Lloyd Johnson ex-governor named peace envoy to Mexico
Secretary of State Bryan announces John Lind of Minnesota will lead the United States mediation to induce Mexican factions to seek peace and a future government. Lind becomes adviser at the Mexico City embassy as Ambassador Wilson resigns effective October 14. The move signals a shift in U.S. policy toward recognition of a government formed through Mexican negotiations.
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Minnesota
Mexico
Bryan
Washington
Wilison
Ryaninate
Firblic
John J
Mexico City
Lind
United States
John Lind
Ienry Lane Wilson
Ambassador Wilson
Wilson
Department of State
Ft Jm
Tla
House of Representatives
Ste
Bryan Vas
Isl
Illicit Love Tragedy Ends In Double Death
New York married pair Harry G Jeliots and Ina Sidley were found shot and dead near WeCombs Jam park. A note claimed they chose death together after confessing sins and love. Mrs Silliott, wife of the deceased, told police her husband deserted her for Ellen Sidley, a cousin who arrived from Ireland two years ago. Nearby Eastport Maine reports recount Captain Matthias Johnson departing in an open boat George Washington with a pistol shot signal as crowds watched.
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New York
Ange- Harry G Jeliots
Eien Sidley
WeCombs Jam Park
Ellen Sidley
Ireland
Nrea
Eastport
Mathias Johnson
Perth Amboy
N. J
Eastport Harbor
George Washington
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Jonson
Mostterry
Tie
Street in Shanghai: Ancient City Storm Center of Rebellion
The ancient city area of Shanghai is described as the storm center of the new Chinese rebellion with streets buzzing about upheaval and political unrest. Local observers note growing opposition activity amid urban tensions and contested authority.
Looted Freight House Suspect Confesses Theft Ring
Police in Columbus arrest Samuel Rife a freight house clerk who admits wholesale thefts from the railway. About $3 000 worth of furniture groceries household goods and drugs were recovered from homes where Rife discarded loot. Expressman Willan Recob is also in custody. Rife says Recob did most of the hauling for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Samuel Rife
Mocking Valley
Rife
Willan Recob
Recob
Automobile Tragedy Near Bellevue Leaves Woman Dead
Mrs. Jay Kelly of Geneva Ohio was killed when the family auto overturned in a ditch near Bellevue. Her husband Jay Kelly suffered a broken leg, a daughter was cut about the face and head, and a son escaped injury while en route to visit relatives in Van Wert Ohio.
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Bellevue
Jay Kelly
Geneva
Kelly
Wellys
van Wert
Gun Explodes Killing Wife in Waynesburg Smiths Farm Accident
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on August 2 Charles Lantz of Carmichaels attempted to shoot a rat with a shotgun. The blast killed his wife Mary Wantz 40 and wounded him, his left hand blown off. The rat escaped unharmed as the double barreled gun exploded.
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Waynesburg
Charles Lantz
Carmichaels
Mary Wantz
Market summary across cities shows cattle and hog prices
East Buffalo Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland and Boston report varied cattle and hog quotes. Prime steers range near 8 to 9 dollars, cows around 3 to 6, calves about 11, hogs 8 to 9. Add'l notes include sheep and lambs values and yarding receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Prine Wethera
Cincinnati
Angel Cattle
Vincent Confession on Referendum Petitions Fraudulent
Walter B. Vincent of Cincinnati, jailed in Columbus, confesses to involvement in fraudulent workmen’s compensation referendum petitions. He admits petition peddling and forging names from various counties. Other suspects, Cornelius Weiss, William Bitte, George Abt, and Tom Negus, face charges or delays as cases proceed to grand jury.
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Columbus
Cox
Hogan
Walter B. Vincent
Cincinnati
Vincent
Andrew Yea
Cleveland
Hamilton
Franklin
Muskingum
Coshocton
Warren
Charles Kibler
Ohio Equity Association
Andy J.ea
Ci Qedinati
Agigién
Court Quere
Cornelius Weiss
William’ N. Bitte
George Abt
Tom Negus
Means Fight Over Temperance Issue In Ohio
Liberal sources announce an initiative petition to amend the Ohio constitution for a small legislature, with 104000 required names and up to 120000 in petitions. The proposal would shrink the house and senate, sparking a bitter temperance campaign and rural opposition. Columbus also reports the appointment of E D Harrington as drug inspector at 1200 annually by the State Food and Dairy Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
Dayton
Gale M. Hartley
Liberal League
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Robert Black
Hamilton County
E. D. Harrington
Food and Dairy
S .E. Strode
State Food and Dairy Department
Ries Doe
Weber reinstated as State Fire Marshal in Cleveland
Former high ranking official Webber, once ousted by Governor, is restored to his Cleveland post under new regime. State Fire Marshal EB P Deffenbangl announces the reversal after charges of disloyalty and backing Wilson in the presidential race.
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Columbus
Webber
Dequity
Cleveland
EB. P
Powers Testified He Was Offered 50000 To Leave Town
David G Powers former Western Fuel employee and chief government witness told prosecutors he was offered fifty thousand dollars to vanish. He identified those who approached him at a conference with special counsel preparing Western Fuel company cases set for trial this month.
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San Francisco
Western Fuel Company
David G. Powers
Powers
Cox names state liquor licensing board with four members
Governor Cox announces the liquor licensing commission with J. H. Secrest Allen county Byron M Glen Denning Hamilton county and Charles L Allen Marion county named as members. Terms range six four and two years. McElroy appointed assistant secretary of state succeeding Secrest. Hoskins switched to head civil service. Secrest from Lima and Allen from Marion.
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Liquor Licensing Commission
McElroy
Secrest
Hoskins
Columbus
Cox
State Liquor Licensing Commission
J. H. ‘Secrest
Allen ’ County
Byron M. Clen Dening
Hamilton Counpe
Charles L. Allen
Marioncoun
Mt. Secrest
Glen Denng
Allen
Progressive Party
Charles H. Graves
Graves
Lima
W L. Finley
S. A. Hoskins
Wapakoneta
Licensing Board
Civil Service Commission
ClenDening
Cincinnati
Duckworth Club
Opposition to Diegel Release Sparks Prosecution Fight
Columbus Ohio August 2 The push to pardon Rodney J Diegel former Sergeant at arms in the state senate on August 10 drew backing from Lieutenant Governor Hugh L Nichols and Attorney General Hogan who said Diegel acted only as a go between and had no vote Turner the county prosecutor said he would oppose the move insisting Diegel took money to conceal corruption in the general assembly and should not be paroled until he confesses fully.
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Turner
Columbus
Rodney J. Diegel
State Senate
L. R. Andrews
Lawrence County
Hugh L. Nichols
Hogan
Diegel
General Assembly
Mine Disaster Toll Reaches Nineteen With Superintendent Dead
In Pottsville John Lorenz, mine superintendent, dies from injuries after the East Brookside colliery double explosion. The death toll rises to 19 with his loss, as authorities continue to assess the disaster's aftermath at the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company mine in Pa.
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Town City
East Brookside
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iroq Company
Pottsville
John Lorenz
Militants interrupt St Pauls services to chant for Mrs Pankhurst
Suffragists at St Pauls cathedral disrupted the morning service in London. About 20 militants rose to sing a chant pleading for Emmeline Pankhurst as Beers urged them to withdraw. The crowd remained quiet and the protesters exited calmly.
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St. Paul's
Mrs. Pankhurst
London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Emmeline Pankhurst
Beers
Farm Boys Camp Ohio State Fair Trip Selection
On Saturday August 16 at the Court House two boys from each county will be chosen to attend the Ohio State Fair with all expenses paid. A model Farm Boys Camp will operate at the State Fair Grounds under the Adjutant General. Eligible entrants must keep notebooks, visit each department, and write a report. Winners must appear at local public meetings and tell what they learned. Delegates meet August 16 at 10 A.M. to elect two winners from their county. For full details contact Adv A P Sandles, Secretary, Columbus.
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Court House
Adjutant General of
State
Washington
Thomas
State Penitentiary
U.S. Grant
Ohio
Supreme Court
Columbus
County Teachers’ Institute
Masters of
Granges
Farmer Institute
Pomona
County Court House
Can ye boo ye brute insult during wedding in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, Rev Maxwell Nicholson faced a silent groom during a wedding service. After asking thrice if he took the bride as his wife, the bride finally broke the moment with the line Canna ye boo, ye brute in the presence of the gathering.
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Maxwell Nicholson
Edinburgh
Bids Sought for Hocking Lump Coal to Crawford Township Schools
Notice invites bids to furnish 40 tons of Hocking Lump coal for Crawford township school houses. Bids due by noon August 18, 1913, with delivery by September 15, 1912. Clerk to designate per school house quantities. addressed to 29 FP. L. Livingston.
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Crawford Township
FP. L. Livingston
Appointment of Executor for Florence A. Hurd Estate
Frank D. Hurd appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Florence A. Hurd late of Wyandot County. Dated July 17, 1913. Willis P. Rowland, Probate Judge.
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Florence A. Hurd
Frank D. Hurd
Wyandott County
Willis P. Rowland
Notice to Contractors for Carey Tile Ditch Bids
Sealed bids for the W. H. Heuk ditch construction in Carey Ohio are due by noon August 11. Bidders may bid on tile, construction, or both with $50 cash or bond to enter contract within five days. plans available after July 21. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. D C Anus, Clerk.
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Carey
Ohio
Council of Carey
Council
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Shanghai
Hocking Valley
Chicago
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Boston
Tennsylvania XII
Toledo
Secrest, Clen Dening and
Our Lady of Consolation
Carey, Ohio
Holy Cross
New Church
de Lacey
N. B
Adv
A. P, Sandles
Columbus, Ohio
D. C. Anaus
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