Important Bills Passed by the General Assembly of Ohio
Columbus April 18 The West bill for quadrennial real estate appraisement clears the senate creating a four year appointed review board and county review duties The Bronson primary bill clears the senate and would push direct primaries for many offices The Reynolds bill gives the state inspector of workshops and factories authority over school buildings with penalties for plan changes The Schmidt bill on street railway franchise renewals awaits the governor’s signature The Patterson bill fixes minimum interest rates on state bank deposits and bids from banks with four state sections in play limits vault deposits to 50000
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General Assembly
Columbus
West
Senate
House
Bronson
Franklin County
Boards of Election
Reynolds
Cuyahoga County
Collinwood
Schmidt
Council
Patterson
Ashland County
Howe
Cuyahog S
Royalty Starts On Tour With King Edward and Queen Alexandra
King Edward and Queen Alexandra depart London for a tour visiting Copenhagen Stockholm and Christiania as guests of the royal families at these capitals.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Christiania
Markets Report Across Cities with Varied Livestock Prices
East Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago Boston Cincinnati Toledo report diverse cattle prices from prime to butcher grades, calves, sheep, hogs, and hogs. Wheat and corn current quotes show regional trading levels across major markets and grain prices.
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East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Helfers
Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ban on Merry Widow hats spurs Burlington churches
In Burlington New Jersey churches propose banning Merry Widow hats during services. The report lists various regional incidents and events from U S newspapers, including political nominations and tragic killings, across multiple states and Canada.
Throat slashing reported in Cleveland fireman case
Cleveland on April 21 Thomas Murphy a city fireman fled a hotel room bleeding from a throat wound and told the clerk his wife Mary had tried to kill him then kill herself. Doctors report Mary claimed he slashed her neck and then turned the knife on himself. The separated couple had been discussing reconciliation when the alleged attack occurred.
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Cleveland
Thomas Murphy
Mary
Pressman Crushed Under Running Miehle Press
Columbus Ohio April 18 Conrad Haas a pressman with 80 years in local printing offices was crushed to death at the Franklin Printing plant He was oiling a Miehle press and crawled under the machine when he grabbed a shifting rod and the press started the air springs plunger struck his stomach killing him before coworkers could halt the press.
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Columbus
Conrad Haas
Plarit
Franklin Printing Company
Robber shot with hot iron in Marietta burglary
In West Marietta George Wilderman awoke to his cash register alarm and found a burglar in his saloon. He struck the man with a flat iron to stop the raid, fracturing the thief’s skull. The wounded suspect was identified as Robert M. Savage of McConnelsville and was reported in serious condition.
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Marietta
George Wilderman
West Marietta
Wilderman
Robert M. Savage
McConnelsville
Two Trainmen Killed in Peculiar Freight Wreck
In Hanlins Pa a top loaded lumber car derailed and struck the engine of a westbound freight, killing fireman Charles Utterbach 24 and brakeman Edwin Maxwell 22, both of Dennison O. They were aboard the eastbound freight when the wreck occurred.
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Steubenville
Panhandie
Hanlins
Charles Utterbach
Edwin Maxwell
Dennison
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Ashtabula City
Typhoid fever grips Ashtabula Ohio with 150 to 200 reported cases. Dr J J Hogan blames impure water supply while Ash tabula Water Co manager B R McDowell notes cases even where spring water is used, including households on the company system.
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Ashtabula
J. J. Hogan
B. R. McDowell
Ashtabula Water Company
Supreme Court Orders Tax Payment by Union Central Life
Columbus April 15. The Supreme Court rules Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati must pay $182,000 in omitted taxes claimed in Hamilton county at $174,000. Penalties totaling $8,000 will be split between the county auditor and treasurer.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
John M. Pattison
Hamilton County
Laborers Withdraw Deposits Force Toledo Bank Closure
The Dorr Street Savings Bank in Toledo Ohio, a factory district institution serving workers, closed due to a liquidity squeeze from withdrawal of deposits. It was capitalized at 25000 dollars with 125000 dollars in deposits. assets are expected to cover all deposits in full.
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Toledo
Dorr Street Savings Bank
Passage of James E. Neal Noted Ohio Politician
James E. Neal former speaker of the Ohio house and later consul at Liverpool died in New York from paralysis. News came to Columbus that he will be transported to Hamilton for burial.
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James E. Neal
Columbus
New York
Ohio
Neal
Ohio House of Representatives
Liverpool
England
Cleveland
Hamilton, O
Tragic Kerosene Fire Fatality Near Hillsboro
In Hillsboro Ohio on April 21 a two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stethens, died from burns after a kerosene fire started to light a stove. The mother and a sister were severely burned while trying to extinguish the flames and their recovery is doubtful.
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Hillsboro
Marshall
William Stethens
Application for Receiver for Q Dell Brokerage Company
Attorneys for the Q Dell Brokerage Company filed in state court a petition seeking the appointment of a receiver. The firm, one of the nation’s largest in its field, acts in the interest of the company and its business protection.
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Cincinnati
Q’dell
Bartlow Withdraws From Auditor Race in Ohio
Bert S. Bartlow of Butler County and senate sergeant at arms announced his withdrawal from the Democratic nomination contest for auditor of state in Columbus Ohio on April 21.
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Columbus
Bert
Bartlow
Butler County
Senate
Mistaken for Burglars Son of Grocer Shot by Patrolmen
In Columbus Ohio on April 20 William D and John Frank sons of grocer R Q Frank were shot and killed by Patrolmen Heinz and Casey who mistook them for burglars. Casey is suspended while Heinz remains on duty as investigation continues.
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Sons of Columbus
Columbus
William D
John Frank
R. QO. Frank
Heinz
Casey
R. O. Frank
Parsons Avenue
Albert Frank
William Yaeger
Yaeger
W.D. Frank
John
Cleveland Inquiry Move Faces Strong Opposition
Cleveland Columbus April 21 The house passed a joint resolution for an investigation into Cleveland and Cuyahoga county government with 68 in favor and 22 against. The charges claim centralized power insulates gambling liquor franchises and officials’ misconduct. Aboard public service chief is accused of losing 10000 in a fake wrestling wager.
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Cleveland
Columbus
House
Little
Greene
Cuyahoga County
Board of Public Service of
Laws the President Seeks But Faces Congressional Rejection
Washington April 17 leaders of Congress informed the president that several key laws he wanted this session will not pass. The measures include limiting federal courts in labor injunctions, licensing rail interstate trusts, allowing traffic associations, easing labor combinations, blocking railroad blacklists, and expanding oversight of rail bonds. Other provisions cover removing wood pulp duties, building four battleships, and creating postal savings banks.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Parker Accepts Delegate at Large Reservation
New York April 21 Judge Alton B Parker appears to accept the New York delegation seat as a delegate at large to the Denver Democratic national convention though he did not seek the position. Arthur McCausland the Parker firm aide stated Parker has not considered declining the post.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Denver
Arthur McCausland
Parker, Hatch & Sherman
Passing of Oatmeal King Ferdinand Schumacher
Akron reports the death of Ferdinand Schumacher aged 82, the “Oatmeal King of America,” who founded the nationwide breakfast food business. He retired years ago after selling his large interests and came to the United States from Hanover, Germany in 1850.
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Akron
Ferdinand Schumacher
America
Hanover
Germany
Reprieve Granted for Herman Billek in Chicago Murder Case
Governor Deneen, upon pardons board advice, granted a reprieve to Herman Billek who was to hang in Chicago next Friday. He was convicted of murdering several members of the Vzral family, with the sentence delayed to June 12 in Springfield.
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Billek
Springfield
Ill
Deneen
State Board of Pardons
Herman Billek
Chicago
Vzral
Explosion In Kitchen Starts Fatal Fire In Ohio Home
Mrs Morris Welch aged 48 died from burns and her husband was seriously burned when a can of oil exploded as she tried to start a fire in the kitchen stove. The house was destroyed by flames.
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Xenia
Morris Welch
Dames
For the Housewife For Tender Hands
A simple home remedy advises mixing glyc-erin tincture benzoin and salt with boiled cold water to create a lotion for hands. It suggests keeping bottles in the bathroom and near the kitchen, drying hands well, and applying after washing. The mix is described as non greasy, pleasant smelling, harmless, and soothing for chapped faces after outdoor play.
Cleaning Rugs for Longevity and Care
A guide warns against shaking rugs to prevent damage to warp cords and filling. Hang over a clothesline and beat gently with a wire carpet heater on each side. Though more work, this method makes rugs last four to five times longer and look cleaner with less dust.
How to brew Sham Champagne from lemons and ginger
A recipe lists Sham Champagne with Sham champagne ingredients including Yartaric acid lemon ginger sugar water yeast and guidance to mix boil and ferment. It describes slicing lemons bruising ginger heating water pouring over ingredients cooling adding yeast fermenting in sun then bottling for two days before use.
Cleaning White Fur Robes Instruction
Instructions describe cleaning fur robes by beating to remove dust then soaking with grain alcohol. Fill fur with talcum powder while wet, seal with powder for four to five days, then beat thoroughly to eject dirt with the powder.
Improved smokeless griddle and broiler patent
An improved griddle and broiler adds a movable front plate allowing the heating surface to draw nearer to the fire. The design vents smoke and odors up the chimney and uses a lid to boost heat for broiling while still enabling inspection when raised.
Orange Marmalade Recipe Keeps Fruit Tender
A dated kitchen instruction details making orange marmalade with one dozen oranges six lemons three quarts water eight pounds sugar. Slice fruit thin, infuse in water for 24 hours, boil until tender, add sugar, boil 30 minutes, then seal in tumblers and cool. Store in a cool place.
Laundering Black Lawn Preparation Instructions
Instructions describe making a wash from two quarts of wheat bran boiled in six quarts of water for thirty minutes. Cool and strain, wash the lawn with this liquid without soap or starch, thinning with cold water if thick, then dry in shade and iron while damp.
Inside Jar Labels for Clean Grocery Storage
Instructions suggest placing labels on the inside of dry grocery jars to prevent tearing and keep labels in place longer. Suitable for rice tapioca leaf sugar and splices.
To Clean Smoked Walls From Cooking Smoke
To clean painted walls or woodwork smoky from cooking on a stove, mix one-quarter cup turpentine in a quart of warm water. Wipe with a sponge or soft rag until dirt disappears.
How to Clean Mica Pages with Isinglass and Vinegar
To Clean Mica. Take isinglass from stove and lay in vinegar about ten minutes and then rub with a lide salt and wipe clean. With a knife it can be separated, mak ing three or four out of one. They will be almost as good as new.
J A Smith Promotes Bargains in Warren lands
J A Smith announces agency for Trum bull and Portageco lands in Warren O and offers a weekly revised list of farms for sale. He states expenses refunded to buyers with prices from $15 to $126 per acre and urges visiting his office to view the list.
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Trumbull
Portageco
Warren
Real Estate Choices Near Carey and Clay Street
Classified buyers offered several rural and urban properties. A nine room house with new barn near the Catholic Church features an east front porch at a very low price. A seven room Clay street house is also advertised cheap. A 120 acre farm four miles from Carey with a love frame house and fixtures is said to be worth the money. An 87 acre Carey area farm boasts a large brick house and a large red barn described as a bargain. Hurry for quick purchase.
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Clay Street
Carey
Pike
Grasse’s Perfume Factories Crown a Blooming Valley
The Land of Perfume in Grasse shows a vast flower industry with perfume manufactories overlooking a shifting carpet of blossoms. The sun kissed valley in Alpes Maritimes glows with blooms that change color monthly from red to yellow to blue, a sight only seen by visitors of the floral wonder.
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Grasse
Alpes-Maritimer
Dunes
Holland
Hardy Irish explorers risked all for world walk prize
In 1895 three Irishmen pledged a $150000 pool for a one man survival journey around the world on foot. They each deposited one third in Dublin. After a crossing to Egypt and Australia the trek claimed two lives. Captain Trevelyan finished the trek and claimed the prize, with a Dublin hospital as fallback if all died.
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Bank of Dublin
Dublin
Europe
Asia Minor
Egypt
Australia
Trevelyan
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