Weaver warns reformers amid political crackling in Philadelphia
Mayor Weaver denounces a letter by twenty one businessmen urging Republican reform and warns against politicizing municipal renewal. He says the fight for honest government must precede any party considerations and vows action against those linked to city frauds. The health bureau purge and police purge actions are noted as part of the drive.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Weaver
Miles
Republican City Committee
Republican Party
Bureau of Health
George W. Sunderland
Department of Public Health and Charities
Republican Organization
Elihu Root
Health Bureau
Potter
Department of Public Safety
Illinois town burned in massive Johnson City blaze
Fire destroyed forty buildings in Johnson City, six miles from Marion, igniting June 17 and burning the business district including First National Bank Elles Bros department store Duncan Baker hardwire and Herrin Stotlar Lumber. Marion and Herrin fire units aided efforts. Loss estimated at $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Marion
Wee
First National Bank
Elles Bros
Duncan & Baker
Hardwire
Herrin- Stotlar
Herrin
Lo&g
National Woodmen Camp Clerks Convenes in Milwaukee
More than six delegates attended the fourth annual National Convention of local Camp Clerks Association of Modern Woodmen of America in Milwaukee on June 17. The opening session featured welcome addresses and officer reports, with a key topic being the ban on men connected with the liquor trade. Officers were elected: President F. H. Norling, Secretary W. T. Copeland, and Treasurer C. H. T. Riepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Wis
Menemle
Association of Modern Woodmen of America
F. H. Norling
Kansas City
W. T. Copeland
Lima, O
C. H. T. Riepen
Omaha
Two Men Die in Abandoned Harwick House
Frederick Fagon and Gustave Spuszher were found dead today in an abandoned Harwick, Pennsylvania house near Pittsburg. Officials believe they were killed during a severe electrical incident last night.
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Specie
Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Frederick Fagon
Gustave Spuszher
Harwick
Strikers Skip Shea as Talks Resume on Chicago Strike
Negotiations to end the Chicago teamsters strike restart with a Monday conference between strikers and J W Farwell Jr the employer representative. Shea and the old strike committee are excluded from the meeting and Forceful clashes erupt as deputies guard nonunion drivers leaving one dead and several wounded.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Teamsters
J. W. Farwell, Jr
L. B. Beebe
Farwell
Teamsters’ Committee
Shea
A J Conroy Sparks Win With Two Home Runs
The Queen City Furniture Club outing ended with the Retailers defeated 16 to 3 by the Retaffers at Laughery Club grounds. A J Conroy of Cincinnati Associated Organizations starred on the mound and blasted two home runs, delivering sensational plays amid a 100 strong picnic crowd and an outdoor banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughery Club
A. J. Conroy
Cincinnati Associated Organizations
W. Heron
C. W. Marks
C. W. Golde
Laughery Grove
Appeal Sought by Panel on White Corruption Charges
Charleston W Va June 17 The Legislative Committee appointed to probe charges of corruption in the White case met to consider appealing the Parkersburg habeas corpus ruling. They discussed appealing to the U S Supreme Court but reached no agreement.
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Commercial Tribune
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
White
Caldwell
United States Supreme Court
Dayton
Parkersburg
Ohio Incorporations Filed With Secretary of State
Articles of incorporation filed include The Snow Drop Pleasure Club in Cincinnati with founders H. E. Wachsmann Jr and others. The Toledo Plate and Window Glass Company in Toledo with $100,000 capital by H. L. Thompson and associates. The McCaskey Improved Dipper Tooth Company in Hubbard with $10,000 by I. N. Phillips and partners. The Democrat Company in Springfield increases capital from $10,000 to $20,000. The Wapakoneta Publishing Company in Wapakoneta with $8,000 by Forest Tipton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Snow Drop Pleasure Club
Cincinnati
H. E. Wachsmann, Jr
William Beck
Harry Eberhart
Louis Flaig, Jr
Edward Schneider
Charles Fiedler
Toledo Plate and Window Glass Company
Toledo
H. L. Thompson
W. W. Knight
G. L. Heaton
Rathbun
Forest Tipton
O. P. Blue
E. B. Hathaway
George BE
Crane
Bruce Campbell
Obituary notices for Samuel Davis and State Senator L D Hicks
Samuel Davis American instructor of the Panama police died in Panama his death deplored as police improved under his instruction Davis formerly was a Detective Sergeant of the New York City police. State Senator L D Hicks 77 of Marshall Missouri died last night at his daughter home in Lamar Hicks was an original supporter of Major William Warner for US Senator during the recent deadlock in the Legislature His vote in the Senate helped kill the breeders law and prohibited race betting in Missouri which the prohibition went into effect to q
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Samuel Davis
Panama
Davis
New York City
L. D. Hicks
Marshall
Lamar
Missouri
Rev William J Dawson calls for new church methods in America
The London religious worker, Rev. William J. Dawson, says old church methods fail to draw masses as many pews sit empty. He cites sessions in Plymouth Church and New York churches, urging ministers to speak to hearts, drop barren essays, and compete with magazines and papers.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
William J. Dawson
London
Highbury Quadrant Congregational Church
America
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
New Ki
Tulning
Dr. Dawson
Withdrawal of Lima Man Opens Path for Thomas in Ohio Race
The withdrawal of Walter B. Ritchie of Lima clears the way for W. S. Thomas of Springfield to seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Ohio’s Fourth District. Thomas gains momentum as Pattison supporters clash with Garber’s backers, while Ritchie denies candidacy. Delegates appear favorable to Thomas with possible ballots ahead. Local contests in Hamilton County and anti Bernard moves shape the convention dynamics.
Death of General Arthur L. Wagner in Asheville
General Arthur L. Wagner U S A died in Asheville on June 17 from tuberculosis contracted in the Philippines. He was adjutant general grade and had just been advanced from colonel. Survived by widow four daughters and one son. Burial with military honors planned in Washington. Born in Illinois 1853 and West Point graduate. Served in Spanish American War and in the Philippines.
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Commercial Tribune
Asheville
N. C
Arthur L. Wagner
Washington
Philippines
Wagner
Illinois
West Point Military Academy
Cuba
Adjutant General's Department
Peruna praised by women cured of long illness
Mrs Fannie Henderson of Seattle describes nineteen months of suffering from female health troubles and recovery after using Peruna. A second testimonial from Richmond, Virginia, claims complete relief from painful menstruation after three months, with gratitude to Dr Hartman and Peruna. Free medical advice offered from Columbus Ohio.
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Fannie Henderson
First Avenue
Seattle
Wash
Grand Worthy
Templar
Peruna
Hartman
A. L. Orriss
Franklin Street
Richmond
S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Northwestern Ohioan backs Pattison for governor in Ohio
Ottawa Ohio June 17 Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune A. P. Sandles a Northwestern Ohio Democratic leader predicts John M Pattison will be the Democratic nominee for governor at the Columbus convention later this month He cites Pattisons rural support and warns that a weak nominee would doom the Democrats in the Thirty third senatorial district unless a strong leader is found for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
A. P. Sandles
Ohio
Democratic State Central Committee
John M. Pattison
Columbus
Sandles
Warren Democrats Nominate Ticket in Mass Convention
In Warren Ohio a mass Democratic convention nominated a full ticket led by Representative John Cole for Congress and F E Bryan for Sheriff. The ticket includes C L Bailey Clerk of Courts F D Templeton Probate Judge J E Brady Treasurer Allen Patterson Commissioner Frank Walkley Infirmary Director and W B Kilpatrick Prosecuting Attorney. Templeton serves as delegation chairman to the State convention.
Putnam County Democrats Choose Uninstructed Delegates
Democrats of Putnam County Ohio named ten delegates and ten alternates to the State convention with each holding half a vote. The body rejected a resolution to back Michael Donnelly for Circuit Judge and the list includes P D Amstutz W S Wallen O J O Donnell Frank Konst H M Summers A P Sandles Edward Matthias Jackson Smith William W Watkins Frank Giesken J E Roose Jacob Best J H Andrews William Siegel J C Wannemacher Joseph Kersting D W Slusher William Brug an Rudolph Raabe and John P Bailey.
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Putnam County
Commercial Tribune
Ottawa
Ohio
Michael Donnelly
Henry County
P. D. Amstutz
W. S. Wallen
O. J. O'Donnell
Frank Konst
H. M. Summers
A. P Sandles
Edward Matthias
Jackson Smith
William W Watkins
Frank Giesken
J. E. Roose
Jacob Best
J. H. Andrews
William Siegel
J. C. Wannemacher
Joseph Kersting
D. W. Slusher
William Brugan
Rudolph Raabe
John P. Bailey
Delegates Choose Ash For County Commissioner In Upper Sandusky
A Democratic mass meeting in Upper Sandusky selected George Ash of Carey as the candidate for county commissioner for the short term. Thirty-three delegates and an equal number of alternates were chosen for the Judicial Circuit convention to be held at Kenton. Uninstructed delegates to the State convention were Jacob Bloom, Francis Hoffman, Allen Smalley, Benjamin Meek, G. W. Cliffe, Elza Carter, and Charles F. Close.
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Upper Sandusky
George Ash
Carey
Judicial Circuit
Kenton
Elza Carter
Jacob Bloom
Eden Township
Francis Hoffman
Crane Township
Allen Smalley
Benjamin Meek
G. W. Cliffe
Charles F. Close
PATTISON IS ENDORSED BY UNION COUNTY DEMOCRATS
In Marysville Ohio on June 17 the Union County Democrats held a mass convention at the Courthouse selecting five delegates to the State and twenty five to the Judicial convention. James Herd of Arbela chaired the meeting with Frank Henderson as secretary. A motion by Charles F. McCloud to instruct the delegation was defeated.
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Marysville
Union County
Mass
James Herd
Arbela
Frank Henderson
Charles F. McCloud
Visiting Turners Enjoy Full Cincinnati Welcome Tour
German Turners were hosted by the Business Men's Club and North Turner Hall with breakfast at Schuler's Cafe and speeches by Bernhard Bettmann and Prof. Kessler. The group toured Rookwood and the German Old Men's Home, greeted by the Bismarck oak bouquets, visited Avondale and the Zoo, rode an elephant, and capped the day with dinner and thanks before departing to Indianapolis.
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Germany
Business Men's Club
North Turner Hall
Schuler
Henry Hoefie
Prof. Kessler
Turner Hall
Rookwood
Avondale
Walnut Hills
Zoo
Prof
Kessler
Messrs. Mayer
Buehler
Gustave Clemmens
Cincinnati
Stephan
Indianapolis
Queen City
Convention Endorses Pattison for Governor by Motion
Delegates vote for John M Pattison for governor but lose the ballot. The convention adopts a motion endorsing Pattison. State delegates named include Ben T Cahill Richwood E M Gibson Peoria O Dell Liggett Watkins Dr J S Howland Plain City and A S Clucker Marysville.
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John M. Pattison
Mr. Pattison
Ben T. Cahill
Richwood
E. M. Gibson
Peoria
O’dell Liggett
Watkins
J. S. Howland
Plain City
A. 8. Clucker
Marysville
Pattison Victory Reported by W L Finley
W L Finley former Democratic State Central Committee chairman issued a statement after returns from counties showing Pattison made an almost clean sweep of delegates named that day. Clermont County’s man Pattison leads solidly with Fayette Union Hancock Henry Putnam and Athens as delegates selected today.
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Columbus
W. L. Finley
Democratic State Central Committee
Finley
Kenton
Pattison
Clermont County
Fayette
Union
Hancock
Henry
Putnam
Athens
Prohibitionists Nominate County Ticket at Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon Ohio June 17 The Prohibitionists today nominated a county ticket with selections for county offices and positions in the upcoming election.
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Mt. Vernon
Commercial Tribune
Fire Costs 75000 At Two Montreal Factories
A fire destroyed parts of the Royal Shoe Factory and the Smith Cater Smith window shade plant in Montreal causing 75000 in damage. Insurance covers the loss.
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Montreal
Royal Shoe
Smith, Cater & Smith
Hottest Day Yet as Thermometer Tops 90 Degrees
A midsummer heat wave gripped the area with 8 in the shade by 8 am, reaching 90 degrees by 3 pm. Crowds fled to Ft Thomas and river hills for relief while city neighborhoods suffered. Weather Office promises some relief today.
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Ft. Thomas
Unidentified man struck by streetcar critically injured
An unknown man with a severed left arm lies near City Hospital after a Cincinnati and Portsmouth streetcar hit his wagon on Eastern avenue. He was found unconscious, unidentifiable from his clothing, and likely to die within the night.
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City Hospital
Eastern Avenue
Cincinnati & Portsmouth
Jumping into river saves 35 work train crew in Ohio collision
At Brink Haven near Mount Vernon Ohio a freight train collided with a work train. Thirty five Italian laborers leaped into the Scioto River from a height of 25 feet to escape injuries. Three sustained broken collars and one a fractured hip. All were taken to Columbus for surgery.
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Commercial Tribune
MT. Vernon
Brink Haven
Columbus
Burglars Enter Harriman Home on Fifth Avenue
New York June 17 three burglars surprised inside the Fifth Avenue residence of E H Harriman railroad magnate two pistol shots fired during a chase one man captured after a pursuit by a house detective and a responding policeman the lookout escaped while another man and a boy were later arrested the family was not at home
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Fifth Avenue
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Interstate National Guard Association Convention Opens in St Paul
Ohio Senator Dick will call the convention to order as the Interstate National Guard Association gathers in St Paul for a three day meeting. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver and a party including Judge Advocate General Davis attend. A grand review at Fort Snelling is planned and reports from multiple Navy and Army departments will be presented.
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Ohio
Militia Association
St. Paul
Commercial Tribune
Minn
Interstate National Guard, Association
Robert Shaw Oliver
Ft. Snelling
Oliver
Davis
Elliot
Marine Corps
Secretary of the Navy
Medical Department
Ordnance Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Commissary Department
Signal Corps
United States
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Woodmen Elect
Ohioan
Old Union
C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Mr. Farwell
Grand Jury
Healey
Frederick Hucksold
Charles Hillman
Frank Davis
Frank Armstrong
American Express Company
Armstrong
Wiliam White
Hucksord
van Buren
Canal Streets
Hillman
William Monroe
Monroe
Huckfold
Desplaines Street
A.J. Conroy
Furniture Men
Queen City Furniture Club
Conroy the Star
W. J. Dawson
Thomas Gaing
Rutghie
Springfield
Harvey Garber
Lima
Pattisan
Commercial Tainune
Harvey C. Garber
Garber
Ritchie
Old Price
W. S. Thomas
Mr. Ritchie
Thomas
John C. Welty
Canton
Mr. Thomas
Hamilton County
Cleveland
Johnson
Bernard
Salen
Cuyahoga County
Annie Harpole
Hoyt Street
Portland
Ore
Daughters of Liberty
Annie‘Harpole
Northwestern
Special Dispatch
WANT
Harmony
Warren
Turners
Aft
Aide Elephants
Bettmann
Bernhard Bettmann
Internal Revenue
Clermont Man
Prohis
Comfort
Coats
Mr. Sol
Wreg¢k
Guardsmen
Albert Avey
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Albert E. Avey
Aun
Sapolio
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