Solons Listen to Messages
Ohio and Georgia state politics are detailed as lawmakers hear messages on constitutional state officers, Panama Canal representation, and workers compensation reform. Gov Harmon and Speaker Swain weigh amendments, hospital plans, and proposed commissions while a Steubenville prosecutor accuses a juror spy in a separate case. In Rome nine die as a museum collapses after nearby excavation.
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Columbus
Overnor Harmon
Eclion
Swain
Harmon
Congress
United States
Georgia
Fee
Tate
Commission
Entla
Java
Panama Canal
Ohio
Cox
Smith
Welsa
Ottawa County
Greenland
Whiereland
Senate
Wallace D. Ywaple
Cor
Yaple
Enployera
State Fund
Eas
William A. Green
Governor Harmon Frees Four Prisoners in Ohio Penitentiary
Governor Harmon issued four commutations at the Ohio penitentiary. Leo Mitchell of Fulton county will serve 9 years instead of life for burglary. Anthony Bourkard of Harrison county is cut to 12 years for murder. Frank B. Lane of Springfield reduced from 9 to 7 years for burglary. Levy R. Oberlin of Akron reduces from 7 to 6 years for forgery, with term ending soon. Also notes a Columbus school board vote, Dora Sandee Bachwean elected president, and a list of Ohio postmasters.
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Harmon
Columbanus
Ohio Penitentiary
Leo Mitchell
Fulton County
Anthony Bourkonard
Harrison County
Wxorcide
Frank B. Lane
Springfield
Levy R. Oberlin
Akron
Woman Heads School Board
Columbia
Columbus Board of Education
Dora Sandee Bachwean
Neill Renominated by Taft Backing
Taft backs Dali P. Neill for renomination as plainlaibener of igbuc, with Renominated status reported in the political notes from Jeabington.
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Neill
Jeabington
Taft Dali P. Neill
Igbuc
Put-in-Bay Liquor Licenses Tied to Summer Population
Columbus Jan 8 The law would base Put-in-Bay liquor licenses on summer population from July 1 to October 1. residents plan to press for more licenses due to seasonal influx. Judge Cyrus B Winters and a delegation will argue before the committee. Also outlined is a proposal to create county tax boards independent of county assessors under a Cox administration backed reform.
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Putin-Bay
Columbus
Put-in-Bay
Cyrus B. Winters
Sandusky
Fatin Bay
Cox
Smith and Gore Call on Wilson in New Jersey
Governor Wilson meets with Senators Hoke Smith of Georgia and Thomas Gore of Oklahoma in Trenton to seek information and guidance. Smith is expected to become the president's Senate spokesman while Gore is described as a trusted lieutenant.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senator Smith
Senate
Senator Gore
Widow Endangers Babe with Strychnine Poisoning
In La Junta Colorado on January 8 widow Mrs Oren Northrop knelt by her sick two year old son s cot and prayed for forgiveness then gave the child strychnine and took poison herself Fear the child would be left to the world prompted the act The woman is dying but the babe is expected to recover
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Colorsdo
la Junta
Colo
Oren Northrop
Five Burned to Death in Farm Home Explosion
Erie Kan Jan 8 A coal stove explosion is blamed for a fatal fire at wealthy farmer William Titsey’s home near Kimball Titsey his wife two sons and a baby daughter died with Titsey found near the door as he tried to flee the blaze Also reports in Columbus Ohio Jan 8 on efforts to curb Greek letter societies in high schools with proposed permanent expulsions for violations urged by Ohio State University President W O Thompson amid concerns over student access and safety.
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Erie
Kan
William Titsey
Kimball
Titsey
Columbus
Esther Amend
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
Feneral Assembly
Thompson
German Explorer Felchner Returns From Antarctic Quest
Lieutenant William Felchner, a German Antarctic explorer, arrives in Buenos Ayres after 15 months at sea. He reports success, naming new land Prince Regent Luitpold Land and an ice barrier Kaiser Wilhelm II. His goal was to study land mass character rather than reach the pole, using wireless gear and Kubrat ponies, following Shackleton’s route toward a depot near his winter quarters.
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Antarctic
Berlin
Wiliam HL Felchner
Buenos Ayres
Felchner
Yew Land
Prince Regent Luitpold Land
Kaiser Wilhelm II
South Pole
Antarctic Circle
Wia
Ernest Shackleton
Shackleton
Nine Lads Escape From Industrial School at Lancaster
Rigorous action is being considered to end wholesale escapes at the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster Ohio. Nineteen lads escaped today and last night, totaling 17 at large and 54 escapes for the week. Names include Charles Lewis John Report John Stornisky Arthur Graff John Runk Emmet Potter 15 Coshocton who threatened a matron with a butcher knife before capture near the pursuit.
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Industrial School
Lancaster
Harriia Cottage
Charles Lewis
John Report
John Stornisky
Cleveland
Arthur Graff
John Runk
Zaneaville
Emmet Potter
Coshocton
Lfe
J. D. Cross
Flood alarm sounds as Pittsburgh braces for Ohio River rise
In Pittsburgh on January 3 a general flood alarm was issued along river fronts and movable property was moved to higher ground. Railroads along the Ohio River rerouted cars and prepared for potential flood stage of 22 feet, with alternative stations ready if needed. Ironton dispatch notes Ohio Valley Electric Railway plans to build a five mile line from Ashland to Runge ll Ky this spring, contingent on Ashland city lighting contract. Former directors Glancy Brown and ex-county surveyor Fomorin face trial on infirmary irregularity indictments. judge Bach ruled to proceed, with trials slated for January 28.
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Pittaburg
Ohio
Ironton
Ohio Valley Electric Railway Company
Ashland
Rungell
Pittsburg Capitaliata
Lesea
E H Moore Oato Insurance Commissioner Fraternal Orders
E H Moore seeks appointment as insurance commissioner after involvement with three fraternal orders. Pending confirmation, he outlines policy aims, including industry oversight and member services. Community groups comment on his leadership experience and public service record.
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Oato Insurance
Attorney General Sues Lions Owls and Reindeer in Ohio
Columbus January 3 Attorney General Hogan filed ouster suits in Franklin County Court against the Loyal Order of Lions the Order of Owls and the Order of Reindeers. The state claims violations of insurance laws by taking members for sickness and death benefits while the groups argue exemption under a clause. State Insurance Commissioner Moore backs the action amid complaints from Cincinnati Akron Dayton Toledo and Youngstown over initiation fees and monthly assessments.
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Columbus
Hogan
Frankiin
E. A. Moore
Mathematica
Cincinnati
Akron
Dayton
Toledo
Youngstown
Rockefeller Physician Says He Cannot Testify
New York January report states Dr. Walter F Campbell, Rockefellers physician, warns William Rockefeller may never testify in person before the Pujo committee in Washington. Speech could threaten his life and writing answers would be required. The throat has undergone six operations and remains seriously damaged.
Big 60 Million Annual Flood Aid Proposed for 10 Years
New Orleans reports resolutions from the National Flood Prevention and Regulation Conference urging a congressional appropriation of 60 million dollars annually for a decade, totaling 600 million. The Newlands-Bartholdt river regulation bill is endorsed but awaiting action in Congress. Found Dead In Snowdrift. Bt Clairaville, O., Jan. 8,—John Pancount, 5, a well-to-do farmer, was found dead in a snowdrift along a road near his Belmont home. Heart failure, aided by exertion to help his horse, is suspected.
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New Orleans
Newlands-Bartholdt
Congress
Clairaville, O
John Pancount
Belmont
Auke 628000 For Roads Senate Proposal In Aid
Washington January 8 Senator Swanson proposes federal appropriation of £5 008 00 to aid the state for good roads. The measure aims to improve highway infrastructure and funding details are outlined in the proposal.
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Washington
Swansos
Williams Dies in Penitentiary Hospital
Frank Williams aged 60 died in the penitentiary hospital from tuberculosis after being admitted October 25 1912 to serve a two year term for cutting to wound. Convicted in Summit county he had spent most of his time in the hospital and is survived by a cousin Miss Sallie Brameon of Chillicothe.
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Columbus
Frank Williams
Williams
Summit County
Misa Sallie Brameon
Chillicothe
London steel plant sale discussed by US Steel
London January 8 reports indicate talks to sell the Thames Iron and Steel works to United States Steel Corp. The plant was closed before Christmas, leaving several thousand out of work, and remains under a receiver. Negotiations have not progressed far.
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Trust
London
United States Steel Corporation
Thames Iron and Steel Works
Ohio Fire Loss Tops Five Million in 1912
Columbus reports 1912 fire losses in Ohio amounted to about 5 million dollars, below the previous year. Major December blazes struck Cincinnati with the Majorie Gibson House and Union Trust building causing heavy damage. Incendiary fires declined, convictions rose to 72, and a Cleveland gang of youths ages 13 to 15 admitted starting fires, aiding police in arrests and highlighting a reformative impact on arson activity.
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Columbus
Ohlo
S.11
J. W. Zuber
Cincinnati
Majorie Gibson
Union Trust
Buildfmx
Marshal Zuher
Ohio
Union
Cleveland
Mulberry Gang
Hickory Hill
Church versus court in Portsmouth church elder case
In Portsmouth Ohio a Presbyterian church congregation re elected Frank Hauck as elder after public court remarks about his alleged close relations with a young female employee. The case stirred community tensions as a lunacy warrant for Hauck's wife drew further attention to the marital dispute. Hauck serves as Sunday School superintendent and treasurer of the city Sunday School union.
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Portsmouth
Beatty
Frank Hauck
Presbyterian Church
Hayck
Pote
Ansberry to Seek Senate Seat After House Win
Washington January 8 Representative T T Ansberry of Defiance announced his candidacy for the U S Senate to succeed Senator Burton. The move followed his victory in securing a place on the ways and means committee as Hughes of New Jersey leaves the House to join the Senate.
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Ansberry
Washington
T. T. Ansberry
Defiance
United States Senate
Burton
Ways
Ways and Means
Wilson
Unprecedented Cold Threatens Citrus Crops in California
Los Angeles January 7 citrus growers battle record cold estimated losses reach 3 million dollars. Brudge pots and electric heaters kept in orchards as temperatures run 2 to 4 degrees below freezing. Cold spans Los Angeles San Diego and west of San Bernardino range. In Vancouver heavy snowstorm snarls transit. eastbound trains delayed.
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Los Angelea
Cal
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Bernardino Ronge
Grand jury to probe last general assembly graft
Columbus January 7 The January grand jury is expected to delve into graft cases tied to the last general assembly. The panel adjourned briefly as Attorney General Hogan was absent. two former assembly members, prominent Canton and Cincinnati businessmen, several state officials and lobbyists are among those said to be subpoenaed.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Hogan
Assembly
Gaid
Senaral Assembly
Canton
Cincinnati
DIVORCES AVIATOR BEACHEY IN RECORD TIME
In San Francisco on May 7 judge Graham granted a divorce to Mrs. Beachey from aviator Lincoln Beachey after a two day suit. She testified to cruelty including insulting conduct in front of friends and being left home alone at night. Property rights were settled out of court with reports of a $25 000 settlement. In Marion Ohio on January 7 Thomas B Smith rural mail carrier was granted a divorce from Harriet Smith amid alleged ties to Postmaster John J Roberts prompting a federal probe. Smith claims to sue Roberts Bull for damages of 10000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Jen
Beachey
Lincoln Beachey
Graham
Marion
Thomas B. Smith
Harriet Smith
John J Roberts
Prospect
Smith
Carmel
Roberts
Ms. Smith
Roberta Bull
Girl chloroformed on Big Four train in Pullman berth
An unconscious 19 year old girl from Jacksonville, Fla. was found bound with a cornet string in a Pullman berth on a Big Four train from Chicago near Cincinnati. A half empty bottle of chloroform was found in the bed sheets. The woman cried for help upon awakening.
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Cincinnati
Hyelya Brewert
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
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