Ohio Senate Adopts Centennial Celebration Plan
In Columbus on April 15 the Senate approved a Foster resolution authorizing the Ohio archaeological and historical society to organize the centennial celebration of Ohio's statehood with seven honorary commissioners named by the governor. The insurance bills were amended and others progressed, including a St. Louis exposition commission bill.
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Foster House
Ohio Archeological and Historical Society
Ohio
Senate Committee On Insurance
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Archer Fish and Game
Fish and Game Commission
Silberberg
Cincinnati
State House
McKinley
State House Park
Ohio Penitentiary
State Canal Commission
Board of Administration
Toledo
United States
Noon Time Determination Enables Insurance Payout
Akron, April 18. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that noon refers to solar noon at Akron, which is 11 27 standard time. Thomas Mier had a fire policy on his saloon taken at 11 30 standard time, saloon burned at policy noon, and the court ordered the insurer to pay $2,000.
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Akron
Supreme Court
Thomas Mier
Ohio
Mier
Four Ohio youths in boat capsized on Ohio River
Four Warrenton youths rowing toward Tiltonville were capsized by a towboat wake near Bellaire. John Venum and John Bonner were rescued from the overturned skiff while Harry Venum and George Barcus perished just yards from shore after ignoring pleas to swim to safety.
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Bellaire
Warrenton
Ohio River
Tiltonville
John Venum
John Bonner
Harry Venum
George Barcus
Ohio
Counterfeiter outfit found at United States bank racks
A counterfeiters outfit with molds for all silver denominations was found under a bunk in a basement near the United States bank racks in Columbus. Abe Martin, a civilian employee and former enlisted man, was arrested. Silver pieces belonging to the post were found hidden in the bank, suggesting the outfit was connected to Martin. Additionally, Attorney General Sheets ruled that the insurance surcharge repayment law is unconstitutional as written but could take effect if obligations to policyholders were fulfilled prior to its passage.
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Columbus
United States Barracks
Abe Martin
Martin
Sheets
Ohio
Ohio municipal code bill shelved in house
Ohio House shelves the municipal code commissions bill after years of study costing over ten thousand dollars. The measure would have created a uniform city government system for Ohio municipalities but will not be reconsidered in this session.
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Columbus
Municipal Code Commissions
Ohio
Ohio House Passes Insurance Tax and Pension Bills
The administration insurance tax bill and the police and firemen's pension bill were approved together by the house. The Johnson bill passed in its original form, diverting 21 percent tax revenue to the state treasury, with most funds previously going to the counties.
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Columbus
Administration
Police and Firemen
House
Johnson
Ohio bans trap shooting living birds statewide law
The Bran nock bill to outlaw trapping shooting of living birds in Ohio was passed by the senate and became law. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail, or both.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Husband Sues For Divorce From His Wife Who Is Also His Stepmother
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on April 17 Benjamin Rauck filed a divorce suit against his wife who is concurrently his stepmother. The defendant had previously been married to Rauck's father, creating a complex matrimonial arrangement central to the action.
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Upper Sandusky, O
Benjamin Rauck
Rauck
Bernstein Held on Stamp Theft Charge in Columbus
Julius Bernstein a pawnbroker faced a preliminary hearing in Columbus Ohio and is held in 10000 bond to await action by the United States grand jury. Also Columbus London and Springfield Railway Co files a 1600000 mortgage with Continental Trust Co New York to secure bonds.
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Columbus
Julius Bernstein
United States Grand Jury
Columbus, C
Columbus, London & Springfield Railway Co
Continental Trust Co
New York
Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Democratic State Convention Dates Possible in Columbus
Columbus April 16 It is practically certain the Democratic state convention will be held in Columbus on June 24 and 26 or July 1 and 2. The state central committee meeting will be called about the middle of June.
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Columbus
State Central Committee
Wealthy Hillsboro farmer dies by self inflicted gunshot
Leslie Rhoades a wealthy young farmer in Hillsboro Ohio died by suicide after shooting himself twice in the revolver. He left a note saying he feared losing his mind and preferred death to insanity.
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Hillsboro, O
Leslie Rhoades
Largest funeral ever held in county for Byron Lutz
In Chillicothe Ohio on Thursday the funeral for Byron Lutz drew a record procession over a mile long and more than 200 vehicles. The Elks were set to charge for services.
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Chillicothe
Byron Lutz
Elks
Congress Debates Chinese Exclusion and Cuban Reciprocity
The Senate debate on the Chinese exclusion bill advances with amendments. Platt substitutes a broader exclusion for insular territories. the House secures a victory to close debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill amid party and factional splits. Washington updates through April 19 outline votes, amendments, and procedural shifts shaping the two major foreign policy measures.
Price surge in table foods alarms Washington readers
Washington is panic stricken by a sensational rise in table foods. In recent weeks meats have increased about 54 cents per pound and butter more than 5 cents per pound.
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Washington
Bishop Restarick Named to Honolulu See
Rev. H. B. Restarick of San Diego has been appointed bishop of Honolulu by the house of bishops in Cincinnati. He has served as rector of St. Pauls Church in San Diego for twenty years.
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Honolulu
San Diego
Cal
H. B. Restarick
House of Bishops
Cincinnati
St. Paul's Church
Peruna Credited by Women and Officials for Health Gains
A pastor's wife and former W C T U leader from Galesburg lauds Peruna for restoring health after years of decline. Letters from Mrs Anna B Fleharty and others praise Peruna's cure of female ailments and catarrhal pelvic issues, with endorsements from Dr Hartman and Congressman Thad Mahon.
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Galesburg
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Ill
Fleharty
Peruna
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America
E. L. Brown
Elliott Street
Memphis, Tenn
Esther M. Milner
de Graff
Ohio
Thad. M. Mahon
Chambersburg
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