Surplus Funds, Court Cure, and Education Agenda in Ohio
Senator D W Crist of Columbiana coun expects a bill to use part of Ohio’s seven million surplus for a new state building or expansion to reduce external quarters costs as departments grow. Chief Justice Shauck faces no opposition for a third term. Allied Educational Association delegates meet about school legislation and educator input. Governor Harris aims to push a divorce law modeled on federal proposals delaying remarriage and imposing penalties for cruel husbands.
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D. W. Crist
Columbiana County
Capitol
John A. Shanck
Ohio Supreme Court
Bcench
Justice Price
Allied Educational Association of Ohio
General Assembly
Ohio
Harris
States of the Union
National Congress
Washington
Lamp Explosion Kills Two Schoolgirls in Indiana Rehearsal
During a Monterey prayer school rehearsal, a gasoline lamp exploded fatally burning Clara Kammes and Margaret Fox, both pupils at the Roman Catholic school in Winamae. Sisters and several children assisting to extinguish flames were burned.
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Winamae
Ind
Monterey
Clara Kammes
Margaret Fox
Fairbanks Boom Has Been Launched
Indiana Republicans at their biennial love feast unanimously adopt resolutions urging the nomination of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidency. Governor J Frank Hanly introduces the resolutions as party workers cheer.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Charles W. Fairbanks
J. Frank Hanly
Quentin Roosevelt in Romance at White House
Washington reports Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of President Roosevelt, in a romance with Miss Colvin of 1430 Rhode Island Avenue. A secret service man once searched for him when he failed to return home, but Quentin continued his visits and received a Christmas card from the girl before leaving for Pine Knot.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Quentin
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Force
Little Miss
Colvin
Clinton R. Colvin
Rhode Island Avenue
Miss Colvin
Pine Knot
Elks to Challenge Army Discharges at Brownsville
Papers prepared by Mellen & Woodbridge in New York test the legality of discharging black privates from Companies B C and D of the Twenty fifth United States Infantry after Brownsville disorders. The measure seeks to show the discharges unjustified and a violation of constitutional rights. In Middletown a meeting of the Elks approved temple construction, with Architect Webber to draw blueprints. The group plans remodeling the old Baptist church on North Main Street for about 11 000 to 16 000 dollars, creating a two story modern lodge.
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New York
Twenty-fifth United States Infantry
Brownsville
Mellen & Woodbridge
New England
United States
Democrat-Sun
Middletown
The
Elks
Webber
Covington
Old Baptist Church
North Main Street
Millionaire Pleasure Craft Probe in Murder Case
Police chief Rogers launches a systematic search of floating palaces along the Passaic river to uncover clues in the murder of a refined unidentified young woman whose nude body was found in a stag nant pool near Harrison New Jersey. The inquiry aims to expose a possible social scandal touching a millionaire’s circle.
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Harrison
N. J
Rogers
Passaic River
Griffith likely elected bank president at Citizens National
Cincinnati December 27 Griffth P Griffith appears set to be elected president of the Citizens National Bank succeeding Briggs C Cunningham who will become chairman of the board at the annual meeting on January 14 Cunningham has expressed a wish to be relieved of his duties
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Cincinnati
Griffth P. Griffith
Citizen’s National Bank
Briggs
Cunningham
Chinese Raid Misunderstanding Sparks Mass Roundup
Lethbridge Alberta on Christmas night saw about fifteen hundred men raid and wreck the Oriental quarter after rumors a prominent citizen was murdered in a Chinese restaurant. Later reports showed no murder occurred.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Oriental Quarter
Father John Cronstadt Seriously Ill In St Petersburg
St Petersburg report says Father John of Cronstadt is critically ill with a recurrence of an old malady in aggravated form. He cannot eat and his advanced age and debility make recovery problematical.
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St. Petersburg
John of
Labor Union Is Held To Be a Trust
In Cleveland, Judge Phillips ruled that if the allegations are true the Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers of America may be an organization in restraint of trade. The cutters and flatteners seek an injunction to block expulsions for working in mills using machinery and to allow withdrawal from the union. The suit contends only union members may work at the trade, a rule tied to machinery usage. The association’s demurrer was overruled and the case proceeds to trial on merits.
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Cleveland
Common Pleas Court
Phillips
Cutters
Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers of America
Telegram halts Alabama execution at last moment
Henry Thaxton, a Black man convicted of killing a white man, faced execution when a telegram from the governor arrived at the sheriff near the gallows in Birmingham. The message ordered a fifteen day suspension of the sentence, saving his life at that instant.
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Birmingham
Ala
Henry Thaxton
Train collision in fog kills three near Camden station
In heavy fog the Pemberton accommodation train rear ended the Atlantic City Express on the Pennsylvania railroad elevated tracks outside Camden New Jersey. C H Brown of Moorestown J L Garbarini of Mount Holly and T L Webster of Merchantville were killed and seventeen injured.
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Camden
N. J
C. H. Brown
Moorestown
J. L. Garbarini
Mount Holly
T. L. Webster
Merchantville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pemberton
Atlantic City Express
Four thieves face charges after midday court hearing
Mayor Thomas presided as four self confessed thieves and burglars admitted guilt in open court. Doc Emery Allen was bound over 500 for burglary and 300 for grand larceny. Mike Kuhlmann received the same as an accomplice. El William Mauutel and George Straub were bound over 300 each on grand larceny charges and jailed for lack of bonds pending grand jury action.
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Thomas
Emery Allen
Mike
Philip Kuhlmann
Allen
William Mauutel
George Straub
Butcher Miller
Foot Crushed at Pennsylvania Crossing Injures East Hamilton Man
William Brandenburger of North Parrish Avenue was injured at a Pennsylvania crossing in East Hamilton at noon yesterday. A freight train delayed workers daily at the crossing. Brandenburger attempted to crawl under cars on the second track and was crushed when the freight backed. Dr. F M Barden treated him and he was taken to Mercy Hospital.
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William Brandenburger
Pennsylvania
Hamilton
Brandenburger
Parrish Avenue
F. M. Barden
Mercy Hospital
Father Shoots Son Believing Burglar Struck
San Jose California December 27 Bertram Somers shot and killed his five year old son after mistaking him for a burglar the child was believed to be sleeping. The father is son of Robert Somers a noted temperance teacher in the city.
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San Jose
Cal
Bertram Somers
Somers
Robert Somers
Young Austrian Radivaje Rakich Fatally Shot Near Bedford
Radivaje Rakich, the youngest member of a family wiped out by vendetta traced to Lodz, Austria, was killed in an ambush near Bedford Ohio. A diary found on him recounts his escapes and pursuit by avengers. three unknown foreigners suspected. Farmers chase leads. the motive remains unclear.
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Cleveland
Radivaje Rakich
Bedford
Ohio
Rakich
Lodz
Austria
United States
Bread rises at Christmas dinner in Norfolk tale
Annie Diges Helen Ford and friends report a loaf of bread rose two feet from the table during Christmas day at their home in Norfolk They claim a genuine miracle tied to their dead mother Mary E Ford and fear a second sighting. Neighbors refuse to take the loaf.
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Norfolk
Annie Diges
Helen Ford
Mary E. Ford
Prophet Gentry backs off world end prophecy
Chicago figure Dr Win D Gentry head of the Full Gospel Mission at 106 Clark Street says his earlier warning of an apocalyptic event around January 3 may not occur. He now cites a loophole that could avert or alter the predicted disaster, leaving the date and place undecided.
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Chicago
Dee
Win
D. Gentry
Gentry
Clark Street
Editors Of Denver Go To War The Trouble
A warrant was sworn out for the arrest of Fred G. Boutils, proprietor of The Denver Post, after an encounter with former Senator Thomas M. Patterson who was knocked down and injured. The dispute stems from a long running feud between The Denver Post proprietors and Patterson, principal stockholder of The News-Times Publishing Co.
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Denver
Col
Fred G. Boutils
Denver Post
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Patterson
the Post
Senator Patterson
News-Times Publishing Company
Indiana horses in car load Sunday morning
Chas. Fallert & Co. will bring a car load of Indiana horses. The shipment is expected Sunday morning.
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Chas. Fallert & Co
Indiana
Superior court reverses $25000 damages in McGuire case
In Cincinnati on December 27 the general term under Judge Hoffheimer reversed the jury award of 25000 damages to Mollie McGuire against the H. and D. Railway. Judges Hosea and Woodmansee concurred. The ruling affects the Ferris court judgment from last summer.
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Cincinnati
Superior Court
Hoffheimer
Hosea and
Woodmansee
Mollie McGuire
H. & D. Railway Company
Howard Ferris
Foraker Will Win In Cuyahoga County
Cleveland political chatter says Senator Joseph B. Foraker will control Cuyahoga county. Sylvester T. Everett, a leading Ohio Republican, predicts Foraker will win there and notes strong support from long-time allies. He praises Foraker's recognized influence and says efforts will back his bid.
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Cleveland, O
Sylvester T. Everett
Ohio
Joseph B. Foraker
Cuyahoga Counnty
Foraker
Cuyahoga County
Everett
Pork Back Bones at 3 Center Pound Sale
George Rupp and Co. offer pork back bones priced at three cents per pound in a local grocery sale event.
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George Rupp & Co
Dr Reed to Rixey on hospital ship command
Dr Charles A L Reed head of the AMA legislative committee telegraphed Surgeon General Rixey praising his demand that a navy medical corps officer command the hospital ship relief. The dispute led Rear Admiral Brownson to resign and sparked wide naval controversy.
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Cincinnati
Charles A. L. Reed
The
American Medical Association
Rixey
Medical Corps of
Navy
Relief
Brownson
Sinking Fund Board Meets in Regular Session
The sinking fund trustees met with all members present and paid bonds totaling 10 000 in principal and interest. Walton Bowers reported 6000 received from the board of public service to cover water works bonds. Seven issues of city street bonds were declined. A 700 bond for a park plot at Main street was purchased. Then the board acted as sinking fund commissioners for the board of education and paid 1500 in principal and interest on bonds.
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Board of Sinking Fund Trustees
Walton 8. Bowers
Board of Public Service
Water Works Funs
Water Works
City Street
Main Street
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners
Board of Education
Robber Shot After Depot Robbery In Vandalia Event
In a pistol duel after the Vandalia passenger depot robbery at Smithboro one robber was shot five times and Emory Brown city marshal of Sorento DL was wounded twice. The wounded suspect’s companion was arrested and both robbers are in serious condition.
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Smithboro
Vandalia
Emory Brown
Sorento
Truster and Jarrette Conduct Trade in Cincinnati
Tallawanda notes George Truster and Frank Jarrette transacted business in Cincinnati last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Spaeth and son Joe visited with David Stump and family last Tuesday. The Trusters and their daughter Lois spent Sunday with relatives in Hamilton. Grace Jarrette entertained the writer Sunday. Stella Stump of Pleasant Grove visited Rena Spaeth last week. Mr and Mrs Peter Baecker visited Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Patrick Welsh and daughter Nellie spent Saturday in Hamilton.
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Tallawanda
George Truster
Frank Jarrette
Cincinnati
John Spaeth
Joe
David Stump
Lois
Hamilton
Grace Jarrette
Stella Stump
Pleasant Grove
Rena Spaeth
Peter Baecker
Patrick Welsh
Nellie
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George T. Blake
Columbus
Fairbanks
Quentin Roosevelt
the Elks
Citizen’s National
Pather John
Alabama
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Senate
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
DR. Reed
Reed
Pals
Marshal
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