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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

3

Infamous Brands Charges As Government Slur

Deliberations by the United States Attorney General warn against sensational claims about Panama Canal and French company land transfers. The message denounces allegations of improper dealings, clarifies the role of the Republic, and cites official documents and receipts from the Seine court and Morgan banking.

New York United Attorney General Washington Angelal Munadage API Sharges United, ‘States Panaimacanill Uwwell Pandma Congress Indianapolis News N. Delevan Smith United States Panama Canal Pitilds Teveons Pranch Company Taft Columbus Parr Misterial Charles P. Taft Panama WH. Taft W. BR. Taft Sinole Douglas’ Robinson Mr. Robinson Hesinmiego Rex Rootin Ihn Getal Panama-company Lquideter Seine Messrs. I. P. Morgan & Company Bank “of France Paria Treasury Department Bank of France Elgil Tribunal Panama Canal Company Prance Pasama Canal Company France Povenmental Tribunal of Selpe Mor

Tribute to Coghlan Army Rear Admiral Coghlan Dies

The American people may mourn the death of Rear Admiral John Bullock Coghlan AR B naval commander a notable figure. Coghlan was a picturesque character and faithful man whose Kentuckian roots endear him to Ken tuckians. He spent much of his life in Kentucky.

Jononh Bullock Coghlan Soniatide Courier-Journal

Books: Library Loss Feels Across Boston Globe Readers

In the library of congress era note, the Boston Globe laments a shared loss for Alexandria. The piece reflects weary readers and the broader impact of missing volumes on scholars and the public. The record hints at cultural disruption and the enduring value of library collections.

Congress Alexan Boston Hat

Finney Secures Rom Johnson For Rivers and Harbors

Congressman-elect Rom Johnson of Trenton gained a seat on the resolutions committee at the Rivers and Harbors congress after attorney Frank J. Finney of this city spoke for him. The Cincinnati delegation had backed Larry Probasco, but Finney argued for Johnson and the Queen City delegation followed, replacing Probasco with the Ironton man. Lehman's new building is full for shoe bargains.

Rom John Trenton Frank J. Finney Rivers and Harbors Cirsanati Larry Probasco Finney Jolnson Queen City Probasco Ironton

Jury panel drawn for probate court appeal case

A list of twelve names was drawn from the jury wheel to serve in a probate court road appeal Monday December 28. The appeal by Jono Danm and John Hansgen of Hari Tison township, via attorney Cecil G. Miller, concerns a four mile land question linked to Chris Saver and neighbors. Damages sought are 500 by Daum and 300 by Hansgen. jurors will fix amounts. An odd feral juror, Johnny Fullerton of Wheelersburg, served as a Viewer. Names include Edward Ade Morgan Svenpt ward George Louderbach Brash Creek J W Spriggs Walley Oliver Kennedy Paneth Josepherva Third ward A Duduit Second ward W Ern est Ve neer Bloom Tex Monro gout ward Martin Madison ton Porter.

LA Yentry Namies Wes Jono Danm John Hansgen Hari Ti‘son Cecil G. Miller Chris Saver Thestead Widwers Damm Hansgen Daum Ong ‘Ouls Ametbers Jianny Fullerton Wheelershure Clinton Gerd Edward Ade Morgan Svenpt Ward George Louderbach Brash Creek J. W. Spriggs Walley

Ohio Temperance Drive to Make Ohio a Dry State

Wayne B. Wheeler, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, says the organization will focus its fight in Ohio’s large cities and push for statewide prohibition. He predicts dry counties will send temperance legislators and that all saloons and breweries will be driven from the state as the temperance wave votes in counties and expands into politics.

Columbus Washington County Washington Rose Sheen Aferietta Old Washington Marietta Anti-Saloon League Pennsylvania Rosey County Junon Franklin Bucas Montgomery Tuller Wayne B. Wheeler Ohio Wheeler Lisg

Dry County Election Surges in Preble County

In Preble County on Monday the Dry option won by 1,020 votes in the Rose county Neal election, with 6,083 ballots cast. Ten saloons closed, nine in Eaton and one in West Manchester. Gaton voted wet by 46 votes, carrying five of 32 precincts. Governor Harris won the county by 150 votes, part of a statewide Dry majority reaching 59 counties. The vote followed the Ward act and affected wider county status.

Eaton Preble West Manchester Gaton Harris

Bargain Liquor Prices Prompt Saloons to Consider Changes

Findlay reports drastic liquor sales at bargain prices over the past month. Councilman Beamsley’s plan for a municipal entertainment venue was rejected, but he says he will pursue a scheme to allow pool billiards and other amusements for patrons who have spent time in such taverns.

Findlay Dee Beamsley

Lynchburg Prohibition Election Contest Filed

In Lynchburg Virginia on December 15 a notice of contest was filed challenging the recent prohibition election. The contestants indicate the election would be attacked due to conduct surrounding the vote.

Lynchburg, Va Lynchburg

Trial at West Adams County Postponed for Melina Evans Case

Judge 1 in Adams County held court Monday evening with Corn returning from Trenton. The Melina Evans murder trial, set for this week, was postponed because the case was not ready for trial. Proceedings moved quickly as juries worked, and the judge aimed to clear docket backlogs.

Corn Trenton Adams County Melina Evans Munner Agas Jonster Tal Trontonian

Not Very Ol From Flat Friday Report

The report from Flat Friday states that Thomas Brown’s son signed with Tung BY 1 wat and was greatly exarcinated. Mr Trews had nothing worse than a 938 told. Mr Pirown marked the statement Saturday in all possible foes of relatives. Friends, confusioned by the in the port. Toh 3 eles any Lehman’s tor Shoes.

Brown Trews Pirown

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