Lilley Submarine Boat Inquiry Opens
Lilley Submarine boat inquiry pushed by a special house committee with Representative Lilley testifying at length. Hobson says he was approached by a man claiming Electric Boat influence to secure a naval committee seat and pressure Speaker Cannon.
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Washington
Lilley
House
Olmsted
Boutell
R. P. Hobson
Electric Boat Company
Congress
Speaker Cannon
Hobson
Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Committee
Mr. Olmsted
Mr. Hobson
Speer
Mr. Williams
Mr. Lilley
Willams
House of Representatives
Sylvester
John Walsh Sentenced Five Years for Bank Presidency Case
Judge Ander son overruled the motion for a new trial and sentenced John RK Walsh former President of the Chicago National Bank to five years in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth. Motion to arrest judgment was also overruled.
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Chicago
Anderson
John RK. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Ft. Leavenworth
Fire On Steamer Provokes Panic Aboard Passenger Toll
Panic grips 530 passengers on the steamer Providence when a fire is found in the hold. The steamer Peck is sent by wire and evacuates the crowd. Fire is extinguished with little damage reported.
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New York
Providence
Peck
Coroner Yeo Delivers Inquest Verdict on Rose Clancey Death
Coroner W B Yeo renders a verdict after an 82 page testimony in the Rose Clancey death in Cambridge Ohio. He finds death from a rear end collision between a Cambridge city car and an interurban car operated by The Cambridge Power Light and Traction Company within Cambridge city limits and cites reckless operation and lack of proper signaling. He notes ignorance of speed limits and city ordinances by company staff and refers the findings to Guernsey County Prosecutor for further investigation.
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Yeo
Rose Clancey
W. BL. Yeo
Miss Rose Clancey
Cambridge City
Byesville
Ohio
Cambridge Power, Light and Traction Company
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Cambridge Chautauqua selects speakers and program
The Cambridge Chautauqua Association held a meeting with Dr. O Lowry presiding. Rev Ken C Hayes said Senator Reo Tillman will deliver an address at the upcoming Chautauqua and the full program is set to be announced soon. The list includes prominent state and national figures and literary figures. The lease closure for Cambridge Electric Park remains unsettled but is expected to proceed without trouble.
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Cambridge Chautauqua Association
O. Lowry
Ken C. Hayes
Reo Tillman
Cambridge Electric Park
Annual Roll Call at Byesville Baptist Church
The Byesville Baptist Church plans its third annual roll call on Sunday March 22 with a 9 45 a m Song Service and 10 a m roll call. Rev C J Rose will preach and ministers from Cambridge Eyesville and others will speak along with addresses by Rev H H Bawden and How ard Baker president of the Ohio Baptist Young People’s Union. The program includes quartettes solos and choruses.
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The
Baptist Church of
Byesville
H. H. Wilson
C. J. Rose
Ohio Baptist Convention
H. H. Bawden
Howard Baker
Ohio Baptist Young People’s Union
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted In Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy that improves overall health when kidneys are weak. It claims modern science links kidney function to many diseases and offers samples by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Lamp Explodes Claiming Life in Tragic Lafferty Incident
George Ables of East Gomber avenue learns of the fatal blast in Lafferty Ohio that killed his niece Martha Ables aged fifteen as her brother Robert and her father were badly hurt trying to help. George and Wesley Ables travel to attend the funeral the following afternoon.
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George Ables
East Gomber Avenue
Lafferty
Ohio
Martha Ables
Robert
Messrs
George
Wesley Ables
Baxter Visits Relatives in Zanesville
Mrs A M Baxter of North Eighth Street is visiting relatives in Zanesville.
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A. M. Baxter
North Eighth Street
Zanesville
Cumberland Man Wins Against World
Charles Stevens, a Cumberland railroad conductor, revolutionizes mail bag security with a new auto locking strap device. His invention, compatible with existing sacks, earns government interest after beating thousands of rivals in the $10,000 prize bid. Stevens is invited to Washington on March 18 to negotiate royalties and terms for government use.
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Charles Stevens
Cumberland Railroad
Old Eastern Ohio Railroad
United States Postal Authorities
Mr. Stevens
Stevens
Postal Department
Washington
County Treasury Report Finds No Overdrafts After Audit
The semi annual county treasury inspection is complete. Inspectors commended thorough examination and exact book keeping by the auditor and treasurer. Each account balanced and matched cash in the treasury and legal depository with no overdrafts found. The committee thanks the officials for courteous cooperation.
Herrick Declines Candidacy for Senate Seat
Columbus March 13 Former Governor Myron T Herrick of Cleveland announces he is not a candidate to succeed United States Senator Foraker in the upcoming race Readers learn Herrick will not seek the seat and remains out of the contest.
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Columbus
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
United States
Foraker
History making naval cruise ends at Magdalena Bay
The 13 000 mile fleet voyage began at Hampton Roads and ends at Magdalena Bay with target practice to start immediately. Rear Admiral Evans reports the ships are in better condition than at departure and ready for service on one day’s notice. Upon reaching San Diego the fleet will proceed to San Francisco after drills and holiday stops along the California coast.
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San Diego
Cal
Robley D. Evans
Magdalena Bay
Redondo Point
Man-o'-War's Cove
Pacific Coast
Hampton Roads
Magdalena
Naval Base of
the Pacific
Masdalena Bay
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
James J. Jeffries
California
Washington
Admiral Evans
Masdalens Bay
Navy Department
Evans
Callao
Boomers Day Brings 700 Lots Sold in Coshocton to Lure Clows Plant
Coshocton celebrated boomers day with a citywide house to house canvass and the Board of Trade selling over 700 lots in twelve hours raising more than 140000 to attract the Clow pipe works to relocate from Newcomerstown. The plant could invest over a million dollars and employ 1000 workers if it moves.
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Coshocton
Board of Trade
Cambridge
Coshoeton Times
Newcomerstown
Coshoeton
Jeffersonian
Destructive Barn Fire Near Tyner Destroys Miller Farm Losses
A large barn on the Robert Miller farm near Tyner station in Guernsey county burned about 10 PM, destroying three valuable horses, hay, grain, oats, straw, a wagon, harness, two carriages and farm implements. Cattle were saved. The total loss runs about 15,000 dollars with limited insurance. Authorities cited a spark from a passing train as unlikely.
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Guernsey County
Robert Miller
Tyner Station
Marietta
East Gomber Avenue
Cambridge
Michael Bumgardner
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Price
Bow Tell
Frank T. Brown
Norwich
Stiles Judson
Bridgeport
John Fl. Walsh
W. B. Yeo
Benjamin Ryan Tillman
D. E. Carman
W. A. Chalfant
Rev. Duncan
A. M. Hurd
W. O. Hawkins
C. E. Stockdale
Eyesville
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Cumberland
Chas. B. Stevens
County Treasury I
Herrick
Gomes
Ines
Clares
Prac
Tyner
Michael Baumgardner
Robert Viller
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