Ohio Democrats split over Cox and Pomerene fallout
A Columbus dispatch reports broad GOP-leaning revolt within the Ohio Democratic Party after the May 11 returns show Cox trailing Wilson by 16 000 and Pomerene by 30 000. The piece notes Harmon and Campbell carrying many counties, Wolfe connections, Willis vote dynamics, and hints at Progressive realignment toward a joint patriotic platform.
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Claude 0
Waltermire
Ohio Republican Editorial Association
Columbus
Cox
Wilson
Pomerene
Harmon
Campbell
Pomerone
Simon
Democratic
Wolfe
H. P. Wolfe
Federal Reserve Bank
Willis Majority Banquet Highlights Ohio GOP Rise
In Columbus last week a Buckeye Club banquet drew 500 Republican leaders, many former Progressives, amid optimism that Americanism will win the coming national contest and Willis's majority will double. The Progressive State Convention in the Neil House named delegates to Chicago, with speakers including Watson Harding Willis and Daugherty, urging Roosevelt devotion but avoiding platform resolutions.
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Ohio
Buckeye Club
Willis
James B.watson
Indiana
Warren G. Harding
Frank B. Willis
Harry M. Daugherty
Garford
Garfield
Walter Brown
Harris
Ashtabula
Neil House
Chicago
Roosevelt
Good Ohio Treasurer Rudy W Archer praised by Vic Donahey
Ohio's Treasurer Rudy W Archer receives praise from State Auditor Vic Donahey for loaning public funds to banks without loss. The report shows the state earned 773 542 17 in interest from inactive depositories in the quarter ending April 30 1916, with total year earnings projected over 300 000. Also noted are 38987 06 interest from Workmen's Compensation Fund and 20409 61 from state insurance bonds, totaling 59396 67 for the quarter.
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Ohio
Rudy W. Archer
Vic Donahey
Archer
Rudy Archer
R. W Archer
Columbus
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Treasury
Ohio Banking Chief Runs Quiet, Efficient Department
In contrast to the prior regime, Harry T. Hall directs a restrained Banking Department. Governor Willis gains broad support for efficiency and economy while workmen’s compensation proceeds quietly and satisfactorily, without bluster or graft, says Cleveland attorney James B. Ruhl and Industrial Commissioner Wilett.
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State Banking Department
Harry T. Hall
Lattanner
Florida
Oregon
Blue Sky Department
James B. Ruhl
Cleveland
Republican Executive Committee
Columbus
Willis
Ohio
Wilett
Germany warns German citizens to obey U.S. laws
Ambassador von Bernstorff reports Berlin has instructed all German consuls in the United States to urge German residents to scrupulously observe American law. The move aims to prevent plots or lawlessness and shows Berlin disapproves of any illegal activities by German nationals or sympathizers. Instructions were broadcast after receipt last night.
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Washington
Germany
von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Mexicans Slay U. S. Man at Boundary near El Paso
Sgt. Harry Forman of the Twenty third regiment was murdered by a Mexican customs guard just inside the border near El Paso while searching for stray mules. Immigration inspector Stafford Backwith heard three shots from a shack, saw suspects flee toward Juarez, and Mexican authorities were notified for disposal.
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el Paso
Tex
Harry Forman
Twenty-third Regiment
Forman
Cotton
Stafford Backwith
Mexico
United States
Backwith
Juarez
Garcia
Bell
George D. Moore
William D. Graham
Twentieth Infantry
Germans win at Verdun in new offensive
Paris reports the capture of Hill No. 287 northwest of Verdun as Germans press a three mile front using new divisions. Attacks on Hill 304 and Avocourt wood are repulsed after fierce fighting. Berlin notes German forces also seize trenches along the Haucourt Denes road and Canard forest, taking nine officers and 120 men.
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Avocourt Wood
Berlin
Haucourt Dsnes High Road
Verdun
Canard Forest
War Office
All Die on French Steamer Mira in Mediterranean Torpedo Attack
Marseilles May 20. The French coasting steamer Mira of 3050 tons, owned in Marseilles, sank after a torpedo attack in the Mediterranean on May 16. None of the passengers or crew were saved.
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Mira
Marseilles
France
Mediterranean
Reformed Church Sets 1934 Convention Host
Gary Indiana May 19 Tamms NL chosen for next year's convention at the closing meeting of the sixty third annual session of the Illinois Indiana classes of the Reformed Church of the United States which concluded its three days work here.
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Gary
Ind
Tamms
Illinois-Indiana
Reformed Church of the United States
Army Reorganization Bill Adopted by Senate
Senate approves conference report on the army reorganization bill after debate on Mexican situation, National Guard, and a government nitrate plant. The measure sets regular army at 211000 at peace and about 260000 at war, with a federalized National Guard up to 457000.
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Washington
National Guard
Senate
Five M. E. Bishops Elected at General Conference
In Saratoga Springs on May 20, the Methodist Episcopal general conference elected five bishops. Charles B. Mitchell of Chicago and William F. Oldham won on the fifteenth ballot. Matt S. Hughes of Pasadena secured election on the twelfth ballot with 549 votes. Herbert Welch of Delaware and Thomas Nicholson of New York were elected before Adna W. Leonard of Seattle, the conference announcing his selection on the tenth ballot. Leonard is the son of Adna B. Leonard and was forty one, the third young bishop elected in Methodism.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Charles B. Mitchell
Chicago
William F. Oldham
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Matt S. Hughes
Pasadena
Cal
Edwin P. Hughes
San Francisco
Herbert Welch
Delaware
Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Recommended for Passage
The House Appropriations Committee back recommended the annual sundry civil appropriation bill for passage. It totals 127 237 221 24 dollars, up from last year’s 126 922 750 79, yet the committee notes a net decrease from similar prior appropriations including deficiency funds of 6 816 552.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
House
House Appropriations Committee
Dr Marquis elected moderator of Presbyterian assembly
Rev John Marquis president of Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa was chosen moderator of the general Presbyterian assembly on the second ballot in a keen contest Thursday The 51 year old Iowa appointee is a descendant of the 1780 pioneer preacher known as Silver Tongued Marquis He was born in Washington County Pennsylvania.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John Marquis
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
General Presbyterian Assembly
Iowa
Chicago Express Drivers Strike for Union Recognition
Nearly 1,000 express wagon drivers in Chicago left work on Tuesday demanding union recognition by major railroad express firms. The action involves drivers from all large express companies in the city.
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Chicago
Tornado Levels Kemp City Oklahoma Destroying Much Property
A tornado swept Kemp City Oklahoma eight miles east of Denison killing nine people and injuring 38. Sixteen structures including twelve stores a two story hotel and 60 homes were demolished leaving only three small houses standing. Most residents were Kemp City locals with additional deaths across the Red River in Texas. A special Denison medical train arrived hours after the storm.
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Union News Service
Denison
Texas
Kemp City
Okla
Red River
McCullough
Kemp
Sinn Fein Uprisings Escape Nets Dead Outlaws
Report from Dublin says Sinn Fein prisoners escaped in coffins after a round up by military authorities. The escapes followed relaxed burial rules allowing released men to walk from graveyard ends to freedom as leaders began surrendering.
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London
Dublin
Sinn
Seventh Cavalry Troops Attacked Near Te Mosachic
Field Headquarters Mexico reports thirteen troopers of the Seventh Cavalry were fired upon near the town of Te mosachic and one trooper wounded. Bandits under a bridge near the town engaged the Americans and wounded one Mexican in return.
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Mexico
Seventh Cavalry
Temosachic
Madera
Cincinnati Grain and Live Stock Prices Ledger
Cincinnati markets list wheat and corn prices by grade with scattered percentages. Oats, hay, eggs, poultry, cattle, bulls, calves, hogs, sheep, and lambs show diverse bid ranges and typical market quotes for the period.
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Northwestern
Bologna
Train Hits Auto Killing Four Near Comnerstown
Four men died when a Pennsylvania train struck an automobile three miles west of Comnerstown as they headed to the Tuscarawas river for a day of fishing. Purdy drove the car and Wilson opened a gate to let them take a shortcut. the oncoming locomotive could not be avoided.
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Willis
Cox
Pomerene
New Comnerstown
Here
Wilson
Purdy
Tuscarawas River
Lending a Hand Instead of Advice Urges Mutual Aid
Community leaders urge neighbors to help each other directly rather than offering unsolicited guidance. Officials say practical aid strengthens resilience and fosters trust during local hardships.
Fishing trip becomes home clearing joke
A plumber invites a carpenter on a fishing trip. The carpenter balks, saying he lacks a wife excuse, then reveals he is saving excuses for housecleaning time. The exchange highlights humorous reluctance to leave town.
Comforting Scripture Tale At Bible Reading Anniversary
Rev W Y Fullerton of the Baptist Missionary Society recalls a story from mission days about guiding Bible reading. A man told how he read Proverbs to comfort his sick wife, but she died after he finished the first chapter.
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Bible Reading Association
W. Y. Fullerton
Baptist Missionary Society
Westminster Gazette
Fullerton
Stolen Sweets May Be Hard to Digest
A lighthearted note on shoplifting sweets causing digestive trouble for culprits. Police urge caution while residents joke about sticky fingers and sticky stomachs in the neighborhood. There is no official action or outcome reported.
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Dean
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