Women honor on streets cited by Marietta editor
The Marietta editor denounces street masher behavior and the insult of women, citing a St. Louis case where a man paid $1000 in fines. The piece praises Ohio physicians at the Eighth District Medical Society meeting in Athens and stresses medical progress, professional standards, and adherence to effective methods. It also references Gillilan and his book Including Finnigin and discusses tariff reform debates and congressional obstacles to a fair tariff bill.
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Marietta
St. Louis
Eighth District Medical Society
Athens
Taft Victory Credits and Hitchcock’s Role Questioned
The article notes Mr. Hitchcock as national chairman receives credit for Taft’s win but argues Taft prevailed despite Hitchcock. It cites Taft’s nationwide speeches, the shift in campaign policy, and Hitchcock’s policy reversals as factors in the outcome, while questioning the narrative of Hitchcock leading the party to success.
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Hitchcock
Judge Taft
United States
Republican Party
Taft
Mr. Taft
Absence of Colonel Fisher Shocks Athens State Hospital Board
The Athens State Hospital board held a regular meeting this week amid tension over the removal of Dr. Hanson. Colonel Fisher of Wilmington was absent, fueling reports he will resign after elections, a step seen as likely given the rift with the governor and administration.
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Board of Trustees
Athens State Hospital
Fisher
Wilmington
Hanson
Rorick
Navy Review in Japanese Waters Sparks US Naval Strength Debate
A recent naval review in Japanese waters saw the Mikado beside Admiral Togo as 110 battleships passed in line. Captain Hobson and other alarmists may cite this procession to argue for increasing United States naval strength.
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Togo
Hobson
Broad Support for Elihu Root as New York Senator
The passage praises Elihu Root's election to succeed Thomas M. Platt as U S Senator from New York. It states there is little opposition and predicts global congratulation for his forthcoming service in the Senate.
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Elihu Root
New York
Thomas M. Platt
United States
Senate
James J Hill Calls Free Trade With Canada Urgent
James J Hill told the New York Chamber of Commerce that free trade must come with Canada. He noted Germany and Great Britain take more of our products than Canada, yet trade with Canada exceeds France and South America and nearly matches Asia in size.
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James J. Hill
Chamber of Commerce In
New York
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
France
South America
Asia
Adams Calls Tarif Foes Hogs and Thieves In Congress
Charles Francis Adams denounces high tariff supporters as hogs and thieves while criticizing a tariff investigation before the Ways and Means Committee in Washington. He says he benefits from tariffs yet wishes to relinquish them, calling the proceeding a congregation of squealing hogs jockeying for trough access.
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Charles Francis Adams
Magnificent Athens Church Fund Dedication Prompted by Generosity
Citizens of Athens rallied to complete a grand church project, contributing over $20,000 in a single day to retire the debt and dedicate the building to religion. The columnist praises communal generosity as a fitting return for public virtue and divine favor.
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Athens
Pearson Brothers Publish Gillilan Verse Volume
Athens readers gain a new poetry volume by Gillilan Strick and W Gillilan, a former University of Georgia student from the early nineties. The edition features nearly one hundred original verse selections.
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Pearson Brothers
Athens
Gillilan
Strick
W. Gillilan
Mechanicsburg Bricks Road Faces Speed Hazard
Complainants report fast driving on a mile and a half brick road through Mechanicsburg suburb. Residents fear accidents as speed enthusiasts disregard limits. If arrests prove difficult, citizens may devise protective measures to curb danger.
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Mechanicsburg
Athens State Hospital and Athens County Politics Debate
In the Enquirer column, J. W. Faulkner critiques claims about Athens and the Athens State Hospital. He argues Athens residents influence is limited by law and disputes the notion that Athens officials control hospital policy. He notes Athens seeks friendly business ties without overstepping.
We as a Nation See Ourselves Through Narrow Lenses
A fragment urging Americans to shed provincialism and view the world more clearly. It argues the nation is cut off from global perspectives, noting emigrants shape impressions of Germany England France and Asia. It highlights the tariff issue as a widespread but underinformed concern.
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Germany
France
England
China
Japan
America
Immediate relief claim for Hyomel cold cure device
An advertisement promises rapid cold relief using Hyomel, a medicated antiseptic air inhaler. It claims the device soothes respiratory membranes, stops mucus discharge, and cures colds, with a $1 outfit and a money back guarantee if no cure.
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Henderson-Crider
Mind Your Business With Dr Kings New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure all to keep out of liver and bowel trouble. Claims include relief from biliousness malaria and jaundice with a price of 25 cents at McKee’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Mc Kee
Change of Game Laws of State
At the first meeting of the general assembly the game laws are to be changed. The law on rabbits is too lax and the farmer and shooter may kill rabbits under ambiguous restrictions. Over 10,000 dealer notices prohibit sale of duck quail peasant waterfowl or squirrel. Speaks says sale of quail and game birds has ceased in Ohio and an appropriation may be asked to import Hungarian pheasants now raised in Michigan.
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General Assembly
Columbus
J. Co. Speaks
Ohio
Michigan
Dean's Regulats Offer Quick Constipation Relief
For a mild easy action of the bowels a single dose of Deans Regulats is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them.
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Dean
Have One Doctor No Sense in Running from One Doctor
Do not delay in choosing a single physician and consult him in time when sick. Seek his opinion on Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs and colds and use it or not as he prescribes.
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Ayer
Ayer’s Pills Endorsed For Bilious Attacks At Home
Ayer’s Pills are recommended for at home use to ward off biliousness indigestion and sick headaches. The advertisement urges keeping a box in the house with one pill at bedtime as a preventive measure and invites readers to ask their doctor about them. Manufactured by J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Pittsburg Murder Victim John Barrows Believed Robbed
A telegram reports John Barrows, a 60 year old towboat engineer from Hockingport, Ohio, murdered in Pittsburg and his body dumped in the river. About $100 sewn in his underclothes was likely stolen by attackers. Barrows lived in the area 25 years and was well respected. Funeral time unknown as remains are expected to arrive for burial.
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Hockingport
Ohio
John Burrows
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Two Years In Penitentiary For Nelsonville Arson
John Eliott of Nelsonville was sentenced to two years in the Ohio penitentiary after pleading guilty to arson for burning Cotton Tedrow’s opera house in Nelsonville about two years ago on January 1, 1907. The case followed indictment by the October grand jury and a plea change from not guilty to guilty. Fred Six pleaded guilty to failure to provide for his children and was jailed until bond. Simon Holbert pleaded not guilty with trial set for December 22. A separate civil action involving Charles H. Grosvenor against I M Foster and others will have a further hearing on December 7 with temporary injunctive relief granted to Grosvenor and bond set at $500. the dispute centers on a $6,800 promissory note payable to Minerva Scanlon of Altoona, Pa.
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Common Pleas
John Eliott
Nelsonville
Ohio
Cotton” Tedrow
Elliott
Fred Six
Simon Holbert
Charles H. Grosvenor
I. M. Foster
Questioned Payment In Grosvenor Note Sparks Inquiry
The record indicates Mrs. Scanlan paid funds to a person who claimed General Grosvenor had signed the note. No definite verification of the signature is presented, leaving the matter under scrutiny.
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Mr. Grosvenor
Arctic explorer Buckland to lecturing tomorrow afternoon
Nelsonville local figure A. W. Buckland with years among Eskimos will give an interesting lecture tomorrow at 3 o clock. All men interested are invited to attend.
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A. W. Buckland
Arctic
Popular Young Couple to Wed in Glouster
Engagement of Miss Grace Allen and Mr. Arthur L. McFarland announced at a Friday evening party at the Allen home in Glouster. The couple plan to marry on January 1, 1909, with the ceremony in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where McFarland resides.
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Allen
Ohio University
Miss Allen
Glouster
Athens
Ir. McFarland
Pew
McKarland
Monster
St. Clairsville
McFarland
Foraker Sees His Candidate Confers Over Speaker Election
Cincinnati November 26 Rep A J Crawford of Athens who backs Senator Foraker for speaker met with the senator. Crawford said he is sure Governor Harris seeks the senate and that Harris would be elected if Foraker fails.
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Cincinnati
A. J. Crawford
Athens
Foraker
Ohio House
Crawford
Harris
Senate
Bishop David H Moore D D Athenian Bishop and author
Bishop David H Moore born September 4 1838 entered the Methodist ministry after Ohio University. He served as a Civil War lieutenant colonel, led a Cincinnati female college, headed Colorado Seminary and University of Denver for a decade, edited Western Christian Advocate, and was elected bishop in 1900 later serving in Japan and Korea. He was known as a versatile writer and eloquent speaker.
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Earl Cranston
Cranston
Athens
Ohio University
Ohio
Illinois
Colorado
Western Book Concern
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moore
David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Colorado Seminary
University of Denver
Western Christian Advocate
Ron
Japan
Korea
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Tedrow
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