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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
1
Sir Stewart Montague Samuel, Radical MP, ordered by Justice Sidney Ramland to pay penalties and costs totaling 65,000 dollars after voting in the House of Commons while his firm held a government contract. Samuel gave notice of appeal.
Oklahoma City February 16 Senator Gore faced a $50,000 damage suit from Minnie A Bond who accuses him of attacking her at the Washington Hotel. Gore testified he did not touch her and blamed political opponents for the charges while recounting the hotel encounter and remarks from others present.
The article reports Senator Gore and his wife facing a damage suit from a woman. The questioning centers on whether a complaint was filed, attempts at cash settlements, and alleged blackmail. Gore denies involvement in a Justice Department probe or Senate inquiry.
Judge Flannigan sentences James Cooper Arthur Davis William Groff and Edwin Palkinghorne to Marquette prison. The first three face up to fifteen years and the last up to twelve years, following the jury recommendation for clemency.
The Nub committee consolidates to form a two-operator two-miner subcommittee with delegates from MRA across four states. The move reduces the conference from 64 to a smaller body as talks proceed on arbitration and future disputes. Ohio members include E Mower B A Cole and John Moore C W Savage among the miners.
Saginaw Mich Feb 16 Former Speaker Joseph Cannon has joined the Y M C A. Membership was obtained for Uncle Joe by Congressman Joseph W Fordney an old friend of the ex speaker in connection with the local organization campaign for members.
Washington February 16 Democratic leaders aim to adjourn Congress on June 15. President Wilson believes the House and Senate can work on the Trust bills together to save time.
Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston heard Cincinnati advantages as a regional bank center. A delegation of Indianapolis bankers presented their claim while Columbus will present tomorrow in Cleveland. The committee will then return to Washington.
Portland reporters say a blooded English setter bought by Eugene Simpson from Nanaimo British Columbia gave birth to six puppies while traveling to Portland. Seattle Customs officials refuse passage for more than one dog despite six being day old puppies, citing the manifest calling for seven dogs.
Militant suffragists fired a cannon in a Blackburn city park, a relic from the Crimean War that has stood silent for 60 years. The blast rattled the city and drew hundreds into the streets as residents feared a mine disaster, with the truth only emerging at daylight.
Berlin reports Hans Barliner, a German balloon pilot, flew 47 hours carrying two passengers from Bitterfield and landed near Kirgischan. He endured nearly two weeks seeking a telegraph office before contact.
John J. Kennedy the New York State Treasurer was found dead in a Buffalo hotel room. Police are investigating the death as a possible natural causes or accidental death, with no immediate signs of foul play reported by authorities. Kennedy, a prominent state official, served in the treasury department and was in Buffalo on official business.
Cape Haitian February 16. Federal troops sent north by President Roestres Zemer beat rebels at Plaisance and Port Au Paix. The two towns had been in rebel hands since the revolution began. Government forces now occupy both locations.
Washington reports a Federal investigation by the Industrial Relations Committee will cover major eastern cities from New York to Kansas City. President Wilson says Chairman Frank P. Walsh based his NYC unemployment estimate at 350,000 on current reports not the committee’s inquiry.
The desk of Senator Augustus C. Bacon of Georgia was draped in mourning this morning. The funeral of former Senator M A Hanna was held in the Senate on February 17, 1904, ten years ago. Senator Bacon's funeral will be held there tomorrow.
The armory appropriation bill totals 94.9 million dollars, about 10.7 million under estimates and 27 thousand below the current armory appropriation. The Signal Service receives 500 thousand dollars, with a maximum 260 thousand for airships.
Fire swept through Edgefield church causing total loss. An overloaded flue reportedly ignited the ceiling and walls, destroying the building and its interior. No worshippers were harmed, and authorities are investigating the blaze's origin.
Fire destroyed the Edgefield little M. and Church late Sunday. Snow helped firefighters save adjoining buildings. No insurance, small society, about a dozen members. Church built 30 years ago, 35 by 50 feet. Rev. F. McKay led services Sunday. fire started in stove flue. Bell warned residents, many kept flames at bay. Rebuilding uncertain. church on Milledgeville circuit.
United States battleships Utah Delaware and Florida arrive at Vera Cruz bringing the fleet’s strength off the port to seven battleships.
Canton Ohio February 16 the strike of girl operators at Stark Telephone Co may prompt an investigation by the State Industrial Commission. The commission may deem it necessary to probe working conditions under which the girls have labored.
President John Tener asserts authority to handle the Charlies Murphy case. The statement outlines his jurisdiction and powers as the national leader to resolve the matter. Local officials await further instructions as the case develops.
Columbus reports a special legislative session in recess for ten days with uncertainty over adjournment tonight. Leaders doubt all pending bills including Mills Utility and Appropriation measures can pass before tomorrow while conference committee reports draw debate.
In Little Valley New York on February 76 Mrs Cynthia Bumbon stands trial for murder of her husband by slow poisoning. She fell ill July 4 and died August 25. A son Norris died in May and daughter Laura died recently. Exhumed body showed poison. Prisoner implicated young farmer Brest Frahm who will be tried later.
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