Doomed Murderer Reprieved and Ohio Corporate Tax Update
Charles Justice, Greene County murderer, received a reprieve from Governor Harmon to October 27 after a prison priest's plea. The report also details Columbus work by the state tax commission on Willis law receipts from domestic and foreign Ohio corporations, forecasting total receipts around 2.312 million dollars and a notable rise in corporate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Tax Commission
Ohio
State Treasury
Commission
Charles Justice
Greene County
Harmon
Father Kelly
Iowa officials visit Eastern blind schools for rehabilitation
A committee from the Iowa state board of education including Senators Lambert and Funk, with Charles R. Brenton and W. R. Boyd and Superintendent Geo. D. Eaton of the Iowa state school for the blind, toured major schools in Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other cities. They then planned a stop in Pittsburg to study governance as Iowa prepares to rehabilitate the institution under state board control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education of
Iowa
Lambert and Funk
Charles R. Brenton
W. R. Boyd
Geo. D. Eaton
Iowa State School For the Blind
Ohio State
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Pittsburg
State Board of Education
Fire damages penitentiary laundry and arrests guard plan
A gasoline explosion in the laundry building at the Ohio penitentiary gutted the second story, destroying inmates’ clothes and halting a dynamo for the Charles Justice electrocu tion. Estimated damage under $3,000. Remaining building may be razed for a new facility. Extra guards patrolled as the fire broke after prisoners left dining hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penitentiary
Charles Justice
Greene County
Jones
Lockharts Safe In Ohio After Rejected Requisition
Governor Harmon refuses to honor West Virginia’s request to extradite Albert and Hiram Lockhart charged with the murder of Carlton Simms. The brothers were discharged from Gallipolis county jail due to insufficient affidavits accompanying the requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Glasscock
West Virginia
Albert
Hiram Lockhart
Crown City
Carlton Simms
Gallipolis
Lockhart Brothers
Hog Raising Lecture Tour In Columbus Ohio State U
The Ohio State College of Agriculture runs a special hog raising train on the Hocking Valley line from October 23 to 27. Professors Plumb Evans and others teach swine horticulture and soil improvement with farm talks for youths. Stops include LeMoyne Pemberville Bradner Rising Sun and many more with free admission and no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Hocking Valley
C. S. Plumb
H. E. Evans
O. M. Johnson
W. H. Davis
J. H. Gourley
M. A. Bachtel
LeMoyne
Pemberville
Bradner
Rising Sun
Alveda
Carey
Upper Sandusky
Harpster
Morral
Prospect
Meredith
Delaware
Hyatts
Powell
Linworth
Groveport
Canal Winchester
Lancaster
Carroll
Sugar Grove
Rockbridge
Logan
New Plymouth
Creole
McArthur
Vinton
Bidwell
Gallipolis
Cheshire
Middleport
A. B. Graham
Fishermen Seek License in Lake Erie Net Controversy
The mandamus action from Sandusky tramel net fisherman Joseph Allen seeks to compel the state Fish and Game Commission to issue licenses to use nets in Lake Erie. Allen argues the June law banning trammel nets is unjust and that the nets have larger mesh and lesser public harm. Sandusky attorneys filed applications for licenses but were refused, aiming to test constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
State Fish and Game Commission
Joseph Allen
Sandusky
Circuit
Franklin County
Commission
Ohio State Fair officials expect record gross receipts
Officials in the agricultural department believe the last Ohio state fair will show gross receipts $2000 to $5000 above any prior year in the institution's history. A statement of receipts and expenses will be published soon. It is uncertain if profits will equal the 1907 peak when the state netted $24000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Agricultural Department
Public Service Commission rate rules clarified by secretary
Secretary Radcliffe states that public service commission consent is not required for rate increases and that the commission can force rate reductions after hearings. Utilities must file new rates with the commission, which can act on complaints or its own initiative amid talks of eliminating service duplication. In Cleveland, a laborer about 45 was found dead in a Brookside Park pond with no identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Radcliffe
Commission
Cleveland
Brookside Park
Ohio Happenings Snapshot of Cleveland and Towns
Ohio notes report Major C W Johnson of the Fifth Ohio National Guard dead after a two year illness. Indictments for manslaughter against Paul Leonard and Tony Lucco in Akron. James McGaw, 42, a Pike county farmer, died by self inflicted gunshot. Police chief Jacob Maurer injured in Canal Dover accident. Upper Sandusky pursues rail depot talks with state commission. Multiple homicides, disappearances, and local incidents across towns including Circleville, Bellefontaine, and Coshocton with arrests, lawsuits, and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
C. W. Johnson
Ohio National Guard
Mason
Akron
Paul Leonard
Tony Lucco
Louis Szucs
Portsmouth
James McGaw
Pike County
McGaw
Canal Dover
Jacob Maurer
Upper
Sandusky
Pennsylvania
State Railway Commission
Ashtabula
Amelia Petito
Peter Petito
Ann Street
Bellefontaine
Rufus Heisler
West Mansfield
Logan County
Corning
Cal
Heisler
Caleb Smith
Spain
Southard
Circleville
John English
William H. Dotter
Frank Loudner
Denny Pickens
Albert Dodd
Marysville
Mary Anna Young
Nagashi
Japan
Alphonzo Young
Taylor Township
Findlay
George W. Carpenter
Coshocton
Board of Education
Katie White
Adams Mills
Here
Trinway
Columbus
Tranway
Katie
America
Dean Davis
Yelow Springs
Edward Currie
Shanesville
Dam Break Flood Threatens Wisconsin Valley Towns
Thousands flee the Black River valley as the Le Crocce Power Co dam at Hatfield threatens failure after weeks of heavy rain. Dams at Chippewa Falls and Bloomer broke, Black River Falls suffers major destruction with 60 houses toppled and several dead. telegraph lines down, city dark, supplies cut off, and many rural areas flooded with widespread danger to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Hatfield
Harry Gettman
Water Street
Black River
Omaha
Austin
Halcyon
Wright
Irving
Melrose
North Bend
Stevenstown
Glasgow
Decora Prairie
Lytles
Onalaska
North la Crosse
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
Twin Cities
Chicago
Big Balloon Race Opens From Kansas City
Six large balloons from the United States France and Germany began in Kansas City to set new distance records. The U S holds the international ballooning trophy after Alan R Hawley of New York flew 1 171 miles last year. Two balloons entered for the Sabm cup and one for the American altitude record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
France
Germany
Alan R. Hawley
New York
Captain Cook Resigns After Court Martial
Washington October 7 The War Department accepted the resignation of Capt. Frank A. Cook who was court-martialed at San Francisco for conduct unbecoming an officer. The findings were not released to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Cook
Washington
Frank A. Cook
San Francisto
War Department
Independent bid by Buckeye leader for mayor sparks four-way race
George Ritchie, a Coshocton city leader, launches an independent bid for mayor. The move adds to a field of four candidates. In other Ohio news, a church roof fall injures Samuel Streby in Upper Sandusky. Henry J. Kimble dies of heart disease in Zanesville. and several firms face bankruptcies, bonds votes, or notable accidents across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
George Ritchie
Upper
Sandusky
Samuel Streby
Zanesville
Henry J. Kimble
Kimble Lumber Co
Cincinnati
United States Court
Dayton
Paul M. Banker
Sylvester F. Evans
Loudonville
James C. Sprang
Ashland
Ashtabula
Charles Whiting
Austinburg
Art Manufacturing Co
Bowling Green
Mary Casey
Louis
Bellefontaine
Clyde Meddles
East Liberty
Millersburg
Belelfontaine
Jonas 0
Yoder
West Liberty
Toledo
Brand Whitlock
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Raymond Spencer
Zanesville Coal Company
McLaney
East Liverpool
Nathan Nichols
Tri-State Electric Railway
New Philadelphia
Lillian Porcher
Port Washington
Theodore Watters
J. W. Watters
Ottawa
Donald Cahill
B. Cahill
Youngstown
Mike Quinn
Leo Rotchford
Alliance
Frank Stair
Lima
Ora Shepard
Shepard
Newark
Delaware
Mt. Vernon
Harry A. Phillips
Ohio State Hospital
Dee Franks
Leetonia
William Schweitzer
Ohio
Chardon
Richard
Gail
Columbus
Gallipolis
Albert and
Hiram Lockhart
Crown City
Carlton Simms
West Virginia
Harmon
Glasscock
Munyon Preaches Hope Philosophy to Add Followers
Prof J M Munyon proclaims a growing "Hot Cult" of health optimism claiming over half a million members nationwide and urging sick people to seek hope as the primary curative force. He asserts medicines aid but that real cure comes from hope, offering free medical advice from Munyon's Philadelphia laboratories and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
United States
Philadelphia
53D
Jefferson Sts
Philo
J. M. Munyon
On the Safe Side in A Rural Tale
A Parson and Rastus discuss judgment day and a man facing consequences for stolen chickens. The mock debate hinges on whether a husband must testify against his wife and whether his wife might have cooked the birds. The dialogue reflects playful folk humor and framed morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Camden Man After Illness
A. Dearth of Main Street Camden Ohio suffered seven weeks in bed with kidney trouble. He lost over 20 pounds and feared recovery until one box of Doan's Kidney Pills relieved symptoms. He recovered fully and has since remained well. Sold by druggists and stores for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dearth
Main St. Camden, O
Dean
Doan
Invitation etiquette and flattery in social circles
A paraphrased exchange on paying attention to invited places. Mrs. Comrox notes that invitations reflect sincerity and value in social circles, calling them the truest form of flattery.
Hamline Wizard Ointment Promised Cure for Aches and Bruises
An ad claims the Hamline Wizard Oi is a universal remedy for lame backs aches sprains bruises cuts and burns. It asserts fast relief and positions the product as superior to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamline
A Humorous Look at Old Sayings and Stereotypes
A reflective note compares childhood memories with old time remedies and social ideas. The piece recalls Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and soothing gums while poking at how a woman judges a man by his attire.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willis. Law
School For
Marker
James R. Marker
Logan W. Page
Bureau of Good Roads
Department of Agriculture
Arch H. Huston
Ohio Good Roads Federation
National Good Roads Department
Good Congress
Richmond
Lockharts Safe
C. R. Titlow
O. M. Kile
Buckeye
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