Logan Youth severely burned in steam shovel accident
Earl Kreig of Logan, employed by the Hocking Valley railroad in the surveying corps and as a steam shovel fireman, was badly burned when the steam shovel overturned at Hamley Run. He crawled from the blaze through scalding steam and pipes to safety, later taken to hospital in Columbus for treatment.
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Nelsonville
Earl Kreig
Logan
Hocking Valley
Kreig
Hamley Run
Hill
Clem Kreig
Columbus
Earl
Schmidt Bill a Law
Governor Harris signed the Cechmidt railroad bill today in Columbus making it a law according to Associated Dailies Telegram.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Columbus
Harris
Analysts report clash with Moro outlaws near Lano Mindanao
A Manila dispatch says regular troops and constabulary engage Moro outlaws near Lano Mindanao. Two constabulary members die and three soldiers are wounded.
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Dailies
London
Eng
Manila
Constabulary
Lano Mindanao
Congress Extends Session for Governors Natural Resources Meet
Washington D C April 15 Representative Watson said Congress will stay in session until May 15. Governors will come to Washington that week to attend the natural resources convention.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Washington, D. C
Watson
Congress
Washington
Two Men in Boat Capsize on Lake This Morning
A sail boat carrying two men capsized on the lake this morning. One man disappeared beneath the waves while the other clung to the keel. Lifesavers arrived to aid the survivor and search for the missing crewmate.
Oklahoma Visit Arrangements For City Welcome
Officials from the Commercial club and city council plan a quick welcome for arriving Oklahoma visitors. A committee led by Mayor Hedges and Dr. McVay will coordinate sightseeing by car, with the Athens band leading a court house address by General Grosvenor. George Bullette and David M. Hodge are among notable Tulsans in the party.
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Commercial Club
Oklahoma
Hedges
Ellis
Chubb
McVay
Wood
Grosvenor
D. H. Moore
H. D. Henry
Burson
Chillicothe
Athens
Court House
F. P. McVay
Elcome
George Bullette
David M. Hodge
Postmaster Hope In Nelsonville Goes To Hickman
After months of indecision Representative Luckman sent in P W Hickman of Nelsonville for postmaster to succeed W C Sheppard. Carpenter of Carpenter Hardware opposed but loyal to the machine, watches for reward as Hickman’s appointment is expected to be confirmed.
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Nelsonville
W. C. Sheppard
L. F. Carpenter
Carpenter Hardware Company
Carpenter
Hickman
Sheppard
Grosvenor
P. W. Hickman
W. G. Hickman
Haning
Athens
Mining Bureau Proposed in Interior Department
Rep Albert Douglas of Chillicothe reported from the mines and mining committee a bill to establish a bureau of mines in the interior department. A chief would be paid $6000 yearly and John Mitchell, former UMWU president, is named as a likely appointee. The bureau would study mining disasters to prevent future occurrences.
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Washington, D. C
Albert Douglas
Chillicothe
Committee On Mines and Mining
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Douglas
Commerce and Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Union
New Mining Bureau
Woman Life Threatening Action Leads to Asylum Commitment
Mrs Myrtle Brown of New Holland Ross county attempted to harm a two year old child of Mr and Mrs Granville Brooks in Concord township. Sheriff Morrison brought her to Athens asylum after a probate court found her sane in Chillicothe. The 3 year old woman believes someone is always trying to harm her and poses danger when distressed.
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Brown
Granville Brooks
Concord Township
Ross County
Chillicothe
Marr
J. W. Brown
Miners and Operators Reach Interim Scale Talks Impasse
The interstate coal strike talks in Toledo reveal a clash over contract length with miners pressing a one year pact while operators seek two years and higher pay for longer terms. A scale committee was formed and is expected to renew the agreement, potentially resuming output for about 200,000 idle miners nationwide.
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Ohio
F. M. Osborne
Ll. Hornickle
H. B. Lomiz
H. L. Chapman
W. L. Timmins
G. C. Weitzel
J. J. Hoby
G. A. Hornickle
W. C. Green
W. H. Bullivan
O. W. Savage
J. Moore
A. R. Watkins
George Cecil
Indianapolis
Great Hauser dam breaks flood hits Craig and smelter
Great Falls Montana April 15 A flood from the Great Hauser dam breaks and sweeps the valley. Craig is reported wiped off the map while 400 residents escape to the mountains. The Boston and Montana smelter, among the world’s largest, is doomed as 1500 workers labored through the night to stem the flood. Many lives are feared lost from spring floods and melting snow.
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Great Falls
Mont
Craig
Boston
Montana
Important meeting of Athens High School Alumni Association
An important meeting of the Athens High School Alumni Association is announced for Thursday at 7 p m in the Commercial club rooms. All graduates are urged to attend as matters of interest to all will be discussed and acted upon.
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Athens High School Alumni Association
Funeral for Tom Ellis in Glouster Ohio
Funeral services for Tom Ellis held Tuesday at 2 pm at his mother in law Mrs Mary Powell home. Knights of Pythias and Uniform Bank aid, sermon by Rev D B Davis and Morgan Lewis. Burial in city cemetery. Ellis age 31, longtime Sunday Creek company store manager, resident of Floodwood at death.
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Sunday Creek Company
Floodwood
Oldest Man in Athens County Reaches 99 Birthdays
Eli Brooks, about two miles from Rome township, celebrated turning 99 on April 12. Born April 12, 1809 in Butler county Pennsylvania, he moved to Athens County in 1848 and has been a respected Republican. He has three children Mrs Liggie Smith of Athens Mrs John Harper his housekeeper and Mrs Thomas Stevens of Frankfort Indiana.
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Stewart
Eli Brooks
Athens County
Butler County
Rome Township
Taft
Brooks
Mying
Liggie Smith
Athens
John Harper
Thomas Stevens
Frankfort
Indiana
Abruzzi May Come Washington as Ambassador
Rome April 15 reports the death of Count Taratelli and a reshuffle of Italian ambassadors leaving Washington open. Baron des Planches moves to Constantinople, prompting speculation that the Duke of Abruzzi will be Washington’s new ambassador. The report is unconfirmed. The duke is said to be engaged to Miss Katherine Elkins.
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Abruzzi
Associated Dailies
Rome
Italy
Count Taratelli
Washington
Baron Des Planches
Constantinople
Duke of Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Franklin Institute Treasurer Herbert Heyl Dies Under Accusation
Philadelphia April 16 Herbert L Heyl treasurer of the Franklin Institute collapsed and died after being confronted with embezzlement charges. The incident occurred in Philadelphia and leaves the institute in mourning as investigators review the case.
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Philadelphia
Herbert L. Heyl
The
Franklin Institute
Democratic convention session on McCarren seats
In New York on April 15 the Democratic convention resumed as McCarren battles to seat his delegates. All contests so far have been decided against him.
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New York
McCarren
No Work Committed Murder in North Hampton Shootings
April 15 in North Hampton Massachusetts Superintendent of Streets George F. Birge was shot by John Tracey who was denied work Tracey then shot himself in the street the incident followed a work refusal and ended in suicide.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
North Hampton
Mass
George F. Birge
John Tracey
Tracey
Pacific declares end to metal trades unions pact
Ottawa April 15 The Canadian Pacific has abrogated all agreements with metal trades unions and terminated the September pact requiring a month's notice from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. Thousands face job actions and an appeal to the labor department conciliation board may follow. a strike seems likely.
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Ottawa
Canadian Pacific
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Board of Conciliation of
The
Labor Department
Downards Seek Oculist Help For Child Eye Condition
Mr and Mrs A E Downard travel to Columbus with their year and a half old baby to consult an eye specialist. The affected eye tends to turn in, while the other eye was covered to correct this defect, revealing loss of sight in the affected eye. Local opticians hopeful the oculist can remedy the issue.
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A. E. Downard
Columbus
Queston
Prof Kirkendall Chosen Superintendent for Chillicothe Schools
The Chillicothe board selected Prof. Kirkendall of Piqua as district superintendent from 32 applicants. A Ohio University graduate and former Piqua High School principal, he will come on a provisional one year contract at a smaller salary, with potential salary equalization if he proves successful. He is well known in Chillicothe, having previously served as principal of the Western Building and garnering broad educator support.
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Chillicothe
Kirkendall
Piqua
Chillicothe Board
Ohio University
Athens
Alice Pilcher
Canaanville
Lived Too Well in Carlisle Reported Bank Deficit
Carlisle April 15. John Harris teller of Merchants National Bank was found in default for 35000 dollars. Extravagant living was cited as the cause.
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Associated Dailies
Carlisle
John Harris
Merchants’ National Bank
Outlook dark for J. and R. bill
Columbus dispatch reports no progress on initiative and referendum reform as a bitter dispute over whether a majority of votes cast or a majority of all votes should decide adoption stalls the plan. House and Senate conferees seek discharge and hopes fade for a fall vote. The divergence over voting thresholds remains the core obstacle.
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Columbus
House
Senate
Friends of the Plan
Friends of the Initiative
Spicer
Howe probe extends as state office under scrutiny
The investigation will continue for another week focusing on state elements and the Secretary of State office. The probe may shift to the supervisor of printing to examine transactions of Mark Slater, former Public Printer Johnson, amid claims of excessive spend on bindery materials and oversized stock.
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Howe
Thompson
Mark Slater
Johnson
Primary election law to be enacted this week
The senate will consider the amended primary election bill Tuesday. The measure combines Huffman and Bronson bills with outside suggestions. It sets unified primaries for all parties on odd year September and even year August when state officers run. Direct primaries for city and county nominations and delegate selection by direct vote or county conventions.
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Senate
Huffman
Boards of Election
Assembly adjournment aimed for May 4 after convention
It is not believed the final adjournment of the assembly will come before Monday May 4, following the Democratic state convention. Measures pending include the primary election banks insurance and remedial bills from the Howe probing committee.
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Howe
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