Harmon of Ohio
James A. Edgerton portrays Judson Harmon as a leading Ohio presidential prospect. The piece links Harmon with Taft and Foraker, notes their common Ohio origins, legal careers, and college ties, while recounting Harmon’s college pranks and wartime father confrontation, ending with reflections on his conservative stance.
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James A. Edgerton
Cincinnati
Valio
Ohio
White House
Taft
Foraker
Judson
Superior Court of
Harmon
Haneh
Yate
Cornell
Normau
Iran
Tealesom
Washington
Harmondor
Cincinnati figures in race for president hints
The discussion notes Harmon Foraker and Taft poised for presidential goals with Cincinnati as a potential home front. It traces Harmon’s shifts from Liberal Republican to conservative Democrat and contrasts views on Bryan versus Harmon, arguing the nation has moved beyond old positions.
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Judge Harmon
William Howard Taft
Mkehvise
Democratic Party
Armidlfe
Roosevelt
Jeffries
Cleveland
Harmon
Scobey
Bervuiston
Joslin
Cincinnati
Washington
Tareada
Nestiny
Superior Court of
United States
Foraker
Taft
Philippines
People’s Party
Primo
Greeley
Federal Officials Discuss Farm Settlement Aid Plan
Seth Farnsworth of Chicago and John Kills of Boston met with Secretary Wilson to promote fed support for suburban farm schools as a remedy for unemployment. Wilson said states and cities must establish enterprises and provide land near towns, with free expert demonstrations and seeds offered to help the unemployed.
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Washington
Pen
Seth T. Farnswork
Chicago
John Kills
Boston
Uemples
St. Louis
Agricurr
Wilson
Farvasiz
Fed
Girl and Child Die Saving Boy in Train Crash
In Cartersville Georgia Lilly Ma Whine twelve and David Rogers six were struck by a train as they walked beside the tracks. Lilly, trying to save the boy, carried him to safety but both were crushed to death. Their bodies were mangled beyond recognition.
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Cartersville
David Rogers
Frei
Lilly Ma. Whine
Markets Report United States Grain and Livestock Prices
Indianapolis and Chicago bidding shows mixed grain and livestock values across commodities. Receipts include hogs 7 500 and cattle 1 100. hogs range 3 75 to 4 65 while lambs reach 7 40. Chicago markets show cattle 3 25 to 6 15 and hogs 3 00 to 4 46. New York and East Buffalo quotes noted for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with varied ranges.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
Reliance on Architect Cited in Capitol Conspiracy Trial
Former Governor Pennypacker testified at the Pennsylvania capitol conspiracy trial about the board of grounds and buildings approving furnishings contracts. He praised Huston's work as a great achievement while admitting ongoing reliance on the architect's certification and noting disputed billing totals and savings from Sanderson’s furniture contracts.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Board of Grounds and Buildings
Capitol
Snyder
Mathues
Shumaker
Joseph M. Huston
Sanderson
Huston
Commonwealth
James H. Stevenson
Senate
House
Stevenson
Last act in Stoessel treason trial over Port Arthur surrender
In St. Petersburg on February 19 the trial of Lieutenant General Stoessel nears closing as the prosecution drops re buttal and the accused, in a firm voice, takes full responsibility for Port Arthur. He asks for the death sentence if the surrender is deemed a crime. The court is due to render its decision today.
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St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Flood Victims Suffer As Ohio River Rises
Evansville Indiana February 19 reports from towns along the lower Ohio river show continued rise of all side streams. The White river at Hazleton is submerging many lowland houses and there is considerable suffering among flood victims.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Hazleton
Community note from Linton on John Masters case
Linton Indiana reports a short note dated February 19 mentioning John Masters aged fifty or older with ties to Vandalia. The fragment references an unidentified event or status in the community.
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Linton
Ind
John Masters
Vandalia
Silence Bounds Unspoken Campaign Boost in Congress
In Washington on February 19 Speaker Cannon’s anniversary speech sparked a renewed push for his candidacy as Boutelle urged plain people to back Cannon in coming months. The day centered on pension bills and a census act amid Senate debate on Aldrich currency and federal deposit guarantees. The criminal code revision was also discussed.
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Washington
Campon
House of Representatives
Boutelle
Cannon
House
Senate
Stone
Missouri
Bacon
Georgia
United States
Woman fined for driving tack into inmate's tongue
Miss Clara Sterling assistant matron at Tuscarawas county children's home pleaded guilty to driving a carpet tack into seven year old Samp son Fowler's tongue to force a confession. The act left the boy with a swollen tongue and unable to eat. Sterling admitted the act after humane officer and janitor complaints. Mayor Donebacher imposed a $10 fine plus costs.
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Canal Dover, O
Sampson Fowler
Tuscarawas County
Clara Sterling
Donebacher
Miss Sterling
Robert Nugen
Humane
Jackson
Welcome Fleet Arrives After Lima Callao Preparations
Four special steamers carrying 2,000 excursionists will depart Callao at dawn to greet the American fleet. Posters and arches themed with the stars and stripes will adorn Lima and Callao and be lit with electric lights forming the star spangled banner.
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Lima
Callao
Blaze Destroys $75,000 Property in Leechburg
A fire in Leechburg Pennsylvania destroyed property worth $75,000, burning two buildings housing ten business establishments and living quarters for two families. Fire officials reported total loss with extensive damage to the structures and contents.
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Leechburg
Van Reid Escapes Conviction in Burglary Trial
In Carmi Illinois on February 19 the jury could not reach a verdict in the burglary case against Van Reid with ten to two in favor of conviction. Reid claimed he was attacked by a highwayman during the alleged break in at the home of William Randolph and that he sustained injuries and was robbed.
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Flarman
Harmen
Jud Warmen
Amon
Home Guard
Young Harmon
Kirby Smith
John Morgan
France
Caesar
Harmon
Silde
Bryan
van Reid
Carmi
Ill
William Randolph
Reid
Two Soys and a Gun Chicago Tragedy
A Chicago report from February 19 details Henry Hotta a five year old killed by accidental fire from his brother James also a youth. The incident occurs in a family setting leaving questions about safety and supervision.
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Chicago
Henry Hotta
James
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