Guernsey County Advances National Pike Road Plan
County Commissioners unanimously approve applying for state aid to improve the old National Pike paving. The move, signed by a large majority of property owners, aims to create a countywide road network with the Pike as backbone, boosting markets, education, and home life across Guernsey. Citizens and banks praise Gov Cox and Atty Mathews for supporting the $150,000 initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County
Guernsey
Gov. Cox
Atty Mathews
Compulsory Education Law Guideline For Parents
State Superintendent Miller releases guidance on the compulsory education law. It states boys eight to fifteen and girls eight to sixteen must attend school, with 28 weeks minimum term, and bans child labor during school hours. Certificates require age and grade tests. fifteen to sixteen year olds must return to school if they stop work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Miller
Miller
Hogan
Elimination of Waste In State Labor Departments
The State Industrial Commission outlined a plan to consolidate seven independent labor departments into a single coordinated program. Aimed at saving money, centralizing accounts and insurance funds, auditing payrolls, and reducing overlapping inspection work across districts to improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Industrial Commission
Cox
State Department
Department of Accounts
Ohio
Fourth-Censors of Moving Pictures Tighten Moral Oversight
The administration outlines plans to prepare and implement actions in department management and auctions to improve service. The bureau will monitor administration methods, aiming to elevate the moving picture exhibitions. The state seeks to ensure films are nondegrading and offer an elevating influence for family audiences.
Misinformation harms Huerta in Mexican crisis
Provisional President Huerta becomes a victim of deceptive advice leading him to believe Congress and the U S are opposed to Wilsons pacification plan. The split with Penrose shows the US lacks confidence in Huertas ability to resolve Mexican affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Congress
United States
Wilson
Mexico
Penrose
Speculators Behind It Push War Over Mexico Crisis
The piece argues that speculators in American and European capital have agents in Congress pushing for armed intervention in Mexico and a $25 million war fund. It notes opposition from Senators Lodge Smoot Nelson Sutherland and others praising President Wilson's handling of the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Congress
United States
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Lodge
Smoot
Nelson
Sutherland
Wilson
Appointment causes rumpus in Muskingum County politics
In Cambridge, Harry E. Hollister backed by The Times-Recorder and local factions battles for liquor license commissioner. Joseph R. Downs, Zanesville Signal editor and dry advocate, already appointed for long term by Gov. Cox. A. B. Osler holds short term. Hollister’s push stirs wet faction plans to target Signal owner J R Alexander and newspapers, but Downs remains determined to stay in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskingum County
Harry E. Hollister
Cambridge
Times-Recorder
Joseph R. Downs
Zanesville
Downs
Cox
A. B. Osler
Mr. Hollister
Hollister
Alexander
Joseph
Punished for Insulting the Flag and Treason Sentiments
The city police court fined and jailed Martin J. Phelan after convicting him of insulting the United States flag and uttering treasonable sentiments. Acting Judge Aubrecht said free speech must be conditioned, noting defying government authority equals contempt of the United States. The court’s action was hailed as protecting the community and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Phelan
J. W. W. Street
United States
Phelan
Aubrecht
State Journal
Mexico’s best friend is President Wilson says World
The New York World proclaims Wilson the best and most powerful friend of Mexico, noting his disinterest in wealth or concessions. It urges Huerta to accept the president’s good will and warns that peace and progress for millions depend on lawful leadership and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Rio Grande
Huerta
N. Y. World
Court actions and civil suits heard in Guernsey county
Court notes report damages sought by Henry A. Straugner against Puritan Coal Co for injuries in a 1912 mine accident. Cases include quiet title actions, foreclosures, alimony, and sales orders. New cases list Clyde Rhine minor suit for replevin over a horse and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Straugner
J. H. Mackey
Common Pleas
Puritan Coal Co
L. W.hall
Lucrenice
Woodie Chambers
McConnelsville
Guernsey County Common Pleas Court
Dade Slenker
Walter Bomesberger
McGinnis
Miss Chambers
J. M. McGinnis
William Saltsgaver
Mark Coe
Marshal Lions
First National Bank of
Senecaville
Wesley Tedrick
Mary Groves
Evalena Jones
Morris Jones
Eney
Rev
F. A. Brown
Wm. C. Rouse
Sarah J. Hutchison
Clyde Rhine
Charles Rhine
John Gardner
Stewart Bonnell
Local Notes From Somerton And Nearby
Quaker City resident Mrs. R B Brothers returned home Saturday after caring for her ill daughter Mrs. W T Brothers in Somerton. Mt Vernon couple Mr. and Mrs. J P Lochary visited Mrs P Lochary and her daughter Almedia with Miss Helen Merryman returning home from a vacation in COSHOCTON. Bri Wall and family from this city visited Summerfield Sunday. School delayed to September 5 due to improvements around the school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Brothers
Somerton
W. T. Brothers
J. P. Lochary
Mt. Vernon
P. Lochary
Almedia
Helen Merryman
Coshocton
Bri. W. Wall
Summerfield
James Rounds
Washington News Notes From Alliance Area Community
Alliance and surrounding towns see visits and farewells as families and friends gather at Linn's Grove and Fairview events. The county infirmary hosts guests and orchestra ensembles provide entertainment while reunions, weddings, and school moves connect residents across Cambridge Barnesville Byesville and Quaker City.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by Cambridge Home Testimony
Cambridge resident Mrs. H. Sherrard of 214 North Fourth Street testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her backache headaches and kidney weakness. She purchased them at Sutton & Ashe’s Drug Store and reports renewed strength and well being for her family. The ad urges others with back or kidney troubles to ask for Doan’s Kidney Pills and notes Voster Milburn Co as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Dean
H. Sherrard
Fourth St
Ohio
Sutton & Ashe's
Doan
Local News Roundup From Londonderry and Vicinity
Londonderry residents hosted Howard Cunningham and family visiting Marys mother in Piedmont. Mrs Mack Pulley hosted daughter Mrs Homer Bond. H C Contrant built a foot bridge over Skull Fork aiding neighbors. Teachers attended an institute in Cambridge last week. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Bond in August. Ben Macters sold a fine colt to Alfred Brewers. Joseph English family left for Colorado for health reasons. Mrs Martha Arnold returned home after four weeks visiting. Heil of Marting Ferry bought horses. Mr and Mrs H H Masters visited Cambridge parents over Sunday. Rev Marten of Xenia detained by sickness and returned home. Thomas Merritt visited Friday. Prof and Mrs C O Masters returned to Amherst after two months away. Coal testing progresses. area may host richest coal in eastern Ohio.
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EB. Buell
Love City
Gertrude
Clara Paden
Linn's Grove
Bend Tedrick
Lois McElwee
Brady
Merle Harding
Teachers’ Institute
Cambridge
Charles Geese
Alliance
Esta Bonnell
J. M. Harding
Mary Speer
Walter Oliver
Jacob Claypool
Charles Bird
Russel McBurney
Quaker City
Della Hyde
Lyda
Antrim
Buell
Fairview
Andree Robinson
Wheeling
Bernice Dolen
Arthur Clark
Camden
Geo. Smith
Clark
Columbus
Fowler
Mary
Barnesville
Ella’ Miller
Grandmother Miller
Craig Moore
Little
John Barton
Newcomerstown
Thos. McDowell
Mr. Moore
Columbus Moore
Elizabethtown
J. C. Woodburn
Hugh Woodburn
North Seventh Street
Charles Baxter
F. A. Long
Heis
L. H. Hart
Romain
Blue Grove
C. L. Dolen
Bernie Dolen
H. A. Thomson
Mildred
Edyth
Pittsburg
John Hester
Frame
Chicago
Clare
Howard Cunningham
Piedmont
Mack Pulley
Homer Bond
H. C. Contrant
Skull Fork
August
Ben Macters
Alfred Brewers
Joseph English
Colorado
Ohio
Marriage license issued to Belly and Jarik in Valley Township
A marriage license was issued to Steve Belly of Hulfalo and Ilona Jarik of Valley township on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Belly
Hulfalo
Ilona Jarik
Valley Township
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PFLAG
Menxico
Fletcher
ORIA
Washington
Alta Watkins
J. M. Scott and Son
Victor
Cumberland
J. M. Boyd
Jas. Ritchie
H. B. Cash
Girard
John Kester
Linn’s Grove
Milton Arndt Cash
H. J. Cash
Rizza Shipley
Mary and
Sarah Ables
Mary Elizabeth Campbell
Edith Lawson
Crafton
R. S. Frame, Jr
Mary K. Lawson
Rollo Frame
Golda Kennon
Mary Kennon
Nicholson
Macksburg
Golda
Mafee's Grove
Gibson Station
J. W. Frame
J. S. Frame
Awardville
Washington Orchestra
J. W. Robe
Wooster
H. M. Eagleson
New Concord
H. L. Cash
Pueblo
Colo
Cash
R. S. Frame
Weleheu
Londonderry
Corprvnianis &c
Anrone
Sketel
Hamboor
Uihdest
Taten Thrower Munu & Co
Clinton
Ba Che Scientific Aimerican
T. Bohl
All Newedentor Munn & Co
Sersronto
New York
Ultioe
the Centaur Company
Cane LdeRaik Vissit
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