Cleveland Dead Former President Died in Princeton Home
Former President Grover Cleveland died Wednesday morning at Westland in Princeton New Jersey. Funeral services are set for Friday at five o clock with private arrangements. He will be buried in Princeton cemetery beside Ruth Cleveland. Only Esther and Richard Cleveland will attend from Tam worth. Esther and Richard arrived with Mrs Findley.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Westland
Ruth
Tamworth
N. H
Esther
Richard
John F. Findley
President Findley
New York University
Marion
Francis
Perrine
Lakewood
Woman Admits Store Robberies in Springfield Ohio
Mrs Henry R Dosch, wife of a dentist, admits stealing from stores for three years in Springfield. She destroyed stolen goods to hide the crime and exonerated another woman. Dr Woosch left town after learning of the trouble and plans not to return. They have several children.
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Springfield
Henry R. Dosch
North Fountain Avenue
Woosch
Paralyzed ex-clown commits self immolation in Columbus home
Charles Bench once with Barnum and Bailey, now a paralytic, set papers aflame in his sister Mrs. Kate Deaver’s house in Columbus. He died after a heroic, smoke filled struggle. Mrs. Deaver suffered severe facial and hand burns as the fire crew arrived.
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Columbus
Charles Bench
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Kate Deaver
Deaver
Rendh
Farmer Zipfel Found Hanged on Hanover Township Farm
The body of 58 year old John Zipfel, a Hanover township farmer, was found hanging from a wild cherry tree on James A. Black’s farm in Hanover township. Zipfel’s neck was broken, suggesting he jumped after securing the rope to a limb. Family cites heat as a factor impacting his mind.
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Hamilton
Jung
John Zipfel
Hanover Township
James A. Black
James Black
Clayton Furrey
George Gowjer
Zipfer
Bradley Held to Jury in Charge of Illegal Commission Firm
Dyson Bradley promoter of Bradley Carter & Company bound over to the grand jury by U S Commissioner Johnston on a $1000 bond. He cannot post the bond and will be taken to Cincinnati then Denver for custody by Marshal Lewis as authorities pursue him.
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Bradley
Columbus
Dyson Bradley
Bradley, Carter & Company
United States
Johnston
Cincinnati
Marshal Lewis
Denver
Colo
Runaway Hayrake Fatality Near Newark Colorado
Aubrey Carlett a 14 year old girl daughter of Edward Carlett of Homer died three hours after being dragged by runaway horses Friday June 30 in Newark Colorado She was driving a team when the neck yoke broke and the rake tongue fell to the ground frightening the horses causing the girl to fall before the rake in a deadly accident
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Newark
Aubrey
Edward Carlett
Homer
Immel Sentenced to Four Years for Bribery Plea
Fred J Immel known as Honest Red pleaded guilty to two charges of accepting bribes from contractors while on the Columbus board of public service. He was sentenced to four years in the Ohio penitentiary and fined $1,000 plus costs.
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Immel
Columbus
Fred J Immel
Honest Red
Columbus Board of Public Service
Ohio Penitentiary
Child Fatally Burned Playing With Matches
In Napoleon Ohio on June 30 a 3 year old child playing on a bed with matches set clothes on fire. The child was fatally burned and perished. Mrs. Lew Young smelled smoke and found the blaze.
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Napoleon, O
Lew Young
Lad Crushed by Cars Near Piqua
12 year old Walter Frazier of Corning lies at the Odd Fellows' home in Springfield with his right leg badly ground up after attempting to board a Big Four train to Sandusky. He refuses to explain how the accident occurred.
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Piqua
Walter Frazier
Odd Fellows
Springfield
Sandusky
Hotel Gottfried proprietor suicide in Upper Sandusky
David Isaacs, owner of Hotel Gottfried in Upper Sandusky, shot himself in the mouth while guests dined below on June 30. He lay on a couch in a room above the dining area and died. no cause is known.
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Upper
Sandusky
Gottfried
David Isaacs
Sherman on the Mend
Cleveland June 30 The condition of Representative James S Sherman Republican candidate for vice president continues to improve.
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Sherman
Cleveland
James S Sherman
Foreign-born man jailed in Barton stabbing spree
Julius Beras, a foreigner, is in jail at St. Clairsville charged with murdering John Clair and injuring Steve Nope, Steve Batek, and Steven Salek during a boardinghouse row in Barton across the river from Wheeling. The incident left Nope believed to be dying at Wheeling Hospital.
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Wheeling
Julius Beras
St. Clairsville
Barton
John Clair
Steve Nope
Steve Batek
Steven Salek
Beras
Dowling Denies Thaw Removal From Matteawan Asylum
Justice Dowling refused Harry K Thaw's bid to be moved from Matteawan State Asylum for the Criminal Insane. The ruling states removal could occur only after proper observation and by state authorities if found appropriate.
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Dowling
New York
Justice Dowling
Harry K Thaw
Matteawan State Asylum
Dozens Die or Be Injured in Widespread 19th Century Incidents
Reports from cities across the country describe disasters and crimes including a major grocery store explosion in San Francisco killing four and injuring three, a tornado in Clinton Minnesota killing seven and injuring fifty, and a freight rail wreck near Lofty Pennsylvania. Other items note fires in Newark and Philadelphia, drownings, murders, suicides, and industrial labor actions affecting rail shops and mines.
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John K. McIntire
Dayton
John Sweny
San Francisco
Seaboard
Maryland Steel Company
Newark
N. J
Gilmore & O'Keefe
John Fenesess
Canonsburg
Clinton
Minn
William Banfield
Wellston
Dayston
Lum Kee
Lorain
China
Lofty
Raup
London
England
Philadelphia
Chicago
Governor Proclaims Half Mast, Office Closure for Cleveland Death
Columbus, June 30. Governor Harris sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs. Cleveland and issued a proclamation ordering the flag at half mast on the Statehouse. He directed all state offices to close during the hours of the funeral.
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Columbus
Cleveland
Harris
Grover Cleveland Laid To Rest In Princeton Cemetery
Grover Cleveland was buried in Princeton New Jersey after a simple Presbyterian service. President Roosevelt and family attended the grave side as mourners watched the burial. A benediction was read and friends cast shovels of earth into the grave before the cortege departed.
Fire at Nepton Ky Station Destroys Multiple Buildings
A June 30 blaze at Nepton near Maysville Kentucky caused an estimated 75000 dollars in damage. The Louisville and Nashville depot Daugherty's flour mill a large livery stable a blacksmith shop and several other buildings were destroyed. The fire is thought to have incendiary origin.
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Burns
Maysville
Nepton
Louisville & Nashville
Daugherty
Market quotes from East Buffalo and other cities in 19th century notes
East Buffalo cattle and hog prices list by grade and weight across several cities including Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland and Boston. Prices cover cattle steers cows bulls stockers calves and milkers with ranges and regional variance. Additional lines note sheep lambs hogs and grain futures with assorted No 2 red wheat and corn quotes.
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East Buffalo
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Toledo
Governor Johnson Declares He Will Not Seek Vice Presidency
Des Moines June 30 Governor Johnson insists he will not go to Denver for the national convention and will pursue the presidential nomination instead He says he will attend Denver only as a representative and will not accept second place if Bryan is chosen He emphasizes he is a candidate for the presidential nod and would not pursue any other position.
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Johnson
Des Moines
Denver
Minnesota
Bryan
Gray's Backers Visit Bryan in Nebraska
Josiah Marver of Bloomington and J. R. Beamish of Philadelphia arrived in Lincoln to visit William Jennings Bryan. They claimed no missionary work for Gray but believe he has a chance to win and that Bryan's support may be overestimated. They assess Governor Johnson of Minnesota as a weaker rival than Bryan and Gray.
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Gray
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
George Gray
Josiah Marver
Bloomington
Del
J. R. Beamish
Philadelphia
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Judge Gray
Bran
Mr. Marvel
Johnson
Minnesota
Marvel
Coler Backs Gompers Plank At Democratic Meet
Brooklyn president Bird S. Coler arrived in New York for the Denver convention as head of the Brooklyn delegation. He backs an anti injunction plank or Gompers plank favoring no injunction on trivial grounds and jury trials for contempt. Coler supports Bryan and will pass Lincoln en route to Denver at Nebraska requests. Brooklyn delegates face contest from P H McCarren and followers.
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Coler
Bryan
Lincoln
Denver
Brooklyn
P. H. McCarren
Dahlman Predicts Walkaway From Democratic Convention
Omaha mayor James H. Dahlman, a Nebraska delegate leader, forecast no rivals for Bryan at the Democratic National Convention. He predicted Bryan would win at least 703 votes on the first ballot, possibly by acclamation, with no hard feelings after adjournment.
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Dahlman
Denver
Colo
James H. Dahlman
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Bryan
George Gray
Johnson
Treasury Reports Sharp Shortage in First Half of 1908
Washington June 30 A forthcoming treasury statement shows a large rise in expenditures and a deficit of about 60 million dollars for the first six months of 1908, with receipts around 599 million, customs and internal revenue down significantly while miscellaneous gains offset some losses.
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Washington
Treasury
Vorys Welcomed Home in Lancaster Mecca for Republicans
In Lancaster Ohio on June 30 a large tribute honored Arthur I. Vorys, Taft campaign manager, as thousands of locals and about two thousand Republicans from central Ohio gathered at his home. The Buckeye Republican club and Columbus Republican Glee club joined the Athens draft club, miners in blouses with flaming lamps on their caps, in a prominent feature of the reception.
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Lancaster
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
Buckeye Republican Club
Columbus Republican Glee Club
Columbus
Draft Club
Athens
Ohio Candidate Praise at Gathering Attended by Congressmen
Addresses were delivered by Congressmen Cole and Douglas and General Grosvenor, praising Mr. Vorys for his efforts on behalf of the Ohio candidate. Mr. Vorys replied briefly, lauding Roosevelt and Taft.
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Cole
Douglas
General Grosvenor
Vorys
Ohio
Roosevelt
Youngstown Sought as GOP Campaign Kickoff Site
Representative James P. Kennedy of Ohio called on Secretary Taft to urge a Republican national campaign opening in Youngstown. He asked the nominee to endorse the suggestion and press for the event.
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Youngstown
Washington
James P. Kennedy
Ohio
Taft
Homely Criticisms of Barrie From Barrie Birthplace
A London Times excerpt recalls Scottish reactions to J M Barrie. An old Kirriemuir woman mocks his earnings from writing. A town hall janitor questions Barrie’s genius. A resident says barrie books recycle ordinary gossip and street talk.
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Barrie
J. M. Barrie
Tweed
Kirrlemuir
Mr. Barrie
Jeems Barrie
London Times
Ethics and Murder Trial Retold by English Barrister
A well known English barrister discusses the ethics between paid advocacy and honest conviction in a murder case. In a close dialogue with the client "Smith" the barrister outlines how he would frame questions to force a truthful choice. Smith declares innocence and admits the butt of a revolver was used.
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Smith
Never Pass the Exam Says Beggar on the Street
A dilapidated man begged a Kansas City merchant for cash claiming unemployment. When asked his occupation the man said he worked in a packing house in the cutting room and was unsure how many teeth a cow has on her upper jaw. The merchant deemed his tale a fabrication and offered a dime, noting it would have been a dollar otherwise.
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Kansas City
A Befogged Tail Hoax At The Fair
Colonel Forbes of Marysville recounts training a hog to curl its tail into shapes and guess ages for 10 cents. A hired man claimed regional fame at the state fair, moved the hog to San Francisco, where fog supposedly ruined the trick and the animal could no longer figure.
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Colonel Forbes
Marysville
Tie
San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
The Elephant's Feet Care in Captivity
Elephants imported to temperate and rainy regions suffer skin and flesh diseases. Veterinary surgeons in municipal zoos monitor minor foot scratches closely. They trim the horned nails with a chisel and mallet to prevent serious injury from poor circulation and confinement.
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Indies
Polite Guests and Hosts Strive to Avoid Time Cues
A witty exchange centers on manners during visits with lines about guests glancing at watches and hosts checking clocks. The dialogue playfully questions how people manage to part without obvious time signals.
Real Estate Bargains in Warren Ohio Area Farms
J A Smith lists weekly farm bargains in Warren Ohio area with lands for sale from 15 to 125 per acre and advances. Notable offers include a 40 acre tilled tract for 2500 a small South Street house 400 and a 5 room house with large lot for 525. Also a 87 acre farm near Carey with brick house and red barn.
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Trumball and Portage Co
Warren
South St
Quality Hill
West Main Street
Carey
Oice Land
The Bank Graveyard and the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
The Bank of England houses a graveyard known as the bank garden created after riots in 1780. Authorities feared St Christopher-le-Stocks church as a threat, leading Parliament to authorize its purchase for defense. The garden features a large lime tree and is tied to London Bank Notes.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
St. Christopher-le-Stocks
Bank
London
London Bank
A Hopeless Case
A professor wakes to find he wore mismatched shoes both pairs same colors after misplacing pairs. He reflects that he must have exchanged with someone, leaving him with one brunette foot and one blond.
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