Ohio Legislature Sees Broad Bill Introductions
Columbus reports Tuesday saw bills repealing cognovit judgments and reforming state finances including an $11,800 appropriation for the agricultural debt, plus measures on railroad crossing rules, deaf and blind education, and patent medicine labeling. House and Senate debates covered biennial sessions, hospital openings, and charter revisions as lawmakers push new taxation, graft, and public safety provisions.
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Jan
The
Agricultural Board
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Hovusk
Smith
Gen. Wiley
Senate
Pugh
Ohio
House
Barber
Williams
Carpenter
State Board of Health
Education
Yearly Meeting of Friends
Union
Dayton
ColumsBus
Cromsey
Massillon
State Board of Charities
Diehn
Hamilton County
Secretary of State Board of Agriculture
Fed. d
Cromley
Finch
Kennon
Guernsey
Bell
Madison
Joyce
Ohio postmasters appointed Friday in several counties
Washington January 29 The following Ohio postmasters were appointed Friday Bourneville Ross county William R Browning Fernbank Hamilton county Linda S Fitch Hopewell Muskingum county Samuel L Rutledge Long Run Licking county Frank Dush Mount Zion Noble county J H Garrick
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Washington
Ohio
Bourneville
Ross Couunty
Wm. R. Browning
Fernbank
Hamilton County
Linda S Fitch
Hopewell
Muskingum County
Samuel L. Rutledge
Long Run
Licking County
Frank Dush
Mount Zion
Noble County
J. H. Garrick
Fatally Hurt By a Horse Near West Union Ohio
In West Union Ohio J W Campbell aged 72 while feeding stock in his barn was knocked over and trampled by a horse. His breast was crushed and his injuries are probably fatal. In Bucyrus Ohio Peter Flock was painting a boiler with naptha paint when a torch was thrust in and an explosion followed badly injuring him.
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West Union
J. W. Campbell
Here
Bucyrus
Peter Flock
Flock
Anti-Trust Bill Introduced and Political News
A White House and Congressional roundup notes an anti-trust bill introduced by Representative Greene of Nebraska proposing severe penalties for monopolistic activity. The report also lists social events, public health committee actions, senator swearing in, pension bills, and various appropriations and Senate actions from January 31 to February 1.
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Greene—Teller
Washington
Greene
Nebraska
United States
McKinley
the Treasury
Gage
Secetary Alger
Justice
McKenna
Lucy Page
New York
Hanna
Senator West
Senate Committee On Public Health
Department of Public Health
Marine Hospital Service
Gulf States
Star
Senate
C. M. Barnett
Leslie Combs
Louisville
House of Representatives
Teller
Washigton
John C. McLaurin
South Carolina
Eye
Appropriations Committee
Gallinger
N. H
Pension Committee
Allen
Neb
Larimore National Bank Closes Under Bank Examiners
The First National Bank of Larimore South Dakota shut on Monday morning with Bank Examiner Anheier put in charge. The bank has $5,000 capital and owed depositors $71,754 as of December 15.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Shoemakers Strike at Thomas & Co in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn on Monday two hundred fifty shoemakers walked out of the Thomas & Co shops seeking a three cent per case wage increase. Each case contains 72 pairs of shoes according to the report.
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New York
Thomas & Co
Brooklyn
Senate Debates Over Financial Policy Dominate Session
Washington records show a heated Senate discussion on financial policy, with speeches by Allison Berry and Teller shaping the week. The House spent days debating the Indian appropriation bill and administration credit, while votes on silver bonds and Teller amendments dominated agenda and adjournment timing.
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Jan
Senate
Allison
Iena
Berry
Hoaf
Mass
Teller
House
Smith
Arizona
Walker
Carlisle
United States
Coniver
Col
Daniel
Dem
Aterested Agaist
Sinsle Indian School
Rence
Pal
Sfx
N. J
Wichita
Hartman
Montana
Bolliver
Rep
Smnate
Stanley Matthews
Congress
Forest
Downing
Lodge
Y House
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Cooper
Texas
Linney
North Carolina
Rhea
Kentucky
Hrades
Huge paper combine forms to rule industry market
A new organization with 45 million capital unites major U S paper firms. International Paper Co of Corinth New York leads the drive to consolidate 16 companies with a plan to manage costs, absorb related businesses, and begin operations by mid February. Directors include Ogden Mills and D C Mills among New York leaders.
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United States
Avpanry
N. Y
International Paper Co
Corinth
Saratoga County
New York
Canada
Ogden Mills
D. C
D. C. Mills, Wm. B. Dillon, Judson T. Francis. Hall Park McCullough
Melville Edgar Ingalls, Jr
New York City
Alonzo N. Burbank
Bellows Falls
Glens Falls
Warren Curtis
L W. Drew
Lancaster
N. H
Frank T. Bonner
Newton
Mass
David W. Snow
Portland
Edward R. Greene
Brooklyn
D. C. Mills
Niagara Falls Paper Co
East
Steamer reports wreck of Clara near Sal Mendinas shoal
The Spanish brig Clara from Barcelona bound for Ceiba in ballast was wrecked on Sal Mendinas shoal January 22 at 8 p m. All crew escaped to the boats and reached Ceiba safely. No lives were lost. The steamer Clearwater bound for Puerto Cortez reports the incident.
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New Orleans
Clearwater
Puerto Cortez
Clara
Barcelona
Ceiba
Salmendinas
A Cigarette Fiend in Paterson Mystery
Enock Aker, 21, was removed from his home in Paterson New Jersey on a charge of mania. Doctors attribute his condition to excessive cigarette smoking. The incident occurred on February 31.
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Paterson
N. J
Enoch Aker
Commander Northcott Heads Royal Niger Forces
Maj. H. P. Northcott, commander of the forces of the Royal Niger Company, is noted in this period report for his leadership in overseeing company operations and regional duties.
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H. P. Northcott
The
Royal Niger Company
England Threatened By Far East Crisis Dispatch
A St. Petersburg dispatch reported by the Daily Telegraph quotes a Russian admiral and a senior diplomat warning that Russia may threaten British supremacy in the Far East. The statements, if true, imply a policy pressure on England to acquiesce or face war, challenging London’s stance. It questions whether the English will confront or yield.
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Russia
France
Germany
Far East
London
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
England
Bomb Explodes At Havana Ex Mayor’s Home
In Havana on February 1 a man named Luis Coro Jazo, recently back from African prisons, set off a bomb at the private residence of former Ha vana mayor Miguel Diaz. The blast shattered a door and a hole in the house, causing panic among the Diaz family and neighbors. Lazo fled by cab toward Jesus del Monte but was captured while attempting escape. Diaz disavows knowledge of Lazo and suspects political accomplices.
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Havana
Luis Coro Jazo
Cuba
Senor Miguel Diaz
Jesus del Monte
Diaz
Lazo
Senor Diaz
Monster Meteorite Report Near Bubois
A monster mete orite fell in an immense sand butte near Bubois, followed by a shower of meteoric stones. The shock was felt over 20 miles, mistaken for an earthquake. Stocksman James Turner was nearby and left semi conscious, with fears for his mental state.
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Bores
Ida
Bubois
James Turner
Nighttime assault and kidnapping near Tom Corwin mine
A 15 year old girl was attacked while returning home from the depot with John B Meyers and Vint Faught. The group was overpowered, the girl abducted to a Wellston mine site where 20 men outraged her then fled. Meyers and Faught sustained serious injuries. the girl is in grave condition. Police and secret service seek arrests as hospital and doctors warn of likely death.
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Tom Corwin
John
Meyers
Vint Faught
Myer
Faught
Wellston Company
Kitted by a Train in Weluston Ohio
David Morgan an elderly man living with John Potter near Senator J B Foraker was struck and killed by the seven o clock express on the Hocking Valley track as he sat homeward bound Friday evening His small dog cried out after the collision and was found dragging itself along the rail to seek its master The body was taken to Richards undertaking establishment
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Weluston
David Morgan
John Potter
J. B. Foraker
Hocking Valley
Richard
Mysterious Tragedy in Cincinnati Murder or Self-Inflicted Wound
Christian Klein, president of Klein Flour and Feed Co., was found with two gunshot wounds on Court street near Sycamore and Broadway just after 9 30 pm. He claimed robbers shot and robbed him. an empty purse and small change were found near the scene. Police favor self-inflicted death theory, citing business embarrassment as a possible motive.
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Cincinnati
Christian Klein
Klein Flour and Feed: Co
Court Street
Sycamore
Broadway
Skeleton Found Near Baker Farm in Dunkirk
Two log sawyers northwest of Dunkirk discovered a well preserved skeleton about ten feet up in a hollow log. Authorities believe it is an Indian remains matter, indicating the person tried to crawl inside and died. Estimated to have lain there for 75 years.
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Dunkirk, .C
Baker Farm
Receiver Appointed for Standard Coffin Co in Cincinnati
Judge Hunt named David J Workum as receiver for the Standard Coffin Co. Assets cited at 60 000 dollars, liabilities estimated between 75 000 and 80 000 dollars. Capital stock stands at 100 000 dollars, with 49 900 dollars paid up. The move follows an amicable understanding among stockholders and directors.
Tiny newborn shocks parish by weigh in at one pound
A week ago Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop welcomed perhaps the smallest living baby seen here. The infant weighed an even pound and stood seven inches at birth. Though tiny, the child has full functionally organs and strong lungs. The birth was kept secret until Friday.
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Sa.em
William Bishop
Labor unions urged to back miner employment reforms
Columbus January 29 labor unions are asked to endorse a reform movement spearheaded by the Cincinnati Labor council educational committee. The drive seeks amendments to laws governing the employment of miners in factories workshops mines mercantile and manufacturing industries.
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Columbus
Educational Committee
Cincinnati Labor Council
Van Wert Bar backs Brorein bill for extra judge in Third District
Van Wert Ohio January 27 The bill by State Senator Brorein for an additional judge in this subdivision of the Third Judicial district receives strong bar support. A petition urging passage has been forwarded and signed by leading Van Wert County lawyers.
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Brorein
van Wert
Third Judicial District
Judge Halves Sentence for Horse Theft Yon Henry Stanley
Zanesville January 27 Judge Munson reduced Henry Stanley’s sentence from five to three years in the penitentiary after new information showed he was not as bad as first thought.
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Zanesville
Munson
Henry Stanley
Made a Clean Breast of It
Lavina Andrews testified in the William Havers robbery case, with Nellie Thomas William Graham and the witness charged in the Havers robbery of 425 dollars. Andrews confessed fully. Contract Awarded to Toledo Parties. Craig Ship Building Co. awarded a 50000 dollar twin screw tug contract for Pacific coast trade, to be shipped in sections to San Francisco.
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Lavina Andrews
William Havers
Nelli¢é Thomas
William Graham
Havers
Andrews
Toledo
ToLepo
Craig Ship Building Co
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Miller Klein Dead After Bridge Wounding
Christian Klein grain merchant and miller died in Cincinnati hospital after being found wounded with two bullets on East Court street canal bridge Thursday night. Local authorities investigate connection to the earlier incident and possible motives.
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Miller Klein
Cincinnati
Christian Klein
East Court’street Canal
Cincinnati Hospital
Ghouls' Work Sparks Summit County Panic
Afton, January 31. The southern Summit county district is stirred by ghoul rumors after the burial of a well known resident, Wm Haver. Found dead at a lonely Gull spot the death followed a puzzling illness. Authorities investigate possible foul play amid local unease.
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Axton, C
Summit County
Gi Mls
Wm Haver
Gull
Will Draw His Salary For Now
In ToLEpo on January 31 Professor Will not fare badly after the school board suspended him yet forgot to add without salary so McDonald will continue to draw his $250 on the first of each month and a temporary woman will act as superintendent of schools for the time being.
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Tolepo, . C
cLald
McDonald
Narrow Escape From Death In Cleveland Ice Drift
Nicholas Backus keeper of the water works crib had a narrow escape when wind shifted the ice and he found himself adrift on a 12 foot square lake floe. Two fishermen spotted him and he was rescued about a mile and a half from shore.
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Cleveland
Nicholas Backus
Water Works
Backus
House committee postpones state tour to Lancaster and Cincinnati
The House financial committee delayed its planned start for a state institutions inspection tour. They will now depart Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. for Lancaster to visit the reform farm, then proceed to Cincinnati Thursday to review Longview hospital needs.
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Columbus
House Financial Committee
Lancaster
Reform Farm
Cincinnati
Longview
Dr G A Wilder Dies in His Office in Circleville
Dr G A Wilder a prominent practitioner and former education board member was found dead Sunday in his office chair in Circleville Ohio. He also served on the pension Board during President Cleveland’s term, marking a notable public service career.
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G. A. Wilder
Circleville
Gr A. Wilder
Board of Education
Pension Board
Cleveland
Engineer Crashed to Death in Baltimore & Ohio Derailment
A Baltimore and Ohio through freight derailed near Kent on January 31. The locomotive and eleven coke cars piled in a heap. Engineer George Puffman was killed and Fireman W O Gildo was badly cut about the head. Both men were from Chicago Junction.
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Kent, C
Baltimore & Ohio
George Puffman
W. O. Gildo v
Botha
Chicago Junction
Who Killed Peckenbush Near Wellington
Lorain Ohio January 31 Joe Fox was rested for the murder of Fred Peckenbush near Wellington The deed occurred two miles from Wellington and the victim was found with two holes in his head The suspect fled after the act arousing local suspicion
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Peckenbush
Lorain
Joe Fox
Fred. Peebush
Wellington
Mr. West
Bush
Bushnell Elected President of Springfield Gas Co
Springfield Ohio January 31 G nell has been elected president of Springfield Gas Co. He holds a majority of the stock now.
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Bushnell
Springfield
Repairs Underway on Steamer Corona amid Strike
ASHTABULA OH Jan 29 Work on the steamer Corona at the port is progressing as crew members from Globe Cleveland join the repairs. With the strike in Cleveland, workers there quit, impacting labor at the Ashtabula yard and delaying finish time.
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Ashtabula, O
Corona
Globe
Cleveland
Large horse owned by farmer in West Union C Iowa
A farmer in West Union, C Iowa, owns a large horse described as twenty three hands high with a head measured at forty four inches. The sparse OCR text records the animal’s notable size and ownership details.
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Ham
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