Five Die In Pittsburg and Western Wreck Near Wittersti Hon
Five are dead and several injured after a head on collision on the Pittsburg and Western near Wittersti Hon. Victims include George Chugerty brakeman and Wit Benedict engineer. Injured include Thomas W Dugan and Fay Domoss. Emergency crews rushed to Allegheny hospital as trains collided on a sharp curve at 1 o clock.
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Pittabura
Pittsburg & Western Railway
Wittersti
George Chugerty
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Wit
Benedict
Butfalo
Rochester & Pittsbirg Tain
Chambers
Allegheny Hospital
W. Crossman
Witter
Sharpsburg
Glenshaw
Allenbeny
Allegheny
City Hall Site Vote Considered by City Council
The board favors submitting the site decision to voters this fall. Ballots will propose two locations, High Street and the corner of Butchel Ave and Main St. Public Buildings and Grounds opposed buying the current City Hall for 25000 dollars. All commissioners except Mr Wildes favored rejection.
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Butchel Ave
Main St
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
City Hall
Wildes
Iness
Houser
Reybold
Wilson
Fire Traps Woman and Daughter in Cain House Blaze
A gasoline stove explosion ignited a fire at 111 May et Thursday evening, nearly killing Mrs. Cain who was bedridden. Her 12 year old daughter escaped, the woman crawled to the front porch as neighbors rushed in to help. Damage to the home and belongings likely exceeds 500 dollars. the house, owned by Elias Moore, was saved by Department 4 and 5 after a sharp firefight.
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James Cain
Cain
Elias Moore
Mitchell Responds to Wage Talks in Coal Crisis
New York reports road dealers say thracite famine worsens as a banker coalition urges John Mitchell to call off the strike and secure wage increases after miners return. Mitchell replies he cannot accept resumption with vague settlement and demands a conference only if differences are settled.
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New York
John Mitchel
Mr. Mitchell
Pittsburg Vale and Kittingn Go Wins Contract for New Buildings
In Barberton on Sept 10 the Pittsburg Vale and Kit tingn Go awarded five contracts to John Paul for new factory buildings totaling 260 feet, doubling capacity. The plan includes completing part this year with remaining structures built next year. Foundation for a 1000 foot long building is laid as the main work proceeds. Weather: fair and cooler tonight with rain Saturday.
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Barberton
Pittsburg Vale
Kittingn Go
John Paul
Six Cents For A Kiss In North Carolina Court
Newark North CarolinaSept 19 A flat district court jury awarded Miss Ther ean Heavey six cents from Policeman Thomas J Dockery of Montclatr after she sued for 800 damages for an unwanted kiss. The lawyer said she sought vindication not money, and the jury granted six cents as token damages.
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Newark
N. C
Thomas J. Dockery
Montclatr
Carnegie Plans Bigger Library Gift For Akron
Andrew Carnegie already gave Akron 70000 for a library and now contemplates adding 12000 more if the annual revenue exceeds 87000. The current library levy is 8200, and the extra funds would be used for furnishing the library.
Openly Boasted Thief Bound Over In Canton Hearing
John Young was arrested Saturday near East Akron by Canton Marshal Bour and given a Thursday hearing before Mayor Robertson. Bound over in $500 he could not furnish. He faces charges of breaking into a BB & O box car and stealing items. Henry Wilson testified that Young openly boasted of the theft.
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John Young
East
Akron
Marshal Bour
Canton
Robertson
BB & O
Young
Henry Wilson
Eanst
Wilson
Hungarian man fined in school attendance case
Truant Officer Watson pursues parents who ignore the law on school attendance. John Senka, a Hungarian, faced a police court trial Friday morning and was found guilty. He was fined $5 plus costs, but the fine was remitted if he complies with the law, making only the costs the immediate penalty.
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Watson
Iaw
John Senka
Scabo
Mystery Husband Aids Police In Kingston Murder Case
New York September reports the murder of Lillian Kingston, found in Hackensack marshes. Police expect a major arrest within hours, holding a man claiming to be her husband but using the name Joseph Pulitzer while living as George Kingston. Investigators corroborate his account of his wife’s departure Tuesday night and his identification at the morgue, while noting she had other admirers and a hired buggy from Mullen’s livery. He and officers search for the missing rig as clues point to a man about 28. The couple had been married four years, with prior residence in Peril Amboy and Philadelphia before settling in town.
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New York
Lillian Kingston
Hackensack Meadows
Splay Tomn
Failer
Joseph Pulitzer
West
George Kingston
Jevlock
Mullen
Neware
Kingston
Pulitzer
Aigo
Lillian Neilson
Dane
Peril Amboy
N. J
Philadelphia
Wilbert
Rain Dampens Paulding Tent Meeting Attendance
A heavy rain drenched Paulding last night keeping many away from Mayor Johnson's tent meeting. County auditor was notably absent. Tonight's gathering moves to Van Wert as Johnson and his party travel from Defiance through muddy roads in a red automobile?
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Paulding
14 year old boy Max Weeks arrested while fleeing toward West
Max Weeks of Union City Pa, a 14 year old boy described as bright, was halted on a freight train near the city while heading toward Chicago. He claimed his father whipped him, then decided to run away. He had 81 50 in his pocket, said to be payment for mowing a lawn, and will be held while parents are notified.
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Max Weeks
Union City
Chicago
Weeks
Chicago man shoots bride and three others then kills self
Battle Creek dispatch reports Arthur Whitcomb of Chicago burst into the wedding of William H. Simpson and Mrs. Elizabeth Notter. He fatally wounded Mrs Notter and Mrs Bampson then killed himself. Simeon died about an hour later. Notter’s wounds threaten her life. Whitcomb had previously threatened to kill Notter.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Arthur Whitcomb
Chicago
Wm. H. Simpson
Elizabeth Notter
Readjustment of Tariff Promised by Republicans
Walter Wellman reports from New York that Republicans may readjust tariffs if public demand grows. A conference of leading senators agreed no revision at the short winter session, but pledged action at an early date to quiet public opinion and forestall Democrats.
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Chicago
Walter Wellman
Record-Herald
New York
Mye
Peoaldear Ronnevele
Republican Party
Mirty
Democratic Party
Ciit
Groundwork of New Jail Relay Graded for Slope
Work on the new jail foundation proceeds with grading to ensure proper slope. Crews report the ground ready after corn and debris removal, and the jail structure nears completion as grading continues.
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New
Jill
Memorial exercises near end at A M BE Zion church
Memorial services concluded last night for the Daughters of Jerusalem as Rev J E Littie delivered the memorial sermon. A business session occurred Friday morning and a union service followed in the afternoon. The convention will close tonight with officer installation.
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A. M. BE. Zion
Daughters of Jerusalem
Hev
J. E. Littie
Akron Audience Delighted by Mrs Gibson Lecture on Miss Warren
Mrs Ida McGlone Gibson praised Rebecca Warren as a great actress at the Grand opera house. She described Warren as ambitious and diligent, with a bright future, and highlighted East Lynne as a strong play.
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Akron
Idah McGlone Gibson
Mar
Grand Opera House
Gibson
Rebecca Warren
East Lynne
Miss Warren
Lady Sandel
Ringe Net
Orie
Funeral notices for Coffman infant and Miss Baker Hue
The funeral of John Coffman infant son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Coffman of Worlast was held at the residence Friday at 1 pm, with interment in Lakewood cemetery. The funeral of Miss Binnter Hue of Tallmadge who died of heart disease at home Wednesday occurred at the Congregational church in Tallmadge Friday at 1 30 pm, with interment in Tallmadge.
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John ©. Coffman
Mya
Harvey Coffman
Worlast
Lakewood
Robbery and dynamiting hit Jefferson Ohio early morning
Masked robbers dynamited a residence in Jefferson Ohio injuring no one reported, escaping with cash money and a heavy box before fleeing. They bound Watchman Jay Jones, gagged him, and directed him to tell an officer where more dynamiting would occur. The robbers then hid in a shed and warned Jones to remain quiet as they left by freight.
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Jefferson
Nadie el Robbera
Jay Jones
Jones
Nemachek Convicted Of Petty Larceny In Police Court
John Nemachek was found guilty of petty larceny after a trial hindered by his limited English. The sentence included a $25 fine and 96 days in the workhouse. The complainant Sam Huston testified that Nemachek stole items later sold, while Nemachek claimed he found the tram on a dump and did not deny the sale. The case began Thursday and continued to Friday as more evidence was sought.
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John Nemachek
Nemscick
Sam Huston
Hit
Thetate
Funk Denier
Fifty Hurt In B and O Wreck At Leewhore
Chilticothe Sept 19 a wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio South Western road at Leewhure left almost 50 injured but none fatally. Engineer Philip Row and Fireman Charter Studer were killed instantly when the Royal Blow yer train struck an open switch at high speed and the engine exploded. General Manager was in charge, aiding many hurt as the train carried revelers from the Cincinnati festival.
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Chilticothe
Baltimore & Ohio
Engleer
Philip Row
Charter Studer
Pastors Pratt and Moore Leave City Posts
It is understood Dr M B Pratt of First M E church may not return to this city or only temporarily. He seeks a larger field. Dr J W Moore of Sata st M E church will probably not return. The congregation desires the present pastor’s return but expects a larger charge elsewhere.
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M. B. Pratt
J. W. Moore
M. E
Gaudy Sock Sidelights on Board Member Wildes
A tale from the boardroom notes Guy Commissioner Wen. J. Wildes suffers a shoe mishap after flashing a gaudy pair of socks. He develops swelling and possible blood poisoning but is expected to return to duties by mid next week.
Alleged Hair Theft Ring Linked to Rothy Ryckman
County Detective James Turlsimiti pursues evidence for a state case against Rothy Ryckman accused of cutting a girl's braid on a city street. Reports say Ryckman has prior arrests in Belo, Rochest, and Ashtabula Harbor related to assaults and jewelry-like crimes, with a claimed habit of mailing braids for payment.
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James Turlsimiti
Rothy Ryckman
Little Wheeman
Ryckman
Burlison Ands
Beatty Held In Canton After Watch Theft Incident
Beatty remains in Canton for months after arrest for intoxication and related charges. A watch found on a man at the police station led to fines of $2 and costs and 80 days in the workhouse for stealing. The watch reportedly belonged to Mrs Chirnitt Row of Market Street, with Beatty accused of moving items to a different house. A separate appeal notes Miss Wells and Mrs. Ross had connections to the case.
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Frank Beatty
Seation
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Mitchell
Pittsburg Valve & Fittings Co
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Husband
Johnson
Jefferson Post Office
John Nemschek
iOnly
Wen. J. Wildes
Mr. Wildes
MX Wildes
Tig
Juory
Worl
Belo
Rochest
N.Y
Ashtabula Harbor
Beatty
Mire
Ross
Miter Wells
Fieally
le More Techplei
Heatly
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