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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
Governor Harmon signed the Gebhardt bill requiring Ohio railroads to issue negotiable uniform bills of lading, making it a law. He also let the Edwards Dill measure, adding two municipal court judges in Cleveland, become law by lapse of time.
In Columbus on May 31 the bribery trial of Rep. George B. Nye intensified as Prosecutor Turner pressed Cleveland lobbyists Harry W. Wilson and colleagues. Wilson denied efforts to shield the committee, destroy evidence, or attack Senate witness Stanley Harrison. The questioning revealed lobbyists’ ties to a service firm and possible plans to influence the special committee for personal gain.
Ohio state registrar reports 34 850 autos registered up from year start. Deputies patrol for untagged machines and licenses neglected by many owners. In other news stone quarries to start soon with 200 prisoners to be employed and machinery installation planned for quarrying and crushing stone for state use and possible sale.
Edwards Picketts, once sentenced to life for burglary in Mahoning County, was freed from the penitentiary after a 1908 commutation by Governor Harris. He worked for Lieut. Ben Chamberlain, fell for a married woman, stole a ham as a gift, then drank, and was picked up two days later.
Charles Warriner already serving a six year term for embezzling 643000 from the Big Four railroad in Cincinnati has been moved from the construction department to the clerks office within the penitentiary.
Ohio State students clash as veterans claim the O insignia has only honored athletes. Rookies want to award the O to their company officers arguing those trained to lay down their lives for the country deserve the emblem. The dispute is referred to Proxy Thompson for arbitration.
Governor Harmon signed a bribery bill making solicitation acceptance or offering of bribes a penitentiary offense. The measure passed the senate before a bribery scandal and cleared the house after arrests. The bill excludes current legislators from punishment.
In Columbus six witnesses refuse to testify as the senate bribery probe orders two arrests Editor E. E. Cook of the Columbus Citizen and Charles J. Pretzman released on $500 bond Justice of the Peace T. H. Hennessy states the case challenges the committee's legal standing with adjournment approaching. Other witnesses named include C. C. Lyons A. C. Crouse Paul Moffet R. K. Leblond and H. S. Mengert.
Farmers learn to rear incubator hatched chicks under hens with careful coop setup. Start in a dry, ventilated coop, then gradually open space. avoid free ranging for two weeks. Keep temperatures around 95 degrees for the first week and monitor heat needs as chicks grow. Ensure cleanliness, frequent disinfection, and fresh water at all times. Feed carefully with yolk nutrition first, then bread and grain mixtures as they gain strength.
An investigation into bribery allegations focuses on lawmakers and associates. Prosecutors seek accountability for illicit actions linked to corridors of power as authorities scrutinize possible coercion and kickback schemes within legislative circles.
Columbus reports two key rulings in the Nye bribery case. Judge Kinkead allowed testimony that Nye sought bribes from people beyond State Printer Crawford, opening the door for witnesses including Crawford and Stanley Harrison to testify about efforts to steer bills for money. Jurors named include farmers, a carpenter, a grocer, and several Columbus residents.
Col W L Curry of the Columbus pension agency reports 3149 Civil War veterans in Ohio died in the past nine months. About 60000 veterans on pension rolls are estimated to decrease yearly from 8000 to 6000, with annual pension disbursement around 16 million dollars.
The article reflects on Hosea and biblical warnings about idolatry, focusing on Ephraim as Israel, Judah’s warning, and the call to repentance. It cites Hosea's threefold wisdom, the need for confession, and a parable of mercy for sinners who heed the invitation before the lamp goes out.
A conversation questions a woman's experience for a lead role in a musical comedy. One character notes she led her husband a dance, implying limited professional experience. The exchange suggests skepticism about her qualifications and past work.
Varnish acts as a sanitary agent and simplifies cleaning by wiping dust away, keeping microbes out of the air. A varnished floor is attractive, easy to maintain, and wholesome. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers offers a free booklet “Modern Floors” from 686 The Bourse, Philadelphia.
A country household girl laments missing letters. Melba the pet brings in a large chip with worms, saying the postman did not bring a letter and that Miss Alice can enjoy the free worms at home.
Fragmentary OCR shows a London slang quip about street sayings with unclear context and garbled names. It hints at a fleeting urban phrase and a reference to a mother and a mangle, then asks who shot.
A historical guide details careful cake making from measuring and mixing to baking. It explains ingredients, such as pastry flour and fresh butter, methods for stirring beating and folding, and a tested recipe with butter sugar flour milk baking powder and eggs.
A Wisconsin creamery manager credits stopping coffee and adopting Postum for digestive relief and sharper business performance. He notes reduced stomach fullness and heart palpitations, enhanced mental acuity, and easier office work after several days of using Postum as directed.
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