Advances in Wages and Trade Debates in 1900s Text
Excerpts discuss corn export trends under free trade and protection, wage increases for West Virginia company workers, and economic arguments about tariffs. The piece also covers church leadership changes, notably Bishop Moore's career and impact, followed by a Washington Letter on South Africa Boer War diplomacy and neutrality politics under President McKinley.
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Washington
Mee Kinley
South Africa
McKinley
Europe
Census questions explained why schedules are used
The Census Office distributes blank schedules for the next census to enumerators starting June 1. Questions are Congress approved and previously asked. changes are mainly abandoning some items. Answers reveal vital statistics on age, race, sex, life expectancy, immigration, and local demographics across cities and states.
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Congress
Census Office
India
Atlantic
World
United States
the Mint
Anon
McCumber Speech Supports Retaining the Philippines
Senator McCumber argued for preserving the Philippines before coming to the United States. He claimed it benefits American commercial and naval interests and urged opponents to trust the nation's honor and the American people. He challenged critics who say expansion was for conquest, urging faith in the country.
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United States
McCumber
Philippines
Out of Town News Briefs From Eighth Page
Mrs Della Lewis of Warren visits Mrs Hull. A B Saunders paid a Monday business visit. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Loddela a son. Mr and Mrs Daniel Crawford saw Athens on a Monday trip. Robert Waugh traveled to Judson last Monday. Eva and Arthur Konkoskia attend the Judson Normal. W C Jones traded mules for horses last week. Mr and Mrs Gee made a brief business trip. Linta Bishop and Rua Flanders toured Coaly last week. Wm Shott active in shearing, champion shearer. Carrie Dinsmore of Coolville toured country and visited friends at Hall. Dishop, Fland and Brinen hauled wheat to Guysville. A M Jenks called home to Zionsville Indiana. Lawrence ille telegramed of wife’s illness. G M McDougal of Athens visited relatives at Hall. Grace Tawren taking lessons with Mrs Tatheny and Slog. Carrie Dinsmore plans phktce assignment. Jenks Wein called home by illness.
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Della Lewis
Warren
Hull
A. B. Saunders
Henry Lowdell
Daniel Crawford
Athens
Robert Waugh
Judson
Eva
Arthur Konkoskia
W. C. Jones
Gee
Busin
Linta Bishop
Flanders
Coaly
Wm. Shott
Carrie Dinsmore
Coolvil
Hiail
Joseph Dishop
Charles Fland
Ambrus Brinen
Guysville
A.M. Jenks
Denly
Zionsville
Indiana
Aned Lawrence
G. M. McDougal
Trixon
Chemie Woodworth
Olie Jones
Hall
Grace Tawren
Trimble News Briefs From Local Socials And Appointments
Faires of Joy dined with Trimple friends Sunday. Guifee of Albany stayed with grandma Nufee. A girl born Friday to Charles Grady and wife. a son born Saturday to Levi Boesten and wife. Werh born to Mrs Seth Dalderston and family in Amesville visited Lew Davis. Warren Tippie added a second story to his dwelling. Joseph Thompson and wife of Columbus were guests of Mr Ti Pan ford and wife. Miss Dell Rogers of Corning visited Miss Lydia Mandy. I S Taylor of New Lexington near Ly Monday. Mrs Waroner spent a week with their daughter at Sugarg city. Bart Johnson returned from Ada for summer. J D Andres and wife went to Mansfield for the Ohio missionary convention. Alice Bradshaw of Thens visited Wh Johnson during the C E convention.
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Guifee
Albany
Charles Grady
Levi Boesten
Seth Dalderston
Werh
Amesville
Lew Davis
Warren Tippie
Joseph Thompson
Columbus
Ti. Panford
sin_lertha Mvpaniel
Stewart
Carrier
Dell Rogers
Corning Pent
Lydia Mandy
Netung Mendt
I. S. Taylor
New Lexinguin Ear Ly Munday
Iol Waroner
Suagragy City
Bart Johnson
O. N.V
Ada
J.D. Andres
Monnday
Manfield
Alice Bradshaw
Thens
Wh. Johnson
C. E
Marshfield News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Commencements
T J Allison and family moved to a farm residence. Vesta Pierce closed a term of school at Hobinett’s fidge on Friday May 1%. Boxwell commencement will be held at the K of E hall the evening of Decoration Day. W T Boden to deliver a memorial sermon at the Christian church Sunday afternoon May 27. Miss Corilla and Otis Boden attended the Athens convention at Trimble May 15 and 14. A P Dixon and wife and Miss Edna Mazon of Albany attended the high school commencement Friday evening. Friends of Oscar Robbins regret his illness at Calgrade where he has taught the past year. Schools closed Thursday. Teachers for the coming year: Prof J F Miller, high school. F E Robinett, intermediate. Miss Lorena Beverage, primary.
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T. J. Allison
Vesta E. Pierce
Hobinett
Fidge
Boxwell
E.hallan
Carter
W. TL. Boden
The
Christian Church
Corilla
Otis Boden
Athens Comney
Trimble
Pri A. H. Dixon
Edna Mazon
Albany
Exdeavor Convention at Trivere May 21 Large attendance and active speaking
A highly successful Christian Endeavor convention was held Friday and Saturday in Trivere. Despite absent president and vice president, H. Beckler served as president pro tem. Delegates from thirteen Young People’s societies attended, with fifty delegates present and a total mission fund of 170 raised.
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Christian Endeavor
H. 8
Beckler
P. F. Kittle
Trimble Society
Er. C. Boblitt
Athens
W. A
Plymouth
K. S. Beckler
G. W. King
Cristian
Lizale Harr
Trimble
Jel Kirkpatrick
Albiois
Conner
Docie Biddison
Bertha Biddison
J. C. Higley
Ohio University
W. A. Roush
I. QO. Bowlitt
Achens
Flfl Kindle, Trimble
Emma Patterson
Aote
Sue Allison
Marshfield
Patterson
Ida Maxwell
Ohio Univrosity
Family Troubles In Athens Mayor Handles Assault Cases
Samuel Wildes of three miles from Athens faced a Monday hearing on assault and attempted injury charges after a Saturday incident with his daughter Charity. He was fined five dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail. A second case, Mrs Mathia Reeves, was bound over to court after an assault on her daughter Bolin, with bail posted by her husband Eliphaz Reeves and Isaia Stotts.
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Athens
Rose
Charity Wildes
Wildes
Trombie
Yircer Township
Bain Belin
Mathia Reeves
Centrad
Alexander H
Beware of Mercury Based Catarrh Ointments Warned
Caution against ointments for catarrh containing mercury warns of loss of smell and systemic harm from mucous absorption. Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo claims no mercury and is taken internally. Ed. Cooney & Co makes Halt catarrh remedy in Toledo. testimonials free. Doctors’ and pharmacists’ notes. Presbyterian church women host a social Friday afternoon with supper served 5 to 7 PM.
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Toledo
Ed. Cooney & Co
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The
Presbyterian Church
Aila
Just Opened Spring Goods Drive At Discounted Yard Rates
New store inventory shows dimities in figured and striped patterns offered at yard discounts plus extra specials in ladies tailor made suits with latest Eton styles. Mercered silk lace curtains and five curtain lots priced to clear. Corsets arriving with varied waists and new summer dress fabrics priced to attract. Carpets, mattings, and a full men and boys clothing line introduced for spring with ready access to fit any budget.
Mine Inspectors Appointments Named by State Official
State Mine Inspector Biddison on Thursday announced one of seven apointees to district inspector ships. First district includes Hocking and Jackson with H. M. Mason at Murray City. Second district covers Athens Gallia Ta Meigs Washington D D Gloustec retained until his term ends July. Third district Muskingum Ma Per Wilson Corning. Fourth district Belmont Monroe McGivigh reappointed. Fifth district Coshocton Grier Was W We Turrer Gambride. Sixth district appointment details unsettled due to recent death. Welch, a Scietaynehip farmer, died near Harrisville from prolonged illness leaving a wife. he was a prominent Meigs County stock trader and son of Rev. Thomas A. Welch.
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Hocking
Jackson
Sciate
Vinton Counties
H. M. Mason
Murray City
Athens
Gallia
Ta Meigs
Washington—D
Gloustec
Muskingum
Wilson
Corning
Belmont
Artis Monroe
Lhiees McGivigh
Coshocton
Grier
Gambride
Inspectiins
Welch
Harriseunville
Meigs County
Thomas A. Welch
Special excursion fares and schedules from Athens Ohio
Travel writers advertise reduced B and Q SW lines with various excursion dates. Notes mention May and June trips, single and round trips to Columbus, and special fares from Athens amid promotional cures and medicines.
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Columbus
Death of a Young Woman Tied to W M Butts and Baptist Church
An obituary notes a young woman, around twenty five, united with W. M. Butts and the Baptist church. She was described as kind and devoted, with several surviving relatives. The article mentions her passing around seven o clock in the evening on a May date, reflecting a solemn local tribute.
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W. M. Butts
Apranion
Ted
the Baptist
Clairch Wien
Hale
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