President Roosevelt Urges Antitrust Law Amendments and Tariff Prep
In a federal message to Congress President Roosevelt presses major changes to the Interstate Commerce and Antitrust Acts. He argues modern business needs allow collaborations and calls for child labor and employers liability laws, injunction reforms, and warns against extremist labor actions while seeking tariff revision data collection and wood pulp free-list status.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Congress urged action on child labor and employer liability laws
In a message to Congress the president pressed for immediate passage of a model child labor bill for the District of Columbia and reenactment of broad employers liability laws. He urged extending protections to all workers, including railroad employees and government workers, to match other industrial nations.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Last Victim of Flood Buried in Logan Cemetery
The remains of Lucius Turner, the last flood victim from March 1907, are buried in the Logan family lot beside his wife. The elderly father, who traveled from Athens, confirmed the identity after a year long doubt. The burial followed preparation by Undertaker Newsom and a shipment on the Hocking Valley train.
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Lucius Turner
Athens
Logan
Newsom
Hocking Valley
Carlos Young
Malta
Edward
Albert Swett
Union Street
Charles Beards
Pomeroy
Postponed Ohio School Bond Election To April Eleventh
Glouster Ohio March 25 The Messenger reports a bond issue of 2500 for school repairs was delayed after a law issue in timing. The board of education rescheduled the vote to April 11 to allow 15 days for ballot printing. If approved, funds will repair buildings and grounds supporting 675 pupils and a $20,000 capital in school assets.
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Giouster
Board of Education
Boards of Education
Board of Elections
Glouster
Marshfield Man Hurt by Falling Coal at Shaft
Fred McLeod of Marshfield suffered a broken right arm after a coal dump at Lubrig shaft caused coal to fall into the bottom area where he was working. Several others were also injured in similar incidents at the mine.
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Lubrig Mine
Marshfield
Fred McLeod
Lubrig
Jamaica Earthquake lecture at Mount Zion Church
The Rev G E Stewart vice president of the Fellowship Baptist convention Kingston Jamaica will give a lecture at Mount Zion Baptist church Carpentier and Congress streets this evening at o o clock on The Jamaica Earthquake A collection will be taken at the close
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G. E. Stewart
Fellowship Baptist Convention
Kingston
Jamaica
British West Indies
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Carpentier
Congress Streets
Harris Leaves Today for Mt Clemens Health Benefit
Editor C. V. Harris of the Athens Journal departs for Mt. Clemens Michigan seeking health benefits. In Harris's absence the journal will be led by H. B. Wilkes who has served the paper for the past year.
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C. V. Harris
Athens Journal
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Harris
H. B. Wilkes
Upper return from Melbourne ends winter visit
Mr and Mrs J Sanders and Dr and Mrs A J Learned returned home Tuesday after spending the winter in Melbourne Florida. They arrived from the South to Millfield on March 25.
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Millfield
J. Sanders
A. J. Learned
Melbourne
Florida
Vaccination Dilemma Aboard In Atchison Tale
An old Atchison colored woman, pressed by chores and poverty, refuses full vaccination. The health officer jokes about vaccinating a lower thigh or leg, but she protests she cannot spare limbs or time. In the end she mutters she never gets a chance to sit down.
Guysville Readies Bank Start In Eastern Athens County
Stock is being solicited here to start a banking institution at Guysville. The venture is meeting with success and, if it succeeds, the bank will be capitalized at 25000 dollars. There is excellent territory in this part of the county. The organization of a bank speaks well for eastern Athens County business conditions.
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Guysville, O
Guysville
Athens County
Nice Buys Guysville Flouring Mill for Immediate Remodel
Charles Nice of Bern township buys the Guysville Flouring Mill and plans an immediate remodel to be ready for business by July 11. The transaction secures the mill with intent to commence operations within the month.
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Charles Nice
Bern Township
Guysville
Free textbook measure passes Senate in party line vote
The Senate approved a free textbook bill 24 to 5 after a lively debate between R. A. Pollock and P. W. Ward. The measure allows boards of education to purchase and loan free texts and supplies for public schools and related programs, with a citizen initiative to force a local election if boards do not act.
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Boards of Education
Board of Education
Attorney A M Lewis Travels for Legal Business
Attorney A M Lewis went to Parkersburg and McConnelsville today on legal business.
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A. M. Lewis
Parkersburg
McConnelsville
Athens Doctors Organize Fee Reform After April First
Athens physicians form the Athens Medical Society to advance medical science and protect member interests. The old fee schedule is revised to reflect growth, with day visits in town set at 1.50 and night calls at 2 after April 1, while some charges may rise or fall. doctors pledge to curb the deadbeat practice and ensure timely payment for services.
Bank sues over real estate conveyance in Wesley township
The First National Bank of Amesville files suit in common pleas court against Samuel M Norris Bar ah E Norris Aaron Males a minor and Marion G Ross to set aside a conveyance of real estate in Wesley township Brenan Middieswart represent the plaintiff according to the Martletia Journal
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First National Bank of
Amesville
Samuel M. Norris
Barah E. Norris
Aaron Male
Marion G. Ross
Wesley Township
Brenan & Middieswart
Marletia Journal
No Pen Probe Session Today Withdrawn Lawyer Causes Pause
There was no session of the penitentiary probe today in Columbus Ohio. Attorney Q R Lane has withdrawn from the investigation due to dissatisfaction with the method of procedure.
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Columbus
Q. R. Lane
Senator Penrose Dying
Associated Dailies reports Senator Penrose in grave condition this morning as Philadelphia medical bulletin notes his deteriorating health.
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Senator Penrose
Associated Dailies
Philadelphia
Entertainments by Missionary Society Draw Large Audience
The Ladies' Missionary society of the Methodist church in Nelsonville Ohio presented a night of recitations and songs themed on nations visited by missionaries. The lecture room displayed American flags and featured notable performances by Field Scott Karl Lowden and a male quartet led by Warren Safford, Dave Burnell, and Win.
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Nelsonville
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Field Scott
Karl Lowden
Messrs
Warren Safford
Dave Burnell
Win
Divorce Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court
Two divorce actions were filed Tuesday afternoon in common pleas court. Lisgie Holbert sues George Holbert citing gross neglect and habitual drunkenness as grounds. They married at Glouster on May 24, 1902, have one child Louise age two, and seek divorce and custody.
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Glouster
Louise
Divorce Action Alleged On Drunkenness Claim
In a suit by Isabelle Caves against George Caves the complaint cites habitual drunkenness for three years as the cause. CC D Hopkins is attorney for the plaintiff. They were married June 21, 1888, at Nelsonville. No children. Divorce and suitable relief requested.
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Lisgie Holbert
George Holbert
R. D. Willams
Isabelle Caves
George Caves
CC. D. Hopkins
Nelsonville
Two Miners Die in Mine Falls at Lorain Coal Yard
Bridgeport March 25 Nick Vish 40 Hungarian was crushed by a stone fall in the Lansing mine of the Lorain Coal and Docks company and died instantly. Martin F Selentz 25 employed in the Wheeling Creek mine also died in a similar accident. Belmont county leads the state in coal output and fatalities with eight deaths this month.
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Bridgeport
Nick Vish
Lansing
Lorain Coal and Docks Company
Martin F. Selentz
Wheeling Creek
Belmont County
Harrison
Peach Outlook Boosts Agricultural Hopes
Mr. Joseph Dunbar of Amenville, visiting the city today, reports from a major peach country that prospects for a fine crop are never better. The remark comes from the Mari etta Journal and reflects optimism for the upcoming harvest.
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Joseph Dunbar
Amenville
Marietta
Germany declines to receive American ambassador candidate
Roggsinnes Dailies from Washington reports March 25 that the German government has refused to receive Dr. David Jayne as the American ambassador to succeed Charlemagne.
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Germany
Roggsinnes Dailies
Washington, D. C
David Jayne
Charlemagne
New Luhrig Coal Shaft to Boost Athens Economy
The Luhrig Coal company plans a new shaft just west of Grosvenor near Athens to be ready soon. It aims to employ about 500 men, ship via B O and K M railways, and reach a 1200 ton daily output with modern machinery. The firm, capitalized at 700000 dollars, is backed by Cincinnati financiers including Henry Burkold.
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Athens
Twe High oMcials
Lubiig Coal Company
Thieaty
A. ©. Cunningham
George Schott
Lah. Tig Coa
Hotel Berry
Grosvenor
Luhrig Coal Company
Cincinnati
Henry Burkold
Chaft
Ita Wuildingg
Investigation Finds County Treasurers Paid Off State
Columbus March 26 The investigating committee of the state treasurer's office found county treasurers are paid 50 to 75 cents per $1000 of state settlements deposited in county depositories. The 75 year old law nets about 1500 annually. A repeal bill is planned. It also notes $490000 inactive in two Columbus depositories and $551000 in the state treasury for current bills.
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Columbus
State Treasurer's Office
Treasury Green
Twe Columbus
Banker Struck Down by Knifemen in City Streets
Wealthy banker Banto Malai libo was attacked by three armed assassins while walking to work. He had recently handed over letters to police and was reportedly marked for death. He was taken to a hospital with possible chance of recovery. assailants fled the scene.
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Oa Tak Mae
Banto Malailibo
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