Earthquake Tragedy in Trans-Caucasia With Volcano Eruption
Reports from Baku detail 2000 deaths, mostly women and children, and 4000 houses destroyed after the Shamaka earthquake. Surrounding villages suffered, a nearby volcano erupted, a crevasse formed, and the river Geonebatka altered course. Guards and sappers with tents were sent to Shamaka to aid relief along with Red Cross efforts.
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Baku
Trans-Caucasia
Shamika
Shatmaka
Marasy
Shamaka
Funes
Liva
Geonebatka
Regone
Red Cross Society
Rebuilding Airship Plans After Mediterranean Crash
New York reports M Santos Dumont begins work on a renewed airship after a failed Mediterranean crossing. He orders a more powerful motor following the wreck which nearly killed him, surviving dangers from drowning and fire with an unwavering will to try again.
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Mediterranean Sea
Sis A
Monaco
Italians on Trial in Common Pleas Court
Incidents mark the trial of Italians accused of burgling a T and V car last fall in the Court of Common Pleas. Pasquile Carano and Ralph Brea, the bootblack, act as interpreter. Witnesses scattered through the courtroom, then were marshaled to the lawyers’ room. some answered in English to questions asked in Italian.
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Court of Common Pleas
Lariaing A
Common Pleas Court
Pasquile Carano
Ralph Brea
Bootblack
Hershey
Mito
Pasquale Car‘no
Mrs Purdy Returns From Klondike With Fortune In Tow
Toledo she writes home after four years in the Klondike where she ran a camp hotel and hospital for miners. Mrs Purdy earned rapidly through claims and investments, later selling a third interest for about 200000 dollars. She left Vancouver Island with husband Charles Purdy years ago and now plans travel to Europe.
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Toledo
Charles | Purdy
Klondike
Purdy i
Charles Purdy
White Pass
Yukon
Purdy
Pardy
West
Vancouver
Islind
Tacoma
Civil War Veterans Gather for Buckeye Camp Fire Event
Fifty members of Buckley Post G A R and the Woman's Belief Corps attended a Sher man Post camp fire at Hudson Saturday afternoon. A banquet followed by a program at Maccabee hall featured remarks by Department Commander B F Taggart and Akron dignitaries. Mrs Butters presented G S Blackburn with a testimonial honoring four years in the Civil War era Ohio Light Infantry.
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Buckley Post
Woman's Belief Corps
Sherman Post
Hudson
Maccabee Hall
B. F. Taggart
M. EH. Battels
Post Department
W. KR
WH. A. Griffin
W. D. Chapman
Anna Danforth
Akron
Rogers
Myers
Sherman Corpe
Sherman
Blackburn
Butters
Daniel Stair
G. 8
Ohio Light Infantry
No Action Taken on Prisoner Washer Bill
County commissioners took no action on a bill related to the operation of a prison facility. The legislative move aimed at adjustments to duties and oversight remains pending, with no final decision reported.
C C Warner Emerges as City Politics Contender
Interest in city politics grows as both parties seek Counelimante candidate. In the Sixth ward Democratic supporters urge C C Warner of 107 Warner er to run against Republican Cornelius Linehan whose term ends this spring. Warner is widely known citywide and in his ward as a lifelong Democrat who would be a strong candidate.
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Counelimante
Cit
Warner
Warner Er
Corneilman, Linehan
Severe nor'easter sweeps coast with heavy snow
A powerful storm moves from Florida along the coast to New York and New England, forecast to bring heavy snow in 24 to 36 hours. New York reports the worst storm in three years with six and a half inches fallen by 8, amid gale and transport delays. Philadelphia notes the heaviest snowstorm of the season with drifting snow blocking trolley and rail traffic.
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Washington
Florida
New Jersey
New York
New England
Weather Department
Hanal Tine
New Engand
New York State
Philadelphia
Keb
Five Thieves Loot Northampton Street Railway Office
Five men blew open five safes in the Northampton street railway office on February 17, overpowering the watchman. They secured about $000 in cash but missed one safe. The gang fled with a team as the watchman recovered gag restraints, and authorities began tracing the escape.
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Northampton
Maia
Street Railway Company
Midnight to Chinatown 9 Play at the Grand Tonight
Great Effects presents a startling late show at the Grand tonight with a big scenic display. Tr Iq notes the production will feature an excellent company taking on various parts in a full evening of dramatic intrigue.
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Chinatown
the Grand
Tr Iq
Reconciled, Court Appearance After Attack on Wife
In police court on Monday Jus. Dovevan faced charges of assault on his wife. The case was dismissed after a reconciliation mediated by Pelion keeper Washer. Donovan and his wife reportedly agreed to return home to the South Bud area.
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Jus
Dovevan
Mons
Annault
Pelion
Keeper Washer
Donovan
Baturdiy
Willing To Pay Penalty In Murder Trial
Cleveland Feb 17 In probable verdict Rogers the accused murderer of Margaret Hallen Oct 19 will not take the stand in his own defense His attorney says Rogers is willing to plead guilty to any degree yet the jury may decide He faces cross examination by the state and the trial is nearing its end Several defense witnesses testified today as lawyers argued over admitting a package of letters from Hallen to Rogers dating from 1900 to weeks before the tragedy The court will privately decide if the letters go to the jury
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Cleveland, C
Rogers
Margaret Hallen
W. Heid
Blackme
Tinwéatiay
Hearing resumes in probate court divorce suit and insolvent estate
Hearing resumed Monday in probate court for S Z Rich lo vs executors of T W Cornell estate. Maggie Petty of Akron sues Jimier Petty for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness. Baysinger has filed a statement on Hila B Hawn estate showing insolvency with claims around 2000 and assets about 1000.
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S. Z. Rich~lo
T. W. Cornell
Maggie Petty
Akron, Las
Jimier Petty
Frank W. Baysinger
Hila B. Hawn
Cuyahoga Falls
Clolms
Sid Morey to Furnish Music for Colonial Opera House
Sid Morey has secured the contract to finish the orchestra music for the Colonial Opera. Arrangements have been made for nearly a week. Morey is a popular Akron musician and his securing the work will be welcomed by many friends. His orchestra’s work is well known to Akron residents.
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Sid Morey
Colonial Opera
Morey
Atone
Akron
le Haw
Hin Orchestra
Motion To Dismiss Russell Case Before City Commissioners
The Russell case resumed before the City Commissioners on Monday, with defense questions signaling an attempt to prove tampering with Russell records. Chief Durkin and Capt. Guillet testified to support charges, while officers Goodenberger and Heber could not confirm whether Russell ordered Joe Henry’s arrest. Lieutenant Grecilese cited an unreturned report about stolen horse and bogey from January.
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Ed. J. Russell
Witessex
Tussell
Chief Durkin
Capt. Guillet
Durkin
Goodenberger
Heber
Russell
Joe Henry
Lieut
Grecilese
Second National Bank
Datter
Thussett
Miss Emma M Stone’s Companion In Captivity
Dion M Stone, the missionary, is not yet relearned by the Wandite captor. He and Mink Stone are expected to gain liberty soon, with ransom demanded for the release of Mino, Talla, and Mag Tsilka, a Bulgarian teacher engaged in widow work with Miss Stone.
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Emma M. Stone
Dion M. Stone
Ion
Mnio
Talla
Mink
Mag
Tsilka
Songs For His Home In Akron Varnish Co. Debtor
J H McCram, a former Akron Varnish Co. debtor, writes from South America of hardship, homesickness, and language study. Akron friends and the company discuss aiding his return, hoping to settle debts and enable him to work again, with expectations he will command higher pay once back in Akron.
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J. WH. McCram
Trens
Akron Varnish Co
Aktron
South Americs
Filselty
Akron Varnin Co
Brodie
Religiously Tempered Marriage Ends In Divorce Battle
Fisher B. Ames and Abbie M. Rose of Akron aligned finances after a March 14 marriage. He, 72, and she, 66, planned joint earnings with each keeping work. He accuses her of infidelity, interfering with worship, concealment of prior marriages, and misrepresenting widowhood. He calls her a revolu… (text cut)
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Fisher B. Ames
Abbie M. Rose
Akron
Elther
Cupid
Husbant Claruys
Akron Egg Prices Hold Steady Amid Lent Demand
Akron shoppers face eggs priced at 80 to 32 cents a dozen with no clear weekly sales rise. Fresh country eggs remain common while colder storage goods vanish from larger markets. A price drop is expected soon tied to weather trends, yet retailers report strong weekly sales at about 400 dozen.
Health Board Receives Update from Algon Water Works Co
At the last Board of Health meeting clerk Geo B Conrson reported seeking details on water improvements. The company replied it is connecting wells and will operate by the modified process to secure a full water supply, with plans to start wells soon and improve Summit water quality. The letter was signed by Hon Geo W Crouse as company president. A special Health Board meeting will be convened to discuss the matter.
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Board of Health
Geo. B. Conrson
Algon Water Works Co
Thomayx Philips Co
Diamond Trubber Co
Geo. W. Crouse
Health Board
Dr Findley to Speak at Northeastern Ohio Teachers Meet
Dr Findley will address the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Cleveland on Saturday. He plans to discuss his longtime association with Henry James as a teacher.
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Dr. Findley
Prince Henry Schedule Details From Ohio Visit
Washington reports outline public program for Prince Henry of Prussia from February 22 to March 11. Delegates say itinerary now final, with stops in Pittsburgh Columbus Cincinnati and travel times listed, including a 20 minute stop in Cincinnati and varied railroad routes through Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Washington
de. Hill
Prince Henry of
Vrussa
Ohio
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Pittaburg
Columbus
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent
Cincinnari
New Man Enters Race in Akrom Primaries
Edward W. Caswall of Akrom announces candidacy for Republican intr mary director nomination in the April 7 primary amid a county committee push to organize prison officials. Judge B. W. Stuart N. O. Mather and J. Davie with Hank Ab Groep are listed as the organizing group.
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Edward W. Caswall
Akrom
Republian
Republican County Anc
B. W. Stuart
N. O. Mather
Davie
Hank Ab Groep
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M. Santos Due
Miotor
C. C. Warner
Yee
Ritchie
Opera House
Board
J.H. McCram
South America
Ames
Bealdee
Anc
Mr. Ames
Mr. Rose
Peters
Burns
Prince Henry
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