Ohio Assembly Faces Ballot Amendment Debate
Ohio lawmakers plan week proceedings on the Atwell initiative and referendum measure. The bill sits in the house judiciary committee as supporters push to move it to the calendar despite lack of Republican convention endorsement. Adoption remains uncertain even if brought out for a vote.
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T. A. Cooper
Hearst News Service
Columbus
O. Columbus
Ohio Assembly
Atwell
House Judiciary Committee
Friends of the
Huffman bill gains Senate House support for deposit guarantee
William Jennings Bryan backs the Huffman bill proposing a guaranteed deposit fund to protect depositors at a joint senate house meeting. Ex Governor Myron T. Herrick plans to speak against its enactment. Bankers largely oppose Huffman but favor bank inspection in the related Mather bill.
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William Jennings Bryan
Senate
House
Myron T. Herrick
Mather
Thomas
General Assembly
Ohio Senate To Hear Key Divorce and Death Penalty Bills
Two major bills come up this week in the 1 cent Senate. Senator Ward’s divorce bill limits grounds to adultery bigamy crime conviction imprisonment extreme cruelty willful desertion two years habitual drunkenness and restricts remarriage within a year. The bill also requires court appointed counsel in uncontested cases. Senator Schmin’s bill seeks to abolish the death penalty.
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Senate
Ward
Oh'o
Schmin
National Divorce Congress
Ohio
Senate bill finally moves after three week delay
The partial appropriation bill in the senate will be reported out this week and passed. The delay has caused hardship for many state house employees who have not received any pay for the past month.
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Senate
State House
Democratic State Convention to Elect Governor in May
After the Republican convention, attention shifts to the Democratic state convention in the first week of May. Candidates include Atlee Pomerené and John C. Welty for governor, each backed by rivals Tom L. Johnson and Garber respectively, with Stark county roots. O. H. Hughes and Bert B. Bartlow also emerge as potential statewide contenders aligned with Pattison era and Garber ticket.
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Tom L. Johnson
Garber
Atlee Pomerené
Johnson
John C. Welty
Stark County
Friends
O. H. Hughes
Railroad Commission
Pattison
Hughes
Ohio National Guard
Bert
Bartlow
Butler
Senate
Tom
Pioneer Simeon Cass Dies After Long Illness
Simeon W. Cass aged about 110 dies at his Millfield home after a lengthy illness. Athens county resident, Civil War era veteran of Company H 141st Ohio National Guard, son of Jeremiah Cass, early Ames settler. Funeral at Millfield Christian church Thursday at noon led by Rev. W A Guy.
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Athens County
Jeremiah Cass
Rhode Island
Dover Township
Jeremiah Casas
Amestown
Marietta
Simeon Cass
Ohio National Guards
Mr. Cass
Christian Church
Millfield
Boxing Contest in Nelsonville Ends in Draw
Nelsonville, Ohio March 11 Tedro's opera house hosted a six round boxing match between Jay Minear of Nelsonville and Von Kelley of Columbus. No decision was declared with a consensus opinion favoring Minear slightly. a preliminary three round bout saw George Hughes of Nelsonville lose to Arthur Millinkee of Logan.
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Nelsonville
Tedro
Opera House
Jay Minear
von Kelley
Columbus
Minear
Kelley
George Hughes
Arthur Millinkee
Logan
Hughes
Ohio Democrats Face Internal Strife Ahead of Fall Vote
L Johnson who helped organize the senate and A P San dies of Putnam as chief clerk. Barthlow had enough pledged votes to win. The piece notes upcoming candidates and warns the Ohio Democrats risk factional infighting from big bosses as they head toward the fall elections.
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L. Johnson
Senate
A. P. Sandies
Putnam
Barthlow
Ohio
Experts to report on State Treasurer Mc Kinno books
Report on the state treasurer's accounts will be submitted to the senate with findings that no major charges are expected beyond missing ledgers. The probe, started to hinder Cashier Green's Republican nomination bid, came from Republican sources, not Democrats.
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McKinno
Senate
Cashier Green
Penitentiary Probe Lacks Substantial Lead
The investigation committee is ready to work but lacks concrete charges or evidence. It relies on sensational newspaper articles about conditions from before the current administration, leaving officials with nothing specific to investigate and no clear plan.
Senate committee reports on Brownsville affair signed by Foraker
Washington March 11 senate committee on military affairs submitted three reports on the Brownsville affair. The majority supports the president. Two minority reports claim insufficient proof that the negro soldiers fired and declare their innocence. Senator Foraker signed both minority reports.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Brownsville
Foraker
Ex-National Bank Officials Plead Not Guilty in Fraud Indictment
Charles W Morse former vice president and Alfred H Curtis former president of the National Bank of North America were indicted for conspiracy to defraud and making false entries. They pleaded not guilty and were released on bond. Penalties include up to ten years imprisonment.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
First Case Under New Law Bricker Fined
Lott Bricker of the Plains was arrested on a Hocking Valley train for drinking. It is the first case under the new law on record. This morning Bricker paid a fine of 15 dollars plus costs.
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Lott Bricker
The
Plains
Hocking Valley
Bricker
Debate at auditorium praised for strong speeches
A large audience attended the public debate on federal regulation of large corporations. The affirmative won the decision with commendations for R. R. Bolton Hough and White whose arguments were well stated and cogent.
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R. R. Bolton
The Force of Habit in a Diligent Accountant
An accountant is depicted as deeply devoted to his profession. When other tasks arise he noted casts up his eyes in emphasis, highlighting his habit of focus and dedication over other duties.
Home of a Slavish Family Burned in Slavic/OH
The Dukeman house in Chauncey is destroyed by fire early Tuesday. Mike Dukeman, a Swedish coal miner, woke to find the kitchen stove fire and lost his money hidden in the house after his wife changed its hiding place. The family, left destitute by the blaze, had insurance but faces hardship from loss of home food and clothing.
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Chauncey
Mike Dukeman
Dukeman
Tramps Suspected in Zaleski Brick Shop Fire Loss
Fire at the old Zaleski car shops caused an estimated 25000 dollars in damage. Authorities suspect tramp arsonists started the blaze. The brick buildings housed a new tile factory under construction at the time.
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McArthur
Zaleski
Millintree Quits Fight as Hughes Holds Edge in Contest
Millintree refused to force a knockout when Hughes was under pressure, sticking to contest rules. The bouts, refereed by Mailey of New Straitsville, drew a good crowd and proceeded along standard boxing lines.
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Millintree
Hughes
Mailey
New Straitsville
Funeral of James Pickett Sr. Held in Nelsonville
The funeral for 78 year old James Pickett Sr. was held at the Kimberly school house at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Jones officiating. Interment followed at Matheny Cemetery as the funeral cortege traveled by carriage. He was the father of James Pickett Jr., who was recently shot and robbed near Hocking Mine.
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Nelsonville
James Pickett
Kimberly School House
Jones
Matheny's Cemetery
Pickett
James Pickett, Jr
Hocking Mine
Mrs Schoff Attacks Smoot Over Senate Influence
Mrs Frederick Schoff, president of the National Congress of Mothers, delivers her annual report criticizing Senator Smoot for political influence that she says kept him in the Senate.
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Smoot
Associated Dailies Telegram
Washington, D. C
Frederick Schoff
National Congress of Mothers
Senator Smoot
Senate
General Grosvenor Cleared in Lindsey Bribery Case
General C H Grosvenor returned from McArthur today after aiding in the defense of Meigs County politician John B Lindsey charged with bribery. A verdict of not guilty was returned.
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C. H. Grosvenor
McArthur
John B. Lindsey
Meigs County
Harris Proclaims Arbor Day in Columbus for April 17
Governor Harris issues a proclamation declaring Friday April 17 Arbor Day in Columbus Ohio urging forest and bird protection and widespread observance.
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Columbus
Harris
City Officials Move on Delinquent Poll Tax and Vehicle Tax
Mayor Hedges and Street Commissioner Mariner announce action against 1907 poll tax delinquents and flag slow progress on vehicle tax. Weather may delay street work as authorities plan to press collection before the 1908 cycle begins, with a test case contemplated to enforce payment.
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Hedges
Mariner
Price
Tts
Obituary: Mrs Elizabeth Eckels Dies at 80 in Belleville Area
Mrs Elizabeth Eckels an aged resident of Parkersburg died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs C Burdette near Belleville W Va She was 80 years old and is survived by daughters Mrs C Burdette of Belleville Mrs Alfred Hicks and Mrs Calvin Brown of Nelsonville O sons J W Eckles of Nelsonville O J M Eckles of Parkersburg and A M Eckles of North Dakota The funeral is set for Thursday with services at Buckley chapel near Belleville.
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Elizabeth Eckels
Parkersburg
C. Burdette
Belleville
W. Va
Alfred Hicks
Calvin Brown
Nelsonville
J. W. Eckles
A. M. Eckles
North Dakota
J. M. Eckles
Buckley Chapel
Infant Katharine Dalton Dies at Albany Home
Katharine Cooper, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dalton, died at their Albany Ohio residence on Sunday evening March 8. Interment followed on Monday evening at Union Street Cemetery. The bereaved parents receive many expressions of sympathy from friends.
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Katharine Cooper
John M. Dalton
Albany
Union Stret
New Arrival at Canaanville Pike Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Cook welcome a daughter born this morning. The family resides about a mile east on the Canaanville pike.
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Robert Cook
Canaanville Pike
Mrs Evans Again Honored State Delegate to Boston Meeting
Mrs D J Evans president of the southeastern district of State Federated Literary clubs has been chosen as a state delegate to the General Federation of Clubs meeting in Boston. The event runs from June 29 to 42.
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D. J." Evans
District of State Federated Literary Clubs
General Federation of Clubs
Boston
Evelyn Thaw Seeks Divorce From Husband
Pap ers in the suit of Evelyn Thaw against Harry Thaw for annulment were served on Thaw at Mattewan asylum. A copy was given to his mother Mrs Mary Copely Thaw as co defendant due to guardianship concerns. The papers claim Thaw was insane at marriage and cite letters and a will. Evelyn says she fears he will murder her if she stays.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Papera
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
Mattewan Asylum
Mary Copely Thaw
New York County
Thaw
Evelyn
Stanford White
Two Women Shot at Laurens School in Back Bay
Telegram reports in Boston that two women, Miss Weed of Philadelphia and Miss Hardee of Savannah, were shot at Laurens school. Miss Weed, exhausted by overwork, was sent to a sanatorium and returned last night. Police suspect Miss Weed shot Miss Hardee and then killed herself. both were Wesley graduates, with Hardee aged 86.
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Associated Dailies “Telegram
Boston
Mass
Laurens School
Back Bay
Miss Weed
Philadelphia
Miss Hardee
Savannah
Wellesley
Bach
Mystery at Wellston Raises Rail Track Assault Suspicion
In Wellston Ohio on March 11 Richard Stewart was found unconscious on railroad tracks. Police allege he was assaulted and laid on the tracks to mask the crime.
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Wellston
Associated Dailies Telegram
Richard Stewart
Annea Gould Plans Atlantic Passage Avoids Sagan Vessel
Annea Gould and her children will sail to New York this evening. The countess will not board the vessel on which Prince de Sagan is sailing, choosing an alternate ship for the crossing.
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Associated Dailies
Paris
Annea Gould
New York
Prince de Sagan
Fire wipes Tarentum business section clean
The entire Tarentum business section was destroyed by fire this morning, with flames consuming storefronts and causing extensive property damage in Burne Pittsburgh. Fire crews battled the blaze through the day as investigators began surveying the wreckage.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Pittsburg
Tarentum
Industrial revival hinted for Athens coal fields
C L Poston a leading businessman from Hocking Valley visited Colugabany to join the Sunday Creek Coal company board meeting. He reported steady industrial improvement in Athens area, brick plants at Nelsonville back on after a strike, and the Athens brick plant operating with prospects of significant coal-field development in the coming year.
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C. L. Poston
Hocking Valley
Colugaban
Sunday Creek Coal Company Board of Directors
State Journal
Women Escort in Steubenville Telegraph Outrage
In Steubenville Ohio on March 10 a crowd of Italians led by Mia Tobasso and Teresa Tobasso showered beer bottles on telephone linemen from a Tobasso home third story. The women defied a court order and deputies. Two linemen were seriously cut.
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Steubenville
Mia
Tobasso
Teresa
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London
Marquis of Townsend
Arthur Robins
Arbor Day
Mrs. Evans
Cvelyn Thaw
Wellesly
Cc. L. Poston
Athens
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