Busy day in Ohio legislature with temperance and reform bills
In the Ohio Senate and House much activity focused on temperance and reform measures. Bills proposed two state normal schools, county examiners unify teacher certificates, and text book distribution. others reimpose marriage bans and voter penalties. A pension bill for Civil War prisoners gains committee hearing.
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Northyextern
Ohio
Kerts
Cuyahoga
Washington
Jon
Darrell Dill
Howe Committee
Turken of his child wife leads to jail arrest
Hartwell, 22, jailed in Wilmington, charged with killing his young wife on December 29 after she reportedly killed herself over alleged dependency. Complaint by the deceased’s mother cites Hartwell's denial of the accusation. Also notes on a pistol duel tragedy in Rosemart Tenn and tuberculosis campaign plans in New York, with state charity officials coordinating local efforts.
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Pawning
Ueoerke
Hartwell
Wilmvers Gee
Une
Mra
William
Hartxall
Mixed 19th Century Notices and Political Moves
A fragmented report notes Oxceola Consolated Mining Co. semianual dividend passed, with prior declarations of 7 and 6 dollars. In Flowingsburg Kentucky troops guard turnpikes amid night riers threat. Nathaniel Ewing resigns as Western District of Pennsylvania judge with James Young named successor. Maryland elects William Whyte to fill Gorman’s Senate term. Pennsylvania Railroad trims shop hours to 40 weekly and track labor to 40 hours, as retrenchment continues.
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Oxceola Consol Dated Mining Co
Flowingsburg
Nathaniel Ewing
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
James 8 Young
Varancy Benator
William Pinckney Whyte
United States
Gorman
Maryland
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Sun
Floating Grain Elevator Fire Near Manhattan Pier
A floating grain elevator broke loose from a West Thirty-fourth Street pier as flames rose from bow to stern last night. Fireboats prevented spread to three cotton laden barges and the steamer Lannie. The burning elevator drifted downstream toward the Jersey shore before being extinguished.
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New York
West Thirty-fourth Street
Jersey Shore
Black Hand Letter Threat to Reading Police
Reading Pennsylvania January 1 Mayor Gerber received a Black Hand letter threatening the city police and signaling violence if the two Italian suspects held in the murder of State Trooper Koelicher are harmed. The note warns the Black Hand agents will pursue their faction and targets include the Reading police.
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Handel
Reading
Gerber
Black Hand
Koelicher
Special Session in Carson Nevada Reviews State Matters
The January 15 special session in Carson City discussed potential state reforms. A key action set the legislature to refer all bills relating to state finance, law enforcement, and military matters to a special joint committee for review.
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Carson
Nev
Lad
Sparks
Theviny
Guv
Roller Skating Championship Opens in Pittsburg Exposition
The world championship roller skating tournament opened at the Exposition rink in Pittsburg with more than 100 entrants from the United States and Canada. Each night this week features two one mile races and a final, with the two and five mile events scheduled for next week.
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Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Regalia Held for Ransom in Dublin Mystery
London report claims Irish regalia missing since January is held for a large ransom and immunity from punishment. public inquiry could reveal remarkable features of the disappearance.
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London
Featuron
Fire Chief Killed in Accident During Fire Call
Fire Chief Harting was instantly killed when a wagon jolted during a fire call. He had served as fire chief for ten years. The incident occurred on a remote street as the horse started suddenly, throwing Harting and crushing him under the hoofs.
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Jackson
Harting
Fixes Date for Installation in Cuba Question
A dated fragment notes President Roosevelt and Cuban political changes with a December election and a turnover deadline of February 1, 1900. It mentions Backham in Three Votem Shy and Frankfort Kentucky, with a brief reference to ballot issues and election votes.
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Washington, Dan
Roosevelt
Corr Gréns
Cuba
Backham
Frankfort
Jen
Attempted Abduction Foiled at New Canaan Camp
Jan 1 report of a thwarted attempt to abduct wealthy New York woman Mix McClanahin from her home, details unclear, guardian Dr H Scovte cited. Also notes Shreveport votes for water wagon in a separate item, with ongoing prohibition campaign coverage.
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New Cannan
Camp
McClanahin
New York
Ghreveport
Ehreveport
Eltuek
Buckeye News Briefs Recap Cincinnati Corruption Report
Columbus dispatch reports Drake committee unearthed details of the Cincinnati machine linking George B. Cox and associates to saloon influence. The panel accuses big business and bankers of connivance, cites election manipulation, and calls for a full commission with power. Also notes Thompson delaying ruling on Taft Foraker recognition and Dickerson murder trial steps.
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Columbus, O
George B. Cox
Bud Hynieka
Query Herrmann
Mike Mullen
Cincinnati
Drake Committee
Senate
George 1B. Cox
George
Mose
Hamilton County
United States
Pea
Ada Normal University bans playing and drinking in poo room
The 9,500 students react to President Smith's action as faculty members are appointed to guard the poo room. Students frequenting the area are warned and asked to avoid it.
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Ada
Olle
Mith Hae
Audants
Washington Debates Penalty for Political Purposes Violations
In Washington, legislatures refused to raise penalties or broaden the law governing money contributions for political purposes. Amendments to increase fines or extend the law were defeated, largely backed by Democrats. A notable proposal sought fines of 10 000 and terms up to ten years but failed. Senate discussion focused on treasury bond dealings and a Culberson resolution seeking more information about bond awards to banks and individuals.
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Washington, Jan. W
Cornea
Cook
New York
Senate
Treasury Department
Culberson
Came Long Way to Make a Speech
Prof. Panl Milyoukov traveled over 5000 miles to speak at Carnegie Hall last night on constitutional government for Russia. He is a member of the third duma for St. Petersburg and leader of the Constitutional Democrat party, visiting at the Civic Forum’s invitation to discuss political reform. He arrived in New York in May and plans to return home Thursday.
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New York
Russia
Panl Milyoukov
Carnegie Hall
Milyoukev
Third Duma
St. Peterstetre
Constitutional Democrate of
Russa
Civic Forum
Ruksia
Milyaukev
Speculated With Other People's Cash North Attleboro
Frederick K Sargeant former cashier of the Jewelers' National Bank of North Attleboro is in the hands of a receiver. A surety company paid $20,000 to the receiver, the full bond amount, revealing he hypothecated bank funds and had accounts with Boston brokerages in speculative losses.
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North Attlebars
Mass
Frederick K Sargeant
National Bank of
Boston
Petition in Boots Seeks City Work Find for Mayor
A crowd of 800 unemployed men marched to city hall on Tuesday seeking Mayor Wella for jobs. The mayor promised to use all powers to find street work if available, and instructed the street commissioner to draft an ordinance for a $10,000 street work appropriation. Steamboat Missing In Bellingham Also, a gasoline steamer Sat and Flyer with 12 passengers departed for Anacortes and has not been heard from, feared sunk with all aboard. Brigands Attacked Train In Tashkend Guards repelled an assault by 20 brigands on a train carrying gold. two brigands were shot, others fled, and some guards were killed.
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Hunary
Wella
Welly
Traville
Bellingham
Wash
Flyer
Anacortes
Tashkend
Asiatic
Kuasia
Precautionary Measure at Montongah Coals Mines
Baltimore January 15 A precautionary measure is ordered for Montongah wines of the Patr mont Coal Co after December disasters that claimed many lives. Powder ignites with a dynamite cap but no flame, and similar formations in other mines are to minimize risk. Experts have not determined if the powder influenced the explosion.
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Patrmont Coal Co
Ater
Iheescraeen
Pomstile
Jane Per
Indiana Republicans Back Fairbanks At District Convention
Delegates in Indiana selected a slate to the state committee and backed the presidential campaign at district conventions. Resolutions endorsed Fairbanks for the presidential nomination, aligning with the party’s stance in the Tuesday gathering.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Jac
Indiana
Author of Famous Geng Dies in Augusta Ga
James Randall, a noted American author and war writer born in Baltimore in 1843, died in Augusta, Georgia. He was best known as a columnist for the Augusta Chronicle and widely recognized for his Civil War writings.
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Geng
Augusta
James Randall
Tueway
Baltimore
Maryland
Popular Needlework Emphasis on Long Lasting Designs
The article notes a shift toward durable handwork with handsome colored designs. It highlights the move away from multicolored cushions and heavy centerpieces toward practical, washable pieces. Materials include cottons and embroidery threads in refined tones, with creative makers designing their own patterns to add individuality.
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Wselewa
Scottons
Atid
How to transfer a cross stitch design to canvas
The article explains preparing a cross stitch pattern by folding paper into squares to map the design. It notes using gallroad canvas, average weave, and 25 cotton thread for a conventional motif. Monograms and old English lettering can be copied from craft books, with simple geometric borders easy to create.
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Gallroad
Catarrh Cure Touted As Constitutional Remedy
In this region catarrh was long deemed incurable but science now attributes it to constitutional causes. F J Cheney & Co advertise their Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy, claiming it acts on the blood and system. They offer a hundred dollar promise for any failure to cure and invite readers to request circulars.
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Sonsta Iwense
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
YMCA Happenings and Navy Welcome Plans
The YMCA report shows large enrollments in American branches led by West Side Branch with 1,808 and Boston and Chicago also strong. Bible classes attract many youths, with Baltimore and Brooklyn Central following. Naval Department outlines efforts to entertain sailors in California with Admiral McCalla funded facilities and a generous deed offer to the YMCA. San Francisco seeks a suitable building for a popular headquarter venue to host the men.
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Moston
Chicago Central
Sully Wid Beront Mranch
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Cleveland
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Usin
Theao Anso
West Side
Boston
Chicago
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Baltimore
Brooklyn Central
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New York
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West Side Ranch
Broolyn
Philadelphia
st.Lou's
Batthmore
Buffalo
Naval Department of the
California
Naval Department
Mra. McCalla
Mia
Mie Association
Abnove
Association For the Men
San Francisco
Entertainment Committee
Spider Weaves Luck Web At Waynesburg School
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania a large black spider with white spots spun a web on a building beside the West Waynesburg schoolhouse. Pupils and teachers admired the intricate web which spelled the word "Luck" in neat lettering before a storm destroyed it. The spider rebuilt the net and added three capital letters W A T.
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Waynesburg
West Waynesburg
Coats with Quaint Effects Highlight Tailored Frocks
Fashion notes describe quaint coats and new wet cutaway designs with rounded fronts and multiple stitchings. Redfern presents a tailored mauve gown with box-pleated skirt, gold button details, and brown moire piping, while the empire line features long shoulders and unusual cuffed sleeves.
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Redfern
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