Thaw Case Sparks New York Officials Second Arrest Bid
Special Grand Jury may indict all connected with Thaw escape. In Coaticook Quebec the police declared they believed the prisoner was Harry Kendall Thaw after Chief Bordeau questioned the jailer and confronted him with train statements. He would hold Thaw until Ottawa ruled. Letters addressed to Thaw were found at Matteawan, strengthening the identification. Canadian police planned to move the suspect to Sherbrooke as New York telegraphs sought extradition.
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United Press
Coaticoore
Quebec
Harry Kendall
John Bordeau
Bordeau
Ottawa
Kelsey
Matteawan
Harry K. Thaw
Sherbrooke
New York
Coaticooke
Liquor-licence fight over county board post heats up
The liquor license commissionership fight in the county moves a notch as Emil Kauffmann and Milo Cathon emerge in the contest while Witter faces opposition. State officials in Columbus assess the feud between Witter and Ford Weber as too heated for a clear appointment. Witter denies brewing interests influence and cites endorsements as his shield.
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Welty- Pomerene
Starkeo
Fred Witter
County Board of Two
Democratic County Executive Committee
Milo Cathon
Alliance
J. J. Whitacre
Charles A. Dougherty
Witter
Emil Kauffmann
Columbus
Koeuffmann
Frank N. Sweitzer
Cox
State Board
Ford Weber
Stark-Tuscarawas Brewing Co
Huerta Rejects Mediation Plan U.S. News
President Huerta rejects the mediation plan for Mexico cited by special envoy John Lind. President Wilson’s administration receives denial from Huerta via O Shaughnessy while Secretary Bryan is informed Lind’s note about rejection. Officials hold cautious hope that amendments might salvage mediation.
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United Press
Washington
Mexico City
John Lind
Huerta
Wilson
Mexico
O'Shaughnessy
U. S
Foreman hearing delayed no longer in Renkert case
Court refuses further postponement as Guy Haughtaling, contractor on the Renkert building, stands trial in a police court for failing to lay temporary floors. Judge Quinn overrules motions to quash affidavit and delay the case amid safety concerns and bond set at 500 dollars.
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Guy Haughtaling
Renkert
A. T. Snyder
Market-st
East Fourth-stas
Quinn
Haughtaling
Canton Business Men's Outing Adds Regional Excursion
Advertisement notes an August 20th Canton event with Cedar Point Put-in-Bay and Cleveland trips. Tickets available at Wheeling office, sales stop trains, office hours until 9. Includes free band concert at Meyers Lake tomorrow from 1 to 6 PM.
Upham Files Costly Bond as Administrator
Attorney Charlies C. Upham filed a bond of 225000 to govern the estate of the late Harry Rex, a manufacturer found dead in bed. Upham estimates personal property at 200000 and real property at 10000, with heirs to receive more than 200000. A will was not found, keeping Upham as administrator per heirs’ agreement.
Elderly man stirs crowd in winter coat at 98 degree day
In Wakefield Massachusetts an aging man named Abraham Meyers aroused the crowd by donning a long winter overcoat a turned up collar and a felt hat on a 98 degree afternoon. An advertisement announces Rand concert at Meyers Lake tomorrow from 1 to 5 p m.
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Wakefield, Maass
Abraham Meyers
Harbert Reviews City Water Data for Rate Settlement
Service Director Harbert has undertaken a systematic review of the water situation and collects bills and years of data. He says he has gathered additional information and is confident that the rate question will be settled shortly.
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Harbert
Department
Cox Fancies Columbus Man for State Library Post
Governor Cox plans to appoint Walter J. Sears of Columbus as state librarian replacing Frank N. Sweitzer. Sears owns a publishing house and serves on the Ohio State University library board. The present librarian is John Henry Newman. the board will appoint, but Cox’s preference will be followed.
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Columbus
Cox
Bull Moose
Walter J. Sears
Frank N. Sweitzer
Sears
Ohio State University
John Henry Newman
Sweitzer
Caldwell Dry Goods Co Reorganized in Columbus
The W. D. Caldwell Co. incorporated in Columbus for $100,000 by W. D. Caldwell Olivia E. Caldwell Claude E. Hutson Otto C. Lacave and others. W. D. Caldwell said the original corporation was being reorganized as he prepares to become postmaster.
Man Kidnapped 17 Years Ago Reunites With Family
Frederick Brosseau twenty four was found after being abducted by gypsies seventeen years earlier. An aunt recognized a newspaper photo and he was returned to his parents in Watertown New York after he deserted the camp.
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Watertown
N. Y
Frederick Brosseau
Electric corner cured by Canton residents ends treatment
Canton's free electric therapy corner at Springav NE and 12th NE was shut after a dangerous incident and a report of unverified cures. Authorities turned off the power and closed the corner while news notes also mention a horse mishap at Meyers Lake Park and a baby girl born to Ralph and Mrs Oberlin.
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Canton
Springav NE
12Th-St
Carlabad
Ralph Oberlin
Legislature to recognize Glynn as acting governor
United Press reports in Albany that the legislature plans to recognize Lieut. Gov Glynn as acting governor after the high court of impeachment ends. The canal board and state officials are to follow Atty Gen Carmody's opinion suspending Gov Sulzer's powers with impeachment approval. Sulzer says he will not surrender the executive chamber.
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Albany
High Court
Glynn
Canal Board
Atty
Carmody
Gov. Sulzer
Executive Chamber
Capitol
Assembly
Canton Business Men picnic trains set for Wednesday outing
Canton will host a record breaking Canton Busi ness Men's association picnic with Wheeling and Lake Erie trains departing at 6 45 am 6 am and 6 16 am for boat trips to Cedar Point or Put-in-Bay. Returns from Cleveland at 6 80 pm 8 80 pm 9 80 pm and 10 30 pm. Tickets must be bought before boarding. no sales on trains.
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Canton Business Men's Association
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Canton
Cedar Point
Put-in-Bay
George Leggett
Frank Palm
al Raber
John Tachantz
Georges Schoner
A. P. Daberko
P. Costa Hawk
Reuben Seerholtz
Italian Driver Faces Concealed Weapon Charge Over Double Cross
Joseph Taska, an Italian driver for Brown Floral Co., sits in county jail accused of carrying a concealed revolver. He claims he carried it to protect his fiancée Margaret at Meyers Lake after being double-crossed by her and a unknown rival. Taska was arrested Monday night by special policeman Fred Gruber as he watched his fiancée with another man on a park bench. The weapon was found in his shoe during the search.
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Joseph Taska
The
Brown Floral Co
Taska
Meyers Lake
Fred Gruber
Gruber
Oberlin
Correl
Tasha
Margaret
Divorce Plea Alleges Wife Visited Wine Rooms
Alfred C. Buchtel files a petition in common pleas court claiming wife Margaret frequented wine rooms with other men. He seeks separation and custody of two minor children.
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Alfred C. Buchtel
Common Pleas Court
Margaret
Rev Chenot's Sale Public Auction Near Louisville
Public sale of personal property at South Millst Louisville on Saturday Aug 23. Private sale farm of 107 acres well built and improved located three miles north of Louisville. Advt. 19 20 21.
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South Millst
Louisville
New Fast Train Service Between Canton and Cleveland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertises a new Canton Cleveland train schedule. The Canton to Cleveland train leaves at 3 30 PM and arrives 5 20 PM. A return Cleveland to Canton train departs at 9 00 AM arriving 10 40 AM.
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Cleveland
Canton
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
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Gov. Lind
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Royal Blend Coffee
UPHAM
Eieagsdee
Rand
Binger
Meyers Lake Park
L. D. Burd
Mevers Lake
Legislature
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Silent
John Edwin Nevin
Bues
Chenot
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