Ohio House Dumps 50 Bills In One Day Amid Flood Aid Push
The Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio House passed 50 measures, including Bigelow’s revocation of Cincinnati traction company’s 50 year franchise, while Senate eyed quick adjournment. Emergency flood relief bills, Bernstein home rule resolution, and a major agricultural commission bill also moved forward with expected Senate action.
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Time Deposit Rates Proposed by State Treasurer
The state liability board plans to place 150000 of its surplus funds on time deposit instead of keeping a checking account. The board holds 230000 in hand and draws continually. small drafts and premium receipts keep expenses below income. Checking accounts would earn little, while time deposits could yield around 5 percent.
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Good Roads Bill Nears Enactment After Senate Amendments
The Hite bill levying one half mill annually for nine years becomes practically law as the house agrees to senate amendments. It replaces the defeated good roads bond issue and is expected to raise about 4 million dollars each year for road construction and maintenance across counties and markets, with total estimates near 35 million dollars over nine years.
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Army Engineers to Probe Causes of Ohio Valley Floods
Secretary of War Garrrison selects a five colonels and majors to form a board to survey the Ohio valley floods. Lieut. Col. Shunk from Pittsburg will chair the panel. members include Jervey Cincinnati Rand Cincinnati Bromwell Cleveland Oaks Louisville Alstaater Wheeling. First meeting in Cincinnati to begin a thorough war department inquiry. The panel aims to uncover causes and aid remedial legislation for Congress. Opposition to flood relief funding persists from Rep. Fitzgerald and Rep. Sherley who call for defense reimbursements only after work is done.
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Pittsburg
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Cincinnati
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Cleveland
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Louisville
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Wheeling
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State Finances Ties With Columbus Bank Run Aid
In Columbus Ohio state treasury messenger Z R Jackson testified that $40000 of public funds were used to stop a bank run at the defunct Columbus Savings and Trust Co in January 1905. The hearing also revealed that funds supported construction of the Harrison building across from the Capitol.
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Bonfire of pianos to burn flood ruined instruments
In Dayton and Hamilton a bonfire will consume hundreds of flood damaged pianos. Local firms report large losses as pianos left waterlogged by the disaster hold no value and will be disposed of quickly by this unusual method.
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Columbus Hotel Threatened by Devastating Fire
A spectacular fire in wholesale row of the Chittenden block caused a 25000 dollar loss. The Chittenden hotel was for a time in danger and Columbus fire department fought the flames including flood relief station threats. The building itself escaped damage as goods were moved out.
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Ohio game and fish commissioner resigns to oppose bill
Paul North of Columbus resigns from the Ohio game and fish commission to lead a drive to keep the agency as a separate state bureau. He argues a pending bill would consolidate the commission with others under a department of agriculture.
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Paul North
Ohio Game and Fish Commission
Department of Agriculture
Grove City Voting Dry in Beal Law Election
Grove City Ohio a village of about 1000 votes to prohibit saloons in a Beal law election The tally was 117 for closing all four saloons and 114 for keeping them open making the town saloonless for the first time in history in Franklin County Ohio.
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Franklin County
Fire in No 7 mine checked after days of blaze
Logan Ohio miners battled a long fire at Pittsburg Coal Co. No 7 mine in Murray City. They sealed air passages and smothered flames to save surrounding streets. Officials estimate losses could run into thousands as a second fire in a week endangers the business district. New Straits are petitioning council.
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Dayton to Import 1000 Workmen for Clean-Up Campaign
Col H E Talbott orders 1000 additional workers to join 500 from Chicago in West Dayton camp under military rule. Rehabilitation advances amid looter crackdowns as county jail holds suspects in a West Fifth Street club raid with jewelry and silver loot. Gov Cox says militiamen stay until business improves and no unease remains.
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President Favors River Improvement Plan
President Wilson backs federal work on inland streams to prevent Ohio floods. He directed army engineers to survey needed public works and ordered Capt. John J. Kingman to Columbus with another engineer to assist. The president awaits damage reports from Dayton, Hamilton and other recently inundated cities.
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Talks on crop betterment in Cincinnati fair plan
The Cincinnati chamber of commerce agricultural committee will work with the Hamilton County Agricultural Society to add educational features to the Carthage fair. Lectures on soil treatment and seed selection will be arranged to promote crop betterment with cash prizes for wheat and corn exhibits. The committee will consult A. P. Sandles of the State Board of Agriculture. D. L. Sampson of the county society pledges full support.
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Ohio State Board of Agriculture
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Municipal dance a success in Cincinnati
The first city dance in Cincinnati drew over 1,200 at Music Hall with Mayor Hunt and Mrs. Hunt in attendance. Officials plan weekly events and a $20,000 municipal dance hall, with architects already at work. Factory workers, shop girls, society ladies, and uplift-minded men mingled under the Women's Civic Commission's auspices.
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Cleaning Up at Ironton After Flood
Emerson McMillin of New York, who began his career in Ironton, sent a $1500 relief check. The council appropriated $10000 for emergency relief and cleanup. The state board of health supplied lime and sanitary precautions are in place as industries resume operations.
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Springfield to vote on charter government change
Springfield council passes ordinance to hold June 10 election on adopting a new city charter. An 18 member commission would draft the charter if a majority approves the change. The vote proceeds without opposition.
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Springfeld
Ohio Flood Death Toll Surges Across Cities
Magazine writer Sloane Gordon describes Ohio flood devastation with Hamilton hardest hit. He urged credit easing and legal changes to rehabilitate. figures show 500+ drowned and 100,000 homeless across Dayton Columbus Hamilton and other cities.
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Hairpins Through the Ages Highlight Gold Cyrus Pins
The article traces hairpins as decorative items from ancient Salamis to medieval Europe. It notes gold pins from Salamis now in the British Museum, Saxon brass and gold pins with garnets, and biblical mentions of pins in Jael and Delilah. It covers 14th to 16th century shifts in pin production and prices in France and England.
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Postum touted as coffee substitute cures many ailments
A reader reports relief from heart palpitations headaches and chronic dyspepsia after quitting coffee for Postum. She cites testimonies from a state W C T U president and others who credit Postum with eliminating fatigue and digestive issues. Look in physicians offices for The Road to Wellness.
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