Shortage in Athens county funds blamed on former officials
Athens county treasurer books reveal a total shortage of 71378.69 with former treasurers Bidison Hickman and others cited for large deficits. Auditor's and treasurer's offices tampered with, grand jury to meet May 15, and investigations into university dormitory fund misuse loom.
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Ohio
E. A. Dover
Athens
FB. B. Biddison
W. G. Hickman
Athens County Grand Jury
Guilbert
Ohio University
David H. Moore
Moore
Disturbances in Poland and Violence at May Day Protests
Report describes nearly 100 killed or wounded by Russian troops during May day demonstrations in Poland. Violence spreads to Lodz with claims of provocation, and Poland faces rumors of revolt. Other items note a bank robbery in Kenrick Oklahoma, a protective shooting in a bank case, a ferry fire in China, and a protest over a postmaster appointment linked to a senator’s family.
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Poland
Lodz
Fank
Kenrick
Justice Davis
Chadwick
Olerk
Olda
Beckwick
Defimet Oher- Jin Bank
Caseie L. Chadwick
Naval Developments in the China Sea Create Tense Impasse
The week’s naval scene shows Admiral Rojestvensky awaiting Nebogatoff’s reinforcement before pursuing Togo or attempting a harbor dash near Vladivostok. French Kamranh Bay reports say he stands outside the three mile limit awaiting joiners, while rumors swirl about Nebogatoff’s treasure fleet heading to bolster him. Japan’s Togo keeps ships distant from trade routes and for mosas island is under martial law, suggesting waiting actions rather than open conflict. The neutrality dispute with France appears settled with limited diplomatic protest, and Japan faces strategic choice: go it alone and dictate terms, or risk a broader war with England and France dragging in. Abolishment of the grand jury is approved for Minnesota, a constitutional mandate argument passing with 127,000 votes in favor. A fire destroys the Condon-Lone Bloom and Lumber plant at Horton, West Virginia, burning the town’s lumber district. Edward Kennedy, a Great Northern firefighter known for his health, collapses while on duty in Minneapolis.
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Luttle
Togo
Vidivostok
Nebogatoff
Rojestyensky
Kamranh Bay
Japan
France
Annam
Admiral Togo
Formosa
Formosan
Tokio
Jose
England
Russia
Dozens Die in War saw Clash Between Troops and Workmen
In War saw Russian Poland clashes between troops and workmen at Zelazna Jerosehingka streets left thirty one dead and many wounded. Cavalry halted a workmen procession while infantry fired. A later collision at Alotegi Sosnowa streets also reported. A military patrol fired on a crowd, killing or wounding twenty. Easter customs and widespread drinking aided unrest, with agitators fueling disorder amid strikes in major Russian cities.
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Warsaw
Russian Poland
Zelazna
Jerosehingka
Alotegi Sosnowa
Russia
Upy
St. Petersburg
Mosco
Earthquakes in India Wreck Towns Killing Thousands
The text reports catastrophic Indian earthquakes with fatalities around 15,000 and possible higher. Dharmsala, Mussoorie, Simla, Lahore, and Delhi suffer severe damage and loss of life. European casualties noted. two Americans harmed. The piece references Lisbon 1755 and other historic quakes for comparison.
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India
Dharmsala
Lahore
Delhi
Assam
Bengal
Lisbon
Portugal
Cahiblria
The Man Who Loves Words
Richard Le Gallienne cites Harper's Magazine on lovers of language noting poets seek a perfect passage. He recalls Thackeray shouting genius after Colonel Newcome’s death as proof that the dream exists only when set down in words.
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Richard le Gallienne
Harper's Magazine
Thackeray
Colonel Newcome
Diabetes cure claimed for Dodd's Kidney Pills
A Texas resident declares Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his diabetes and claims the product has helped many others. He says seven boxes restored his ability to work and attributes full recovery to diet adherence. The testimonial touts Dodd's pills as a cure for diabetes and related kidney diseases.
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Clayton
Texas
J. H. Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Dodd
Bright
He Thought It Might Do
Patrick, a Celtic carpenter, accepts an order and struggles with a shop clerk's joke about mis-sized glass. He negotiates by combining two panes of windy-glass while considering the customer’s request and possible misfit.
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Patrick
The Wily Japanese tale at the door of New Orleans States
Minister Takapira shares a humorous story about two women debating Japan. They claim Japanese students cheat by paying for one tuition yet learning enough for two or three, highlighting xenophobic humor in a school context.
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Frederick J. Wileun
United States
New York
Sever Oaks
Takapira
New Orleans
Cure for grip praised by Camden county farmer
Mr William A Newman of Sagrada Missouri describes eight year grip ordeal with head heart and stomach symptoms including deafness hissing sounds and liver pain He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing him after first trying doctors and other remedies The pills allegedly drove the grip from the body and he claims his health improved notably at three months They are sold by every druggist
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Laat
Newman
Grip
Mr. Newman
Dr. Williams
William A. Newman
Camden County
Sagrada
Missouri
Week's Trade Review Shows Broader Activity and Higher Demand
R. G. Dun & Co weekly trade review notes seasonable progress and diversified business, with increased working forces and capital. Grain marketing up 50 percent from last year, shipments nearly tripled, livestock and hides arrivals liberal, packing vigorous, and unrelated sectors showing improvement amid favorable agricultural conditions.
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Weekly Review of
Chicago
RK. G. Dun & Co
Board of Trade
Commodity prices across cities in 19th century markets
Chicago cattle ranges 4.00 to 6.50, hogs 4.00 to 5.30, sheep 3.00 to 5.25. grains include wheat No 2 at 88 to 90 cents, corn No 2 at 45 to 47 cents. hay timothy 8.50 to 13.50, butter 22 to 25 cents, eggs 15 to 18 cents, potatoes 18 to 27 cents. Similar quotes for Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York markets across cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye barley and seed.
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Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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