Evans Confesses Bribery Ties in Ohio Assembly
Ohio Representative Owen J. Evans of Stark confessed to taking a $100 bribe linked to a salary loan bill and testified before the grand jury. Prosecutor Turner predicted many indictments to follow as details from Evans and other officials surface, with immunity deals shaping the unfolding scandal and steering committee actions highlighted. The case centers on legislative rot and the drive to jail or oust implicated lawmakers amid ongoing confessions.
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Columbus
Owen J. Evans
Stark
Evans
Thomas H Clark
House
Charles W. Kempel
B. C. Turner
Clark
Kempel
Weiss
First House
S. J. Vining
Miller
Stark County
Grand Jury
T. 8
Hogan
State Auditor
Treasury
Fire ring selling arson for insurance exposed in Chicago
Police in Chicago announce progress against a group described as the fire ring that offered services to merchants to burn stores for insurance. Leopold Dreyfuss, a wealthy tailor, died by suicide after confessing involvement, claiming he paid a fre tine 500 cash with a promised 1509 upon insurance collection. The investigation indicates the latest fire was deliberate and other businessmen are said to have used the gang.
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Chicago
Leopold Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
One Cent Postage Assured for Next Congress
President C W Burrows of the National One Cent Postage Association says Taft and Hitchcock assured him the one cent postage question will be presented at the next Congress session. The group will keep lobbying to secure Congressional support for the proposal.
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Cleerland
C. W. Burrows
National
One Cent
Washington
Taft
Hitchcock
Congress
Torpedo Boats Search for Aviator Vague
Six torpedo boats returned to Nice after a voyage in search of Aviator Vague who is believed lost at sea. He was attempting to fly from Nice to Corsica, and all hope of his survival is abandoned.
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Nice
Vague
Corsica
German Explorer Held for Ransom in Turkish Mountains
German explorer Richter, kidnapped a week ago near Salonike, is reported held by bandits on Mount Olympus. He demands a ransom of $75,000 for his life, and friends work to raise the money.
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Salonike
Turkey
Richter
Mount Olympus
Canton politician honored for caucus presentation
A popular two term house member and progressive advocate aided Atlee Pom erene's senatorial campaign. He presented a fellow Cantonian's name to caucus and legislature. Evans faced indictment with a Columbus grand jury testimony followed by a conference with Evans and Prosecutor Turner, though resulting transactions were not then considered.
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House
Atlee Pomerene
Evans
Columbus
Turner
Jubilee Celebration Honors Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore
Baltimore marked the fiftieth anniversary of James Cardinal Gibbons ordination and the twenty-fifth of his cardinalate with a grand, non sectarian gathering at the Fifth Regiment armory. President Taft, ex President Roosevelt, Speaker Clark, ex Speaker Cannon and Chief Justice White attended alongside noted clergy in a historic show of nationwide respect for the American church’s leading figure. Born in Baltimore, Gibbons spent youth in Ireland, returned to Baltimore to seek priesthood, was ordained at 27, and rose through church ranks to cardinal in 1886.
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Baltimore
United States
Fifth Regiment Armory
America
James
Cardinal Gibbons
Taft
Roosevelt
Champ Clark
Joseph G. Cannon
White
Supreme Court
James Gibbons
Ireland
North Carolina
Richmond
Bayley
C E rally at Second Presbyterian in Forest City
The pre convention rally at Second Presbyterian church drew interest despite low attendance. Miss Flora M. Shane of the Cleveland Unions delivered a pleasing talk with stereopticon views of local places, sparking enthusiasm and likely a large Steubenville delegation to attend the June 26 to 23 convention.
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C. E
Second Presbyterian Church
Flora M. Shane
Cleveland
Forest City
Shane
Steubenville
Class Night at Steubenville High School Honors ’11
The High School class of 11 held a large audience class night featuring an excellent musical and literary program. Highlights included the Flower Queen cantata, class history by Mary Alice Swearingen, donor remarks by Margaret Grace Herb, and performances by the High School Orchestra and vocalists.
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Rgft
Schubere
Albert Weinstein
H. H. Beach
Ethel Clair Swearingen
the Flower Queen
Odoardo Barri
Clara Belle Tweed
Steubenville High School
Parmenter
Settlement Reached in Tuscarawas Coal Strike
The coal miners strike in the Tuscarawas district near New Philadelphia Ohio ends as votes on the owners compromise are counted. Preliminary figures show 790 in favor and 319 against. The final result was not officially announced at the time.
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New
Philadelphia
Tuscarawas District
Bethany College Hold Graduation Week Ceremonies
Local residents attended Bethany college services for the graduating class of 1911 Sunday morning with many returning in the evening and remaining for commencement week exercises. The class led by President Cramblett and faculty marched to the old brick church on Buffalo creek where Alexander Campbell once preached. Field day is Tuesday, class day Wednesday, and Thursday marks the graduation exercises.
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Bethany College
Cramblett
Buffalo Creek
Alexander Campbell
Ohio Weather Outlook Sees Showers Tonight
Unsettled conditions persist in Ohio with showers expected tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures dip cooler tonight as a patchwork of showers moves through the state.
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Ohio
Class of '11 and QO reminisce on final year struggles and hopes
In a reflective piece the senior class recalls dwindling numbers from fifty six to just twenty one girls and five boys. They describe scarce social life and colors chosen for the class. Individual bios praise Melvin Rothrock, Elsie Yocum, Helen Simpson, Margaret Mooney, Fred Kaufman, Mamie Welday, Bessie Shamp, Bessie Johnson, and Clara Chalfant, noting traits and future possibilities.
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Melvin Rothrock
Melvin
Jay
M. Rothrock
Elsie Yocum
Helen Simpson
Margaret Mooney
S Pond
Fred Kaufman
Mamie Welday
Bessie Shamp
Bessie Johnson
Clara Chalfant
Bankers Bank Wrecker Defends Deposits and Losses
Thomas H. Silver Sr outlines a bank failure defense and assigns blame to malicious reports. He explains withdrawals forced an assignment, describes inflated deposit lists, and cites specific overstatements by named individuals and groups, while pledging cooperation with the assignee to settle matters.
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Thomas H. Silver
Wellsville Bank
Artack
Harry A. Smith
Saline Township
Chaney
H. C. Shaffer
Horton
Methodist Church
Wellsville
Suit Brought to Recover Financing of Brewery Corp
Attorney P P Lewis for H C Cook and F L M Low reported today that the higher court affirmed the lower court ruling granting plaintiffs 7500 plus costs in a 1909 judgment against John Puehler. With interest the total exceeds 8900. The suit sought recovery for expenses and trouble in financing a brewery corporation that Bauchler called off at the last minute.
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P. P. Lewis
H. C Cook
FL. M. Low
John Puehler
Cook Et al
Fnaneing
Buahter
Plot to Take Life of Gen Madero Foiled by Officer
Agnes Calientes reports in June that a banquet for Francis do's Madero was interrupted when lights failed and Colonel Hays seized Madero and his wife, rushing them to a train amid suspicions the citizen committee planned the plot. The incident echoes a prior assassination attempt during a farewell ball at Juarez.
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Agnes Calientes
Francis Do
Madero
Hays
Maderoists
Juarez
City Auditor Report May 31 1981 Receipts and Disbursements
City Auditor Hugh W Patterson presents the monthly financial statement ending May 31 1981 showing General Fund Safety Fund Health Fund Service Fund Library Water Works City Portion Special Assessment and P H Fire Engine House balances and disbursements. Receipts total 63 72.80 and balance carried to June 1 1981. Mexico City June 6 Madero reception planned with streets lined for a carriage ride and a public speech launching his presidential bid.
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Hugh W. Patterson
General Fund
Total General
Safety Fund— General Adm
Cescovsesense Bei
Police Dept
Eecs
Fire Dept
Cececeseuces
General Admr
Onntenema Gnaiment
General Fund Service Fund
Library Fund
P. H. Fire Engine House Fund
Isaicivaisee
Special Assessment Fund
Mexico City
Gen. Madero
Madero
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