Presidential boom managers react to Roosevelt out of race
Washington officials report managers for Taft Hughes Cannon Fairbanks Cortelyou and others are pleased Roosevelt has declared he will not run in 1908. The move sparks a scramble for delegates with anti administration camps arguing Taft gains and conservatives narrowing the field. The Washington Herald notes Roosevelt remains a possible candidate and could still affect nominations alongside Bryan.
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Washington
Taft
Hughes
Cannon
Fairbanks
Cortelyou
Knox
Kraker
Roosevelt
Republican National
William H. Taft
Washington Herald
Ownel
Bryans
Conductor Mehollin Killed By Train At Wellsville
John Mehollin a C P railroad freight conductor from Mingo Junction to Conway yards was struck and killed at the Eighteenth Street crossing in Wellsville about 9 PM. His body found later by Engineer H O Johnson. Mehollin 30, resident of Cadiz Harrison County and member of Belle City Lodge BR T Steubenville had been with the railroad five years and recently promoted to conductor. He was in charge of the freight train and stepped from the rear of the train to reach the yard office when struck by the Growler. Remaining details describe his injuries and the arrival of family members and the mourning within the Mingo community.
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John Mehollin
Mingo Junction
Conway Yards
Wellsville
C. E. Robinson
Norman Young
Mehollin
Fithen
Charles Medellin
Cadiz
Mingo
Mehellin
Medellin
Potters Association Reaffirms Prices After Daylong Meeting
The United States Potters Association met in Pittsburg to decide on selling prices, reaffirming the list adopted last year. A morning session saw a committee appointed to review the list. The committee, including H P Knoblock and W E F Wells, reported in the afternoon and the old price list was re affirmed after further discussion.
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United States Potters’ Association
Pittsburg
H .P. Knoblock
W. E F. Wells
George C. Thompson
John McNicol
East Liverpool
O. H. Sebring
Sebring
A. G. Dale
Charles Howell Cook
J. N. Morris
Trenton
J. R. Warner
Toronto
Charles Gosser
Coshocton
James Mayer
Beaver Falls
Mrs Longworth Undergoes Successful White House Operation
Washington December 12 Surgeon General Rixey announced that Mrs Nicholas Longworth underwent an appendicitis operation at the White House performed by Dr Firiey of Baltimore. He reported the procedure perfectly successful and her condition satisfactory.
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Washington
Rixey
Nicholas Longworth
Firiey
Baltimore
White House
Taft Nomination Talk as Vorys Visits Ohio
Columbus dispatch reports Commissioner Vorys in Cincinnati consulting with Hamilton County leaders about potential two state conventions in Ohio. He declines to confirm plans while noting possible investigation, praises Roosevelt stepping aside, and says it helps Taft’s nomination though no date for the state primary is announced.
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Columbus
Vorys
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Roosevelt
Taft
Goldfield Mines Resume Operations Amid Strike Tension
Goldfield Nevada reports resumed operation at the Consolidated and Florence mine and Nevada Goldfield reduction works with 150 workers back. Electrical Workers' Union walkout threatens power supply as General Funston’s arrival is anticipated this afternoon. A delegation has urged Bishop plant workers to join the strike.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Electrical Workers’ Union
Consolidated and Florence
Nevada Goldfield Reduction Works
Nevada- California Power Co
General Funston
Bishop
Assassination of Macedonian revolutionary leaders in Sofia
In Sofia on December 12, Boris Sarafoff and Garanoff were shot after a conference, ending their roles in uprisings against Turkish rule. Sarafoff was linked to the Ellen Stone kidnapping, a mission American teachers later freed after U.S. pressure. Garvanoff was equally renowned among Macedonians.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris Sarafoff
Garanoff
Sarafoff
Balkane
Ellen Stone
United States
Garvanoff
State to audit public service returns for tax honesty
The State will examine books of all public service corporations in Ohio to verify honest tax returns under the gross earnings excise tax. Included are street and steam railways electric light and power gas and water companies. Peter Outcault of Cincinnati and J H Mc Giff of Ashtabula appointed to lead investigation.
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Columbus
State Board of
Peter Outcault
Cincinnati
J. H. McGiff
Ashtabula
Representative Clayton Introduces Anti Term Limit Resolution
Washington December 12 Representative Clayton a Democrat from Alabama who authored the anti third term resolution today introduced a House resolution congratulating the country on President Roosevelt declining to run for another term.
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Washington
Clayton
Alabama
House
Roosevelt
Grain Market Closing Prices in Chicago
Grain prices in Chicago on December 12 closed with wheat at 93.14, corn at 54.75, oats at 50.4, and pork at 12.85 per unit. The report reflects a day's activity across grain and pork markets.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee Sets Convention Time and Place
In Washington the Democratic National Committee began a session to pick the convention time and venue. Louisville and Denver show strong interest while Chicago and Cleveland drop out. Support coalesces around Bryan for the nomination with Douglass of Massachusetts favored for second position.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Louisville
Denver
Chicago
Cleveland
Bryan
Douglass
Massachusetts
Banker in San Francisco Confesses to Falsifying Records
J Dalzell Brown, imprisoned manager of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Co, confessed to the State Bank Commission that he falsified the bank's records. The penalty is ten years in prison for each offense.
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San Francisco
Cal
J. Dalzell Brown
California Safe Deposit and Trust Cor
State Bank Commission
State Troops Guard Hopkinsville Against Night Riders
A company of State militia arrived in Hopkinsville Kentucky this morning and is guarding the town against further raids by night riders that are threatened.
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Hopkinsville
Three Cars Wreck On Pan Handle Train No 20
At Black Run station near Trinway a broken flange on the first coach of Pan Handle train No 20 derailed the lead car and two sleepers causing severe bruises to several passengers. Edward Horn of Coshocton, 45, sustained a head cut and a badly bruised shoulder. Cars were moved to Columbus for repairs.
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Black Run
Trinway
Murdock
Demuth
Edward Horn
Coshocton
Columbus
Dennison
Centenarian Christopher Long Dies in Amsterdam
Christopher Long died Sunday in Amsterdam at age 100. The resident was buried Tuesday. one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Wilson of New Somerset, survives.
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Christopher Long
Amsterdam
Aaron Wilson
New Somerset
Weather forecast for Ohio and Washington region
The weather bulletin from Washington on December 12 reports cloudy skies tonight and Friday across Ohio with a probable snowfall on Friday. Citizens are advised to prepare for wintry conditions and possible travel delays.
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Washington
Ohio
Christmas Mail Delays Backlog Prompts Advice
Post office guidance repeats to mail packages early for Christmas as crowds overwhelm carriers. In unrelated news, Joseph Snyder, former Martin's Ferry superintendent, announces candidacy for Republican state school commissioner to succeed Commissioner Jones.
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Post Office Department
Santa Claus
Steubenville
Ohio
Joseph Snyder
Jones
Martin’s Ferry
Safety Board Sees Fire Dept Succession Added
The Board of Safety met last night and retired August Hemp a fireman at the Reliance house. The resignation of Fireman Harry Fink who goes to the Coshoc ton fire department was accepted and George Archer was appointed to fill the vacancy. Matthew Kessler was appointed a fireman in place of Hemp.
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Board of Safety
August Hemp
Reliance House
Harry Fink
Coshocton
George Archer
Matthew Kessler
Hemp
Judgment Against City for 2350 Dollars Threatens Execution
Annie Esther Stansberry sues the City of Steubenville in U S Court for 2350 dollars plus costs. The judgment, authorized to be paid by Council earlier, remains unpaid. Solicitor McGowan says no funds are available to satisfy the judgment.
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Annie Esther Stansberry
City of
Steubenville
United States
McGowan
MAY LOSE WAGNER
Pittsburg, December 12. Hans Wagner, famed baseball star, contemplates a long rest due to persistent rheumatism in his right shoulder. Friends say he may skip next season, informing President Dreyfus and Captain Clark, though officials expect him back when the season opens.
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Pittsburg
Hans” Wagner
Wagner
Barney Dreyfus
Fred Clark
Pirate
Shortston
Lost Boy Seized After Vanishing From Fair
Police in New Philadelphia picked up 14 year old Allen Mitchell who says he recently worked for farmer Webb near Cadiz. He separated from his mother at the Smithfield fair and hasn't seen her since. He received a letter saying to meet her there, and he is unsure whether his mother's new name is Lenhart or Everhart.
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New Philadelphia
Allen Mitchell
Webb
Cadiz
Smithfield Fair
Lenhart of
Everhart
Circuit Court Judges Debate Unconstitutional Child Labor Clause
The Ohio Valley faces a major ruling as Circuit Court judges at St. Clairsville signal they may strike down parts of the state child labor law governing minor employment after 7 pm. In the case State of Ohio vs T A Rodefer glass makers of Bellaire the state argues the provision overreaches while defense cites broad sweeping terms. The courtroom exchange included jokes from Attorney Tallman about exceptions and the need for after hours work for youths, with a decision awaited as potentially pivotal for manufacturers.
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Circuit Court
Lawhbie, Burrows and Cook
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Ohio Valley
State of
T. A. Rodefer
Bellaire
Learned Court
James Tallman
Rochefer Glass Company
Attorney Tallman
Toronto school teacher charged with whipping two boys
Miss Strain of Central building room No 1 was ordered to appear before Toronto’s mayor tonight over allegations she whipped Clyde Floyd and William Daniels, ages about nine and ten, with a hickory stick causing head injuries. The incident allegedly followed a shove as pupils lined to go home. an affidavit and hearing were planned after the school board criticized the teacher and requested an apology.
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Miss Strain
Central Building
Toronto
Clyde Floyd
William Daniels
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Monongah
W. Va
C. & P. Growler
J. A. Merollin
Conway
Harrison
Gen. Funston
Ellen M. Stone
Democratic National
Mittee
XMAS
Ed Early
Saftey Board
Matt Kessler
Stansberry
Judge Laurie
Burrows
Cook
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