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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
4
The piece notes Governor Johnson of Minnesota opposing capital punishment. It cites twenty five Illinois congressmen seeking re election and discusses balloon experiments and dirigibles. It references Mr Fairbanks and past party conventions in 1896 and 1888 with brief political commentary.
Some politicians say that if Tom J. Johnson of Cleveland wins reelection next week against Congressman Theodore F. Burton the Republican mayoral nominee, he could become a White House possibility and the only man with a chance to defeat Bryan for the Democratic nomination.
Republicans in Minnesota anticipate electing minor state officers next year though governor races less certain. Interest grows in two nominations for the railroad and warehouse commission, likely to be contested.
The report says Senator Elkins of West Virginia will retire after his current term, avoiding a fourth bid. Thomas Way of Britt Iowa has returned to manage Cummins campaign against Senator Allison. Senator Clapp of Minnesota, long linked to a possible vice presidential run, is an Indiana native and former attorney general. The White House confirms a ninety day return of the battleship fleet from the Pacific to the Atlantic for extended practice with no war intent. The Republicans plan to hold their national convention early next year, upholding the tradition of the ruling party presenting its candidate and platform first.
The article notes Chicago has hosted ten national conventions, second to Baltimore’s sixteen. It details that six in Chicago were Republican and four Democratic, and lists upcoming state elections in nine states with governors to be chosen in several. It argues campaigns are tense but unlikely to affect national politics.
The Buckeye Republican club in Columbus passes resolutions ejecting the Ohio State Journal from the party and declaring it no longer a party organ. The Journal, long nonpartisan, is criticized for benefiting itself and its owner while praising the Buckeye’s support of a Democratic mayor.
The Tennessee meeting in Nashville aims to nominate a Southern candidate for president to challenge Bryan's hold on the solid South. Virginia Senator Martin supports Bryan as the strongest Democrat and urges unity against these booms, while some dairymen worry about rising feed costs and milk prices impacting earnings.
The essay urges forming a regular militia style company in Athens led by Capt. Frank Lowry. It laments depleted veteran groups and notes a need for drill and a strong display by young men during upcoming long winter evenings. The author argues the city has material to sustain a fine unit.
The villages of Toledo Cleveland and Columbus protest a seven cent a quart milk price hike. National chatter previously focused on Philadelphia dairymen raising to ten cents a quart while Athens quotes ten cents a pint yet causes little fuss. Citizens say they are accustomed to being soaked and accept milk prices as long as beer remains cheaper.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with pure triple refined glycerine as a medicinal extractor and preservative. It claims efficacy for indigestion chronic catarrh bronchial coughs and stomach ailments and warns against unknown substitutes. A final dramatic note describes a violent comic scene of Adam forced to swallow forbidden fruit.
Heavy taxpayers in Athens warn of poor material on the municipal ticket for the upcoming election. They compare the council and board of public affairs to a stock company board and urge voters to choose members with sound business experience and broad judgment, avoiding personal prejudice.
The article notes Marconi began experiments in 1906 and after eleven years the first commercial wireless telegraph line spans the Atlantic. It reports messages sent on October 17, signaling a historic achievement in long distance wireless communication.
An Atchison Kansas Globe columnist presents a satirical take on Genesis Eve tempting Adam to eat the forbidden fruit. Adam refuses citing moral wrong, then Eve uses pressure and anger to push him toward sin. The piece mocks biblical storytelling with a regional voice.
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. James Ballard on East Union Street Monday afternoon November 4. A full attendance is desired as delegates to the State convention at Steubenville will report. All women interested are invited to attend.
A long local letter page records visits and guests across Athens Chauncey Murray City and Lancaster with names such as Henderson Stage Beachout and Coon. It also contains a sales pitch from Devoe & Co promoting a sweeter paint offering and urging exclusive local distribution.
Notice is given that on October 5, 1867, Mary Klein of Athens Ohio was adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held November 6, 1907 at 1 p.m. in Athens to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. IL Koons Referee in Bankruptcy October 29 1907.
Charles Wyatt returns from Grinnell Kansas. Miss Lacy Heston and sister Gertrude visiting Mrs. J W Cecil. Presbyterians to serve dinner on election day in bank building. Several residents and guests noted including Dr Beasley of Columbus. Large fall farm sale near Lewis Morris farm draws crowds from Murray City to Bartlett and Guysville.
Five hundred folks gathered as Walter Patton leased a Columbus area farm and moved his family there on Tuesday. The Torch correspondent is urged to cheer as the Colonel reportedly crossed the line in a balloon last Wednesday and promised dirt will fly on his road through this place in March.
Mrs Flora Johnson visited her parents Mr and Mrs C P Knowlton for a weekend. Charles Bolen spent Sunday with family in town. William Knowlton visited his uncle Parker Snyder of Mineral. Master William Moler Jr. stayed at Blue Grass stock farm last week. Vin Bobo bought a new rubber tired buggy. Charles Moore of Athens bought cards this week. Mrs C P Knowlton spent Saturday in Albany as a guest.
Edward Warner, a well known local farmer, returned home Saturday with his bride from Noble county. John Niggemeyer went to Galloplis for eye treatment after an injury. Mr and Mrs A Kelley visited the Stout home last week. St John church services start Wednesday and run through the week.
Readable ad notes 22 modern hoes displayed on State Lancaster Congress College Grosvenor Franklin Morris and other popular streets. Shoppers invited to come, view and obtain prices for immediate purchase.
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