Love Led To Bank Hold Up Ends On Union Station Train
A Barnesville National Bank holdup suspect named George Barlow of Coalton Jackson County was arrested on westbound train No 19 at Union Station by Chief Long and officers. He faced a $500 grand jury bond after arraignment by Mayor Baker and was jailed in St. Clairsville. A woman named Leotta West accompanied him and was released.
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Barnesville National Bank
Frank Harrison
Union Station
Long
Middleton
Churchman
Coulter
Barnesville
Petticord
George Barlow
Coalton
Jackson County
Leotta West
Barlow
Baker
St. Clairsville
W. E. Bean
Pennsylvania Lines
Roosevelt Says Goodbye at Grace Reformed Church
In Washington President Roosevelt attends farewell reception at Grace Reformed Church. He notes pleasure of worship and that he never missed communion while in the city. A mounted cornerstone piece, gifted by the mason, is among his treasured tokens. Services end with How Firm a Foundation.
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Washington
Little White Stone Grace Reformed Church
Roosevelt
Henry Vignaud Resigns As Paris Embassy Secretary
Paris February 10 Henry Vignaud secretary of the American embassy at Paris has resigned effective March 31. He cites advanced age as the reason and at seventy nine he is the eldest member of the American diplomatic corps abroad. A fund of 25000 is raised by prominent Americans including Leo P Morton Whitelaw Reid J Gordon Bennett Ferdinand Blumenthal Andrew Carnegie John Harjes T J Coolidge Henry White J P Morgan and others to aid his remaining years.
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Paris
Henry Vigraun
Roosevelt
Vignaud
Leo P. Morton
Whitelaw Reid
J. Gordon Bennett
Ferdinand Blumenthal
Andrew Carnegie
John Harjes
T. J. Coolidge
Henry White
J. P. Morgan
Railroads defend alleged coal trade restraint conspiracy
New York and Philadelphia report that the anthracite railroads opened their defense in court against government charges of conspiring to restrain hard coal trade. The government notes that of 76,000,600 tons produced, about 21 percent came from independents, with most of that tonnage controlled by the railroads when coal leaves the mines.
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New York
Philadelphia
Weathering a Wet Winter Night
A rhythmic rustic note warns that rain leaves streets slick but town dry while bottles lie idle by the sidewalks. The verse vows steady steps and walking in the road, promising the icy spell won’t endure and spring songs will return.
Smoky City Voting in Pittsburg Mayor Race
Pittsburg voters face a mayoral contest among William A. Magee Republican William H. Stevenson Civic party and Dr George R Herst Democrat The incumbent George W Guthrie Democrat led a reform wave three years ago Allegheny annexation shapes a heavy Republican tendency Stevenson aligned with reformers and nonpartisan city government Magee seems favored as election nears
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
William A. Magee
William H. Stevenson
Civic
George R. Herst
Stevenson
Magee
George W. Guthrie
Quake Destroys Sivas Buildings. Thirty Dead
Constantinople Feb 16 report says a strong earthquake razed government buildings and homes in Sivas the vilayet capital. Officials confirm about thirty people killed and many injured with rescue efforts under way.
Esau Stevens Sentenced to One Year in Prison
In Common Pleas Court a Byesville man Esau Stevens pleaded guilty to inducing illicit intercourse after being bound over from Squire Lindsey's court. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Attorney J W Smallwood represented him.
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Common Pleas Court
Esau Stevens
Byesville
Squire Lindsey
Ships Meet Today On The Atlantic
New York reports the battleship fleet and the Admiral Arnold squadron will meet in the Atlantic about 1000 miles east of Hampton Roads shortly after noon today. The returning warships could reach Hampton Roads by Sunday or even Saturday afternoon and may perform fleet evolutions after joining.
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New York
Arnold
Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Connecticut
Sleet storm damages trees and window in Washington
A severe sleet storm in Washington causes widespread damage to trees with an enormous limb crashing through a living room window at 5S. B. Lawrences home. No injuries reported. The Guernsey County Fair dates were set for September 28 to October 1.
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Washington
B. Lawrence
Guernsey
New System Is A Paying One
Columbus Ohio February 16 five hundred bids from Ohio banks for deposits of state funds in process of tabulation indicate the state will receive fifty thousand dollars more annually than it has been getting This is due largely to higher proposals for active deposits which are subject to check Heretofore banks in the absence of a competitive bidding system have paid fourteen per cent New bids run as high as 255 per cent Bids for inactive funds range from 2 per cent to 410 per cent The funds will be let March 1
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Columbus
Ohio
Liberty Bell Crack Extends Threatens Pacific Trip
Report from Philadelphia dated February 16 describes a seventeen inch extension of the Liberty Bell crack. The second crack nears the bell’s top and a jolt could split the relic in half, prompting renewed efforts to halt its planned coast voyage.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Governor Gillett backs census to curb Japanese immigration
After anti-Japanese bills were defeated in the California legislature Governor Gillett expressed satisfaction and pledged to tighten emigration limits. He ordered a census of Japanese residents in California to determine if an exclusion act is needed and to urge Congress accordingly.
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California
Gillett
Japan
Congress
Sleets Fall Triggers Coast to Coast Accidents in Guernsey
Heavy sleet across Guernsey County caused dangerous travel and numerous accidents. R B Moore, insurance agent, fractured wrist after slipping on a West Gomber Avenue porch. Dr Sawyer of Kimbolton reportedly broke a leg in a fall. Nellie Bowen suffered painful bruises from a porch slip, no fractures.
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Guernsey CO
Guernsey County
R. B. Moore
West Gomber Avenue
Harrison
Fire in Great Northern tunnel disrupts service near Teton
Great Falls Montana February 16 a fierce fire rages in the Great Northern tunnel at Teton station fifty miles east of Great Falls. Fire crews work without water to check the flames. The tunnel likely burned out and the road may be blocked for days.
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Great Falls
Mont
Great Northern Railroad
Teton Station
Newark Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt
Mrs Charles McWilliams attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid at her Newark home. She was taken to her parents home on Brown's Heights last evening with her husband and father and was reported resting very well this afternoon.
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Nellie Bowen
W. W. Bowen
South Eleventh Street
J. W. Ringer
Charles McWilliams
Newark
J. C. Anker
Brown's Heights
Flores Theater Fire Kills Hundreds in Acapulco
A wooden Flores theater in Acapulco packed with over 1,000 spectators caught fire during a governor's visit. Many died instantly as exits were few and panic ensued. bodies were burned beyond recognition. Firefighters confined efforts to nearby buildings, with government offices and mail saved.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Damian Flores
State of Guerra
Telegarms
Columbus Legislature Debates Tax and Liquor Measures
In Columbus on Feb 16 the General Assembly opened after a recess. The House introduced an eight million dollar budget for state departments and institutions. The Senate focuses on the Dean bill amending the Rose county option law allowing wet cities in dry counties to retain saloons. Legislators receive many letters pro and con. Russell proposes fines for lobbyists and imprisonment for contact on grounds. Schurz introduces a Dill to offset county losses from the Dow tax change.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Wood
Public
Senate
Russell
Wayne County
Schurz
Madison County
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Goodby
Henry Vignaud
Smoky City
I Voting
Allegheny County
Mayor Guthrie
Constantinople
Sivas
Vilayet
S. B. Lawrence
Washington Fair
Liberty Bell
Frohman
Daniel Frohman
Lyceum Theater
Margaret Illington
Edward J. Bowes
San Francisco
I. W. Keenan
Kimbolton
Sawyer
Keenan
L. E
Massillon
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Brewster
Orrville
Mex
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