Miners Kill Two Strikers at Maltby Mine Riot
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a mob of strikers attacked John Kenta and badly beat Frank Pat lek, killing Kenta and leaving Pat lek critically injured. The incident arose amid an employer return to Maltby colliery after a two week effort to resume work. Union leaders deny any halt to the strike as reports claim operators gained some miners at Summit Hill while troops were sent to the region but no disorder occurred.
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Wilkesbarre
John Kenta
Maltby
Rani Patrick
Trngle
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
John Mitchell
Conl
Mitchell
Bummit Hil
Gearhart
Nicholas Collery
Anid
Son of Poor Man Seeks Work in Ohio Case
Four young men are in police court for begging after a Monday morning hearing. Oscar Poorman claims to be son of General C. L. Poorman, Ohio secretary of state under McKinley’s governorship. He says he is a printer seeking funds to reach Springfield, Ohio, and has many Bellaire, Ohio references. Police doubt his claim and will hold him while references are checked.
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Oscar Poormatn
C. L Poorman
Ohio
McKinley
Orst
Springfield
Bellaire
General Poorman
Adverse to Paying Damages and Extending Kolb Street
An adverse Street committee report on Antony Huber seeking 400 damages due to street grade lowering before his Mast South property was adopted by the Board of City Commissioners Monday. The board also adopted an adverse report on the extension of Kolb Street.
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Kolb St
Antony Huber
Mast South Ot
Board of City Commissioners
Kolbst
TRESTLE Work Near Akron Delayed by Franchise
Work on a 100 foot trestle southwest of Akron over the canal by the Alaba Barberton Hell team begins Wednesday. The siding from Barberton to Main Street is done, contractors await council franchise to finish three miles of track east of Main Street. Work halted at both beyond Main Street attempts.
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Akron
Snesday
Barberton
Mainst
Main
Burglars Rob Post Office in Hubbard Ohio
In Hubbard Ohio robbers blew the post office safe at night and stole 400 dollars in stamps 200 dollars in money and 150 dollars in postal money orders belonging to the postmaster. The break in occurred in Youngstown on September 8.
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Youngstown, O
Hubbard, O
Stolen horse and buggy reported from South Broadway
Henry Kirwin reported his horse and buggy stolen from South Broadway last night while he was making a car. Police were notified and headquarters learned Monday morning that John Baumgarter, a Summit area resident, located the description of the missing outfit. The claimant awaits.
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Henry Kirwin
South Broadway
Mountain Peaks Torn asunder in meteor impact
Buena Vista Cola September reports say a meteor struck Benver Peaks near Buena Vista waking residents with a loud blast and tremors. A new canyon allegedly opened between the twin peaks and meteorite showers spread over the surrounding countryside. The city felt strong seismic shocks during the contact.
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Buena Vista
Cola
Benver Peaks
Accident to Hon J P Alexander at Bathday home
Hon J Park Alexander suffered a severe injury at his Went Market Street Bathday residence. After a fall from vertigo-like symptoms he cut his face and injured his chest, with internal effects. Doctor Kapp attended through the night. Miron Murdoch also consulted. He improved by Monday and is out of danger.
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J. Park Alexander
Market St
Mr. Kapp
Alexmulor
Buddestle Ness
Mr. Alexander
Kapp
Murdoch
Alexander
Plan for Refinancing N. O. T. Co. At Issue Saturday
Financé reports that refinancing plans for the N. O. T. Co. favor a second proposal from Dininge three weeks back. It envisions forming the Northern Olio Railway and Taght Go with a $7,000,000 bond issue and matching capital stock. Bonds would retire $3,000,000 of existing bonds, $1,000,000 of preferred stock, and $500,000 in other obligations.
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N. O.T. Co
Northern
Olio Railway
Taght Go
Stockholder proposal details new equity plan and restructuring
The proposal suggests raising 1 500 000 dollars at 169 percent of total common stock to retire current common stock and 1 100 000 for trust purposes. New common stock would be split between existing common and preferred holders with preferred receiving either new bonds or half par value in common, while common holders would get 60 percent of bonds and 40 percent in new common stock. This plan aims to give all stockholders an exit via new bonds and grant control to the new common stock.
Carpenter Tries Suicide Near Fairgrounds
Jesse Carpenter, 24, ingested carbolic acid amid personal crisis near the fair grounds Sunday afternoon and was found under a trestle of the N O T Co. He recovered after a hearty dinner saved him, then was discharged later that night. He had threatened suicide in recent weeks amid troubles with his wife and heavy drinking. He worked as a scorer for Taplin Rice & Co.
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Jesse Carpenter
Fair Grounds
Hiis
Carpenter
Taplin, Rice & Co
Body found hanging in Barberton saloon
Carrie Miller, 45, was found hanging from a shed post in a saloon room early Monday. Coroner notified. indications point to suicide but murder theory exists. Miller recently arrived from Akron with a man named Meeker and had explored a hotel deal with Chris Javelle and Gat Ceramin. A lease and cash claims were reported, fueling dispute over money and property.
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Barberton
Carrie Miller
Chas
Jacobs
Milelde
Miller
Akron
Meeker
Commercal
Chris, Javelle
Dietory
Towyer
Wut Letley
Lipton Named Liberal Candidate for Hornsey Seat
London September 8 Sir Thomas Lipton is reported as the Liberal candidate for Member of Parliament from the Hornsey division in the next election. Hornsey is a northern suburb of London.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Auto Purchase by First National Bank Official
Mr Frankel Adams, cashier at the First National Bank, bought an Oldsmobile.
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Frankel. Adams
First National Bank
Petition for a Ship Canal From Lake to Ohio River
Joseph J. Pater of Hamilton leads Catholic Knights delegates at Ohio state convention. He urges petitioning Congress to authorize a ship canal linking the lake to the Ohio River to transport coal north and ore southeast, warning canals risk abandonment without state action. Pater cites rights of way value and perpetual franchise pressure by legislators. He plans to stay at the Buchtel hotel during the convention with many locals visiting Monday.
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Catholic Knights of Ohio
Joseph J. Pater
Hamilton
State Board of Public Works
Pater
Igh
Fir
Congress
Ohio River
Leglala
Pater Gisalds
Honna
Pastor
Buchtel Hotel
Knights Arrival for Ohio Catholic Knights Convention
Delegates and visitors arrive in Akron for the Catholic Knights of Ohio state convention opening Tuesday. The 72 member delegation from Cincinnati will reach at 4 20 PM, with 35 more in transit via the A B C line. About 5000 Knights statewide expected to attend as officials and priests prepare for mass and events at Bucher Hotel and Vine Street Paul Church.
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Akron
Altny
Catholic Knigita
Ohio
Herw
Chanie Withrek
Cincinnati
Anthonyyine Cleveland
Lum
Buchtel
Pramels Varleman
Norwood
Beditor Matthaver
Clocinnath
Joseph J. Water
Hamilton
State Board of Public Works
Mtr. Pwt
Catheolic Knights of Ohio
Beemts
Bucher Hotel
Buchter Hotel
Vinecent de Paul's Church
Sgemom
Columbus
Pather T. J
Bede
Cleveland
Italians in Akron Celebrate Virgin Mary Festival
Nearly 300 Italian residents in Akron joined a one day celebration for the Virgin Mary. A 20 piece Cleveland band escorted by locals played across the city while a nine o'clock Mass was held at St Vincent de Paul church. The event mirrors the Italian custom of dedicating September Sundays to Mary with fireworks later at Blare park. Babatino Ello of 108 Lodg at predicts annual Akron observances.
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Akron
Rosaint
Cleveland
Ing
St. Vincent de Paul's Church
Italy
Mary
Blaletang
Akrono
Blares Park
Babatino Ello
Lodg
Tramp Misunderstanding Sparks Akron Real Estate Tale
Samuel Kepler of Barberton, a 72 year old farmer, visits Akron to buy a home after selling a farm for $60,000 cash. A real estate agent misrecognizes him and jokes about his prospects, prompting Kepler to defend his intent and finances. Weather notes show showers tonight and cooler conditions.
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Hhauge
South High St
Samuel Kepler
Barberton
Mr. Kepler
Akron
Kepler
Tate
Ohlo
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J. P. Alexander
Northern Ohi Railway & Light Co
Lipton
J. J. Pater
C. J. Anthony
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U. K
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the Virgin Mary
Tursbay
Falk
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