Washington and Lincoln stand together in American life
The piece contrasts Washington's privileged origins with Lincolns ascent from humble roots. It argues both men exemplify patriotism, fairness, and the square deal, uniting wealth and poverty as a core American ideal. It notes their shared emphasis on merit over birth and ends by mentioning three hundred girls in New York harness trade and a Kentucky girl jockey.
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Washington
Lincoln
Virginia
American Republic
George III
England
Lincon
Velt
America
New York
Kentucky
Jocky
Twaney Warns of Billion Dollar Deficit by Next Year
Washington notes Chairman Twaney of the appropriations committee warned the House that rising appropriations could reach over one billion dollars in drafts to the Treasury and a deficit of at least one hundred million by June 30, 1908. Members reacted with gloom then shifted to worries about river and harbor cuts.
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Washington
Twaney
Committee On Appropriations
Congressional
House
Treasury
United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
White House Rejects Third Term Talk for Roosevelt
Ohio officials visiting Washington to back John Sater for a federal judgeship reported that President Roosevelt rejected any third term discussion. He made clear such talk is taboo and hinted Judge J. J. Adams of Zanesville may be appointed, backed by Senator Foraker and Ohio Republicans.
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Washington
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
H. J. Booth
James Butler
Judge Folsom
Columbus
John Sater
Roosevelt
White House
Sater
Mr. Sater
J. J. Adams
Zanesville
Foraker
House
Woman 105 Named World’s Oldest Banker Deborah Powers
Deborah Powers aged 105 is identified as the oldest banker. She serves as senior partner at D. Powers & Sons in Lansingberg England, continuing a long career in banking.
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Deborah Powers
Bank of D. Powers & Sons
Lansingberg
England
Sore Throat Cure Promoted by Tonsiline and Fonsiline
An old advertisement proclaims TON Sore Throat Cure products Tonsiline and Fonsiline as antiseptic remedies. It promises relief after the first dose and cure after a few doses, claiming safety and quick soothing healing in Canton Ohio.
Thaw Opposed 10 Jeromes Plan For Lunacy Commission
Special to Daily Messenger New York February 23 1906 details surrounding Harry Kendall Thaws case with mentions of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Hattie Forsythe and various witnesses. The article cites discussions of a possible lunacy commission to examine Thaw and notes Thaws discomfort over such a move while District Attorney Jerome resists and weighs potential insanity defenses.
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Thaw
Jerome
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
San Jacinto
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Hattie Forsythe
Deemar
Bingaman
Washington addresses Tuskegee Negro Conference in Alabama
The sixteenth annual Tuskegee Negro Conference opened at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute with President Booker T. Washington presiding. He urged industrial progress, savings, land ownership, and self respect while highlighting race advancement since the Civil War. The gathering includes educators from across regions and plans further discussions on education and reforms.
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Tuskogee
United States
Belgium
Holland
Washington
Personal notices from Saturday's Daily Messenger
Dana Starr visits Parkersburg today while Clarence Roach guests Chillicothe Friday. Mrs. James Klingenberg stays with relatives in Hocking. Miss Mary Ginnan leaves for Jacksonville. Charles Kinnison of Jackson visits the Beta house. Mrs. Martin Mullen of Minera shops in the city today. Benjamin F. Beckler of Carbondale visits on business today. Mrs. L. B. Coleman and granddaughter Ruth visit Chillicothe. Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Williams visit friends in Marietta. City Solicitor A. E. Price in Nelsonville attending to legal affairs today. Phillips Rose improves from grippe. Dr. Dell Hartinger of Middleport visits East State Street. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Roach host son-in-law L. T. Latham of Philadelphia. Miss Pophronia Johnson leaves for Coolville to visit her parents. Charles Harris of the Messenger to visit aunt in Lancaster Sunday. Mrs. H. F. Link and two children travel to Columbus to visit relatives. Mr. Link plans a Sunday visit. Miss Mable Scott departs for Cleveland for spring millinery work. Mrs. E. C. Logan and daughter Inez visit the Spauldings on Sugar Creek. Miss Celia Randall of Louisville returns home for father’s illness. Francis Henry, chemist at Saltville Soda Works, visits family. Miss Jennie Farron of Buffalo arrives to stay with the Lash Williams family on College Street.
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Dana Starr
Parkersburg
Clarence Roach
Chillicothe
James Klingenberg
Hocking
Mary Ginnan
Jacksonville
Charles Kinnison
Jackson
Martin Mullen
Minera
Benjamin F. Beckler
Carbondale
Martha Wolfe
Henry G. Williams
Marietta
A. E. Price
Nelsonville
Phillips Rose
Dell Hartinger
Middleport
Frank Murphey
East State Street
Harvey M. Roach
L. T. Latham
Philadelphia
Pophronia Johnson
Coolville
L. C. Johnson
Charles Harris
the Messenger
Emma Rutherford
Lancaster
H. F. Link
Columbus
Link
Mable Scott
Cleveland
E. C. Logan
Inez
William Spaulding
Sugar Creek
Celia Randall
Louisville
B. T. Randall
Three Drunks Face The Mayor In Sugar Creek
Mat Lest and William Syria miners from Sugar Creek No 910 and Chas McVicker a Athens teamster were arraigned before Mayor Day on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. All pled guilty and fined five dollars plus costs. Lest paid 9.66, Syria 9.65, McVicker 9.40. Lest and Syrial were arrested at the B and O depot Thursday night by Officer Mills and P O Warner, and jailed until arraignment. McVicker was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Webster after a wife’s call reporting intoxication and family disturbance. he paid his fine and was released.
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Mat Lest
William Syria
Sugar Creek No. 910
Chas. McVicker
Athens
Lest
Syrial
McVicker
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored by Readers
Local readers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preferred choice for children with colds and croup. Mr. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Michigan cites its effectiveness and recommends it. Available at W. H. McKee E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Secret Service Probes Sub-Treasury Theft in Chicago
Special wire reports that officers from the Secret Service and Sub-Treasury officials are investigating a theft of 175000 dollars in large denomination bills taken from the Sub-Treasury a week earlier. The loss comprises 1000, 2000 and 5000 dollar notes.
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Chicago
Ill
Daily Messenger
Secret Service
Sub-Treasury
New Orleans Women Orchestra lauded as finest in world
A New Orleans report praises the city’s women musicians as part of the finest woman orchestra in the world while noting New England factories employ women as piano makers.
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New Orleans
New England
Don’t trifile with acid cautions on neglected colds
The article warns that neglected colds threaten life especially in children and urges proper food ventilation and dry warm clothes. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, claiming it prevents serious illness and pneumonia, with local stores selling the product.
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The
Chicago Tribune
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Doctor Holmes Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation
Albany report states Dr. A. F. Holmes, who was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus last week, had a successful appendicitis operation and is rapidly recovering.
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Albany
A. F. Holmes
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Oldest European royal house traced to Genseric descent
The Mecklenburg line claims Europe’s oldest royal house status. It traces lineage to Genseric who sacked Rome in A. D. 4565, anchoring its historic pedigree in late antique conquest.
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Europe
Mecklenburg
Genseric
Rome
Married candidate favored for state youth asylum post
Several assistant physicians seek the superintendency of the state institution for imbecile youth to succeed Dr. BE. H. Rorick but the trustees prefer a married man whose wife would be matron. Dr. Collins of Dayton, married, is a strong applicant. Dr. Emerick of Columbus doubts the job. Dr. Collison of Columbus is favored by the governor due to their close friendship.
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State Hospitals For the
State Institution
BE. H. Rorick
Dr. Collins of
Dayton
Dayton Hospital
E. J. Emerick
Columbus
J. F. Collison
E. H. Rorick
Senate
Dr. Collison
The Kind You Have Always Acere Brand Toast
The fragment repeats the familiar BTORITEA tagline The Kind You Have Always, indicating a vintage cigarette or beverage brand slogan and packaging cue. The readable text emphasizes a staple product identity with a recurring phrase.
Primary Reform League Forms in Ohio to Push Election Law
Columbus February 21 The State league aims to secure support for a primary election law at next winter’s Ohio General Assembly. Led by Judge Gilbert H. Stewart and George A. Marvin the group plans district and county organization to influence legislators and party leaders. Marvin notes opposition from politicians who fear changing the party controlled system. Congressman Burton has agreed to chair the executive committee.
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Columbus
Ohio
Onio General Assembly
Gilbert H. Stewart
George A. Marvin
Stewart
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Marvin
A. L. Marvin
Akron
Cleveland
Washington
League
General Assembly
Sandusky
Burton
Reyburn Leaves Congress to Head Philadelphia City
Former Congressman John E. Reyburn will forego his seat after winning the Second district race. He plans to become Philadelphia’s mayor, signaling a shift of power toward city governments as urban centers grow in national influence. Public opinion stresses strong municipal government and voter participation in local elections.
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John E. Reyburn
Pennsylvania
Congress
Reyburn
Philadelphia
Guaranteed Piles Cure Druggists Offer Refund
Trustworthy PAZO OINTMENT promises relief for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a guaranteed cure. Druggists will refund the purchase price if relief is not seen in six to fourteen days.
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Clare
Friends
Nation
Canton, Ohio
Hartridge
Thane
William Thaw
Harry
Booker Washington
Ala
Francis Henry
Saltville
Saltville, Va
Charles Enry
Jennie Farron
Buffalo, N. Y
Florence Lash Wiliams
Mrs. E. R. Lash
College Street
Chamberlain
Rorick
Dr. Callison
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