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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
1
Jan 28 Wheeling dispatch notes President seeks public support as Congress debates Canada reciprocity. Conflicting interestsAmong farm groups, labor, and consumers shape votes. Western senators tipped to favor action, with possible special session if needed.
New York Jan 2s report details Nat and Eena Refusee o Speak at Mearing as J Camp and Thompson observe from opposite sides. Goodwin and partners appear at Thompone office for a continuation of the heart baljourd. affidavits from chauffeur and former valet form core evidence.
Columbus reports House considers enforcing a $10 daily fine for absences without good cause as Greeves presses the old rule. A nonpartisan judiciary bill, amended to include a repeal clause, advances to calendar. Hillenkamp’s justice of the peace bill is reported out with questions about its usefulness and possible recommittal.
A small village awoke to a fire threat causing disruption as authorities reported potential losses. The event involved local residents and officials, with insurance details listed as $10,000 and an estimated total loss near $25,000. Names such as Mr de Jenera and Vesstein appear in the fragmentary note.
Akron date Jan 2 The representative M A Warnes of Holmes county may face a challenge to his seat as a summons to the clerk of the Board of elections orders his appearance with poll books from Cuya hoga Falls for 1969. The charges allege Warnes was a Sum mit county resident while voting in City Park under Stew township school role, tied to Holmes county campaign disputes.
The New York Museum of Natural Mystery will display okapi specimens including a female and calf. After early sightings by Henry Morton Stanley and others, Sir Harry Johnston and later expeditions built interest. A cablegram reports skins, skulls, teeth, and body parts shipped for a life‑like mounting to be shown as they appear in the wild.
Delegates to the United Mine Workers convention in Columbus faced a heated dispute over John Mitchell and a Civic Federation resolution. President Lewis condemned the federation as aiding employers and undermining strikes while strident charges and a near-brawl erupted. White’s upcoming policy shift toward trenchment and executive-board changes loomed as delegates debated governance and reform.
New York detectives search for Dorothy Harriette Camille Arnold as central office efforts wane. Father Frank Arnold doubts she is alive and presses for renewed action while police say they still pursue leads. Family and friends urge continued investigation into a possible kidnapping or distress.
Washington residents report no word from the gunboat Wheeling as officials search Coast Guard and Navy stations. early rumors of a wreck proved unlikely though wireless networks have scoured the coast for clues. The vessel was reportedly loaded with explosives and the disappearance raises grave concerns for naval safety.
Chicago faces the threat of a major streetcar strike as wage disputes between Chicaggol Hallways and Chicago City Railway widen. Mayor Busse met for over an hour with streetcar workers and officials but no agreement was reached. The talks aimed to prevent violence and disruption seen in prior transit strikes.
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