Playing Politics in Federal Building Matter in Steubenville
Assistant Secretary Treasury letter and Cochran reply defend Steubenville postoffice project. Tracing 1913 to 1918 efforts by Francis, Pomerene, and Burton for federal building and a federal court, noting approvals, property purchases on Washington street, and eventual larger quarters.
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U. S "Treasury
Cochran
Office of
Treasury
Department
Washington, D. C
D. A
Tle
Steubenvile
W. B.rancis
Steubenville
E Department
Francis
Blood Purifier S. S. S. Advertises Scrofula Cure
An old fashioned warning about scrofula and impurities in the blood promotes S. S. S. as a fifty year standard blood purifier. The ad claims it nourishes the blood restores vitality and helps long standing infections. It urges readers to buy from their druggist or write the S. S. S. Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta
Rural Free Delivery Carriers Hit by Congress Delays
Washington Aug 24 The collapse of the post office appropriation bill has crippled rural free delivery. Democrats failure to act blamed for mass dismissals and longer routes with no pay raise. About 2000 rural carriers affected as 1500 routes are consolidated into longer ones and one carrier may serve two routes on alternate days. Patrons report sweeping reductions in service and delayed mail delivery.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Post Office
Justin
Service Commission
Willis
Associated Press
Yie
Commission
Washington
Geripeire
Bernstorff
Uffe
Berlin
Daughters of America State Convention At Tiffin
A historical report notes the Daughters of America assemble for a state convention at Tiffin Ohio on August 24. The article mentions carriers reforming routes and mail delivery changes, prompting protests by patrons against service curtailment and alleged demoralization of parcel delivery.
Carriers Gather Qualities Amid Drow Dealmaking
A fragmented report notes carriers poised for a deal with the Drow, outlining required qualifications and the terms under consideration. The piece emphasizes negotiations, potential standards, and the stakeholders involved in the proposed exchange.
Arabic submarine sinking stirs Wilsonesixtacy awaits action
Four days after the German submarine sank the Arabic liner two Americans died and the United States awaits official details. Secretary Tumulty spoke for the White House promising action once all facts are gathered while Secretary Lansing said state department information remains fragmentary. The administration will not push for a decision before evidence is solid and will present the case to the cabinet when convinced.
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Washigton
Aug
White House
Tumulty
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Germany
For I Ligne Eulat It Orl Sirsa Bot Ste A
A fragmented OCR note mentions a location or organization name with unclear meaning. The readable text hints at a meeting or event at a named place but lacks verifiable details. No clear dates people or outcomes emerge from the readable excerpt.
German referendum petitions fuel August political push
The German government seeks a referendum on a gerrymander law while signatures pour in from smaller counties and a deadline looms. Reported telegraphs indicate ongoing diplomatic activity with Bernstorff and notes on the sinking of a Russian auxiliary vessel.
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Ft Democratic
Australia to double enlistments and send 100000 troops
Melbourne report from August 24 notes the British appeal for more soldiers has spurred Australia to double October and November reinforcements to 10526 each. A full brigade to the front is planned in November, with 80000 already sent and 20000 more enlisted for special service, totaling 100000. A war census is proposed to assess wealth and manpower, with penalties for noncompliance and no concription as defined.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
British War Office
Navy
Jens A. Jensen
Naval Transport Department
Jensen
Australian Mercantile Marine
Troopshine
Erry A
Commonwealth
William M Hughes
Ohio lodges donate $40,000 school at orphan home
Four thousand march in a large parade then dedicate a new school at the Jr. O U. A. M. National Orphans' Home funded by Ohio lodges. Notables include National Councilor C. B. Webb of Statesville and Clara A. Dick of Shelby, with Lieut. Gov. John H. Arnold present. Canton loans the largest American flag carried by delegates.
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Jr. O U. A. M. National Orphans’ Home
Ohio Lodges
C. B. Webb
Statesville
N. C
the Daughters of America
Clara A. Dick
Shelby
John H. Arnold
Columbus
Canton
Lawler's Court headline missing
John Williams was brought back from Logan county on an abandonment charge.
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Lawler’s Court
John Williams
Logan County
Cripples to Play in Uhrichsville Exhibition Game
John Jarvis to participate Saturday in a ball game at Uhrichsville where nine one armed men will face nine one legged opponents. The event showcases disabled players in a charity style contest.
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John Jarvis
Uhrichsville
Local notices and social brief highlights from Richmond area
Mrs Brownlee of Broadacre and Richmond connections receive small gifts while cucumber supplies and cooking details appear. Notable guests include Miss Peterson and Mr Patterson, with various local visits, dinners, and a soldier Cole reunion noted among community happenings and coming events.
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Treasury Department
Jtant
Newton
The
Treasury Deent
Democratic National
Herald
George W. Cochran
Ways Means
Steubensville Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Jas. A. Lindsey
John C. Fitzsimmons
Representatives
Washington Street
Fourth
Court Streets
Taft
Senator Pomerene
Senate
Pomerene
Senator Burton
Federal Court
Chamber of Commerce
Legal Bar
Imperial Hotel
Postoffice
Steube
Postoffice Department
House of Representatives
Sator
United States Court
Ohio
Jefferson County
House
Corereseman Francis
Cham
Esternie
Peement
Grover Cleve
Daniel McConnville
Howe
Hollingsworth
United States
Francis Credit Nust
Francia
Mchughlin
National Exchange Bank
Bell
Psidence l‘ne—Bi
Creoas Bett
United
Avr Nasi
Yolease
S.S
Eltherse
Rural Service
P. D
Gressmen
Daughters OF America Assemble
Tifin
Tffifin
Dlaughters of America
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Smissal
Pevie
Fuller
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Contd
Ti Hy & Otch
Heine Favre
Ate
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Stahe An
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Orl
Sirsa Bot Ste A
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W. Mic River
West Virginia
West
Wall
York
Thomas Hin
Bruce
Propertiy
Syndicagago
A Mines International Harman
Inchat
West T
Cincinnati
MIG Electric Machine
Bert J. Swartz
Brilliant
Rodgers & Clark Co
Brilliant, Ohio
Dye
Tor
Gue
Vincent Heisher
Rm and Son
Worth
Nesday
Hmond
Eterson
Rev
Tal
Elijah Cole
Jennie Scott
Cole
Thompson Am
Arvey
York State
P. A. Gille
rs. Brownlee _ Louise
Richmond
Stewben
P. Tterson
Day A
Sharon
Mr. Tterson
Gille
Harrison
Lisbon
St Rg
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Sed Hollow
Mrs. Earl Lyson
Mr. Ier
Aes
Lawson
McLean
Old Scott
Philadelphia
Ipson
Ft Springfiel
Peterson's
Nelley Irvine
Eisberger
St of the Wee Oberts
Hfield
Soldier Cole
Helen
Lester L
Pitts
Hops
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