Cost of a Seat in the Senate Brice Faces Big Money Tests
Ohio’s Democratic candidates race for the U S Senate deny buying votes while evidence of heavy spending appears. Calvin S Brice is seen as leading but not secure with money poured into campaigns and talk of defections and alternative candidates like Thomas Neal Hurd and McMahon discussed as potential nominees.
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Rainbow of Promise Clouds Over Brice Contest
A Columbaes staff correspondent reports lawmakers in Columavs hesitate to declare their vote. most keep intentions private despite knowing likely choices. The race narrows to a final week with Brice showing signs of a rainbow of promise amid shifting allegiances.
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Decks Cleared for Action in Legislative Nominations
A staff correspondent reports that Democrats nominated Hysell for Speaker in the House and Senate by acclamation after noon caucuses. Minor offices sparked bitter fights amid signs of a cross-party price strength, while Republicans met in gloom with few exceptions favoring the prior assembly’s officers.
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Hurd Leads Brice Supporters in Northwestern Ohio
Frank Hurd arrives as a top advocate for Brice in Ohio praising tariff reform and Brice’s leadership in the Democratic party. Al Carlisle backs Brice while Ward pursues legal action to pressure the candidate. Brice expected to win caucus nomination and election.
Senatorial caucus eyed for midweek in Ohio House action
Corunna Ohio January 4 reports say Democratic House members want an early senatorial caucus date. The Belville led caucus voted to form three member committees to confer with the Senate on fixing the date. A Senate committee was appointed for the conference. A report is expected Monday when the final act may be announced.
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Body of Gettysburg Man Found in Lake
The decomposed body of Aman Welty, of Gettysburg, Pa., was found in the lake at Madison street, identified by a Gettysburg National Bank book and knives in his pocket. The man, about 45, of medium build, wore a dark suit and is believed to have died by his own hand.
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Black Tongue Fever Rages in Monongalia County
A telegraph report from Parkersburg dated January 4 describes an epidemic of black tongue fever in Monongalia County West Virginia. The Burns family near Morgantown lost four members, prompting local aid and orders to relocate and burn the residence to halt spread.
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Oil Producer Burned in Gas Vein Accident
William Shaffer a wealthy oil producer of Franklin Pa was badly burned last evening when his derrick struck a heavy gas vein in East Sandy. Gas filled the derrick and ignited from a fire. Crew escaped but Shaffer was trapped and severely burned with life despaired of.
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Beheading Scare Hits Bedford County Candidate for Sheriff
A serious accident near Beprord leaves Job Beegle, a well known Grand Army man and Democratic sheriff candidate, nearly decapitated by a broad ax that slipped from a blade. He remains alive but in grave condition with slim chances of recovery.
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Brakeman Korns Killed in Cincinnati Yard Accident
Lima Ohio January 4 George Korns a 27 year old brakeman was killed at midnight in the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton yard here. He was the sole victim of the incident and the cause was not immediately known.
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English Capital Flows Into U S Industries Reach 205 Million
A Sun report outlines English investors placing about $205.5 million into American industry over 18 months. It notes breweries, flour mills, coal and ice ventures, land development, and other stakes, led by English middle class buyers and several large-figure purchases.
Albany Breweries Attract Syndicate Bids
Albany January 4. The English syndicate in Albany focuses on breweries but has only absorbed the Albany Brewing Company so far. Other targets include Amedell Bros. with 70 000 to 80 000 barrels annually and Taylor Brewing with 12 000 to 15 000 barrels, though stock transfers were not completed.
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Investments Buy Two English Breweries for Two Million
A January report notes English capital purchased two Cincinnati breweries, one in Cincinnati and one in Aurora Indiana, paying $2,000,000 for both.
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Large Minnesota Purchases Reported by British Syndicates
British syndicates have deals pending for Minnesota assets including St. Paul breweries worth 1 million dollars Washburn Flour Mills at 1.5 million quarries across Minnesota at 500000 and St. Paul real estate at 500000 with negotiations still in progress from St Paul January 4.
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English Syndicate Gobbles New Orleans Breweries
A special telegram reports that an English syndicate has acquired all local breweries in New Orleans. The dispatch notes substantial English investment in the area, including phosphate rock interests and river land. Overview cites about 825000 dollars invested in phosphate ventures and related properties in the regional market.
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English Capital Buys Betz Brewing in Philadelphia
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports that the Betz Brewing Company attracts English investment totaling nearly 1,000,000 in debentures after Great Britain funded the venture last spring. Prohibition fears slowed purchase but officials expect interest and dividends to benefit debenture and preferred shareholders. McDowell firm denies selling and Bergner & Engel ties remain unconfirmed.
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English syndicates invest in Chicago area mines and breweries
English-led investments in Chicago totaling 8 225 000 dollars with potential to reach 12 million include acquisitions and negotiations for Wacker and Birk and McAvoy Brewing, Schmidt Brewing and Reits and Bro docks. Rumors also point to Fraser and Chalmers mining machinery works and Milwaukee Peoria property deals.
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English Capital Faces Quiet New England Market
New England offers few sellers as English investors gain footholds in breweries and tanneries. The Frank Jones Brewing Company in Portsmouth New Hampshire and a Boston plant sold to English interests. A syndicate paid 3 6 5 0 0 0 for the Portsmouth brewery and pledged 10 million for tanneries in New England and New York, with management staying in local hands.
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Too Good to Let Go Buffalo Brewers and Elevator Men Hold Fast
Buffalo January 4 Elevators and breweries have been targets of British capitalists but no solid investments have occurred. Brewery properties remain profitable and owners are reluctant to sell. Elevator owners have not seriously considered English overtures and negotiations have not culminated in action.
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English Invests in Otis Iron and Steel Works in Cleveland
English capitalists acquire the Otis Iron and Steel Company in Cleveland for a total investment of 4.5 million dollars. Negotiations spanned several months and began around July 1, with completion reported on January 4. The deal marks a significant foreign ownership milestone in the city’s industrial sector.
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Otis Iron and Steel Company
Duel Turns Fatal as Men Fight with Ax at Pine Mountains
A quarrel over ownership of stilling tools led William Thomasson and Grant Burrell to duel with an ax near Pine Mountains. Thomasson died from multiple wounds after Burrell struck him in the back. Burrell fled to South Carolina, later returned home and assaulted his wife before again eluding arrest.
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Receiver seeks account of $100 in Topeka Insurance case
Judge Guthrie grants the receiver of the Topeka Insurance Company authority to compel Secretary Fuller to account for $100 allegedly in his possession. The order allows the receiver to hire counsel to recover amounts misused by company officers for policyholders. Names such as J. B. Bustos and others appear in the charge of misused funds.
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London Gripped by Influenza Epidemic Across City
London faces a severe influenza outbreak with an estimated 10,000 residents affected. The illness spreads from barracks and jails to hospitals, taxing medical staff as mortality figures rise and public calm gives way to concern across the capital and European cities.
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40 000 Grip Cases Paralyze Chicago Police Fire Forces
Doctors report 40 000 grip cases in Chicago with malignant forms and rapid pneumonia. Police and fire departments take heavy losses as many officers and firefighters are sidelined. A warm rain and oppressive air worsen conditions across the city.
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Boston Grippe Mortality Drives Week Death Toll
Boston reports 327 deaths this week with about 40 percent attributed to acute lung disease tied to la grippe. The mortality rate, estimated at 40.77, marks an unusually high week compared with the same period in 1889.
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Bank Teller Henry D Winkler Dies in Influenza Strike
Charleston dispatch reports Henry D Winkler a Kanawha Valley Bank teller died today from influenza after a long battle with asthma. The young man was described as exemplary and well respected in the community.
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Wealthy West Virginia Victim Dies in Charleston Incident
The Dispatch reports the death of Henry D. Trinkler a wealthy resident of Charleston West Virginia following a city incident. Details remain sparse.
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Winter Death Toll Reaches Record City High
New York reports 1,202 deaths in the latest winter week the highest number ever for a winter week and surpassing last summer totals. Doctors call the influenza epidemic worsened by climate while noting children seem exempt as several deaths occur among police and residents.
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Influenza cases spike in Saybrook and Bloomington
A January report from Broomixetos Indiana notes nearly 100 influenza cases in Saybrook and many more in Bloomington. The illness claims a Bloomington woman’s husband from New York and mentions a local Belle Barnes as a related surname.
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Dom Pedro’s Mind Faltering After Empress’s Death
From Oporto January 4 dispatch reports ex Emperor Pedro I I experiencing severe distress after his wife Empress Teresa’s death. He shows vacant stare and mutters incoherently while officials watch. doctors fear his condition is critical and his mind may have given way.
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Norwegian steamer Harold Hadfager burns cargo for fuel
The Norwegian steamer Harold Hadfager arriving in Philadelphia from Probolingo after 93 days ran out of coal. Severe gales after Gibraltar forced burning of cargo and rigging to reach Delaware Bay. Tug Volunteer supplied coal at the capes before docking late last night.
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All Quiet at Punxsutawney as Work May Resume
Punxsutawney January 4 All is quiet with no trouble expected until the works resume with non alien workers. Superintendent Haskell reportedly orders a Monday restart at all hazards. The Sheriff plans writs of ejectment for 45 families and will issue more notices next. Pinkerton guards stand by without warning.
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Pittsburg and Virginia Railroad Named President and Plans
The Pittsburg and Virginia Railroad stockholders elect ex Governer Hughes Lee as president to connect Virginia ore beds with Pittsburg furnaces. Archbishop Ireland denies rumor of cardninalship and U S delegate appointment without funds in Saint Paul.
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Island site eyed for near city factory complex
Investors backed by attorney C C Dickey push to develop a river island as a premier manufacturing site near the city. Plans include possible iron or steel plants, new railroad connections, and land purchases from owners and agents. Several families face spring eviction as work begins, with details withheld pending formal steps.
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Randall Club Prepares for Columbus Inauguration Trip
The Randall Club plans a January 13 excursion to Columbus to attend Governor-elect Campbell's inauguration. Arrangements by Columbus Democrats include entertainment and welcoming features for visitors, with high hopes to rival Cincinnati’s Duckworth Club.
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Insurrection Suppressed in San Salvador Region
January 4 report states the Cas Catalan insurrection in San Salvador was crushed. General Rivas, the insurgent leader, fled the country and was captured in Honduran territory. The dispatch notes the rebellion’s collapse and the leader’s detention.
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