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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
2
The Perrysburg Journal lists a sweeping batch of quips and notes reflecting early 20th century curiosities. It touches on politics in Hungary and France, rail costs, and new fads such as cold storage and coffee from dandelion roots, while musing on Comets, kissing dangers, and social trends. The piece also mentions submarines, urban customs in Zurich, and Chinese emancipation efforts.
Theodore Roosevelt returned to the United States and was greeted with a spontaneous, nonpartisan welcome in Manhattan. He arrived at the Battery after a lengthy parade through the city, with Mayor Gaynor and 200 distinguished guests in attendance, while 2,500 more watched from reserved areas. Taft was unable to attend due to official duties.
Roosevelt arrives aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria flotilla greeted by mass of ships and crowds. A massive city parade planned but scaled back, with a water pageant led by 500 Rough Riders and escorts, as Roosevelt waves from deck with Mia Roosevelt and Kor mil nearby.
Peter G Thomson president of Champion Coated Paper Co Hamilton Ohio was indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts for attempting to bribe M W B P Zinaliger a post office paper expert. The alleged bribe of 100 was reportedly offered to influence a report on postal card paper quality used by the Post Office. The case centers on bids Thomson’s firm submitted for a postal card paper contract and the subsequent discovery of substandard stock. The indictment was kept secret briefly to locate Thomson before public release.
Secretary Dickinson departed Washington on June 16 for a world tour with five weeks in the Philippine Islands to study conditions. The journey includes Pearl Harbor and Honolulu fortifications June 4, Japan July 13 to 20, Nagasaki for Manila wait, then Manila to Moscow via Hong Kong Pekin and the trans Siberian Railroad ending in Cherbourg around October 8 to 10.
Jean H. Se Cheverell, veteran journalist, died at his Jefferson home after a long illness. He worked for the Cleveland Leader for a decade before 1891, then served as court reporter for the Ashtabula Beacon for 17 years and its successor, the Beacon Record. A Civil War drum player, he was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Fifth Regiment, C V Y. Walter Brookins performed a spectacular short-turn flight at an Indianapolis aviation speedway, circling and standing the plane on end at 100 feet. A P Warmer announced a time of two and two-fifths seconds, a potential world record.
A devastating flood sweeps central and eastern Europe far worse than the French inundation. More than 1,000 presumed dead as vast property and crop losses mount. King Peter reports relief work in the Morave river valley where 400 to 600 lives are lost and at least twenty towns suffer heavy damage.
A federal grand jury indicted James A. Patton and seven associates for conspiring with cotton spinners and manufacturers to control raw cotton prices. Bail set at 5000 each. defendants released on bond. Indictment, over 10 000 words, covers five counts begun January first 1910. corporations named were not indicted.
In Zanesville Ohio clashes between dry and wet supporters leave many on the streets armed. A daytime shooting wounded a dry detective and an overnight assault on H J Kimble and Danial Gary followed. Cox reported shooting Hazen in the hand during an alley attack.
Richard Parr will receive 100000 dollars as a reward for uncovering sugar trust frauds. Secretary MacVeagh said the cabinet decided on this amount and Parr will be paid in full with no deductions. Only 25000 dollars is currently available, risking a congressional appropriation or an installment agreement to cover the rest. Parr is described as being nearly a nervous wreck.
New Orleans reports recount two Estrada army prisoners found five days after Bluefoldy battle with two heavy daggers through arms and loge. Consul general Sussmann led by bus tara to the spot, amid tales of Mads troops brutality. War news from Bradstreet's notes warmer weather aiding crops and mixed trade signals.
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