The Ohio Supreme Court rules the Findlay Home siphons company may raise telephone charges above the ordinance set $12 per residence, saying the ordinance is not a contract. The decision impacts municipal franchises and allows a higher annual rate of $18.
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Ohio Court
Fimals
Findlay Home Siphons Company
Sait
Supreme Court
Lancaster Gazette
Died of Scarlet Fever Marie Moore Passes at Age Five
Five year old Marie O Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs O Moore died Sunday morning after several days of scarlet fever. Father Mr Moore was in St Louis when she fell ill and arrived home Thursday to be at her bedside. Marie was a bright girl and a favorite among playmates. burial was private Sunday evening in the new cemetery.
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Marie
O. Moore
Mr. Moore
St. Louis
New Cemetery
Finsterwald Congratulated After Peaceful Homecoming
George A. Beaton writes to thank Finsterwald for handling a large crowd during Homecoming week in New York on June 27. Beaton notes no disorder or disturbance and praises Finsterwald's leadership, wishing him happiness and prosperity and a promotion.
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New York
Jane
Finsterwald
George A. Beaton
Bodem Suffers Wrist Injury from Cherry Tree Fall
James Bodem fell from a cherry tree in Marshfield on June 24 and sustained a fracture and dislocation of the right wrist. A local surgeon reduced the injuries and no serious complications are anticipated.
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Marshfield
James Bodem
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Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
The
Associated Press
Indiana
David Turpie
Republican Party of
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
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