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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1909

Page

5

Stolen Lad Recovered After Kidnappers Pay Ransom

James P. Whitla paid $10,000 to secure his son Willie Whitla’s safe return from Sharon Pennsylvania to Cleveland Ohio. The boy traveled with a kidnapper known as Mr Jones, rode a streetcar, and was reunited with his father in the Hollenden hotel lobby amid cheers. Willie described travels including Warren Newcastle Ashtabula and a hospital like building while in the kidnapper’s hands.

Sharon Hollenden G.W. Ramsey Ed Mahoney Lad Willie Warren Newcastle Ashtabula Whitla Ile Cleveland Hinilenden Hotel Hollenden Hotel Mr. Jones Jones Edward Mahoney Mahoney Willie Whitla Ramsey Charlie Ross Whitla, Sr Mast Ind Métley Perkins Secret Service

Weak stomach weakness links in life chain

The article discusses how each organ in the body forms a chain, with the stomach liver and lungs as potential weak links. It argues that nutritional deficiency from digestion issues causes disease, and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discover cures stomach weakness and remote organ diseases with digestive correction.

Pierce

Whitla Reunites with Kidnapped Son in Cleveland

J P Whitla called his wife from Cleveland to report his kidnapped son Willie was safe. Mrs Whitla kept her composure and did not collapse, showing remarkable self-control after the long ordeal.

Sharon J. P. Whitla Cleveland Willie

Suspect Held in Whitla Kidnapping Case

Joseph Weiss of Youngstown was detained by police amid suspicions tied to the Willie Whitla kidnapping. Police say no formal charge yet but offer Weiss a chance to clear up suspicious circumstances. Sharon janitor W. C. Sloss identifies potential match with the kidnaping case.

Youngstown, O Joseph Weiss Idora Whitla McNicholas Youngstown W. C. Sloss Sharon Schoolhouse Willie Whitla

Reward Offered for Whitla Kidnappers in Harrisburg

The senate unanimously adopted a concurrent resolution offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the kidnappers of Willie Whitla. In Washington the president announced the nomination of Henry A. Wise as United States district attorney for the southern district of New York to succeed Henry L. Stimson.

Harrisburg Senate Willie Whitla Wise Stimson Washington Henry A. Wise United States Southern District New York Henry L. Stimson

Moran Secures Victory in 17 Round Bout

Owen Moran of Wingland defeats Tommy Murphy of New York by decision after a 17 round match at the Armory Athletic Association venue in Boston.

Moran Boston Owen Moran Wingland Tommy Murphy New York Armory Athletic Associaton

Home Conditions Cited As Cause Of Student Dullness

Dr. Philip Zenner of Cincinnati reports at a board of education meeting that poor home conditions largely cause school backwardness more than physical defects. The study covers 130 First Intermediate backward children, 40 boys at Findlay Street’s Boys’ Special school, and 70 fifth graders at Sherman school. Volunteers, including top Cincinnati physicians, conducted exams and arranged free treatment for those unable to pay.

Philip Zenner Cincinnati Queen City Henry Zenner Thens Board of Education Board of Health of Zenner Findlay Street Sherman School Sherman

Physical defects in Cincinnati school children prompt medical inspection

Examination of 271 children across Cincinnati schools shows high rates of defects in adenoids tonsils teeth and vision with many needing treatment yet only a fraction receive it. The report urges systematic school medical inspections and trained physicians to reduce backwardness and poverty by improving health and schooling.

Cincinnati Health Department Cincinnati

Community notices and personal updates in Stewart area

Meric Copeland accepts traveling salesman post with Twilt and Company. Mrs Lowella Hay and children visit Mrs Carl Hayes in Columbus and Mrs Del Pvener and daughter visit Nelsonville. A baby boy born February 27 to Mr and Mrs A L Cole. Mrs M Plumly returns from Chillicothe. Anna Stewart of Athens visits sister Mrs M i Evers. Guy Dean returns from Columbus, travels to Iowa. Amelia Bennett of Fairmont W Va rents farm to Kyle. Howard Busch among recent teachers exam successes.

Meric Copeland Twilt and Company Lowella Hay Columbus Iowa Margaret Davis Fe Ui Foster Chillicothe Kasson Dean Bennett Farm Coleman Farm Amelia Bennett Fairmont W. Va Kyle Howard Busch

Lane's Family Medicine Promises Strength for Women

An advertisement asserts Lane's Family Medicine restores health to women suffering headaches and sideaches, urging understanding from family and presenting the herb tonic as a simple remedy. Sold by druggists and dealers.

Lane

Early wire hairpin innovation in England cited

The record notes the first wire hairpin was made in 1345 in England, replacing earlier wooden skewers used prior to that period.

England

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