Escaped From Boys' School Leads to Inquiry
Major Gerlach dismissed claims that abolishing corporal punishment spurred escapes at the Hoya Industrial School. Two youths Frank Stolaiski of Toledo and Fred Lawrence of Cincinnati fled with 11 others, totaling 14 escapes in two days. Most escapes occurred as guards resigned. several officers and staff also quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Dee
Frank Stolaiski
Toledo
Fred Lawrence
Cincinnati
Raneway
Hoya
Highland Cottage
South
Columbus
James Terantino
Cleveland
High Street
John Robert
Gerlach
Charles Kater
Carl Nirem
Roy Lutes
John Rust
Springfield
Figmund Gravoky
Alex Ruzinsky
Wiliam Cherry
Almer Keletz
Carey
Harry Davin
Grand Rapids
Bunday
Otcers
Raper
B.D. Stoll
Frank UN Schott
Jacob Wollenberg
W. T. Dupuy
John C Sehylbty
Suffragists Plan 1912 Year End Street Meetings
New York on December 17 1912 suffrage activists announce a final push to end the year with 63 street meetings near assembly districts in Greater New York. A committee will seek assemblymen to remind them of the upcoming suffrage debate in the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woman Suffrage Party
Assemblyman
Divorce Case Doles Out Heavy Alimony to Mrs Heinze
In Newburg New York on December 17 a divorce decree grants Mrs Heinze the former Copper King substantial support including 1000 dollars monthly alimony to cover living and rent for her Dorlin apartment 223 dollars monthly until lease expiry and custody of F Augustus Jr born 1911 with dad ordered to pay the boy’s education after he reaches five years old.
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Heinze
Newburg
N. Y
New York State
Frite An Wertus Heinse
Dorlin
Cou Enly
F. Augustus, Jr
Peaches
End of the Combine Foreseen by Government Victory
Washington news reports Attorney General Wickersham foresees the breakup of the coal cartel after a supreme court ruling. The decision brands Temple Iron an unlawful restraint and declares 65 percent contracts illegal, signaling renewed competition for independent producers and relief for consumers. The ruling leaves railroads’ conspiracy claims uncertain and stops further stock controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Temple Iron Company
Circuit Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Erig
New York, Susquehanna & Western
Philadelphia
Ukewine
Central of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
New York Central States Its Answer on Sherman Act Claim
Columbus Ohio December 17 Representatives of the New York Central system told the public utilities commission they do not intend to violate the Sherman anti-trust law. They said the equipment trust certificates are needed at once to prevent a car shortage from harming the road and shippers. The shortage began last August and has grown into winter volumes, affecting all divisions. The new equipment would be distributed where required. Attorney Hodge argued the protestors that the railroad may not be forced to underwrite obligations for the entire system. The commission will deliberate and issue a decision in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
New York
Ohio
Monte
Hodge
New York Central
Governor Donaghey Grants Wide Pardon Clears Convict Lease Record
Arkansas Governor Donaghey freed 316 state and 44 county prisoners breaking pardon records. He plans to submit a message to the legislature detailing reasons for pardons and opposing the convict lease system. He cites inhumane treatment and excessive terms to urge reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Donaghey
Immediate Trial Sought in Campaign Expense Case
Steubenville reports W C Brown, prosecutor elect and Brand jury target, requests an immediate trial to settle the exceeding expense charge before he takes office Jan 1. Judge Richards to grant compelled speedy action amid a crowded docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
W. C. Brown
Brand
Richards
Fire kills forty horses in Chicago barn blaze
A Chicago barn fire early today killed forty horses by smoke suffocation while the structure sustained about 100 damage. The incident reports indicate rapid flames and heavy smoke, with firefighters battling the blaze into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Per Cent Time Deposits and Dividends Declared
Summary lists interest rates on time deposits and historical balances from 1895 to 1911. Mentions dividends on stock under six percent and deposits accepted by the firm, with figures for several years and references to the building and loan association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansete
Conservati
Cat Hospital Fire Kills Forty Cats in Brooklyn
New York December 17. A fire at Mrs. Marie Batto's apartment at 196 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn killed forty cats. Batto ran a cat hospital and many victims were valuable. An overturned lamp started the blaze. Estimates counted about 360 lives lost, approximately nine per cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Batto
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Batto Rune
Din ner Sets and Fancy Pieces in Several Styles
English French and Austrian china in dinner sets and fancy pieces. Fruit sets seven pieces priced 75¢ to $5.00. Salads 15¢ to $2.50. Decorated and cut glass water sets from $1.00 to $3.25. Silverware knives forks spoons gravy ladles meat forks at lowest prices. Sterling silver tableware. Illustrated poets and Xmas books. Boys and girls games and toys. Nickel framed fire proof lined casseroles $1.48 and $1.98. Japanese baskets for trays flowers and fruit. small fruit nut baskets 10¢ to 35c.
Dolls and Decor At Closeout Stock Event
A local sale offers new dolls and glassware including calendars, post cards, traveling sets, leather and brass wares. Large and small screens are advertised with big value prices as stock is being cleared.
Framed Phra ina es Gifts and Sepia Prints Sale
Picture rooms offer suitable gifts in framed Phra ina es from 10 to $10. Sepia prints mounted copies of famous pictures cost 15¢ each or two for 25c.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitelaw Reid
Dne
Stute Roos
Taft
Whitean Reid
Great Britain
London
White House
Wilson
Consideraton
Zanceville
Board of Health
Copper King
Pardon
Jenro
James Palace
Akron
von Rooker
Mulder
Charles Franks
Rooker
Middletown
Tom Faraila
Nick Parella
Dayton
Martin
Dayton Bicycle Club
Dodda
Louie Beherd
M. K. Murphy
Acme Paving Company
Scherb
Joe Wilson
Rostila Wilson
Nina
Martine Ferry
Ntalians
Thomas Paskose
The
Conan Associa
CAT Hospital
China
Southworth & Holmes
Silver Deposit
Arnold Store
Milton S. Lewis
South Main
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