Ohio G A R encampment draws large crowd in Columbus
The Ohio State G A R encampment in Columbus gathers Civil War veterans for a major annual meeting. Key speakers include former Senator J B Foraker Judge Warnock Congressman Washington Gardner Gen J W Keifer and National Commander A B Beers. The event uses the Y M C A building as headquarters with a flag and flower parade and a grand army parade scheduled. Mrs Mary Burgett directs the chorus and Col B H Millikan chairs the general committee.
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Union News Service
Washington
D. H
Ohio
Ohio State
Civil War Veterans of Ohio
United States
J. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
Warnock
Urbana
Washington Gardner
Michigan
J. W. Keifer
Springfield
A. B. Beers
Bridgeport
Conn
Gov. Fox
Blodgett
United States Commissioner of Pensions
G. M. Saltzgaber
Washington, D. C
Atty
Gen. Hogan
Beers
Mary Burgett
Col
B. H. Millikans
Indictments Against Wright Quashed in Ohio Graft Case
In Greenville Ohio seven indictments against Edwin C Wright city solicitor for graft in Darke county were quashed at the request of Prosecutor Kerlin after Judge Teegarden. The repaid sum totaled 1529 33 repaid by Ed Fry who serves two years in the state penitentiary for embezzlement. Indictments against Charles Fry and John Lewis were also noted with repayments totaling 3100 to the county. Wright is to be installed next week as Grand Warden of Ohio Odd Fellows amid the action.
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Greenville
Common Pleas
W. W. Teegarden
Kerlin
Edwin C. Wright
Darke County
Ed Fry
Ohio
Wright
Ohio Odd Fellows
Charles Fry
John Lewis
Toilet Set For Prisoners
Columbus Ohio warden asks the state board to supply 1800 small blunt scissors for inmate use to trim nails and to provide linen handkerchiefs made in the women’s department. The warden also envisions toothpaste and individual toothbrushes produced by the soap department for convict access.
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Columbus
Thomas
State Board of Administration
Board of Administration
Children Win Cash Prizes at Orphanage in Xenia
In Xenia Ohio two hundred dollars in prizes were awarded to 70 school children at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage. Prizes ranged from 1 to 10 dollars and were distributed by committees representing the state department of the G A R and the W R C. The rewards recognize yearly academic efficiency.
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Xenia
Soldiers’ and Sailors
State Department
Circulation Managers’ Association Sets 1914 Convention On Boat
The Cincinnati convention venue was abandoned in favor of an on board gathering en route from Port Huron Michigan to Duluth Minnesota for the 1914 Circulation Managers’ association meeting. Delegates debated whether the Post Office Department should demand sworn circulation statements amid a Supreme Court ruling discussion.
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Cincinnati
Circulation Managers’ Association
Port Huron
Mich
Duluth
Minn
Post Office Department
United States Supreme Court
Gov Cox to Tour Schools and Veterans Meetings
Governor Cox leaves Columbus for a weeklong tour visiting educational institutions and veterans events. He speaks at Notre Dame St Marys Miami Oxford Wooster Marysville Wooster and Akron and Huntington County events before a Friday agricultural meeting in Troy.
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Union News Service
Columbus
Cox
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
St. Mary's Institute
Washington D. H
Miami University
Oxford
Marysville
University of Wooster
Akron Chamber of Commerce
Troy
Health exhibit tour opens in Columbus for tuberculosis crusade
In Columbus the first exhibit of Ohio's tuberculosis division will begin a state educational campaign on June 24 and 25 during the Health Boards conference. Dr. Robert G. Patterson directs preparations for a large exhibit seen as a new approach. From Columbus the exhibit will travel to major cities and then smaller communities.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Health
State Board
Robert G. Patterson
Voluntary Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Grand Council of Ohio hosts three day United Commercial Travelers parade
Mansfield Ohio opened the three day session with an illuminated parade and Mardi Gras carnival. A reception for women attendees was held in the new Pythian Castle. Several towns in the region aided the festivities as bulls and a baseball tournament among Ohio councils were planned to begin.
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Mansfield, O
Grand Council of Ohio
United Commercial Travelers
New
Pythian Castle
Ohio
Pythians Propose $1 Million Flood Relief Fund
Columbus Ohio would establish a permanent relief fund of 1000000 dollars for future protection against flood or earthquake losses by the order of the Knights of Pythias. The fund would be created by the supreme lodge if the flood relief committee's recommendations are followed. Immediate aid would be given to any Pythian sufferer when flood or earthquake disasters strike.
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Columbus
Order of the Rights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge of the Order
Ohio Grand Chancellor
Ohio Grand Lodge
Prisoners Cultivate City Farm in Columbus
In Columbus the city farm south of the city, lease terminated after flood damage, is being rehabilitated by 35 prisoners from the workhouse. They are repairing barns sheds and fences seeding the farm and will tend crops through summer. The city plans to buy hogs to fatten on the refuse and sell for profit.
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Columbus
Department of Public Service
Red Cross Will Repair Homes in Columbus Flood Area
Dr. R G Paterson, Red Cross representative, announces rehabilitation work will include repairing homes of Columbus residents whose finances allow hiring contractors. The plan requires extensive investigation but aligns with Red Cross ideals as funds are distributed to West Side flood sufferers.
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Columbus, O
Red Cross
Columbus
R. G. Paterson
Specil
West Side
Paterson
Pilgrim Sunday Attendance Falls Short in Cincinnati
Cincinnati churchgoers did not meet expectations for Pilgrim Sunday observance. Despite many churches reporting large crowds, pastors faced disappointment as the broader movement to have every eligible person attend services did not achieve anticipated participation.
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Cincinnati
Buckeye Officials Probe Delaware Home Menu Cards
Ohio state board investigates whether inmates at the Delaware State Industrial Home are underfed after a female superintendent's menu cards prompt claims. Gov. Cox’s absence delays appointments. Auditor Donahey’s duties misaligned with law. Mason expected as oil inspector. relief fund plans from Knights of Pythias. Goddard lands federal post. Kilpatrick law faces Supreme Court attack. Morgan tunnel mysteries persist. Ohio contemplates prisoner made autos.
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Mason
William F. Mason
Hamilton
Benjamin J. McKinney
Marietta
Harmon
McKinney
Grand Lodge of the Ohio Knights of Pythias
Secretary Graves Ruling on Municipal Primary Population
The Secretary of State Graves issues guidance to the Cuyahoga county election board clarifying how to determine population for municipalities with at least 2,000 residents under the new constitution. He states that the federal census should be used unless other measures exist.
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Graves
Cuyahoga County
First General Search Clears Pen After Long Standstill
Warden Thomas ordered a full day search of all 1 600 inmates and cells. Officers found weapons and instruments capable of aiding a mass escape, a discovery described as a complete surprise to the authorities. All doors were opened at 8 pm after a thorough, nationwide-looking sweep.
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Thomas
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Readers
Two letters from women in Wisconsin and Rhode Island extol the Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for relief from organic displacement backache and bearing down pains. Both claim improved health and urge others to try the remedy.
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Chippewa Fails
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ep. Ferron
High St
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Providence
R. L
Mrs. Abrilla
Lippitt St
Providence, R.L
Faithful dog punished after night disturbance at Silverman cafe
Police report a burglarized Silverman cafe at 141 West Twenty seventh Street. Spot the dog barked warning, owner Aaron Silverman struck the dog, burglars looted the cash register, stole $30 and a ring, and escaped with jewelry including three rings and a watch.
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Aaron Silverman
Spot
Silverman Cafe
West Twenty Seventh Street
Silverman
New York Sun
England's Oldest Bowling Green Records
The article notes Southampton England hosting a bowling green traced to 1299 with customs like a yearly fire jack event and a knighthood for the winner. It mentions such historic greens and associated traditions, then briefly switches to a note about laundry cars built for Russian troops.
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England
Southampton
Eng
Began Young Had Coffee Nerves From Youth
A Texas teacher recounts starting coffee in youth and, after six months, switching to Postum, which she says cured nervousness and indigestion. She notes clearer skin and no headaches, urges others to try Postum, and mentions the product’s two forms and a promotional booklet.
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Texas
Tum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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