Toledo Mayor Heads Campaign for Initiative in Ohio Constitution
In Columbia Ohio June 1 Mayor Dirand WahitloeR of Toledo led the Mogreswire Constitu ton league assembling delegates from across the state to push for an initiative and referendum plank in the new constitution. Republicans Democrats Socialists and labor groups attended urging safeguards against corporate influence and urging direct citizen action in state and local governance. The league lists aims to empower counties with citizen petitions and a streamlined amendment process. Leaders include John Prev Cincinnati and others from labor and socialist circles. Six drownings reported at Great Salt Lake during a party event honoring a forthcoming marriage of Vera Strewn to Bolmen. Kansas seeks harvest hands as drought looms and the state employment bureau projects 15,900 to 18,000 workers needed. A Western states reciprocity debate is summarized from editors in 22 states cited by a Chicago paper.
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Dirand Wahitloer
Toledo
Mogreswire Constituton League
Noll Mouse
Onin Direct Lesitation Jeagun
Hay
Ohi Federation of Labor
Olle Beare Granga
Perpermite
Franchivetwiding
Bayonne Incident Amid Streets Rail Firm Revived
Scattered notes report injuries after a street mishap in Bayonne as Kansas City’s Metropolitan Street Railway Company enters a revival process. Attorney Barley BR Burns of Chicago named U S district attorney with offices in Minnie Hall.
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Bayonne
Grive Saunders
Metropolitan Street Railway Company of
Kansas City
Revilley
Burns Af Chien
Mini Hall
Thindin
Frederick Weyerhaeuser Western Lumber Inquiry
Frederick Weyerhaeuser and Western Lumber faced a probe into a lumber trust. The investigation centers on competitive practices and potential collusion among Big Timber firms.
Judge Landit Prepares to Probe Lumber Trust
Special jury to be convened by Judge Landit to investigate the lumber industry after a $200,000 Standard Oil fine case. Judge Linde may feature in the proceedings. Frederick Weverhaeuser, head of the alleged lumber combine, expected to testify though line of inquiry remains undisclosed.
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Lumber Trust
Chicago
Linde
Standard Oil
Witeh
Frederick Weverhaeuser
President Taft Travels. Reciprocity Debate in Senate
Pitsburg June 5 President Taft motored through the city en route to Washington as crowds cheered at Fort Wayne and Wonster where students urged a speech. He avoided Sunday speaking, returning with a load off his mind and discussing the senate opposition to the reciprocity bill. Indiana analysts approved Governor Marshall for president while lightning struck Fremonts church causing $10,000 in damage. An auto crash in Wapakoneta killed John Bil Jin, 18, and left a passenger injured.
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Ind
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Senate
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Nance Committee
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Fie
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Dunes
John Bil Jin
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Otty
Jane Marl Ovington Wins Wing McLean Cup at Columbus Meet
In Columbus, Jane Marl Ovington completed the endurance test at the aviation meet, covering 80 miles in 1 hour 15 minutes. The silver loving cup was donated by John R. McLean of Washington.
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Jane Marl Ovington
Pike Wie
John R. McLean
Washington
Norwalk Storm Kills One Injures Three In Night Flood
A Norwalk Ohio storm on June 6 killed Albert Stanford and injured three others as trees, telephone poles, and structures were uprooted. Lightning struck a tree sheltering four players, with Frank Van Buren Prod Studer and Joseph Lindenberger knocked down by debris. Stanford died on impact.
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Ely
Milan Street
Frank van Buren
Prod Studer
Albert Stanford
Joseph Lindenberger
Stanford
van Huren
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Lindenberger
Eternal Victor Emmanuel II Monument Unveiled in Rome
In Rome on June 5 a crowd of about 60 000 gathered below the Victor Emmanuel II monument as Garibaldi veterans climbed the stairs to the dais. The unveiling featured bands, artillery salutes, lowered flags, and an inaugural speech by Prime Minister Giovanni Giolitti. A Garibaldi British Legion survivor contingent carried the Union Jack amid Republican critics.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel 1
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Roosevelt Story Dispute Over Tennessee Coal and Iron Deal
Washington June 5. Marked discrepancies in accounts of the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel prompt the Senate investigations. John W. Galen and Kibert H. Gary give differing versions, spurring renewed examination and possible召verification of conferences with Roosevelt and Elihu Root.
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Gates
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Washington
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
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Kibert H. Gary
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Eirs
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Frick
Tenpospco
Todat's Calendar Gun rises in early morning time
A scrambled weather and calendar snippet mentions gun rises and moon phases with unclear timing and several garbled words. The readable fragment hints at a daily schedule note but lacks concrete events, places, dates, or names to confirm specifics.
Senatorial Bribe Money Allegations Reported in Kemple Testimony
Charles W. Kemple, clerk of the senate, described to Attorney General Hogan and Prosecuting Attorney Turner that $100 was paid to Canton Representative Evans, who faces a Velting and bribery charge. The claims involve L. C. Miller of Akron and J. C. Aber, with Evans denying any memory of such payments.
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Postmaster General Plans Savings Depository Expansion
Washington announces a plan to establish a portal savings bank depository system in New York starting July 1 with 160 additional offices per week and 10 offices to begin immediately. The move aims to cut 1000 depositories in operation in the new fiscal year and extend deposits to other cities in the first class. A separate item notes Charles L. Higby, a prosperous farmer, risking his life to save a dying bird dog near Norfolk and Western tracks in Chillicothe Ohio.
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Portal Savings Bank
New York
Hitcheackaw
Chiligothe
Charlex L. Higby
Norfolk & Western
Buckeye Briefs and Regional News Snippets
Fire at Hotel Walton in Cincinnati causes 66000 in damage as guests flee the blaze. Warren educator Dr. Bawin L. Moulton elected president of the Warren State Normal School board. Bellefontaine town trustees approve city park land donation from Mrs Rebecca Williams. Wellsville murder suspect Warren Johnson arrested in Rochester awaiting transfer to Wellsville, claims innocence. Mrs Christy visits daughter in Zanesville, plan to meet the Christy household. discussion of custody and motives noted in the court context.
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Moulton
Trustons
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Echool
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Christy
Zanesville
Mia
Chandler Christy
New York
Natailo
Aimee
All Night Ride Ends in Death in Worcester
Worcester, June 6. Kath erin Ryan, 19, killed and sister Margaret gravely injured after a night long joy ride ends when John Qvarn, owner of the car, drives into a telephone pole near Lake Quinsigmond. Others in the party, Mrs William L Rounsian, Frank M Winchester and C J Breen, escape with minor injuries. no arrests yet, Qvarn likely charged with reckless driving and manslaughter.
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Katherin Ryan
Margaret
John i Qvarn
Lake Quinsignmond
Ryan Sinters
William L. Rounsian
Frank M. Winchester
C.J. Breen
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American interests allied with Southern Pacific for Mexican rail sale
Monterey Mexico June 1 reports in financial circles that control of the National Railways of Mexico will pass from the government. American interests tied to Southern Pacific and St Louis San Francisco properties are named as buyers. The merger system covers more than 7000 miles of road.
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Monterey
Mexico
Tita
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St.Louis
San Francisco
Edison Pitches New Battery Inventions For Vehicles
Wizard Edison speaks in New York about a storage battery for surface cars and a battery for wagons. He demonstrates practical tests in Concord and at a butcher wagon trial, claiming financial viability and broad utility for wagons, surface cars, and other vehicles.
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New York
Thomas A. Bole Inon
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Montenegro War Fears Rise Over Turkish Frontier
Reports from Sofia dated June 5 describe widespread public agitation as newspapers publish an interview attributed to Czar Nicholas predicting an inevitable war between Turkey and Russia due to Turkish forces near Montenegro. Ministers concur and locals arm themselves, with fears of a wider Albanian crisis and retaliation if Turks press toward the frontier.
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Ironworker Tells of Dynamite Plot in Labor Case
Los Angeles June 6 An ironworker John Delaney says he was hired by John J McNaware to inspect spruce trees and design dynamite placement to damage property. Delaney’s statements the authorities call significant and may position him as a key witness in the McNamara brothers bombing case involving veiled threats and nonunion labor.
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Mim Kngoo
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John J. McNaware
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Dynamite Plot Tied to Iron Workers Bosses in 1907
Scent Police record shows no verified blast in a Moe building in Vine Street. An alleged confession by John Delaney claims plans were sent to James J. McNamara of the International Union of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, suggesting dynamite was used.
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Vine Atreat
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Muskogee
Ohia
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Four Shot During Big Strike Riots in Brownsville Pa
Eyewitness report from Brownsville Pennsylvania describes a violent clash during a railroad strike. At least one woman shot in the breast, several men wounded, many beaten, and 200 shot workers involved. Police found injured rioters after the attack on the Bonick home and the Sonick house.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Weat
Ware
Michael Bonick
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Man ponders signs by garage as boots and leather debate arises
A man walking and reading signs near a Yonkers garage mulls an odd comparison between rubber tires and leather. He is heard saying that boots may not be as effective as leather, reflecting a quirky street conversation from the Yonkers Statesantry.
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Yonkers
Innty
Highbrow Dramas Spark Curious Quote Contests
A string of odd quotes from unnamed papers echoes a washed up vaudeville vibe. The Tongue and related lines provoke puzzled readers about rapid changes of sound and the effects of cold baths on daily life.
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Thien
Vaudegile
Typewriter invention tale in New York Press fragment
Fragmentary note references men seeking a device to produce elegant writing and marks invention discussion in New York Press. It mentions a rancher and a quote about desiring an exquisite for having pretty slang, with no clear names or dates.
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New York
Travel schedule highlights and intercity rail times
An OCR laden page lists multiple rail routes with daily and Sunday exceptions. It notes trains to Columbus Delaware Ohio City and Marton with specific departure times and frequency. Northbound and southbound services from Columbus Bucyrus Marton and Delaware show varied hourly patterns and exceptions as of April 18.
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Evm
West
Marton
Ohio City
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