Taft Forces Control Ohio Republican Plan for Primaries and Convention
In Columbus on January 3 the Ohio Republican central committee approved primaries for February 11 and a March 3-4 state convention to choose delegates and officers including governor and other state posts. Taft supporters led 14 to 7 over Foraker, Garfield chosen as temporary chairman and James R. Garfield named chairman of the state convention with other officers named. Governor Harris declined a Foraker bid for the chair.
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Columbus
Republ
Ohio
Republican State Central Committee
Friends
William H. Taft
Joseph B. Foraker
James &. Garfield
Interior
Taft
Harry M. Daugherty
Richard McCloud
London
Mr. Daugherty
Garfield
Harris
James R. Garfield
Cleveland
R. M. Switzer
Gallipolis
Malcolm Jennings
Athens
Richard Gilson
Steubenville
Aarris
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Ates
Hore
Cupid Busy in 1907 Guernsey County Marriage Licenses
In 1907 Guernsey County probate court issued 417 marriage licenses. December yielded the peak, with December 24 the banner day as 13 licenses granted that month, and 10 licenses issued on the same date in 1907.
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Dan Cupid
Guernsey County
Miss Leona Casey Dies at Fifteen of Pneumonia
Miss Leona Casey aged about fifteen died this morning at her home on Weer Avenue about four o clock from acute pneumonia contracted the day after Christmas. She is survived by her mother three brothers Samuel Joseph William and one sister Mrs Lynch of Georgetown. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Leona Casey
Weer
Avenue
Samuel
Joseph
William
Lynch
Georgetown
Hon Wm Lawrence dies after long illness in Cleveland
Hon William Lawrence former state senator and editor dies in Cleveland on January 2 1908 after a lengthy cancer illness. Born in Washington Guernsey county he led a notable career in journalism politics and law with roles at the Cambridge Jeffersonian Zanesville Signal Mansfields Shield and service as Democratic candidate for Congress. He left behind sons James and Albert and was admired for editorial rigor and modesty.
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Wm. Lawrence
Cleveland
Cleveland Hospital
Lawrence
Washington
Guernsey County
James Lawrence
Court of Common Pleas
Albert
St. Clairsville
Kenyon College
Ohblo
Cambridge Jeffersonian
John Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Amos
Zanesville Signal
D. H. Gauter
Mansfield Shield
Muskingum—Licking
Suspected Man Held in Hutchinson Murder and Station Looting
Homer Selwyn is jailed in Parkersburg on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Edward Hutchinson and the looting and burning of the Obo River station in Welcome, West Virginia. He offered conflicting statements and was subjected to questioning with no confession. Authorities report inconsistent tales and intensified scrutiny as investigations continue.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Edward Hutchinson
Welcome
Homer Selwyn
Eagle
Galway
Ohio River Division
Selwyn
Sistersville
Bryan
Llwyn
Young Folks Will Wed This Evening
John J. Rigby of Columbus and Miss Bessie Prouse of the Children’s home will marry at 7 o’clock tonight at Dr Edwin A Jester’s home. The ceremony will be quiet with few relatives present. Rigby is a U S student awaiting graduation from OSU. Prouse is admired by the city’s younger set. Frank Mackey and the Paulsons are mentioned among recent local movements and visits.
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John J. Rigby
Columbus
Wm. Rigby
North 10Th Street
Bessie Prouse
John Prouse
Edwin
Mr. Rigby
O .S. UF
Cambridge High Schoo
Miss Prease
Seaboard Air Line Put in Receivership
Judge Pritchard orders Seaboard Air Line put under receivership with R Lancaster Williams and S Davies Warfield appointed. The system spans 2282 miles from Portsmouth to Tampa with key western branches. Williams cites earnings in 1997 of about 19 million, supporting rehabilitation under court supervision.
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Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
Pritchard
United States Circuit Court
Asheville
N. C
R. Lancaster Williams
Davies Warfeld
Baltimore
Williams
Middendorf, Williams & Co
Warfield
Continental Trust Company
John L. Willams & Sons
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Portsmouth
Tampa
Fla
Atlanta
Montgomery
Birmingham
Ryan
Blair
Coolidge
Clearness and Ability of the Nation's Ablest Statesmen
A quotation praising the clearness and ability of the nation's ablest statesmen, noting superior comprehension and forceful presentation in past great debates.
Guernsey Infirmary Faces Superintendent Appointment Question
The Guernsey County Infirmary board debates whether a former director may serve as superintendent. After Port Gibson’s resignation, Robert Burris was chosen, but Ohio law and the Attorney General’s view now bar appointing a former director until a year after term ends. Oliver presses Burris removal and December pay dispute.
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County Lfirmary
Burris
Guernsey County Infirmary
Port Gibson
Robert Jr. Burris
Ojilver
Byesville
Benj. Morris
Sheppard
Ohio
Oliver
County Infirmary Superintendent Receives Prolonged Term Extension
The Supt. will term in March as a new election is required. Mr. Burris has led the Infirmary well and earned commendation from the Board of County Visitors for the current condition and management of the facility.
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Burris
Board of County Visitors
New Penn Time Cards Go Into Effect Sunday
The new midwinter time card for the Marietta Division takes effect Sunday morning January 5. Trains changing times include the westbound arriving at 8 20 a m becoming 8 25 and the eastbound Sunday schedule starting at 7 10 am instead of 7 25 pm. Also notes Miss Leda Bayless visiting Pleasant City friends and Sene Caville Jr O U A M officers elected for the coming year.
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Marietta
Leda Bayless
Pleasant City
Senecaville Jr. O. U. A. M
D McVicker
V. O
C. O. Perkins
T. F. Gooden
J.S
Er. McVicker
O. S
M. R. Chester
S Harding
VW. McVicker
Chaplin
Kahn
State
Corwin
Dr. Bates
Rep Congressional Convention Set for Cambridge Feb 13
Marietta report notes Fifteenth District Republican committee chose Cambridge for the February 13 convention with primaries on February 11. Dawes’ wishes mostly granted. delegates apportioned by 1906 secretary of state vote. Key figures: Dr C L Casey Guernsey chair, John W Lansley Washington secretary.
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Marietta
Cambridge
Dawes
Sherman Granger
Zanesville
Peter Black
Granger
Muskingun County
John McWilliams
Noble County
OC. L. Casey
Guernsey County
John W., Laosiey
Washington County
Carm Thompson
Guernsey
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Washington - Ee
Congressional
C. L. Casey
C. A. Tracy
Morgan County
Peter G. Black
Muskingum County
John W. Lansley
Washington Co.pty
Humane Society plans more work at Guernsey Court
A well attended Guernsey County Humane Society meeting in the probate court room discussed future tasks. Humane Officer W A Albright outlined plans and will be more accessible at Justice of the Peace R W Linasey's office for complaints or inquiries. James Warne of North 7th street was in Zanesville on business. Reverend J H Nash received a leather chair as a Christmas gift from Mr and Mrs D O Nicodemus of Newcomerstown guests of Mr and Mrs W A Whitcraft.
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Guernsey County Humane Society
Probate
W. A. Albright
Justice of the Peace
R. W. Linasey
James Warne
North 7Th Street
Zanesville
D. O. Nicodemus
Newcomerstown
W A. Whitcraft
North 4Th Street
Count Boni Proves He Is a Fighter in Bout
In a tightly contested match at Gould's venue, Count Boni demonstrates grit against his opponent, trading blows and rallying with determined moves to secure a hard fought performance.
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Count Boni
Duels and mud clash at Paris church over Mme Gould feud
Count Boni de Castellane and Prince Helie de Sagan fought outside St Pierre de Chaillot during a memorial service for Lady Stanley Errington. Boni spat on Helie, a cane clash followed, and a butcher separated them amid mud and injuries. All three were taken to the police station for explanations.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
Prince Helie de Sagan
Mme. Gould
St. Pierre de Chaillot
Stanley Errington
England
Count Boni
Count Jean de Castellane
Jean
Boni
Count Poni
Associated Press
Delarne
Prince Helie
Count de Castellane
Mme. Could
Anna
Castellane
Gould
Count Bent
Casey Rainey
Marietta
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Charles Dick
Hartman
Neill House
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Cupid
Edward Rutchinson
Senecay LE
Miss Bess Prouse
Dr. Jester
Frank Mackey
John Paulson
Newark
S. C. Hammond
Baty Avenue
Thos
F. Ryan
Board Air Line
John Skelton Williams
Voting Trust
Judge Pritchard
Seaboard
Waddill
N.C
Danville
Judge Pritcham
Wonan
Oupobh
New Penn
Rep
Gus
Guerns
J. H. Nash
First
U. P Church
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Prince de Sagan
Mme
Encade
Big Butcher
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