Allison and Costello Refuse Resignations at Public Service Board
The Cincinnati Public Service Board defeated a motion to reinstate Superintendent Allison and Assistant Superintendent Costello after the House of Refuge Investigating Committee report. Directors Marx, Bender, and Hershede opposed. Director Miller supported. Director Markley abstained. Allison said neither would resign, calling it an admission of guilt and vowing to remain in Cincinnati to see the matter through.
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Cincinnati
Harris 3 Against Dicks Remains State Chairman
In a terse political update Harris faces opponent Dicks as the battle for the state chairmanship continues. The report notes continued rival candidacy amid internal party maneuvering and strategic positioning ahead of upcoming party meetings.
Fear to Stem Tide of Popular Disapproval in Ohio
Senator Dick signals he will not accept the State Chairmanship unless chosen unanimously by the party. Governors and congressmen fear a Dick-led campaign would anger the rank and file, favoring a replacement and prompting a shift in Ohio campaign leadership amid widespread GOP resistance. The Columbus dispatch notes Malloy as a potential secretary and cites close district pressure against Dick’s leadership.
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Commercial Tribune
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Akron
John R. Malloy
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Malloy
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State Central
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Death and ruin follow in wake of Texas storm
A Texas flood from the Colorado River caused massive destruction with drownings and hundreds homeless. The disaster left Ballinger and San Angelo towns evacuated, cattle losses reported, rail lines washed out, relief efforts underway, and a major Texas emergency unfolding as aid streams attempt to reach isolated communities.
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Aeronaut Fatally Hurt in 3000 Feet Parachute Descent
Utica New York August 7 William Johnson an aeronaut rose for a street fair in Little Falls. The parachute apparatus failed during descent and Johnson fell onto railroad tracks sustaining fatal injuries including a fractured spine at the base of the brain after he struck wires and fell from a cliff.
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Utica
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Little Falls
Johnson
John
Generals Duel in Paris Over Reconciled Clash
In Paris on August 7 General Andre and General Negrier dueled with pistols in the park around Prince Joachim Murat’s residence. Andre fired but hit none, Negrier refused to shoot, and both left the field unreconciled.
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Hartje divorce ends amid fierce courtroom clash
Pittsburg August 7 The famous Hartje divorce trial closed after an impassioned closing by J Scott Ferguson which was denounced as false by Mrs Hartje’s counsel John M Freeman in a heated exchange before Judge Fraser The judge halted the dispute and Mrs Hartje was surrounded by supporters The decision is not expected until late fall Detectives Staab and Anderson waived hearings with bond set at 2000 each.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
J. Scott Ferguson
Ferguson
John M. Freeman
Hartje
Fraser
Freeman
Harije
Herman Staab
John Anderson
Tom
Madine
Alderman King
Edward Hartje
Fourteen Ice Exchange members indicted in Philadelphia
Aug 7 report says fourteen Philadelphia Ice Exchange members face conspiracy indictments to raise fee prices. One indictment carries six counts, enabling joint prosecution by the District Attorney. Trial for the case is scheduled for September.
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Umpire Barred by Giants From Baseball Ground
New York August 7 A unique baseball scene at the Polo Grounds saw the third game of the series between New York and Chicago not played as both sides claimed the other forfeited. Chicago formally declared winner 9 0 by forfeit. Umpire Johnstone barred from grounds by Police Inspector Sweeney after yesterday’s tumult. Emile refused to officiate. crowd about 11000. McGraw and Chance in conference. Chicago players left grounds, statement issued.
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McGraw
Chance
Strang
Charles Murphy
Sweeney
Stensland Bank Scandal Deepens in Chicago
Theodore Stensland vice president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank was arrested on banking law violations as the bank was placed in receivership. Father Paul Stensland and cashier Hering fled, safety deposit boxes were rifled, and deposits may yield about 70 cents on the dollar. Police fear escapes to Canada. a receiver was appointed and stockholders await assessments to cover depositor claims.
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Chicago
Theodore Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Paul ©. Stensland
Hering
Collins
Stensland
J. P. Straub
Jacob J. Kern
Canada
Dominion
David R. Forgan
First National Bank
Lydia Herman
Clearing House
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Wis
Darwin Scoon
Duluth
McKennan
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Detroit
Otto Blaura
Stensland, Sr
Brentano
Superior Court
John C. Fetzer
Illinois
Mary Grabolski
Safety Deposit Department
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