Indicted Ohio lawmakers face votes despite bribery cases
Ohio legislature reelected to reconvene with Nye absent while five bribery indictments loom. Senators Huffman Cetone and Cetone named. representatives Nye Lowry indicted. grand jury to return further charges next week. Detectors bound over as trial pace set for Nye and Diegle.
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T. Robert Wolfe
Columbus
Franklin Rubruecht
Otha Moore
Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
Archie Houston
Representative Nye
Representative Lowry
Court House Seon
Lowry
Nye and Diegle
Huffman
Cetone
Harrison
Bailey
David H. Berry
Nye
Grand Jury
Diegle
Ohio Steamer Ohio Dock Blast Injures Five
Five men injured two fatally when a steam pipe exploded on the steamer Ohio while at her Cleveland dock during overhaul. Injured workers were scalded or struck by debris. Meanwhile, grand jury probes bribery cases and Speaker Vining reshapes steering committee amid political tension. Indictments target four Democrats and two Republicans with bribe totals from 100 to 5000 dollars. Detective Harrison testified on dictagraph operations as bills including women nine hour, Whittemore insurance, and gerrymander measures face action. Penitentiary sentences become mandatory for public official bribery.
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Columbus
Nye
Ohio
Doyle J. Watson
Franklin County
Cincinnati
Bloch
Miami and Erie Canal
Cincinnnati
Watson
Riedel
House
Senate
Haddock
Turner
Morton Laundrom
Gov. Herrick
Cleveland
Vining
Laders
L. K. Langdon
Warren County
Price Russell
Wayne County
Lawrence County
Andrews
Lowry
H. A. Marting
Ironton
Diegle
Huffman
Ohio Odd Fellows
Ad Cetone
Whittemore
A. 7. Blair
Portsmouth
Adams County
Harrison
Two Presbyterians vote blocks union plan in Steubenville
Two churches the First and Second Presbyterian meet to decide a union into Westminster Presbyterian Church of Steubenville. voting results show Yes 198 No 192 with 192 proxies, stake in debt and endowment funds totaling about 126 905 dollars. The plan outlines property values 133 105 dollars and indebtedness totaling 6 200 dollars offset by endowments and subscriptions.
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First
Second Presbyterian Churches
Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Steubenville
First Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Herald Square
North Fifth Street
Dr. Robinson
Robert Orr
R. G. Richards
Ohio
George Cochran
Cummins
Richards
Judge Richards
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Second Presbyterian Church of
Stenville
Second
First Presbyterian
Second Church
Strike grows on Pittsburg division of Penn Railroad
Pittsburg May 4. Striking shop men of the Pennsylvania railroad on the Pittsburg division say they will soon be joined by enginemen trainmen and conductors. Engineers held a two day conference at Pitcairn and called a special meeting for Saturday. Shipping clerks in the transfer department joined, bringing 35 strikers, with 200 already out Tuesday, tying up freight transfer at Pitcairn.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Engineers
Pitcairn
Rioting Surrounds May Day Strike in Chicago Area
Rioting grows as alleged hired sluggers attack strikers in Chicago May Day actions. Within 48 hours an estimated 100000 men in Chicago and six nearby states are expected to be out, mostly maintenance workers from railroads. Many strikers and strike breakers have been injured.
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Chicago
Will provisions for Earl Croskey under Croskey will
Judge Shotwell ruled on Sarah V. Croskey’s will, directing executor Joshua Moores to invest $10,000 for Earl Croskey and pay the income to his guardian T. S. Jones for the boy’s support. The court noted a $10,000 bequest at age 33 for a man of prudent habits and indicated the possibility of future determinations if needed. The will also contemplates inheritance for the boy under Mrs. Croskey’s provisions and includes a conditional provision about B. W. Viers receiving funds unless his wife dies or they separate.
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Earl Croskey
Shotwell
Sarah V. Croskey
Joshua Moores
T. S. Jones
Farl
Arguments Complete On Cox Perjury Indictment Motion
Cincinnati May 4 after five days of hearing arguments were completed on the motion to quash the perjury indictment against George B Cox Judge Dickson took the matter under advisement Even if the point is decided against him Prosecutor Hunt said he would press ahead with the fight against Ox.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Dickson
Hunt
Fortification of Panama Canal Deemed Essential by Engineer
George Chauncey Ferris, longtime canal engineer, says there should be no doubt about the United States right to fortify the Panama Canal. He notes that everyone on the Isthmus understands the entrance must be adequately fortified and reports that work on the canal continues at phenomenal speed.
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New York
Panama Canal
United States
George Chauncey Ferris
Big Ditch
Critical Mexican Situation Feared as Food Runs Low
A damaged report describes a dire Mexican crisis with food shortages and fear of an assault on a city. It notes 2000 insurrectos threatening a possible breakthrough if peace talks fail, with protection by foreign consuls and troops along the border. An attack on Agua Prieta looms as railways are disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Pasoy
Madero
Mexico
Madero Himes
Paso
Texas
United States
Agua Prieta
Execution ordered for Canton rebellion leaders
Hong Kong on May 4 reports a summary execution ordered for all leaders of the Canton rebellion. While a score of rebels remain under arrest, the principal leaders have not been apprehended.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Mrs Carnegie Improves After Hemorrhage in Baltimore
Mrs Andrew Carnegie who suffered a hemorrhage in Baltimore yesterday is much improved today according to Mr Carnegie's secretary. The report notes her condition has improved since the incident and provides no further medical details.
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Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Baltimore
Ohio Weather: Fair Tonight Into Friday
Ohio remains fair tonight and Friday with clear skies. Frost is expected in northern parts tonight, reducing wind and driving conditions in rural areas.
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Ohio
County Road to Cove Grading Hinge in Railway Plan
The Steubenville Wellsburg and Weirton Railway seeks Brooke County Court support to rebuild the Wheeling Junction to Holliday’s Cove road. The plan asks the county to cover 5000 toward grading to align with a new trolley line proposed between Steuberville and Weirton, with total remodeling costs estimated at 15000 to 20000. If denied, the railway may pursue an alternate Harmon's creek route. The county commissioners will decide and face funding questions as to the road’s future.
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Steubenville
Douglas
D. J. Sinclair
Harmon’s Creek
Gullette Farm
Bethel family hosts Marguerite Club visit
On April 28 the Bethel family welcomed the Marguerite Club with chaperone Mr. Wisner. The girls donated clothing and a $35 box presented by Miss Margaret Richards. After visiting the violet patch and children, the club left a cheerful, grateful impression. MATRON.
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Dr. Nye
Dence
Mikes
Insida Vossa Vehices
Penna. Railroad
Satur
Marks
Sarah Viers Croskey
Geo. B. Cox
John Lubey
Twelfth Ward
Frankfort
N. Y
John
Lladers
John. M
Namara
Structural Iron Workers
Los Angeles
Cove
Wheeling Junction
Marguerite Club
Bethel
Smithfield
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