Terrible Naptha Explosion Shrieked Through Pittsburg
A catastrophic blaze at Sheriden last evening left at least twenty one dead and more than 800 injured as naphtha tanks ignited after a wreck. Fire spread along the Panhandle railroad yards, flames leapt a hundred feet, and a frantic rescue effort followed as ambulances rushed to aid the injured.
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Pittsburg
Sheriden
James Keenan
Charles Heard
Chestnut
Mines
W. W. Taylor
Amler’s
C. John Swan
Harry B. Smithley
Uhriche, Fille, O
Panhandle
J. R. Congines
Womin
Lawrence Kennan
Carnegie
Ginater Tittaburg
Panhandie Railroad Company
Corks Run
Ohio River
Duquesne
Serosa
Allegheny
Fountain Head
Pittsburg Railway Company
Sheyaden Road
Mees Rocks
Students vs Faculty Play at Buchtel College
A mock faculty meeting on Buchtel hall steps ended with playful yet deliberate performances. Students, led by Harry Rowell as President Church, featured professors including Prof. Baths and Prof. Orth in a staged debate that joked about city governance and local issues. A tree planting day followed on campus.
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Oursel
Buctel College
Buphtel College
Mit
Kolbe
Dumse
Arthir Warner
Baths
AL. Rosson Whitt
Orth
Akron
Sine Brown
Hig Vert
Donald Hotelitlus
Knight
Mie
Aimy Mota
Parsons
Necasian
Ruchtel
Academy
Caluyus
End of the May Day Strikes in Pittsburg
May Day strikes for building trades near Pittsburg fade as iron workers return to the American Bridge Company offer of 47 1 2 cents per hour for eight hours. Most workers are expected back within a day or two, signaling a likely early end to the nationwide walkout.
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Pittsburg
American Bridge Company
Carnival of dancing at Colonial theatre promises variety
Prof. W. A. Barron's classes present a carnival of dancing at the Colonial Theatre in May. The production features many costumes and 193 different pieces for various presentations. It aims to entertain with a wide range from fancy to grotesque dancing styles.
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W. A. Barron
Murphys Career Darted in Bank Robbery Case
In Brooklyn Henry Murphy, accused of grand larceny, faces trial with a statement from Captain Try Reynolds outlining a criminal career begun at age 14. The claim alleges a life spent in prison, with a long series of robberies totaling about $1.7 thousand. Murphy is charged with stealing $870 from a bank and faces up to ten more years in prison.
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New York
Henry Murphy
Bob Suteige
Brooklyn
Falioe
Trynolds
Murphy
Penitentiney
Golfers Hit the Orange Course Despite Poor Weather
Thirty enthusiastic golfers spent Saturday afternoon on the orange course. Weather was unfriendly for pinay and the new bunkers presented iticustles. No flattering scores were made.
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Oringe Couse
Sister of Huntington Aide Passes In New York
Mrs. Monefield Lovell Hillhorne, eldest sister of the late C. P. Huntington, died in New York on May 15 at the Huntington home. She arrived from Newhelmwick, Nod, about three months ago and fell ill a month after arriving, with a gradual decline.
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New York
Monefield Lovell Hillhorne
Colla P. Uimntington
Life sentence for two boys in Chicago murder case
Chicago May 13 Guy Locke aged 18 and Edward Burney 20 were sentenced to penal servitude for life for the murder of Peter Fatinski. The judge condemned their actions as a planned robbery attempt. Locke’s home is Rowlettsville, Hart county Kentucky.
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Chicago
Guy Locke
Edward ©. Burney
Peter Faflorkl
Brerano
Dg Sonteice
Butley
Kits Howe
New York
Locke
Rowletty @ village
Hart County
Kyo
Big Tether
Fatinski
Ohio House Creates State Inspector of Brakes and Couplers
In Columbus on May 18 the House reconsidered and passed a bill creating a state inspector of all brakes and automatic couplers. The bill was amended to require railroads to bear the expense of the new inspectorate.
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Columbus
House
Mayor Doyle Abroad. Campbell to Dispense Justice
J. R. Campbell, acting in her absence, announces that Mayor William B. Doyle is visiting Youngstown and may not return until next week. Sanirez Campbell vows to enforce law and deter offenders while Doyle is away. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with showers.
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Wm. B. Doyle
Youngstown
Sanirez
R. Campbell
Lobows
Ohio's cash shows tidy sum in state treasury
Columbus May 14 Governor Nash released a statement on the state finances noting a balance of 1,512.26 dollars in the general revenue fund available for draft at close of business Saturday. The figures appear in the latest treasury report issued since the Legislature convened.
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Columbus
Nash
Polilic
General Revenue Fund
Telegram brings sad news of Hugo Schumacher death
Telegram from Chicago announced Akron resident Hugo Schumacher died of typhoid fever at 8 30 Tuesday morning. He was 71 born June 14 1853 in Saxony Germany came to Akron at age six and held roles including president of the Akron Building and Loan Association treasurer of F Schumacher Milling Co and director of Moncer Cereal Co His wife Alice A Wills survives with many relatives. Remains to be interred in Akron Wednesday evening with services not yet announced.
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Hugo Schumacher
Chicago
Max Schumacher
Schumacher
Sehumacher
Alice A. Wills
Mr. Schumacher
Saxony
Germany
Tune
Wim. Schumacher
Akron
Rewenschwels
Earent Mills
Ferdinand Schumacher
Packer
F. Schumacher Milling Co
Akron Building & Loan Association
J. A. Arbogast
Alton
Ansignee
Standard Silver Plating Co
Moncer Cereal Co
Ferdinand Hig
Agen
Akron Youngstown reform bill dies in Senate
In the Ninety Ninth General Assembly the Akron Youngstown Government Reform bill fails as Senate committee chairs block consideration. Senator Burnham testifies the bill lingered five months without inquiry and no member knew its details, leaving Akron and Youngstown’s city government to stay unreformed for two more years.
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Harris
Aeventys
Anderson
Dosie Down
Holle
Doyte
Otters
Mene DT
Wim
B. Doyle
Jide Gee
M. Anderson
Macris
Barrie
J. Park Alesander
Port Honggeking
Akon
Republican Party
Lo Leehowen
Akron-Younsstown
Senate
Cohimius
D. May
W—Juse
WWF
Kilo G. Burnham
Hb Owen Sect TV
the Democrat
Burnham
Cal Corporation
Akronightown
Mike
Sen
Eliies
iTo
Dak Min
Crusade Continues Against Saloon Openings Amid Accusations
Critics led by Dr Milton B Prov vow to press enforcement of Sunday alcohol bans despite Mayor’s asserted advisory power. Ministers accuse city leaders of lax authority while saloonkeepers admit closing on Sunday under orders. The piece cites Ohio Revised Statutes and Akron laws, and attacks Police Chief Durkin’s handling, with calls for resignations and tighter enforcement.
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Omdala
Milton B
Akron
Prolice Turki
Pratt
Hirnet
Dr. Pratt
Durkin
Akron Mayor Doyle In Youngstown Vindicator Tales
Special correspondence from Youngstown details Akron Mayor Doyle abroad with officials and friends. Reports quote ministers, ministers’ statements, and doctors declaring his condition as improving amid political scrutiny and sensational lampooning. Continual dispatches describe public agitation, attempts to quiet him, and calls for returning home as the crisis subsides.
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Doyle
Akron
Youngstown
Vindicntor
Willian
The
Democrat
William
Asia
the Phynt Vlaga
Jmet
Wm. Frost Crispin
Agnew Carnag
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Jerome Smith
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George Wilton
Messenger
Matthew Marion
McKees Rocks
Albert McKean
Hugh Vlaherty
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Ollege
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