Negro Hanged by Mob in Springfield Ky
A Black man named L Tim Mays, accused of assaulting a white girl in Springfield Kentucky, was seized by a mob from the jail and hanged from a tree in the high school yard. The crowd, after forcing entry, dragged him outside as the coroner ordered an inquest while no witnesses could be identified.
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Springfield
Dan. L
Tim Mays
Cartlett
Mays
Chixeng
Muga’ Hody
Sais
Atubobrnty
Their Living Expenses More Than Their Wages
A State Labor Commission report on women workers in shops shows shop girls earning wages that barely cover living costs. In Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus investigations reveal living expenses exceed wages by about 28 cents weekly on average, with most workers supporting themselves minimally or not at all.
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Columbus
O. Jan
State Labor Commission
Ratchford
State Labor Department
Cleveland
Cincinnai
Toledo
Lifting Uniontown Houses From the Valley
Report from Uniontown on a large public works project lifting houses from the valley hillside. Some homes along Canton Akron streets are raised inches to feet above foundations as work on the hill progresses. Officials say the plan will improve safety and property value despite disruption to residents.
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Uniontown Hill
Calontowy
Inquest Opened After Death of Mrs Trommer
Coroner Lebermain continues the investigation into the death of Mrs Alwytia Trommer. He cites uncertainty on whether to hold an inquest and says he will thoroughly examine all aspects of the case despite finding it deplorable and helpless at present.
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Lebermaiin Tk
Alwytia ‘Trommer
Opera house concert plan discussed by city band leaders
Manager T. and Albaugh of the Grand Opera house will host a Sunday conference with band leaders to arrange Sunday evening concerts at the Opera house. Albaugh will donate the house, the bands their services, and a small admission will be charged, proceeds going to the Poor Director Kendall.
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T. &, Albaugh
Grand Opera
Opera House
Albaugh
Kendall
Coal Fund Aimed By Weekly Copper Collections
The excerpt notes plans to raise funds by selling a weekly copper collection to buy coal. It states the first copper would be given a week from Sunday evening and that about 50 or 475 may be raised each week.
Manbound campaign clash at county office arresting scene
A deputy sheriff confronted a civic candidate and a woman clinging to the candidate in a street confrontation near the prose office. The exchange included a vow to obtain papers believed essential to the campaign.
Robbery Attempt At Henry Berrodin Clothing Store
A clothing store owned by Henry Berrodin on North Malo Street was entered Friday night via a rear window but was abandoned before any theft occurred. An officer spotted the open window at about 2 a.m. Saturday.
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Henry Berrodin
Routh Malo At
Ong
Ofivers
New York Clearing House Reports Mixed Metrics
New York Clearing House on June 11 notes rising deposits and circulation while reserves and loans show increases and declines in several lines. The report cites increases of 4 287 in some categories and 779 000 in deposits with broader growth in circulation and bank activity despite some reductions in other items.
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New York
Ts To. Siy
Increake
Lowny
Wyierke
Iicrene
Legal Teitilen
Imcreani
Offer to Sell Panama Canal For 40 Million Dollars
Edouard Tampre, for the Panama Canal Company, testified before officials about a formal offer to sell the Panama Canal and franchise rights to the United States for 40 million dollars. He cited communications with Isthmian leaders confirming the bid originated in Paris and involved treasury assets of about 18 million francs. The proceedings were held behind closed doors to discuss the proposal and related financial details.
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Washington
Jawa
Edouard Tampre
Panama Canal Company
Bante Comunities
Canary
United States
Mie
Jampre
Mikdon
Hilapolit
Ardminal Walker
Isth
Panama
Painesville Bank Closed After Cleveland Trust Suspension
The People's Bank of Painesville shut its doors as the Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings of Cleveland suspended, with vice president H G Brainard and director H Stewart among local officials. A run was feared. assignment to Harley Haines of Pioneer Trust was arranged. Assets and liabilities not yet estimated. Director G G Virant stated there is no reason the bank cannot pay every dollar. the bank operated independently of Cleveland and its securities are independent.
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Painesville
Dun
Teople
Euclid Avenue Trust and Sayings Company
Cleveland
H. GC
Brainard
H. Stewart
Harley Haines
Pioneer ‘Trust Company
G. G. Virant
Cleve Hand Bank
Impossible to realize quickly on securities with small balance
A fragment notes the difficulty of redeeming securities quickly when funds are under three hundred dollars at the Cleveland bank, reflecting financial constraints and banking practices of the period.
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Cleveland Bank
Everett creditors extend aid and new receivers named
In Cleveland on January 11 bankers' committees guiding the Everett Moore syndicate received a telegram from Henry A. Everett stating eastern creditors will cooperate on extensions. Judge Wing appointed A. F. E. Lang receiver for the Lake Shore Electric Co after funds were sunk in a failed bank. Warren, Ohio dispatch notes leadership changes on the B. and C. Terminal road and the Lake Division supervisor shifts between De Forest and Painesville.
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Cleveland
Bankers
Everett’ Moore
Henry A. Everett
New York
F. H. Goff
Kline, Carr, and Goff
Judge Wing
A. F E. Lang
Lake Shore
Warren
Hernon
Roadminster
Pittsbirg & Wert
Pittsbury
New Castle
Akron
Baker
Herion
James Griffin
Lake
de Forest
Painesville
City to pay damage claim over gas explosion
The City of Akron East Ohio Gas Co and contractor Chas O Neil are asked to pay 550 for damages to Mrs Amanda Ciarretts West Exchange Street property following a November 21 gas explosion. Mrs Garrett executors claim the pipe leak caused by sewer workers worsened the damage and the parties are urged to settle. The city contends contractors must bond to cover damages and that O Neil is liable.
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Akron
East Ohio Gas Co
Chas. O'Neil
Amanda Ciarrett
West Exchange
Garrett
Henry A. Garrett
O'Neil
For Love of a Woman Valet Robbed Employer
New York January news reports Edward Kern stole jewels worth 15000 from the Daniel Thebaat family where he served as valet. Recovered: about 40000 in jewels found with Mrs Pollow and by a broker who identified them from published descriptions. Kern, wounded, is held for court as investigators link the theft to love and motive amid pawn purchases and arraignment.
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New York
Edward Kern
Dan'l G. Thebaat
Korn
Titus
Kern
Pleasant Even If It Disappoints King Dodo Opens House
Audiences found parts of the King Dodo performance engaging despite general disappointment. Annett Dae val drew applause for her Angy role, wearing an open robe, while Wesley Wesener earned praise on stage. Librettist Vronko Pixley impressed more than the composer, though the work remains above typical light opera.
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Dodo
Wundron Abn Wesener
Akron
Annett Daeval
Angy
Misa Wesener
Vronko Pixley
Lively Nomination Battle for Probate Judge in County
The probate judge race narrows as Alt Wilcox withdraws, leaving two main contenders: W J Pardes of Bay and dodge Tibbale. Pardes, a five year deputy in the Probate Court, is praised for legal training and familiarity with county residents. supporters cite vigor and youth as advantages. Tibble, a long practiced jurist, faces scrutiny over age and perceived activity needed for the busy role. The piece notes machine influence, primary dynamics, and expectations for a Democrat successor, with side mentions of Republican short list including Jarod Barker, Walter Hollinger, B T Wills, Dan Stein, and Win Brauer, plus treasurer and recorder race context.
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Alt. Wilcox
W. J. Pardes
Bay
Dodge Tibbale
Siete
Pandee
Ciucionati Law School
Trix
Marvin
Tibbala
Offven
Congressional Noniinationa Fle Dater
Ollens
Jarod Barker
Bith
Barker
Walter Hollinger
B. T. Wills
Dan Stein
Win. Brauer
Carlton Wins Oratorical Contest At Crouse Gym
Clarence G Carlton of GgC Eust Buchtel Ave son of Me Wynn Carlton of the Aultman Miller Co won first honors in the oratorical contest at Crouse gymnasium Friday evening. Kentian Withed 1 Paulus of Kent took second place and a graduate of Akron High School class of 00 was third. Carlton will represent Buchtel in the State contest to be held in this city February. He spoke on The Machine and the Man, delivering an able address praising wisdom and beneficence while cautioning against avarice and selfishness. He cited labor, American ideals, and figures like Lincoln Edison Carnegie and McWinney as examples of true manhood rising from humble origins.
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Clarence G. Carlton
Ggc
Eust Buchtel Ave
Wynn Carlton
Aultman, Miller Co
Crouse
Prilay
Paulus
Kent
Caviton ix Ik Sophier
Akron High School
Academlc Literary Society
Buchtel
Carlton
Hunin
Lincoln
Edison
Carnegie
McWinney
Tithor
Hard Steel Wire Pennee Incorporates in Ohio
Columbus Ohio Feb 1 1900 Hard Steel Wire Pennee company formed by Littles Wie Wilcome Geo Keld and Chak G from Cuyidhoga Falls to remodel a wire weaving plant in the northern part of town for their new Wally area works with a capital stock of 100 dollars in hand.
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Columbus
Littles Held
E. Wie
Wilcome
Geo. Keld
Chak G. Feban
Cuyidhoga Falls
Cape Stal
Wally
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Kentucky
Uniontown
Leberiuin
Court House
Pardoer
Sherif Hollinger
Hol. Inger
Berrodin
New York Clearing House
Panama Canal
Canton
MAU
Youngetown
Nicaragua
People's
Bank of Painesville
Euclid
Bank
Everett
City
Fain
Heverul Priblen
Berit
Thanauds
Mrs. Poillon
Edward Was Scales
Mary Young
Mra Thebasid
Anna Wesener
Pardee and
Tibbals
Dows
T Hy Humphrey
Richfield
Jared Barker
Bath
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