Corn Leads in 1912 Farm Output Value at 1.75 Billion
Secretary Wilson reports the 1912 US crop value at 9.532 billion including livestock. Corn leads with 1.75 billion and 3.169 billion bushels. hay follows at 861 million. Price declines for many crops accompany the year, with cotton and tobacco rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Wilson Eaill
Department of Agriculture
Department
Weather Bureau
Beworth
Fourteen Perished In Lake Michig an Christmas Ship Lost
Drifting wreckage in Lake Michigan is believed to be from Chicago’s Christmas ship the Schooner Rouse Simmons. The vessel left Manistique with Christmas trees for Chicago nearly two weeks ago carrying a crew of fourteen including Mrs C Nelson, wife of the first mate, and was pursued by the revenue cutter Tuscarora.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Rouse Simmons
Manistique
Mich
C. Nelson
Cook
United States Revenue Ccutter
Dairy worker dies in duel with bull in pen
Joseph Retolsh of Los Angeles entered a pen to confront a bull that had killed a coworker. The animal charged before he could use his revolver knife or club, goring him to death. The bull had previously killed another employee and was confined after that incident.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Retolsh
Rudolph
Governors Rally Against Johnson Cemaron Wedding
Richmond report describes the fifth annual governors conference where leaders from several states denounced the Chicago Johnson Cemaron marriage. Governors from Massachusetts Montana Pennsylvania Alabama New York voiced support for stricter miscegenation laws or enforcement, while a separate vote censured Governor Blease of South Carolina for pro lynch mob sentiments.
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Richmond
Johnson-Cemaron
Chicago
Foss
Massachusetts
Norris
Montana
Lnter
Toner
Pennsylvania
O'Neil
Alabama
Dix
New York
Governors’ Conference
Blease
South Carolina
Democrats Plan To Revise All From Agate To Spine
Oscar Underwood, chair of the ways and means committee, said Democrats will revise the program along lines of bills passed in prior sessions. He noted hearings may begin in January and a push to prepare legislation for an extra session starting in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar Underwood
Ways and Means
Taft
Underwood
Rebels sack Valle Del Bravo for refusal to surrender women
Mexican town Valle Del Bravo in the state of Mexico was nearly destroyed by Zapatista forces led by Genovevo de la O after residents refused to deliver nineteen young women. The inhabitants fled to the hills to escape vengeance, leaving the town deserted and enduring cold and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Valle del Bravo
State of
Mexico
Zapata
Genovevo de la O
Ranche s Threaten by Forest Fire Near Montecito
Santa Barbara California December 6 Montecito a millionaire settlement is threatened by a sweeping forest fire. Several ranches have been damaged as residents flee for their lives amid the approaching flames.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Montecito
Santa Yes
Dana
Bonds Aard to Sell
The public service commission in Columbus reports failures to market new securities for several utilities. The Big Four railroad could not sell $1,578,000 general mortgage bonds above 82, so the order was revised to allow 90. Washington Gas and Electric failed to find buyers for $100,000 mortgage bonds at 5 percent, with the commission authorizing 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Service Commission
Big Four Railroad
Washington Gas and Electric Company
Washington D. C
Commission
State to Build Bindery and Reform Printing
Supervisor Crawford will urge creation of a state bindery on state land with growth future. He opposes enacting new constitutional printing legislation now and would abolish the state printing commission. He argues the commission relies on the state printer and delays payments by withholding approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
State Printing Commission
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Peace Reigns as Ohio Miners End Three-Year Strikes
State President John Moore announced an end to all labor conflicts in Ohio after a Barnesville local strike was settled. He said strike benefits will stop and savings of several thousand dollars monthly accrue to the union. The district board ordered a $5,000 relief payment to West Virginia strikers for food clothing and shelter, with ongoing support pledged.
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Ohio
John Moore
Barnesville
Moore
West Virginia
Journalists group names officers at annual conference
H. F. Harrington of Ohio State University served as secretary treasurer of a journalism teachers conference. Other officers include W. G. Bleyer of Wisconsin as president James Melvin Lee of NYU as vice president, with Talcott Williams of Columbia and F. Q. Scott of Illinois on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Harrington
Ohio State University
Conference of Teachers of Journalism
State Highway Commission Lets Six Macadam Road Contracts
Bope and Palumbo of 1710 North Fourth Street among successful bidders. Four roads to be built in Pike County at a cost of 15,682.20 dollars. total project expenditure 25,252.20 dollars for six roads.
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State Highway Commission
Bope & Palumbo
North Fourth Street
Pike County
Auditors Retrieve Back Christmas Fees Under Law
Two former county auditors received back Christmas money following aState Bureau of Accounting report. The Supreme Court ruled on fees for tax collection under the old fee system, now displaced by the county salary law. A. 8. Conklin of Delaware county gets $403.46 and Floyd Atwill of Paulding county receives $404.48.
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State Bureau of Accounting
Supreme Court
Conklin
Delaware County
Floyd Atwill
Paulding County
Senate
Month Shows Strong March for State Incorporations
The state added 187 new corporations and $2,284,000 more capital in the month. Willys-Overland Automobile Co of Toledo led with a $25,300,000 capitalization after a $15,000,000 reorganization, while Cleveland registered 60 new firms totaling $1,178,000, Cincinnati 19 for $1,034,000, and Columbus 5 for $791,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland Automobile Co
Toledo
Willys-Overland Co
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Hunters Bag Little Game as Quail Decline Noted
In the 1912 hunting season ending December 4, Secretary G K Mahaffey reports overall scarce game despite good weather. Quail numbers fell due to a severe summer hail storm in southern regions, with investigation planned and possible stricter protections discussed for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Mahaffey
State Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Commission
Mahaffey
Catholic editor pledges anti divorce law push in Ohio
James T. Carroll editor of The Catholic Columbian says he will propose a measure to prohibit divorce in Ohio at the next legislative session. He plans to study other states laws including South Carolina and hopes Congress may act next session. Carroll represents Franklin county and aims to regulate divorce for the public good.
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Ohio
James T. Carroll
Catholic Columbian
Franklin County
Mr. Carroll
South Carolina
Congress
May Create Child Commission in Ohio Welfare Push
State charity groups focus on a ward child welfare code to be presented to the legislature. About 2,500 children live in 59 Ohio homes. Secretary H. H. Shirer of the state board of charities says a central children’s commission would ease adoption inquiries and boost system efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
H. H. Shirer
State Board of Charities
Ohio hunting costs nine lives this season
The rabbit hunting season ran from November 15 to December 4 in Ohio, costing nine lives and wounding 83. many injuries involved loss of an eye, an arm, a hand, or a leg. Ohio State’s stock judging team placed fourth at the Chicago international livestock show, led by Professor C. B. Plum, with strong hog and cattle results but weaker horse and sheep scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Chicago
Ohio State
C. 8
Plum
Robbed of Diamonds and Cash in New York Heist
Diamond importer Joseph Merochnick of 71 Nassau Street reports a robbery in New York City. He says two men beat him, slashed a hand, cut his cravat, and stole 150 unset diamonds valued at $27,000 plus $1,600 in cash.
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Western
Union
News Service
Chicago
Joseph Merochnick
Nassau Street
New York
Merochnick
Burglars Rob and Chloroform Mrs Storer in Cleveland Home
Two masked robbers ransacked the residence of Mrs. Sarah E. Storer in Cleveland. They chloroformed her as search for a supposed hoard, tearing up carpets and wainscoting, then escaped with $7 and a few trinkets leaving her unconscious for hours.
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Cleveland, O
Sarah E. Storer
Towboat Chathunter Sinks After Collision With Steamer
In Memphis Tennessee the towboat Chathunter sank in fifty feet of water after being backed from a landing and struck broadside by the steamer Charles Organ. Engineer Eli H. Pool disappeared with the vessel, and a Black deckhand survived the wreck. The Charles Organ damaged the Chathunter’s bow as it hit.
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Memphis
Tenn
Chathunter
Charles Organ
Eli H. Pool
Amundsen and Peary to dine together at NatGeo banquet
Washington reports Capt. Roald Amundsen, discoverer of the south pole, will be guest of honor at the National Geographic Society banquet in the capital Saturday night January 11. Admiral Robert E. Peary, famed for the north pole, will serve as toastmaster, marking their first joint appearance at the same table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roald Amundgen
South Pole
National Geographic Society
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Governor Wald West Move Triggers Mass Meeting on Executions
In Portland Oregon a mass meeting formed after Governor Wald West ordered five condemned murderers to be hanged. The crowd voted to seek reprieves for the five and rally for clemency efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oswald West
Cincinnati Market Prices for Grains Poultry Livestock
The Cincinnati market reports wide ranges in grain prices for wheat and corn No 2 red wheat at 1 07 to 1 09 per bushel and various corn grades from 50 to 52 cents. Hay, oats, eggs, cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs also priced with multiple grades and values for each commodity.
Government suit settled over Savannah harbor frauds
The United States lawsuit against Col. John F. Gaynor and relatives over 1897 Savannah harbor fraud proceeds was settled for 125,000 dollars. Judge Ray signed the decree at Norwich. Gaynor did not contribute to the settlement.
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Syracuse
N. Y
United States
John F. Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
Ray
Norwich
Gaynor
Hard to Go
A terse exchange hints at a legal or personal dispute with tense statements about credibility and presentation. Read as a brief item, it signals underlying conflict and attempts to manage public perception.
Cross Ball Blue: the blue that’s all blue
A brief notice highlights Cross Ball Blue as the pure blue dye known for its deep all-blue shade. No additional context or dates are provided.
Not to Be Caught
A brief item from the Weekly Telegraph about a boy fleeing across a hedge line as a farmer commands him to stay away. The exchange ends with the boy testing the farmer’s patience before attempting to slip away once more.
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Weekly Telegraph
Doctor Reveals Surprise In Hospital Room
A proud father hurries the doctor for news on the newborn. The doctor teases with two guesses, then reveals the gender with a playful twist, leaving the father guessing until the final line. The humor drives a light moment in the Harper’s Weekly vignette.
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Harper’s Weekly
Push Sale of Red Cross Seals By Local Circles
The American Red Cross has printed over 85 million Red Cross seals with a goal of 100 million. If anti tuberculosis workers’ hopes are met, at least 400 thousand dollars will be raised by seal sales. Most funds stay in local communities, with only a small portion covering print and distribution costs. Seals cost one cent each and funds support tuberculosis work. If individuals cannot find seals locally, they may write to Red Cross Seal Headquarters in Washington, D C.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross Seal
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Step Farther. Muzzled Dog Prospect Prompts Protection Talk
Mr. Rastus asks Mr. Acker about the plan to muzzle the dog he owns. He waits to learn if measures will be taken to protect people and limit harm from the animal. He suggests muzzling the mule as a precaution to reduce damage.
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Mr. Rastus
Mr. Acker
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Youngstown
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