Thaw Case Sparks Prison Visit and Urgent Phone Call
In New York a dramatic prison scene unfolds as Mrs. William Thaw visits her son William Thaw Jr. at the Tombs. She seeks to contact counsel Roger O’Mara and Clifford Hartridge by phone, prompting the warden to arrange interviews. The younger Mrs. Thaw remains in the warden’s office amid tense exchanges with O’Mara and Hartridge.
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Clifford Hartridge
Thaw
William Thaw
Hartridge
Tively
O'Mara
Harry K. Thaw
Byerley Pulls Off Secret Panama Bond Win
Samuel Byerley, a 48 year old Central Park West clerk, won a $5,000,000 Panama Canal bond bid against 1,500 competitors. He planned a European trip with his wife and six children, crediting his calm plodding labor for the fortune and a self taught investment instinct.
Wreck blocks C and C at South Manchester Ohio
At 5 15 p m on July 30 the Chesapeake and Ohio Local Freight No 63 crashed into Through Freights No 75 in front of the South Manchester station. The caboose was thrown on top as the engine and three cars wrecked. The crew escaped by jumping and a brakeman suffered serious bruises. Traffic remained blocked until late tonight.
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Local Freight
Harris Names Critchfield as Adjutant General
Governor Harris announces General A. B. Critchfield will succeed O. H. Hughes as Adjutant General. The statement praises Critchfield for raising the Ohio National Guard’s efficiency and outlines a merit based, party aligned appointment policy. Senator Dick’s endorsement is noted amid attacks alleging domination of administration.
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A. B. Critchfield
O. H. Hughes
Harris
Ohio National Guardsmen
Critchfield
Ain
Hager Says Beckham Beaten as He Rises for Governor Run
In Lexington Auditor W S Hager attacks Governor Beckham and General Haley saying Beckham is losing ground and McCreary will win easily. He confirms leaving the governor slate and running for the Democratic nomination on his own merit, distancing himself from the Beckham camp.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Percy Haley
W. S. Hager
Hager
Beckham
Haley
United States
James B. McCreary
Detectives Tie Theona Robbing to Madine Trunk Case
Detectives describe a cold hearted theft as Theona robs Madine’s trunk in a quiet city street. A witness reports a masked figure fled with a leather case and keys. Police urge anyone with information to contact the precinct.
Hartje divorce trial glances at love letters details
Witnesses recount Hartje letters alleged to be written by Mrs Mary Scott Hartje to Tom Madine. Detectives testified they looted Madine trunk and sent letters to Hartje counsel. Court adjourns amid threats to detectives as witnesses may be arrested. Oswego launch accident rumors clarified.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Hartje
Augustus Hartje
Mary Scott Hartje
Tom” Madine
John B. Staubb
Madine
Andrew Fisher
Staubb
J. Scott Ferguson
Frazer
Anderson
Fisher
John F. Scott
Freeman
Grant Street
Staubbe
Oswego River launch mishap owner reports no injuries
Oswego New York July 30 report from James J Hooker that none of his party were injured when a launch ran a dam on the Oswego River. They expect repairs to be completed and to resume their journey on Wednesday.
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Commercial Tribune
Oswego
N. Y
Oswego River
James J. Hooker
Public Utility Ordinances Introduced By Councilmen
During a four hour session two public utility ordinances were introduced. One grants the Cincinnati Traction Company the right to transport express matter over current tracks. The second, to permit Queen City Telephone Company to string wires and connect Cincinnati with its long distance system, was postponed after strong protest. The material outlines debates, amendments, and votes among Council members.
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Cincinnati Traction Company
Cincinnati
Queen City Telephone Company
Mullen
Eilers
East Corporation
Walnut Hills
Price Hill
West Corporation
Newspaper notoriety cited in Corey divorce case
Mrs. William E. Corey questions sensational newspaper stories as a principal factor in her separation and the divorce proceedings, asking if media notoriety influenced the action.
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Corey
Traveling Mian Badly Maimed
A prominent traveling man, A. Carson, was severely injured near Coldwater Ohio while returning to Cincinnati. He was thrown under a baggage car, losing his left foot, and had to be met by a surgeon at Greenville after a rapid transfer of care. Carson is linked to the Chicago Commercial Travelers Association and the John Shillito Company in Cincinnati, with home in Hamilton.
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New York City
United States
Express Company
America
Byerley
Wall Street
West
Indiana
South Bend
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Europe
Staubb
Hartje
Madine
J. J. Hooker
Stanley A
L. 8. Doggett
Osweko
N.Y
Mr. Doggett
Commercial Tribune
Oswego
Business Men's Club
Commercial Club
University Board
Receivers and Shippers’ Association
Doggett
Putnam Hooker Company
Stanley
A. Carson
Cincinnati
Coldwater
Greenville
Mr. Carson
Chicago Commercial Travelers’ Association
John Shillito Company
Hamilton
Mrs Corey Wins Reno Divorce and Custody of Son
Mrs William Ellis Corey wife of U S Steel president was granted a Reno Nevada divorce at 2 p m by the Second District Court. The decree awards her custody of their sixteen year old son Allan Corey with no alimony awarded and a brief uncontested hearing followed by a quick jury verdict.
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Second District Court of
Nevada
Lorraine
Europe
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Harry
K. Thaw
Mrs. Harry
Roger O’mara
O'Mara Posi
Samuel Byerley
Panama
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Bond
South Manchester
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Columbus
Gen. Haley
Thena
Hattie
High Dam
Thousand Islands
Queen City
Byrth
Council
Merrell
McCabe
Kellogg
Westerkamp
Concannon
Moylan
Doherty
Board of Public Service
Neave
Rookwood
William E. Corey
L. A. Carson
Reno
Wiliam
Ellis Corey
The
United States Steel Corporation
Gument
Allan Corey
Riverside Avenue
Addie Corey
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