Morgan's Appointment Confirmed by Secretary of State
Morgan's appointment as deputy supervisor of the Athens county board of elections to succeed W. S. Leighty has been confirmed by Secretary of State Thompson, who voiced confidence no fraud occurred. The decision, delivered after a lengthy hearing, notes strong protest from Republicans and includes affidavits about attendance. many present declined to speak. Also reported are a mistaken identity case in Canton ending with release after six months. and William J. Bryan's whirlwind Ohio campaign tour following Taft's route.
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T. L. Morgan
Athens County
Thompson
Sayre
Mr. Morgan
R. D. Williams
W. G. Danford
J. N Brown
Mr. Thompson
Mc Morgan
Charlies Grim
A. EK. Price
J. M. Lama
Ed Boane
Lawrence Kelch
P. W. Hickman
H. V. Wolf
James Ginnan
Canton
Maurice Snooks
Snooks
Pennsylvania
Courtland Hotel
Frank Snooks
Youngstown
Columbus
Newark
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Taft
Injured at Gymnasium James Weidman Confined to Bed
James Weidman is confined to his bed with injuries from a college gymnasium incident. Doctors say the injury is painful but not serious and he will remain in his room for several days.
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James Weidman
Serious Condition Reported For James Ginnan
James Ginnan of North Congress Street was taken by train near Jacksonville Monday evening and later returned home. He has suffered from a lingering complication after a previous appendectomy and may require another operation.
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James Ginnan
North
Congress Street
Jacksonville
Meigs County GOP Secures A B Price for Speeches
The Meigs county Republican committee hires Hon. A B Price for campaign stops in Meigs. He will speak in Syracuse on Saturday afternoon October 24 and again in Chester that evening.
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Meigs
Meigs County
Republican Campaign Committee
A. B. Price
Attorney Stalder Moves to New Home
Attorney Harry G. Stalder is moving today to his newly completed residence on Fimwood Place. The move centers on setting up in the elegant new home as the lawyer transitions to a fresh chapter.
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Harry G. Stalder
Fimwood Place
Atlantic fleet entertains in Tokyo amid high civic reception
The Atlantic fleet officers and sailors enjoy a week of garden parties luncheons and royal hospitality in Tokyo as 2000 guests attend a garden party hosted by Admiral Togo. Premier Katsura dines with American officers then a grand ball tops the day with Japanese officials hosting further banquets.
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Tokyo
Japan
Keio University
Yokohama
Rvhore
Admiral Togo
Shinkyuku Imperial Gardens
Katsura
Baron Terauchi
Mitsui
Iwasaki
America
Taft Tour Faces Workers Claims of Fair Treatment
Laboring men on Mr. Taft's tour assert they have not been missed or deceived by the charge that he is unfriendly to their interests, signaling steady support or cautious optimism from labor.
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Mr. Taft
Messenger editor takes vacation to Hanover Virginia
City Editor H. Harris of The Messenger and Mrs Harris depart this afternoon for Hanover CHL Virginia to spend several weeks as guests of Mr and Mrs C B Markeson. In his absence former City Editor B L Horn will oversee the news end of The Messenger.
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H. Harris
the Messenger
Harris
Hanover Chl
C. BE. Markeson
News End
B. L. Horn
Two Arrested: One Loses Leg In Murray Valley Incident
Nearville October 20 William Locke of Circle Hill was arrested by Nelsonville officers after a road encounter with his wife. Locke pleaded guilty before the Mayor to carrying concealed weapons amid a tense scene that left one man reportedly losing a leg.
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Nearville
William |Ocke
Circle Hill
Nelsonville
Deanville
Locke
William Collins Pleads Guilty in Concealed Weapons Case
William Collins of Doanville pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons, a legal action framed as a criminal case involving a local resident.
Narrow escape ends in tragedy near river bridge
Jacob Coakley and his wife escaped death after a train approached while returning from church. Mrs Coakley stepped off the tracks but Mr Coakley blocked the oncoming train, attempting to save himself and losing his leg. He was later amputated at Nelsonville hospital.
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Jacob Coakley
River Bridge
Coakley
Nelsonville Hospital
Fire rages between Nelsonville and Buchtel
A fast moving blaze pours over the ground between Nelsonville and Buchtel threatening nearby properties and forcing firefighting crews to battle intense flames and shifting winds. Local authorities urge residents to remain clear of the affected corridor as efforts continue.
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Nelsonville
Buchtel
Moray City Hosts Len Sears Democratic Campaign Speech
Len A Sears, a Democratic candidate for Congress, spoke in Moray City last evening. A spellbinding Democrat from North Carolina also addressed the gathering, energizing supporters.
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Len. A. Sears
Congress
Moray City
North Carolina
Mitchell Denies Authorship Of Telegram Endorsement
John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers leader, denies making posters bearing his likeness and refuting a Buffalo telegram claiming he endorsed a presidential candidate. He urges union men nationwide to elect bona fide trades unionists or sympathetic reform candidates to protect wage earners.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Buffalo
Notable Ohio Teachers Take New Posts in 1908
In the October Ohio Teacher notes Athenians learn of P W Fattig West Rushville becoming Bremen superintendent W A Stage moving from Fidwell to Tulsa Okla Miss Laura M Hoopes State Normal Athens teaches in Ashtabula Miss Ethel B Rowles Bremen University 08 becomes Pickerington High principal Harry Coultrap former McArthur superintendent now Elgin Ill history teacher Blanche J Keck McArthur State Normal Athens primary position Montpelier Bernice C Edwards Garrettsville State Normal Athens Fostoria School Williamson W Va primary work at $65 monthly Dora States State Normal Athens 1908 class joins Williamson W Va project.
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Ohio
P. W. Fattig
West Rushville
Bremen
W. A. Stage
Fidwell
Tulsa
Oklo
Laura M. Hoopes
State Normal College
Athens
Ashtabula
Ethel BE. Rowles
University
Pickerington
Harry Coultrap
McArthur
Elgin
Blanche J. Keck
Montpelier
Bernice C. Edwards
Garretsville
Social visit from Mrs McNurnia of Wellston guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lockard host as their guest Mrs. James McNurnia of Wellston and six others during a local social gathering.
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Ed Lockard
James McNurnia
Wellston
Tapp Receives Nomination Notice At Hull House Meeting
Sidney C. Tapp Liberal party presidential candidate was formally notified of his nomination at Hull House Chicago. The Chattanooga convention had earlier named him. he said the campaign started too late to organize in many states this year.
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Tapp
Chicago
Sidney C. Tapp
Liberal Party
Hull House
Mr. Tapp
Chattanooga
Tenn
New Party
Thaw bankruptcy case writ dismissed in Pittsburgh
Fishkill Landing New York October 21 Dr Lamb medical superintendent of Matteawan state hospital was notified that the writ of the Thaw bankruptcy case had been dismissed at Pittsburgh and Thaws presence in that city would not be demanded for the present at least.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Lamb
Matteawan State Hospital
Pittsburo
Bryan Crosses 10 Old Kentucky to Address Louisville Crowd
William J. Bryan spoke to a vast Louisville audience after crossing from New Albany. He arrived amid an unbroken lane of supporters and delivered three addresses at Phoenix Hill park and nearby crowds. He accused Republicans of election buying and warned that high tariffs cause panics.
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Louisville
William J. Bryan
Ohio River
New Albany
Ind
Bryan
Loulaville
Mr. Bryan
Phoenix Hill Park
Eady
Phoenix Hall
Kentucky
Balzac Promises Five Act Drama Read. Fourth Act Shown
Balzac told Odeon manager Lirieux he would read his five act drama The Springs of Quivola next week. He finished the provided portion as four acts. the fifth was unwritten but clearly conceived in his head with two alternate endings in mind.
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Balzac
Lirieux
Odeon Theater
Paria
Quivola
Lirleax
Politician Warns of Senate Control Risk Over Policies
A controversial plea argues that his election would shield the Republic from the danger of his own policies by leaving control of the Senate in question.
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Brian
Senate
West Virginians Honor Judge Taft on Campaign Day
Taft traversed West Virginia from Martinsburg to Parkersburg with many stops as crowds gathered and demonstrations formed. Special trains carried supporters to towns along the route and Western Maryland saw Taft visits with large welcomes including Cumberland where he spoke to a packed meeting.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Martineburg
Maryland
Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland
Ooberlandes
Judge Taft
Parsersburg
Ohio
Personal Notes From Athens Visitors and Residents
A long list of local names and movements in and around Athens includes Owen Beebe visiting as an Ath ens guest, J B Cook from Springfield on business, Dr Rot Gunder of Coolville attending Elk events, Bert Carskaden returning from the West, and several others traveling to or from Jacksonville Columbus and Cleveland. Mrs Jaynes of Pasadena visits relatives, and W Williams of Shawnee heads U R E P duties in town. Dr W T Sprague travels with his wife to Dayton for a state health convention while Elmer Dover leaves for Columbus Cleveland and New York.
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W. T. Sprague
Chauncey
Dayton
State Board of Health
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Morgan
Tafts
Blue Jackets
Sears
Murray City
Two Valleys
William Collins
Collins
Doanville
Mitchell
Friends of Labor
Uwotigw
Dr. Lamb
West
West Virginia
Owen Beebe
Beebe
J. B. Cook
Springfield
Rot Gunder
Coolville
Bert Carskaden
Orville Dalley
Mark Zimmerman
Mr. Bowers
Albany
Mrs. Q. L. Taylor
Jessie Weis
Lancaster
Pettemouth Home Telephone Company
Car Independent
Mr Jaynes
Denia Wilkins
Pasadena
Cal
B. W. Williams
Shawnee
U. R. E. of P. Company
L. J. Smith
Stewart
Elmer Dover
National Republican Committee
Cleveland
New York
G. H. Reed
C. C. Moore
Greenfield
Chloe Stickney
D. J. Evans
American Federation of Women's Clubs
Tiffin
Fremont
W. P. Lash
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