Ohio adopts constitutional amendments to tax bonds and term shifts
Ohio General Assembly adopts Joint Resolution proposing Article XVII and Article XII amendments. The first sets election timing and term lengths for state and county officers and judges, with vacancies filled by governor and then by election. The second exempts state and municipal bonds from taxation, outlines tax rules for other properties, and specifies ballot wording and adoption timeline.
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Supreme Court
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Geo. H Chamberlain
Printwood driver injured in race track accident
A serious accident at the 2118 pace event left Printwood driver John we aacke of Bryan Ohio with a broken left leg and dislocated knee cap after a mixup at the races. Dr Geo Wyall treated him as spectators watched and he was taken to Stoll Ryall Stoll hospital by ambulance.
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Printwood
John “We Aacke
Bryan
Ohio
Geo. Wyall
Christine & Danford
Stoll, Ryall & Stoll Hospital
Theg Tirat
Ed O’brien
Conrad Long
O'Brien
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Liebler
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Van
Dudy Po
Tisbel
Folis
Fthroa
George Bitte
Bobby Barns
Atta
Minnie T
Jamison
Tasso
Shelton
Doctor S. K
Smith
Little Frank
iWalter
Applecreek in Race for Tuberculosis Hospital Site
Applecreek residents say the contest for the tuberculosis hospital has been narrowed to four communities. Options have been secured on several farms and a decision will be reached in September.
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Applecreek
School staff changes at Wooster and Orrville High
Miss Ella J. Shields declined a renewed teaching post in Wooster with a handsome raise to return to Duluth Mina schools. Miss Jennie Adair of Wooster is hired as assistant principal of Orrville High School at 50 dollars per month, bringing years of high school teaching experience and strong recommendations.
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Ella J. Shields
Wooster
Shields
Duluth
Mina
Jennie Adair
Orrville
Mises Adair
Local Notes From Burbank And Nearby Areas
J C Young and wife from Rittman visit his injured father after a runaway. Cyrus Young’s daughter Mrs Hall of Barberton visits. Hallie and Carrie Smith enjoy Cleveland visit. Solomon Baker weak after paralysis. brother’s wife aids care. A newborn son brings joy to W W Watson and wife. Pocketbook found by Clarence White. owner to describe contents. Fred Kline from Gales to Booher. Armstron g children return home after mother’s burial last Sunday. Harvest near complete. oats and thresher active.
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J. C. Young
Rittman
Cyrus Young
Mrs. Hall
Barberton
Hallie
Carrie Smith
Cleveland
Forest City
Solomon Baker
W. W. Watson
Clarence White
Mother Kline
Fred Kline
Galen
Armstrong
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
A testimonial from Mrs. David Stevens of Wooster Ohio endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. She recounts relief from loins pain and low mood since December 1898 and states the pills have never failed to prevent recurrence. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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David Stevens
South Columbus Ave
Wooster
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Buckeye Brevities and Local Incidents Stir Ohio
East Liverpool reports a proposed $40.8 million tableware trust backed by Philadelphia banks, with Ho mer Laughlin China Company and Sebrings excluded. Nelsonville sees Green Wormley jailed for counterfeit scrip. Newport reports a fatal shooting over road access. Akron records stockholder dues after a bank failure, Bucyrus notes a major fire at the county infirmary, Cleveland covers insanity cases, Toledo cites mayoral hesitation over chief Knapp resignation amid safety board demands.
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Inviile City
Ate Accott Prsuce
Philadelphia
Homer Laughlin China Company
Compination
Sebrings
New Combination
Mueller's Plea Epileptic Somnambulism In Killing Case
Chicago notes John Mueller pleads he killed his wife and child during sleep due to epileptic somnambulism. He claims there was no motive and a head blow years earlier sparked the act. The story also covers a Liberty NY shooting case, a Japanese peace delegation visit to Roosevelt, and the Knights of Columbus Cedar Point outing with 2000 attendees.
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Chicago
John Mueller
Mueller
Dangerous Germs in Summer In New York
Anomalous ad prose touts a digestive tonic Mi-o-na claiming to improve stomach health and digestion. It asserts germs thrive in summer yet the product strengthens the digestive system and provides complete health, promising cures for indigestion and stomach troubles.
Wooster Driving Park races split heats at second annual meet
The Wooster Driving Park association held a three day meet with split heats and several mishaps. RG Wilson started the races cleanly while delays and mixups occurred in heat starts and a bike collision disrupted the program. Winners included Charles Marion, Ethel L, Rocket, and Simonds in pacing and trotting events with times around 2:12 to 2:16.
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Cone
Wilson
Springfield
W. P Snyder
Newt
Bear
J W
Second Divorce Requested by William Byera of Loci
William Byera seeks a second divorce from his wife citing a stormy 1806 marriage and a 1908 divorce followed by a remarriage. He states the second trial failed to improve their marital situation and asks the court to dissolve the bond again.
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William Byera
Loci
Byerses
Mayor appoints two to Secure Buildings Board
Mayor Van Neat announced Saturday that Albert Lucas of North Grant Street and John McAnaney of South Market Street were named as members of the Board of Inspectors of Insecure and Unsafe Buildings. The board, with Fire Chief Kingsley, will organize Monday and begin duties at once. Both appointees are practical men and will work with Chief Kingsley on the new board.
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Worning
Albert Lucas
North Grant Street
John McAnaney
South Market
Kingsley
Messrs. Lucas
McAnaney
Robbed Hen House on East South Street
A hen house at George Speck on East South Street was robbed Wednesday night. Ten fat hens were stolen. Police suspect outsiders who did not know the area, noting Officer Boyles lives nearby and a local thief would risk meeting him.
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George Aperk
East Bouth Street
Npeck
Policeman Boyles
Speck
Officer Boyles
Mrs Notestein Improving After Illness
Latest Chicago bulletin reports Mrs Frank Notestein improving and near recovery barring unforeseen complications. Her husband remains seriously ill in Alma but showing slight improvement.
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Chicago
Frank Notestein
Alma
Phi Gamma Delta elects officers at 27th annual convention
Delta Officials in Niagara Falls announce the Phi Gamma Delta twenty seventh annual convention results with ND Baker of Cleveland as president succeeding Charles W Fairbanks. Officers include treasurer Dr T Christian of Indianapolis and secretary Thomas L Poore of Cincinnati Cardones W F Chamberlain of Dayton and B A Stillman of New York. Next convention site to be Pass Philadelphia. July 29 George Thomas and William E Maher resign after failing civil service exams amid city property and highway bureau shakeup. A separate report notes a shooting on Fourth Avenue with a fleeing assailant.
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Niagara Falls
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
ND. Baker
Cleveland
Charles W Fairbanks
United States
Dr . T. Christian
Indianapolis
Thomas L. Poore
Cincinnati
Cardones
W. F Chamberlain
Dayton
B A. Stillman
New York
Philadelphia
George Thomas
Bureau of City Property
William E. Maher
Bureau of Highways
Weaver
Baseball Gossip: Giants Beat Orrville in Rumored Tilt
A chaotic account from Sirvilts reports the Wooster Giants defeating Orrville with 21 hits, 80 bases, six steals, and 26 runs amid humorous musings on local pride and imagined civic glory. The odd tale ends with Wooster remaining county seat and other fanciful consequences. Loudonville and Wooster then beat Mt Vernon 5 to 4 on Thursday.
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All Conquering Wooster’ Giants
Orrville
Secrer
Robison
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Clasa
St John
Orrville Boys
Wife Shoots Self After Note To Husband In Raleigh Apartment
In New York on July 26, Mrs Grace Starr Marshall, wife of Charles Marshall, shot herself at the Raleigh fashion- move apartment near Central Park after writing a note blaming her husband for the tragedy. She died shortly after in hospital.
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Watt
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Ccing Noentan
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Attorneys Charged With Conspiracy Against Bankers in Kentucky
In Loulaville Kentucky on July 4, Jacot Solinger and J oR Duffin, local attorneys, face charges of conspiring to compel P J Potter's Sons, bankers of Bowling Green, into a suit for United States court. The defendants claim the bankruptcy action is at the expense of other creditors and part of a larger scheme. Erasmus II Mottley, tied to the firm since April 1900, is named as a participant.
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Loulaville
Under the Circus Tent A Wooster Man’s Circus Career
James Caskey of Wooster born July 20 1868 on the Cudkey farm Wayne township grew with John Robinson shows. He became canvass supervisor and is now among the four boat men praised by the Robinsons for his vigor and brains. Additional Wooster figures and family ties recur as the piece sketches Caskey’s kin and circus connections including Jim Fisher and others in the troupe.
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Cudkey
Wayne Township
John Robinson Circus
Triachrena Atyle
Caskey
Alex
Orother
Aistern
Martha Swalton
Jay Walton
Elizabeth Whitworth
Mart
California
George Camtey
Thia County
Cininnati
Freddie Dice
Fredrick
Mir Caskey
Ina Caskey
Wooster
Chas. Bolus
Sel's Bros
Bods
New Deputy Supervisor Appointment at Wayne County Elections
The Republican County Executive Committee recommended JW Ketter of Maraballville to succeed Walter Hochstetters of Doylestown on the Wayne County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections after an expired term.
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JW Ketter
Maraballville
Waiter
Hochstetties
Doylestown
Wayne County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Buchstettler
Teria
A Touching Story Of Saving a Child From Death
The Geo A Eyler family of Cumberland Md recalls their daughter’s near fatal throat illness at eight months old. Two doctors gave up hope until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds provided relief after four bottles, curing her and restoring perfect health. Sold at Laubach Boyds drug store with free trial bottles.
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Geo
A. Eyler
Cumberland Md
Laubach & Boyds Drug
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