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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
A collision at Contich six miles south of Antwerp occurs at a cross of a main and local line. An express train crashes into a stopped pilgrim train, killing many and injuring around 100 while investigators arrest the signalmen and probe the switch failure.
Two crowded trolley cars collided at Devis dero and Sacramento streets near a steep hill. Traveling salesman Henry taer died and about 20 others were injured, with one child among the seriously hurt. Injured were taken to St Francis Hospital. most expected to recover. The De ssadero car lost control of its motorman and plowed into the Sacramento car as it rounded the curve.
Mrs Ellen French Vanderbilt obtains an interlocutory divorce from Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt in New York Supreme Court Judge O Gorman approves the referee McClure report. The decree awards custody of William Vanderbilt to Mrs Vanderbilt, bars alimony, and allows Mrs Vanderbilt to remarry during Vanderbilt's lifetime.
Prices listed for cattle sheep hogs and dairy in East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg and other markets show varied values. Cattle steers cows heifers bulls calves and fresh cows appear with specific ranges while hogs sheep lambs and wool prices also noted along with corn wheat lard and bacon values across multiple regions.
The roundup lists James Murphy death in New York after a slapstick cartridge incident, falls in the Koo tenal river killing John Sharpless and others, Gaston C. Phillip on trial in Washington for a cab driver killing, Mae Wood released on bond in a Platt divorce case, and various other incidents. It notes university chair vacancy at Cincinnati, saloon closures from Aquor tax, actor Peter F Dailey’s sudden death, famine in Uganda, shipwrecks, shootings, floods, and political moves including Roosevelt and Hughes.
Four men were shot during a clash between a Squire Oil posse and the Charles Jones family barricaded in their home near Pleasant Ridge. Charles Jones and his son were wounded, with the younger son seriously hurt. Deputies Uhrig and Bodd sustained non fatal injuries. Constable John Peters led the posse, armed with revolvers and rifles, seeking a writ of replevin for a horse. The Jones family, horse dealers, resisted the writ leading to the gun battle.
Governor Harris announced Charles L. Johnson of Sandusky to fill a Toledo state hospital trusteeship until April 1913. John T. Mack of Sandusky receives another term on the State University trustees through May 16, 1915. Charles E. Perkins of Akron is named chief engineer of the state board of public works until May 21, 1910.
Governor Harris stated the attorney general’s view that the Texas excise tax decision does not apply to Ohio's Cole law. The AG notes the Texas ruling concerns interstate commerce while Ohio’s gross receipts tax targets business done within the state. Ohio collects over $2,000,000 annually under the Cole law.
In Cleveland on May 26 the street railway conductors and motormen voted 640 to 611 to return as new men aligning with Municipal Fr action company demands. Nonunion workers operating cars began a vote at midnight on submitting seniority claims to arbitration, potentially declaring a strike armistice and ending the walkout.
May 26 report notes the first major action in years as Mayor Whitlock orders closure of objectionable gardens and dance halls. The city, long run “wide open,” reacts to the crackdown while the liberal element supported his election. The mayor vows continued regulation beyond the new closures.
Harris asks Massillon state hospital trustees to investigate Stark county coroner's finding that John Adams, an inmate from Stark county, died from a brutal assault. Prosecutor Upham urges governor to probe hospital claiming Adams died by violence and patients fear testifying.
Harris ends contest for W L Finley’s oil inspector post by naming W H Phipps of Paulding. Several applicants including Malcolm Karshner of Columbus sought the plum. Phipps serves as secretary of the Republican state executive committee.
Government money stolen from Kipling post office in Cambridge. A blood hound chased the thief to Sam Clinger's home, then returned to the office and jumped on Clinger as he stood in the crowd.
Cincinnati May 26 The five story Krell Plano company plant burned partially. Several adjoining factories caught fire but were only slightly damaged. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
Authorities know the leader of the night riding gang that riddled Farmer Wallace Hook's house in Red Oak and anticipate his arrest. Two additional suspects are also expected to be taken into custody.
In Tiffin Ohio on May 26 Martin Hahy suffered a sudden religious delusion and, believing his daughter was an angel, killed her then climbed a wind pump in a fatal effort to reach heaven.
Dallas deploys two infantry companies and one artillery unit to deter vandalism while a curfew deters residents. Two volunteer patrols per block aid security as waterworks stay crippled and fires feared. Sheriff Ledbetter uses steamer Nellie Maurine to rescue 200 people. West Fork Trinity river rises again signaling possible relief delay.
Oklahoma City May 26 report says seven people are dead and 400 to 500 homeless as thousands of acres of lowlands flood. Bridges washaway and tracks disrupted across the southern region affecting multiple railroads and hundreds of houses damaged or destroyed.
Dowagiac Michigan May 26 James Brimmingstall in custody reportedly told Prosecuting Attorney Breslahan he killed six men in the west. The prosecutor said the prisoner did not implicate himself in any Michigan crime. The alleged confessions include two O'Brien brothers in Arizona 23 years ago a man from his horse in Arizona 21 years ago a Missouri Southern railroad conductor with a coupling pin 20 years ago a man named Johnson in Arizona in 1889 a crowd shooting in Missouri 1900 with no treason and killing one man.
In Cleveland on May 26 the Municipal Traction strike shows 1076 to 129 vote to submit seniority rights to arbitration. Nearly 300 strikers deserted. the company runs a normal city schedule. A petition with 23 000 names seeks citizen vote under state law on the franchise legality. Thirteen strikers arrested in riots. two held for dynamiting cars. Otto Potscheke accused of being given dynamite at strike HQ.
Lipman Kessler shot Miss Nina E. Doane in her grandmother’s Brooklyn home after she rejected him. He then killed his intended victim Thomas Faulkner and shot himself on Fulton Street. his body was found by police hours later.
In Morgantown Kentucky May 26 a band of masked men raided Widow Haynes at Horse Mill and whipped her. They then attacked Crit Johnson, pulled him from bed and whipped him in the yard. Police issued warrants for four farmers in connection with the assault.
Canton May 26 Governor Harris will be asked to order an investigation of Massillon state hospital for the insane if further inquiry confirms the doctors’ report that John Quincy Adams a 67 year old Civil War veteran died from a broken rib and bruises inflicted while a patient there.
McConnell, a small second baseman for the Boston Americans, dazzles fans with sensational fielding and speed on the bases. Last season he led the Eastern league in stolen bases and hit .319, gaining popularity alongside stars like Willie Keeler. The piece also notes wrestling patrons Lord Lonsdale and Alfred G. Vanderbilt funding a $10,000 purse for Hackenschmidt versus Gotch on neutral soil.
Packey McFarland, Chicago lightweight, announces two more bouts before retirement from boxing. He has an offer to become a cattle buyer with a stockyards concern, will face Battling Nelson first, and aims for a Labor Day match with Joe Gans at Goldfield. He may continue if luck favors him in the two planned fights.
University of Chicago coach Stagg reports a new sprinter who may rival Clyde Blair Victor Rice and William Hogenson. Captain Gaarde, a baseball captain, is urged by maroon directors to lead in conference dash events after a 100 yard tryout finishing in 10.85 seconds.
Joe Corbett brother of James J. Corbett plans to sign with the Denver Western league team after years of business in San Francisco. His brother Jim Corbett persuaded him to return to baseball and join Denver following past clashes with manager Hanlon over terms.
Former Athletics third baseman Lave Cross is released by Frank, manager of the New Orleans Southern league club, signaling retirement from baseball. George Rose of the 2006 world champion White Sox is chosen to fill Cross vacancy for the Pelicans. Cross plans to focus on business interests in Cleveland.
Walter Clarkson, former Harvard star pitcher, resigns from the Cleveland American League team and returns to Cleveland from Chicago to enter business at the Chisholm boot shop. Poor spring showing blamed on lack of work by admirers.
Veteran boxer Battling Nelson prepares for retirement by buying a farm near San Francisco. He will move in the fall and start planting vines and fig trees while expanding other orchards and trees on the property.
Readable legible items show departures at 2:00 am 11:348 am and 3:35 pm with unclear lines. The fragmentary content hints at a transport timetable but lacks complete context or destinations.
Readable parts show train numbers 14 47 106 126 119 101 148 with assorted departure and arrival times including 6 3 pm 11 30 am and 3 10 am. Mentions informally named JRANOR LS Sunday and conault agent.
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