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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
A Toledo Blade opinion argues a coal strike threatens Toledo and lake ports, noting rail and lake traffic, price control by operators, and potential factory shutdowns. It calls for investigation and action to prevent further economic calamity from halted coal supply.
A broad editorial argues for federal controls on railroad bonds to curb water in stock values and limit speculation. It also attacks Congressman Douglas for bold campaigning tactics, claiming he bullies officials and stifles local voters while preparing to seek support in the Athens district election.
Uncle Joe Cannon secures a twelve month extension on the tariff revision note. The Albany cruiser records ten hits per minute with its five inch guns. A column of terse remarks notes international events and provocative acts affecting Spain Germany Mexico and British expeditions.
The remark suggests that if Minister Wu attempts to answer every question posed since his return, it will take a long time before he resumes his habit of interrogation.
Report notes the probability of a soft coal strike as operators refuse the interstate conference. It is alleged workers would continue at old prices, while operators aim to curb output to push prices higher just as spring approaches.
Rear Admiral Evans, beloved “Fighting Bob,” will retire due to ill health after a storied command on the perilous cruise. The nation laments losing a popular leader but trusts that Admiral Sperry will pilot the battleships home.
A Chicago based mail order firm faces federal charges for false pretenses by mail claiming all paints include white lead and are produced at its own factory. Indicted in U S courts for misrepresenting paint quality and content, warning that bargain goods may hide faulty products and urging caution against scams.
Prospects rise for a physical valuation of railroad property as a complement to the Aldrich currency bill. If enacted, it would be a precautionary measure against potential financial risks.
Dr. O. Wood of Logan, former first assistant physician at the Athens state hospital, was appointed trustee to fill the vacancy from Roscoe Mauck. The senate confirmed the appointment, term ending 1911. Wood, born in Athens County, has resided in Haydenville and Logan during his medical career.
Theodore Roosevelt argues for reform of the anti trust law to protect labor and farmers, proposes government review of contracts, and calls for workers rights to organize. He favors limited receiverships for railroads, supports arbitration over strikes, and urges tariffs, postal savings banks, conservation, and a permanent waterways commission.
Green Branch residents Mr and Mrs Roy Price hosted a visit from Mr Edward Bean and numerous relatives gathered in Guysville including Mildred Buck Lucile Cray Pel en McKay with sisters Bertha Emma Bean. Grover Bean moved his family from Athens to the area last week. Blanche Cray of Parkersburg visited Edward Bean. Lucy Tippie and daughter Marie visited Arthur and Mrs Bean.
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