Murderer’s husband slain sparks forced marriage case
In Kansas City a woman Lulu Prince Kennedy is found guilty of second degree murder in the death of her husband Phillip Kennedy. Sentenced to ten years. Her marriage, arranged by her father and two brothers after manipulation, had lasted five years. The crime occurred after she lured him to a private office and shot him with a revolver. four bullets struck, two grazing him, killing him instantly. In Mahoning City, Pa, police chief John Hasel was wounded during a safe-digging burglary at Swift & Co. meat market. In London, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman publicly shifts to antiwar stance, signaling Liberal party opposition to the Boer War and openness to limited liberal terms.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Phillip Kennedy
Jas
Fred Nix
Sha
Kennedy
Ti Wis
Dee
Kamily
Mahoning City
John Hasael
Swift & Co
All's Village
London
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Liberal Party
Bogland
Northfield accident leaves Gen Chi Bartlett missing
Port Ingalls reports no bodies in the hold and confirms General Chi Bartlett, a retired army officer and former civil war veteran, is missing after the Northfield incident.
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Port Ingalls
Chi Bartlett
Northfield
Jury convicts in Houck murder of Mrs Hess on second degree
The jury in the Houck murder case returns a verdict of second degree murder this morning. Houck killed Mrs. Sarah Jane Hess, a widow, on March 10 by beating her brains out with a club.
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Mt. Vernon
Houck
Sarah Jane Hess
Miracle in Northfield sinking saves all aboard
The ferry Northfield went down off New York on June 15 amid one of the century’s oddest disasters. Between six and eight hundred people were aboard but no one was lost. One man is missing, believed to have escaped. Only four sustained injuries serious enough for hospital care. Twenty four horses perished in the incident.
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New York
Northfield
Transport Ingalls Sink After Drydock Accident
New York June 15 A drydock collapse toppled the transport Ingalls wounding many in the hold. One sailor was killed and 35 seriously injured. Two Italians aboard escaped as crews search the wreckage for others.
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New York
Ingalls
Dr Uram to Visit Akron for Ble Vitalizing Treatment
35 years experience Dr Uram formerly of Boston now in Cleveland will visit Akron Wednesday and Thursday June 1st and 20th by request. If inducements offered he will make weekly visits. Consultation free at Buchtel hotel with Akron references.
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Boston
Cuxcave
Cleveland
Akron
Buchtel Hotel
Tragic child suicide in Toronto district
In Toronto on June 15 Harry Sedwick aged seven was reprimanded by his mother for misbehavior. He obtained his father's revolver and forced his 18 year old sister Olive to help him lift the gun to his head. He pulled the trigger and the bullet entered the back of his left ear, death being instantaneous.
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Toronto
Ont
Harry Sedwick
Olive
Morgan Dines With Steel Operators In London
Morgan dined with prominent British iron and steel operators last night. John Gates of Chicago and W L Elkins attended. Morgan is shaping the Anglo American steel trust amid excitement in steel circles today.
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London
J. P. Morgan
John Gates
Chicago
W. L. Elkins
Morgan
Anglo- American Steel Trust
Schwab Refuses Profit on Bethlehem Steel Plant Sale
New York June 16 President Schwab refused a two million profit on the Bethlehem steel plant he recently bought He plans to run the plant until sale to an English combination that will operate with the steel trust in harmony
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New York
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Steel Trust
Swift Work in Samoa: Man Sentenced to Death for Assault
A middle aged man named Breer was found guilty of criminal assault on an 11 year old and was sentenced to death by Judge Walfrey in Samoa. A lynching threat emerged but swift legal action satisfied onlookers and authorities.
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Samoa
Fla
I. Breer
Walfrey
Akron Council Likely No Report On Water Contract
A council committee investigating Akron Water Works and water quality may not present a formal report at Monday’s meeting. Solicitor Osborn Kegate, chair, favors building a filter crib at Summit Lake after visiting the area. The note mentions a nuisance during hot months and promotes Akron Laundry Co. to help with chores, listing phone number 205.
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Akron Water Works Co
Sunmit Lake
Osborn Kegate
Akron Laundry Co
City pays reward for services in rebate discovery
Messig, Servick and Walker approved a bill of 25 paid by the City Commission to Renfield for special services after the Finance committee met. Mr Rice refused to sign, arguing Kenfield had no city claim or request for money. The Board said the reward acknowledges Kenfield’s effort to collect rebates and reveal the city was not owed them.
Memory lapse leads to brief prison stay for man
Twice before it was learned that Charles Dyer who lost his memory from heat prostration and was placed in the city prison for safekeeping has suffered in this way. He has quickly recovered heretofore.
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Chas. Dyer
Clark Wins Nomination With 49 Vote Margin
A telegram from Hon. 1, Park Alexander headquarters Saturday announced the nomination of Hot. Joseph Clark, author of the Clare Jocal option bill, by a margin of 49 votes amid strong opposition.
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Park Alexander
Joseph Clark
Clare Jocal
Louis Ferry Seeks City Dog Catcher Post
Louis Ferry, former deputy game warden, aims to become city dog catcher after a talk with Chief Durkin on Saturday. He pledges to accept the job and wants the patrol wagon to transport the captured dogs.
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Louis Ferry
Chief Durkin
Perry
Famed General Fred Knefler Requests Simple Burial
In Indianapolis type time a telegram reveals General Fred Knefler, noted Indian soldier, left striking burial instructions. He asks for a plain coffin and no service, stating he never believed in aiding the dead. The funeral, at sunrise Monday, will be at Grown Hill near Harrison’s resting place.
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Adudianapolis
Fred Knefler
Mdians
Grown Hill
Harrison
Jury deadlock in Vorwerk riot case at Canton
In Canton Ohio on June 15 the jury in the Fred Vorwerk riot case could not reach a verdict with nine voting for acquittal and three for conviction. Chas Derrick, injured by a shaft at the Deuber works, died at 6 yesterday from his injuries.
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Fred Vorwerk
Canton
Jime
Chas
Derrick
Deuber Works
Gurmorujog
McKeesport Council Member Resigns Over Conscience
Harry L. Abbott, member of the McKeesport Common Council from the Wirenthwart, resigns claiming a Christian cannot serve in local politics. He says politics corrupts and he must live by divine injunctions, adding he will not partake in cliques or schemes. Abbott works as a printer for the Daily News.
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McKeesport
Harry L. Abbott
Wierenthwart
Wigning
McKeesper
Cornells
Abbot
Daily News
Riot Gun Proposed for City Prisoner Work
Chairman L. MacMillen of the Police committee urged Officer B. M. Taylor to carry a riot gun when transporting city prisoners for street labor. Taylor ridicules the idea, doubting its effectiveness beyond bluff. The Board also contemplates a cannon and portable fort to restrain prisoners suspected of attempting liberty, though details are unclear.
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Ubarty
Two New Official Posts At B I Goodrich Co
The B I Goodrich Co created two positions this week naming H E Raymond to manager of sales and O Bhaw to assistant general superintendent in addition to his role as mechanical engineer. Raymond is expected to be a rising force while Shaw’s promotion reflects long service as a ludicrous? engineer.
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B. I. Goodrich Co
H. E. Raymond
O. Bhaw
Uhe
Raymond Bag
Shaw
Reflecting Gen Dick at Republican County Convention
The Republican County Convention opened with Gen Charles Dick presiding over order and distributing a political handshake as a key moment. Harmony ruled though a First Ward split on committee selection showed limited dissent while delegations from various wards and towns gathered to choose delegates and elect county leadership.
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Geo
W. Seiler
J. P. Alexander
Aroles
Heutnants
Charles Dick
Emilingly
Tien
Hans
G. M. Anderson
Belly
Adam Breiner
Jia Wilson
W. Crouse
Charles Meller
Billy Mahoney
Notbles
Harold G. Parsons
SD. Kenfield
William Baird
L. H. Sisler
Eich Ward
Sisley
Kenfield
Gen. Dick
The
Democrat
Charles Aumerman
Whipped By His Infuriated Baltimore Wife
John F. Buchheimer a former guard eloped years ago and ran a tailor shop in Baltimore was whipped by his wife in public after she objected to funds for herself and children. She struck him with fists a belt and a whip before both were arrested for disorderly conduct.
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John F. Buchheimer
Baltimore
Buchheimers
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Baltimore Dispatch
Buchheimer
Buchhelmer
Part Pay For Police And Officials At August Appoinment
The city will advance part of the money due to police fremen and officials for their outing and duties. Although tax collection is not complete, treasurer Homer BE Berger will advance part of the amounts owed by the August appointment. This follows a longstanding practice as city expenses exceed income. Some general creditors may be paid at the same time.
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Homer
Berger
Universalist Young People's Union session ends convention
The Universalist convention concluded Friday night with the last session of the Young People's Christian Union. Delegates mostly returned home and the convention work was completed satisfactorily. Officers elected by the Oniles include President Mixa Laura Green of Attica, Secretary Ara D. Sanders of Norwalk, Treasurer Mish Hattle Burel of Akron, and executive board Rey Harriet Baker of Blincheeter and Rev. Lewis Robinson Maton. The banquet Friday evening was enjoyable and responses were given by several delegates.
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Universalist
Young People's Christian Union
A. B
Woman Hurt In City Street Collision Near Door
A resident identified as Mrs. K O Lelcrman suffered a lacerated ear when a vehicle struck near a doorway on Friday. Seven stitches were needed to close the wound. Dr A K Youser and D Hy Lowie attended. Mrs Lelcrman was away from the city at the time of the accident.
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K. O. Lelcrman
A. K. Youser W
D. Hy Lowie
Canton Akron Railway buys land for power house
The Canton Akron Railway Co purchases 40 acres near the trabom bridge adjoining its right of way for a power house site. Land bought from Mrs Elizabeth Seaterty for 3500 dollars. Nimishillen creek crosses the land, to supply water. Machinery for operation ordered and will ship when building ready. Company may add electric Nebt plant as power needs arise.
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Canton
Plj
Canton-Akron Railway Co
Trabom Bridge
Elizabeth Seaterty
Nimishillen
Welty
Delightful Letter Carriers Prepare for Shirt-Waist Day
Letter carriers plan to wear shirt waists on Monday but many refinements remain incomplete and they fear disappointment.
Akron Leads in Bank Clearings among Ohio Cities
Akron reports $572,400 in bank clearings topping Canton at $875,000 Springfield at $818,485 and Youngstown at $135,111, leading Ohio cities in the class last week with the highest totals.
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Akron
Ohio
Canton
Springfield
Youngstown
What Witch Helped Stomach Troubles via Postum Coffee
A Montana woman recounts her husband recovering from coffee aversion after switching to Postum. He stopped breakfast due to illness, tried Postum secretly, and his stomach improved, allowing him to eat normally again. She notes her sisters also recovered their appetites after giving up coffee.
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Butte
Montana
Pitgmaurics
Abe
Aly
Armen Lion
Mysalf
Tony
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