Board Pushes Canal System Reforms and Wages
The state Board of Public Works sent its annual report to Governor Harmon condemning earlier criticisms and blaming former general assemblies for canal delays. Chief Engineer James R. Marker faces charges for failing to file the required report. The board urges canal rehabilitation, predicts lower rail freight, blames railroad opposition, and seeks higher pay for all board employees.
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Board of Public Works
Rap Ft
James R. Marker
Columbus
State Board of Public Works
Harmon
Oo ‘Maion
James R Marker
Dennan
Wultw
Squelch Revolt Suppressed in Honduras Mutiny Reported
Washington dispatches state Honduran army mutiny was crushed by government troops with some rebels fleeing to Salvador. American minister Benton J. McCreery relayed the update from Tegucigalpa. Salvadoran frontier troops were deployed as a precaution amid unclear scope of the uprising. Markham to Succeed Harahan as railroad head in Pittsburg. Earthquake story dented. no severe quake occurred in Salvador, but a false claim of tremors and damage was reported.
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Washington
State Department
Benton J. McCreery
Togeclecipa
Honduras
Balvacor
Pannuin
Kttw
Bere
Salvador
One Third of Voters Implicated in Election Bribery
Manchester D Dec 21 Fully one third of the vote in Adams county at the recent election was tampered with by bribers Judge Bink of Portsmouth said. About 140 men in two townships have been indicted for accepting bribes to influence votes. Courts will vigorously prosecute. Those found guilty of selling votes face disfranchisement for five years. If punishments are meted out, a major shift in future political results may follow.
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Manchester
Adams County
Aaid
Bink
Portamouth
Exhorter Levi R. Lupton to Lead Detroit Patent Tops Firm
Rev. Levi R. Lupton known for Gift of Tongues publicity will become salesman for a Detroit patent tops manufacturer. He plans to leave Michigan for his territory with headquarters in Detroit and to publicize a claim regarding a Cleveland birth.
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Allance
Levi R. Lupton
Tongues Apontia
Mamin Corletia
Cleveland
Michigan
Detroit
Pomerene Hanley Debate Postponed to Tuesday
ColumbusDec. 21 It was announced that the Pomerene Hanley debate scheduled for Portsmouth Friday night had been postponed unto Tuesday. Predictions say there will be no further debates after Tuesday as voters are already aroused in the senatorial contest.
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Columbus
Portsmouth
Auditor Arrests and Fatal Elevator Crush Report
Marietta railroad chief auditor Eppler is arrested on charges of defrauding the company out of thousands. In Austin Governor Campbell issues 48 Christmas pardons with about 40 more expected today. In Alcon a Kirk department store employee Winneberg died trapped between floor and elevator in the warehouse.
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Marietta, v
Edward A. Eppler
Marietta, Columbus
Alcon
Wiliam Winneberg
Kirk Company
Christman Spirit
Austin
Tex
Campbell Han
Marries Chorus Girl in Colonial Era Union Show
Columbus real estate man Harry M. Daugherty son of a Columbus lawyer and politician wed Deana Gibson a chorus girl from The Midnight Sons company at the Colonial after meeting during performances in Columbus. They dined at the Southern hotel and honeymoon plans were made amid social notices.
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Columbus
Deo
I Daugherty
Devel
Buffalo
Young Daugherty
Mise Deana Gibson
Midnight Sons
Colonial
Harry M. Douxharty
Politican
Misa Gibson
Mitaight
Columba
Southern
Ahe
Cant File Appeal in Miami County Murder Case
Celinbus O Dec BN Steve Scott, a Miami county colored murderer condemned to die on December 31, gains a new delay as the supreme court allows a petition in error in the Miami county circuit court. His co defendant Charlee Jones, serving life, may be cited in the petition. Jones says he acted alone and Boott is innocent. King summons Asquith for London.
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Celinbus
Steve Scott
Miami County
Supreme Court
Charlee Jones
Jones
Boott
Mexico City Eating Stands Beginle the Traveler
A vivid, dated portrait of Mexican eating booths near rail stations and in cities. The piece notes low wages for workers, frequent dog companions at meals, and a controversial comparison of native cooks to Chinese chefs. It conveys a traveler’s shock at local food customs and labor conditions.
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Mexico
Narrow escape after tainted oysters in Columbus
In Columbus on December 21 inspector W L Finley nearly died from ptomaine poisoning after eating bad oysters. Doctors attempted to purge the poison and save him though he showed leopard-like symptoms. he was kept out of danger, a fate feared similar to the death of Charles Kleeb, Democratic central committee chairman.
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Columbus
O. Dee
W. Ll. Finley
Finley
Pintey
Charles Kleeb
Democratic Central Committee
Two Bills Considered by the Commission
Columbus reports the state employers liability commission weighing two bills. One sets a damages schedule and restricts suits to common law or statutory proof, while the other allows an employee to choose how damages are proven. A $5,000 death recovery limit is cited, drawn into dispute with labor unions seeking higher figures.
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Columbus
Delaware Girls Industrial Home Report Highlights Costs and Plan
A district report from Delaware Ohio notes average yearly attendance at the Girls Industrial Home was 561, with 414 dormitory spaces filled. Total maintenance cost reached 110679.09 dollars, including 197.29 dollars for past year per inmate. Superintendent Webb proposes purchasing land adjoining the institution for inmate farming to supplement meals.
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Columbus
Delaware
Duntal
D. Wel
Webb
Rockefeller Gives 10 Million to Obi University Final Gift
Chicago reports that Job& D. Rockefeller donates 10 million dollars to Obi University as a final grant. The gift funds come from income securities valued at 10 million and will be paid in ten yearly installments starting January 1, 1911. Rockefeller withdraws from board duties, naming Fred T. Gates and John D. Rockefeller Jr. as representatives. Two lifeguards drowned off Rockaway Beach and three others were saved after a lifesaving boat capsized.
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Chicago
University of Obi
Job& D. Rockefeller
Martin A. Hyereon
Dunregete
Woclefeller Lexan
Haw
General Education Board
Rockefeller
Educational Foundation
Mr. Rockefeller
Judson
Board of
True Fees
Fred T. Gates
John D. Rockefel
New York
Rockaway Beach
Volunteer
Ufesaying Corps
Holiday news from the county and surrounding towns
Miss Marguerite Allen of Western College Ohio visits her parents for the holidays. Newark poultry show plans and local moves include Walter Jackson ill at home near Milfordton. The Moore Concert Co. performed at Bran Don Baptist church to a large audience. Mr. and Mrs S R Martin move to Gambler with Martin becoming undertaker. Dowde notes incomplete postal information.
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Marguerite
Allen
Western College
Oxford
Ohio
Banner M. Allen
L. A
Newark
Walter Jackson
Milfordton
W. HE. Pratt
Daughy
Miswes Bion
Louise
Hazen
Kenelworth
H. C. Devin
Moore Concert Co
Weat Balem
Brandon Baptist Church
R. Martin
Crestline
UL. C. Wright
Gambler
Delivery at city mall postoffice for next Monday
Local note reports a single delivery by city mall carriers next Monday with stores able to leave word at the stamp window to have their mall held at the postoffice. The item lists various residents visiting, traveling, or staying for holidays, including Walter Sperry, Josephine Francis, Margaret Jones, Robert Carr, and others.
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Walter Sperry
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Gambler
Josephine Francis
Ironton
David Francia
Margaret Jones
Brandon
Robert L. Carr
Washington, D. C
Mra
EB. W. Breaco
Marie
Helen
East Hamtramck Street
Utica
Charles F. Bullock
Relatves
Columbus
Mensrs
B. B. Bliss
Y. M
Stanley Shaffer
Walter Mason
Freeman Tudor
Albert Maruh
Howard
Mt. Vernon
Wagon Road
Neil Knode
East Vine Street
Mr. Neidal
Mias Mabel Young
Oberlin
University of Oberlin
Ohio
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H. H. Greer
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W. Alsdorf
Frank Ey Young
Lavinia Elder
Oberlin University
John VY
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Lewis B. Houck
Bellfontaine
H. T. Barron
Zanesville
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West Sugar Street
Jacksonville
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Akron
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