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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1908

Page

5

Race Track Seats Stir Ohio Delegation Rift At Convention

Ohio politics and race track gambling battles dominate the scene as Clark and Jones are seated at the Republican national convention in Chicago amid a heated Tenth District struggle. The conflict includes Bannon versus Johnson, seating disputes, and a dramatic shift in delegates as Debates over party control echo through Columbus and Portsmouth.`

Clark and Jones Republica Washington Hotel National Committee Chicago Ross Bub Clark Jd Eawin Jones Jackson J.C. Cintty Wellston AW. H Joseph Clatts W. A. Nizh Fropton Jesse I. Batenin Piketon Elmer Dover Hiss A. Fi. Johnson Tranton Clark Portsmouth Kelward Jones Issie Altidavits Charmar Harney Ball Bannon Lin Johnson Seiote Adams Jackson, Gallia Panwyrenes Stevenson Colorado Fulton Oregon Clark-Jones Ohio Wenimous Jonsressmah Tannon

Takes tumble into canal near thirteenth street vowle wen

Charles Gelner of thirteenth street vowle wen fell from the Towpath into the canal Thursday noon while a wheelbarrow pushed by friends Dick Morris Fed and Grover Odle toppled him. He sprained his right ankle and was unable to walk, his companions assisting him back to shore.

Charles Gelner Thirteenth Street Vowle Wen Behner Dick Morris Fed Grover Odle

Big Steamer Gue Awa Carribbee Arrives in Savannah

British steamer Carribbee from Matanzas bound for New York ran aground off Savannah on June 1. One sailor was drowned, the rest of the crew were landed by the Morrimark.

wSavannah Carribbee Matanzas New York Dunestic Morrimark

Didek to be hanged in a pending case at spring court

An entry notes Didek’s application to the court was denied with a warning that the execution is scheduled for tomorrow. Details mention Buggies and Harness at Stahler’s and reference to a TL Weds supreme court proceeding.

Didek Springheld. TL Jerry Dillek Weds Supreme Court Bill Sens Lao

Acquittal in HNTGHGOCK Case Reported

The text reports an acquittal in a case involving Raymond Mitchell, the comedian, who faced charges and was released. The fragment mentions additional details about a trial and references to Brown Cultivators at Stabler's, but the full facts are unclear from the damaged OCR.

T Ask Sime Raymond Mtchewk Enaine Brown Cultivators Stabler'a

Blind Girls at Home After Transportation Mixup

Two blind girls from South Ports Misses Motts and Vanderpool returned from a state tour in Louisville for summer vacation. A transportation error left them in Vanceburg, and they refused to alight at the point until the next port. Local authorities later learned the mistake was not their fault. A horse belonging to Oscar Boyne frightened on Car Run Wednesday, reared, and broke the shafts. Mr. Boser at Harrison Simon's home rushed out to prevent a runaway.

Motts Vanderpool South Ports Emronth Louisville Vanceburg Oscar Boyne Boser Harrigon Simon

Labor pleased With new labor laws in Columbus report

Columbus June 11 Labor is well satisfied with the labor legislation passed by the last general assembly according to F T A Robertson Canton legislative representative of the American Federation of Labor He presented his report to the executive committee noting sixteen measures were enacted The Adaboe Act and the Metyzer bill abolishing the doctrine of assumed risk for railroad workers were highlighted as key gains Labor fought for this legislation for years.

Columbus General Assembly T. A. Robertson Canton Sperson

Taft Machine Grinds Out Delegates

Taft delegates secured a majority as contests filed with the National Republican committee were wiped from the books. The First and Eighth South Carolina districts backed Taft. Tennessee votes also favored Taft, shaping committee make up and platform declarations amid a Taft-dominated convention outlook.

Chicago Sime II National Republican Committee Taft Duns Vorys Myron Herde Soitien Sigte Tio Baamer Civione Tndigna Fairbanks South Carolina Tennessee

Gannon Guilty Plea Delayed Sentencing In Columbus Case

Nelson A. Cannan, ex agents for the Trinidad Waving company, pleaded guilty in Columbus to bribing former assistant city engineer Beck, who is now a fugitive from Jaydee. Sentencing postponed until next September.

Columbus, O Hima 1i Nelson A. Cannan Lhea Clevelams Trinidad Waving Company Beck Jaydee

Lodge Inspection Promises Royal Arch Ritual and Banquet

Mr. Vernon Chapter Royal Arch Masons will resume its usual inspection Thursday evening at the lands of Captain William E. Evans of Chillicothe. Both the Most Excellent and Royal Arch degrees will be exemplified on one candidate and the exercise will conclude with a banquet.

Mr. Vernon Chapter Royal Arch Masons Wiliam E. Evans Chillicothe

Resolutions By Brewers at Milwanker Wisconsin

The United States jewelry association favors temperance resolutions in Milwanker on a session day. It advocates eliminating objectionable features of distilled liquor profiles and defines temperance as moderation rather than abstinence. Also notes Degree Team Drilling and Modern Woodmen drills at Kradall's ball ahead of a board camp meeting at Poria with travel on the O and O line.

Milwanker Wis Tyne United States Jrwery Association Wosdmen Kradall's Poria

Water waste will be checked by board actions

The public service board will curb water waste caused by hydrants left open. Leaking hydrants across the city lead to large losses. Offenders face shutoff and reactivation only after a one dollar penalty. John McGrew resumes duties as manager of Henry Frownie's barber shop in Charleston, W. Va. Mae shows marked health improvement after a long rest.

Board of Public Service John McGrew Henry Frowiie Charleston W. Va Mae

Ill Do Just What Webb Did by Lonnie Conley in Ohio

Lonnie Conley and his wife faced a frightening scene at their brick cottage at Front and Chillicothe streets on Wednesday night as Conley threatened with a gun then a knife while shouting the line about doing what Webb did. The wife escaped to police headquarters and refused to swear out a warrant, fearing further harm. The couple, longtime residents from Carroll County, Ky, have a history of disputes, with neighbors noting Conley's drinking and past abuse. Police intervened but the wife refused formal action, and Conley prepared to reclaim household goods from the Samuel Horehow Co. warehouse where he works.

sMidavits Brill Bannon Ohio Patt Nangsters Henry T. Bannon J Clark and Jones Hitchcock National Committee Tealands Hin National Levetus Johson Gaiato County Lonnie Webb Sonnia Webb Webb Conley Samuel Horehow Co I Yain Conlas Carlettsburg Margotfin County Sam Anne

Order grants auto owners temporary number tags in Ohio

In Columbus Ohio an order authorizes motorists to use private number tags for thirty days or until the state can supply official tags. The action grants immunity from arrest for not displaying the standard tag and explains the secretary plans to issue provisional numbers, with owners free to use any tag until replacements arrive.

Columbus Dune IL Miampson Nity

Search and Seizure Law Attacked in Ohio Case

Columbus, June 11. The search and seizure law is attacked in the Rowlands v Ohio case argued before the supreme court. Rowlands sold liquor on a cancelled prescription in Oberlin, a dry town, and was fined. He appealed, challenging uniform application of the law and the constitution’s equal enforcement provision.

Columbus Rowlands Ohio Supreme Court Oberlin Evenit

Wealthy endowment push marks Western College commencement

The fifty third annual commencement at Western College for Women in Oxford Ohio featured President J P Gromel announcing the endowment fund was nearly raised. Recent bequests include Mrs Walter Smith Dayton 60000 Andrew Carnegie 50000 Irving Drew Portsmouth 3000 25 000.

Hamilton Pune Western College For Women Oxford Ohio J. &. Gromel Agenoiian Walter Smith Dayton Andrew Garnegie Irving Drew Portsmouth

State to Use 25000 for Scioto County Road Work

A 25 000 check from the State Auditor was received by the Scioto County Auditor for county road work. The money stems from good roads legislation. 16 Ohio counties used similar sums while others faced spend restrictions. County commissioners plan to choose road projects subject to Highway Commissioner approval.

Scioto County Tynes Ohie Sei

Night Riders Vary Close to Portsmouth in Kentucky Visit

Band of Night Riders reportedly approached Portsmouth as tobacco lands of Volney Thompson in Freat near Horn, Kentucky were visited Tuesday night. Beds were raked and every plant destroyed, while Mme. Thompson offered no clue to the guilty parties.

Portsmouth Volney Thompson Freat Horn Mme. Thompson

Harmony 1H Democratic state convention in Kentucky

Lexington Ky June 1 Des yulopments last night indicate the Democratic state convention this afternoon will be harmonious. Six delegates at large with two thirds of a vote each will be chosen instead of four and will include Beekhan and Haldeman after the different factions. They will be instructed for Bryan.

Lexington Beekhan Haldeman Bryan

Has C Kline Taken Wife in Huntington?

The article reports a questioned marriage involving C Kline and Miss Minerva Briggs of East Eleventh Street. It notes a midnight flight toward Huntington possibly for a wedding planned Thursday morning, while Briggs’s mother says no wedding will occur and the daughter may go to Toledo instead.

Charles Wine Barney Donley Hlevsont Gay Streeta Hod Ted Minerva Briggs Luntington Kine Sha Afijlerya Toledo

Doerff Found Guilty In Community Hearing

Doerff Llonry Doerf was found guilty by Mayor Morgan at Thursday’s hearing after neighbor Mrs. Wren accused him of abusive language at her home. He was fined $5 and coats. Thomas represented Mrs. Wren and Beatty the defendant. Also noted: B4 inch adjustable window screens for 25c at Stehler's.

Llonry Doerf Wren Morgan Coats J. 4 Thomas T. G. Beatty Stehler’s

Weather Talk from Portsmouth Before the Storm

A lively, conversational weather note from Portsmouth describes a warm Friday ahead after several damp days. The piece teases readers with cheerful small talk about the wit of the forecast and promises details for tomorrow including Ohio and West Virginia on June 11. It forecasts fair tonight and a warmer Friday.

Umawares Portsmouth Ohio West Vu

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