Ohio Progressives Push Full State Ticket At Convention
Delegates from New York entered with a brass band while Ohio caucus favored advancing a full state ticket and forming a state convention soon. The vice presidential question dominated, with Governor Hiram Johnson seen as a strong campaigner candidate. A report claimed Judge Lindsey of Denver attended. details continued on Page Four.
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United Press
Chicago
New York
Ohio
Hiram Johnson
California
Judge Lindsey
Denver
Sulzer Leads Democratic Battle Over Two Battleships
Representative Sulzer of New York heads a revolt within the Democratic ranks against the two battleships provision in the naval appropriation. Democrats pledged to push to lift the no battleship pledge and allow free vote, with a committee to pressure Speaker Clark and leaders for two hours of debate and to end caucus methods.
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Sulzer
New York
Senate
Washington
Clark
Underwood
Burleson
Texas
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Sultan Demands Explanations on Frontier Violation
United Press Special from Constantinople reports Turkey gave Montenegro 24 hours to explain a frontier violation. If no satisfaction is offered the Sultan will sever diplomatic negotiations with King Nicholas, with the Turkish minister hinting that war could follow a break in relations.
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United Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Montenegro
Nicholas
Wet and Dry Election Date Set
At a special meeting the city council fixed Wednesday August 21 as the local option election day. A wets petition gathered 810 signatures, exceeding the 266 needed to trigger the election, sparking much speculation about likely outcomes.
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Jeffersonian
Newcomerstown
Wets
Bishop Ludden Dies After Lingering Illness
Syracuse diocese mourns as Bishop Patrick A. Ludden dies at 5 05 am after a lingering illness in Syracuse New York. The death at age not specified marks the loss of a longtime church leader in the region.
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United Press Special
Syracuse
N. Y
Patrick A. Ludden
Judge Lindsey presides over Bull Moose convention in Denver
Denver readers chronicle Judge Lindsey directing a Bull Moose convention with notable speakers and energetic debates. The event gathers political activists, newspaper reporters, and local residents at a downtown hall to discuss reform and reformist ideals.
American Bluejackets Landed in Nicaragua for Protection
One hundred American sailors from the gun boat Annapolis were landed at Corinto and quartered in the Managua legation to protect American life and property. Nicaragua asked for help after admitting it could not provide needed protection. Further Marine reinforcement talks continue as officials weigh sending additional forces.
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Washington
Annapolis
Nicaragua
Managua
United States
Weitzel
Corinto
Navy
Voters Settle Contest In State Primaries
Topeka Kansas August 6 With fair weather a record vote is expected in statewide primaries. The contest between Roosevelt and Taft electors on the Republican ticket will be settled by a direct vote. Complete state tickets will be named by Republicans, Democrats and Socialists. A United States Senator and several Congressmen will be nominated.
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Topeka
Kas
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Miss Anna Vogler Visits Miss Anna Knoch in Wheeling
Miss Anna Vogler of Wheeling spent Monday with Miss Anna Knoch on Orchard Avenue, sharing a pleasant afternoon together.
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Anna Vogler
Wheeling
Anna Knoch
Orchard Avenue
Ex County Commissioner A C Swope Visits Cambridge
Former Wayne county official A C Swope arrived in Cambridge on business today. He is known for years of public service and remains active in regional affairs.
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A. C. Swope
Wayne County
Cambridge
Bowen Sister Visit During Ada Summer Session
Frank Bowen, attending summer school at Ada Ohio, spent Sunday with his sisters Mrs. F L Jacobs and Miss Minnie Bowen of the city.
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Frank Bowen
Ada, O
F. L. Jacobs
Minnie Bowen
Fifty Years Ago Today August 6
The United States contracted for a new double turreted iron clad ram costing 1 250 000. Hospitals north and south were overcrowded with wounded from Virginia battlefields.
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United States
Virginia
Cambridge Sees Abundant Gas From Peak Field This Winter
Cambridge Light & Fuel Co plans to connect Peak gas field pressure to local lines ensuring heavy supply for winter. A six inch main stretches 20 miles from Cambridge to Peoli with about 150 workers, including 190 on the Peoli end and 50 in Cambridge East End, rushing the project. Gas pressure is expected to meet demand. no shortage anticipated.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Light & Fuel Company
Big Peak
Peoli
Garfield 13 Made Chairman of Ohio Delegation
James R. Garfield was named chairman of the Ohio delegation as it met in Chicago with nearly 200 in attendance. Myron E. Wells of Brewster was elected vice chairman, Samuel Anderson of Youngstown secretary, with Garfield and Sullivan as delegates-at-large and Clark as an alternate. Committee members selected include Erskine for Rules, Thompson for Resolutions, and Sullivan for National Committeeman.
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United Press
Chicago
Aus
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Myron E. Wells
Brewster
Samuel Anderson
Youngstown
J. J. Sullivan
Cleveland
Thomas H. Clark
Columbus
W. H. Thornly
Marietta
H. D. Grumbine
Wooster
Harry McLachlan
Wyandot
E. E. Erskine
Steubenville
King G. Thompson
J. J. Sulli
van Cleveland
Woman Falls From Swing Near Camp Comfort
Miss Blanche Bonnell of Steubenville avenue fell from a swing at Camp Comfort near the Old Baptist Church between this city and Byesville. She struck her head on the ground, losing consciousness for several minutes, and was carried home in a buggy.
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Blanche Bonnell
Steubenville Avenue
Camp Comfort
Old Baptist Church
Byesville
Miss Bonnell
Frank Wessel
Two Men Die in Baltimore & Ohio Wreck Near Vienna
Special to Daily Jeffersonian reports a head on collision west of Washington Pennsylvania at Vienna on the Baltimore & Ohio line. Two trainmen Peter Verderber of Pittsburgh and A F Gibson of Wheeling were killed. Six seriously injured and many others bruised. Wreck attributed to disobedience of train orders by freight crew.
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Jeffersonian
Washington
Here
Vienna
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Peter Verderber
Pittsburg
A. F. Gibson
Wheeling
Stove Works Plant Fire Destroys Ohio Factory
Fire at the Ohio State Stove Co. plant in Columbus today destroyed a ten story building, causing about 75000 dollars in damage with partial insurance coverage. The blaze began early this afternoon and left the structure a mass of ruins within half an hour of discovery.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio State Stove Co
Prof La Chat to Fill City Schools Vacancy
Prof J W La Chat, longtime Cambridge schools music head, was appointed examiner of city schools by the Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting. He succeeds the late Prof W T Young. Other examiners are John McBurmey and Prof E E Miller. Janitors were re elected, Prof Eagleson’s salary raised, and the usual bills approved.
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J. W. la Chat
Cambridge
Board of Education
la Chat
W. T. Young
John McBurmey
E. E. Miller
Eagleson
President Taft Attends Funeral in Cincinnati
President William Howard Taft arrived in Cincinnati from Washington to attend the funeral of Mrs. Taft's father, John W. Herron, who died yesterday. The service was held at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Taft wore deep mourning as a crowd of about 200 people watched the presidential party pass through police lines before they remained at the Charles P. Taft residence overnight. He will return to Washington tomorrow for pressing business.
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United Press Special
Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
Washington
Spaid Couple Visits Mrs Stewart in Cambridge
Mr and Mrs M B Spaid of Huger West Virginia arrived in Cambridge Monday to visit Mrs Sarah Stewart and family on McCleary Avenue.
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M. B. Spaid
Huger
W. Va
Cambridge
Sarah Stewart
McCleary Avenue
Weather Observations for Tomorrow Indicate Showers North
Observations from the United States weather bureau at 8 p m Monday show Ohio unsettled with likely showers in the northern portion and light variable winds.
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United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Ohio
Widow of Lt Woude Found Dead at Fort Des Moines
Des Moines reports the body of Mrs. F G Woude widow of a sixth United States Cavalry lieutenant was found in her Fort Des Moines quarters with a bullet hole in her head. Officers say she left a note indicating she would kill herself grieving her husband’s death, which occurred six months earlier.
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United Press Special
Des Moines
F. G. Woude
Woude
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Army
Detroit Aldermen Refuse Plea in Graft Case
Nine Detroit aldermen were arraigned in police court on graft charges. They stood mute when asked to plead and the hearing was scheduled for August 20. New bonds of five thousand dollars were set by the court.
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United Presente
Detroit
Mich
Job as Mayor Goes Begging in Canal Dover
Canal Dover Ohio Aug 6 Neither of the two men who could legally serve as mayor of Tuscarawas want the office and the village council seeks a man to act as chief executive. M A Romig who was elected and served for a time tendered his resignation and A T Miller president of council after acting for a short time now wants to resign.
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Jeffersonian
Canal Dover
Tuscarawas
M. A. Romig
A. T. Miller
Girl’s Body Found On Erie Track Near Wadsworth
The body of Mary Gibson, 21, was found on the Erie railroad track near Wadsworth. She was run down the night before while returning home from church, and her parents believed she was staying with a friend.
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Medina
Mary Gibson
Wadsworth
Senator Green Leaves for Charleston Coal Strike Conference
Senator William Green former state president of the United Mine Workers travels from Coshocton Ohio to Charleston West Virginia at Governor Glasscock's invitation to seek a settlement of the coal strike in that state.
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Coshocton, O
William Green
United Mine Workers
Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Water supply plan advances for Cambridge and Byesville
Cambridge and Byesville may receive a new water supply from the Tuscarawas river and gravel beds. J M B Muskimon of Pittsburgh and the American Water Supply Company propose installing a plant and mains funded by citizens through meters. A committee will study linking Cambridge mains to current lines, with Byesville also expected to be served.
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J. M. B. Muskimon
American Water Supply Company
Pittsburg
Cambridge
Byesville
Tuscarawas River
Muskimon
Thorla, Clark and Bell
Tuscarawas
Gorley’s Hill
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Newcomerstown
Roosevelt era Progressive platform debate over Negro question
Chicago August reports the Progressive National Convention wrestling with the party stance on the Negro issue. Delegates fear a clash from credentials actions in the southern race and push for voting representation rules based on previous election totals.
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United Press
Chicago
All
Progressive National Convention
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Committee On Rules
James R. Garfield Drafts National Progressive Platform
Ohioan James R. Garfield participates in shaping the National Progressive Platform as part of a broader reform effort. Garfield's involvement signals his influence within the movement and alignment with key policy directions of progressivism.
Italians Defeat Turks Capture Zuara Coast Town
Rome reports the Italians completed a land and sea assault and seized Zuara, the last Tripolitan coast town held by the Turks. Details are scarce. the town served as a Turk supply base and was heavily fortified. With its sea access cut, Turks and Arabs inland face possible rapid surrender.
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United Press Special
Rome
Italy
Zuara
Nomination Fight Shapes Up at Indiana GOP Convention
Indianapolis August 6 The Republican state convention opened with a expected contest for governor between ex Governor W T Durbin of Anderson and Charles A Carlisle of South Bend Also Indianapolis Mayor Shank is a potential candidate The convention began at 10 am with State Chairman Sims presiding Ex Congressman James Watson of Rushville gave the keynote address.
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United Press Special
Indianapolis
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Chas. A. Carlisle
South Bend
Shank
Sims
Jas. Watson
Rushville
Three Murder Defendants Sentenced to Life at Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus on August 6 three men charged with murder were sent to the Ohio penitentiary for life. The inmates are Robert Willis and Virginia Yates of Cincinnati and Peter Harambasee of Lorain. Harambasee killed a man after a quarrel over a glass of beer.
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Columbus, O
Ohio Penitentiary
Robert Willis
Virginia Yates
Cincinnati
Peter Harambasee
Lorain
Explosion kills 18 year old at Zoar Battery plant
Canal Dover Ohio August 6 Locksley Bimeler 18 of Zoar was instantly killed when an acetylene gas tank exploded at the Zoar Battery company plant.
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Dover
Locksley Bimeler
Zoar
Zoar Battery Company
Defense Fund Rises as Becker Case Moves
New York reports Lt. Becker seeks help from congressman Martin W. Littleton to lead his defense. Police supporters raise a $50,000 fund and push for Littleton despite the lieutenant’s plea of not guilty. Elder withdraws from the case after Hart had stood with Becker at arraignment before Judge Mulqueen.
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Regenthal
William T. Jerome
Waldo
New York
Martin W. Littleton
Becker
Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Robert H. Elder
John W. Hart
Mulqueen
Taft Urges Swift Action on Panama Canal Bill
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging speedy action on the Panama canal bill. He pressed for clear provisions on maximum and minimum toll rates, government of the zone, and canal operation, warning failure to act could delay opening the waterway.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Congress
Cox Addresses Eagles Opening in Cleveland Convention
The national convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens in Cleveland with Past Grand Worthy President H. G. Davis presiding. Speakers include Rep. James M. Cox Grand President Frank F. Hering and Theodore Bell of California. Governor Harmon cannot attend.
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Cox
Eagles
Cleveland
Order of Eagles
Order
H. G. Davis
James M. Cox
Frank F. Hering
South Bend
Ind
Theodore, Bell
California
Harmon
Ohio Fire Loss Totals For June Announced
Ohio recorded 297 fires in June causing 301156 in losses per the State Fire Marshal Zuber bulletin. Toledo posted the largest single city loss at 74455 with Portmouth among notable figures.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Zuber
Toledo
Portemou
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