Tragic Wreck Claims Val Johnson At Elk Creek Bridge
Val Johnson, famed motorman and former Hamilton police captain, died within an hour after a collision between a passenger car and an express engine near Elk Creek Bridge north of Truston. Dozens injured as glass shatters and seating collapses, with multiple passengers knocked from cars. Johnson leaped to save others but was fatally hurt. investigations point to alleged operator negligence and a halted express car needing repairs.
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Obig
Elk Creek
Truston
Val Johnson
Haimilton
Charles D. Matises
Alfred* Hill
Pridential
Life: Insurance Company
J. McCray
Walt
Trenton
Sherees
Joe Brosey
Johnson
Bowe
Mark Millikin
Min
Hamilton
Frederick G. Mueller
Journal
Mr. Mueller
Tla
Jones
Wxeallo
Alfred
Hill
Middletown
Mr. Till
Mr. Hill
Mr. Jones
Lilis
Janos
Joxe
Kun
Mbrey
Detroit
Mich
Johngon
Johigon
Tomson
Awards Begin Under U S Voluntary Employers Law
Columbus April 26 The first awards under a voluntary employers lability law were issued by the Ohio state board Tuesday. Lem Fridley Delphos received the first allowance and Robert Sigman of Columbus drew the second. Fridley suffered a crushed injury while employed by the Delphos Manufacturing company on March 14 and was incapacitated for work from that time to April 15. The Singer amputated leg led to two thirds of a weekly wage of 12 dollars for three and a half weeks totaling 28, plus his doctor's and surgeon's bill of 25, making his total allowance 53.
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Columbus
Harding interview favors socialism over Roosevelt
In Canton Ohio on April 26 Warren G. Harding, former governor candidate, said socialism would be preferable to Roosevelt and offered his views in a broad interview. He noted prior campaigns against Harmon and framed his argument around policy contrasts and political strategy.
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Canton
Warren G. Harding
Harmon
Roosevelt
Harding predicts Bryan as Democratic presidential nominee
The speaker asserts Bryan will be the Democratic standard bearer, arguing Rooseveltism would be better than four more years of tainted progress while dismissing Taft LaFollette and other potential contenders as unlikely to secure a two thirds vote at the convention.
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Bryan
Harding
Harmon
Wilson
Clark
Editor Ric Rothrock Shot Dead in Spokane Chronicle Rooms
In Spokane on April 26 editor Ric Rothrock of the Spektor Chronicle was shot to death by Richard Aleck, a laborer described as 40 years old. Aleck claimed to have been aboard the Vitanic and Carpathia and remarked there had been too much printed about the disaster. He surrendered after the act, offering no further motive.
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Spokane
Wash
Ric, Rothrock
Spektor Chronicle
Chronicle
Richard Aleck
Aleck
Vitanic
Carpathia
Uch
Rothrock
Christian Conservation congress ends after 18 sessions
The Christian Conservation congress of the men and religion forward movement adjourned after five days and 18 sessions. Chairman James G Cannon spoke on the two year campaign across 60 cities, noting 20,000 men, mainly physicians, joined active work and over a million and a half men and boys were reached.
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New York
Christian Conservation Congress
Men and Religion Forwand Movement
John H. Jowett
D. J
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Elurell
James G. Cannon
Isynen
Steel firm power to take testimony broadened
The order appointing Mr Brawe was filed in the United States District Court for New Jersey. The suit proceeded in limb bud. Mr Brown is authorized by the court to take testimony within or outside New Jersey.
Examiner Appointed in Steel Corporation Suit
Announcement from Trenton New Jersey on April 26 states Henry P. Brown of Philadelphia has been appointed examiner to take testimony in the United States government suit seeking resolution in the steel corporation proceedings. Brown will oversee the examination as part of the case brought by federal authorities.
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Trenton
N.F
Henry P. Brown
Philadelphia
Len
United States
Belated Message Permits Escape In Indiana Jail
In Wabash Indiana Charles Cornley aged 23 confessed murderer of Son Coward of Atoks Venmo was held for instruction from southern officials then released from jail here after one week Five days later a delayed message reached local police ordering them to hold the prisoner in custody
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Wabash
Ind
Charles Cornley
Cowarde
Atoks, Venn
Hoys
Willis law forces cancel foreign corporate charters
A number of foreign corporations were certified to the secretary of state and state tax commission for failure to file annual reports for 1911. The action aligns with an announced policy requiring conformity with the Willis law.
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Golombasa
Aji
Hoeemise
Willisink Inn
State i le State Tax Commission
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Ohio Electric Line
al P. Wagner
Frederick G. Miller
Allie Jones
Amanda Paper Mill
O Me. Morris
Cincinnati
Mr. Morey
Harding Paper Company
Samed Vine Jaar
Taylor and
Alvert
Hans
Jahison
Tohnson's
Val Johmson
Neil Jolson
South Monument Avenue
Baselt
Aan
Brokher
Ed. P. Johnson
Hig
Jrerson
Jenks Tadge
I. A. Jones
Txrella
Hart
Worthmore
Worthmore 208 Clothing Co
High Street
Court House
Steel Corporation
Rumford
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