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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
5
The State Emergency Board approved an allowance of $20,000 to country schools to prevent closures. The measure aims to keep rural schools open amid funding pressures and ensure continued operations through the current season.
The State Emergency Board votes to cover a 1442 deficit for the State Fair and Aid to Agriculture program. It approves grants to the State Board of Agriculture and the State Hospital project, with provision for using prison labor and maintaining existing contracts. The meeting addresses auto insurance and county funding, while noting delays in obligations and pending rulings from officials and courts.
A quirky, archaic notice describes a French invention that produces a bright light when triggered and makes a noise like a weapon. It references a Missouri rocker and a man who claims a spring water device can wound rats with a ratchet mechanism. A faded image of a once prosperous local figure who died after long struggles in Kansas City Braz.
The War Department would spend about 24.3 million on coast defenses under a bill reported to the House. It includes 21.4 million in direct appropriations and 12.3 million in contracts, totaling 34.3 million, the largest such appropriation yet. Funds cover shells, antiaircraft guns, fortifications for major bays and cities, and new mobile and railroad artillery, with emphasis on European-style ammunition reserves and private munition plant upgrades.
French reports say German troops fought in Banttoh and Oghling southwest of Fort Dowaumort, establishing penetrations along a 500 meter front to about 200 meters depth. A large section north of Avocourt in Bois Carre was captured, with Germans suspected in Havcourt and a foothold noted near the Avecourt Bethincourt line despite French positions being penetrated at another point.
Paris reports a German submarine was sunk by French and British warships. The crew was captured. Also noted: British steamer Zent torpedoed west of Pastnot. 48 missing, presumed drowned. Two killed, Captain Martin among those landed. Other items: clocks to be set forward in Germany. Allied air bombardment near Smyrna. Rowe sunk near Havre with four dead. British claim victory over Turks on the Tigris. German general von Dorrer reportedly killed. Belgian relief donations acknowledged. Queen Victoria of Spain ill.
Washington reports Holland mobilizing troops beyond standby forces as alarms rise after the sinking of the Tubantia and Palembang. Officials doubt a Dutch parliament meeting signals much. diplomatic commentary links Dutch excitement to the sinkings, while Berlin claims gains near Douaumont.
Winnipeg reports a Saturday street clash between soldiers and civilians escalated into seven hours of rioting. A soldier was arrested, hundreds were involved, and more than fifty soldiers were detained by military authorities. Several people were seriously injured along with multiple civilians in the unrest.
The dispatches report 195000 women in Britain making millitions in London. Paris notes a Roux cure for exanthematous typhus for Serbia. In Washington Senate debates army reorganization with Chamberlain urging night sessions. Bavaria plans meat cards from April 15, two meatless days weekly. Swatow rebels hold the city in Ampy. A Danish ship wrecks near Cape Naze. Three American deserters drown trying to escape across the border. Ten thousand subway laborers strike in New York for higher wages. The West Texas Bank and Trust closes in San Antonio, with losses about 360000.
A fire and series of explosions at a government powder factory in Kent last week caused about 200 casualties. The minister of munitions said the fire is under control and the blast was accidental.
Berlin report quotes Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg declaring the war must be fought to a finish with no peace on terms that destroy Prussian power. He denounces peace notions, rejects aggression toward the United States, and asserts Germany will defend itself against a starvation war. He calls for a new Belgium and says Poland must not return to Russia.
A Western Newspaper Union report says fire chiefs plan a national movement to standardize hose couplings across U S cities. Starting in Ohio with Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland and Toledo centers, the effort aims to cover nearby states and extend nationwide, adopting 2 1/4 inch hose specifications and parallel fire prevention drives led by insurance and public safety groups.
D C Moon, general manager of New York Central, blamed Minn Hess, engineer of Train 86, for the Amherst crash that killed 28 and injured 40. Railroad and federal state inquiries have concluded but not released findings. Public investigation verdict awaited.
Two bronze tablets will be installed in Toledo area high schools to honor 126 former students who left school to fight for the Union during the Civil War. Each 32 by 38 inch memorial will be placed on Memorial Day with ceremonies, a project begun by the G A R and the pupils of the two schools.
Toledo announces the resignation of Peter J. Kranz as director of finances to Mayor Chas M Milroy. Kenton reports 125 Kenton Hardware workers will gain a voluntary 10 percent raise. Ohio postmasters from second and third class plan to unite in Columbus with Senator Pomerene as speaker. Oberlin seeks to identify students who stole a human skeleton from Spear library. Sandusky notes Captain F J Dodges believes he is hoodwinked after opening navigation season. his boat Tourist remains frozen in the bay. Kenton site for new post office approved. about 80 000 will be spent with work starting in May. Alliance names Dr W S McMaester arbitrator for Sebring pottery wage dispute. Newark votes dry under Real law in Licking township, Buckeye Lake park sale affected. Cincinnati proclaims a state cleanup convention in Cedar Point with Elks of Ohio. street parade planned in Sandusky. expect largest Elks procession in state history.
Eight crew members drown when the Spanish steamer Vigo is torpedoed after its German commander refuses to allow lifeboats to be lowered. Survivors report the incident on arrival at Algeciras. Lloyds also notes the British steamer Benden sunk from Liverpool with one crew lost and two more vessels sent down by submarines in 24 hours. The Norwegian steamer Arena sinks in the Cattegat. its crew saved and taken to Ymuiden by the trawler Claire.
Lafayette Chandler, 35, the negro who shot Sheriff John H. Dicker, was trapped in a barn seven miles from St Charles, then slain by a posse of over 300. After wounding the sheriff and deputy, he set the barn on fire and waved surrender at the door before being killed. Sheriff Dicker died of his wounds.
Federal agent reports that state narcotics inspector Willa Lebarge alias George Oakley, longtime in Ohio service, resigned under condition of the secretary of the state board of agriculture. Oakley is jailed on $2000 bond in Franklin County awaiting US Commissioner hearing after arrest by Internal Revenue. He allegedly confiscated habit forming drugs and resold them for profit.
In Toledo Ohio Henry L Doherty head of the Doherty interests of New York fell ill and was bedbound delaying indefinitely the street car tieup settlement. A conference between factions adjourned with no plans for further talks unless Doherty can attend. Mayor Milroy’s plan to seek a receiver was postponed as the dispute stalls and citizens continue to walk.
Sanford Snyder, Athens, president of the United Mine Workers Hocking subdistrict, announces a biennial joint miners and operators conference at Logan next week. The Ohio miners group designates the Hocking district as the basing point for the statewide two year wage and conditions agreement. The Logan conference, Snyder says, will be the most important in the state.
South Charleston voters approved $30,000 in bonds last fall to fund waterworks. Bids for pipe from ten firms in Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis Dayton FL Wayne and Columbus came in higher than the bond total, leaving about $7,000 short of the lowest bid. The mayoral board faces a likely failure of the bond issue.
Youngstown mayor and city blocked from acting to enforce an indemnity insurance ordinance for fitney and operators. Toledo sees Dean Cullimore resigning to become dean of engineering at Delaware State College. Columbus marks February 29 as Mrs Willis birthday in official tribute to a child at Worthington Mort al M. E. Home. Warren sees oil stove fire threaten Kingman. three houses burned and several small fires in town center. Sandusky city manager urges residents not to feed tramps amid 800 unemployed residents and city hiring efforts.
A condensed look at the era notes Minnesota poultry and egg production valued at 85 million dollars. It highlights global and domestic shifts such as Glasgow sourcing, Italians in Switzerland and military service, submarine propulsion, King Ferdinand's botany, travel by sleeping car, and cross county dining and lodging possibilities in England.
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