Lady Cook Receives Warm Welcome in New York
White haired suffrage pioneer formerly Tennessee Claflin arrives aboard the Celtic to a massive greeting. She declares faith in President Taft, plans a Washington campaign, and pledges to spend 1,000,000 on the American suffrage drive while recalling past efforts with her sister in Wall Street.
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Taft
New York
Lady Cook
Tennessee Claflin
Celtic
National Progressive Union
America
Washington
William J. Neel Rites Set After Death in Cambridge
William J. Neel died at his home on Highland Avenue after a three day pneumonia illness. Born June 15, 1840 in Monroe Township, he lived most of his life in Guernsey County and Cambridge. A Civil War veteran and member of Cambridge Second U P Church, he will be buried at Northwood Cemetery after a church service at 1 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev. R A Elliott.
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Wm. J. Neel
Highland Avenue
Monroe Township
Guernsey County
Cambridge
Cambridge Second U. P
Second U. P
R. A. Elliott
Northwood Cemetery
Devastating West Indies Hurricane Hits Florida Keys
A major hurricane from the West Indies struck southern Florida and nearby islands, causing extensive damage and loss of life. The storm damaged Key West and the Florida East Coast railway, disrupted shipping, and cut communications with the outer world as winds reached about 100 miles per hour.
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West Indies
Florida
Key West
Piorida East Coast Railway
Lower Keys
Ocean Railway
Chain of Keys
Local man Killed by B&O Freight Train at Lore City
LD Hazlett of Kimbolton dies after being struck by B and O freight No 25 westbound near Lore City. He was about 36, survived by wife and son in Kimbolton, and linked to local families. He reportedly was intoxicated and boarded the wrong train, with subsequent instructions to transfer at Lore City.
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LD. Hazlett
Kimbolton
B&o
Lore City
Ll. D. Hazlett
Kimbelton
H. F. McDonald's Undertaking Establishment
F. L. Arnold
Highland Avenue
Joe Hazlett
Joe Hazlet
Hazlett
Cambridge
Union Station
B. & O. Pasenger
Marietta
Independent ticket sought for Washington corporation petition
Washington reports an independent ticket for the Washington corporation has been petitioned. Mrs. Eleanor Jeffrey visits Chicago with her daughter and family. Byesville resident Aultman Atherton visits his parents over Sunday. C W Thompson of the South Side visits Columbus and Cleveland. Broomskill returns to Pittsburg after a visit with her parents. James Henderson of near Quaker City visits his daughter in Washington. James Fairchild and daughter of Columbus visit relatives in Washington area. Well No. 1 of The Central Guernsey.
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Eleanor Jeffrey
J. F. St. Clair
Chicago
Aultman Atherton
Byesville
C. H. Atherton
C. W. Thompson
South Side
Columbus
Cleveland
Broomskill
J. H. Swan
Pittsburg
James Henderson
Quaker City
Suit to Enjoin City on Madison Avenue Paving Assessments
Amanda Linn files in Common Pleas Court suit to halt collection of assessments for paving and sewer work on Madison Avenue and Long Street. The petition alleges defective resolutions, improper publication, faulty bidding, altered foundation costs, illegal items, and unlawful bond sales.
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Common Pleas Court
J. H. Mackey
Amanda Linn
City of Cambridge
Madison Avenue
Long Street
Board of Public Service
Council
Port E. Gibson
Ohio Supreme Court settles railroad post dispute
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled John Sullivan the valid member of the Ohio Railroad Commission, rejecting J. C. Morris whose appointment by Governor Harris did not take effect before Harmon’s tenure. The court also upheld the state Automobile law’s validity.
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Columbus
Supreme Court of Ohio
John Sullivan
Harmon
Ohio Railroad Commission
J. C. Morris
Morris
Harris
Sullivan
Supreme Court
Weather Outlook for Western PA Ohio and WV
For Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia the forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued cool temperatures through Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs likely in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s. No precipitation expected in the period.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Rizzo Trial Opens After Child Murders In Utica Court
In Utica New York on October 19 Theodore Rizzo faced a murder trial for the deaths of two Italian children. The session opened with a six hour jury selection and a guard escort as the defendant was assaulted in court by Theresa Procopio’s mother.
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Utica
N. Y
Theodore Rizzo
Rogers
Rizzo
Theresa Procopio
Fair Receipts Exceed Last Year By 400 Dollars
Guernsey County Fair Board met in Washington to hear reports from officers and committees. Secretary treasurer’s figures show gate receipts about 400 dollars more than last year, with premiums awaiting payment. Board approved improvements to grounds and buildings before next fair.
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Guernsey
May Change His Program Strong Probability That Peary May Appear
New York October 19 strong probability exists that Commander Peary will soon appear in public again after returning to civilization He had resolved not to appear until the Cook Peary controversy is settled A close friend says Peary finds his adherence to silence would yield to Cook who has delayed submitting polar data until next summer delaying the referees board ruling
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Peary
New York
Civilization
Dr. Cook
Cook
Hearst Attacks Bannard in Harlem and Bronx Gatherings
William R. Hearst accused mayoral candidate Bannard of being the chosen candidate of Woodruffians and a Knight of the Checkered Waistcoats at four meetings in Harlem and the Bronx, addressing about 8,000 listeners.
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Hearst
Bannard
New York
William R. Hearst
Mr. Bannard
Harlem
Bronx
Noble Order of Woodruffians
Pirates Off the Gulf Coast of Florida Reported Attack
Galveston Tex Oct 19 British steamship Rowanmore reports a suspected piratical attack off the east coast of Florida. Four men tried to board, the crew defended the ship, and the strange schooner Lion Face claimed shortage of food for sixteen men while its crew fled back to shore.
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Washington
Rowanmore
Wessel
Florida
Galveston
Tex
Phelan
Lee
Lion Face
Mrs. Sarah A. Cline Dies in Chattanooga at 70
Mrs. Sarah A. Cline, widow of Isaac Cline, died at her son Walter’s home in Chattanooga Tennessee Monday at 2 p.m. Funeral services were held there and her body will be sent to Cambridge for further rites at Northwood beside her husband and mother. Survived by daughter Allie and son Walter, plus daughters Mrs. Rev. Harry White of New York and Mrs. Fred Braesock of Columbus, she lived on North Third and then North Ninth streets before moving south for health reasons.
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Sarah A. Cline
Isaac Cline
Water
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cambridge
Northwood
W. V. Milligan
Allie
Walter
Harry White
New York State
Fred Brae
Sock
Columbus
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Gulf OF Mexico
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Florida Strait
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Canton
Paul H. Lawrence
Walter W. Raub
Athens
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Methodist Parsonage
James J. Patterson
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Patterson
Newton
Kan
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William Barton
J. K. Law
Kate Wyrick
A. L. Spence
J. G. Amstot
A.L. Coen
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Cumberland
Lillie Clark Todd
Alex. M. McCleary
Indianapolis
Joseph McCleary
Washington Corporation
Mackey
Spain
DR. Ferrer
Francisco Ferrer
Barcelona
Europe
Ferrer
Paris
Rome
Trieste
Brussels
Alfonso
Victoria
Martins Ferry
Mary Hzebal
Bradley
Agnes Schiller
Hzebal
John Schiller
Dillonvale
Zelenka
Gulf Coast
Sag Cline
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