Earthquake Devastation in Italy Leaves Tens of Thousands Dead
Reports from Rome and Avezzano describe a catastrophic tremor across central Italy with estimates of 12 000 to 50 000 dead or injured. Troops rush to Avezzano to aid survivors as snow and damaged roads hinder relief efforts. King Victor Emmanuel II heads toward Avezzano amid a mounting international crisis.
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Refuse Pardoning I) Murderer From Fayette
Columbus Ohio January 14 The Pardon Board refused Henry Cross colored of Fayette county a pardon Cross was sent from Washington D C in May 1902 for second degree murder He tortured an orphan lad until he died prompting protests and prosecution by Maddox before the Board leading to the denial of his release The crime is described as one of the most shocking in the city.
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Henry Cross
Fayette County
Cross
Washington D. C
Maddox
Board of Pardons
Germans claim near Paris victory and Russian counter moves
London reports German forces under Kaiser William pressing near Paris with a major action at Soissons. Berlin says over 1,000 prisoners captured. In the east Russian forces gain villages north toward East Prussia as they resume clashes with four German assaults in the center.
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Berlin
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East Prussia
Miners Open Some Mines As Strike Continues
In Wheeling West Virginia several mines reopened for workers willing to accept open shop terms while three mines closed late due to dangerous conditions. Striking leaders reported only a few returned, mainly caretakers already on payroll. In Columbus Ohio plans to contest eviction orders in the Eastern Ohio fields were not discussed at the Miners convention. Union officials urged restraint to prevent disorder.
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General Von Bissing as Governor General in Belgian Territory
General von Bissing served as the German governor general overseeing occupied Belgium during the war. He directed administration and policy in the Belgian territories controlled by Germany.
Wife Sues and Man Kills Self in Canton Divorce
Canton Ohio January 14. Charles Myers a 60 year old carpenter shot and killed himself at his home one hour after being told his wife had filed for divorce. The incident follows news of a divorce suit filed by his wife.
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Chas, H. Myers
Governor Blease Quits Office in South Carolina
Columbia Feb 14 Columbia D C Jan 14 Governor Cole L Blease whose term ends January 1th has tendered his resignation to the secretary of state The resignation was transmitted to the Senate and immediately accepted Lieutenant Governor Smith was sworn in No reason given for the action It was stated a meeting with legislators was held Tuesday night where impeachment was discussed but abandoned
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Ohio Senate Approves Election Reform Plan
Columbus Ohio January 14 Senate leaders with Governor Willis discussed reform of election laws aimed at saving the state about $500000 annually by cutting election officials cutting separation days and moving to a mail voting system Several bills outlining the reform are being drafted for submission soon.
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Local Woman Seeks Matron Post at Panama Exposition
Miss Roxie Stinson of Washington D. C. applied to Governor Willis for the job as matron of the Ohio building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
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Willis
Ohio
San Francisco
Parkersburg man arrested on bribe charge in PSC case
Lew Well of Pittenburg chief counsel for Manufactures Light and Heat Co was arrested on a train at Williamston W Va by Sheriff Hill Charleston charged with attempting to bribe C H Bronson of the Public Service Commission to sway a company matter. He was released on $25 000 bond in Charleston Bronson is Governor Hatfields brother in law.
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Lew Well
Pittenburg
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Williamston
Sheriff Hill
Charleston
C. H. Bronson
Public Service Commission
Weil
Bronson
Hatfield
Former Dominican public works chief testifies in inquiry
John L Mann former director of public works in the Dominican Republic testifies that he was removed by the Dominican government at the urging of James A Sullivan American minister. He says Sullivan acted in the interest of the National Bank of San Domingo controlled by the Jarvis interest of New York. Mann testifies before Senator-elect Phelan of San Francisco investigating Sullivan’s fitness for the post.
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John L Mann
Dominican Rrrepublic
James A. Sullivan
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San Francisco
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Brittain Named Deputy in State Drug Department
By Associated Press Columbus January 14 William N Brittain of Cincinnati appointed deputy in the State Drug department to succeed Chas BR Barman of Chillicothe at a salary of 1200 dollars.
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William N. Brittain
Cincinnati
State Drug Department
Chas, BR. Barman
Chillicothe
City Bans Punch Boards Under Mayor Coffey Order
All punch boards in the city are abolished following Mayor Coffey's order. Owners were informed of the statutes and no prosecutions were needed as devices were removed without incident.
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