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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Scrutiny of a Athens county political operative reveals alleged manipulation of delegates and Loyalty pledges. The piece claims he orchestrated support for Republican and Democratic figures, served as a January and February lobbyist, and used proxies to control convention outcomes. It warns of covert influence in local party politics.
Spicer bill collapses and dates for the convention clash. Democrats of Dayton move to secure a new site. Tom L. Johnson offers the Hippodrome with 6000 seats but Cleveland is unlikely under current conditions.
Hon Willram H Taft of Ohio is named for circuit judge. Festus A Walters is listed for senator Ninth Porthe Heath District. J R Robe Washington County and J Siths Fairfield County appear on the slate. State ticket names include Andrew L Harris for governor and Francis W Theadway for secretary of state. Carmit Thompson Beloto County for state treasurer and Edward M Fullington Union for auditor.
Attorney General A G Denman from Lakas County. Fort State Diary and Food Commissioner Renicoe W Dunlap from Pickaway. Public Works member B Baldwin Ashtabula. Whaam Kirtly Jr Defiance for State School Commissioner John W Zellar Hardin. Judges of Supreme Court John A Shauck Montgomery James L Price Allen. Por Clerk of Supreme Court John B Utt Columbiana.
An words on weather forecasting face scrutiny as a cautious tone dominates forecasts. Discussion shifts to Taft’s cabinet prospects and political strategy for campaign support, with Governor Folk of Missouri commenting on pool rooms racing and the horse industry. The piece notes entrenched funding and the clash between racing and other livelihoods.
The article lauds road drags as a simple, cheap fix for muddy roads, urging township trustees to use them as roads dry, then continued through spring. It also mocks Bryson’s rule change proposal, claiming it would let every man claim a seat on the board proportional to his votes.
Judge Landis weighs a Standard Oil controversy as a janitor’s one cent fine sparks debate. The wartime tax and political maneuvering push Taft toward the limit while public officials spar over penalties and enforcement.
Citizens mourn the Collinwood school fire and call for rigorous safety upgrades. The writer argues no expense is too great for fireproof construction and constant fire patrol, suggesting limits on building height to prevent future disasters.
The Arena, a high school publication, earns praise for its print and omission choices. The critique notes jokes are overly local and personal, citing a quip about Susan Jones borrowing a dictionary from Hildu Simpson as having limited appeal outside the school community.
An Ohio senate bill to abolish the death penalty faces probable House defeat. The writer argues life imprisonment breeds danger and favors harsher punishment for murder, insisting a murderer should pay in kind with death to protect guards and society.
The piece discusses a committee to study Ohio laws on college degrees and critiques the rise of dubious institutions granting degrees. It questions university status, party politics in nominations, and calls for reforms to ensure legitimate credentials amid a backdrop of a naval cruise and public commentary.
Dr Ainley Walker of University College Oxford seeks input from readers with knowledge on whether bee venom or poison can prevent or cure rheumatism. He notes a link between rheumatic fever and body formation of formic acid and invites citizen reports amid broader questions on maritime leadership and academic credentials.
The Washbington administration backs civil service reform while the expedition’s naval squadron earns praise for disciplined conduct. Officers and crews left clean records as 20 000 men enjoyed shore liberties without incidents, and international friendships were strengthened across the southern continent.
A bitter fight is anticipated in the senate this week over a bill against pocketing liquor in dry areas. The measure, passed by the house by near unity, stems from the senate temperance committee. The Hatfield Memorial day liquor sale bill faces a hostile committee and likely won’t reach the calendar.
A Republican caucus will be held soon to outline policy for the rest of the session. Senator Hypes of Springfield serves as floor reader and has performed well, though some senators seek clearer understanding on certain lines for future actions.
A traveler from tropical regions says fruit salads there outshine those made here. The art lies in layering sliced fruits such as pears peaches bananas oranges apples and pineapples with sugar between each layer and chilling on ice for two or three hours. Some blends are delicious with cream.
W E Jeffers has seven years of Rhode Island Red breeding work and a fine flock in the county. He combined Oakland Crandall Fatig and Wash strains and won first second and third premiums at a poultry show. He sold 40 birds from a Messenger ad and has 26 more orders. more requests continue.
Chairman Sands and subcommittee leaders discuss concealing Logan convention delegates while warning any opposition from Athens County hirelings. They argue the machine-made delegation effectively guarantees the nomination for Douglas, noting potential fears of contest.
A Washington Post note describes a mural in an athletic club where a runner at the finish line is drawn with left leg forward and left arm extended, an incorrect pose for balance. The observer notes that true athletic art should balance arm and leg oppositely, a detail oft missed by designers.
A promotion of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for torpid liver and biliousness. It claims to restore digestion, cleanse toxins, and support liver function, with testimonials from medical authorities and notes on Golden Seal root and other ingredients. Ends urging requests for a free extracts booklet.
Ezra Linscott, 71, died at his son F J Linscott’s home after a stroke. He lived all his life in the township and was remembered as an honest upright man. Funeral services were held at the M E church. Other items note local moves, visits, and a mine accident with cars derailing but no serious injuries.
Messrs Ray Russell and Allen Chadwell left Monday to take up claims in North Western Canada. Rev W A Guy led services at the Christian church. Mrs B W Sanders visited relatives in Glouster. Ray Howard hosted friends with music and games Saturday night. Guests included Stella Border Mabel Learned Irene Russell Nellie Barich Mattie Norris Lurene Wade Mabel Edith Matson Mayme Grant Hulda Dixon Anna McDaniel Olive Brooking Bertha Border Ernest Daft Guy Howard Brookins Riley Athens Wade Chadwell Christman Hamblin Wemmer McDaniel Border and Ray Howard. L W Russell and O I Howard were in Athens Friday on business.
A 2004 Women’s Home Companion recipe suggests a bean rarebit using leftover baked beans. Melt butter and salt with paprika then stir in milk and mashed beans, heat, melt cheese, and serve on circular roasted bread or sephyrettes as a floating dish.
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