Cox hears story of gross frauds in Ohio petition drive
Newark youths testifying before Governor Cox detailed frauds used to gather signatures for a workers compensation referendum petition. Lipscomb accused city officials and others of complicity, linking names from Cleveland and Cincinnati. The revelation prompted stateside scrutiny and a shift away from the constitutional amendment plan. Cuban Police Chief Dead.
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Columbus
Cox
Letering
Ralph E. Lipscomb
Ie Cousin
J. Harry Wheeler
Newark
Graves
Lipscomb
Cleveland City
Baebr
Charles F. Kibler
Wealer
Andy Lea
Public Service
Lea
Walter H. Vincent
Cincinnati
Cincionati
Mars
Krpecomb
Hogan
Secrest
William L. Finley
Dempsey
Charles C. Marshall
Roderic Jones
Drowning of 15-Year-Old in Columbia River Capsize
In Columbia Ohio on July 10 Gertrude Klemm a 15 year old girl drowned when a boat with girl companions capsized on the Olen tangy river.
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Columbia
Gtrl
Olentangy River
Gertrude Klemm
New Toy Farm Delights Young McLean At Black Point
A Newport child named Baby McLean, three years old, enjoys life on a new farm at Black Point nine miles away. He plays with goats, sheep, and chickens, amid a wealth of toys valued over sixty thousand dollars in his parents Waahingtoe mansion, though he favors farm life over his possessions.
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Newport
United States
Baby McLean
Black Point
Waahingtoe
Parker Criticized on Extra-Criticism Stand at Cedar Point
At Cedar Point Sandusky Ohio July 10 Judge R M Wanamaker of the Ohio Supreme Court challenged Judge Alton B Parker of New York on criticism of judges arguing there is no reason judges should not be criticized for incapacity or neglect. Wanamaker backed a proposed constitutional amendment for written opinions and cited authority. Parker defended the constitution and courts while expressing regret at public impatience with law and restraints. A second item notes vaudeville actor James S Devlin was acquitted of murder in Hackensack New Jersey after a three hour jury deliberation.
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Lipscomb
Mt. Vernon
Smith
Smity
Andy Ann
Kibler
Covington
Ohio River
Beat Street
Hamilton County
Cincinnat
Alto
Newark
D. D. Aghcraft
Stcal County
Samuel M. Jones
Yar
Toledo
Porter Chariton
New York
Porter Charlton
Italy
Sandusky
R. M. Wanamaker
Ohio Supreme Court
Alton B. Parker
Ohio State Bar Association
Cedar Point
Ju Piker
Wanamaker
Supreme Court
Moval
Parker
Devlin
Hackensack
N. J
James
Patrick Concadine
Cliffside
Uaw
Lamar’s Prosecution Hints From U S District Attorney
New York July 10 Judge United States District Attorney H Bowman Marshall signals David Lamar will be prosecuted for personating congressmen. Marshall argues the act defrauds the government carrying penalties up to 1000 dollars or three years imprisonment, or both.
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New York
United States District
H. Bnowden Marahall
David Lamar
Marahall
United States
Oil Tank Struck by Lightning Causes Fire
A lightning strike hit a tank at the Ol company in Scawnee near New Ptraiteville. The blaze damaged a Bre capacity tank, initially reported at 400 barrels of oil involved. No further injuries are mentioned.
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Scawnee
Lientaine
Tank Rouse
Chari Ol Company
Man Dies After Lockjaw From Stepped On Pall
Fostoria July 10 Robert Smith 48 died at Bloomdale after a week of agony from lockjaw caused by stepping on a pall.
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Fostoria
Robert Smith
Bloomdale
Lockjaw
Eastern Ohio coal majors plan merger to control output
Bridgeport July 10 three large eastern Ohio mining firms outline plans to merge Youghlo Bheny and Ohio Lorain Coal and Dock Belmont Coal mining companies giving the new firm about 15 million dollars in capital.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
Belmont County
Youghlo- Bheny and Ohio
Lorain Coal and Dock Company
Belmont Coal Mining Company
Boy shoots his brother in accidental front-yard shooting
Cincinnati July 10 13 year old Robert Veen was shot and killed by his brother Arthur 15 at their home in a playtime incident. The boys were handling a shotgun borrowed from their home and the younger boy pulled the trigger in a moment of imitation, causing Robert’s instant death.
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Cincinnati
Robert Veen
Arthur
Fin
Robert
McCombs Recovering From Appendicitis Operation
Paris July 10 The condition of William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic national committee is declared fully satisfactory by the surgeon in attendance His progress toward recovery from the appendicitis operation underwent here is said to be perfectly normal
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Paris
Wiliam F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
White House set for railroad labor talks with Wilson
Announcement says President Wilson will host representatives of eastern trunk lines and the railway brotherhoods to push amendments to the Erdman act. The aim is arbitration or mediation to avert a nationwide strike, with both sides ready to approve changes that ensure balanced dispute representation. The conference follows a joint railroad and union request and quick Senate approval of a compatible amendment.
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White House
Wilson
Brotherhood of Railway
Congress
Senate
Government Board
Severe hailstorm devastates Columbus with ice boulders
A midsummer hailstorm in Columbus caused $125,000 in area damage and about $50,000 in florist losses. Windows shattered across the South Side as three inch hailstones struck at 60 mph, injuring several people. Notable losses hit Columbus Floral Co. and figures like Peter Fernhoff and Herman Kropp. Farms south of town also suffered extensive crop damage.
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Columbus
J. W. Sprouse
Wilam Bernard
Columbus Floral Company
Peter Fernhoff
Herman Kropp
Hellenthal
C. A. Roth
Emil Metsmaie
Orpp
Mrs Campbell Very Ill Hovering Between Life and Death
Mrs James E Campbell wife of former Governor Campbell is reported hovering between life and death after months of decline. Doctors diagnose acute uraemic poisoning due to kidney trouble with a family member in constant attendance. Roumania to invade Bulgaria London July 10 Roumanian army mobilises, invasion to begin this week if hostilities favor Servia.
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Columbus
James E. Campbell
Campbell
Roumania
Bulgaria
London
Servia
Wages Paid By Eastern Roads Much Smaller Than In West
A report contrasts wage levels on eastern road projects with those in western districts, noting significantly lower pay on eastern sites. The piece cites industry figures and a study suggesting regional pay disparities reflect broader labor patterns and cost of living differences.
Eastern railroad unions plan strike ratification meeting
Meade of Brotherhoods of Conductors and Trainmen prep for 1000 eastern adjustment committee members. Elishi Lee Maken speaks for managers. Committees met at Broadway Central hotel to arrange a hall for a Saturday and Sunday gathering to ratify votes endorsing a strike.
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New York
Broadway Central Hotel
W.G
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
A. B. Garretson
Rail workers push wage parity across railroad regions
Elisha Lee, chair of the railroad managers committee, notes wage disputes over pay scales for trainmen and conductors. Leaders in the east claim lower wages despite higher earnings. western railroads face calls for equal pay for equal work. The managers counter that the proposed $17 million annual rise affects public costs and operations.
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Garretson
Lew
Tra‘nmen
Western Railroads
Elisha Lee
Lee
Lightning Strikes Church Near Crookaville
Lightning hit the Fairview U B church in South Crookaville on July 10. Prompt nearby residents saved the building from burning. Also Madrid reports Sancho Alegre sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate King Alfonso on April 13.
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Crookaville
Fairview U. B
Bouth Crookaville
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