Graft Exposé Promises Shakeup in Ohio State Departments
Governor Harmon and Attorney General Denman file suit to recover public funds and commissions alleged paid by a stationery firm to state fire marshal’s department attaches. An anti graft crusade extends to bank books and former state treasurers as Harmon's expert audits deposits before 1904.
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United Press
Columbus
Judson Harmon
A. G. Denman
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Federal Union Surety Company of
Indianapolis
W. S. McKinnon
Trust Bank of
Cleveland
Harmon
Denman
Mareshal
H. D. Davis
U. S. Marshal
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Gov. Harmon
Opening Sessions Start Congress Second Year In Motion
Opening ceremonies at the Capitol mark the start of the second session of the 61st Congress as crowds fill the galleries. Senate prayers, roll calls, and formal notices set the pace for a long session with memorials for deceased members and a new House member seated.
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Washington
Senate
Diplomatic Corp
Zero Weather Heads This Way Halts Northwest Rail Traffic
Zero weather moves from the northwest causing a snow storm with abating conditions. Rail transport and inland communications are weakened as a Northwestern switchmen strike delays trains. Telegraph lines fail between Bisma rk and Western North Dakota and Fargo and Grand Forks. Fargo reports six and a half inches of snow.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Bismarck
North Dakota
Fargo
Grand Forks
Montana
Aviator Fernandez Killed in France Plane Crash
Paris December 6. Aviator Fernandez died when his aero plane fell forty feet at the Delabraque Aerodrome near Antibes during a neg machine test. The defect in the mechanic caused the fatal crash.
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United Press
Paris
Fernandez
Delabraque Aerodrome
Antibes
Calhoun Named as Crane's Successor as Minister to China
Washington reports William J. Calhoun of Chicago has accepted the post of minister to China. The Chinese government has indicated satisfaction with the appointment according to a State Department announcement.
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United Press
Washington
William J. Calhoun
Chicago
China
Anti Penrose Fusion Ticket May Boost Munson Run
Attorney C Larue Munson of Lycoming County may head a Democratic Independent Republican fusion ticket for Pennsylvania governor. The slate likely includes D Clarence Gibbons for lieutenant governor and Major William H Berry for secretary of internal affairs.
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C. Larue Munson
Lycoming County
New Castle
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Munson
Lawrence County
Philadelphia
D. Clarence Gibbons
Law and Order Society of
William H. Berry
Delaware County
Guffey
Lewis
Emery, Jr
Jere
Black
John J. Green
Green
Emery
Lincoln
Union Labor Referendum
Commonwealth
Democratic State Organization
D. Clarence Gibboney
Wanamaker
Prohibition
J. Lee Plummer
Roller Egan Terrorizes Pickets In Western Style
William Egan strikebreaker at Greer tin mill led a gun attack on strikers on Mahoning avenue with Charles Payne and Mack Anderson. A revolver fusillade wounded no one. all three were arrested and Egan and Anderson fined $25 by Mayor Lusk. Payne was discharged after claim of innocence.
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William Egan
Greer Tin
Charles Payne
Mack Anderson
Mahoning Avenue
Egan
Anderson
McConahy
Steel mill laborer dies after fall into cupola
John Pavalish, 31, a steel mill laborer, fell headfirst into a cupola while wheeling coke with companions. He was rescued but died almost instantly from gases and burns. He lived at 514 Societa Street with a wife and two children. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church Tuesday at 3 AM, burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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John Pavalish
Pavalish
Dunn and
Rice
Lved
Societa Street
Old Country
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
15 Years for Morse in Bank Wreck Case
Charles W. Morse once a New York millionaire must serve 15 years in Atlanta penitentiary for wrecking the National Bank of North America. The Supreme Court refused to review his case after a long federal appeals fight parallel to actions by Gompers Mitchell and Morrison.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
Ice-King
New York
Atlanta
Circuit Court of the Southern District of New York
Morse
National Bank of North America
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Supreme Court
Stringdreaker on Long Avenue
A report notes a stringdreaker incident on Long Avenue with limited readable details. Authorities investigate the scene and collect evidence as witnesses are questioned.
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Tag UO
Long Avenue
Unknown shooter wounds Clark Smith in Fifth Ward
Clark Smith, a Shenango tin mill roller and strikebreaker, was shot in the back at the corner of Long avenue and Howard alley last night. He identified the assailant as a former mill employee and said he would recognize him if seen again. The gunman fled toward South Jefferson street. Officer Ralph Young arrived soon after. Dr. L. W. Wilson attended Smith at his boarding house.
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Clark Smith
Long Avenue
Clark
Shenango Tin
Smith
Shenango
Howard Alley
Union National Bank
Mill
L. W. Wilson
Supreme Court to Review Gompers Contempt Case
The U S Supreme Court agreed to review the contempt ruling against Samuel Gompers President of the AFL Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison in the Bucks Stove and Range case The decision was announced by Chief Justice Fuller The three officials will not face jail immediately and a rehearing was granted The involved parties spoke of free speech and free press rights and possible new laws or constitutional amendments if the court rules against them The case timeline suggests hearings could occur within sixty days with a final decision possibly taking up to a year
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Washington
Wright
District Court
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Circuit Court of Appeals
Darlington
Buck Stove and Range Company
New Castle
Thomas C. Humphrey
The
Trades Assembly
Bucks Store and Range Company
Humphrey
Death of George H VanHorn Shocks Local Community
George H VanHorn 50, a prominent coal dealer and cement contractor, died suddenly at home Sunday around 10:15 AM from heart trouble. He leaves wife and five children. funeral Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the residence with interment in Oak Park cemetery. he held memberships in multiple lodges including Masonic Lodge No 433 FF and A M.
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The
Elks Lodge
George H. van Horn
Delaware Avenue
Mr. VanHorne
Mr. van Horn
van Horn
Clarion County
Walter
Cumberland Avenue
Fred Skidmore
George, Jr
Leroy
Marietta
Masonic
B. P. O. Elks
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Protected Home Circle
Orangemen
Lodge of the Craft
No. 433
Oak Park Cemetery
Bessemer Man Cleared of Assault Charges
Steve Malana of Bessemer was discharged by Alderman Ranney this morning for lack of evidence after being charged with assault and malicious mischief.
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Steve Malana
Bessemer
Alderman Ranney
In Memory of Departed Elks at the Opera House
Memorial services for the Elks lodge were held at the opera house with Leo F. O'Brien of McKeesport delivering a praised address and Charles C. Robingson delivering a moving eulogy. Several members including George H. Van Horn Charles F. Wink John Matthews William Wesley Cubbison Phil F. Daly and Alonzo O Keelan were remembered with fond details of their lives and deaths. The tribute closed with reflections on memory and faith.
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Elks Lodge
Leo F. O’brien
McKeesport
Elks
Opera House
O'Brien
Charles C. Robingson
William Wesley Cubbison
Emily C. Clifford
Phil F. Daly
Famous R R Cases Remanded Back by U S Supreme Ct
Washington December 6 The Supreme Court refused to consider the Southern Pacific versus Interstate Commerce Commission suit on grounds the circuit court erred in expediting act considerations and remanded the dispute for proper proceedings The court also remanded the Baltimore and Ohio case over coal car distribution in West Virginia Also noted Miss Ellen Long of East Street spent Saturday in Pittsburgh.
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United Press
Washington
Circuit Court
Northern District of
California
Supreme Court of the United States
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Local pastor urges early Christmas shopping to aid overworked workers
Rev. A B McCormick of Central Presbyterian says do your Christmas shopping early to bring joy to clerks, delivery and mail staff overwhelmed by the rush. He links the message to communion and notes widespread urging from newspapers and consumer groups.
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A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Consumers’ League
Miss MecKaLian Arrives in City to Visit Saklems
Miss Virginia MecKaLian of Fresno California has arrived to spend time with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Samuel Saklem of North Mill Street.
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Virginia MecKaLian
Fresno, Cal
City
Samuel Saklem
North Mill Street
Rev. J. S. Martin to Preach at Beaver Falls Church
The Rev. J. S. Martin of Beaver Falls will fill the pulpit at the Reformed Presbyterian church next Sunday prompting local parishioners to attend for a sermon by the visiting clergyman.
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Martin
Beaver Falls
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Death Notices for Local Residents
Deaths: George H. Van Horn aged 50 of 536 Delaware Avenue. Mrs. Rose White aged 57 of 10 Epworth Street. John Pavalish aged 39 of 514 Sciote. Miss Sara B. Kelly aged 20 of 117 West Wabash Avenue.
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George H. van Horn
Delaware Avenue
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