Cox Dawns as Ohio Governor in Grand Inauguration
James M. Cox was inaugurated governor of Ohio in the rotunda of the statehouse with a large crowd, Chief Justice Shauck administering the oath, and Judge John B. Bator presiding. A full inaugural program featured music, remarks, and the governor’s address, followed by a massive parade through Columbus and a statehouse reception. Cox pledged to enact the Democratic platform and demanded high qualifications from appointees.
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Trinity Chave
James M. Cox
Ohio
Statehouse
Shauck
Ohio Supreme Court
John B. Bator
Cox
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A. Miler
Wetuanzurnt
William A. Hale
Dayton
Shayek
Governors Commission
Judson Harmon
Fourth Regiment Tynd
Washington Gladden
Crand
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Kaba
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Lowing
Fourth Infantry
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Ol Guard
Supreme Court
W. L. Curry
United States Trodpa
Vendats
Hibernian Rifles
Columbus Riding Club
Woodmen of the World
Frateron
Memorial Hall
Tepmm Hete
Franklin County
Stule Oald
Democrate
Boy Kills Brother Then Disappears in Mintietown
In Mintietown Connecticut on January 13, 1900s a 14 year old Ed ward Borgron was murdered by his older brother after a dispute over an errand. The body was found buried under rocks about 200 yards from home in the village Postland. The older brother fled town after the crime and has not yet been found.
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Sip
Edward Borgron
M Postland
Bern
Alm Las
Boys Industrial School Reorganization Initiated in Lancaster
The Boys Industrial School near Lancaster will be reorganized with Captain R A Hastings taking charge January 16. Hastings, with 12 years in reform work at Mansfeld, will lead the institute as Major Gerlach resigns amid intensified trouble. Police report Crooks Bulgarians and Turks returning to the Balkans face systematic fleecing at the steership dock in New York as authorities investigate the scam.
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Columbus
Boys Industrial School
Lancaster
R. A. Hastings
Hastings
Mansfeld
Boye’ Industrial School
Hamdings
Gerlach
Incharge
Brooks
Pearl Rickey Shot After Pool Quarrel in Fortemouth
In Fortemouth on a January day, 26 year old Pearl Rickey, a carpenter, was fatally shot by William Hayerl following a pool game quarrel. Hayerl surrendered to the sheriff after the incident.
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Fortemouth
Pearl Rickey
Carpenter
William Hayerl
Hayerl
Shariff
Train kills man at West Main street crossing
Troy report says John MacCurdy, 45, driver of a car, was struck and killed by a southbound C., H. & D. passenger train at the West Main street crossing. Police say the accident occurred at or near noon on January 1.
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Troy
John MacCurdy
H. & D. Perwenter
West Main Street
Kirkby Surrenders on Bribery Charges in Ohio Rail Case
William Kirkby, ex state railroad commissioner under McKinley, surrendered to county authorities to face three indictments for bribery involving Dr. George B. Nye of Pike county. The charges allege offers to influence Nye to sway votes and rail access. Dates and specifics vary, listing March 1903, 1910, and 1911 as potential times. An unrelated note mentions a pipe cleaning plan with soda and cement.
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Columbus
William Kirkby
Willian McKinley
Ohio
Frank
George B. Nye
Pike County
House of Representatives
Kirkby
Renault
Indietmenta Axaurep
Saarges
Obie Traction Railway Company
Dr. Nye
Wee bin
Harmon's Last Pardon Granted in Franklin County
Columbus Ohio January 13 Governor Harmon's last pardon action is announced granting eight pardons. Harry Barnett, a Franklin County convict, serves a 19 year burglary sentence for an inhabited dwelling. He was sentenced in 1905.
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Columbus
Harmon
Tog Pawne
Harry Barnett
Franklin County
Water blocks streetcars as Muskingum floods
Zanesville Ohio January 1 The Muskingum river and floodwaters threaten the valley all day overflowing banks across the city cutting off streetcar traffic on Linden avenue and forcing suspensions of service as authorities monitor rising waters.
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Zanesville
Muskingum Valley
Muskingum River
Linden Avenue
Creamer Declines Treasury Cashier Post in Columbus
Columbus Ohio January 13 State Treasurer Creamer has refused the offer to become cashier of the treasury tendered by John P Brennan the current treasurer He plans a period of rest before resuming any new line of work
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Columbus
Creamer
The
Treasury
John P. Brennan
Electoral College Casts Votes for Wilson in Ohio
Columbus June 14 Ohio's electoral college met in the governor's office and elected Alfred M Cohen Cincinnati president John W Devanny secretary and Walter K Noe sergeant at arms. The body then cast 24 votes for Woodrow Wilson for president of the United States and formed three committees on mileage per diem rules and order of business and permanent organization.
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Electoral College
Columbus
Ohio
Alfred M. Cohen
Cincinnati
John W. Devanney
Walter K. Noe
Soreen Arms
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Floods drive families from homes along Ohio River
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising through the 60 foot stage as 2600 people are left homeless in Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Kentucky towns, Portsmouth and Gallia County face widespread losses with bridges washed away and refugees taking shelter in schools. Evanville Indiana records flood levels surpassing the 1907 mark. In New York a minister faces resignation amid abuse charges. Speaker Swain's father, Samuel J Swain, dies in West Union Ohio after a long flour mill career and jury service during past election fraud investigations.
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O. Jan
Ohio Fiver
Dayton
Kewport
Covington
Kentucky
Cincinnati Commission
Panhandle
Louisville @ Nashville
Grand Central Station
Portsmouth
Gallipella
Evanaville
Ind
Swain
Live Stoge and Grain Prices Across Markets
In Cleveland and Toledo market reports the day’s cattle and hog prices show heavy volumes. Cattle tops include choice steers near 37, heifers around 35640, and fat cows at 25 to 40. hogs command about 780 to 790, with mixed lots and feeders listed. Trade centers include Toled and Cincinnati with varying lots of calves and sheep.
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Owen
Pitfsnurg
Sam
Dulle
Makere and
Sprieger
Enliven
Jan
Cotton Steers
Cleveland
Torough
Bheen
Lambe
Toledo
Onte
Open Shop May Result New York Clothing Tradesmen Strike
News item notes that an open shop may be adopted in New York clothing trades, with strikers likely to be shut out if unions concede or employers push for a nonunion framework. The piece highlights potential shifts in labor relations and wage negotiations.
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New York
Gompers Takes Part In Fight For Open Shop Settlement
New York on January 13 preparations begin by the New York Clothing Trades association and allied unions to oppose the garment workers strike open shop tactics planned to resume work in tied up shops. Gompers Morrison and Rickert discuss settlement and labor actions with a focus on child labor regulation and political action.
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New York
New Yorks Clothing Trades Association
Eugene S. Benjamin
New York Clothing Trades Association
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Victoria Hotel
Rickert
United Garment Workers of America
Compers
Gompers
White Rata Actors’ Union
Albany
Sulzer
Wagener
Smith
Assembly
Inter
Roe Pastor Stokes
King Vent Makers
Clinton Ball
State mobility board receipts exceed estimates in first month
Columbus report shows the board of awards receiving over 190000 dollars in the first month, far above prior forecasts. Applicants rushed to test and the department added clerical staff to handle the Dollolen lata suit and maintain correspondence.
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Columbus
State Lobility Board of Awards
Friends of the New Law
Eotest
Investigation Over Short Cash At Columbus Savings and Trust
An official inquiry is under way into a cash discrepancy at the Columbus Savings and Trust Company which failed February 26, 1912. The toller and secretary reported 1 cent more than the state banking department’s attaches, with a total of 3040 dollars more than the department’s figures.
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Columbus Savings and Trust Company
Tollera
State Banking Department
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