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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
In Greenville Ohio a feature on life 600 feet above the city discusses the race of women in top stories and the crowding streets below. It notes vast tunnels, smoke, and ongoing building at Governors Island, questioning the purpose of urban toil amid a metropolis in motion.
Fragmentary report suggests a land dispute or market speculation on Wall Street about land valued at an immense sum per acre. The text hints at watered stock and damp conditions affecting perceived value, but details are unclear and names or places are not fully readable.
The report describes Grover Cleveland’s death in Princeton New Jersey after long illnesses linked to diabetes and kidney issues. It recounts his career from early law work in Caldwell and Buffalo to service as governor of New York and president, noting his veto mayor image and the famous 1895 Venezuela note.
A colorful Washington Star fragment mocks greed and arrogance as an Uncle Eben portrait critiques people who chase money at any cost. The speaker rails against those who value wealth over truth, warning of hollow pride and moral compromise.
A fragment hints at a memory query about candle souftern. The narrator says dad recalls them, noting with wit that they were the original. The text is incomplete but centers on a family memory and a playful remark about origins.
Indians claim the Ganges waters bless and heal bathers as a scientist notes the river cleanses cholera microbes. He says Ganges and Jatuna water hostile to bacteria due to lack of nutrients and presence of bacteria-destroying agents.
A Behemoth of language describes a fearless man amid dangers and adversity as a beam of divinity shaping a mortal body. Beneca frames the subject as gifted, resilient, and unshaken by coveted or feared things.
Manchester Union reports a trouble event where a key actor failed to meet a crucial expectation, triggering broader concerns. Officials say the situation escalates as community and business leaders weigh responses and preventive measures.
Columbus reports say city hall graft revelations are imminent, with a grand jury session possible. Prosecuting Attorney Weberbax gained damaging information from former board member Immel who pleaded guilty to bribe-taking from Bramley of Cleveland and faces a four year sentence potentially shortened by parole.
At the convention closing session Mansfeld continued as president. Kenton was chosen as the 1809 meeting place. Officers were elected: President Rev W S Harpster of Columbus reelected, vice president C F Fox of Finding, secretary Thos J Riphert of Cincinnati reelected, treasurer Vinton M Pace of Cleveland reelected, and Trev Daniel A Peling of Columbus named field secretary to succeed Rev C H Hubbell of Columbus.
Gov Harris and the state charities board discussed the Massillon State hospital death of inmate John Adams. The committee will prepare findings and recommendations for approval, delaying further testimony for at least ten days. Meanwhile Oberlin College awarded 150 BA degrees and notable honors were given to Ohio State and Berea College leaders.
Columbus Ohio circus clown known for decades as a premier showman died in a fire believed started by the man who stored waste paper in his room. Rescue attempts failed as flames spread rapidly. The victim, 48, had toured globally and lived at 276 South Front Street. Fire drew a crowd as authorities investigated the suicide by arson in his second floor lodging.
Reprint touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly successful for female ailments. It claims vast testimonials from women, healing without drugs, and preventing surgeries by restoring feminine health through herbal ingredients.
A jumble of historical advertisements and clipped lines touts Allen’s Foot-Ease and Marine Eye Remedy, with stray mentions of a Pennsylvania governor, a distrustful poet, and a local speech, all presented in a rough, OCR-like collage of period soapbox marketing and trivial anecdotes.
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