Quiet War Talk Promises Free Seas and Honor
Washington reports President Wilson reaffirms rights of American citizens to travel and sail freely on the seas. He argues a refusal to defend rights would humiliate the nation and urges unwavering protection of international law amid tensions with Germany. The letter to Senator Stone stresses unity, restraint, and duty to preserve peace and national sovereignty.
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Army Plan In House Eight Die In A Wreck
Washington February 22. The House military affairs committee completed a draft of the national defense bill to speed preparation for war. It enlarges the regular army to 147000 with 7000 officers, and a reserve of veterans and militiamen. It federalizes the militia with presidential draft powers and war-time pay, doubles West Point capacity with 260000 more for cadets, and creates a federal artillery plant operated with private interests to increase munition output. The bill envisions 1000000 reserve in ten years and requires about 155 million dollars over five years. Chairman Hay expects passage in early March.
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News From Far and Near Paris Zeppelin Falls
Paris reports a Zeppelin airship brought down by French guns near Brabant le-Rol in the Meuse, while an avalanche in the Salzburg Alps killed dozens and left many missing or injured. Reports also note martial law in Chang-Sha, British merchants jailed, Ambassador Gerard injured, rubber export prosecutions, and a streetcar wreck in Stewart.
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Wood Urges Readiness as Insurance Against War
Peoria Michigan February 24 General Leonard Wood urged readiness as insurance against war. He spoke at a Washington Birthday dinner of the Crewe Courte, with Henry Ketabrook and Dudley Fiela Malena also presenting. Wood stressed the value of military instruction camps and noted the army needs 80,000 reserve officers to match Civil War numbers.
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ARMED SHIP PROHIBITION ANNOUNCED BY SENATOR GORE
Washington reports Senator Gore of Oklahoma will present a plan on Wednesday to prohibit American citizens from arming vessels of belligerent nations. The announcement accompanies a jumble of world war era notes including honors for John Jacob Astor and various incidents abroad.
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French Take 3000 Captives In Wide Front Battle Front
Werlin reports a fresh western front offensive with German forces penetrating the northern Woevre and Upper Alsace lines. German casualties and prisoners exceed 3,000 with heavy material losses. French evacue Haumont after a fierce clash. Battle spans forty kilometers with seven German corps engaged.
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Orpet Held for Grand Jury in Lambert Death
William H. Orpet was ordered held to the grand jury for the death of Marion Lambert, his former sweetheart, at the close of a coroner's inquest. Six jurors found the circumstantial evidence sufficient for grand jury action while defense labeled the proceedings as based on gossip and hearsay. The state’s attorney said the coroner’s minutes were not exposed and the case would go to the grand jury.
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Cummins Enters 1916 Race and Other War Notes
A compilation of early 1916 political and war news shows Albert B Cummins of Iowa filing an affidavit for presidential candidacy on the Republican ticket. The Senate panel backs Henry P Fletcher for ambassador to Mexico, efforts to bankrupt Milwaukee manufacturer, and Princeton plans military training. Also notes Alaska bribe probe, King George recovering, and Bulgarian-German tensions with German subsidies.
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Taxation Gaps Highlight Intangible Deposits and Exemptions
The Ohio state tax commission faults gaps in taxing intangible personal property especially bank deposits and building and loan associations. It notes millions evade taxation and cites confusion over deposits in building associations and lodges. It urges remedies while debate on sickness insurance for workers rises amid broader tax rate explanations.
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Statewide movement to repeal constitutional amendment clusters
Opponents organize counties for a statewide campaign to repeal the constitutional amendment. Labor unions urged to join, arguing graduates crowd out ordinary workers from political roles due to new knowledge from exams. Officials fear the law’s enforcement, with trials and appeals shaping the movement. Municipal civil service rules on contempt are debated.
Monster Tyrannosaurus Replica Unveiled At New York Museum
A giant tyrannosaurus mounted at the Museum of Natural History in New York is claimed as the largest dinosaur known from the Cretaceous, estimated at about 3 billion years old. The animal reportedly stretched about 47 feet long and stood roughly 18.5 feet high, herbivorous ancestors nearby, king of the dinosaur family. Nearby notes recount a Paris visit to Krupp’s with Maurice Vern noting round-the-clock work and limited drinks, milk and coffee only.
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Ohio Cuts Death Rate Through Public Health Reforms
A Buckeye State health report shows state annual health expenditures rising from 755,845 to 126,770,000 over five years while the death rate fell from 13.34 to 18 per 1,000. Dr. Eugene McCampbell, retiring secretary, cites 16 reforms including child hygiene division and statewide baby-saving campaigns. The program expanded public health nurses from 29 in 14 cities to 65 cities, TB hospital beds grew from 584 to 1,524, and a traveling health exhibit reached about one million people with nearly 400 lectures.
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Dayton digger Hawkins Clear dies at 69 in Eaton
Hawkins Clear, famed Ohio grave digger who served for over fifty years, died aged 69 in Eaton Preble County. He reportedly dug 7 500 graves in his career and buried 825 soldiers. Clear remembered each person he laid to rest, a record tied to the city’s history.
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Hawkins Clear
Eaton
Preble County
TEST OPINION ON ROAD FUND Amends Ohio Constitution for road policy
The Ohio Good Run Federation tests sentiment on a proposed constitutional amendment to dedicate state funds for highway construction via initiative. Proponents argue protection from political whim and clear funding for urgent road needs. Over the past two months, requests to the state way commissioner total over 100000 in state funds, with additional sums from local communities.
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Former Mayor Keller arraigned on graft charges in Toledo
Former Toledo mayor Carl Keller was arraigned in common pleas court on a framed indictment alleging he accepted an automobile from a Cleveland company in exchange for favors. Keller pleaded not guilty and posted a $2000 bond.
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Buckeye Press Association Demands State Ad Bill Payment
In Columbus the Buckeye Press Association at its fall session criticized the State Board of Agriculture for paying its advertising bills and then leaving rural papers awaiting action by the general assembly to fund its deficit. They refused further State Fair ads until last fall’s bills are settled. County printing law proposal was rejected. W. J. Mortal of Somerset was named president. W. R. Cochran of Dresden reelected secretary. Olive B. Mackana of Plain City reelected treasurer.
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Mysterious case of a Youngstown bank bookkeeper
Edward K. Watkins, a Mahoning National Bank bookkeeper, died at home after leaving work showing head bruises and a blank mind. Physicians doubt a fall caused the injuries and note no theft. Friends suspect mistaken identity in a possible revenge attack.
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Mahoning National Bank
Pullman Sleepers Derail in Cincinnati Incident
In Cincinnati two Pullman sleepers and a day coach on inbound train No. 46 of the CCC&S Line derailed when rails spurted beneath them in the western city section. A woman passenger sustained a bruised knee and a man a bruised shoulder.
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Buckeye Briefs from Buckeye State Newspapers
A collage of terse notes reports outbreaks of scarlet fever closures in Wellington and El Gallipolis burglaries at Genet hotel robbing guests in Findlay and a min home fire in Dayton. Springfield city officials debate prohibition funding as riot arrests and dairy and farming talks occur. Minor notes cover Youngstown rioting prosecutions and Evangelical and dictionary curiosities.
Old Greeks Set Hat Style in Bowler Fashion
Old text notes bowler hats tracing to ancient Greek style as described by Sir James Linton. Biographer Mra A M W Stirling links early fashion to Coke of Norfolk and his nephew William Coke who popularized a Cat designed by William Bowler in Borough.
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