Compulsory Voting Bill Moves in Ohio Legislature
The Ohio State Journal reports an early push for compulsory voting with a draft bill by a committee of state election boards. It would abolish voter registration and rely on prior pollbooks, with penalties for nonvoters unless a doctor’s certificate or distance exemption is provided. The measure aims to boost turnout and curb election spending, but its legal viability remains uncertain.
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Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Walter Wellman and the Record Herald’s Washington edge
The subscriber asks why The Chicago Record-Herald prints the most complete Washington reports and often forecasts congress actions better than rivals. Walter Wellman heads the paper’s Washington desk, a noted Arctic explorer and prolific writer whose high standing and long experience shape daily dispatches. He is described as sure, never guessing.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Washington
Congress
Reacord-Herald
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Suit on Note Forms Against Lewis and Nichols
Suit on note for 150 dollars filed by W B Bedortha trustee of Zariah Darby estate against George S Lewis and Mary B Nichols to secure judgment. Also ad items mention hair goods offer and a praise testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure plus a used bicycle for sale at 5066 East avenue.
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W. B. Bedortha
Zariah Darby
Common Pleasant
George S. Lewis
Mary B. Nichols
It Saved His Leg By Bucklen Arnica Salve Claim
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed only 25 cents sold by H J Eady.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
H. J. Eady
Old Soldier's Experience at Winchester Ind
Civil war veteran M M Austin writes of his wife’s long illness and recovery credited to Dr King's New Life Pills bought at H J Budy's drug store. Also notes on lodging and help wanted ads including a five bedroom house, a competent girl for general housework, and furnished rooms for rent along Middle Avenue.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Hood
Dr. King
H. J. Budy
T. I. Faxon
Middle Avenue
Apparent miscarriage of justice in Cudahy kidnap case
In Omaha James Callahan was acquitted on grand larceny charges tied to the Edward Cudahy kidnapping for ransom. Judge Baker criticized jurors for not punishing a clearly guilty party, noting the case's peculiar reward influenced testimony and suggesting the law lacked a kidnapping charge.
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Omaha
James Callahan
Edward Cudahy
Netaska
Callahan
Baker
Cudahy Boy
Opinha
Donohe
Dudge Baker
Donolize
Reputation of public men and the Lincoln model
A Youth's Companion excerpt argues that vilifying public figures is common in America due to biased and partisan reporting. It stresses fair play and the harm of snap judgments on leaders like Abraham Lincoln, who endured abuse yet pressed on with courage and magnanimity, guided by the motto with malice toward none with charity for all.
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Ghoute
Abraham Lincoln
Miasieme
Jim
America
Lincoln
True Friends and Henry George Social Virtues
A reminiscence from Henry George's life notes his vow to make a friend of everyone he meets to cultivate social instinct and personal wealth through friendship. The piece argues true riches are friendship, warning that social paupers lack real wealth despite money. Also a lost-dog notice for a Brown Irish setter seeks return with a liberal reward.
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Henry George
San Francisco
Mercely
Potter’s Field
An Excellent Work by Rey Hiram Sears in Dock District
Rey Hiram Sears, superintendent of the Western Seamen's Friend Society for the Lake Ewe District, spoke in five churches, reporting steady general collections and strong society impact. Bethel Missions improvements revived suspended work, new efforts organized, and many conversions noted as the evangelical mission targets seamen and dockside workers. Sears will remain in the city for several days.
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Rey Hiram Sears
Aml
Western Seamen's Friend Society
Lake Ewe
Ile
Bethel Missions
Imane
Sears
Assessing Railroads Across Counties In May
County Auditor Lewis to join county auditors along the C L and W line on Tuesday May 21 for railroad tax assessment. He will attend a similar May meeting to assess the W and L E at Cleveland May 83 and the Lake Shore May 24, following his prior session assessing the Big Four in Cincinnati on May 1.
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Lewis
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Cincinnati
Solo Repeated At St Andrew's Church
Mr. Paul Chase of Oberlin sang a beautiful solo at St Andrew's church Sunday morning. The performance impressed listeners who requested a repeat, and he will perform the same selection again next Sunday morning.
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Paul Chase
Oberlin
St. Andrew's Church
May Run by Norwalk and Lake Shore trail changes
May Run by Norwalk. Rumors of changes in the Lake Shore passenger trail. No. 164 will run to Buffalo at midnight. No. 21 will shift from Sandusky to Norwalk division at 6 03 in the morning. William Scott fined five dollars and costs for vagrancy by Mayor Reefy, choosing to work the fine off for city streets.
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Eash
Buffalo
Sandusky
Norwalk
William Scott
Reefy
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