Foot and mouth disease quarantines hit multiple states
The Agriculture Department ordered inspectors to close stockyards in Chicago Indianapolis Buffalo Cincinnati Jersey City Pittsburg and Columbus to inter state shipments. In transit shipments may proceed if no symptoms seen and yards are not infected. Meats inspection costs totaling 3399110 were reported. Slaughter totals reach 46268 cattle 47736 swine 7151 sheep 22 goats with Illinois accounting for 136758 animals. Pennsylvania Ohio follow as top losses. Officials discuss yard disinfection versus broad area quarantines. Acting Secretary Lansing spoke with President Wilson as Ambassador Gerard prepares a memorandum.
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Protests Filed Against Ohio West Virginia Life Insurance Consolidation
Protests against the proposed consolidation of nine life insurance companies in Ohio and West Virginia have been filed in Columbus. A hearing is set for next Wednesday with J. H. Harper, head of the blue sky department, to consider whether to revoke the certificate of compliance already issued to the trustees. Protestants include representatives from other Ohio firms and foreign companies doing business in the state.
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Columbus
J. H. Harper
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William H. Hunt
Cleveland Mutual Life Insurance Co
German Navy Proclaims North Sea War Zone Changes
The German Admiralty announces a war zone north of the Shetland Islands and along parts of the Dutch coast where enemy ships will be destroyed. Neutral vessels risk danger due to flag misuse, with further U S clarification expected after Ambassador Gerard reports.
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Shetland Islands
Great Britain
James Boyle Named to Tax Commission
James Boyle has been appointed as a member of the Tax Commission, bringing prior experience in public finance to a state body. The appointment expands the commission’s oversight and policy-implementing capacity.
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Judge Defeats Dry Action in Arkansas
In Little Rock on February 6 Governor G W Hayes signed a statewide prohibition bill barring new saloon licenses for 1915 while not affecting existing ones. Judge J Asher had earlier granted licenses to Little Rock saloon men at 10 05 a m forty minutes before the measure was signed, and fifty saloons opened immediately.
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Willis Will Not Remove Mayor Karl in Columbus
Governor Willis rejects removal of Mayor Karl Keller amid charges from the Columbus Ministerial Association. He says to seek court action first and notes he will not act on charges against Mayor Carl Keller of Toledo or Mayor Staats of Coshocton for civil service violations.
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Coshocton
Russians Defeated in Carpathians with Heavy Losses
An official statement from Vienna reports that Russian attacks in the Carpathians have collapsed and that they sustained heavy casualties. In some sectors the Austrians counterattacked and claimed 4000 additional Russian captives.
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Carpathians
German and Russian Clashes Near Warsaw Drive to Break Invaders
Allied dispatches report General Von Hindenburg pressing west of Warsaw with costly attempts to breach the Polish capital. Russian forces northward cross the Bug River and threaten an outflanking move as Carpathian actions continue with no decisive result. Western theater shows mixed progress while the eastern front tests both sides in brutal combat.
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Postmaster General awards $8 million envelope contract
Washington February 6 Postmaster General Burleson announced an $8,000,000 contract to Middle West Supply Company Columbus Ohio to supply 9,000,000 envelopes to the government over the next four years. Water levels near the river show a crest at Portamouth 65.5 feet and a forecast maximum of 56 feet tomorrow with a fall on Monday.
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Middle West Supply Company
Columbus
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Portamouth
Ohio river flood peaks near city as waters rise
Cincinnati reports the Ohio river at 54.5 feet this morning, 5.4 feet above flood stage, with the level rising about half a foot per hour. Much of the riverfront area lies submerged as the flood progresses.
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German pledge on aid ships in war zone
The German Embassy stated that Germany does not intend to molest or seize American vessels carrying food for civilian populations in enemy countries. It expressed hope England will not force a reconsideration of this attitude by seizing ships like the Wilhelmina.
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British Isles
Germany
Jackson May May Get Plum
Daniel H. Armtrong, a young Jackson Republican lawyer, may be chosen secretary of the State Public Utility Commission Tuesday. If selected he would succeed C. A. Radcliffe of Lancaster. Salary likely to be 3000 to 3600 dollars.
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Columbus
Daniel H. Armatrong
Jackson
State Public Utility Commission
C. A. Radcliffe
Lancaster
Mine Wreck in West Virginia Sees 8 Die, 168 Trapped
An explosion at the New River Coal Company mine in Carlisle near Fayetteville, West Virginia entombed 168 workers, with 158 escaping and ten believed dead. Rescue teams worked to locate missing miners after a lamp ignited gas in a remote section. The hoisting system was undamaged and surface retrieval proceeded.
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W. Va
New River Coal Company
Carlisle
Warned Germ Causes Grip Epidemic In Ohio
Health board members warn Ohioans about a highly contagious grip germ sweeping the state. They note after effects include hearing damage in children and urge avoidance of kissing infected individuals, rest and fresh air, and medical consultation.
Millwood man recovering from scaffold fall injuries
Robert McCord of Millwood is recovering from injuries after falling from scaffolding at the Henry Koppes farm earlier this week. He sustained multiple fractures and other injuries but is reported in stable condition.
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Millwood
Henry Koppes
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