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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
4
Jacob Newman known as the Immortal J. N. dies at seventy eight after being adjudged sane. He wandered for fifty years riding trains and staying in hotels without expense and carrying “Good for J. N.” passes from railroad officials as proof of his rare status. He will spend his remaining days in the State Hospital of Toledo.
A Denver street railway, Cherrelyn Line, climbs to Cherrelyn with an ancient horse drawn car that carries passengers on the rear platform. Mrs. George H. Bogue owns the line and claims it is the world’s only all gravity system.
Mrs Albert J Metcalfe takes charge of the Sacketts Harbor Navy Yard on Lake Ontario becoming the first woman to hold the rank ship keeper. She replaces her late husband Albert H Metcalfe who had held the post since 1868. The yard covers about an acre and a half with a few buildings and old guns from the war era.
Alphonse Constantini, an Italian resident of Paris, demonstrates two four wheeled air cooled motor skates with 11/2 horsepower each. A gasoline tank strapped at the waist powers a run of about 46 miles, enabling speeds up to 31 miles an hour. The throttle and spark controls are operated by the skater with the left hand. The inventor claims the device can climb nearly any hill.
Mr. Bryan's daughter writes plays. Senator Tillman writes a book. Congressman Longworth is accused of writing topical songs. By next November we may have little to be thankful for.
A band of Osage Indians allegedly looted the U S Treasury of 53s as permitted by authorities. Each Osage allegedly received 66, with the group entering silently and signing names such as O lo hah wal la P Deerheart Bacon Rind Ne ke wah tian ka and others before leaving.
A Bostonian recounts Percival Lowell’s anecdote about an old colored man named George who watches chickens at 11 o'clock as the sun darkens during an eclipse. George is amazed, asks how long Lowell knew the tale, and Lowell replies that he knew it a long time.
A lecture before the Psychotherapeutic Society reports Prof Elmer Gates of Washington discovering a high frequency light form with x ray like shadow effects on living objects. A rat in a sealed tube showed a persistent shadow while alive and became transparent after death, with a shadow passing from the tube to the screen. The fragment closes with a quip about chickens hatched in error.
The Hamburg American liner Patrica will begin using an electric vibration chair after a voyage study showed it cured seasickness in 80 percent of patients. The ship physician demonstrated the device to officers, noting its effectiveness amid heavy seas.
A reformed thief recalls entering a mansion and stealing silver, only to be confronted by a calm pistol-wielding young man who forces a split haul. The story ends with a neighborly twist as the husband shoots and escapes, leaving the burglar furious at the brutality of the trick.
A historical note from 1817 describes a proposed daily aid thrice weekly Gazette printed at the seat of government. Postmasters could take subscriptions with a 10 percent discount, and distant subscribers would receive careful packing and prompt forwarding. The prospectus promised Congressional proceedings, selective intelligence, and a candid editor devoted to public welfare and party bias.
A report notes that stealing has resurfaced as a fashionable trend in France, with cultural chatter and social media influence cited as contributing factors. Authorities caution against glamorizing theft while urging public vigilance and ethical conduct.
Archaeologists report discovering tombs in Peru dating to the Inca period containing high quality cotton fabrics. The textiles highlight advanced weaving and preservation from ancient Peruvians. Experts note potential insights into trade and daily life of Andean cultures.
Sumatra now produces about as much coffee as Java, signaling a shift in Indonesian regional output. The change reflects evolving cultivation, processing, and market dynamics across the archipelago.
A fragment notes cigarettes of the United States fire were nearly all made in New York Richmond New Orleans and San Francisco indicating major manufacturing hubs in these cities and suggesting centralization of the industry.
Senator Clay recounts a tale told in the Senate cloak room about evangelist Sam Jones preaching on death in his hometown. A boy in the crowd interrupts with the quip Why don't you chew cloves.
A fragmentary text references Glorious Hair Crown Frequency and a remaining room note suggesting space for vous. The readable portion hints at a stylistic or cataloging entry without complete context or dates.
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