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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
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Leslie M. Shaw at Chau tauqua warns congressmen risk of cowardice amid a speculative presidential matchup. Gov. John A. Johnson delivers Swedish day oration in Seattle while thousands join Alaska-Yukon celebrations. John Galvin sworn in as Cincinnati mayor succeeding Markbreidt. Colombia’s President Reyes resigns with August 3 election anticipated. Charles Zubelin deems Harriman a financial post. Tawney rebukes Van Hise after magazine piece.
London reports rebels in Barcelona declared a republic amid ongoing fighting. Madrid officials say the rebellion has been put down. Fire in Osaka kills and displaces thousands. Tariff bill passes House 195 to 183 and goes to Senate.
The report lists a string of events including mergers of mining companies in Nevada totaling 19,000,7500 dollars, a bronze bust unveiled at the Seattle exposition with Gov. Johnson speaking, earthquake losses in Mexico, arrests and releases in the First National Bank case, and Spain’s improving situation with rebel surrenders. It also notes Orville Wright's new speed record, legal and personal misfortunes, and various incidents across the United States from New York to Wisconsin.
John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers association reports a tariff victory lowering print paper to 3.75 per ton and abolishing a 1.67 per ton ground wood tax. The change, urged by publishers, could save about 2.7 million annually for consumers.
Grace Viviano five and Thomas Viviano three were abducted near their parents home. A ransom demand for twenty five thousand dollars arrived for Pietro Viviano and a cousin of the same name. Police seek Samuel Turrisi, an employee of the Viviano cousins, seen with the children before the disappearances.
Charles Brown of Buffalo N Y is said to have killed himself on the Vaderland as the ship neared Antwerp after a nervous breakdown and prior failed attempt to jump overboard. The incident occurred amid reports of melancholia and distress.
Secretary of State Thompson appoints Dr E T Dando as deputy election supervisor after winning support from most of the Jackson county committee. Governor Harmon seeks a ship figurehead from the battleship Ohio for display at the State house if approved by the War Department. Ohio railroads will pay higher taxes this year, auditors report. D S Booker, a Black man of Barnesvale, is shot by Peter Duffy in a race-related killing. police intervene as a mob disrupts the scene and bystander Joe Gladden is wounded.
A new Paine law in Ohio takes effect August 1 1909 returning elements of a federal style. It ends safety boards replacing them with a mayor appointed director of safety and directs service and safety directors to oversee city operations after January 1. The change shifts governmental responsibility to the mayor.
Rev J Spencer Smith attacks members for starving him. He cites bread and water days and 12 weeks with only 14 dollars salary. He says wife cared for newborn while he endured hardship as the church bell rang.
Board of public service members failed to meet allowing McKinley lake to be emptied four times and refilled three times. John Anthony ordered Commissioner Blum to empty the lake to stop boys swimming there. Isslieb ordered refilling, then Anthony again had it emptied and Isslieb had it filled once more.
A farmer with worn clothes and a slouch hat meets a new rural mail carrier who mistakes him for Sherlock Holmes. The farmer clarifies his identity and insists he can read people, while a storekeeper and grocer discuss a wireless signal and a distress call, revealing social misreadings and humor.
An ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen sore tired hot feet corns and bunions. It claims cures while you walk and lists 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer. Address Allen Olmstead LeRoy N Y.
In England provincial towns of Cornwall Devonshire and Lancashire celebrate Mothers Day on mid Lent Sunday with a long standing tradition recognized for generations. England smiles at Americas belated discovery of the holiday.
A witty exchange centers on fashion. Mr Suddenroll claims a desire to be dressed in the height of style while a tailor vows perfect fit. The punchline asks if current trends favor fitted clothes or a looser, self styled look.
A fragment describes a household reliance on Hamling Wizard Oil as a source of security and calm. The text also notes a social detail about a girl influencing a young man’s actions when she fears his kiss.
A damaged fragment notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to soften gums ease teething pain and cure wind colic. Also mentions people in church and faith, with uncertain references to sleep during services.
John Mapel, Coshocton chief of police, refused to relinquish his post after Mayor Hamilton appointed Lieut Paul Johnston as chief and Patrolman Hawkins as lieutenant under the Paine law. Mapel will be ignored and Johnston named head. he threatens legal action to test the law.
In a sensational incident in the city hall Mayor Straub and reporter William Delacourt clashed during a publication dispute. Delacourt seized an iron cuspidor and struck the mayor on the chest.
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