Encampment Likely Moved From Salt Lake City
J Cory Winans chief of staff National Grand Army of the Republic returns from Salt Lake City where he attended a conference of the executive committee He believes the next annual encampment will be held in Cincinnati or Pittsburg due to traffic association refusals on a 1 cent per mile veteran rate The encampment is set for August 9 to 14.
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Traffic Association
Auto Law Change Sought by Ohio Automobile Groups
In Columbus on December 29 the legislative committee of the Ohio Automobile Association and city clubs consider amendments to the state automobile law. Proposed changes include annual color coded tags, chauffeur examinations, and licenses expiring at year end.
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C. Gordon Neff
Cincinnati
Ohio
Utomobile Association
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Police Officer Shot Dead in Columbus by Youth
Patrolman Harry E. Campbell was fatally shot by 18 year old Harry Hilliard who fired at his door as officers arrived to arrest him on a report that Hilliard had beaten his mother. Campbell died shortly after the shotgun blast struck his breast and Hilliard was taken into custody.
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Harry E. Campbell
Harry Hilliard
Hocking Valley Railway
Hilliard
Taft campaign to hold Saturday senate caucus
Charles P. Taft supporters announce a joint Republican caucus of house and senate members on Saturday to decide on senate organization and push for a coordinated caucus of the full senatorial delegation. The plan aims to shape the Taft candidacy and party alignment.
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Charles P. Taft
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Senate
Liquor Dealers Seek Receiver Over Losses in Prohibition Wave
In Cincinnati on December 29 the Askhouse Brothers wholesale liquor business sought a receiver. Elmer Eckhouse filed the request and Attorney Benton Oppenheimer was named receiver due to continued losses from the era of prohibition.
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Askhouse Brothers
Elmer M_ Eckhouse
Benton Oppenheimer
Juror Sentenced to Workhouse for False Acquittal
Toledo reports juror J W Niles received ten days in the workhouse after being found to have confessed the defendant G E J W Rousch's guilt while on the jury but refused to vote for acquittal. Judge Austin imposed the sentence.
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J W Niles
Austin
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Niles
Lima Fire Threatens City Business District
Lima on December 24 faced a citywide blaze that began in the A. Davis livery stable and spread rapidly, consuming ten dwellings and several business blocks with three horses cremated. Estimated loss reaches 150,000 dollars.
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A. Davis Livery
Hen Thief Goes to Pen in Ohio Burglary Case
In Columbus on December 29 Fred Hartman jailed for one year in the penitentiary for burglary and larceny after stealing a chicken during a hunting party. Allen Spain from Butler county received eight years for horse theft.
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Fred Hartman
Allen Spain
Butler County
Pastor Stricken Blind in Springfield Sermon
Rev Wh bur I. Davis collapsed while delivering a sermon at High Street Methodist Church in Springfield. Doctors report a bursting blood vessel as the cause and say chances of recovery are remote.
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Whbur I. Davis
High Street
Fire rescue saves family as neighbors aid blaze
East Liverpool reports neighbors discovered the flames and saved Mrs Michael Peterson and her two children from a fire that nearly destroyed the Peterson home. In Columbus, Ohio, President Thompson of Ohio State University underwent gallstone surgery at Grant Hospital after illness since his father in law's funeral in Cleveland.
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Melezhbors
Michael Peterson
Witchael Peterson
Peterson
Thompson Columbus
O. Pee
L Woo Thompson
Ohio State University
Grant Hospital
Cleveland
Harmon Names Secretary in Cincinnati Appointment
Governor elect Hanon announced George Slang of Troy as secretary to the governor and Jon Devanney of Cincinnati as executive clerk.
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Robbers torture farmer to force safe opening in Toledo
In Toledo on December 26 two masked robbers burned the feet of H. A Shadow of Curtice near his farmhouse with lighted matches. They compelled him to open a safe and hand over $150.
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Curtice
Thieves Blow Safe In Hatville Door Works Theft
Thieves blew a gate at the F and Schumacher door works in Hatville and escaped with valuables. Police report unclear damage but investigation is underway in Denton County on December 24.
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Schumacher Deven Door Works
Hatville
Major Smith BURIED Funeral of Journalist in Sleepy Hollow
Funeral rites for Orlando Jay Smith president of the American Press Association were held at his Dobbs Ferry home with simple ceremonies. Officials and employees of the association and members of the Lou Legion attended, as floral tributes surrounded the casket.
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American Press Association
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Lou Legion
Temperance Wins Expand Across Ohio Counties
Ohio voters in 62 counties banished saloons under local option law while nine counties kept them. Wayne B Wheeler reports 55 percent of territory and 60 percent of population dry, with crime down 50 to 75 percent. He says elections signal legislative push for more temperance laws.
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Rose County
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Defiance
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Huron
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Mercer
Richland
Seneca
Shelby
Wayne B Wheeler
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Expulsions of Hebrews in Finland Prompt Emigration Orders
In Helsinki Finland on December 28 authorities ordered thirty Hebrew families to emigrate immediately amid periodic expulsions. The senate, citing a narrow law interpretation, asserts power to grant six month residence licenses renewable at its discretion.
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Druggists Profit Flagged Under Dry Law Tide
Columbus December 29 State Food Commissioner Dunlap says he is seeking help to suppress bootleggers in multiple dry counties under the Rose county Incal option law. He notes even in a 4000 population town all 10 drug stores engage in flourishing business and many counties report Rose law violations with prosecutions anticipated.
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O Dee
Dunlap
Mystery of Arkansas disappearance solved in Hot Springs
Dec 24 report: beds of Mrs N J Horn found solve a decade old case. William Shue confirms his brother Hard Shumpfield killed her and aided in concealing the body. Both men are dead now.
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Young Hazel Guilty in First Degree Case Verdict
Toledo December verdict finds 7 year old Harvey Ha ot guilty in second degree after 12 hours deliberation. case involved kiting of his mother and maps to life imprisonment. Separately Sidney NSW boxing notes report Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns to claim world light heavyweight title after police stop fight in 14th round.
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President Rocha? Roosevelt Considers Action on Labor Leaders
White House says President Roosevelt has not decided on action after Judge Wright jailed AFL leaders Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison for 12 9 and 6 months for publishing a boycott notice against Bucks Range and Stove Co Labor unions urge clemency and warn against curbing press and free speech.
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Confession Ties Murder to Hidden Well Find
Cadiz Ohio December 29 J H Newman farmer vanished years ago after which murder suspicions grew A Harrison county farmer dying confessed with a deceased negro to rob and kill Newman and throw the body in a well The well is being opened If the body is found the confessing man now recovering will be arrested
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Mixed Markets Across Cities Report Higher Livestock Prices
Western and eastern markets show steady gains in cattle hogs and sheep with prime dry fed cattle selling around $5.60 in Cleveland and hogs near $6 in several zones. Pittsburgh and Boston listings mark varied beef and lamb rates, while Boston notes washed and unwashed wool prices and assorted fiber grades.
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Nonpartisan Columbus Inauguration Promises Grand Welcome
Columbus prepares for the inauguration of Judson Harmon as Ohio governor on January 11 with a nonpartisan committee, a large parade, and a grand ball. Lt. Gov. Francis W. Treadway also to be inaugurated as part of a statewide, celebratory program attracting 100 000 visitors and extensive rail accommodations.
Ohio Railways Offer 1½ Fare for Inauguration Trip
Railroads across Ohio announce a one and one half fare round trip for travelers to Columbus for Governor Harmon inauguration on January 11. Special trains and extensive preparations will help accommodate hundreds of thousands of visitors arriving for the grand street pageant and festival.
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Political clubs to hold open houses at Harmon's inauguration
At Judson Harmon’s Ohio governor inauguration in Columbus on January 11 Democratic and Republican clubs plan open houses. The Franklin County Democratic club will host at the Great Southern hotel with press smoker. Republican groups will also host delegations. Buckeye and county clubs welcome visitors as 100,000 guests are expected.
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