Absence of Cannon Halts Trial in Columbus Bribery Case
In Columbus on April 17 Nelson A. Cannon, former Columbus superintendent of the Cleveland Trinidad Paving company, failed to appear and is believed to have fled with his wife. Lang, Columbus representative of the same firm, faces bribery charges for giving $250 to Arthur Beck. trial postponed due to Cannon's absence. Kinley, a McKinley ally, is noted for nominating him for prosecuting attorney. The day also marks the opening of the American Association baseball season with Milwaukee at Columbus and other matchups, with the second championship pennant to be raised.
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Nelson A. Cannon
Columbus
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company
H. C. Lang
Mngineer
Arthur Beck
Cannon
Lang
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
O’brien
Mass Shooting Near Ragland Hits Hungarian Miners
Report from Bridgeport Ohio notes ten Hungarians at the Red Bird mine were ambushed on a road near Ragland. John Wysinki was killed and Sam Wysinki fatally wounded. Other workers fled, posse found attackers gone amid rising anti foreign sentiment and suspected race hatred fueling the assault.
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Bridgeport
Red Bird
Here
Ragland
John Wysinki
Sam Wysinki
Led Bird
Deed of a Vandal and Death of a Consul
Three fruit orchards near Fresno Ohio failed to bud this spring due to holes bored in the trees filled with a poisonous fluid. Authorities suspect a well known farmer and the grand jury investigates possible indictment. George E. Baldwin former consul to Nuremberg Germany died in a New York hospital. He was named to the post by the late President.
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Coshocton
Fresno
Nuremberg
Canton
George E. Baldwin
Germany
New York
Baldwin
Batterson Resists Taft Club Resignation in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Taft club leaders resign except president George A. Batterson who refuses to step down. Batterson organized the club and will not yield to Milner, remaining in control despite pressure from other officers.
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Portsmouth
George A. Batterson
Taft Club
Batterson
Milner
Ten Years for Reaching in Springfield Home
William Franklin received a ten year penitentiary sentence after stealing 41.60 from a table inside William Lawson's house by reaching through a broken pane. He claimed no burglary since he did not break in.
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Springfield
William Franklin
William Lawson
Mt Vernon Tycoon Oscar Arnold Ends Life in Home
Mt Vernon Ohio April 17 Oscar M Arnold 68 the wealthiest citizen of Mt Vernon died by self inflicted gunshot to the mouth using a 32 caliber revolver. One of his sons is Attorney Harry Arnold of Columbus.
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Mt. Vernon, O
Columbus Delaware and Marion Railway Elects Officers
Stockholders in the Columbus Delaware and Marion Railway company met in Columbus on April 17 and elected directors John G. Webb George H Holzog O M Gotschall M A Catrow and H B Hane. The board selected John G Webb as president O M Gotschall as vice president M A Catrow as treasurer and H B Hane as secretary.
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Columbus
Columbus, Delaware & Marion Railway Company
John G. Webb
Springfield
George H. Holzog
Jeffersonville
Ind
O. M. Gotschall
Dayton
M. A. Catrow
Miamisburg
H. B. Hane
Marion
Cassidy Says Burton Viewed as Republican Presidential Candidate
James H. Cassidy, secretary to Congressman Burton, reports many letters from across the country urging Burton as the Republican presidential candidate if Taft is not nominated. He notes the surprising strength Burton shows without any campaign effort.
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Burton
Cleveland
James H. Cassidy
Taft
Cassidy
Emmons Sentenced in White Slave Case
Lydia Emmons, in county jail, has cried for over 100 hours after being sentenced to 18 months in the penitentiary in an alleged white slave case involving her 14 year old niece Rose Carter who is hospitalized. Perring acquired by Toledo American Association base ball club from Cleveland. expected to arrive soon with the Cleveland team.
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Cleveland
Lydia Emmons
Emmons
Rose Carter
City
Insurance Men Indicted in Ohio Antitrust Probe
Lorain County Underwriters' Association members were indicted by the grand jury in Elyria Ohio amid a weeklong investigation. The charges allege violation of the Valentine antitrust law.
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Elyria, O
Lorain County Underwriters’ Association
Grand Jury
Lorain Shipyard Strike Near End as National Guardsmen Disperse Riot Threat
Lorain Ohio April 17 More of the original strikers at the shipyards returned to work and the strike is practically over. Company B Ohio National Guard which had stood ready at its armory for riot call was dispersed.
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Lorain, O
Company B
Cali
Schools Closed By Gas Shortage Sparks Baseball Day
Public schools closed for the day due to gas shortages. Hundreds of children flooded into town in the cold, while on campus about a dozen teams of nine played fiercely in the open air.
Reception Tendered to Rev and Mrs Boden at Christian Church
A reception will be tendered Rev and Mrs W H Boden in the Christian Church on Thursday evening April 18 at 7 o clock. A short program will precede refreshments. All church members are urged to attend and friends are welcome.
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W. H. Boden
Christian Church
Ohio University Opens Baseball Season Against Cincinnati
Gallum to pitch opening game with Coleman scheduled for Saturday as Ohio hosts Cincinnati at the local field. The Enquirer scribe notes Cincinnati’s strong returning lineup led by Roberts Bodimer Snott and Captain OConnell and predicts a competitive series after last year’s results. Ohio counters with solid infield and outfield and two strong pitchers ready to alternate.
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University of Cincinnati
The
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Athens
Ohio University
U. C
O'Connell
Roberts
Dury
Mason
Bodimer
Hoffman
Kiffmeyer
Balsizer
Snott
O’connell
Aultman
Foley
Robbins
Hagan
Gullum
Coleman
Secretary Wilson vows action against misleading product guaranty ads
In Washington on April 17 Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department warned that drastic measures will target manufacturers who falsely claim U S government backing for foods and drugs. He pledged to publish a list of offending firms and warned that the serial number on products is to hold manufacturers accountable, not the government.
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Washington
Wilson
The
Agricultural Department
United States
New York
Albany High to Hold Commencement for Four Graduates
Albany April 17 The Albany High School will hold its annual commencement on May 1 at 8 PM Four graduates Everett William White Edna Blanche Cline Lizzie Faye Cline and Everett Lowell Neff will receive diplomas A program includes music invocation orations and diploma presentation with a baccalaureate sermon planned for April 27 reception and field day details noted.
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Albany
Albany High School
Alvin Dille
Presbyterian Church
Everett William White
Edna Blanche Clara Cline
Lizzie Faye Cline
Everette Lowell Neff
Edna Blanche Clare Cling
Peruna praised as strong tonic and catarrh cure
Gonzalo De Quesada lauds Peruna II as a very good medicine and strong tonic for catarrh in all climates. Theodore Lang notes Peruna’s worldwide fame as a standard catarrh remedy. Dalton, Ga. ex G A R commander says six bottles cured him and believes the cure permanent.
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Gonzalo de Quesada
Theodore Lang. Dalton, Ga
G A. R
Maryland
Countess de Jotemps Shoots Self in Paris
In Paris, April 17, the Russian Countess de Jotemps, 27, committed suicide with a revolver. Married two years to Count Jotemps against her parents’ wishes, the couple faced persistent financial trouble. Her husband was previously arrested for pawning jewelry sent by a Paris dealer. After a period in Russia, she returned despondent, and social ostracism of her husband is believed to have driven her to self harm.
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Paris
Countess de Jotemps
Count Jotemps
Russia
Wealthy Chicagoan Gourdain Arrested in Green Goods Swindle
Louis Gourdain, Chicago’s wealthy resident, was arrested by a U S marshal and arraigned before U S Commissioner Shields on a federal warrant. Convicted in the swindle case, he appealed, sought self imprisonment at Joliet, and was persuaded otherwise. Federal authorities planned to take him into custody in Chicago.
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New York
Louis Gourdain
Chicago
United States
Shields
Gourdain
Joliet
Permits to Wed Issued by Probate Judge Lynch
Probate Judge Lynch issues marriage licenses to Richard B. Phillips 26 farmer and Cora Dunlap 28 of Athens and to Howard E. Durant 21 and Iva F. Windsor 21 of Guysville.
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Lynch
Richard B. Phillips
Farmer
Cora Dunlap
Athens
Howard E. Durant
Iva F. Windsor
Guysville
Mining progress at Mine No 23 Trimble floods recede
Better progress is being made by the Pennsylvania Coal Company in pumping Mine No 23 at Trimble after a recent flood. General Manager J W Blower is on the ground supervising with three large pumps and many smaller ones. water recedes faster and officials expect the mine to be in operation soon.
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Glouster
Hisylvania Coal Company
Trimble
J. W. Blower
Pallas Club Elects Officers at March Meeting
At the Pallas club annual meeting held March 30 at Mrs. Dr. Merwin's home, officers were elected for the coming year. President is Mrs. W. B. Bentley, Vice President Miss Carrie Mathew, Recording Secretary Mrs. W. H. Herrold, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. D. Sayre, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Hatch, Treasurer Miss Lizzie Cochran, Music Committee Mrs. J. A. Palmer, Mrs. Joe Pickering, and Miss Mary Will.
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Pallas Club
Merwin
W. B. Bentley
Carrie Mathewe
W. H. Herrold
E. D. Sayre
Hatch
Lizzie Cochran
J. A. Palmer
Joe Pickering
Mary Will
D A R Meeting Set For Saturday Afternoon
The D A R will meet Saturday at 2 o clock pm at the home of Mrs J R Sande in Sunnyside. The program for March will be the order of the day. Members are urged to attend. Important business will be transacted.
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J. R. Sande
Sunnyside
Gas mains break cuts Athens supply at Gravel Bank
Early today a large gas main from the West Virginia field ruptured with a roar at Gravel Bank near Marietta. Athens were left with a meagre supply drawn from Sugar Grove as crews work to repair the break expected to take until afternoon or evening.
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Athens
West Virginia
Marietta
Sugar Grove
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