Prohibition and the Athens County Working Man
An essay argues that rising costs from repairs taxes and insurance push rents up, affecting laboring families in Athens County. It asserts landlords and merchants raise prices to preserve profits, warns prohibition would raise taxes to cover revenue losses, and contends workers would bear the burden through higher living costs and reduced liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Dix Mana
Washington, D. C
Arunkard
York
Trimbie
Athens
State of
Chattanooga
Tenn
T Mely
Temperance Tories
Clarence
Darrow
United States
T & Movement
Prohibition Slashes Jobs in Cincinnati Says Local Union Leader
James Wood former Vice President of the Cigar Makers International Union warns Athens County workers how the prohibition wave affects industry jobs. He cites Cincinnati figures indicating more than 7,500 mechanics, artists and laborers in brewing tobacco glass teaming and related trades have lost employment due to prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Cigar Makers’ International Union
Cincinnati
South
Prohibition Curbs Spark Unemployment Fears Across States
The piece argues that anti saloon sentiment and prohibition drive have swollen unemployment in Illinois Massachusetts Wisconsin and Missouri. It cites tens of thousands added to idle ranks and warns the trend will continue, challenging reformers whose goal is moral uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Illinois
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Missouri
Will County Prohibition Weighs On Athens County Workers
A pro prohibition argument in Athens County claims a statewide ban would devastate jobs in brewing and related industries. It contends 1,150,000 union workers and dependent families would lose livelihoods, with ripple effects across farming, supply chains, and local wages. It urges laborers to oppose the Anti-Saloon Party and warns of widespread unemployment and higher living costs if prohibition becomes national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
United States
Parporiz
Hocking Valley
Lsborers
Stowe
Ieborer
American Federation of Labor
United States of America
Evans
Athens Daily Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Roosevelt Accepts Gift for Military Academy on Constitution Island
Government Gate Island Oyster Bay on September 9 reports Constitution Island in the Hudson River near West Point has been donated to the United States government by Margaret Olivia Sage and Miss Anna Bartlett Warner for addition to the United States Military Academy. President Roosevelt has accepted the gift on behalf of the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Gate Island
Oyster Bay
Constitution Island
Nudson River
West Point
United States
Margaret Olivia Sage
Russell Bage
Anna Bartlett Warner
United States Military Academy
Roosevelt
Mob Kills Black Suspect After Fatal Assault on White Woman
In Oxford near Wits on September 9 Lawsos Pattog, a Black man accused of fatally harming Mrs. M. McMillan, a White woman, at her home, was seized from jail by a mob and killed. The case follows a violent confrontation tied to the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Wits
Woman admits loss of nerve in Omaha tragedy
In the coroner’s inquest in Omaha Mrs Abbie Rice testified Dr Frederick Rustin planned suicide to protect his life insurance. She said a bank clerk Charles Davis was involved but claimed Davis sought to kill himself with drugs and was not paid to kill Rustin. Davis testified he took drugs but denied involvement in the death. The inquest continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Frederick Austin
Abbie Rice
Dr. Rustin
Davis
Government measures water flow in Ohio river via current meter
Cincinnati man tests the Price current meter on the suspension bridge to gauge river discharge. Engineer A H Horton oversees the project while W G Hoyt and Max Chapman conduct tests for the United States Geological Survey. The study explores reservoir systems at headwaters to control flow separate from locks and dams plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio River
A. H. Horton
W. G. Hoyt
Cornell
Max Chapman
Water Resource Branch
United States Geological Survey
West Virginia
Army
Cardinal Vannutelli Arrives to Preside Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli has arrived in London to preside over the nineteenth Eucharistic congress. He was welcomed by Archbishop Francis Bourne, the Duke of Norfolk, and other church prelates and laymen. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore also visited Downside and joined the Norfolk household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannutelli
London
Vincent Vannutelli
Francis Bourne
Westminster
Duke of Norfolk
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore
Benedetine Abbey
Downside
Duke and Duchess of Norfolk
Tragedy: 14 year old commits suicide over schooling
Leander Sheetz hotel keeper's son, an errand boy during vacation, killed himself at home after his parents insisted he attend school. He expressed a wish to be dead to a companion, then after the morning session he returned to his room and shot himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranetane Rtsen
Leander Sheetz
Minister Goes to Jail in Richmond Disorderly Conduct Case
Rev. Leon ard W. Snyder of Norwood D was arraigned in police court and sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a police probe requested by Richmond parents. The Sept. 9 report notes a $25 fine and immediate imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Leonard W. Snyder
Norwood
Marines claim Cruikshank and Spencer matches at Sea Girt
The United States Marine Corps won the Cruikshank trophy and the Spencer match. J A Dietz of New York won the revolver event open to all competitors. In the Spencer match Sergeant J W Hingle led with 74 of 75 to win the gold medal and $25, Captain Owen Smith of New Jersey took second with 74, Sergeant J E Bryant of New York was third with 71, and Lieutenant Colonel C B Winder of Ohio was fourth with 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girt
N. J
United States Marine Corps
J. A. Dietz
New York
J. W. Hingle
Marine Corps
Bird W. Spencer
New Jersey
Owen Smith
J. E. Bryant
C. 8S. Winder
Ohio
Chicago Students In Revolt Over Greek Letter Societies
Chicago students at Ida Park and other high schools defy the school board by smoking openly and refusing to register as part of a growing resistance to the ban on Greek letter societies. A protective association for fraternities and sororities in the city’s high and preparatory schools has formed and will meet next Saturday to discuss actions against the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
I&de Park
Stand-Patters Defeat Cummins in Iowa Senate Vote
In Des Moines on September 9, 42 stand out Republicans refused to vote for Governor A B Cummins for the U S Senate to fill the late W H Allison's term. With 45 Democrats backing Porter and 65 Republicans voting for Cummins, they outnumbered Cummins supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
United States Senate
W. H. Allison
Porter
Vanderbilt quits racing game amid Cup bid on Long Island
William K Vanderbilt Jr, donor of the Vanderbilt Cup, announced in New York that he will never race again. He said he has had enough and is through for good, even as a rivals’ contest is planned on Long Island in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
New York
William K. Vanderbilt, J
Long Island
Europe
Hotel Redding Fire Destroys Block in Dayton Near Punxsutawney
Fire that began in the dining room of the Hotel Redding at Dayton near Punxsutawney destroyed a block of dwellings and stores injuring two people with one fatally likely. Loss listed at 35000 dollars. Mrs. George Frey, wife of the hotel proprietor, not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Redding
Dayton
George Frey
Bryan Addresses Committeemen in Chicago Primaries Meeting
William J. Bryan addressed twelve hundred precinct committeemen in Chicago as part of implementing the Democratic national committee call for a campaign club in every voting precinct in the United States. The gathering marked an innovative political step for local party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
United States
Livestock and Grain Prices Across Cities
Market report listing cattle sheep hog prices in East Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati and Toledo. Includes steers cows heifers calves hogs lambs wool lard bacon bulk meats and grain quotes with many figures and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Boston
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ste
Oata
Young New Yorker F. D. Bethune Eludes Pursuit Across States
Chicago detectives report F D S Bethune, a young New York attorney, wandered nationwide amid mental strain, calling his wife during lucid intervals. Rewards were withdrawn as pursuers paused, with Bethune allegedly traveling through Canada and U S towns before vanishing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chase
Lawyer Bethune Vanishes Again After Call
F D C Bethune a young New York lawyer who disappeared August 23 telephoned his wife from Buffalo on September 9 asking to stop the search. He then disappeared again and detectives say his whereabouts remain a mystery. Mrs Bethune told a Buffalo detective agency to withdraw all circulars and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bethune
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Rival Organizations Prompt Humorous Seat Swap Tale
In a Lexington Avenue car crowded with women, a man explains he cannot yield his seat due to honor from the newly formed Sit Still club in Harlem. A nearby woman reveals she is a member of the Stand and Stare club and continues to stare until he relents and offers his seat, joking about joining her club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biy
Lexington Avenue
Wadam
Harlem
New York Press
Sea Serpent Myth Rooted in Seaweed Theories
The article suggests the sea serpent myth began from substantial algae in southern seas. Gigantic seaweed, 400 to 600 feet long, can form enormous bio forms when washed ashore and mistaken for sea monsters. It notes such wrecked vegetation could inspire the fabled sea serpent in a New York American piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
Bishop Beats Naylor in County Republican Primary
MConnellsville Ohio September 7 The county Republican primary counts show Representative Bishop defeating Dr J B Naylor by 397 votes. Bishop is aligned with the Foraker wing and is considered a reformist figure in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Naylor
M'Connellsville
J. B. Naylor
Foraker
Legal Notice of Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing in Ohio
Notice is given that Peter E. Hanson, adjudged bankrupt on July 16, 1908, seeks discharge. A hearing is set for September 9, 1908, at Columbus Ohio, before the District Court, to allow creditors and interested parties to show cause why discharge should be granted. Dated September 9, 1908. Attorney: G. W. Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. Hanson
District Court of the United States
Southern District of Ohio
Eastern Division
Columbus
Ohio
Oweton
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Secre
Nelson
Ville, Ohio
Will County
Personal Liberty League
Mrs. Rice
Dr. Austin
Livestock and Grain
Mrs. Bethune
Peter BE. Hanson
Ig. W. Rose
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