Baner testifies in own defense in embezzlement case
Springfield. Charles C. Baner former city auditor took the stand in his defense admitting he did not intend to defraud the city but said records show he entered money on the assessment books. He explained high office duties and system changes led to forgotten cash book items and that monthly balances were settled with checks or credited to a family fund he handled receiving 350 dollars a month.
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Springfield
Charles C. Baner
Bauer Family Fund
Boy in Toledo Destroys Santa Tale by Climbing Chimney
Five year old Geo Robeson, son of Patrolman Robeson, climbs an old chimney to test Santa Claus story. An owl blocks his path ten feet up and he jams tight as muffled cries from the fireplace alert his mother. Fire marks reveal two curious feet kicking inside the chimney.
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Toledo
Oho
Geo. Robeson
Robeson
Santa Claus
George
Evans Orders Start of Atlantic Fleet Voyage
Admiral Evans issued final orders for the Atlantic fleet’s first stage toward the Pacific. He urged economy in tonnage and a ten knot pace to be maintained throughout the voyage. Preparations for the presidential review are underway as details are finalized.
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Oldpoint Comfort
Evans Thas
Pacific
Ofton
Evans
Kidnaped Girl Found Near Momence After Abduction
Lillian Wulff ten years old who vanished near Chicago was located near Momence Illinois. A man and a woman described as kidnappers were arrested and identified themselves as Mr and Mrs William Jones. They refused to discuss the kidnapping.
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Kankakee
Ill
Lillian Wulff
Chicago
Momence
William Jones
Attorney General Rules on Detaining Minors in Columbus
Attorney General Ellis issued an opinion to the state charities board stating that children under 16 may not be detained anywhere near the jail. The ruling tightens or clarifies safeguards for juvenile confinement and reflects ongoing state oversight of charitable institutions and detention practices.
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Columbus
Ellis
State Charities Board
Financing Plan Proposed for Dayton Heidelberg University
W H Sunderland outlines an elaborate plan to finance a new Central Theological seminary in Dayton. The proposal envisions stock issues to founders, Heidelberg land donation, salaries for department heads, and stock sales aided by the Chamber of Commerce. It aims to build $500000 in facilities and allocate $500000 to running expenses plus Heidelberg endowment and grow the endowment toward $900000.
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Dayton, O
Beb
Central Theological Seminary
Dayton
W. H. Sunderland
Dayton Heidelberg University
A. B.shauck
A. B. Shauck
Board of Management
Chamber of Commerce
Theo, Fluhart
Heidelberg
Secretary Cortelyou Denies Cabinet Re Sign Rumor
In Woeshimeion on December 13 Secretary Cortelyou called a report that he would resign from the cabinet a lie. He dismissed the rumor as unfounded and provided no further comment.
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Woeshimeion
Cortelyou
Mrs Longworth Reported in Excellent Condition
Washington December 13 Mrs Longworth passed a good night and is in excellent condition today.
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Washington, D. C
Longworth
Child Labor Law Declared Unconstitutional
The circuit court in St. Clairsville Ohio ruled the child labor law unconstitutional. The decision dated December 13 marks a challenge to state labor regulations affecting minors.
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Circuit Court
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Circuit
Fire destroys Shawnee Odd Fellows hall and four other buildings
New Lexington Ohio December 13 The Odd Fellows hall at Shawnee and four nearby structures were burned to ashes with estimated losses of 50000 dollars authorities say the blaze caused extensive damage to the small community.
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ODD Fellows’ Hall
Shawnee
New Lexington
Ohio
Night riders rumor spurs guarding of Hopkinsville
Rumors of a night rider invasion spread in Hopkinsville Kentucky as prominent citizens guard the town. Adjutant General Johnson is due to inspect the situation and decide whether additional troops are needed.
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Hopkinsville
Theople
Fom
Johnson
Soley Saved in Cleveland Murder Case Commutation
After preparations for the execution of John Soley of Cleveland for the murder of his sweetheart, the governor commuted the sentence to life imprisonment in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
John Soley
Cleveland
Millikin Shotts Admitted to Bar in State Exam
Millikin Shotts of Hamilton passed the state bar examination, as reported by GEO with T. Blake cited. The note appears in special dispatch from the Democrat Sun of Columbus dated December 13.
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Democrat-Sun
Millikin Shotts
Democrat Sun
Columbus
Denver Wins The Democratic Meet
Washington D C Dec 13 The Democratic national convention will be held in Denver Colo beginning July 7 The national committee chose Denver after two ballots with Denver receiving decisive support from Illinois and Kentucky delegations An all cash pledge of 100000 was offered by Denver in four installments within 60 days Louisville offered 30000 plus expenses and hall Chicago pledged 24000 only
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Washington, D. C
Denver
Colp
National Committee
Louisville
Chicago
St. Paul
r/l
Poger Sullivan
Ilinois Commuitteer
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Senting
Bryan Happy With Denver Choice For Democratic Convention
Lincoln Nebraska December 13 William Jennings Bryan expressed pleasure at the Denver selection for the Democratic national convention He said he would be satisfied with any location between Boston and San Francisco and would not want to go to the Philippines or Porto Rico but would go anywhere else.
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Lincoln, Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Denver
Boston
San Francisco
Philippines
Porto Rico
Second Ohio Pythian District Convention Held in Dayton
In Dayton on Thursday the Knights of Pythias held the annual Second Ohio Pythian district convention drawing lodges from Montgomery Preble Warren and Butler counties. The event opened at Pythian castle with Humboldt lodge officers, featured addresses by Lindsey Long and William Beatty, music by the Lola lodge quartet, and later sessions with reports and impromptu talks. Supper was served 5:30 to 7 then Judge C W Dale and Grand Chancellor Kerns spoke as Miami lodge 32 conferred the Page Rank on several candidates.
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Dayton
Knights of Pythias
Montgomery
Preble
Warren
Butler
Ohio Pythian District
O’cloeck
Pythian Castle
Humboldt Lodge
E. C. Bechtolt
Frank C. Anderson
Morrow
Lindsey G. Long
J. D. Clark
Ohio
Tola Lodge
William Beatty
Toledo
Kerns
Lola
Old Guard Hall
C. W. Dale
Miami Lodge No. 32
E. C. Bechtoldt
L. Q O. Addison
H. E. Miller
Fred Goetz
Lindley Long
W. C. Kirschner
R. A. Carney
E. H. Kerr
E. W. Ellis
Terms Extended for Ohio Officials Under New Constitutional Provision
Columbus Ohio December 13 In a ruling to Prosecuting Attorney W L David of Hamcock county Attorney general Eis holds infirmary directors whose terms would expire on the first Monday in January 1908 may be held until January 1909 The extension comes through Senate Bill No 36 extending terms of state county and township officials under the new constitutional provision
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Columbus
W. L. David
Hamcock County
Eis
Paid Expenses Of The Girl In A Chicago Suit
Edward T. Pinn, who hired a London to Chicago arrangement, presented a $275.51 bill to Albert Walters for money spent in bringing Mrs Walters from England. The list details fares, dresses, wares, rent, board, and wedding costs, amid Walters’ marriage to Pinn’s hoped-for bride. Pinn, a department store collector, met the party in New York and accompanied her to Chicago before the marriage occurred. Walters works at Wells Fargo Express in Chicago.
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Chicago
Dee
Edward T. Pion
Colorado Avenue
Albert Walters
Wilcox Avenue
Pima
Victor P. Arnold
London
Pinn
New York
Forty-first Street
Walters
Wells Fame Express Company
Taylor Street
Plymouth Place
Middletown Council Adjusts Tax Collection Contract
At a city council meeting in Middletown the contract with County Treasurer Someners was approved for 125 dollars to collect taxes. Previously Engle charged 200 and then 100 was proposed but declined. Engle had set 25 cents per person, and John Roller, who had left home a week earlier, returned and was reinstated in his former post.
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Democrat-Sun
Middletown
Someners
Engle
John Roller
Preble County Teachers Association Meet at Eaton Opera House
Eaton Ohio December 13 The Preble County Teachers association will convene at the Eaton opera house next Saturday The program lists an afternoon session at 1 30 with addresses by S D Fess president Antioch College and by President Bookwalter Otterbein University plus music by Lewisburg High School and further addresses by Fess and Bookwalter.
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Eaton
Pres
S. D. Fess
Antioch College
Lewisburo High School
Lewis Bookwalter
Otterbem University
Bookw
Lewisburg High
Fess
Sousa III Ill at Home in New York
John Philip Sousa is at his Madison Avenue home suffering bronchitis and has abandoned his tour at Buffalo.
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New York
John Philip Sousa
Madison Avenue
Buffalo
Three Men Die Under Train On Lucas Bridge
Three men missing names were killed after being struck by a train on a railway bridge near Lucas Mansfield Ohio. Dee and others report the incident to authorities as unknown victims are identified.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Dee
Lucas
Back bones 3cth at Geo Rapp and Co
A short item notes back bones 3cth at Geo Rapp and Co with limited readable details. The fragmentary text mentions the company name and a product or lot but lacks clear context or dates. Further specifics are unavailable from the readable OCR.
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Geo. Rapp & Co
Poultry Show Admission Free for School Children
The Poultry show will admit school children free tomorrow afternoon.
Weather Update Snow Then Warmer Tonight
Snow and a rise in temperature forecast this evening with warmer conditions tonight. Saturday may bring rain or snow with continued warmer temperatures.
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