Bryan Heads Democratic Boom For Bryan In Ohio
Columbus Ohio February 19 Democratic leaders in Ohio staged a large rally and a joint session of the legislature to back William Jennings Bryan for president. More than 8000 filled Memorial Hall as Bryan defended the Democratic platform criticizing monopolies and money power while praising Roosevelt. He urged rail, money and tax reforms and supported initiative and referendum to select US senators. He spoke before the legislature about banking depositors protection and urged honest railway finance before leaving for Hamilton today.
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Child care worker pleads guilty to issuing torture in Ohio home
Miss Clara Sterling, twenty three, assistant matron at Tuscarawas County Children's Home in Canal Dover Ohio, admitted assault and battery after driving a tack through a seven year old boy's tongue as punishment for disobedience. The boy, Sampson Fowler, suffered a severely injured tongue and was treated by Humane Officer Stringer. Sterling was fined ten dollars plus costs and faces Board of Directors review, with removal likely.
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Evans Read A Callao About Midnight
In Lins Peru on February 1 the Peravian Navigators report the American Battleship squadron moving at about ten knots is expected to reach Callao by midnight. Preparations for the fleet’s reception are complete.
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Canton man seeks governor nomination in early state plan
An early state convention would nominate John Welty of Canton for governor. Welty is described as closely aligned with Cleveland era policies, with Johnson noting the opposition will not gain time to rally delegates to defeat Welty at the Canton meeting.
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Thaw Divorce Talk Prompts New York Interview
A New York interview published today quotes Evelyn Thaw telling Harry Thaw to divorce her. She says he refuses to listen to counsel and that only those involved should settle their domestic affairs. The piece suggests renewed rumor of a possible divorce and whether insanity pleas will be raised.
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Japan replies to American immigration memorandum
Japan responds to the American memorandum on immigration, a document the Mikado’s government believes will satisfy the Warhkiston administration and end the controversy. Ambassa dor O Brien will forward the communication to Washington at once.
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State Treasurer McKinnon’s statement rejected by committee
Columbus February 1 State Treasurer McKinnon today submitted a statement of state funds deposited in Ohio banks to a special legislative committee. The committee rejected the statement for not following the legislative order and adjourned for a week while a fuller statement is prepared.
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Boundary Tensions Rise Over Kurdish Frontiers
From St. Petersburg Feb 1 word arrives that Ali Khan with Kurdish forces crossed the Turkish border into Persian province of Averbayan. The act, aided by Turkish support, alarms officials and the Russian press. A serious government consideration and possible prompt movement are not improbable.
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Firebug Arrested After String of Brooklyn Fires
In New York on February 19, Joseph Dagan was arrested and charged with starting a series of fires in Brook Kn and Green Point areas. The blazes caused extensive damage and injured four firefighters among the hundreds affected as authorities say it was one of the hardest days for fire crews in a long time.
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Storm Grips Chicago as East and West Suffer
February storm halts rail traffic and chaos grips Chicago and neighboring states. One tug sank with two crew missing after a gale. Snow totals reach up to twelve inches with drifts up to six feet. Rail lines, streetcars, and air traffic are heavily hampered as crews report widespread disruption and dire conditions.
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Convention dates fixed for May in Ohio political bid
The Ohio Democratic scene urged direct primary action as leaders debated a state convention to pick four delegates pledged to W. J. Bryan for president. A May 5 and 6 gathering was proposed if legislature fails to proceed with direct primary law, while James Kilbourne discussed venue and dates during a council with officials at the Great Southern Hotel. Bryan urged unity and organization, amid talks of a national convention and a shift toward stronger party discipline.
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Roosevelt orders railroad labor conditions probe
President Roosevelt directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate labor conditions on railroads with potential employer employee conflicts over wages. The move follows recent railroad notices including Louisville and Nashville alleging wage regulation that harms railroad interests and points to past congressional and state actions.
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In God We Trust Returns to U S Coinage
Washington report notes the howe committee on coinage favors restoring the motto In God We Trust on gold coins. The McKinley bill, praised by the committee, would place the motto back into law thirty days after passage. President expected to support the measure.
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