Ohio woos coal relief and wartime rally in bold plan
Ohio moves coal from mines and speeds rail to ease high prices. Gov Cox convenes operators, imposes inspections, and vows action against price gouging as war demands push state reforms. The drive includes juvenile reform scrutiny, dry campaigns, bakery limits, vagrancy probes, and a Columbus food riot echo.
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Columbus
Ohio
James B. Dugan
Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Council For Defense
Washington
Food and Conservation Committee
State Council For Defense
Buckeye
Hooks Fish, Jerked in River, Toledo Drowns
Harold Simon hooked a big fish and was jerked into the Mau mee river where he drowned. The incident occurred in Toledo area waters as the state news brief reports.
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Toledo
Harold Simon
Maumee
The Dominican Republic’s Tough Transport Network
The article notes scarce modern transport in the Dominican Republic with one rail line in disrepair and limited wagon roads. Travel between cities requires horseback and river crossings, hindering industry while sparking local ingenuity in packing goods on ponies and burros for milk eggs hay and hardwoods to market.
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Dominican Republic
Drowns While Fishing in Pine Lake
Clyde Jewell, 30, of Salem, drowned at Pine lake when his boat hit a snag and he leaped overboard beyond his depth. The incident occurred while he was fishing near Salem.
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Salem
Clyde Jewell
Pine Lake
Here
Highland county’s 2700 school gardens noted as top agricultural county
Hillsboro reports that Highland county boasts 2700 school gardens making it the best organized county on agricultural lines in the United States.
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Hillsboro
Highland County
United States
Rotary club votes to raise funds for Company K departure
Massillon Rotary Club at a luncheon approves a plan to raise 500 dollars from members to create a fund for Company K of the Tenth Regiment. The unit is slated to be the first to leave Massillon.
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Massillon
Revenue Challenge Under Prohibition and Government Ownership
The Washington Post argues that if prohibition and government ownership occur, revenue would require heavy taxes despite tariffs. It notes rising railway taxes, with a major system paying 19 percent more in one year and 129 percent over a decade, and asks how states and nation would replace such revenue if railroads are taken over. A long‑term, comprehensive plan is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Post
Lorain Citizens Raise Ham and Egg Fund for Soldiers
A carnival company will perform in Lorain and donate a share of receipts to a ham and egg fund for soldiers on guard duty. The plan aims to provide meals as a courtesy from local citizens.
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Lorain
Grain Dealers Oppose Stamp Tax at Ohio Meeting
Members of the Ohio State Grain Dealers Association closed their annual meeting in Toledo and adopted a resolution opposing all forms of stamp tax including taxes on legal papers and commercial bills.
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Toledo
Ohio State Grain Dealers’ Association
Ends Life While Wife Visits in Fredericktown
Shelby Harrison Braderick aged 65 killed himself at his home as his wife was visiting in Fredericktown. The death occurred while Mrs Braderick was away, leaving the community to mourn.
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Shelby — Harrison Braderick
Antisaloon lecture ends with odd answer
A Juvenile Sunday school scene features an Antisaloon League speaker asking children to name bad drinks by letter. After A Ale and B Beer, a boy answers C with Castor oil, prompting the lecturer to praise the small student.
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Antisaloon League
Coal Operator Horace L. Chapman Dies at 80 in Columbus
Horace L. Chapman, eighty, a coal operator and 1897 Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, died at his Columbus home from age-related infirmities. He was a notable political figure and business leader in Ohio.
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Columbus
Horace L. Chapman
Ohio
Ohio Sunday School Association Pledges Over $7,000
The Ohio State Sunday School Association pledges more than 7000 dollars to promote adult Bible study and other forward movement activities in Marion.
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Marion
Ohio State Sunday School Association
Cedar Point Coffee Room Donates All Proceeds to Red Cross
The newly opened Cedar Point resort coffee room will donate all operating proceeds to the Red Cross for the rest of the season, as announced by the Cedar Point Resort Company.
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Red Cross
Cedar Point
Was Greek to Him Jowett recalls a student Athens origin
The Non-Conformist divine Doctor Jowett recalls a humorous incident from his student days at Westminster chapel London. During a Greek lecture an eminent professor halts a student and questions his foreign accent. The student replies with pride that his pronunciation comes from Athens.
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Jowett
Westminster Chapel
London
Athens
How Large Birds Fly
Large birds thrust into flight with only a few strokes per second at takeoff but increase stroke rate as momentum grows. The concept mirrors an oarsman starting a boat, where higher speed reduces water resistance and speeds the stroke. Swans need about 150 yards to reach maximum speed, geese near 100 yards, and ducks roughly 50 yards.
Spirit Bank Goes Missing After Fortune Teller Incident
A fortune teller who stayed a month boasted of spirit world connections as a safer depository than a bank. A client deposited $800, and the bank vanished. Police investigate the missing fortune teller and funds.
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Spirit Bank
St. Marys
Man Falls to Death from Elevator Bucket at Rail Dock
Samuel Goffnen, 35, of Versailles, was repairing the Big Four railway coal dock when an elevator bucket malfunction hurled him 80 feet above a coal pile 40 feet below. He died instantly, authorities said.
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Bellefontaine
Samuel Goffnen
Versailles
Short-Sighted Tariff Policy Critique
The 10 percent hike on raw materials disrupts the protective tariff balance built to match raw materials with manufactured goods. A horizontal rise without adjusting duties on manufactured items or a full revision risks revenue issues and economic misalignment, calling for systemic tariff reevaluation.
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United States
Ways and Means Committee
Auto Upsets Hurt Woman Near Twinsburg
Seven Alliance women rode in a touring car driven by Mrs. F A Hoiles when it turned over south of Twinsburg while attempting to avoid a skidding car. Mrs. Harry W Lutes of Alliance suffered a fractured collar bone. The others escaped injuries.
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Alliance
F. A. Hoiles
Twinsburg
Harry W. Lutes
Oldest Mayor Daley Seeks Nineteenth Term in Miltonsburg
Simon B. Daley, 85, announces intent to run for a nineteenth year as mayor of Miltonsburg, claimed to be Ohio's oldest mayor. He aims to continue leading the city amid ongoing municipal concerns.
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Miltonsburg
Simon B. Daley
Ohio
Family Feud Sparked Fatal Shooting in Chillicothe
Frank H. Karshner is under arrest in Chillicothe charged with the killing of 49 year old Bert Frazer following a family feud. Karshner has confessed, the sheriff announced.
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Chillicothe
Frank H. Karshner
Bert Frazer
Karshner
Town Rallies as Fire Destroys Four Homes
People from miles around rushed to Warrenton to battle a blaze in the home of Thomas Mills. Four houses were consumed and losses totaled about $15,000.
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Warrenton
Thomas Mills
Fire destroys home and tobacco warehouse at Eldon
Thomas Broomhall family escaped unharmed as a fire consumed their residence and tobacco warehouse in Eldon. Much tobacco owned by Noble county dealers was burned, causing significant losses.
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Barnesville
Thomas Broomhall
Eldon
Noble County
Cincinnati Markets Flour Hay and Grain Prices
Market report lists prices for flour patents and futures, corn and oats, hay timothy and clover, wheat red varieties, butter eggs and poultry, live stock including cattle hogs sheep and calves with ranges for quality and weight categories. Prices cover several grades and weights across multiple commodity categories.
Complications With Japan and Policy Risks
The text argues that pursuing a weak policy toward Japan invites them to push their own ambitions despite protests. It notes safer conditions now but warns persisting differences in race, national organization, ambition, and economic development mean a strong nation will prevail, while the weak may yield or be defeated.
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United States
Japan
Call for a renewal of direct American shipping after the war
The speaker argues that before the war the US had direct shipping through foreign lines, but wartime actions reduced those services. He calls for renewed and extended direct American lines with American crews to carry American goods after the war, preventing dependence on other nations again.
President Wilson’s Cabinet Criticized for Weakness
The editorial laments President Wilson surrounding himself with men of small caliber. It argues the Democratic party lacks strong material and that the cabinet, recalled only by blunders, is not among the highest intellects the party offers. It suggests the president avoids outside advisers due to trust in supporters.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
The Same Trespass Joke in Irish Field
A farmer, catching an Irishman and his dog trespassing, threatens prosecution. An hour later in a different part of the same field the Irishman says it is still the same trespass with the remark Fair play sorr.
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Pat
Cure dandruff and itching with Cuticura routine
Restore falling hair by removing dandruff and itching using Cuticura Ointment on the scalp followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. Prevent skin and scalp troubles by making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparation. Free sample by mail with Book. Send postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
No Appreciation After I Sacrificed for Her
A terse exchange reveals a man recounting a failed romantic effort. He says he yielded a good position to please a girl, and she rejected the sacrifice by throwing him down, indicating a rejected gesture and conflict in a personal relationship.
Abandoned Industry Mentioned In Tattler Dialogue
A London Tattler dialogue notes an abandoned industry with pigs as a suggested future crop. Henry ponders ordaining farmers to grow pigs while Jorge asks about his plans. George replies he has little interest since his wife died.
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Henry
Jorge
George
Enery
London Tattler
Roman Eye Bal Bam Eases Inflammation by Morning
A single nightly application of Roman Eye Bal Bam is claimed to finish inflammation by morning and to be effective for irritation and eye soreness. The product is advertised as a remedy to calm redness and discomfort.
Host Gives Round of Cigars After Supper
After the supper party the host passes a box of cigars to guests with a broad smile. He says they are from his wife and urges smoking as a heart enlarging treat. Each guest swears off or vows to smoke more, then the host reveals the note reading From Uncle James. The remark is deemed a clever wheeze.
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London
James
Rubber consumption rising with planned global shipping
Rubber use per person has more than doubled in 25 years. A company plans to manufacture uppers and soles from rubber and run its own merchant fleet to import crude rubber from Sumatra and export finished goods worldwide. Current output reaches 218,980 pairs of shoes daily with 28,621 workers. More than a million Sumatra rubber plantations are tapped.
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Sumatra
Parting Shot Sparks Photo Swap With Life Magazine
Egbert accuses Hortense of keeping his photograph while noting she returned his letters and presents. Hortense reveals she sent the photo to Life magazine hoping the editor would publish it with a paying title. Life reportedly offered $100 for a suitable caption.
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Hortense
Egbert
Life
Fortune smiles on few and laughs at many
A woman's shoe is usually large for its size. Fortune smiles on few and laugh at many.
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A. P. Sandles
Palm Beach
Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research
Board of Administration
T. H. Haines
Cox
Bureau
The
Council For National Defense
New York
Clark Doughty
Doughty
Board of Agriculture
Fair Management
Donahey
Baker
Ohio National Guard
Gov. Cox
Ina
West Virginia
Ohio Guard
War Department
Ewing
George Ewing
Lancaster
State Civil Service Commission
Holmes County
Nashville
State Board of Administration
W. A. Seabright
Seabright
H. 8
Riddle
Fostoria
Mead R. Welty
Alvada
Akron
Cincinnati
Santo Domingo
American Mercantile Navy
Macindtan
Bright
R. B Smith
Moxahala Ave
Zanesville
Doan
Boz Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
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