County Option Bill Passed in Ohio House
The Ohio House passed the county option measure by a 79 to 36 vote. The bill orders a countywide popular vote on prohibiting intoxicating liquors, with a future governor’s approval and operative date set for September 1, 1908 in Columbus. The act outlines petition thresholds, ballot wording, penalties, and procedures for contests and enforcement.
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Columbus
Rowe County
House Iy] Representatives
General Assembly
State of Ohio
Ead County
Common Pleas
Commissioners
Common Pleas Court
Emmty
Commit Pleas Court
Uaic
Ohio
Ao Ro Var
Sheriff Calla Out the Militia in Clermont County
The adjutant general informed that Clermont County Sheriff called out Company K of the Fleet regiment O N G over rumors of a Kentucky night riders invasion. The company is held under arms at Batavia.
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Calla
Columbus
Adjutant General's Office
Sherif
Clermont County
Fleet Regiment
Kentucky
Arme
Batavia
Crushed to Death in Erie Railway Yard Incident
In Kent Ohio John Pensa an air brake inspector for the Erie railway was killed in the yards. The accident occurred in the work area leaving details limited and authorities examining the scene.
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Kent
John Pensa
Erie Railway
Morphine Blamed for Downfall in Bigamy Plea
James C. Neil of Cleveland pleaded guilty to bigamy and told Judge Babcock that morphine use dulled his senses and blurred his judgment. He asked the court for clemency, acknowledging the act’s seriousness.
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Bays
Cleveland
James C. Neil
Babcock
Neil
Welty Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor Nomination
Canton Ohio reports John Welty announced on Wednesday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. The filing signals a formal bid in the upcoming election cycle as party supporters rally.
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Welty
Canton
John
Wealty
Ohio Taxation Amendment Text Summary
The general assembly may establish a fair tax system for state and local revenue. It may define tax subjects while preserving the right to tax, and exemptions up to $200 per person for certain property. All taxes remain in force until laws direct otherwise. existing exemptions persist.
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Columbus
Gayman Senate
House
State Tax Commission
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Honda
Thirteenth century ciborium fetches 10000 at London sale
Auction in London sold a copper and gilt thirteenth century ciborium, believed from Malmabury abbey, for 10000 dollars. The report notes salary cuts for high earners and railroad pay adjustments starting March 1. Secret agents chase counterfeiters targeting Pittburgh and other cities amid other local tragedy and crime notes.
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Malmabury Abbey
London
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Greensboro
N. C
Jones
Irene Jones
Chicago
Joe Kersten
Lillian Wulff
Arrestee Husson Held in Alleged Embezzlement Case
Troy Ohio. Jerry M Husson secretary treasurer of the Piqua Core Manoufacturying Co is said to have failed to account for about $35 000 in his custody He posted 1 500 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing William Goldie of Pittsburgh a major stockholder says Husson did not account for 15 000 on January 15 After Husson left the company 15 500 in stock was turned over and over 25 000 more is alleged not to have been paid affidavit filed by Ollie
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Hichtrae
Anid
Hell
State of
Ohio
Municipal Corporation
Commissioners
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
Grand Jury
Troy
Jerry M. Husson
Piqua Core Manoufacturying Co
Tallel
Keep Inc
Bowen
William Goldie
Pittsburg
Hudson
Ae Ee
Ollie
Death Sentence for Seven Terrorists in St Petersburg
A military court at the fortress of St Peter and St Paul condemned seven terror suspects to death for complicity in last week's attempt against the life of Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholadlevitch and M. Chtcheglovitch. Three others were sentenced to 15 years hard labor. Among the condemned is Italian journalist Calvino.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
St Peter and St. Paul
Ista
Nicholas Nicho-ldlevitch
Uml M. Chtcheglovitofm
Calvino
Fowler Bill Adopted by House Banking Committee in D C
Washington D C adoption of the Fowler currency bill by the house committee on banking and currency follows weeks of hearings. It provides retirement of all bond secured currency and the issuance of a gold secured substitute based on national bank assets. A federal guarantee of national bank deposits is among its chief features.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Banke Lost $100000 by Fraud in International Scam
Paris police probe an ingenious bank swindle. A New York man obtained a letter of credit from a major bank and created duplicates by photographs. Accomplices in London Paris Rome Vienna Marseilles Genoa Hamburg and Munich cashed them at once, netting $100000.
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Banke
Paris
France
New York
London
Rome
Vienna
Marseilles
Genoa
Hamburg
Munich
Bigamist Sentenced Four Years In Cleveland Case
Mrs Hirdle Pepper sought mercy for James C Neil after he was found an alleged bigamist. Judge Babcock sentenced Neil to four years in the penitentiary, a decision that echoed the dramatic claim from the prior day.
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Cleveland
Hirdle Pepper
Serhone Thuraday
Judge Babcock
James C. Neil
Neil
Julio Babcock
Murder at Eric Eric Pa. ends with a fatal shooting
Lawrence man known as Blacky Collins was shot dead after refusing a drink and a dance in Eric, Pennsylvania. Ed Acheson, named as alleged killer, fled the scene. Investigations follow as authorities pursue the suspect.
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Eric
Blacky" Collins
Lawrence
Masa
Ed Acheson
Court criticises verdict in Warren murder case
Warren Ohio jury verdict criticized as court denies new trial for John Tranter of Niles found guilty of killing his wife. Circuit court says the sole error was jurors returning manslaughter instead of first degree murder.
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Warren
John Tranter
Niles
Circuit Court
Leon
Man Given Maximum Sentence in Akron Case
Charles Strong, aged 15, protested his innocence as he received the maximum ten year sentence to the gallows wallaby by Judge Wannapaker on Wednesday. Strong's young daughter was the companion.
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Akron
Charles Strong
Wannapaker
Strong
Meredith A Master Of English Letters At Last
George Meredith born February 1 1828 in Hampshire rose from obscurity to prominence over decades of stubborn persistence. Critics praised his genius while praising his prose and poetry, noting his refusal to bow to fad and his steadfast pursuit of his own ideals.
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Meredith
Balzac
Heorge Blot
Swinburne
Browning
Tennyson
Richard Leverel
Carlyle
Hampshire
Germany
Heta
Baland
Bear Cub Helped Prospector Found Hidden Gold Pocket
Milo Ward, a westerner, spent seven years in Oregon hills chasing a pocket with gold. He found $37,000 in yellow gold after a long trek and a faithful bear cub named Hob. Ward recalled the cub’s companionship and a later incident where Hob died in a fight with a mountain lion.
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Milo P. Ward
Oregon
Ward
Hob
Bob
Gold Hill
Indianapolis Star
Regular meals for hungry schoolchildren debated
The New York World notes some ely schoolchildren faint at desks from hunger and urges permanent measures. It questions using classroom milk bottles and calls for nourishment to prevent nervous weakness and stunted development. The piece asks whether meals should be provided, funded by the educational fund or by subscription.
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Ely
New York World
Native Macaroni Drives Higher Local Demand Abroad
Native macaroni wheat is favored by bakers over Mugh American export, with buyers paying up to 11 cents more per bushel. Bakers claim the native variety yields better results, while exports go to the Russian Black Sea ports, reflecting competitive quality preferences.
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Black Sea
Berlin allocates funds to fight tuberculosis honoring Koch
The city of Berlin sets aside 12 500 dollars for a tuberculosis fund named in honor of Dr. Robert Koch. Private subscriptions total about 40 000 dollars toward the effort.
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Berlin
Robert Koch
Markets Report from New York and Cleveland March 3 1908
The Markets page lists Flour Minnesota patent at 20066 80 and Wheat No 2 red at 1.00. Corn No 2 white remains scarce while oats mix stage, hay firm, cattle steady with calves and lambs varying. York state butter creamery at 34 34 40, eggs strictly fresh, potatoes beat grades at 80 cents. Week highs appear for beef and sheep with hogs around 4 85. Cleveland and Pittsburgh figures show cash wheat and corn, cattle steady, sheep prime wethers at 5 75 to 6 00, hogs about 5 00 to 5 50. East Buffalo reports cattle export steers 5 50 to 5 90, calves to 9 00, sheep wethers 5 60 to 6 00, hogs Yorkers 5 00 plus 2 40.
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New York
Minnesota
Cleveland
York State
Butalo
New Roller Skate Aims to Tackle Rough Roads
Swiss inventor Mr Koller introduces a rough road skate with a foot diameter wheel and ground touching fork suspension. It features entry brakes to prevent backward movement and claims use on ordinary country roads.
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Koller
Missionary Contributions Totals Rise in Foreign Missions
Rey compiles foreign missionary statistics showing Useworld contributions last year at 22,459,680 dollars, up about 31,200,000 from the prior year. Dr D L Leonard notes the sizable increase in global mission support.
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Rey
D. L. Leonard
Foreign Missionary Statistics of
Useworld
Another Hero A Suicides Note and Divorce Beliefs
A suicided man left a letter claiming his wife influenced him to death, while a bold figure refused belief in divorce. The item reflects morale era attitudes and personal tragedy.
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Alu
Fiero
New York
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