Free range of thousand acres guards not being used
London Ohio dispatch reports on a state board farm in Madison county where twenty five penitentiary prisoners live without guards. They work the 1500 plus acre tract turning untapped land into a modern farm with tents, cleared underbrush, cutting trees and feeding 400 head of young cattle as plans to expand to 100 guards rise.
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Union News Service
London
State Board of Administration
Madison County
State of Ohio
Columbus
African inspection trip sails for South Africa
Bishop Hartzell of Africa and Bishop Anderson resident Cincinnati and his son Rev William Anderson are set to sail from London on October 17 for a missionary inspection trip of the Dark Continent. Anderson’s family remains in England as Hartzell travels from New York to join aboard the Mauretania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joseph C. Hartzell
Africa
Wm. F. Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Anderson
South Africa
London
Bishop Anderson
England
Bishop Hartzell
New York
Mauretania
Confederate cemetery improvements approved for Johnson's Island
The Robert Patton chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Cincinnati through Mrs. Mary Patton Hudson, descendant of the veteran, has won approval from the federal government to proceed with improvements at Johnson's Island Confederate cemetery in Sandusky Bay.
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Sandusky
Johnson's Island
Sandusky Bay
Robert Patton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Cincinnati
Mary Patton Hudson
Thirty six Ohio banks named state depositories
The state board approved thirty six banks as depositories in Columbus. They will receive two hundred eighty thousand dollars of state funds at three percent interest. The board comprises the state treasurer the attorney general and the superintendent of banks.
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Columbus
Tragic Accident Claims Akron Youth
Akron Ohio Arthur Harmon twelve, son of John Katman, employed by a local brewing company, died after a dynamite stick in his pocket exploded. His right leg and arm were blown off in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
Arthur Harmon
John Katman
Jie
Dayton to Open Mantelp Lodging House at Workhouse
Dayton plans for a new lodging house at the city workhouse to shelter about 200 transient guests. Shower baths are being installed and quarters arranged for lodging this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Veterans at annual reunion hear about dwindling regiment
Findlay Ohio reports 96 members registered for the Twenty first Ohio State Line regiment reunion at Arlington closing a two day session. It is noted only about 200 of the unit remain. Rawson named next reunion site with Capt. J Keller of McComb elected president and Francis Hart of Rawson as secretary treasurer.
Miners and Owners Fail to Reach Ohio Wage Agreement
In Cleveland Ohio United Mine Workers officials and Eastern Ohio Coal Operators association leaders met in a final bid to settle wage disputes for Ohio miners but could not break the deadlock. The miners were represented by John P White John Moore and Charles Albasin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Jackson Hosts First Annual Farmers and Merchants Fall Festival
Jackson Okl a city within a city sprang up overnight as merchants set up display booths along main streets. The festival offered aerial flights vaudeville acts street parades and exhibits of farm products and manufactured goods aimed at entertaining visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Farmers’ and Merchants
Merchants’ Committee
Fatal house blaze after lamp explodes in Shawnee
Frank B. Jaynes, 27, was burned to death when a coal oil lamp exploded causing a fire that engulfed the house in Shawnee. He slept upstairs as the rest of the family fled in night attire. The home was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Jaynes
Automobile Attack in Dayton Involving Usinger
Edward Usinger of Cincinnati and party narrowly escaped after a mob of Romanians attacked their car in Dayton D. One foreigner staggered into the road and suffered a broken leg when struck by the machine. Usinger, his wife, two brothers, and a prospective sister-in-law were in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Edward Usinger
Elmore Street
Cincinnati
Usinger
Hocking Power Co Buys Athens Lighting Equipment
The Hocking Power Co. purchased from the city of Athens its electric lighting equipment for 15000 dollars. It has secured a 25 year franchise to furnish electricity for street and commercial lighting power and municipal water pumping at the city station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens, O
Hocking Power Co
City of
Athens
Allen County Fish and Game Protective Association Formed
Lima Ohio. The Allen County Fish and Game Protective Association was organized with C. A. Rusler as president H L Dewitt as secretary and Frank Leech as treasurer all of Lima. Vice presidents to be appointed in each township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Allen County Fish and Game Protective Association
C. A. Rusler
H. L. Dewitt
Frank Leech
Automobile Victim Killed in Ohio Crash Near Barnesville
Edwin Peddicord aged 18 was killed and Lorene Reynolds was fatally injured by a car wreck 15 miles south of Barnesville. Edna Gibson and Mack Todd escaped serious injury after being thrown from the demolished vehicle.
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Barnesville
Edwin Peddicord
Lorene Reynolds
Edna Gibson
Mack Todd
Man's Injuries Prove Fatal in Akron
Charles H. Stidham aged 56 a painter died in Akron following injuries from being run down by an automobile. Police report he became confused as cars approached from two directions.
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Akron
Charles H. Stidham
Stidham
Minister's Son Enlists for Canadian Regiment in Europe
Rev. J P Curran of Hardin county announced in Bellefontaine church that his 20 year old son William Curran has joined a Canadian regiment and left for European battlefields. Curran formerly worked as a newspaper reporter.
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Bellefontaine
J. P. Curran
Hardin County
William Curran
Young Curran
Bonds Authorized for Dayton Parks and Rail Elevation
Dayton city commissioners authorize bonds totaling 1 360 009 dollars for parks play grounds and elevation of railroad tracks subject to voter approval at the November election.
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Dayton
War argument ends in fatal shooting in Youngstown
In Youngstown Ohio Mike Orlovich was shot to death after a quarrel over the war. Peter Zadie was arrested hours after the body was found and confessed to the killing. Zadie said Orlovich stabbed him earlier before he shot Orlovich.
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Youngstown, O
Mike Orlovich
Peter Zadie
Zadie
Orlovich
Fatal Interurban Collision Drews Springdale Worker
Springfeld laborer James W. Lucas of 605 Harrison street was fatally struck by an Interurban streetcar in a city incident. Police report confirms the victim died from injuries sustained at the scene.
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Springfeld
James W. Lucas
Harrison Street
Germans Forced Back on Western Front Near St Quentin
Paris dispatch reports French and British forces, including Turcos and Moors, pushing back German western wing near St Quentin and threatening German lines toward Belgium. Fresh British troops arrive to support exhausted units as Verdun siege guns move from Metz toward Verdun.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Belgium
Tergnier
Noyon
Nancy
Toul
Woevre
le Rupt-de-Mad
Meuse
St. Michiel
France
von Kluck
Verdun
Berlin
London
Metz
Allies and Germans battle continues with no clear edge
London reports a day of grinding combat as allies and German forces clash with no decisive advantage. Paris says the western wing advanced while the eastern wing repelled attacks. Berlin dispatches claim fading allied offensive and Verdun bombardment ongoing.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Verdun
German troops occupy Cracow and German commandant installed
London reports that Cracow has been occupied by German troops, placed under a German military commandant, and the Austrian civil administration displaced. The development marks a shift in control amid ongoing wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cracow
Baltic route eyed for possible German advance
Experts weigh the possibility of German descent into Russian territory via the Baltic region as tension rises in Stettin. The analysis considers strategic implications and regional security concerns amid shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettin
Baltic
Aviators Close To England Report Of New Bomb Attacks
German aviators near England attacked Boulogne and French coast cities. A shipbuilding yard at Boulogne was bombed with little damage or injuries. The German casualty list cites about one thousand men, including twenty three officers. The British captured the Dutch liner Amsterdijk and brought it to Queenstown. The Russian cruiser Rayan sank a German cruiser and two torpedo boats in the Baltic Sea. One mortar shot was fired at Reims cathedral. A Highlander carried a Maxim gun at Soissons and died after singlehanded defense. Belgium rejected German peace terms and Belgian forces captured 800 prisoners and three guns after attacking between Antwerp and Brussels.
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England
London
Boulogne
Channel
Amsterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
Amsterdijk
Queenstown
Russ
Paris
Central News of
Rayan
Baltic Sea
North Sea
Baltic
Marconi Company of
Berlin
Reims
London Daily Mail
France
Soissons
Belgium
Germany
Albert
Antwerp
Brussels
England’s food dependence and supply risk exposed
The article notes Britain pays over 1.36 billion annually for imports, with major outlays to Argentina the United States India and others. It warns of Britain living hand to mouth, with only ten days of stock and no cold storage, making any supply disruption potentially calamitous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
Denmark
Canada
Russia
Holland
Australia
Germany
New Zealand
France
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Furious Fighting as Russians Invade Hungary and Allies Make Gains
Reports describe heavy combat along two thirds of the NE France front with fierce fighting and bayonet clashes. Allies claim progress with French reporting marked gains while Berlin says the advance was repulsed. Russian activity in Galicia and German bombings over Belgium Paris and Warsaw are noted as broader war movements.
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Union
London
France
Germany
Berlin
Galicia
Belgium
Paris
Warsaw
Russia
East Prussia
Russians Invade Hungary Push Across Carpathians
London reports the Russians have crossed the Carpathians into Hungary capturing Uzsok near the River Ungh with guns stores and prisoners. Budapest dispatches say Russian attempts through Carpathian passes were repulsed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
London
Carpathian Range
Uzsok
Ungh
Petrogad
Morning Post
Budapest
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Co
Carpathians
Villa rejects Carranza as head of Mexican republic
Gen Francisco Villa insists on Venustiano Carranza resigning as first chief of the Constitutionalists as the sole basis for settlement. He says he will never accept Carranza as head of the republic in response to messages from Mexico City officials.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Constitutionalists
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Mexico City
Villa
Market Prices for Wheat Corn Butter and Livestock
Cincinnati markets display varied prices for agricultural goods including Wheat No. 2 red at 1.08, Corn White and Yellow ranges, Oats and Hay stand values, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Cattle, Bulls, Calves, Hogs, Sheep, and assorted tonnage and grade notes across multiple categories with numerous per unit quotes and grades. The listing reflects a broad commodity snapshot with numerous specific figures and classifications.
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C. Hay
Bologna
Firing Across Bow Reported by Japanese Cruiser
In Seattle a Japanese cruiser Idiguma fired across the bow of the American steamer Seward, Captain John Johnson, then boarded and inspected papers before allowing the merchantman to proceed. Censorship blocked news, with scant details reaching Pacific Coast Steamship Company officials.
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Seattle
Wash
Seward
John Johnson
Idiguma
British Columbia
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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Jaynes
Attack Automobile Party
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Aisne
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General von Kluck
the Aisne
von Boehn
Mons
Cambrai
Bouchain
Denain
St. Amand
Peronne
Marne
Amiens
Vetrograd
Polish Secret Committee
Danzig
Elbing
Islands
John Bull
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