Ohio Valley Delegation Presses for Nine Foot Ohio River Depth
Ohio Valley Improvement Association delegates urged Vice President Fairbanks to back a nine foot depth from Pittsburg to Cairo using movable dams and locks. The group sought doubling of the army engineers corps and discussed a potential 500 million dollar bond for waterways. House member Burton signaled he may not chair the rivers and harbors committee next term, hinting at a move toward senate or cabinet roles.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Fairbanks
Capitol
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Cairo
Corps of Army Engineers
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Ohio
Taft
Street Prosecutor Fines Lane Madam In Odd Hunt
Jesse Mickle appeared before Judge Richards on an indictment for keeping a house of ill fame. It was her third appearance, she was fined 200 dollars and costs and sent to the workhouse for ninety days. The sheriff and deputies struggled to locate her as the house was reportedly empty and a hidden closet hid her until the secret door opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Mickle
Richards
Busy Day Receptions at Three Different Homes
Washington December 16 Judge Taft and Speaker Cannon will confer this afternoon on tariff matters with Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee in attendance. Taft plans a luncheon at General Clarence Edwards home with Philippine visitors, a reception by delegates from the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress at Thomas H Walshs home, and another reception at Mrs Townsends house.
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Washington
Taft
Cannon
Ways and Means Committee
Clarence Edwards
Philippines
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
Thomas H. Walsh
Townsend
Whereabouts In the Meantime Close Mouth Policy Pervades His Vic tims
In a Dec 16 report from New York, hints of higher ups in the Fidelity Funding Co case surface as parties pursue a strict silence until Patrick Keiran is located. Police say he is not in Philadelphia or New York, lawyers deny knowledge, and hundreds of detectives search in vain for the missing president and $1.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fidelity Funding Co
Patrick Keiran
Philadelphia
Weather outlook for Ohio turns cloudy and warmer
Increasing cloudiness across Ohio with warmer temperatures. Friday expects more clouds and a chance of showers in the afternoon or at night.
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Washington
Ohio
Widows Claim Ingersoll Speech Award Fight
Washington court approves a $138000 estate award for a 1891 jury speech by Col Ingersoll in the Montana will case of Andrew J. Davis. Davis died 1890 leaving contested heirs and a will challenged after Ingersoll received $5,000 retainer and $95,000 contingent, with verdict favoring contestants. The widow as executrix sued to secure payment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Robert G. Ingersoll
Andrew J. Davis
Montana
Davis
Colonel Ingersoll
Butte
Army War Department report shows higher budget and new officer plan
Washington reports Secretary Wright's first annual war budget totaling 1 959,755,030 dollars, up about 52 million from the prior year. Major adds include 612 new officers, civil works funding, and a drive to remove underperforming officers. Enlistment totals rise to 72,628 with 41,403 enlistments in the year, while desertions fall to 4.6 percent.
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Washington
War Wright
Tait
War Department
Wright
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Hospital Corps
Phillippine
Burton Seeks Senate in Hands-Off Taft Backing
Cleveland December 16 Special Correspondence Theodore E Burton smooths path to United States Senate against rivals who publish attacks on his honesty. Backing from President elect Taft is emphasized while opponents push rumors. Burton’s record and Roosevelt Taft confidence cited to refute insinuations. supporters urge a hands-off campaign.
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Cleveland
Theodore E. Burton
United States
Burton
Columbus
Senate
Ohio
Theodore Burton
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Adam God in Kansas City Police Seek Messiah After Tragedy
Police hunt James Sharp known as Adam God after a bloody clash with officers. He trimmed hair and shaved beard since the incident. Chief Ahearn issued circulars with Sharp’s description and offered a reward for capture. Death toll rising, with Officer Mullane recovering, Sergeant Clark and bystander Selzo improving. Louis Pratt, amputee and Sharp disciple, remains under guard and claims divine guidance. Mrs. Pratt and her children detained. Mrs. Sharp jailed.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
Ahearn
Sharp
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
A. J. Selzo
General Hospital
Louis Pratt
Pratt
Castro Lands in Fordeaux From Guadeloupe
President Castro of Venezuela landed at Fordeaux France from the steamer Guadeloupe without opposition. He and his suite were driven to a hotel after disembarking this afternoon.
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France
Fordeaux
Castro
Venezuela
Guadeloupe
Cremation at Woodville Home After Fremont Fire
A Fremont fire at Woodville destroyed Dr. G. Barnes’s home and cremated the veterinarian. The postoffice there was badly scorched but saved by the fire department’s efforts.
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Fremont
Fremont, O
Woodville
G. Barnes
Minister uses telephone to reach church members
Rev I W Francis of First Presbyterian Parkersburg announces a system to broadcast sermons by telephone to members unable to attend. West Virginia Western Telephone Co arranged a special link tested as a big success. No collections from telephone listeners.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
I. W. Francis
First Presbyterian Church
West Virginia Western Telephone Compan
One Killed and 25 Injured in Railroad Wreck at McKenzie
Reports say one man was killed and 25 injured when the Northern Pacific North Coast limited train fell ten feet from an embankment near McKenzie North Dakota. Rescue crews and investigators hastened to the scene as details remained scant and officials prepared a full report.
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Fargo
VN. D
Nec
McKenzie
N. D
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
Dow
State Treasurer Favors Present Depository Plan Over Bidding
Columbus report by State Treasurer Charles C. Green opposes competitive bidding for state funds. He warns bidding could concentrate deposits in city banks and raise risk, backing the current arbitary depository system that spreads funds across 64 counties. Green cites $126000.45 annual interest at 2 percent active and 4 percent inactive, with deposits withdrawable on demand.
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Columbus
Charles C. Green
D. S. Creamer
Creamer
Fullington
Denman
Green
Esen
Depository Board
United States
Shed Fire Threatens Market Street Business District
A morning shed fire behind the J. H. Hawkins & Co. building on Market Street damaged the shed and its contents. Firefighters confined the blaze after sparks spread from rubbish burning in a yard. Chief Martin urged an ordinance to ban burning rubbish near stores to prevent future fires.
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J. H. Hawkins & Co
Market Street
Ten Cent
Martin
Fireman Perrin Saves $20,000 From Express Car
In Spokane on December 10 Fireman Perrin showed presence of mind aboard a Great Northern train. He uncoupled the mail and express car to leave the cash behind and the bandits fled with only a couple of registered ponches.
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Spokane
Wash
Perrin
Great Northern
U S Steel Purchases Standard and Pressed Steel Cars
Pittsburg news reports United States Steel Corporation has closed a deal in New York to acquire Standard Steel Car Co. with plants at Butler and New Castle Pennsylvania and Hammond Indiana, and Pressed Steel Car Co. plants at McKee's Rocks and Pittsburgh. The purchase consolidates two major steel car makers, aligning with US Steel's strategy to control iron and steel manufacturing from ore and coal to finished products.
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Pittsburg
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Standard Steel Car Co
Butler
New Castle
Hammond
Ind
Pressed Steel Car Co
McKee's Rocks
Resolution condemns mileage grab at Ohio Grange session
Day, Columbus, Dec 10. Among resolutions introduced at today’s Ohio State Grange session is a condemnation of the mileage grab in the recess of the seventy-seventh general assembly. The resolution says the excessive mileage was caused by a law error and criticizes legislators who drew the full amount. Delegates expect debate but many favor voting it down to pursue other reforms. Other resolutions oppose repealing the county local option law and urge various reforms and state aid measures.
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Columbus
Ohio State Grange
Seventy-Seventh General
Grange
TL. Calvert
State Department of Agricultural
United States
Knights of Pythias Meet at East Liverpool Pleases Delegates
The Steubenville district meeting of the Knights of Pythias drew about 60 delegates from Steubenville Mingo Junction Toronto Snips Wellsville Wellsburg W Va Chester and New Cumberland. After luncheon Toastmaster Harry J Clark introduced members who gave witty remarks and spoke on the order’s history and principles. Speakers included Spence Wallace B T Rutledge E B Minor Hon E W Hill George Art J Johnson W A Schrieber James Van Dyke and William G Beck. Recitations and a monologue were also presented.
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Knights of Pythias
East Liverpool
Steubenvile
Mingo Junction
Toronto
Snips Wellsville
Wellsburg
W. Va
Chester
New Cumberland
Harry
J. Clark
Ndges
Ove
William G. Beck
Stephenville
Toy Mission Seeks Gifts for Local Children This Christmas
The Toy Mission Committee plans its fifth annual gift distribution in the city. Support from residents has helped supply toys and useful goods such as mittens scarves caps and sweaters. The mission operates from Stanton School basement with teachers visitors and a truant officer coordinating child requests and donations.
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Toy Mission Committee
Jesus
Stanton School
Davis Acquitted in Murder Case After Night Jury Deliberation
Omaha reports Charles E. Davis acquitted of murder in the Dr. Frederick Rustin case after a juror held out for manslaughter, delaying verdict until final tally.
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Dr. Rustin
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Frederick Rustin
No Verdict In Ruef Case at Last Report of Jury
San Francisco December 10 The Ruef jury had not agreed overnight with reports showing ten to two for conviction The jurors are said to be on the verge of fist fights and prospects of a verdict are slim Enormous crowds gather at the courthouse as attorneys exchange charges of subordination and perjury
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Ruef
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Boy dies after head injury in schoolyard incident
Elmer Bowers aged 16 died after three days unconscious following a blow to the head with a shinney stick wielded by a playmate in Uhrichsville on December 6. The death ends a tragedy in a local youth dispute.
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Uhrichsville
Elmer Bowers
Christmas toy drive aims to brighten local children
Donations of toys books candy clothing or any item to make a child happy are welcomed and may be sent to the room on Friday and Saturday before Christmas December 18th and 19th so gifts may be sent with Santa Claus in time. Contributions received at Loy Mission 401 N Sth St Miss Jessie Myers treas Womans Club 418 N 4th St Mrs W B Re ey 432 North Fourth St.
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Santa Claus
Hugh T. Clark
Loy Mission
N. Sth
Jessie Myers
Treas
H. H. McFadden
Womans’ Club
N. 4Th
W. B
North Fourth St
Illness of famed glass maker Robert J Beatty worsens in Columbus
Robert J Beatty, longtime official of Federal Glass Co, was stricken with apoplexy Tuesday evening on Parsons Avenue Columbus and hospitalized at his home 71 North Monroe Avenue. Directors say condition improved slightly today. relatives report hopeful signs. Beatty historically led Beatty & Sons and later Beatty Bros before joining Federal Glass ten years ago. He owns Fox Hall, Holliday's Cove, where family summers and livestock care occur.
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Robert J. Beatty
Columbus
Beatty
Parsons Avenue
North
Monroe Avenue
Federal Glass Company of Columbus
Fox Hall
Holliday’s Cove
the Cove
Steubenville
Finess
A. J. Beatty & Sons
Tumbor
George Beatty
U. S. Glass Co
Beatty Bros
Tiffin
Federal Glass Co
Fox Fall
Holliday's Cove
Potter association elects officers at Washington meeting
At the thirtieth annual United States Potters' Association session in Washington D C officers were chosen. Joseph Mayer of Beaver Falls Pa is president William Burgess of Trenton N J is first vice president H A McNichol of East Liverpool O is second vice president A M Maddock of Trenton N J is secretary treasurer Charles Ashbaugh of East Liverpool O is secretary. Committee chairs include John N Taylor East Liverpool for executive W E Wells East Liverpool for labor Col W A Rhodes East Liverpool for art and design Born T Cartwright East Liverpool for membership and John M Fope Trenton N J for price list.
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Washington
D. C
United States Potters’ Association
Hotel Raleiga
Joseph Mayer
Beaver Falls
William Burgess
Trenton
N. J
H. A. McNichol
East Liverpool
A. M. Maddock
Men’s League Session Closes Inspiring Steubenville Conven tion
The final session of the Men’s Leagues of the Steubenville district met at the United Presbyterian Church of East Livernor Tuesday evening. The afternoon conference was excellent with many points on men’s work. About two delegates and friends were served a sumptuous banquet by the Young Ladies’ Missionary Society. New officers were elected for the coming year: President Charles Smith Steubenville, Secretary R. J. Stevenson Yellow Creek, Treasurer James Irwin Richmond.
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Steubenville
United Presbyterian Church
East Livernor
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Charles Smith
R. J. Stevenson
Yellow Creek
James Irwin
Richmond
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