Blazing Red Ball Terrorizes Norton Township Homes
A ghostly fireball haunts Norton township one mile south of Tomson's Corners. Residents like John Breitenstein and Peter Shaffer report a floating red light recurring nightly after the death of Min Shaneman, with no natural explanation. The tale ties to Shaneman's missing fortune of 150 dollars and a farmer's mysterious death amid a quiet, prosperous community.
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Norton Township
Tomson's Corners
John Breitenstein
Peter Shaffer
Adam Kiehl
Min Hamed Shaneman
Mr. Breitenstein
Mr. Shaneman
Calm London preps as coronation nears
Londoners show little bustle as decorations go up along the coronation route from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey and back. Crowds gather modestly at the palace though public activity is subdued with many houses closed and others traveling out of the city.
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London
Lonnon
Buckingham Palace
Abbey
Lu Stelling
Buch Yishort
Hyde Park
Janes St
St James St. Pall Mall
Tower
England
Towaed
Henry
Prins Hla
Princesse
Lone
Battanburg
Sin's Wages: Louie A Thoms Hanged for Murder on Steamship
Chicago report states Louie A Thoms was executed at 11:29 am after two trials. He allegedly killed Carrie Larson, a cook aboard the Peerless, by choking her and weighting her body to sink in a river. A cabin boy named Robert Keeling testified, confirming a prior murder claim.
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Chicago
Louie
Thoms
Ateamer Peerless
Carrie Larson
Reelengo
Larson
Akron heirs feud over Wright estate bequests
Seattle reports tracing the will of Helen Wright of Chicago probated in Summit County. The $105,000 estate provisions include $10,000 to Akron and Summit County residents, $6,000 to Miss Hemily Hale, $5,000 to heirs of Victor J. AL, and $1,000 bequests to a coded donor termed Thomas Datcher among twenty eight other gifts including real estate and jewelry.
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Helen Wright
Chicago
Summit County
Cook County
Wright
Rufus M. Wright
Akron
Testatrix
Hemily Hale
Victor J. AL
Ella Grant
Lucy Wright
Talmadge
Booths Howard
J.C. Brascomb
George F. Kratz
D. ®. Broh
Lizzie A. Kellogg
South Broadway
Thomas Datcher
Supreme Court Divided Over Municipal Code Question
Report indicates a split decision on adopting a new municipal code. Justice Shauek argues only constitutional provisions will guide the code, basing on Gov Nash. Other justices seek an elastic code to enable home rule.
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Columbus, Ang
Supreme Court
Shauek
Gov. Nash
Eliiew
Attorney breaks with Dowie group leaving Zion work
Chicago Aug Samuel Ware Packard once tied to Zion law affairs with Alex Dowie left the organization after a contract ended by mutual agreement. Packard says he remains confident in Dowie Institutions though severing all connections.
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Chicago
Samuel Ware Packard
Lord Raiedd
Atti
Alex Dowie
Dowie
Packard
Zion Law
Qtr
Pack
Poe
Special Meeting On Police Staffing Tonight
Barberion council to decide city police force size as mayor plans two week absence. Meeting set for tonight to settle the district’s police staffing.
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Barberion
Aug
BM. Bool
Downing Divorced In San Francisco Divorce Granted
Actor Robert Downing received a divorce from Eugenia Blair after alleging desertion in November 1898. The decree cited testimony from Downing and his daughter.
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Francisco
Robert Downing
Eugenio Blair
Peculiar Death of Milton Manchester in Barberton Sewer Yards
Milton M Manchester aged 60 an umbrella mender was found seriously ill in Barberton sewer yard Thursday morning. He was taken to the City hospital by Dr H L Davidson and later died at midnight from pneumonia. The body was moved to Akron to his son Harry Manchester's home 600 South High St for funeral Saturday at 3 24 p m with interment in Glendale cemetery.
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Milton M. Manchester
Barberton
Marshal Ferguson
Manchester
Davidson
Dr. Davidson
Akron
Harry Manchster
South High St
Glendale Cemetery
Rubber Workers Picnic at Silverlake Tomorrow
The Alden Rubber Co employes plan their annual picnic at Silverlake with a sports program offering cash prizes. The public is invited to attend.
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Alden Rubber Co
Silverlake
Attorney General Knox recounts hotel assault in Atlantic City
P. C. Knox, New York Attorney General, says three wealthy Pennsylvanians attacked him at a Garden hotel dining room in Atlantic City. He identifies one assailant as Charles T. Schoen of Pittsburgh, describes rough language and a near-fist fight before hotel staff separated them. He denies any trust-related motives and calls the episode a common mishap in public venues.
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New York
P. C. Knox
Pennaylveniags
Atlantic City
Waldorf Astoria
Garden Hotel
Mable
Chas. T. Schoen
Pitteburg
Omman
Arewn
Era
Hotel
Splee
Atlantic City Assault on Attorney General Knox Stuns City
An Atlantic City dispatch describes a nighttime assault on Attorney General Knox in a hotel cafe. Three men Charles Schoen Theodore Cramp and Stevenson joined by others reportedly attacked Knox after a political clash with the trusts. Cramp is named as delivering the blow that felled the cabinet member.
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Atlantic City
P.O. Knox
Knox
Mr. Knox
Charles T. Schoen
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Theodore Cramp
Mr. Stevenson
Khrox
Akron Wins District Position in Federal Revenue Plan
The new federal revenue district realigns Summit County with Medina Wayne and Holmes counties, moving main offices away from Canton to Akron. A deputy collector for this district is expected to be appointed by Internal Revenue Collector McGord of Cleveland, though not yet announced.
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Summit County
Akron
Canto
Summit
Stark
Medina
Wayne
Holmes
Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Internal Revenue
McGord
Holloway and Friend’s Chilly Road to Marriage
Holloway a Niles man and a local friend from the same town appeared on the board register Thursday planning to marry in Akron. Legal papers failed in Summit County probate, preventing the ceremony. The couple left for Ravenna to seek a license and did not return that night, with the groom still not married. Weather noted as fair tonight.
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Holloway
Niles
Akron
Tennibull County
Summit County
Ravenna
Benedict
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Mino
Carrara Paint Company
Shaneman
Itte
John
Mong
Shaffer
Fortier
Tracy
Seattle
Wash
Staub
Wilbur
Salem
Ore
Creston
Tay
Zion’ and Dowie
OF Council
Downing
Milton Manchester
Youngstown
Canton
Enue
B. Holloway
Egnnad
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