Capital Notes Columbus Decreases in Saloons and Political Moves
The auditor reports Ohio counties show saloon declines: Cuyahoga 111 fewer for 1,967 total, Hamilton 1,692, down 64, Montgomery down 54, Franklin down 4, Lucas down 3. The Union raises initiation for foreign workers. experienced workers kept at $10. Ohio Good Roads Federation formed to back $50 million federal highway bill and $830 thousand state aid. Pardon urged for Marie Barnardo. Burton chosen U S Senator. Green reelected Ohio Mine Workers president. Hamilton County senators influence adjournment. Gov Harmon may appoint democrats to the state board.
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Columbus
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
Montgomery County
Franklin County
Lucas County
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Ohio
Congress
Appointment and committee reshuffle stir Ohio politics
Secretary of State Thompson announced John H. Thomas of Athens county as mailing clerk to replace the late Henry G. Bohl Jr. John H. Laughlin was promoted to Willis law fee clerk. A Senate power move by Republicans created standing committees with Senator Thorne Baker of Cincinnati named chairman of the finance committee amid sharp partisan maneuvering.
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Thomas
Thompson
John’ H. Thomas
Athens County
John, H. Laughlin
Willis Law Fee
Henry G. Bohl, Jr
Ohio
Senate
Thorne Baker
Cincinnati
Finance
Ohio plumbers convention ends with plan for state inspector
Springfield delegates from the Ohio State Association of Journeymen Plumbers discuss a proposed bill to appoint a plumbing inspector in all cities. Findlay native EB Bicknell is named receiver of the Findley Ax and Tool Co with assets around 175000 and liabilities about 50010.
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Springfield
Ohio State Association of Journeymen Plumbers
Multiple Ohio towns report legal and labor actions in 1908
Saloons close in Preble county under Rose option while nine shelters shut in Saton. A Cincinnati escapee uses a bed-cloth rope to flee the House of Detention. Two million-dollar furnaces planned in Cleveland by River Furnace and Dock Co. Hancock county seeks police budget cuts. Kendle faces a dry territory test case on river liquor sales. Pigeon fanciers form federation with large bird counts and a cross-country race planned. Ottawa judge backs Putnam county local option, reversing a dry vote error. National Window Glass Workers oppose Imperial Glass Co plans in Columbus.
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Manchester
Frank Kendle
Cincinnati
Kendle
Ohio River
Ottawa, O
Camron
Defiance
Putnam County
Ottawa
Cleveland
Maulkner
National Window Glass Workers
Columbus
Imperial Glass Co
Mother Dies in Death Pact in Washington Home
Lizzie Harbin a 41 year old mother of seven and Frederick Kraemer a 22 year old navy yard painter killed themselves in her Washington home after reconciling from separation. They were found locked in each other's arms with no signs of a struggle and Kraemer had shot Harbin twice then himself. The tragedy occurred late Wednesday and several children were in the house.
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Washington
Lizzie Harbin
Frederick Kraemer
Navy Yard
Kraemer
Bales Administrator v. B&O Rail Road Case Moves Toward Supreme Court
The defendant in Bales' administrator vs. the B&O Railroad Co. challenges the federal employees liability act as unconstitutional. State rights are at stake and the matter likely advances to the United States Supreme Court after Bales was killed at Rock Springs, Pa.
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Youngstown, O
Bales
B. & O. Railroad Co
United States Supreme Court
Rock Springs
Marysville Flags Surcharges After Saloon Vote
Marysville council levies special assessments on abutting properties to fund clean streets after saloon closures. Treasurers and health officer salaries are cut dramatically. In Cleveland Judge Collister refuses to appoint a receiver for Depositors Savings and Trust Co. mayor Tom L. Johnson presides. Appeal planned.
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Marysville
Cleveland
Collister
Common’ Pleas Court
Depositors’ Saving and Trust Co
Bank of
Tom L. Johnson
Examination set for public buildings superintendent post
Cincinnati civil service secretary C W Moss announced exams on February 8 and 4 in this city for the position of superintendent of construction of public buildings in the U S supervising architect's office. Salaries range 1600 to 2500 dollars yearly. Two seven hour days of exam. Age 20 or over. Applications due February 24.
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Cincinnati
C. W. Moss
United States Supervising Architect
Autopsy Sparks Funeral Interruption in Delaware Case
Coroner Buck removed Rev. George Priest’s internal organs for analysis during the service, provoking a dispute with the deceased’s brothers who demanded the examination. Prof. Howard of Ohio Sterling Medical School conducts the analysis. The Dayton congregation plans a memorial for poet laureate Paul Lawrence Dupher costing at least $100,000 to be funded by public subscription.
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Delaware
Buck
George Priest
Howard
Ohio Starling Medical School
Brothers of the Dead
Dayton
Paul Lawrence Dupher
Baker Street 4
Ash Pan Accident Strikes Harry Berkey
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning Harry Berkey an 18 year old janitor cleaning an ash pan was dragged by a passenger train core for nearly three miles before the locomotive stopped He was rescued almost frozen and bruised with serious injuries.
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Johnstown
Harry Berkey
Berkey
Big Blaze Ravages Muskogee Businesses
A January fire in Muskogee Oklahoma started at the Saratoga restaurant and spread to multiple adjoining structures causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Major losses hit the German, Carolina and Evans buildings along with Holloway and Ross and several stores and offices.
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Muskogee
Muskogee Okla
Saratoga
Carolina
Evans
Holloway & Ross
Ladies
Mittany Drug Store
Keystone Tailors
Milo Adams
Consumers’ Coffee & Tea Co
Pierson’s
Cales Bakery
Robber Kills Policeman in Omaha Hold Up
An unknown man entered Anna Wilson's home at Ninth and Douglas streets in Omaha and robbed the occupants. A girl resisted and was shot but not fatally wounded. Patrolman L A Smith blocked the exit and was shot dead at the door. The robber fled.
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Omaha
Neb
Anna Wilson
Ninth and
Douglas Streets
L. A. Smith
Preservation Urged for Forests by Wilson Speech
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson warned at the 28th annual American Forestry Association meeting that forests will become scarce unless immediate steps are taken. The remarks were delivered in Washington on January 14.
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Washington
Wilson
American Forestry Association
Gems Vanish From Palmer Collection At Sea
Gems and precious stones valued at 20000 dollars disappeared from the Palmer collection while Mrs. Charles D. Palmer and her infant child were aboard the United States transport Sheridan en route from Manila to Honolulu. The items belonged to Mrs. Palmer, daughter of Secretary of War Luke E. Wright.
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San Francisco
Charles D. Palmer
Luke EB. Wright
Honolulu
Manila
United States
Sheridan
Lincoln Hospital and Home to be endowed as Lincoln tribute
New York on January 14 will announce a plan to raise $500,000 to endow the Lincoln Hospital and Home as a perpetual monument to Abraham Lincoln. The funds will be dedicated at the training school's graduation exercises this Thursday afternoon.
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New York
Lincoln Hospital
Abraham Lincoln
Treasury balances report shows cash and gold reserves
Washington January 14 treasury balances in the general fund exclude the 1 000 000 000 gold reserve with available cash 156 642 889 dollars gold coin and bullion 26 028 142 dollars and gold certificates 36 671 180 dollars listed.
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Treasury
Washington
General Fund
Carrie Nation Arrested in Newcastle on Saloon Raid
Carrie Nation, the American temperance crusader, was arrested in Newcastle on Wednesday during a raid on a saloon. The incident occurred on January 14 as she confronted the establishment with her temperance campaign persisted by authorities.
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Carrie Nation
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Nation
Fire destroys main dorm at Clark's Minorial college
A Wednesday blaze gutted the college dormitory leaving fifty students homeless. The loss is described as nominal with minimal property damage beyond the building.
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Newton, Misa
Jan
Clark’s
Minorial College
Shot From Ambush In Birmingham Area
W H Ray a special deputy sheriff during the coal miners strike was shot and killed in an ambush in the district town of Birmingham Alabama The incident occurred on January 14 as authorities investigated the shooting and pursued leads about the ambush site.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. H Ray
Sherif
Three Simple Garment Patterns for Girls Ages Fourteen to Sixteen
The notice details a cream wincey blouse with two shoulder to bust tucks, embroidered galloon trim, round collar, full front, and under sleeves. a simple washing silk blouse with two inch tucks, lace or embroidery center plait, and cuffed sleeves. a practical Amazon cloth cloth jacket with shoulder seam fit, wrap front, invisible fasteners, galloon neck trim, and accessory pieces including a felt hat with buckle. Materials list provided for each item including yardage and trims.
Design for visiting dress from velvet and cloth
Elegant visiting dress features russet brown velveteen with face cloth, a plain trained velveteen skirt, velvet trimmed overskirt and pinafore with a Greek key braid, lace yoke, and a velvet hat. Materials include nine yards velveteen and four yards cloth plus buttons and lace. Frills for muffs trend satin or chiffon trims with fur pairs.
Chintz Hangings Popular in Home Decor
Chintz and cretonne fabrics are favored for curtains and upholstery with natural or white linen trims. Blue and white or red and white schemes are noted for rooms with pale gray or white walls. Red chintz appears mild and is suitable for cooler bedrooms and spaces meant for men.
Pierrot Ruff With Bow Becomes Elegant Gift
A Pierrot ruff with a large side bow emerges as a stylish gift idea. Choose marquisette chiffon or net in Catawba or wistaria shades, doubled and quilled into shape. Fasten ruffs to silk folds matching shade and secure with a permanent bow and hook.
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Pierrot
High Rootes of Tan Boots Dazzle Fashion Circles
As winter sets in the tan boot gains popularity with six to eight inch shafts and heavy soles saved for county roads. The stylish shoe features ordinary sole thickness, a high arch, grounded toe, and a prominent Spanish heel, with lacing or buttoning options.
Plans for Bedrooms Use Two Single Beds In One Corner
The idea uses two single bedsteads with the footboard removed and placed end to end in a corner. Each person gets a bed, freeing center and sides for other items. It suits a large room for two individuals or elderly residents and provides a spare bed in a child’s room when friends visit.
Rosebud Hatpins Evolve Into Lasting Fashion Accent
The latest hatpin novelty is a natural rosebud or half-grown flower that is transformed into an imperishable form. It nests in fur or foliage of a stylish hat, adding a refined touch of elegance.
Western Canada 1908 Crop Surpasses All Records
A Montread paper notes Western Canada harvests for 1908 rise to at least 100 million bushels with potential to reach 120 million if seasons stay favorable. Prices remain high, rail traffic and trade rebound, and immigrant absorption continues as Grand Trunk Pacific expansion looms. Cardston Alberta letter describes superb yields and praised climate, calling the region a farmer's paradise.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Cardston
Alberta
Western Canada
Paradise
North America
Canned remedies and odd medical adverts flood column
A jumble of ad copy and clipped phrases markets patent medicines and tonics. Claims range from curing catarrh with internal doses to digestive aids and eye salves. Sensational testimonials and selling points appear with little coherent news context.
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State Board of Health
General Assembly
Harmon
State Board of Agriculture
Dr. H. M. Grown
Hillsboro
J. P. Bailey
Tacoma
State Board of Pardons
Marie Barnardo
Nee
Italy
Burton
Theodore Burton
General Assembly of
Joseph Benson Foraker
Walter D. Guilbert
Capital Savings and Trust Co
National House of Representatives
Gov
Eaton
Preble County
Saton
West Manchester
Bertha Brady
the Good Shepherd
Cleveland, O
River Furnace and Dock Co
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
International Federation
Knoxville
Tenn
Slayer
West
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Tolédo
Ghia
Hall
Pettit
Howard Bros
Bufalo
N.Y
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