Books of Columbus City Government 10 Be Probed
Auditor Guilbert hires two expert accountants Wilber B.E. Baker of Fostoria and Jacob H. Kauffman of Canton to examine Columbus city departments. The move follows bribery allegations tied to the East Broad street paving contract worth 125000. Cannon Lang and others face investigation by the city solicitor and grand jury. Cannon and Lang are out on 500 bond each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Bureau of Examination
Columbus
Wilber BE. Baker
Fostoria
Jacob H. Kauffman
Canton
Guilbert
East Broad Street
Nelson Cannon
Cleveland
Cannon H. ©. Lang
City Board of Public Service
Cannon
Fred J. Immel
Fred
Charlies B. Burr
Burr
George S. Marshall
Lang
Temporary restraining order against Ohio Life directors
Cincinnati reports a judge granted a TRO against the Ohio Mutual Life Insurance board and its general manager Bennett F. Coan. Six directors allege proxy voting to elect seven new directors violated a ten year contract and request voiding the Feb. 11 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Superior
Hoffheimer
General Ager
Bennett F. Coan
Ohio Tual Life Insurance Company
Coan
$20 Million Coal Mine Consolidation Reported
Bellaire Ohio February 19 details of a 20 million dollar coal mine combination emerge. Mines lie in District No 8 Ohio with Lawrence Barnum Co of New York as funders, backed by Fairmont Coal and other interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
No. 8
Ohio
Lawrence Barnum & Co
New York
Fairmont Coal Company
Consolidated Coal Company
Asylum Attendants In Jail Over Murder Bond
Athens Ohio February 19. Herbert Reeder and Henry Harkins two former attendants at the Athens state hospital were ordered into the custody of Sheriff Webster after failing to furnish bonds of 2500 each in the murder case of W. J. Barnes a patient killed February 5. A bondsman asked to be relieved from the obligation prompting new bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Herbert Reeder
Henry Harkins
Athens State Hospital
W. J. Barnes
Webster
Oil firm boosts price to challenge Standard in Ohio field
Marietta Ohio February 19 The Pure Oil company says it will raise crude oil prices by 10 cents per barrel for oil bought outside the Standard Oil purchasing department. The move covers all grades and signals a rift with Standard, likely triggering increased drilling in the area.
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Marietta, O
Pure Oil Company
Standard Company
Oil City
Standard
Murder in telegraph office ends in fatal shooting
Warren February 19. Conductor Girard Richard Humphrey aged 42 of a Pennsylvania yard crew was shot and killed by discharged target man Plumer Enyeart. Enyeart accused Humphrey of reporting him, sought him at the telegraph office, called him to the door and fired instantly. Enyeart surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Girard Richard Humphrey
Pennsylvania Yard
Plumer Enyeart
Enyeart
Humphrey
Nephew Sues Uncle Over Kiss Allegations in Cleveland
David Evans sues his uncle for 30000 in Cleveland alleging the uncle kissed his wife and fondled her while the nephew previously worked for him. The suit cites elicit behavior and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David Evans
David
Governor Entails Special Report On Deputy Wardens
State Game Warden Porterfield was sent to the governor over numerous complaints of deputy wardens’ acts of injustice. He discussed both sides of the issue and agreed to prepare a special report on the complaints and his official record for the state fish and game commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Porterfield
State Fish and Game Commission
State to host homecoming week during September fair
The state board of agriculture and Columbus board of trade agree to a homecoming week during the first week of September at the state fair. The board of trade will oversee the homecoming activities in Columbus and promote the event widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Columbus Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Five Burglary Suspects Arrested in Fremont Chase
In Fremont Ohio on February 19 officers pursued five men who refused to give real names. After a dramatic chase they were arrested on burglary charges and found with a large stash of merchandise and tobacco on their persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Miss Foraker to Become Hotel Cashier in Cincinnati
Miss Ethel Foraker daughter of Attorney James R. Foraker and niece of Senator Joseph Benson Foraker will in the latter part of this week take a cashier position at a desk in the main office of the new Sinton hotel in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Cincinnati
Ethel Foraker
James R. Foraker
Joseph Benson Foraker
New Sinton Hotel
Reading tailors strike for wage increase
About 200 girls and 20 men employed in eight Reading union tailor shops walked out on February 19 demanding higher wages. Roughly the same number of nonunion shops remain in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Reading
Zanesville Wins Ohio-Pennsylvania League Franchise
In Youngstown on February 19 the Ohio and Pennsylvania league franchise was sold for $3,000 to Zanesville. The deal includes the players already secured and Marty Hogan will manage the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Marty Hogan
Young Woman’s Misfortune in Ohio Car Collision
Miss Elsie Rice, 21, of Zanesville, during an epilepsy attack, fell onto the I C and FE interurban track and was struck by a car. Her right leg was cut off above the knee. doctors fear she may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Elsie Rice
Mrs Hankiss Dies From Injuries After Train Collision
Cleveland February 19 Mrs Martha Hankiss wife of Edward Hankiss died from injuries after a Cleve land Lorain and Wheeling special train collision near here that killed her husband instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Martha Hankiss
Edward Hankiss
Here
Proceedings in Judge Wood court list multiple dockets
Mondays sessions before Judge Wood in common pleas court include appeals and money cases against William Edgar Eli Donaldson Catherine Nelson exec utrix and others with motions demurrers and amendments. Several cases scheduled for February 25 with hearings and dismissals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Wood
Common Pleas
Amicon Brothers and Company
William B. Edgar
Computing Scale Company
William Dust
Dr. Stamm
Charles P. Kircher
Eli Donaldson
Bott Brothers Manufacturing Company
Catherine Nelson
Executrix
Trimble Brick Manufacturing Company
Hisylvania Coal Company
Money
Athens County
Ohio
Logan Natural Gas & Fuel Company
Jeffrey Manufacturing Company
R. Clark West
William H. Allison
Luhing Coal Company
Carrie McVicker
Silas Dew
Lewis H. Ruliford
K. & M. Railway Company
Elizabeth Popely
John Popely
Margaret Dew
Maggie Galvin
Frank Norman
John C. Lucas
Victor E. Esselstine
Ethel M. Jones
Frank Patton
Don C. Cable
John H. Mohler
George F. Goodspeed
Charles R. Johnston
Permits to Wed Include Four Couples in Regional Notices
Robert Cole a 33 year old miner and Emma McCannon 20 both of Buchtel plan marriage. Jake Lindsey 27 laborer of Logan and Rhoda L Keirns 19 of Trimble also seek a wedding license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cole
Miner
Emma McCannon
Buchtel
Jake Lindsey
Logan
Rhoda L. Keirns
Trimble
Attendants in County Jail After Bond Default in Barnes Death
Hubert Reeder and Henry Harkins former attendants at Athens State Hospital, charged with the murder of patient W. J. Barnes on February 5, are jailed after failing to meet $2,500 bonds each. A grand jury investigation into Barnes death is expected to begin Wednesday with trustees of the Athens State Hospital subpoenaed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Reeder
Henry Harkins
Athens State Hospital
W. J. Barnes
Webster
B. F. Knowlton
Albany
Columbus
William 8. Metcalf
R. J. Mauck
Ross County
C. R. Fisher
Clinton County
Chris McKee
Noble County
James F. Sawyer
Perry County
John Cox Leaves for West Virginia Business Trip
Mr. John Cox departed today for a brief business trip through West Virginia. He will be away for a few days and is expected to return shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cox
West Virginia
Entertains G. G. Circle At Dean Avenue Home
Mrs J R Harvey hosted the G G circle on Dean Avenue Monday evening with regular program and dainty refreshments. Guests included Mrs Henry Link Mrs James Smith Mrs C O Moore and Mrs R L Woodworth. Members present were Mrs J R Harvey Mrs H G Connett Mrs B F Dais Mrs BE L Church Mrs R W Hooper Mrs Gertrude Carter Mrs Ray Burchfield Miss Pearl Blackwood and Miss Frieda Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harvey
G. G. Circle
Dean Avenue
Henry Link
James Smith
C. O. Moore
R. L. Woodworth
H. G. Connett
B. F. Dais
BE. L. Church
R. W. Hooper
Gertrude Carter
Ray Burchfield
Pearl Blackwood
Frieda Porter
Funeral of Mrs. Nancy J. Ham in Memphis
Mrs. Nancy J. Ham died Monday at her son C. W. Ham’s Oakland Avenue home and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at her late home with Rev. Dr. Martin officiating. She was near seventy, widow of Charles J. Ham, and had lived in Memphis for two years as her son’s guest, connected with the Memphis post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Ham
C. W. Ham
Oakland Avenue
Martin
Mrs Thaw Continues Testimony In High Profile Trial
New York February 19 Mrs Harry Kendall Thaw returns to the witness stand amid crowded galleries and strict entry rules. She identifies forty two letters by Stanford White and testifies that White predicted her marriage would fail and he would win her back. She recounts a second operation funded by Thaw and claims illness linked to past relations with White. Thaw’s wife describes the pie girl matter before recess.
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New York
Daily Messenger
Harry Kendall Thaw
Standford White
May McKenzie
Harry Thaw
White
Thaw
Stanford White
Notable Visitors At Berry Ohio Hotel and Local Routes
Monday sightings record various residents and guests in Nelsonville Coolville Athens Chauncey Glouster and nearby towns. Names include Dr D T Hartinger A L Pritchard Harry Gabriel John Gabriel J W Haughee E M Vorhes B W Pickering C B Stallsmith Hon E A Tinker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Berry
D. T. Hartinger
Middleport
N. Hill
Nelsonville
A. L. Pritchard
Harry Gabriel
John Gabriel
Columbus
J. W. Haughee
E. M. Vorhes
B. W. Pickering
Glouster
C. B. Stallsmith
Logan
E. A. Tinker
Chillicothe
Ohio Hotel
A. O. O'Connor
Torch
R. W. Davis
Athens
W. B. Noyes
Coolville
D. W. O'Neal
Amesville
J. Gaston Coe
Chauncey
Smith
Chas. Hawk
J. W. Jenkins
Murray
the Elk
James Hyson
Mineral
Isaac Warner
Louis Weber
Marietta
Marietta Sees Chance To Beat Athens Next Game
The Marietta Daily Times notes the Marietta boys faced a rough floor with six large floor posts hindering action. Officials were fair and Athens played courteously. Marietta remains confident of victory in the upcoming Athens visit. Lewis Weber travels to Athens for work with Stanley and Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Daily Times
O. U.-Marietta
Marietta
Academy
Athens
Lewis Weber
Stanley & Gross
Marietta Times
Magic Birdcage Trick Astonishes Audiences
A simple optical illusion teaches observers to view a drawing of a bird and an empty cage from opposite eyes. By using a card and proper lighting, the bird appears to move and enter the cage, a phenomenon explained by optics in a natural philosophy book.
The Gulf Stream and Its Climate-Course Exception
A descriptive explainer on the Gulf Stream detailing its source in the Gulf of Mexico and Arctic mouth, its relentless current, and the cooling cushion of water that preserves heat. It argues that direct contact with the Earth’s crust would drain its heat and alter Europe’s climate to Labrador-like severity.
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Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Stream
Mississippi
Amazon
Atlantic
France
England
Labrador
Three New Court Cases Filed In Common Pleas
W N Gates & Co sue The Messenger & Herald Printing for damages over an advertising contract annulment. Tabitha Shidler seeks divorce from Josephus Shidler citing willful absence. married Albany Nov 27 1885, no children. Elizabeth Hilt seeks divorce from George W Hilt amid extreme cruelty. eight children named with varying ages. asks alimony and custody. Edits and costs sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gates and Company
Messenger & Herald Printing Company
W. N. Gates & Co
The
Messenger
Weldy
Logan
Tabitha Shidler
Joseph
Signer Charles Carroll Adds Carrollton Affiliation
Historical note recalls Charles Carroll of Carrollton signing the Declaration of Independence and adding his residence to his name. A quip about fortunes follows, highlighting Carrollton as the unique residence attached to his signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
The Mystery of Nell and Ned Ages
A child recalls two age puzzles given by her father about Nell and her brother Ned. The family debates Ned’s age under different statements, exposing a paradox that Nell’s ages imply. The narrator hints at future understanding of the father’s riddle.
New Agent at B. and C. Depot
The B and O R R transfers agent F S Bean from Blanchester to Athens. Bert Allison of New Vienna will replace him. Bean has served seven years and is praised for courtesy and attention to patrons. He plans to relocate once his wife recovers from a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Bean
Blanchester
F. 8
Bean
Athens
Ohio
Bert Allison
New Vienna
Railroad
Mr. Bean
Guysville
Nelsonville Visitor Mr P W Hickman Tours City
Mr. P. W. Hickman of Nelsonville visited the city on a business trip and discussed local affairs with several officials. He met with unnamed stakeholders to review prospects and potential investments during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Hickman
Nelsonville
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State Auditor
Ohio State Bureau
Capital City Service Board
Columbus, O
Buckeye State
Garet
Plaintif
Europe
Harkins and
Reeder
May
Walter
Frederick
Elmer
Goldie
Alma
Essie
Tessie
Hill
Hilt
Emmet Keenan
Nell
Ned
Father
Johnson Morton
St, Misbotag
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