Nash municipal code enactment details in Franklin county
Columbus Ohio reports the Nash municipal code passed Oct 23 1902 setting ward system by population limits 5000 and a mayor council structure with city officers elected next spring for two year terms. It outlines boards of public safety service health and library with merit systems and budgeting powers and notes transition rules for villages and utilities.
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Columbus
Boards of Public Safety and Public Service
Board of Public Service
Sinking Fund Commission
Tax Commission
Board of Public Safety
Board of Health
Cincinnati
Toledo
University
Council
Police
Directors of Public Safety
Civil Service
Fire
State Board of Health
New Life Raft Demonstration Impresses Bay Crowd
The steamer Valley Girl hosted 200 shipowners, yachtmen and others for a Carley life boat test. A five by eight foot float housed 18 people, remained upright after swamping, and is to be adopted on naval ships and ocean liners. The device uses a copper buoyant cylinder with air tight compartments and rope netting.
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Valley Girl
Carley Life Boat
Romer
United States Navy
Death of Central Park elephant Big Tom by cyanide poisoning
Big Tom the Indian elephant at the Central Park menagerie in New York was executed by cyanide at breakfast after a court found him unruly. The dose was 590 grains, causing convulsions over 54 minutes and ending at 9:40 AM. keepers placed poison capsules in his food.
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Big Tom
Central Park
New York
Wilcox
Smith
Snyder
Tom
Study of Oldest Rocks Under U S Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey conducts a special investigation into pre-Cambrian metamorphic rock formations. These ancient rocks, folded and altered by heat and pressure, hold rich deposits of iron, copper, and other minerals, especially in the Lake Superior region. Prof. C. R. Van Hise leads the project.
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United States Geological Survey
Lake Superior
C. R. van Hise
Sea Lion Sighted in Lake Michigan Off Lincoln Park
Capt John Culman of the Chicago tug T T Morford reported a sea lion like animal seen ten miles off Niliruleae harbor in Lake Michigan. It rose near the boat, then vanished. Crew believe it may be the sea lion that escaped from Lincoln Park years ago.
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John Culman
Chicago
T. T. Morford
Lak Michigan
Niriuleae Harbor
Cullan
Cullman
Lincoln Park
Licenses Granted to Miss S Leszczynski and Mr M Grzegorz Kowna
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that S Leszczynski and M Grzegorz Kowna have been licensed to wed. The bride may find it easy to adopt her new surname, the paper remarks.
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S. Leszczynski
M. Grzegorzkowna
Chicago Record-Herald
Baldness born that way joke noted
A Philadelphia Record quip quotes a bald man replying to a critic. The exchange plays on hair and confidence with the bald man saying he was born that way.
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Philadelphia Record
Roosevelt Names Six on Coal Strike Commission
The article lists the six members chosen by President Roosevelt to sit on the Coal Strike Commission and identifies the commission's recorder. It outlines each appointee and notes the panel's formation to resolve the coal labor dispute.
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Coal Commission
Roosevelt
Commission
Coal strike ends as arbitration commission named
Wilkesbarre reports the coal strike is off with 147,000 miners ending May action. Mitchell to lead for the men, Roosevelt authorized a commission to hear testimony in Washington and Wilkesbarre. Non-union workers depart anthracite districts as reopening proves difficult. Gray chosen as chairman and hearings planned.
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Arbitration Commission
Gray
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
United States
Roosevelt
Washington
Scranton
Strike Arbitration Commission
White House
Commissioner of Labor
Wright
Grayan
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahey
Board of Arbitration
United Mine Workers
J. M
United Mine Workers of America
Lehigh Valley
The Molineux Trial Focuses On Purchaser and Handwriting
The defense argued Emma Miller did not buy the poison package sent to Harry Cornish and the handwriting expert testified that the address on the package, three Cornish letters, and defendant's letters were all written by the same hand.
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Molineux
New York
Emma Miller
Harry Cornish
Beaten by Hose in Lithuanian Mine Dispute
Stanley McCalley a Lithuanian miner was lured to a house in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and stripped then mercilessly beaten with a heavy rubber hose He escaped near death Six men were arrested and jailed after being charged with involvement in the assault tied to alleged scabbing during the strike
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Wilkesbarre
Stanley Mccalley
Memorial site chosen for McKinley Memorial
Postmaster General Payne and George B. Cortelyou travel to Canton to attend a William McKinley Memorial association meeting. The group aims to raise 650000 dollars and has about 550000 on hand. Likely site is a commanding Canton cemetery location near McKinley’s tomb.
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McKinley Memorial
Washington
Payne
George B. Cortelyou
Canton
William McKinley
Five Men Drowned In Newfoundland Gale Off Fogo
Five fishermen lost their lives when a craft foundered near Fogo during a recent gale. The disaster adds to a string of fisher folk casualties reported over the past weeks.
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St. Johns
N. F
Fogo
Insurgents in Macedonia Disperse Amid Bulgarian Snow
Snow in the Balkan mountains drives Macedonian insurgents to disperse as Turkish troops advance. Bulgarian authorities report leaders of rebel bands seeking refuge acknowledge Turkish victories across the region.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Tom Horn Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Cheyenne Wyoming October 25 Tom Horn the famed scout and stock detective was convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of Willie Nickell on July 18 1901 at his father's Iron Mountain ranch. Prosecution argued Horn acted for cattle interests to drive the Nickells from the country. The confession provided strongest evidence.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Horn
Horn
Willie Nickell
Kels Nickell
Iron Mountain
Nickell
Race for $10,000 Dash Between Pacers Sir Albert S Prince Alert
In Memphis on October 25 a match race for 10 000 a side was arranged between pacers Sir Albert S 2 03 14 and Prince Alert 2 03 34 over a half mile dash with a single heat to be decided next Monday.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sir Albert S
Prince Alert
Dan Patch Fails to Break One Mile World Mark
Dan Patch driven by McHenry failed to lower the 1,591.4 world record for one mile at the trotting park in Memphis. The famous pacer finished in 2:01 yesterday, missing the mark.
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Dan Patch
Memphis
Tenn
McHenry
Cities of Refuge in Joshua 20 Biblical guidance on refuge cities
The lesson explains Gods refuge system for manslayers in Israel. Cities of refuge shield the unwitting from avengers until a fair trial before elders and the high priest's death allows release. It notes Kedesh, Shechem, Kirjatharba and others as designated refuges and ties to the sixth commandment.
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Joshua
Israel
Moses
Congregation For Judgment
Kedesh
Galilee
Mount Naphtali
Shechem
Mount Ephraim
Kirjatharba
Hebron
Judah
Caicos
B. C
Gilgal and
Shiloh
Lot
Reuben
Gad
Manasseh
Jordan
Christ
Jesus
Taxation clash in Ohio proves political motive claim
Republican state chairman Charles Dick questions Tom L. Johnson in court filings about $500,000 in delinquent taxes. He cites Johnson’s sworn tax listings, notices, and a lengthy delay in hearing, challenging alleged evasion and political motives behind the suit filed in Cleveland in 1899.
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Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
United States Circuit Court
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Johnstown
John R. McLean
Henry George
Charles Dick
World crop figures from 1902 reports and estimates
Agricultural yields and crop areas from multiple regions are summarized. Italy hints at 130 million bushels of wheat, hops yields vary by state, England’s horse imports rise dramatically, U.S. hop crop around 195 500 bales, Great Britain crop areas listed, Argentina rains boost yields, Spain Castile wheat crop reportedly large with export potential.
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Italy
Washington
California
Oregon
Wisconsin
New York
United States
Mark Lane Express
Great Britain
Board of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture
Argentina
Officiel de la Republique Francaise
Castile
Spain
Plain spoken politican Tom Johnson mirrors old circus bait
A Chicago Tribune critique notes Cleveland figure Tom Johnson as a plainspoken self made reformer whose appeal to audiences resembles a traveling circus. It contrasts him with Bryan and warns that crowds favor quiet cautious leaders chosen by tradition over sensational or theatrical figures.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
The
Plain Dealer
Ohio
Johnson
Athens
France
Bill” Bryan
Tom” Johnson
Chicago ‘Tribune
Syndicate Rumor Sparks Question About Mayor’s Wealth
The Cleveland Leader questions whether a man with modest wealth could organize a syndicate capable of buying Cincinnati street railways. It asks if the mayor is truly a millionaire and whether such talk reflects real plans or speculation.
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Boss Johnson
Cincinnati
Cleveland
What Is He Driving At Red Devil Car Costs Johnson’s Bills
A Putnam County Vidette item questions Tom Johnson’s finances and notes his red devil automobile has cost nearly as much as he has paid in taxes in recent years. The piece hints at underlying motives without detailing them.
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Tom Johnson
Johnson
Putnam Co
Fools or Knaves In Gov Nash Attack on Tom Johnson Taxes
Gov Nash denounces Tom L Johnson and his charge that Ohio railroad property was undervalued for 40 years. He questions why Democratic and Republican state officials failed to raise valuations and labels Johnson a lone truth teller against the 1,500 democrats who served under the system.
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Gov. Nash
Tom Johnson
George K. Nash
Democratic Party
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
State Board of Equalization
Anthony Howells
Isaiah Pillars
James Williams
Emil Kiesewetter
Peter Brady
James Lawrence
General Assembly
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Voters Ready to Vote as Ohio Sees Busy Campaign
The Toledo Blade notes voters are satisfied with Republican governance and busy with work. yet party committees report low political interest. Registration in early days shows higher turnout in cities, suggesting voters will cast ballots for continued Republican policies despite apathy rumors.
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Ohio
Republican Party
Toledo Blade
Plain Dealer backs Burton and Southard for re election
A Democratic organ in Cleveland lauds Hon. Theodore E. Burton and Hon. James H. B. Southard for re election to Congress, arguing that their experience benefits the district. The Toledo Blade cites the Plain Dealer as urging the electorate to support continued public service and that Burton’s defeat would be a calamity for the Forest City.
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T. E. Burton
Congress
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Theodore E. Burton
Twenty-first
The
Plain Dealer
Burton
Loveland
Forest City
Burtor
the Plain Dealer
Southard
the Bee
James HB. Southard
Toledo Blade
Free Trade Stance Draws Tom Johnson Support
In Toledo Ohio Tom Johnson backs free trade while critics question its past impact during the hard times of 1893 to 1896, arguing voters may have had enough.
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Tom Johnson
Ohio
Toledo Blade
Tax Dodging Mayor Targets Taxed Cleveland Citizens
The Hamilton Sun praises a man who dodges taxes while criticizing city officials for running a town on money taken from the poor. A Democratic paper, Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, contrasts Johnson’s scoring with the Sun’s stance and notes Cleveland’s burdened taxpayers.
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Hamilton Sun
Johnson
The
Sun
Cleveland
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Johnsonism in Ohio Campaign Tackles Wayne County Officials
The essay attacks Tom Johnson and his campaign tactics in Ohio, condemning his public denouncements of local officials, calls for “home rule,” and attempted control of party platforms. It defends A B Peckinpaugh as Wayne county auditor and criticizes Johnson for intruding on Democratic party processes.
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Johnson
Wooster
Wayne County
A. B. Peckinpaugh
Peckinpaugh
Tom
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Schoo
Henry George
Louis Bernard
Bernard
John R. McLean
McLean
Ohio
Columbus
Cuyahoga
Lorain
Medina
Summit Counties
C. R. Grant
Summit County
Campaign cullings and tax battles across Cleveland era
The clamor over Tom L. Johnson’s tax records and a perpetual franchise strikes a national chorus. Newspapers from Toledo to Cincinnati quote critics and allies, noting Johnson’s tax disputes, injunctions, and reform stance. The discourse frames him against Hanna and party lines, highlighting political theater and fiscal contention.
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Statutes of
Big Elephant
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Coal Strike Commission
Cities of Refuge
England
Sir Walter Gibley
Bishop’s Stortford
Ringmasted
Blade
Washington Post
W. J. Bryan
Findlay Republican
Senator Hanna
Loerain
Mark Hanna
Cin
Commercial Tribune
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