Republicans Victorious in New York Indiana and Ohio Landslide
A sweeping Republican victory elevates Johnson from gubernatorial and presidential contention. New York selects a Republican governor by about 6,000 votes, Indiana by 25,000, and Ohio by roughly 100,000. Republicans claim majorities in the House and Senate, with large margins in Hamilton and Cuyahoga counties. The campaign credits the party apparatus and policy gains for the decisive defeat of Johnsonism.
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Athens County Trumps in State Victory Strong GOP Plurality
Athens County reports a 3057 plurality for the Republican ticket, surpassing last year’s governor race by 196 votes and signaling a decisive county and district win. General Grosvenor leads with about 4200 mayoral district votes, while Laylin and Bigelow trail, and Prohibition and Socialist votes are minimal.
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Victim of the Lost Run Mine Explosion
Herbert Kennard, 25, store keeper for the company at Lost Run, died in the Lost Run mine explosion while exploring the shaft with two others. His body was taken to Carbondale for burial with a funeral at the M E church in Shep ard. He had completed a business course in 1900 and taught for three years before joining Lost Run.
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Lost Run
Carbondale
M. E
C. E. Turley
Shepard
A. C. Evans
Work Begins on Plains Shaft Coal Mine
Chauncey reports that arrangements are completed for sinking a new coal mine on the Martin property located south of town, marking the start of mining operations.
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Martin
Johnson Brothers Mine Near Plains to Start soon
Johnson Brothers begins site work with machinery on ground for a coal mine at Plains. The vast coal land offers an ideal shaft location, reachable by a switch from the Hocking Valley Railway. The shaft will house modern mining gear and, once entries are driven, an estimated thousand workers will be employed.
Sudden Death of Mrs Ailes Shock Nelsonville
Nelsonville on Friday evening mourns the sudden death of Mrs Lucinda Ailes who had not been bedridden and was seen about the house earlier. She was found unconscious in the yard and died before help could reach her.
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Nelsonville
Lucinda Ailes
Rural Free Delivery Routes Named Near Nelsonville
Successful applicants for the rural free delivery list are Wm. Barnes for Carbondale and vicinity Thomas Black for Floodwood Glenn Ebon and Deanville Rolly Eggleson for Haydenville area Starr P. O. to East Clayton routes. Deliveries began Saturday November 1.
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Floodwood
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Deanville
Rolly Eggleson
Haydenville
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Loose horse demolishes buggy in street incident
A young horse belonging to Doc Pickering slipped its halter near the meat market on Friday and ran down the street causing damage to a buggy before being brought under control.
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Doc’’ Pickering
Horse Escapes After Street Chase Collides With Omnibus
A frightened horse bolted through the street toward Court and State, colliding with an omnibus, then slipping and tearing free from the wrecked vehicle. The animal suffered only a few scratches and no people were hurt.
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Death of Walter Kidwell at Athens State Hospital
Walter Kidwell aged 66 of Reece Township died Monday at Athens State Hospital from chronic nephritis. He had been a patient there for some time. Remains were shipped to Cook's Crossing Tuesday where funeral services and interment were held Tuesday afternoon.
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Walter Kidwell
Athens State Hospital
Re Ce Township
Cook's Crossing
Quarantine Raised in Marshfield Ends Smallpox Lockdown
Smallpox is declared stamped out in Marshfield and surrounding areas as the last quarantine is raised early in the week. Citizens praise health officers for strict enforcement of quarantine laws and rapid action that halted the disease.
John Ball Faces Turbulent Times Amid Pressures
A brief portrait notes John Ball enduring multiple troubles from a wild bear wound to political strains. It states his constitution remains strong and he is expected to pull through despite pressures from the Mad Mullah, Hill tribes in India, and an irksome Irish potato.
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John Ball
India
John
Yukon River Navigation Extends 195 Miles For Steamers
When ice clears the Yukon becomes navigable for large steamers up to 195 miles, a stretch more than twice as long as the distance from Chicago to New Orleans.
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Yukon River
Chicago
New Orleans
Roosevelt Prods Tariff Changes and Alaska Boundary Debate
Roosevelt pushes selective tariff changes while criticizing Democratic claims on Shaw bond purchases. Moody supports coal tax repeal. Secretary Shaw paid 187% to 198% market bonds, extending treasury liquidity and minimizing circulation impact. Hay opposes Alaska boundary talk with Britain, noting treaty rights from 1825 define a 20 mile offshore boundary. Emmons expedition details deemed less valuable by state department.
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Alaska
George T. Emmons
Emmon
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Women Enter Medicine in London Grows in Popularity
Medicine as a profession for women gains traction in London with more than 500 women holding medical degrees in Great Britain.
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