JOHINSON'S RE-ELECHON A Cleveland politics sketch
Special correspondent analyzes Mayor Johnson's re election in Cleveland and its effect on state legislation. It argues his strength is local machine power and liquor support, not broad popular mandate, and outlines anticipated tax reform and public utility bills. It notes Wisconsin style regulation as a model and critiques the notion of Johnson gaining power over streetcar routes.
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Johnson
Lim
Cleveland
The
Tax Commission of
Ohio
Harris
Harria
Wade H. Elia
Attee Fpomerene
Canton
George H Martin
Lancaster
Thomas H Hogsett
Alfred ©. Cassatt
Cincinnati
O. K. Shi- Mansky
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Columbus
Roosevelt
Hatnér
Lerach
Hlyria
Hafner
Carl Schuler
Dayton
Glumbus
Wisconsin
New York
Tom L. Johnson
Shuler
Ini
Bolsie
Wiscon
General Assembly
State
Httle Banfiwick
Tom
Shost
Burton
Indian Chief Carved In Kentucky Rock Landmark
James Andrew Scott plans a colossal statue carved from a rock pinnacle near Frankfort Kentucky. The Shawnee chief Pola Rossak is to be depicted in full battle array as a landmark linked to early Kentucky history and the Cook massacre site at Scott’s camp on Flkhorn Creek. Sculptor Pola Rossak has begun work with Colonel Scott directing carving on the eastern pinnacle. Plans include additional Indian figures in a western niche to enhance the scene.
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Kentucky
James Andrew Scott
Flkhorn Creek
Frankfort
Louisville Courier Journal
Mr B Scott
Cook
Pola Rossak
Colonel Scott
Floating Repair Shop to Aid Pacific Fleet
The Panther at New York navy yard will be rapidly equipped as a repair ship for Uncle Sam’s sixteen battleships bound for the Pacific. About 100 machinists will staff a fully equipped shop and foundry with lathes, casting plant, pipe bending, coal forges, and a wireless telegraph, plus compressed air and fuel oil systems for on ship repairs.
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Panther
Uncle Sam
Pacific
New York Navy Yard
Washington Star
Hampton Rounds
Pettibone Trial Proceedings Move Amid Illness and Motions
In Boise on December 17 Clarence Darrow was ill and unable to attend the Pettibone trial. Orchard testified, defense counsel Wilson moved to strike prior Colorado crimes and Coeur d Alene 1899 references, both denied. Judge Goddard recounted finding a bomb near his residence while former Sheriff Nichols testified about a letter to Thomas Hogan, challenging Pettibone handwriting claims.
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Boise
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
Pettibone
Orchard
Edgar Wilson
Pattibohe
Steunenberg
Wilson
Colorado
Coeur d'Alene
Luther M. Goddart
Nichols
Caldwell
Thomas Hogan
George A. Pettibone
Eccentric Millionaire Padley Dies in Somerville Mass
Benjamin Padley, a 90 year old eccentric millionaire from East Somerville, died of old age at his home. Born in Somerville, he never married or traveled beyond the Boston area, avoided hotels, and spent little money. He owned real estate valued at about 1.5 million dollars and led a solitary life with strict habits and rare social ties.
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Somerville
Mass
Benjamin Padley
East Somerville
Greater
Boston
Tti
May Tie Up Funerals Strike Ties Up City Services
New York cab drivers strike halts funerals and disrupts hotels, restaurants, and trains. About 8,600 drivers participate with faltering payment and fear of broader industry action. Funeral homes face delays while city services reel from transport gridlock.
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New York
N.Y
Dnc
Movemart
Tragic Accident Kills Father By Son With Gun
In Columbus on December 17 John Vao Gandy aged 20 accidentally shot and killed his father Samuel Van Gandy while holding a gun preparing to harm a boy this morning.
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Columbus
John Vao Gandy
Samuel van Gandy
Notable Names in Wovett and Sterling Records
John Ciconnetto and Auriacotina Tomagetto of Wovett, Med H. Reynolds and Fern E. Sample of Sterling referenced in the public notice listing.
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John Ciconnetto
Auriacotina Tomagetto
Wovett
Med H. Reynolds
Fern E. Sample
Sterling
Freak explosion peels woman’s arm in accident
Mrs Jobo Lis of Washington County Pennsylvania poured kerosene into a stove mistaken for oil and powder exploded burning off the skin from her left arm and side. Surgeons report the unusual injury lacks abrasions while nails remain attached and predict a full recovery is possible.
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Jobo Lis
Washington County
Bucked by a Buck Rides Off After Assault on Bicycle
Winfield B. Gorton of Sayville New York rode home after a buck charged him on a highway near the Cutting estate. The deer knocked him down twice, then rammed a fence and finally fled along the road leaving the rider unharmed and continuing to Sayville.
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Winfield B. Gorton
Sayville
N. Y
Young Gorton
Smithville Notes On Meetings and Local Happenings
Smithville reports growing Bethel meeting with prayers and earnest sermons by Rev. Harlan of Roosier. Electric line road work paused, timber and right of way prep continue. Methodist cantata A Chime of Silver Bells set for Sunday. Alpha Pi honorary membership awarded to Dr J A Blattenberg of Lima for veterinary excellence. Other local notices cover funerals, improvements, school events, and telegraph operator changes.
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Smithville Dc
Bethel
AD Harlan
Rooser
Thia
Smithville
Cazette
Ohio
Cincinnati
Toledo
Ats
Lr Blattenberg
Bia
S. P Kiefer
Plat
Reevaburg
Wil
Swan
Stove Church
Ashland
Bonor
Mary Drabenstut
Orrville
Fisher
Shantz
Iday
Hoff
Seille
Sterling
Hbesith C.D. McKee
Akron
Darberton Hlatrate
Carl Swenger
Pit'sburg
Pao
Hoapitel
Pus
Maggie Mistler
Minnie Barkholder
Community Notices From Burbank Christmas Events
Mise Valyon Gnat spent Sunday at home from Polk as cousin Mrs Roth Bryan visited. Maggie McMiller and son Clydy from West Salem joined elder Mrs Gou Miler. Rev M J Keyee preached weekend services. Methodist church tree planned for Christmas Eve. Sunday school to hold exercises Monday Dec 28. F Keser, aged resident, died Dec 12. funeral at Methodist church, interment Green Mound. Bam Scott returned from Akron trip.
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Mise Valyon Gnat
Polk
Roth Bryan
Maggie McMiller
Clydy
West Salem
Gou Mler
Ww. Collars
Lodi
Weath
M. J. Keyee
Methodist Church
Tos O B
F. Keser
Thuareday
B. Mead
Methodist
G. A R
Green Mound Cemetery
Bam Scott
Akron
Reedsburg Notes on Visitors and Local Incidents
In Reedsburg on December 18 Laura Kreider of Seville visits Jobo J Spotts and family before extended Western trip. A runaway team owned by Abraham Isaac and Jacob caused village excitement but caused no damage as halted near Wooster. Local residents attend Christmas entertainments at Reformed and Lutheran churches. Frank Ensinusinger repairs his house for a future move. butcher Frank Oberholtzer ill with a serious ankle injury but improving.
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Laura Kreider
Seville
Jobo J Spotts
A. Rvland
Sac Francheen
Hane
Thur City
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Wooster
Harl Asie
J. A. Statirs
Maris
Mia
Edward Alleman
Jeromevi
W. ™. Kaufman
San- Javed Wits Notom
Premeria New Pitteburg
Reformed Church
Frank En
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Eich
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PPA
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Reedsburg
Republican
Ruber
Ste
Aizes
China
Stationery
Craig’s Cash Store
Everett
Ivers and Pond
van Dyke
Harvard
Janssen
Kellar Bros
Estey and Farrand Organs
R. S. Appleman
Wooster and Fredericksburg
Kid Lady
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