Exhume of Navy Lieutenant Sutton Leaves Questions
The body of Lieutenant James N. Sutton Jr was exhumed at Arlington for an autopsy by Navy physicians. The death from a bullet wound was described as clear cut by Mrs Suttons lawyer who argued it was not a matter of personal safety. The body was reinterred after ground consecration by a Catholic priest.
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Washington
James N. Sutton, Jr
Annapolis
Arlington Cemetery
Navy Department
Young Sutton
Polar polemics flare as Cook and Peary clash
New York Sept 14 That polar dispute over the arctic claims continues to intensify with Dr. Cook returning home and Commander Peary in contact with correspondents two streams of conflicting assertions pour into a city already heated by debate. Commentary supports both sides and the belief that Peary would gain navy backing remains uncertain.
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New York
Cook
Peary
United States Navy
Bryan Delivers Dallas Address On North Pole Discovery
William J. Bryan arrived in Dallas from Mission and will speak here tomorrow. He joked about polar exploration politics noting that Democrats are accustomed to cold, suggesting they would thrive in North Pole conditions.
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Dallas
Tex
William J. Bryan
Mission
North Pole
Bryan
Coal Prosperity Foreseen by Ohio Miners Leader
Pres. Wm. Green predicted coal prosperity for the coming winter amid strong industry sentiment. He cited potential car shortages as a safety valve that could temper demand, while expecting steady jobs for miners and good coal prices. Green attended meetings in Coshocton and Cleveland with industry officials and operators.
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Pres. WM. Green
Pres
Wm. Green
Coshoct
Ohio
Green
Cleveland
Hodge Eagleson Struck Ill at Washington High
In Washington Ohio on September 14 Hodge Eagleson son of Rev A fell suddenly ill at school after a minor finger cut. He convulsed, was treated by Dr Thompson and Dr Stout, and his mother was notified. He improved overnight and doctors expect recovery if convulsions do not recur.
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Washington
Ohio
Hodge Eagleson
Thompson
Stout
Barton
Eagleson
Officers make second windup of alleged bootleggers
Deputy Sheriff John S. Berry and Police Officer John Middleton conducted a second raid within a week on alleged Roge County Local Option law violators. Six arrests were made including Cliff Weaver who had been released Saturday on bond and was arrested again on a second charge. News that F H Lewis had fled the town raised uneasy speculation about continued probate docket cases and further arrests.
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John S. Berry
John Middleton
Roge County
Cliff Weaver
F. H. Lewis
Wheeling Avenue
Charles
Miss Elkins Word the Only Hitch in Duke’s Marriage
Paris reports the delay in the marriage of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Likins hinges on Miss Elkins. An official says royal consent could be granted if she accepts, with the king and royal family offering rank privileges for her. The fate of the match rests with her decision, potentially speeding the union.
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Paris
Abruzzi
Katherine Likins
Miss Elkins
Flying omnibus proposed by French engineer in Paris
Paris on September 14 reports Francis Laur an inventor announces a flying omnibus for passengers and freight and has asked Paris city council for a franchise. He claims French patents exist but will reveal machine details after foreign patents are secured.
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Paris
Francis Laur
Roger Kerrigan and Family Return From Sulpher Visit
Roger Kerrigan and family of Love City have returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Sulpher 8 D.
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Roger Kerrigan
Family of
Love City
Sulpher, 8, D
Peary rushed departure parts with Cook ahead claim
Captain Bergstresser recalls Captain Peary hurriedly loading supplies aboard the Roosevelt at North Sydney in 1908. Professor Marvin, later lost at sea, told him Peary feared Dr. Cook was ahead and ordered a rapid exit without storing provisions.
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Bergstresser
North Sydney
Peary
Roosevelt
Cook
Arctic
Harrisburg
Ross G. Marvin
Cornell University
E. R. Bergstresser
Camp Hill
Cumberland County
Dr. Cook
Nova Scotia Steel Company
Professor Marvin
Arctic Ocean
Marvin
Nightclub Tragedy in Harrisburg Ends in Double Shootout
Thomas Dwyer a steward at the Owls club was shot by Wells W. Detweiler a fellow member after a drunken night and quarrels over money. Detweiler bought a revolver across the street and fired twice at Dwyer as his wife tried to warn him. Dwyer died twenty minutes later. Detweiler was arrested at the scene after admitting the shooting.
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Harrisburg
Thomas Dwyer
Owls Club
Wells W. Detweiler
Detweiler
Dwyer
New Smuggling Scheme Uncovered In Wireless Warning
New York dispatch reports Mr. Loeb exposing a smugglers’ practice using wireless telegraphy to warn inbound passengers of customs scrutiny. A recent case saw a passenger declare a $30,000 diamond necklace intended to slip through duties after such warnings.
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New York
Loeb
J G Bair Leaves Mast Wheeling Avenue for Freeport Visit
J G Bair of Mast Wheeling Avenue departed Tuesday morning to visit relatives in Freeport.
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J. G. Bair
Mast Wheeling Avenue
Freeport
Bank President Castles Ends His Life in New York
John W. Castles, president of Union Trust Co of New York with a $1,000,000 capital, was found dead in his Grand Union hotel room after slashing his throat. Officials said illness and nervous breakdown caused the act. Alexander S. Cochran stressed the death bore no financial relation to the bank.
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New York
John W. Castles
Union Trust Company
South
Grand Union Hotel
Alexander S. Cochran
Death toll rises as wall collapse follows Penn avenue fire
In Pittsburg on Sept 14 one man is dead and another missing after the Blanck storage house ruin on Penn avenue near Station street collapses. Eight injured are reported, with several people feared buried beneath debris as the three story Cella hotel and adjoining structures were crushed.
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Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Station Street
Cella
Peterboro Wins Second Money in Ohioland Race
E. E. Smith reports from Burton Ohio that his horse Peterboro took second money in a Friday race there. Peterboro is entered in Ravenna Thursday and Swift wind is slated for Lisbon Friday this week.
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E. E. Smith
Burton, O
Peterboro
Ravenna
Swiftwind
Lisbon
Weather outlook for West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania
Today west Virginia reports fair skies with increasing cloudiness. Western Pennsylvania remains fair today with increasing clouds and moderate south winds. Ohio anticipates fair conditions today with increasing clouds and showers by night.
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Taft Leaves on Trip to Boston and Chicago
President Taft ends summer vacation and departs Beverly for Boston aboard his motor car. Mrs Taft plans to stay through November 16 awaiting his return to Washington as he prepares for a Wesleyan University installation in Middletown Conn.
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Beverly
Mass
Boston
Board of Trade
Washington
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Detective Lewis Gets Cold Feet In Rose Law Case
Deputy Sheriff Berry and Officer Middleton arrested Cliff Weaver and Lake Braden on warrants for violating the Rose law. Hearings were postponed as Prosecutor’s key witness F. H. Lewis was not available. A bench warrant was issued for Lewis after weeks of unsuccessful searching.
East Ohio Conference Opens in Canton
The East Ohio Conference of the M E church meets at Simpson church Canton September 15 to 20 with Bishop David H Moore presiding. Districts include Cleveland Canton Akron Youngstown Steubenville Cambridge and Barnesville. Welcome speakers include Dr J C Smith and Dr George S Jackson.
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Canton
East Ohio
M. E
Simpson Church
David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Akron
Youngstown
Steubenville
Cambridge
Barnesville
J. C. Smith
George &. Jackson
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Steward
Taft
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Windy City
Detective Lewis
Berry
Lake Braden
John 8
Middleton
Luccock
Nining
Lewis
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Terian Church
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H. W. Dewey
N. Church
W. O. Hawkins
Byesville
Delbert Merrill
Salesville
Dr. Church
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