Ohio Republicans brace for free-for-all state convention
In Columbus on July 21 the Republican state convention looms as a free-for-all with no clear slate. Judge Orin Britt Brown of Dayton is optimistic about securing the nomination, backed by Theodore Burton and George B. Cox. Mooney dampens talk of a governor bid while Burton confirms support for Brown and Kinkade stays noncommittal.
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George B. Cox
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Mooney
Kinkade
Commercial Tribune
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Cleveland
Granville W. Mooney
House of Representatives
M. A. Karshner
Franklin County
Garfield
Ohio
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Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
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Judge Brown
Cox
Cincinnati
Carmi A. Thompson
Warren G. Harding
Thompson
Harding
Move to nominate Mooney rattles Ohio governor race
Dispatches from Columbus report talk of Granville W. Mooney as a possible Republican governor candidate in Ohio. Garfield supporters worry northern votes split while Sullivan and Brown backers seek leverage in Cleveland conventions and private talks.
Toledo Judge Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy
Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade declared he has never been and is not a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. He refused to discuss why he visited Taft and Roosevelt, saying no convention anticipates an offer. Local politicians continue courting the jurist, who may reconsider if nominated.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Reynolds R. Kinkade
Taft
Roosevelt
Prominent Banker Harper's Debt Echoes in Speculation Tale
A New York case notes a $7,000 judgment against E L Harper, linked to a 1906 circuit court verdict of $5,280,000 against him over Fidelity Bank losses. The piece recalls Harper's 10 year penitentiary term and long bankruptcy battle, ending with no payment on the judgment.
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W. H. Stanage
Bagatelle
Harper and Fidelity Bank
Commercial Tribune
New York
Wall Street
God of Chance
United States Circuit Court
E. L. Harper
New York City
W. H. Stanage & Co
Cincinnati
B. L. Harper
Edward L. Harper
Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati
Harper
Ohio
George C. Rankin
Fidelity Bank
Coxe
Bullman Named Receiver for Marietta Telephone Company
Basil L. Ballman of Marietta Ohio was appointed receiver of the Marietta Telephone Company by Federal Judge Bater in Columbus. The action ends the company’s financial dispute and places Ballman in charge of its assets and operations.
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Marietta Telephone
Columbus
Associated Press
Basil L. Ballman
Marietta, O
Marietta Telephone Company
Bater
Death of Ira Rawn Spurs Railroad Scandal Theories
Chicago July 21 The death of Ira G Rawn president of the Monon railroad at Winnetka is under inquiry with Chicago police noting a possible death by self defense. Investigators find a second bullet in ashes and consider accidental shooting as a theory while civil probes into railroad losses continue.
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Cassociated Press Dispatch
Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Monon Railroad
Winnetka
Rawn
Walter L. Fisher
F. Hately
Eleven Dead in Fort Monroe Gun Explosion During Target Practice
At Fort Monroe Virginia July 21 eleven coast artillery soldiers died when a breech block blew out in Battery De Russy during target practice. A board of inquiry investigates the premature discharge and officials say eight were killed instantly with several more wounded. Captain James Prentice and Lieutenant George Hawes led rescue efforts. Lieutenant Van Deusen urged others to save the wounded before his own injury.
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George L. van Deusen
O. T. Rainey
Ellsworth Hoffman
Charles E. Parks
William C. Sulzberger
Battery de Russy
James Prentice
George P. Hawes, Jr
Hawes
Prentice
van Deusen
Humphreys
Brinkley
C. P. Townsley
Army
Crozier
Carter
Murray
Coast Artillery
Bixby
Hampton Roads
Dolly Dimples to Test Pow- Across the Rhine This Afternoon
The note describes Dolly Dimples planning a test of her feat this afternoon between 2 and 5 across the Rhine and into Alms and Doepke's Department Store to make a purchase. It asks if she can repeat yesterday's success.
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Rhine
Dolly Dimples Described With Physical Traits
The passage lists Dolly Dimples with light brown hair blue eyes and very white even teeth. It notes a 130 pound weight olive complexion a regular Cupid's bow mouth No 10 shoe size and a 542 glove. Identification pointers are to be provided daily.
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Dolly Dimples
Loss of Four Million On Flour To Be Probed
London reports show Washburn Flour Mills directors passing their annual accounts after a stormy session. Chairman Glynn cited an appalling $4,000,000 loss due to gross disobedience and irregular methods and said restitution must be considered. MP John MacDonald Henderson offered to fund probe. director Cloutte called it a major modern scandal.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Washburn Flour Mills Company, Limited
R. H. Glynn
John MacDonald Henderson
House of Commons
Cloutte
Hutchinson Couple Drown When Skiff Capsizes in Corpus Christi Bay
M Smith and wife of Hutchinson Kansas were drowned when their skiff capsized in Corpus Christi bay. Sailor Oscar Lawson narrowly escaped death while attempting to save Mrs Smith. The group was en route to a sailboat when heavy seas overturned the craft. Smith sank immediately while Lawson held Mrs Smith until rescue and died shortly after.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Associated Press
M. Smith
Hutchinson
Kan
Corpus Christi Bay
Oscar Lawson
Murderer Sentenced In West Virginia Second Degree Murder
Robert Fulcher was convicted of second degree murder for the alleged killing of Joseph Berear in Welch West Virginia and sentenced to seventeen years in the penitentiary.
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W.va
Huntington
W. Va
Associated Press
Robert Fulcher
Welch
Joseph Berear
Freebooter’s log and bold shoplifter tale unfolds
A first person confession details a disguise and a planned purchase at Alms & Doepke with an offer of a $0 merchandise order for any shopper who has a valid sales ticket. The narrator visits Mabley & Carew's store, dodges crowds, and describes hunting for hair nets and ribbon bargains before leaving a note about a continuation on page five.
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Alms & Doepke
Alms& Doepke
Mabley & *Carew’s
Fifth -and- Vine
Fifth Street
Forest fires spread from Ontario to Wisconsin in disaster
Forest fires raged across Ontario and Wisconsin on July 21 as towns fled, telegraph lines failed, and several communities faced destruction. Kenora was asked to help by lake steamer. in Wisconsin Heinemann and nearby villages faced evacuation while Huntington forest reserve suffered a $500,000 loss.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Rainey ‘River
Ont
Kenora
Huntington
Kelly
Aniwa
Missing Banker May Be Victim of Hot Wave
William C. Duncan president of the Greenwich bank says Walter Hall paying teller at Herald Square branch has been missing since July 3. He notes no police alert yet as Hall may be overheated and will reappear. hospitals are monitoring.
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New York
Associated Press
William C. Duncan
Greenwich Bank
Walter Hall
Herald Square
Duncan
Hall
Fighting in Liberia Breaks Out Again
The Associated Press reports severe fighting among Liberian tribes near Cape Thomas with Liberian troops defeated while attempting to quell the uprising. Commander John F. Luby of the cruiser Des Moines, en route to the Canary Islands, reported four cases of black water fever aboard.
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Associated Press
Liberia
Cape Thomas
John F. Luby
Des Moines
Monrovia
Canary Islands
Navy Department
Luby
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