Obliger counsels bankers facing prison in Ohio case
L P Obliger, a former bank president, returned to Columbus Penitentiary and counseled two convicted bankers as they prepare to serve sentences for perjury related to misapplied funds at the First National Bank. The exchange occurred as the government case against Zimmerman looms amid illness delaying trial in Cleveland.
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Goverment
Zimmerman
Cleveland Leader
C Liltle
C. M. Traver
Columbus
First National Bank
Louis Pobliger
Loan Presidén
Pris
L. P. Obliger
Colunbus Pent
Obliger
Smiste
Probate court actions list guardian and administrator filings
Probate court records show petitions by Annie Hughes guardian for Samantha Hughes to convey right of way to a corporation and authority granted for Jessa McClellan administrator of J Byron Oliver. multiple hearings set in April and May, appraisals ordered, sales and inventories filed, bonds set, and appointments of guardians and administrators including Etta Fisher, ERB Spencer, and Clement J Zell.
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Annie Hughes
Samantha Hughes
Jessa McClellan
J. Byron Oliver
Wayna C. Jones
Harriet Culbertson
Bnei I F
Ingrad Fisher
Josiah Wigle
Baughman Township
Peter Starn
Plain Township
W J Bertolette
Ralph H. Bertolette
Erb Spencer
James P. Frank
Hi Township
Doud
John A McCreary
Edmond McCreary
Adam Rover
Clara Schaller
Martha E Fike Aspolster
John Houser
Henry Albright
Tate
Christian Stender
S R Cook
Isaac Mann
Congress Township
Board of County Visitors
C van Niman
Shreve
Blankenhorn
Orrville
C.D. Castle
Creston
L. R Kramer
Woos’er
Co’. Wiley
Wester
Dr. Spencer
Doylestown
Formar Jhnari
Helped When a Child in Philadelphia Charity Action
A Philadelphia woman, noted for assisting indigent children, plans to provide for Miss Mueller long term. The account states the benefactor has sought to aid Miss Mueller over several years, aided by Mrs Mueller and family, following a gesture of kindness to a small child.
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Mueller
Murl Jer
Weang
Phiadelpha
Bren
Cate
Misa Mueller
Mirs
John Sheley Saves Boy From Watering Creek
John Sheley of Wazus township happened on scene Wednesday afternoon and rescued eight year old Mur re, son of Beni Alexander, from a watery grave after the boy fell from a log while crossing a stream. A daughter of Mr Sheley heard cries for help and alerted him. Sheley pulled the child from the current and brought him to the bank. The boy endured about ten minutes of submersion before rescue, and recovery was aided by the quick alert of Mrs Sheley.
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John Sheley
Wazus
Murre
Beni Alexander
Sheley
Woo
Terra Firmer
Miss Sheeley
Mr. Sheley
Wooster Faces Lighting Shakeup Over Candle Power
City council and readers discuss Wooster Electric Lighting Co claiming failure to meet contracted candle power for street lights. An official cited a company officer saying the firm may abandon the contract as council weighs switching to gasoline or gas light systems for lower costs and satisfactory service in other cities.
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Bettr Electric Lighting Service
Ronneil
Ilha Republican
Wooster Electric Lighting Co
Shureday
Charles A. Weiser
The
Republican
Weiger
Coune! Had
Weiser
Wooster Club Talkes Of Forming A Local Club
Talk of forming a Wooster club has grown in weeks with several prominent business men weighing the project. A proposed Y M C A style club could absorb the Board of Trade, provide up to date rooms, moral principles, and a social hub for young men, supported by local citizens and potential financial backers. Initial costs center on securing quarters and establishing facilities to foster credit and business advantages in town.
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Wooster Club
9 Wooster Clan
Tradur
Board of Trade
Wooster
Ashland Sought as Site for New Dish Washing Machine Plant
Wilbur Reed of Success Dish Washing Machine Co based in Wooster explored Ashland as a potential site for a full plant including cast tanks and equipment. Reed discussed locating the factory with William D. Otter and Sharick Brothers and was reportedly favorably impressed with Ashland as a manufacturing point.
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Ashland Times Gazette
Wilbur Reed
Success Dish Washing Machine Co
Wooster Wain
Ashland
Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Child Health
An advertisement extols a refined form of liver oil as easier to take, appealing to parents and doctors alike. It claims Scott's Emulsion benefits robust and nonrobust children, noting it is easier to digest than plain oil and is commonly prescribed by physicians.
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Scott
Civil suits seek civil recovery from county officers in Cincinnati
Prosecutor Rulison files suits in common pleas court seeking repayment from former County Treasurer Hynicka John H Gibson and Tilda R French plus others for deposits paid by banks under a grand jury probe into county funds. Demurrers overruled, state gains judgment totaling 211000 dollars as witness accounts and checks surface. Roosevelt noncommittal on coal strike action as he weighs telegrams and options.
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Cincinnati
Rulison
Cov
Treasuray
Puable
Cn R French
Tiromyx
Common Pleas Court
Samuel Smith
K. Hynicka
Tilda R. French
John H Gibson
Harry Walters
Jurge Smith
Treasuers
Rulisons
Drake
State Senate
Hamilton
Hynicka
Gibson
French
Coal Shortage Threatens Missouri Zinc Mines
In Joplin Missouri on March 31 miners at Missouri Kansas zinc mines faced compulsory furloughs due to coal shortages. Railroads have halted coal shipments and are confiscating all commercial consignments, putting most coal dependent mines at risk of idle operations within days.
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Joplin
Missouri- Kansas
Surviving Courrieres Miners Endured Twenty Days
Seventeen to twenty five year old miners endured twenty days entombment in the Courrieres mine after a disaster.138 were rescued alive and showed emaciation exhaustion and signs of illness. Leader Henry Nemy 38 guided the group as doctors ordered rest to prevent fever from decayed horse flesh intake.
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Lens
France
Courrieres
Henry Nemy
Arkansas party returns give Davis narrow edge for senator
With 62 of 75 counties reporting Governor Jefferson Davis leads Senator James H Berry by 2,072 in the Democratic U S senate race. Berry, at his Bentonville home, declined to forecast results as more returns come in. Fourth District returns point to W B Cravens of Fort Smith as representative to succeed John S Little, nominated for governor.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jefferson Davis
James H Berry
United States
Senator Berry
Bentonville
W B. Cravens
Fort Smith
John 8. Little
Justice Harlan Stays on Court Not to Retire
The article states that Justice Harlan will remain on the U S Supreme Court and will not retire, defying rumors of stepping down. It notes assurances from associates and confirms no resignation date or replacement talks at this time.
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Justice Harlan
Justice Harlan unsure on retirement from bench
Washington March 31 Justice Harlan says he is deeply interested in aiding a great Presbyterian church project in Washington but has no current plan to retire from the bench or at any specific time or for a defined purpose. Want Fines Refunded Butte Mont March 31 F A Heinze J H Treriz and A L Frank seek return of fines paid to a federal court by Judge Beattie of Idaho in the Michael Davittense case. Heinze’s fine was 20000 and the others 1000 each. Denny, their attorney, petitions for return with interest 3400 asserting the money was paid as a pledge and should be refunded to the petitioners, the Heinze unit, as settled.
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L. P
Hliger
Columbus Penitentiary
Sullivan
Wooster
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Zimmerman
R. W. Taylor
Washington
Harlan
Butte
Mont
F. A. Heinze
J H Treriz
A. L. Frank
Beattie
Idaho
Michael Davittense
Heinze
J. M. Denny
Denny
Social notes of Wooster area weddings and gatherings
Amos B Mamaw and Mire Enma Rohrer wed at the bride’s parent home near Burton City with Rev Ira Buchwalter officiating. Miss Mila Lee hosted fifteen school friends at her West North Street home. Florence Zaugg of Walnut Creek married William Michael in Cleveland. A surprise party honored Mr Lower’s forty eighth birthday at Orrville. Frauen Verein at Christ Evangelical met with elections. Mrs Messmore farewell visit by Reformed Sunday School teachers.
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Amos B. Mamaw
Mire Enma
Rohrer
Afran
Rs. G. B. Rohrer
Burton City
Ira Buchwalter
Pras
Elsié Lehman
Mary Gedent
George Mamev
Mila Lee
West North Street
Misa Lee
Florence Zaugg
Yalt Creek
Wesley Zanigg
Wooster
Cleveland
J. J. Lower
Orrville
Mr. Lower
Mra
Geo. Donley
Verness Lower
Ben Hartman
Caroling Aukerman
Arthur Bownan
Maud Hay
John Swart
Reformed Sunday School
Farwell
M. Messmore
Washington
Messmore
Wesley Zaugg
Meus More
No Settlement Reached in Central District Coal Talks
Indianapolis march 29 the joint conference of coal miners and operators recessed with no settlement of wage differences indicated. A motion to continue the present scale for two years was defeated by miners. An amendment to restore the 1903 scale for two years was accepted by Mr Mitchell pending ratification by the national miners convention. Arbitration proposals were discussed by R R Hammond. Washington March 29 a Pan American congress program for Rio Janeiro starting July 21 was agreed, covering sanitary and quarantine rules patent law diplomas professional recognition commerce and an international railroad. Secretary Root will not disclose details yet.
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Indianapolis
Central
Mitchell
F L. Robins
Pennsylvania
National Miners Convention
R R Hammond
Willin
Washington
Rio Janeiro
Committee of Congress
Root
North
South America
Mrs. Roosevelt Arrives in Fernandina amid Town Welcome
Roosevelt and her party arrived from Jacksonville to a near full town greeting in Fernandina. Episcopal guild ladies presented Mrs. Roosevelt with a grand flower tray as the group boarded the yacht Mayflower. High winds prevented further travel.
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Fernandina
Roosevelt
Jacksonville
The
Episcopal Guild
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Said To Cure Wounds
L S Napier of Bugles Kentucky writes that Devil's Island Torture is no worse than the terrif le case of piles he suffered ten years. He was advised to apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was wonderfully cured. It heals wounds burns and sores like magic. 25c at Laubach and Boyds druggists.
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Bucklen
Bae
L. S. Napier
Bugles
Laubach & Boyds
Pennsylvania moves to build short line through Ohio
Reports from Pittsburg indicate the Pennsylvania system plans a 40 mile line from Wooster to Plymouth connecting with the Northern Ohio and Findlay Fort Wayne and Western networks. The goal is to shorten the Pittsburgh to Chicago route by about 19 miles and cut New York to Chicago time by about two hours, with passenger traffic favored on the new line and freight on the Fort Wayne route.
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Wooster
Biascee
Ohio
Findlay
Ft Wayne
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Western
Akron
Delphes
Chicago
New York
Fort Wayne
New Washington
Plymouth
Thronebrong
Berry Defeated In Arkansas Primaries Analysis
Arkansas returns show John Little carries the state Democratic gubernatorial contest, with Davis leading Berry for US Senate. The Hot Springs convention looms as delegates approach a potential first-ballot nomination. Rain and cold kept an estimated 30 000 voters home. In London the Trades Disputes Bill allows peaceful picketing and protects union acts as lawful when done by individuals, drawing Labor opposition.
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Arkansas
Davis
Little Rock
Ark
John
Little
Robert L. Rogerg
Q. Sevier
Hot Springs
Jefferson Davis
James H Berry
United States
Berry
Fuller
London
Taff-Vale
House of Commons
J.lawson Walton
Line west of WWooster on main Pennsylvania line
A local at tache of the Pennsylvania lines doubts a West of WWooster survey will start soon. He predicts it may be two years before Wontar will be on the main line. The note suggests Pennsylvania could also drop the Smithville bill, long a trial for firemen and engineers.
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Wwooster
Pennsylvania Lines
Fénnsyivania
Pennsylvania
Smithville
New York March 31 Bradstreet reports mixed business
Bradstreet notes visible cross currents in the business situation with unsettled weather and bad roads hindering spring demands. The impending coal strike weighs on activity, but improving springlike weather offers hope for later improvement. Some reports say planting is delayed in parts but advancing in the southwest and winter wheat belt with favorable dispatches overall.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Mrs Storer Denies Use Of Roosevelt Letter
Vienna March 31 The Storer scandal widens as intimate sources say Mrs Storer plans to back her husband in his defense. She emphatically denies using a private Roosevelt letter to aid Archbishop Ireland and will not discuss the matter.
Secretary Root seeks fund for peace conference plan
Washington March 31 Secretary Root asks Congress for 50000 dollars to enable U S participation in the second international peace conference to be held at The Hague. The draft section appropriates the money for the trip and notes The Hague as the conference site. In Ohio Evansville April 2 the Ohio River and tributaries rise rapidly with local landings submerged and farmers moving to the hills. Hazleton Indiana reports White River rising over two feet amid continued rapid increase.
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Washington
House
Root
The
Hague
Ohio
Evansville
Tnd
Here
Cairo
Ill
Hazleton
Ind
Mexican National Railway to buy Hidalgo & Northwestern
Mexico City March 29 Arrangements near complete for the Mexican National Railway to purchase the Hidalgo and Northwestern railroad from Gabriel Mancera and others for 6,200,000 dollars. Ratification will come at the annual shareholders meeting in Salt Lake City next Monday. Rumors say the line may extend south to Vera Cruz and north to Tampico and Brownsville.
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Mexico City
Mexican National Railroad Company
Hydalgo & Northwestern Railroad
Gabriel Mancera
Mexican National Railway
Salt Lake City
Vera Craz
Fampico
Brownsville
Breakin Reservoir Crisis at Lake View Embankment
Northern gale drives high Lewistown reservoir waters against the embankment just north of Lake View. Women and children flee with sacks of dirt as Lake View faces inundation. Water spills over the embankment. families relocate. Watchmen line the banks. worst flood in 30 years.
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Breakin Reservoir
Bellefontaine
Lewistown
Lake View
Public warning on Foley's Honey mislabeling
Notice warns owners against fake Foley's Honey products and imitators. Names Foley brands and warning about counterfeit honey in yellow packages. Mentions Chas Ey Bixler and Laubac ugha as associated entities in the warning. Includes caution about genuine Foley's Honey and Tar content.
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Hs and Olds
Fay
Bislen Et Lasie
Chas
Ey Bixler
Laubac Ugha Ee Atbach & Tein
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills End Headache Plague
An ad explains headache pain as a storm in the nervous system centered in the brain. It claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills soothe nerves, ease tension, and stop pain without opium or similar drugs. Testimonial from J McBriaAin praising rapid relief and druggist guarantees. Sold by druggists. 25 doses for 25 cents. not sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.
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Miles
Arias
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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