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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
The passage suggests Senator Foraker exits the campaign but Taft remains a focal point. It forecasts Bryan will seek the 1912 nomination and grow more conservative, possibly challenging Taft for the Republican nomination.
Dr Dc W Super presents an abl and instructive article on speech inadequacy in the November issue of The Popular Science Monthly. The Doctor is a regular contributor to many high class magazines and periodicals.
The drought harms manufacturing nationwide as water becomes scarce and plants shut down. Automobiles prompt calls to keep to the right, with safety emphasized on public roads amid shifting business expectations after Taft’s election. Athens anticipates a building boost and renewed confidence in national leadership.
Albert Douglas supporters in Athens county are urged to credit EF D Sayre and the county convention selected campaign committee. Sayre, once aligned with the Douglas machine, split from it over corruption and helped form the coalition that aided Douglas and Jo Douglas. Woodworth and Parker reorganized the campaign, relieving Foster to focus on his own bid, energizing the effort.
Thousands of letters urged Republicans to vote the ticket straight. without Mr Sayre and the county convention executive committee, Mr Douglas would have lost Athens County and his bid for re election.
The text notes a favorable sign for technical schools in America as distinguished and well informed foreigners send their sons to these institutions rather than to German or English schools. The emphasis is on the positive reputation and international appeal of US technical education.
The piece notes calm after political storms and urges focus of mental and physical energy on industry, production, and exports. It highlights railroads hiring more workers, building cars, and preparing for increased traffic, signaling improving times and renewed national prosperity.
General satisfaction across the United States in both Republican and Democratic camps over the reelection of Charles B Hughes as New York governor. The victory is denounced only by blacklegs and undesirable citizens wherever they may be.
Representative Crawford will be the sole Republican voice in the Ninth-Fourteenth district covering Athens Fairfield Hocking Morgan Noble Monroe and Washington counties. These seven counties will cast a single vote for the U S senate successor to J B Foraker. Despite a presidential defeat Democrats show strength with state ticket wins in six states and ahead Governor races in New York and Illinois. They gain seats in the House and Senate.
The press notes that while a few cabinet posts may be decided, the future President elect Taft will not know his full cabinet for about three months. It is likely he will pick from outside Roosevelt's cabinet circle rather than from Roosevelt era advisers.
Consular reports note a large forthcoming emigration from Italy to Brazil with many heading to coffee producing districts. The Brazilian government is said to indirectly pay passage, amid a sizable Italian colony. Brazil is described as vast, larger than the United States including Alaska.
The region reports a post-election homicide claiming former U S Senator Ed ward W Carmack the Tennessee editor and statesman beloved for integrity. The piece blames gun violence and hot blooded southerns for carrying weapons that lead to such killings.
Analysis of the Ninth Fourteenth district election shows the wet sentiment did not fully defeat Hon. Isaiah R. Rose author of the Rose county option bill. Rose claims loyalty to Senator Foraker and anti Foraker voters used that against him. Many who are
In Washington county, home of Senator Rose, votes were recorded that shifted him to private citizen status. The outcome reflects influence from opponents and local factional alignments, with no single factor tying the result to the wet element exclusively.
General Grosvenor, known as a political forecaster, predicted Taft would win between 319 and 321 electoral votes, a forecast noted as memorable.
The text extols a nationwide sense of doubt fading after the election. It claims Miying is heavier and selling is improved, with confidence rising in workers and industries. It proclaims a brighter future, more jobs, rising orders, and a record-breaking business year ahead.
A courthouse janitor reports severe abuse of the basement toilets for both men and women, with plans suggested to lock the doors if care is not shown. The piece shifts to politics and reform, noting Republican tariff promises and a push by Chair Payne to adjust duties on steel machinery woolen garments and farming implements. It also discusses proposals for postal savings banks and parcel delivery to bolster commerce and improve public services. Local Ohio Good Roads efforts are highlighted, advocating state aid and civil service care for road workers.
The piece examines Democratic and Republican aims for tariff revision and questions whether House factions can support Speaker Joe Cannon despite his anti tariff stance. It asks how legislators who campaigned on tariff modification will justify backing Cannon and suggests party alignments hinge on who sits on committees and who leads the drive.
A recently concluded campaign yielded a result deemed a triumph larger than the most optimistic Republican forecasts. The text reflects strong legislative momentum and a notable turnout. Key figures or party names are referenced but not named due to fragmentary source.
Cushman of the Department of Agriculture cites 1904 05 figures showing 2 151 570 miles of public roads and farm products hauled 5 487 000 000 pounds. He argues a road improvement saving could total about 250 000 000 annually, boosting farmers income and purchasing power.
The piece explains President Roosevelt’s use of frazzie and cites the Standard Dictionary 1908 definitions. Frazzie as a verb means to fray or fret and to become unraveled. As a noun it denotes the state of being frazzied or frayed both literally and figuratively.
Dr. Max Verwern, professor of physiology and director of the physiological institute at the University of Gottingen, is named Kaiser Wilhelm professor at Columbia University for the 1908 09 academic year.
An ad claims Dean's Ointment cures itching and various skin conditions with quick action. It asserts New York City has double elephones, four times Berlin, and six times Paris in a quirky comparison. Available at drug stores.
Mrs H B Singiey has returned from a visit with relatives in Chauncey.
Dan H. Bowman and T. W. Kirk land of Starling Ohio were guests of Dr. John Sprague on Sunday, sharing time and conversation in the family home.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco tests Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and stomach trouble praising its effect. She says the tonic invigorates the system purifies the blood and aids female weakness. Available at McKee's drug store.
Will Junod, cornet player in the Ringling circus band this season, has returned home.
At Thursday’s session all members and Supt. Skinner attended. A list of payments was approved including salaries for manual training teacher P. G. Lapp, janitors Sandy Smith and Arthur Cummings, janitress Mrs. Homer Chesser, various supply vendors, and full payment to architects BE. C. Van Leyen and Edward A. Schilling totaling 341.62.
Mr and Mrs Wade spent Sunday in Morgan county. Alex Marquis of Utley visited brother Ezra Green who is ill with cancer. George Hill visited friends in Amesville and Sand Rock. Archie Smith and son Willie of Athens visited his parents William and Mrs Smith. Mrs Cora Wilson guests of her parents at Bolins Mills. Isaac Sutton and family visited Mrs Priscilla Sutton at Canaanville Sunday.
Rev Massie filled his appointment at Coolville Ridge Saturday and Sunday and delivered very able sermons to local congregants.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Konkoskie of near Asbury spent Sunday with John Bobo and family. Ronald families from Judgow Clark's Chapel and South Canaan visited Orestus Fulton and Elizabeth Poston. Various neighbors from South Canaan Canadaville Beaumont Luhrig Angel Ridge and Angel Ridge joined Sunday gatherings and church services.
A New York based financial note reports that after the recent election stocks rose 1 to 4 points on opening and held gains. Copper prices climbed to 14 1 2 cents, producers pull orders, and Steel Corp forecasts a 1909 steel boom. Analysts warn against overexcited expectations, predicting waves of rise and modest pullbacks before a true boom.
A writer warns of a cautious business outlook for four to five years, noting scars from past booms will take time to heal. He predicts no immediate speculative surge and suggests profits will be legitimate as the market slowly heals, with a boom and crash avoided by prudent measures.
Directors of the Northern Pacific Rail road company announce an extra dividend of 11.26 dollars on 1 550 000 shares drawn from the Northwestern Improvement company earnings. The move highlights secrecy in corporate management and prompts calls for greater publicity across similar concerns.
Following Mr Taft's election, large copper orders were placed with major producers for domestic use. This signals reopening of Amalgamated and other mines and will provide work for laid off miners, potentially reducing unemployment by about 25 percent within two months.
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