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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
8
Damaged Ruysesville Alabama business district fire causes about 40000 in loss. Reports of attacks and deaths include J W Draper and F B Garret near Pittsburg. A fireman George Hall dies and six injured. Numerous incidents across states mention robberies, counterfeits, riots, and accidents with multiple fatalities and injuries.
Columbus Ohio February 27 the Rose county option bill clears the house 79 to 36 after two hours of debate It previously passed the senate 24 to 13 and becomes law when signed by the governor or after ten days if not vetoed Elections may be held in any county to vote on banning saloons upon 25 percent petition A majority vote decides county policy but a wet county preserves dry townships and residence districts Three year election cycle strict enforcement penalties Sept 1 1908 effective date also the House passed a separate bill giving the state railroad commission power to set joint rates and adjust railroad damage claims after 90 days formal complaint endorsed by the Ohio Shippers association now to the senate
Jesse Taylor of Jamestown was nominated for congress by both Taft and Foraker rival conventions in the Sixth Ohio district. He rode a special train to attend both meetings in Loveland and Xenia to avoid losing support. The event drew 800 Foraker delegates, with Marcus Shoup and R. L. Gilchrist chosen as national convention delegates. Loveland favored Taft with Brown and Hildebrand named as Taft delegates.
Chicago report says Chief George M. Shippy killed Lazarus Averbuch after being attacked in his residence. Averbuch stabbed Shippy’s arm, wounded Harry Shippy, and injured James Foley, the driver. the younger Shippy survives, Foley and the elder police chief not gravely harmed.
Market notes list cattle steers cows and bulls by East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Boston Cincinnati New York and Toledo with price ranges for butcher stock feeders calves and milking cattle. Also mixed sheep hogs lambs and wool prices across regions.
The Ohio House defeated a bill to ban cigarette sales after lengthy debate. The Senate passed the Metzger employers liability bill and Reynolds child labor bill. The House refused to rescind Espy probe resolution. The Gayman joint resolution seeks to empower taxing classifications of property, awaiting signature for effectiveness.
Secretary Cortelyou backs a site at a total appropriation of 3,075,000 for a five story steel frame bureau of engraving and printing complex with a large light court and an annex housing a power plant and stables.
Lancaster Ohio February 29 189? Mrs Joseph C Spires 35 killed three of her children fatally wounded a fourth then killed herself in a gruesome farm tragedy near Basil Fairfield county One child drowned in a well others shot and throats cut Poison preceded the double murder suicide, with the mother reportedly mad or mentally unbalanced Dead: Mrs J C Spires Luella Spires Catherine Spires Jesse Spires Fatally wounded: Alva Spires
Stark county Democratic committee orders a delegate primary. Stark hosts two gubernatorial hopefuls Atlee Pomerene and John C. Welty. Portage backs Welty. Butler county endorses Bryan for president and James E. Campbell for Senate. Allen county supporters back Mayor Tom Johnson allied with Pomerene.
The Nineteenth Ohio Democratic convention named S S A Robinson of Summit for congress and RE E France and AC Holloway of Summit as delegates to the national convention. WJ Bryan was endorsed for president and John C Welty for governor. A rump convention with anti Garber sentiment nominated Charles Filius of Warren for congress with J H Flaherty of Niles and E F Reindehl of Chardon as Denver delegates.
J M Hughson formerly secretary treasurer and general manager of the Piqua Flour company is under arrest for embezzling $36000. He says he disclosed a shortage and repaid $7500 in stock and cash with a receipt, and he was released on bond.
Cincinnati Ohio March 2 Charles Blackburn a farmer fought to save his home as 50 neighbors and firefighters battled a fire in the northern Hamilton county residence. Mrs Blackburn and their 2 year old son perished in the flames while the body parts were found in an upstairs room after the fire was put out.
In Columbus on March 6 Governor Hanna sent to the senate the nominations of Lee J Evans of Brown county to the board of trustees for the institution for the deaf replacing George R B Tyler who failed confirmation and George F Scott of Jefferson to the board of control of the Ohio experiment station. Lee L C Lawlin also failed confirmation. The appointments were referred to committees.
Ernst Eugene Meier chief clerk at the German consulate in Cincinnati killed himself at his home after being discharged for inattention to duty. He had held the post for 22 years and reportedly felt ashamed and despondent over losing his position. The consulate confirmed the discharge and the circumstances of the death.
Robert Johns a Black man shot and fatally wounded his wife and seriously wounded her brother in law James Cole and his wife who came to her aid. Johns had separated from his wife and went to her home to reconcile. A quarrel led to the shooting. Johns was arrested.
Buck creek floods Springfield Ohio with the lowlands inundated and over 50 houses partially underwater. The stream continues to rise though officials say the crest may be reached. The Detroit Toledo & Ironton Railway cannot operate trains north of the city due to high water.
Mrs Bertha Bowen Holdren 21 a bride five weeks, drank carbolic acid after longing to see her father and brother in Mari etta. She went upstairs to dress to accompany her husband downtown but instead swallowed the poison and was found dead in bed.
Columbus Ohio February 28 consideration of the Bronson primary election bill dominated the house session. Amendments from Wertz Wayne Democratic floor leader trimmed petitions for central committeemen eliminating 2 percent county or 25 signer thresholds. The bill passed 90 to 12 with one Republican and 11 Democrats voting no. The Huffman bill also passed but is stalled in committee. Bronson moves to the senate.
In Columbus on February 29 the House approved the Spicer bill to repeal the Longworth law after reconsidering a vote on Gayman taxation. The bill’s passage follows a bitter fight and with it the near certainty of some form of initiative and referendum, though many lawmakers fear Senate passage could end the practice at the polls next fall.
Congress man BE L Taylor Jr to be toast master at a Buckeye Republican club dollar banquet in Columbus Ohio on March 2. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth will be honored with impromptu toasts from Longworth and others and a reception committee of 100 couples will greet guests. The president's daughter may speak briefly.
Robbers stole 295000 pesos from the Banco de Minero in Chihuahua Mexico on March 2. Notes taken include 1000 100 50 and 20 peso bills. Ambassa dor Creel’s bank offers a liberal reward for capture. US immigration authorities asked to watch for suspicious people and missing denominations.
Governor Harris grants absolute pardon to Jonah Lonsway, life prisoner from Hamilton County who was convicted in 1901 for second degree murder of fellow employee Riley In the United States Printing Company establishment. Lonsway had claimed blame for reporting him for incompetency.
A good room house with new barn near the Catholic Church on an east front porch is very cheap. A good one room house on Clay street is cheap. A good 120 acre farm four miles from Carey on the pike has a large frame house and fixtures. A choice 87 acre farm near Carey features a large brick house and a large red barn. All are described as bargains and ready for immediate purchase.
A canine trainer at a club meeting calls dog training an art and notes the difficulty behind simple performances. An anecdote parallels a man posing for a portrait who wants a pleasant expression but complains to finish quickly as it hurts his face.
A Kobe newspaper item details a Japanese woman of fashion spending about 918 dollars for a season. Clothing under the kimono costs 18.80, the kimono 25, obi 25, tying paraphernalia 17.50, foot gear 9, gems and hair ornament 245, shawl 7.50, diamond clasp 150, handkerchiefs 0.25 each, and a gold watch 150. It notes a middle class annual wardrobe around 150 dollars.
A Wyoming Tribune inquiry laments the old fashioned boy’s vanished duties. The piece contrasts the past with today noting a boy idle at chores and a lazy son funded to buy rolled up trousers and cigarettes.
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