Clear Sky Lightning Strikes Kill and Injure In Warren
A bolt from a clear sky felled Killinger as he walked with Barnes and injured three others in Warren on Friday night. Eyewitnesses report the freak storm, blamed on extreme heat, with earlier Pittsburg incidents cited as similar danger. One man, George, 8, died in Pittsburg. others were only slightly hurt.
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Warren
Trone
Killinger
Wil‘We Barnes
Pittsburg
Wix
George
Boer generals reject surrender counsel to fight it out
London report in The Evening Sun says Boer generals have outgrown General Botha's surrender propositions and are determined to follow former President's advice to fight it out.
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London
Evening Sun
Botha
Bothe
Train Robbery Suspected After Pittsburgh Derailment
Five sleeping coaches bound for Pittsburg derailed near Greenburg as a switch lock was smashed and rails thrown for a siding. Injured were Louis Holthao of Brooklyn A J Harvardson of Louisville and H P Lloyd of Cincinnati. Detectives investigate the possible robbery motive and the case proceeds.
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Pittsburg
Fve
Pennsylvania
Greenburg
Louis Holthao
Brooklyn
A. J. Harvardson
Louisville
H. P. Lloyd
Cincinnati
Strike Declared Against American Sheet Steel Co
Pittsburg report June 20 says 5000 sheet workers will be idle after a strike declaration against American Sheet Steel Co part of the U S Steel Trust. The labor action seeks recognition of union Hoionism.
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Pittsburg
American Sheet Steel Co
U. S. Steel Trust
Hopkinsville forms firm to tap local petroleum reserves
Kentucky reports large oil discovery in North Christian and Caldwell counties. The substance fills wells several feet deep and surpasses Beaumont oil in quality. Hopkinsville capitalists organize a company, wells to be sunk immediately, with more than 15,000 acres leased from farmers.
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Hopkineville
North Christian
Caldwell
Beaumont Oil
Bopkinsville Capitalivte
Weather update: storms tonight then cooler start tomorrow
Thunderstorms and snow possible tonight with a cooler high tomorrow. A mainly fair day is forecast for Wednesday as conditions ease and temperatures ease back toward seasonal norms.
Fatal Crash In Thunderstorm Claims Two In Sterling
During a severe electricity storm in Sterling on June 29, Jake Lanvin and Sadie Meisincer were thrown from a buggy after striking a live wire. They fell onto the wire and were killed instantly.
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Sterling
Als
Jake Lanvin
Sadie Meisinger
Min
Fencing over a flag at Skagway sparks cross border clash
At Skagway Alaska a British flag over Canadian customs buildings was hauled down by an American named Miller. Canadian supervisor M K Busby had raised the flag to mark the customs office while U S official J A Andrews questioned the act. The flag was raised again but removed amid concern over possible mob violence until Washington rules.
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Vancouver
B. C
Skagualy
Klondike
M. KE. Busby
Mr Andrews
United States
Skagway
Busby
Patien'm
Andrews
Miller
Eugene
Ore
Joaquin Miller
Washington
Stuart defeats rivals for county GOP chair on Saturday
STUART is the Republican Chairman. Judge B W Stuart defeated 8 TD Kenfeld Kay for chairman of the Republican county committee Saturday afternoon 37 to 8. N O Mather Esq was chosen secretary and GB Boory Beq treasurer.
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B. W. Stuart
Stark County selects Hahn Bros for Graham bridge contract
Canton June 20. Stark County Commissioners award Hahn Bros the Graham bridge contract for 45. The Cadmium Akron Railway to pay 30 percent of the amount. Commissioner Crawford says he will not sign until the railway company pays its share.
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Canton
Stark County
Hahn Bros
Thin Clos
Graham Bridge
Tor Fe
Cadium Akron Railway
Crawford Ays Bell
Ashland Candidate Mykrante Seeks Attorney General Nomination
Mr Mykrante of Ashland visited Akron to court local Democrats and secure support as a Democratic attorney general candidate. He noted endorsements from Democrats across Ashland Medina Richland Lorain senatorial district and expected strong chances next fall. He predicted Col Kilbourne may win nomination by acclamation.
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Akron
Mykrante
Ashland
Medina
Richland
Lorain
Mykranta
Col. Kilbourne
Noted Prominent Woman Arrested in Kent Case
Mrs. Kirk Bishop, known locally for her ties to Conchman Edward Clucker, was arrested Friday by Kent police on a warrant sworn by Mrs. Clicker. She was taken to Ravedna and arraigned, then released on bond pending further appearance.
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Kirk PD. Bishop
Edward Clucker
Kent
Clicker
Ravedna
Armigned
Bond
Tunnel Caved In Near Hoffman Street in Baltimore
A Pennsylvania tunnel under Hoffman Street caved in as a passenger train passed. The engine and fireman escaped from the debris, while the engineer and crew crawled out. Water mains burst and the tunnel filled with water and debris, but no injuries were reported and service continues via B and C.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Tunnel
Hoffman St
Paris Dressmaker Felix Retires After World Fair Loss
Paris reports Felix, famed min dress designer, fails after overinvesting in his World’s Fair exhibit and plans retreat to the country. The Shelby Milling Co of Shelby faces creditor pressure, with stockholders to be pursued individually. Akron stockholders hold large claims, and local banks hold substantial company paper as creditors move to immediate settlements.
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Shelby Milling Co
Akron
Mansfeld
Shelby
Ben
Spec
Cleveland
Despondent Harvey Warner Drank Wood Alcohol
Harvey Warner an elderly Copley township resident near Montrose attempted suicide by ingesting wood alcohol. Ill for years and ruined finances left him despondent. After collapsing in a rocking chair and vomiting he was treated by a doctor who detected the odor of alcohol and administered emetic. Warner, about 75 and very weak, remains in doubtful condition with recovery uncertain.
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Harvey Warner
Copley Township
Montrose
Warner
Mmeel
Webel
County Coms Report and German Lutheran Picnic
The County Commissioners annount report appears in today's Democrat. Expenditures include fees paid to Gen. Chas Dickam on bay taxes. An auditor's office is praised as a future benefit. The annual German Lutheran church picnic was Friday at Takeatde park with meals and games for Sunday school children.
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Chas Dickam
The
Kennedy to Appear in Court After Illness
Samuel A. Kennedy sits up on Saturday for the first time since Monday night and will likely be in court Tuesday when Mayor Doyle presides over the horse whipping case. He has received sympathy letters from across the country.
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Samuel A. Kennedy
Doyle
Kennedy
Escaped Dogs Spark City Hall Row and Proposals
A dogcatcher raged after boys aided the pound dogs in escaping. Officials including Mayor Doyle, Chief Durkin, Prosecutor Benter, and City Commissioners debated an ordinance to hire an assistant. The incident involved a dog named Spartacus and a wage dispute over feeding fees.
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Steely
Doyle
Durkin
Lin
C. O. Benter
Gommsstovers
McMillen
Hit
Rolletter
Jmad
Van
Ay Young
Spartacus
Additon
Dafaam Hin
Withdrawal of claim to travel route at Pan-American Exposition
B A Mord general passenger agent Akron route issued a withdrawal notice to abandon a divers route claim to Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition. He first offered tickets via Akron with return by the Cleveland and Buffalo boat to Cleveland and the C A O to destination. P A ruled against diverse routes and resolution officers requested withdrawal. Ford now proposes offset by selling tickets through Cleveland to Buffalo with Lake Shore allowing C B boat line tickets.
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B.A. Mord
Akron
Buffalo
Orst
Cleveland
P. A
Ford
Lake Shore
Braddock mayor kisses 200 in 20 minutes event
Chase Schwab, president of the Steel Trust, led a rapid kissing stunt in Braddock, outdoing Hobson by kissing 200 women in 20 minutes. He had lifted the debt of the First Presbyterian church, and the congregation gave him a reception. The Indies of the congregation were the chief incident.
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Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Hobson
First Presbyterian Church
Jubilee Pilgrimage Set by St Vincent's Members Sunday
Members of St Vincent's will join a jubilee pilgrimage to other Catholic churches tomorrow afternoon. The event gathers parishioners for a shared observance with procession to neighboring churches.
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St. Vincent
Startling and Wonderful Cures by Dr Uram Visit Akron
Startling and wonderful cures attributed to Dr. Uram of Case ay Cleveland. He will visit Akron by request every Wednesday for consultation free.
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Uram
Case Ay
Cleveland
Akron
Last Day for Revenue Stamp Requirement on Checks and Papers
The article notes today is the final day revenue stamps are required on bank checks and legal documents. After today, plain paper with Pay to and a signature will suffice, while stamped instruments are redeemed at face value only with specific return procedures. Government will destroy redeemed and unused stamp books, leaving firms with losses on engraved check books and their pulp value.
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Revoutle
Washington
Dream That His Horse Would Kick and Kill Him Came True
Toledo man Thos Gladwell high in the city died after a stable mare, long the subject of a dream, kicked him one week after he dreamt the weaponless omen. The report notes his premonition and the fatal morning following the incident in Toledo.
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Gladwell
Toledo
Sant
Fifteen Year Old Girl Elopes With a Negro
In Lancaster a 15 year old girl eloped last night with a man identified as Jackwack. The event follows troubling local rumors and involves a family connected to HB T Parente. Authorities are reviewing details amid community concern.
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Lancaster
Heat Bakes City as Thunderstorms Expected Saturday
Heat waves grip the town with record warmth and crowded streets as vendors struggle to keep up. Forecasters warn of thundery showers and a drop in temperatures by Saturday evening, bringing relief to residents long tormented by the heat.
Crazed by heat a boarding-house keeper leaps to death
Mrs. T. A. Taylor of Euclid Avenue wandered away in a heat wave and was found dead on the Wheeling and Lake Erie trestle in the Southern suburb, head and body separated by a fall of about 65 feet. The night’s events suggest she was killed by a train.
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Cleveland
T. A. Taylor
Euclidave
Wheeling & Lake Evie
Cuburbay
Sher
A Twain
Controversy Over Train Wagers Between Teams
Report from Cleveland Journal Leader notes a dispute among Cincine Nati Kaedgertorc members about a clash on the spur of two Wasps involving Chejuiatt and Akron. Parties debated routes via Buffalo and Akron, with wagers placed on arrival times.
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Cincine Nati Kaedgertorc
Tellig
Chejuiatt
Akron
Clevne Jang
Bute
Direc
Othr Durty
Ale Buffalo
A Night Struggle With Coffee and a Demon
A woman from Merk mel North Dakota recounts severe coffee related suffering. After coffee worsened nerves and sleep, she tried Postum and slept peacefully. Her husband also improved after stopping coffee. The letter notes Postum's guidance and asks readers not to publish her name.
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Kentucky
Beaumont
Stuart
Kenfield
Canton- Akron
MR. Mykrante
Kilbourne
A. A. Mykrants
Kirk
Ravenna
Paris
M. Felix
DoegCatcher Chas
Koi
Internal Revenue
Lucy
Mercury
Merkmel
Foo Polwaning
Tomach
Postum
Coffer
Ape Piiouton
Postum Corsal Ltd
Battle Creek
Bile
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