Fear Fuel Outage Threatens Ohio War Effort
The public utilities commission in Columbus warned of a fuel famine worse than last winter as gas and coal supply tighten due to wartime demand. Ohio farmers pledged to boost planting while officials urge patriotism and anti-sabotage efforts, including Memorial Day observance guidance and draft support.
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Columbus
Ohio
Commission
United States
Ohio State University
George Smart
Ohio State University Alumni Association
Smart
Church Moves Cardington Church To Mount Gilead
The Episcopal church building at Cardington is being moved to Mount Gilead six miles away. Two congregations will merge and worship at Mt. Gilead.
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Galion
Episcopal Church
Cardington
Mount Gilead
Mt. Gilead
Edmund Monroe and Dorris Hill Elope in Lorain
Edmund Monroe and Dorris Hill, daughter of Patrolman W C Hill, eloped to Lorain and were married by Rev Zeulch. The parents of both have forgiven them.
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Elyria
Edmund Monroe
Dorris Hill
W. C. Hill
Lorain
Mr. Zeulch
Backward Walker Is Buckeye at St Marys
Patrick Harmon who walked from San Francisco to New York passed through St Marys and is really Patrick O Rourke a former resident here who has used an alias for years.
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Walker
Buckeye
St. Mary’s
Patrick Harmon
San Francisco
New York
Patrick O’rourke
Loiterers Sent to Farms Plan Adopted by Judge Spiegel
Cincinnati municipal court Judge Spiegel ordered loiterers to farm labor. Sixteen men chose farm work over the workhouse, agreeing to the assignment.
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Cincinnati
Spiegel
Fire destroys Mantua electric light plant
In Ravenna a fire believed to be incendiary destroyed the Mantua village electric light plant. Clevelanders owned the property.
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Ravenna
Mantua Village
Police Chief Is Suspended in Washington D. C.
Mayor Qster suspends Police Chief Moore after a former patrolman files an affidavit accusing him of immorality. The action follows an official complaint and centers on misconduct allegations affecting the department.
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Washington D. H
Qster
Moore
Storm leaves farms west of Mansfield heavily damaged
Immense damage reported to farms west of Mansfield as a storm uprooted fruit trees toppled small buildings and destroyed silos. Three barns were burned in the incident.
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Mansfield
Falls on Track Kill Niles Man
Frederick Frech a 29 year old Niles butcher was instantly killed by a Warren bound traction car on Main street He fell on the rails while crossing the track and was struck. The accident occurred in Warren bound area and is under local inquiry.
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Niles
Frederick Frech
Main Street
Fall Is Fatal to Child in East Liverpool
Glenn Stackpole five year old son of Arthur Stackpole died in East Liverpool city hospital from injuries after a fall from a third floor window of his home. Medical staff reported the accident occurred in the early evening, prompting an urban tragedy and inquiries into safety measures.
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Putnam
Putnam County
A. P. Sandles
Ottawa
Liverpool
Glenn
Arthur Stackpole
Mass Suffrage Meeting in Columbus on Mothers Day
The Mississippi Valley Suffrage conference mass meeting in Columbus on May 13 will celebrate Mothers Day. Gov. Cox and national leader Carrie Chapman Catt will speak at the event.
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Columbus
Mississippi Valley Suffrage Conference
Gov. Cox
Carrie Chapman Catt
Man dies after fall from train near Mansfield
An elderly man about 85 fell from a Pennsylvania freight train near Mansfield and was cut in two. Vaccination certificates on the body identified him as James Cowan of St. Louis.
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Mansfield
Pennsylvania
James Cowan
St. Louis
Patrolman Rescues Three From Fire in Cincinnati
Norwood patrolman William Barrett braved smoke to pull three Hughes children from a burning home before firefighters arrived. The dramatic rescue occurred as flames engulfed the residence sponsored by local authorities.
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Cincinnati
William Barrett
Norwood
W. B. Hughes
One Killed at Grade Crossing Bucyrus
Joseph E. Roberts a 59 year old stock buyer was killed and Orra Smith aged 22 fatally injured when the automobile they rode in was struck at a city grade crossing by a Pennsylvania flyer.
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Bucyrus
Joseph E. Roberts
Orra Smith
Woman's Body Found In Maumee River
The body of a woman about 25 was found in the Maumee river near Toledo. She wore silks an opal ring and turquoise earrings. Police are investigating on the theory of violence.
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Toledo
Maumee
Fire on Bridge Prowlers in Steubenville
Members of Company I 6th Ohio National Guard fired seven shots at three men who tried to cross a railroad bridge in Steubenville after they did not halt. The trio escaped into darkness.
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Steubenville
Co. I
6Th
Ohio National Guard
Baker’s stiff stance on Roosevelt’s division offer
Secretary of War Newton Baker rejected Colonel Roosevelts bid to raise a division for France saying it would set an unfortunate precedent. The piece portrays Baker as partisan and inflexible despite the wartime need for united support.
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Roosevelt
France
Newton Baker
Republic
Baker
Centralized authority essential for war effort
The text argues against war by committees and urges executive power for decisive action. It warns that lacking clear authority would complicate government, discourage committees, and deter manufacturers from offering their best terms. It advocates enlisting capable business leaders and dividing authority if needed, not shifting responsibility without power.
Russia's Commercial Awakening and its Global Impact
The department of commerce reports Russia has authorized a 60,000 mile railroad program costing over $1 billion. The expansion promises vast opportunities for American railroad makers and other exporters as Russia develops vast natural resources and a strong workforce. American business must seize the moment to compete in world markets against a rising industrial power.
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Russia
Department of Commerce
America
Tariff Commission Appointments Critiqued as Free Trader Bias
The passage criticizes Mr. Wilson for appointing a tariff commission that is five-sixths free trade in outlook. It calls the commission a plastic art and notes it will likely have little influence on actual tariff policy through legislation.
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Wilson
Tariff Commission
Tobacco industry shows strength under tariff law
The year’s notable performance comes from tobacco, the only major industry that did fairly well while the Democratic tariff law was in force. Congress retained protective rates on tobacco, sustaining its position.
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Democratic Congress
Needed Revenue and Taxation Ideas in the Nation
The piece argues for broadening the income tax to cover all incomes of 1500 dollars or more and doubling current rates. It says Congress should enact reasonable revenue measures to cover war expenses and preserve the nation’s credit. The Chicago Daily News reflects on these tax ideas.
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Congress
Chicago Daily News
Surprise News and Lively Exchange in a Folklore Sketch
A neighbor breaks sad news of a husband’s irreversible illness to his wife who wonders whether to tell him now or let death come as a surprise. A jokey aside about two missing phonograph records and a pet goat eating them lightens the scene with banter.
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Bridget
Pat
How He Got It Pacifist with Black Eye
Comic exchange centers on a pacifist whose appearance prompts questions about his injury. The ad then promotes Roman Eye Balsam as a nightly remedy for eye infections or inflammations, claiming prompt healing upon retirement.
Favored by Nature Horse Admiration Quotation
A dialogue notes a favored horse with a curious habit of lingering attraction. The speaker praises the animal as rare in possessing boundless endurance and dedication, claiming the horse uses every inch of leather available.
Freezone promises painless corn removal by fingertips
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap remedy to lift all types of corns or calluses with the fingers. The product dries immediately, causes no pain, soreness, or infection risk, and is available at drug stores or via wholesalers if not in stock.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Wife Replies Affiliation Question With Humor
In a brief interaction a woman responds to a reform inquiry by saying she is a wife, highlighting a humorous take on affiliations. The exchange centers on identity and commitment rather than formal connections. The remark suggests personal rather than organizational allegiance.
Ugly affair sparks costly reprisal
This brief exchange hints at a dispute with a clear expectation that someone will bear the financial burden, signaling a forthcoming compensation or settlement related to the incident.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
George A. Cornet, a Port Washington, D. D. druggist, writes that Swamp-Root is a meritorious remedy for the diseases it is advised for and that customers speak of it in high terms after years of selling it. He expresses pleasure in selling the product over the counter.
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Fletcher
Sally Works by the Day Not Conscience
A historical dialogue contrasts Sally’s attitude to work with a remark about performing duties for daily wages rather than moral obligation, underscoring themes of labor attitude and economy.
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Sally
No Gasoline Required Typewriter Prediction
A playful exchange anticipates a future machine running without gasoline. One man asserts he already has such a device, a typewriter, prompting curiosity about a noncombustion motorized tool.
Favorite Indian Vegetable Pilla Suggestion This Spring
A user asks about a preferred medicine and tries Indian Vegetable Pill for spring. The note suggests it as tonic and laxative, with casual spelling errors and informal tone.
Private Reflections on Autonomy and Influence
A concise meditation contrasts maintaining personal judgment with surrendering to external pressures. It argues for self reliance, cautioning against echo chambers and urging readers to shape beliefs through critical thinking rather than conformity.
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