Desperate battle as Athens officers trap three safe crackers
Three men George Woods James Watkins and Henry Williams were captured in Athens after a dramatic pursuit from Pomeroy. A gunfight at the crossing left Watkins wounded in the leg and led to Woods and Williams being jailed. The trio reportedly fled with burglar tools and about five hundred dollars in mixed coin. Officers chased across bridges fields and woods with a hot sun bearing down, recovering part of the loot and one man missing in the hills west of town.
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Watkins
Athens County
Woods
George Woods
James Watkins
Henry Williams
Athens
Marshal Finsterwald
Woodruff
Williams
Warkles
Canaanville
Swhngeman & Rodel’s
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio River
West Virginia
Finsterwald
Ils
Jal
Woodrait
Margarets Creek
Sais
AMITI
Pal
Athena
B.&o
SM. Lewis
Finsterwatd
Garreld Hope
I & ML
Hope
Sayre
Swingeman & Rodel
Two More Safe-Blowers in Pomeroy Crime Probe
Pomeroy officers believed four strangers loitered around local saloons days before a safe blowing in Athens. On Thursday evening two men matching the Pomeroy suspects were seen in Athens paying with small change and avoiding crowds. Deputy Charles Creamer identified a cock-eyed man among them, confronted him in Farrell's saloon, and drew his revolver when a struggle ensued. The incident escalated as the stranger drew a pistol and Creamer fled to summon help.
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Meigs County
Hamilton
Wilock
Arnold
Athens
Melpa County
Washington Street
Warren
Dr. Alderman
College Street
Canaanvile
West Virginia
Pomeroy
Charles
Creamer
Farrell
Union Street
Congress Street
Congress
Athens County Shootout Fells Two Burglar Suspects
In Sunnyside a rapid pursuit by Pom eroy officers led to a night battle near Cook's Crossing. Finsterwald Bert Carskaden and deputies pursued James Watkins and Henry Williams, who were wounded and captured after a high speed exchange of fire. Authorities recovered burglar tools and cash totaling 46 in silver and coins. Watkins and Williams were jailed in Athens after medical aid was summoned.
McKinley and the Great Issues of the Campaign
The message defends the Republican platform, praising the gold standard, sound money, and the 1900 election results. It contrasts Republican principles with Silver and Populist proposals, emphasizes protection and reciprocity, and notes gains in governance, currency stability, and national prosperity under Republican policy. The letter appeals for continued leadership to sustain economic growth and public faith in fiscal policy.
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People's Party
Atatute
Honda
Silver Party
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Oliver
Pat
Gmother
Lazar
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