Was He Crook or Straight Rev Virgil J Wallace in town
Rev Virgil J Wallace a young clerical man visited Hotel Berry and Henderson-Crider drug store claiming loss of a pocket-book. He gave inconsistent travel details and was questioned by Dr Slutz and Squire Rose who verified lodge ties. He left town with $15 from the Odd Fellows fund amid doubt over veracity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil J. Wallace
Hotel Berry
Henderson-Crider
Church of God
Sweet Valley
Penn
Slutz
Methodist Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Cleveland
Dr. Slutz
Hocking Valley
Athens
Stutz
Henderson
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
E. T. Rose
Landford Berry
Squire Rose
the Berry
Mr. Rose
Sweet Valley Lodge
Lodge
Keg Leads to Assault at Floodwood Wedding Celebration
Nelsonville July 18 William Harvey of Floodwood filed in police court Tuesday charging William Finn with carrying concealed weapons and assault after a clash at a wedding revelry. Harvey and about a dozen men had just received a wedding keg from Hugh Hoag and spread near the Black Cat saloon when Finn and Charles Messer confronted them. An altercation followed with Harvey claiming Finn struck him with brass knuckles and drew a revolver, which was wrested from Finn by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Harvey
Floodwood
William Finn
Harvey
Hugh Hoag
Elzie Rodgers
Black Cat
New Floodwood
Charles Messer
Finn
Rains Cause Damage in Western Pennsylvania
Heavy rains across western Pennsylvania in the last 24 hours caused considerable damage with several locations experiencing cloud bursts. The storms affected Pittsburg and surrounding areas, disrupting roads and property as residents assess the impact.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Wentzville business section
Fire swept through the Wentzville Missouri business section on July 18 causing extensive damage. Loss is estimated at seventy five thousand dollars and includes most of the local commerce and records. Domestic flames disrupted daily operations and the scene remained under investigation.
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Wentzville
Harris Delights in Ohio River Pleasure Trip
Curtis V. Harris returns from a week long pleasure cruise with Epileptic Hospital trustees and guests in Gallia County. The party traveled by steamer J Q Dickinson along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers visiting Huntington Belpre Marietta Charleston and Gallipolis with mayoral greetings and city tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis V. Harris
Ohio River
Joseph C. Clutts
Wellston
Gallipolis
Huntington
W. Va
Belpre
Marietta
Pt. Pleasant
Kanawha
Charleston
J. Q. Dickinson
Mr. Clutts
State Inspector Seeks Mine Safety Order in Ohio Case
Ohio relator George Harrison Inspector of Mines sues Luhrig Coal Co to stop mine operations until cages have approved safety catches. Court orders by July 28 1906 two cages equipped and two safe ingress routes provided. Notice withdrawn and each side to pay its own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison
The
Luhrig Coal Co
Alexander Cunningham
A. J. Laverty
Common Pleas
Luhiig Coal Co
Revolutionists See Temporary Peace in Guatemala and Salvador
Movements in Guatemala pause as peace talks with Salvador are arranged on the Marblehead. Insurrectionists doubt permanent settlement, fearing Cabrera’s power and preferring a change in leadership with U S and Mexican input welcomed by the upheaval’s leaders.
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Guatemala
Salvador
Mexico City
Marblehead
Central America
Cabrera
Mexico
United States
Charlemagne Tomb Opened in Aix la Chapelle
The sarcophagus of Charlemagne was opened at Emperor William I’s command to inspect two priceless fabrics and relics in good condition. Three documents dated 1481 1483 and 1861 were found with the cloths. one fabric from the late tenth century shows four elephants. A twelfth century textile was also found. Fabrics will be photographed and replaced in the tomb. The tomb had first been opened in 1000 by Otto II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlemagne
Aix-la-Chappelle
Prussia
William
Otto II
Fatal Park Hotel Fire in Pittsburg Claims Two Lives
July 18 report says two men died and three were badly injured in a blaze at the Park hotel run by Daniel Brady. The dead include James Conway of the city board of health who suffocated and Neal Connors, the hotel manager, who fell through a life net and died from injuries. Also among the injured were Sergeant Adolph Metz, Policeman James Loller, and Fireman William Dalzell. The fire started from a gas jet in the rear hallway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Park Hotel
Daniel Brady
James Conway
City Board of Health
Neal Connors
Adolph Metz
James Lawler
William Dalzell
Crossing tragedy near Linden injures Perry Barnum and wife
Mr and Mrs Perry Barnum prominent Genesee county residents were struck by a Grand Trunk passenger train at the north Linden crossing while driving from Linden Michigan on July 18. They were hurled onto the engine and dragged for a distance before falling off. both suffered serious head injuries and are believed fatally hurt.
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Linden
Mich
Perry Barnum
Genesee County
North Linden
Grand Trunk
Chef Known for Railway Café Dishes In Ohio Central Cars
A food writer praises a chef skilled in preparing meals aboard The Ohio Central cafe cars. The piece highlights quick service, flavorful dishes, and the unique dining experience offered on board trains.
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Ohio Central
Thaw Sanity Commission Sought as Defense Resumes
The World reports Harry Thaw may be declared insane and confined after a potential sanity commission. Mrs. Thaw urged Judge Olcott to resume defense directing the firm, with Olcott leaning to reengaging the defense. District Attorney Jerome reportedly faces little opposition to a commission, while alienists shown to the defense claim mental irresponsibility.
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Hotel
Lorraine
William Thaw
Olcott
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw Defense Secures Writ Restraining Evidence
The defense of Harry Thaw wins a writ of prohibition from Justice Blanchard in New York Supreme Court to stop the district attorney and the July grand jury from taking further sworn evidence against the prisoner. John Gleason filed the application. the order to show cause was returnable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Harry Thaw
Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
John Gleason
Truths and remedies from 1905 Mississippi memory
In June 1905 St Paul advertises Jake Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as healthful, offering a remembered cure from the Mississippi’s days as a brook. Cline's Pharmacy sells the remedy for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Truth
St. Paul
Mississippi
Jake Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Cline
Farewell 10 Year Tree Toads At Athletic Park
The article notes tree toads along the west side of the Athletic Park threaten willow trees. County Commissioners order the baseball management to stop their activity and police will patrol the west fence to deter fans from roosting. The piece then shifts to local notices: Wickham and Fulton nominated by acclamation for common pleas judges. Mrs. Clara Bradey Gordon found dead. Camp Pattison named in honor of Governor Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Centerbury
Emmett M. Wickham
Delaware
Thomas B. Fulton
Newark
Louis B. Houck
Columbus
John M. Pattison
Ohio National Guard
Tuscarawas County
Pattison
Court Has No Jurisdiction In Intersta te Probe
A federal grand jury in Cleveland adjourned without indictments in an interstate commerce and anti-railroad rebate inquiry. The court was found to lack jurisdiction over the alleged offenses, and all evidence will be sent to Chicago for federal action regarding Standard Oil and Lake Shore Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Federal Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
Lake Shore Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Man recalls making bricks for historic Athens school
John Hornby, 78, now living with his daughter in San Jose, recently revisited Athens after twenty two years. He revealed he made the bricks for the old school building in 1854, claiming a 300000 brick contract with 50000 hard burned bricks. He visited graves of two sons and noted few familiar landmarks remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hornby
San Jose
Calif
Hornby
Athens
Messenger
Joseph Norton
Mill Street
Rock-rifle
State Mining Department Yearly Report Highlights Coal Stats
Columbus Ohio July 12 1906 Chief Inspector of Mines George Harrison filed the annual report for 1905 with Governor Harris. It details coal production 2 834 657 tons up 1 260 842 and 44 193 workers across 235 mines with 214 motors and 1 146 mining machines. Fatal accidents 114 serious 372 minor 171 total casualties 657.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George Harrison
Department of Mines
Harris
Department
R. M. Daseltine
Woman's Two Husbands Meet in Cincinnati
Two men claim Mrs. Joseph Moran as their wife. Moran says she married him 16 years ago after eloping from Maysville Kentucky when she was 13. Thomas Connors says he married her on June 1 and the men learned of each other at a ball game after Connors showed a picture of his bride.
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Cincinnati
Joseph Moran
Moran
Aberdeen
Ohio
Maysville
Thomas Connors
Connors
Amalgamated Window Glass Workers and Flatteners Adjourn
Cleveland news reports the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America and the Flatteners and Cutters organization committees adjourned without effecting the proposed merger. The move surprised observers as ratification of minor details by joint committees was all that remained.
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Cleveland, O
Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America
Flatteners and Cutters Organization
Lawsuits Filed Against United States Coal Company
Two damage suits were filed in Steubenville against the United States Coal company. Regina Satery seeks 5000 for injuries after guards shot into her house hitting her leg. Maria Moravetcki seeks 1100 for bullets fired into her home. The actions stem from the Bradley shooting incident.
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Sue Coal Company
Steubenville
United States Coal Company
Regina Satery
Maria Moravetcki
Bradley
Worst Rainstorm Strikes Ohio Valley in Years
A 12 hour rainstorm across the Ohio valley caused widespread damage. Railroads on the Ohio side were washed out, streetcars halted until nine, crops damaged, and livestock swept into creeks and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Piles Remedy Promises Cure in 6 to 14 Days
An ad touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching burning bleeding and protruding conditions. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure within six to fourteen days, priced at 50 cents.
Painter pleads guilty to bigamy in Columbus police court
William M. Painter pleaded guilty to a bigamy charge in Police court Tuesday in Columbus Ohio. He was held to the grand jury under a bond of four hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William M. Painter
Bryan to be entertained by Chicago Democratic clubs
Iroquois and Jefferson Democratic clubs arrange events for William J. Bryan in Chicago on his return from Europe. A luncheon and afternoon reception by the Iroquois club are planned, and a large banquet at the Auditorium hotel by the Jefferson club will invite club members and Democrats from the region.
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Chicago
Wm. J. Bryan
Europe
Bryan
Jefferson Club
Auditorium Hotel
Two Women Charged With First Degree Murder
In Seattle on July 18 Hather Mitchell and Mrs Maud Creffield were formally charged with murder in the first degree for George Mitchell’s death. Prosecutor McIntosh filed the information jointly against both women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Hather Mitchell
Maud Creffield
George Mitchell
Esther
McIntosh
Typhoid Outbreak Ties to Evarts Celebration
In Ipswich 8 D on July 18 reports show over 100 typhoid cases traced to lemonade served at a local celebration. Water from an old unused well supplied the drink, triggering the outbreak in the community.
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Ipswich
Evarts
Navy transfers Bancroft to Treasury for training duties
The navy department announced that the gunboat Bancroft has been transferred to the treasury department. Her name will be removed from the naval list and she will be used as a training ship for revenue cutter cadets.
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Washington
Navy Department
Bancroft
Treasury Department
Naval List
Revenue Cutter
Wool theft at Flemming wool house in Amesville
G L Flemming found thieves had entered his wool house during the night. Wool was taken from a large pile and the exact amount remains unknown until re weighing. Entry was gained by tampering with the stable lock.
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Amesville
G. L. Flemming
Pratt Street Mission Hosts Week of Evening Services
The Pratt Street Mission conducts daily services this week with special sermons and music drawing attendees. Dedicatory services are planned for Sunday August 5 with preparations underway for events of notable interest.
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Pratt Street Mission
Wiedemann Beers Endorsement by Walter Josten Agent
For family use the Wiedemann's beers are unequalled. They possess the greatest amount of nutriment and are absolutely pure. Take no other brand. Walter Josten, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann’s
Walter Josten
Shutdown at Lubrig Mines Over Missing Safety Devices
The Lubrig Coal Company mines were shut Tuesday by State Mine Inspector George Harrison because cages in the shafts lack required safety devices. No strike is reported. talks with the inspector aim to resume operations within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubrig
Lubrig Coal Company
George Harrison
Ohio
Luhrig
Vet Dr D C Snow Buys East State Street Blacksmith Shop
Dr D C Snow the veterinarian has purchased the blacksmith shop of Mr Thomas Walburn on East State street and will run the shop in conjunction with his veterinary business with Mr Cullums and Mr Brooks continuing as smiths.
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D. C. Snow
Thomas Walburn
East State Street
Cullums
Mr. Brooks
Smiths
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Wm. Finn
Campbell Block
Woodworth
Dover Town
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Ford White
Matte
Wan
Ball Park
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Darrtown
Camp Pattison
Youngstown
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