Ohio University finances cited for lax accounting methods
Examiners report to the Bureau of Accounting finds no crooked activity at Ohio University Athens but criticizes poor bookkeeping and missing vouchers. It notes the auditor issued warrants years ahead, overpaid accounts, and kept no receipts or records for non state funds while the treasurer faced a $1,108 shortage later paid by the administrator of the treasurer's estate.
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Commercial Tribune
Outlook
Columbus
Ohio
Baker and Huntsman
Bureau of Accounting
Ohio University At Athens
Stubes
Prof
Dunkle
A. J. Frame
University
Frame
Board may cancel Clifton schoolhouse contracts
L J Dauner of the Board of Education said the next meeting may introduce a resolution to cancel Clifton schoolhouse contracts if contractors do not speed up work. He cited legal difficulties in penalties for delays and hoped cancellation would deter dilatory contractors.
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L. J. Dauner
Board of Education
Clifton
Mr. Danner
Longworths Visit Duchess in Surrey
Mrs Reid wife of the American Ambassador and Mrs Nicholas Longworth were guests of the Duchess of Alban at Clarmont near Esher Surrey this afternoon.
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London
Reid
Nicholas Longworth
Duchess of Alban
Clarmont
Esher
Surrey
Stockholders approve lease of Cincinnati Gas and Electric
Cincinnati Gas and Electric stockholders voted 242072 to 66 to approve leasing the plant to Union Gas and Electric Company. Lease starts July 1 with a $3600000 Eastern guarantee. new company authorized capital $20000000, old company $36000000. Bramwell named attorney for the leasing company. future stock rights to old holders at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Union Gas and Electric Company
Eastern
Jacob H. Bramwell
Cincinnati Doctor Arrested in False Pretenses Case
Dr Charles W Dolle 39 Columbus Ohio arrested on a warrant charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. George Petry private detective says he paid 125 dollars to a man posing as Dr Huffman for treatment and medicines. Dolle says he has lived at Fourth and Broadway since arriving in Cincinnati.
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George Petry
Fifteenth
Pleasant Streets
Charles W. Dolle
Columbus
Crim and
Kuhfers
Petry
Huffman
Dolle
Cincinnati
Fourth and
Broadway
Sultan Seeks Edits to Moroccan Reform Treaty
Fez interview with the Sultan of Morocco reports his reluctance to discuss the Algeciras conference and his demand for modifications. He seeks power to dismiss European Commissioners, insists on recognizing Moroccan independence, and aims for a railway to boost trade.
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London
Fez
Daily Mail
Morocco
Algeciras
Guilt Pleas Denied in Tobacco Trust Case
Pleas of not guilty to conspiracy and unlawful combination indictments were entered in New York court for Karl Jungbluth and Howard E. Young and the two companies. Bail set at 5000 each. Defendants to file demurrers by July 9. Indictments allege control of licorice paste supply used in plug tobacco by the Tobacco Trust.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
United States
Karl Jungbluth
McAndrews & Forbes Company
Howard E. Young
J. S. Young Company
American Tobacco Company
United States Grand Jury
Tobacco Trust
Senate Blocks 25 000 Travel Expense Bill for President
The Senate, in a late night session, considered the sundry civil appropriation bill and passed an amendment authorizing $25,000 for the President's traveling expenses. Senator McLaurin challenged its legality, but Hale defended it as conforming to a railroad rate bill provision. A roll call was attempted but quorum issues and protests stalled proceedings. the amendment ultimately passed over. The House previously approved the bill 176 to 68.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Congress
Senate
McLaurin
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Mr. Hale
Lodge
Mr. McLaurin
Clay
House
Yeas
Woman in Case Arrested After Cincinnati Charge
Mabel Hamilton also known as Mabel Gresham was arrested yesterday at her Covington home on a charge connected to a Cincinnati case. Detectives Houillon and Gaffney made the arrest, linked to the earlier arrest of John Bradshaw of Lexington. The Bradshaw trial is set for June 29 and Miss Gresham was released on bond.
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Mabel Hamilton
Mabel Gresham
Cincinnati
John Bradshaw
Lexington
Pearl Street
Covington
Houillion
Cincinnati Force
Gaffney
Miss Gresham
Gresham
Cuban Consul for Cincinnati Appointed
Cincinnati obtains a Cuban consul to strengthen business ties with Havana and other Cuban cities. Francisco Penay y Hernandez, a native of Cuba, will arrive early next week, per an announcement received by Customs Collector Amor Smith Jr. The presence aims to facilitate local firms already connected with Cuban interests.
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Cincinnati
Cuba
Francisco Penay Y Hernandez
Amor Smith, Jr
Washington
Havana
Union Lineman Fractures Nose in Street Fight
William A. Thompson, 44, a union line man, suffered a compound nasal fracture after a confrontation with James Martin, a nonunion lineman, at George Street and Central Avenue. Thompson was treated at City Hospital. he had accused Martin of replacing a striking coworker and Martin struck him with pliers.
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William A. Thompson
James Martin
George Street
Central Avenue
Thompson
City Hospital
Martin
Stranger Takes Wrong Suitcase at Glendale Depot
Clarence Smith night operator at the C H D Depot in Glendale mourns loss of a suitcase with his clothing after a well dressed stranger picked up the wrong bag as he left the depot. Smith reported the mix up to police after realizing the case did not belong to him.
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Clarence Smith
Glendale
Mr. Smith
S the Force
Chicago
Detective Pflug Rescues Drowning Man From Little Miami River
Detective John Pflug of the Cincinnati police saved Henry Arnold of Cleves from drowning in the Little Miami River. While fishing with Nicholas Stepler they heard cries, Pflug jumped in, pulled Arnold from the water, and brought him safely to shore.
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Little Miami
John Pflug
Cincinnatti
Henry Arnold
Cleves
Cincinnati
Pflug
Nicholas Stepler
Arnola
Pulajanes Kill Five Policemen in Leyte Raid
A band of 300 Pulajanes led by Ceasario Pastor attacked Burauen on Leyte island killing five policemen and wounding five others. Pastor died in the fight as the attackers carried off arms and municipal papers burned in the Tribunal. A pursuing detachment followed. Governor Veyra was elsewhere.
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Manila
Ceasario Pastor
Burauen
Leyte
Pastor
Johnson
Veyra
Parden Commission
Bilibid
Panama in tariff clash over tobacco imports to canal zone
Panama and the United States may clash over duty free tobacco imports to the canal zone commissaries. Panama im posed a one dollar per pound duty after its Panama Assembly and President Amador sold the right to collect revenue to prevent treasury losses. Cigarettes are excluded from the contract.
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Panama
United States
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Colombia
Amador
Canal Commission
Capital stock of Indiana Columbus & Eastern Traction rises
The Indiana Columbus & Eastern Traction Company increased capital from 1,000,000 to 12,000,000 to fund financial details of acquiring new roads around Columbus. The move reflects plans to purchase new lines in the coming year and ties the company to the Widener Elkins interests noted by The Commercial Tribune.
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Indiana, Columbus & Eastern Traction Company
Columbus
Widener- Elkins
Commercial Tribune
Dowie Father John Murray Dowie Heads to Chicago
John Murray Dowie, claimed father of John Alexander Dowie, travels from Des Moines to Chicago with key documents. He intends to present proof of their relationship to Chicago courts and resolve all doubt about his paternity. He says his son sought to discredit their bond for unknown reasons.
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Commercial Tribune
Des Moines
John Murray Dowie
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Mr. Dowie
Zion City manager Voliva testifies in bank case
Wilbur G. Voliva, current head of Zion City, testified for the defense in a Federal Court hearing before Judge Landis to determine the rightful manager of Zion City and its interests. He alleged Zion City Bank held $500,000 in deposits but lacked any funds to cover them and described long lines and withdrawals. He testified losses from operating city industries reached about $2,529,800 with $2,000,000 diverted.
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Chicago
Wilbur G. Voliva
Zion City
Dowie
Landis
Zion City Bank
Imperial Troops Annihilate Band Near Perlepstich
Imperial forces crushed a Bulgarian unit of thirteen under Captain Christo at Perlepstich on June 18. Imperial troops suffered two killed and four wounded in the desperate fight.
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Christo
Salonika
Perlepstich
Delegation Returns From National Republican League Jubilee
The Cincinnati delegation arrived from Philadelphia after the National Republican League jubilee convention. Mr. Gores praises the event as the greatest in the party's history and notes absence of General Cowen and Mr. Cist due to illness. Ohioans express gratification despite missing the Presidency.
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Cincinnati
National Republican League
Philadelphia
Gores
Cowen
Cist
Pauline Hall Injured in Yonkers Runaway Incident
New York June 2 Pauline Hall the actress suffered a fracture of her left leg and was badly bruised and shaken up in a runaway accident in Yonkers today.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Pauline Hall
Yonkers
Sneak Thief Steals $60 From Freeman Ave Home
John E. Barrett reports a thief entered his home while the family was away yesterday and took $60 hidden in a sideboard. Police were notified and are investigating the incident.
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John E. Barrett
Freeman Over
Nue
Mr. Barrett
Last Honor Planned for Late Governor Pattison
Funeral arrangements for Governor Pattison are set at Premont today with burial at Greenlawn. The funeral will lie in state in Promont library from noon until the service begins, with civilians allowed to view the body outside.
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Pattison
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