Bundy Nomination Stirs Debate Over Annapolis Admission
Richard C. Bundy the Cincinnati colored boy nominated for an Annapolis cadet post by Congressman W B Shattuc has sparked a nationwide stir. Shattuc pledges to support his entry despite color amid long standing unwritten limits at Annapolis. Bundy a Woodward High School graduate faces exams May 15 or September makeups and plans to prove his fitness through tests and medical checks while awaiting commission news.
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Richard C. Bundy
Cincinnati
Annapolis Naval Academy
W. B. Shattuc
Annapolis
Congressman Shattuc
Bundy
Washington
Fogarty Named Alternative to Bundy for Naval Academy
General Shattuc selected William Bailey Fogarty as the alternate to Richard C. Bundy for admission to the Naval Academy from Ohio's First Congressional District. The choice was communicated in Washington and reported by the Commercial Tribune. Fogarty is the eldest son of James Fogarty, a noted wholesale merchant.
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William Bailey Fogarty
Bundy
Nate To Bundy
Richard C. Bundy
General Shattuc
Naval Academy
Ohio
Washington
Commercial Tribune
William Bailey Fogarty A Bright School Leader
William Bailey Fogarty 16, a Wal nut Hills High School sophomore, leads his class and excels in mathematics with an average of 44 percent. He plans to take September’s competitive exam after reviewing two years of material and hopes to outperform peers, crediting his strong school record and Y M C A Juniors success.
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James Fogarty
William Bailey
Howard
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Bailey Fogarty
Bundy
Shattuc defends Bundy cadet appointment at Naval Academy
Washington letter from W B Shattuc explains a March 27 competitive exam in Madisonville for the First Ohio District vacancy. Bundy led the results and Shattuc vows fair treatment if he passes, denying color-based exclusion and promising Congress a probe if mistreatment occurs.
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Academy
Bundy
Congress
W. B. Shattuc
Cadets at Annapolis Threaten Resignation Over Bundy Cadet
A relief dispatch reports Annapolis cadets furious over Congress man Shattuc's plan to appoint Bundy, a colored boy, as a naval academy cadet. They vow to draw the color line and resign en masse if the appointment proceeds. the cadets telegraphed the decision to Washington.
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Commercial Bane
New York
Annapolis
W. B. Shattuc
Cincinnati
Bundy
Naval School
Washington
Naval cadets brace for Bundy appointment exam
No threats of resigning against the colored candidate named by Representative Shattuck are Credited. Bundy faces a rigorous April 15 examination by a board of officers after selection through competitive trials. Three previous colored cadets failed their exams. A strict physical exam will also be administered to all applicants.
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Commercial Tribune
Annapolis
Shattuck
Cincinnati
Bundy
Academy
Rescued From Death In Portsmouth Train Incident
In Portsmouth Ohio on April 14 Professor Paul Williams a noted school teacher fell between moving train cars. Officer L W Huddleson pulled him clear and only his boot heel was crushed by a wheel.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Paul Williams
L. W. Huddleson
Ohioan to Be Tried in Oklahoma for Pension Frauds
Special Dispatch reports 73 year old Alexander Young, formerly of Locust Grove Ohio, arrested in Perry Oklahoma and to be tried on charges of pension frauds.
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Oklahoma
Commercial Tribune
Perry
O. T
Alexander Young
Locust Grove
No End In Sight Reporters Jailed In Kentucky Bribery Probe
Frankfort dispatch reports Senatorial balloting seven rounds with no clear winner as lawmakers battle over a bribery inquiry. Graham Vreeland of the Courier Journal is jailed for contempt, later agrees to testify. Mayor Todd of Louisville may be summoned. witnesses questioned about Noel Gaines and alleged bribery.
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Mayor Todd
Louisville
Graham Vreeland
Louisville Courier-Journal
Vreeland
Cantrell
Gold Democrats Back Martin as Republicans Stalemate
In Frankfort on April 14, gold Democrats will vote for Henry L. Martin on tomorrow's ballots. They then plan to break a quorum until Hunter is the Republican nominee. Martin’s chances of election are said to be brighter, despite Blackburn’s opposition. Blackburn may push for a new caucus but resists allowing gold Democrats to dictate his successor.
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House
Hunter
Blackburn
Martin
Boyle
Stone
J. C. Speight
Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Henry L. Martin
Gold Democrats
Petition drives calls for resignation of Lawson County legislator
In Lawrenceburg Kentucky petitions circulated to Hon J T Stout asking him to resign from the General Assembly for voting with the Republican caucus nominee Dr Hunter after being elected as a Democrat. About five hundred signatures are on the paper.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
J. T. Stout
General Assembly
Republican Caucus
Dr. Hunter
German American Loan and Building Co Chartered in Ohio
The German American Loan and Building Company of Cincinnati was incorporated in Columbus on April 14 with 1,000,000 capital. Founders include J. H. Kohmescher Edward Greiwe Jacob Moor mann C. A. Steltenpohl John Griewe and Frank Herschede. Labold Newburgh Co also incorporated in Cincinnati with 1 capital stock by A. B Labold A. Newburgh Alfred Mack Jacob Levy and Charlies Newburgh as wholesale liquor dealers.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
German American Loan and Building Company
Cincinnati
J. H. Kohmescher
Edward Greiwe
Jacob Levy
Charlies Newburgh
Bryan Puts Monticello Purchase Plan On Hold
William J. Bryan, en route west, discusses rumors of buying Monticello. He says he wrote to Jefferson Levy to sell only if the property could be conveyed to the government, Virginia, or a similar preservation body, but Levy wishes to keep ownership and welcomes visitors.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
West
Bryan
Monticello
Jefferson
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson Levy
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Hermitage
Levy
Threaten the Press Over Raider Reporting in Kentucky
An anonymous letter, bearing skull and crossbones and signed from "Back Creek," threats a local newspaper correspondent with violence if he continues reporting on turnpike raiders. Postmark illegible. origin and author unknown.
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Lancaster
Louisville
Cincinnati
Turnpike Raiders
Back Creek
Touching Scene as Mrs Moore Visits Husband in Jail
Mrs C F Moore of Cleveland arrives in Fort Wayne to visit her husband at the jail. Moore has retained Henry Colerick to defend him and faces possible indictment under a new law granting indefinite sentences. Authorities expect a guilty plea with potential for two to fourteen years.
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Commercial Tribune
FT. Wayne
Ind
C. F. Moore
Cleveland
Moore
Henry Colerick
Bachelor Girls Association plans first US pledge club
Miss Emma Ray of Michigan University will organize a bachelor girls club in Ohio and Indiana under the Unique Bachelor Girls Association founded at Edwardsburg Michigan. Members pledge not to marry before 25 and only consider suitors able to provide good homes. The plan draws broad interest as hundreds inquire by letter.
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Commercial Tribune
Laporte
Ind
Emma Ray
Michigan University
Ohio
Indiana
Bachelor Girls’ Association
Edwardsburg
Mich
United States
New Armature Bought For Executions In Ohio Case
The State Board of Pardons will meet tomorrow but no commutation application for Wiley the Cincinnati wife killer has reached the board or the Governor. Wiley faces execution in a week. a new armature from Ft Wayne Electrical Co costs 375 dollars will be installed for the electrocution and stored after the May 13 sentence. The old armature has been overhauled and rewound and will be used only for lighting purses, not for further use in executions.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
State Board of Pardons
Wiley
Cincinnati
Louisville
Warden Coffin
Ft. Wayne Electrical Company
Jeffrey Manufacturing Company
Thirty Four Miners Die in Deep Mine Blast
Johannesburg reports a terrible dynamite explosion at a deep mine results in the death of twenty six miners and eight English workers, totaling thirty four fatalities.
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Johannesburg
Argue Bank Tax Case Faces Court Ruling
A high stakes tax case before the Ohio Supreme Court weighs whether National banks may offset stockholder debts when taxing bank stock. The Wellington First Bank suit challenges whether offsets violate federal statutes by raising the tax rate on bank stock above other capital. The case could affect Ohio banks holding over forty five million dollars in stock and potentially lose substantial tax revenue.
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Commercial Tribune
Ambus. O
Supreme Fort
Ohio
Na‘Bank’ of
Wellington
J.P. Ypman
Lorain County
General Monnett
Guilsot
County Rct
Marion Ohio Chooses Dual Mayors in Historic Move
Samuel Haffy the newly elected Democratic Mayor of Marion has taken the oath but declines to assume duties, allowing the Republican Mayor to run city business for several days. He says he was sworn in but will not interfere until papers are fixed, resulting in two mayors in the city for the first time.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
Samuel_ 4ahaffy
Tragic Murder and Arson at Reynolds Farm Near Sweethill
A family of three Edward Reynolds, wife, and adopted daughter Servilla were killed in an early morning blaze at the El Matthewson place near Sweethill Oakland. Hired man Martin Mowry, described as insane, was found in a barn and later tied to the crime after autopsy revealed musket and bayonet wounds inflicted on Mrs Reynolds.
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Pascoga
R. IL
Edward Reynolds
el Matthewson Place
Sweethill
Oakland
Reynolds
Servilla
Martin
Mowry
Mr. Reynolds
Wilcox
Miss Reynolds
Mrs. Reynolds
Hustlers Come High Washington D. H April 14
A garbled expense report filed with the County Clerk under Garfield law lists George F. Robinson as a re-elected Democrat and itemizes payments to numerous hustlers and suppliers, including cigars and cards, with varied amounts and several unclear names. The document shows broad expenditures attributed to individuals labeled hustler and related entries with dollar figures scattered throughout.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
D. H
George F. Robinson
Dahl-Millikan Company
Ohio State Register Company
Isaac Peterson
Hustler
John Brandon
John Taylor
Smith
Wustier
Chas, Taylor
Milton Marchant
Joseph Cole
Sedupteves Be
Charles Cole
Sibcaheo Ovbe
Joseph Foster
Spenee
Ely Bergman
Wasene Puswees
John Gordon
Thomas Wade
Harve Wade
Edward Edwards
Sam Bealy
Henry Dungan
Backenstoe & Crone
Cigars
P. J. Boylen
John Radcliff
Charles Taylor
Wm. Dun
Wet Goods
Estates Sued for Five Thousand Dollars in Indiana
Prosecuting Attorney Holloman sues the estates of Solomon Runion and Richard Brad deceased for $5,000 each for failing to report property values for taxation. Runion's wealth included over $15,000 found hidden in a tin can after his death. The state plans fifteen similar suits against Runion estate with separate offenses each.
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Commercial Tribune
Lebanon
Ind
Holloman
Solomon Bunion
Richard Brad
Brand
Runion
Pre Or
Centennial Commission Appointments For Tennessee Exhibit
Governor Atkinson named N. E. Whitaker of Wheeling General R. B. Northcott of Clarksburg and Colonel J. E. Dana of Charleston to the Tennessee Centennial Commission. West Virginia will stage a large industrial display funded by a $25 000 appropriation.
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Commercial Tribune
Charleston
W. Va
Atkinson
N. E.whitaker
Wheeling
R. 8. Northcott
Clarksburg
J. E. Dana
Tennessee Centennial Commission
Dying Men Paid Premiums In Vast Insurance Swindle
Pittsburgh April 14. C Linford Woods jailed charges a massive life insurance scheme involving four policies valued at 200000 in Farrow's name and others from Mutual Reserve and Provident Mutual. Doctors named on blanks deny involvement. Woods pressed victims to die while using sensational notes on blanks. Farrow, a West Point instructor, faces a warrant as investigators pursue the case.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
C. Linford Woods
E. 8. Farrow
West Point
Woods
Farrow
Mutual Reserve Association of New York
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. D. Milligan
J. P. McCord
Rickenpaugh
W. N. Beach
Allegheny
Wee Pe Braddock
Milligan
McCord
Fire Across Kansas City Strikes Central Business District
Seven fires raged in Kansas City’s business core from 9 pm to 1 am with most started by arsonists. The Scarritt block on Walnut near Ninth was destroyed, causing about 60 000 dollars in losses and sparking further damage to adjacent properties including Campbell Eaton Crockery Co. A planing mill at Fourteenth and Main burned later, with substantial machinery and lumber losses. Police consider firebugs responsible, noting similar incidents two weeks earlier.
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Kansas City
Twelfth
Walnut Streets
Twelfth Street
Grand Avenue
Fifth and Delaware
Armour Building
Loose Brother
Second and
Main Street
Hill’s
East Bottoms
G. W. Lovejoy
Fourteenth
Main Streets
Apples scam targets Columbus couple in April incident
Mrs. D L Sleeper reports two men arrived at 203 West Tenth Avenue in Columbus on April 14 and sold apples. One man took a US dollar to change, then returned to his partner and fled after jumping onto the vehicle.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, .C
D. L. Sleeper
Speaker Sleeper
West Tenth Avenue
Oregon Grounding Off Bremerton Dock After Tide Incident
Commandant Whiting reports the Oregon grounded briefly off the Bremerton naval dock but likely sustained only slight damage. The ship rested on the bottom while waiting for a high tide and entered the dock without mishap for cleaning, measurements, and bilge keel planking tests. If inspections reveal no serious damage, a court of inquiry seems unlikely.
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Washington
Whitling
Naval Station
Bremerton
Wash
Secretary of the Navy
Oregon
Newary
Whiting
Baptist Case Opened in Split Mount Tabor Dispute
In Lebanon Indiana on April 14 the Mount Tabor Baptist Church case opened in Boone Circuit Court. The trial centers on doctrinal questions long disputed by regular Baptist churches nationwide and stems from an attempt by the Means faction to influence church governance.
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Commercial Tribune
Lebanon
Ind
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Boone Circuit Court
Means
Church Property Fight Reaches Court Over Sunday School Plan
A Baptist church property dispute escalated into a court battle after a faction opposed to introducing a Sunday school clashed with supporters. The trial opened with A C Harris for the plaintiff alleging deprivation of property and a hand-to-hand tactics claim. Judge Terhune defended the Means faction while local ministers lead the defense team with Elder Pence at the helm. Testimony set to begin tomorrow.
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Supreme Court
A. C. Harris
Indianapolis
Terhune
Means
The
Baptist Church
W. T. Pence
Topeka
Kas
D. T. Poynter
C. M. Reed
John Thompson
D. H. Gable
David Bartley
E. W. Thomas
Body of a boy found in nets near Independence Dam
Three fishermen John Kunesh Edward Kunesh and Frank Gaylord found a dead boy in their nets near Independence dam in Defiance Ohio. Coroner M C Coy suspects the child may have been murdered.
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Commercial Tribune
Defiance
John
Edward Kunesh
Frank Gaylord
Independence Dam
M. C. Coy
Thomas Pleads Guilty in Olomargarine Case at Soldiers' Home
Dayton April 14 Colonel J. B. Thomas governor of the Soldiers' Home pleaded guilty in Magistrate Thomson's court to using oleomargarine without proper law compliance and selling it. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and will be held on habeas corpus until paid. The case tests whether state tribunals can govern institutions under federal control.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
J. B. Thomas
Thomson
Harmon
Cincinnati
J. C. Patterson
J. A. McMahon
Thomas
Bound on Burning Ties Near Kane Train Yard
A Philadelphia and Erie Railroad train near Johnsonburg stopped after finding a man bound and dumped on burning ties. A brakeman rescued him as the assailants reportedly fled, leaving the victim to burn in the pile.
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Kane
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Johnsonburg
Wavering Policy Toward Greece Draws Scorn and War Talk
A Times dispatch from Athens reports Turkey warning Greece that further irregular raids will be deemed an act of war. Commentary across papers suggests European powers falter in deterring Greece as Russia and Germany may push a Turkish invasion, while Cretan resolve to unite with Greece remains strong.
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London
Evening News
Athens
Turkey
Greece
The
Times
Constantinople
Pyrte
Europe
Vienna
Standard
Epirus
Macedonia
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Cretans Demand Union With Greece Amid Crete Talks
A report from New York notes the Russian Consul met insurgent leaders in Retimo led by Sa pauniakis who insist on absolute union with Greece. They reject DeMeric’s plan for islandwide delegates to meet Admirals, while Colonel Vassos remains on Crete. Gennadius complains of looting by unknown assailants. an inquiry says Greeks caused the entry three weeks earlier.
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New York
Anea
Retimo
Sapauniakis
Athens
Greece
DeMeric
Vassos
Europe
Crete
Gennadius
Calepa
King George Not Hopeful over Crete Action
Athens dispatch reports King George speaking with clear duty and limited hope about Crete. He notes Greece’s small power status limits actions that would satisfy the great powers, while suggesting destiny or heaven may guide outcomes.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Athens
Henry Norman
George
Greece
Crete
Greek Premier seeks 23 million drachm wartime budget
Athens April 14 Premier Delyannis urged rapid passage of a bill to grant 23,000,000 drachms for the War and Marine ministries. He noted the powers defend Turkish integrity but have not settled Greece’s proposals, urged Crete’s self rule, and said Greece must equip an army to meet a frontier crisis.
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Athens
M. Delyannis
Turkey
Greece
Iyannis
Turkish Troops Press Front at Grenvena
Turkish forces concentrate at Grenvena with insurgents having limited chance to advance. Seyfoullah Bey, sent from Edhem Pasha to Krania, surveys the area amid Greek officers near Krania and the border as tensions rise.
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Grenvena
Seyfoullah Bey
Edhem Pasha
Krania
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