Turkish Consul General declares general amnesty for political fugitives
Mundji Bey in New York announces broad amnesty to political refugees from Turkey urging return home after passport verification. He estimates up to 100000 Turkish subjects may return within a month, with around 50000 Armenians and Syrians in the United States affected and some already planning to go back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Mundji Dey
United States
New York City
Pearl Street
Mundjiy
Mundji Bey
Washington
Providence
R. I
Mihran Bohgelian
America
Syria
Armenians in Chicago Debate Turkish Amnesty
About 12 000 Armenians in Chicago, many political refugees, doubt Sultan’s amnesty pledge. Detective Ter Isian notes safety guarantees needed for return. three Armenian groups active in the United States. Shaganian, whose father was killed by Turks, says reforms seem German prompted and depend on Russia and England cooperation. Pushman, an Armenian businessman, advises against returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dehla Ararat
Turkey
F. M. Faddell
Chicago
Ter Isian
Hunchakist
Bushmaktzhakan
Boston
K. T. Pushman
Turkish constitutional change little bloodshed relief optimism
American Ambassador Leischman reports from Constantino ple that Turkey’s new constitutional government has emerged with little bloodshed. It remains unclear if the new system will run smoothly as ministries reshuffle and palace entourage faces displacement. A general amnesty for political prisoners is proclaimed and many detainees are being released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leischman
Riders Destroy Ohian's Barn and Threaten Outlaws
Fire destroyed a large barn in Georgetown Ohio after night rider warnings. Fred Schatzman coordinated escape routes. E L Watson and bloodhounds traced a nearby residence but no arrests were made. A tobacco field and fifty chickens were also reported damaged or stolen locally.
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Georgetown
Fred Schatzman
E. L. Watson
Schatzman
Equity Society
J. R. Elschlager
United States Britain alliance reshapes Atlantic trade map
The article argues that tariffs and empire shifts are driving the West Indies toward a U S Great Britain coalition. It cites Panama Canal growth, Cuba Porto Rico and Jamaica trade changes, and forecasts the Antilles becoming midpoints in global commerce. It notes US and UK as moral, constitutional pillars shaping a peaceful future.
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British West Indies
England
French West Indies
Guadeloupe
Martinique
France
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Spain
America
All America
American Hemisphere
West Indian Islands
Antilles
Panama Canal
West Indies
Jamaica
Poison in Gunness stomachs shifts murder case outlook
Coroner confirms arsenic and strychnine in the bodies of Mrs Belle Gunness and two children. The finding raises the possibility she killed the children in the same way as her victims before dying by suicide. Lamphere’s lawyer seeks release or bail reduction as prosecutors weigh new evidence.
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Laporte
Ind
Mack
Walter Haines
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Andrew Helgelein
Aberdeen
Belle Gunness
Mrs. Gunness
Wooden
Lamphere
Gunness
Anstiss
Dr. Haines
Haines
Covington and Two Others Enter Race for Congress
Covington council head Walter Cleary and Clifford Nedland join five men in the race for the Sixth Kentucky congressional nomination. Primary set for August 22 may be postponed as factions clash with the State Central Committee over delegate selection and a Louisville conference. A three-man panel was appointed to confer with the Kenton County committee and resolve party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cleary
Covington Council
Congress
Kentucky
Joseph L. Rhinock
Clifford Nadand
R. H. Elliston
D. Linn Gooch
State Central Committee
Louisville
J. A. Donaldson
J. A. Sullivan
Thomas A. Combs
Democratic Party
Covington
Kenton
Bellevue Council Faces Ruling Over Water Franchise Case
The Bellevue City Council met in Balke's Opera House to discuss a restraining order from Circuit Judge Yungblut barring bid openings or awarding a water supply franchise. The council debated the City Attorney's role, with Cunningham arguing he should not have participated, and a motion to appeal the injunction passed 6 to 2, Geiger and Anderson dissenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Cunningham
Caldwell
Geiger
Anderson
Newport Strike Talks End With Pay Reform Rejected
Negotiations between Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers officials and Newport Rolling Mill Company failed to reach an agreement. A company proposal to hold two weeks pay with biweekly wages was approved by the lodge, while reinstatement of five dismissed workers remained unresolved. Both sides anticipated an amicable adjustment within days as operations were expected to resume early next week.
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McArdle
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers’ Association
Newport Rolling Mill Company
Eighth
Monmouth Streets
Andrews
The
Sociation
Prominent Mayfield grower finds odd mailbox items
Thomas Holloway a leading tobacco grower in Graves County found a letter switches matches and rope at his mailbox near Lebanon Church south of Mayfield. He is not a member of the Tobacco Association.
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Mayfield
Thomas Holloway
Lebanon Church
Tobacco Association
Sale of Big Burley Tobacco Crop Reported in Kentucky
The Executive Board of the Burley Tobacco Society met at Winchester headquarters and reportedly ratified the sale of a large 1906 crop. No details were released. Captain W. G. Mulliken sent two bloodhounds on the track of night riders who burned Kit Crossfield’s barn in Mercer County. no tobacco was in the barn.
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Lexington
Burley Tobacco Society
Winchester
W. G. Mulliken
Kit Crossfield
Mercer County
Bandits Fire on Farm. Child Hurt in Kentucky Shooting
In Morgantown Kentucky a group of armed men attacked farmhand Charles Bates nearby. They fired several shots wounding Bates's eight year old child slightly. Bates recovered a watch reportedly dropped by one of the attackers.
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Morgantown
Charles Bates
Bates
Western Kentucky Military Camps Ordered at Gracey Cobb Cerulean
Adjutant General Johnston directed camps be established at Gracey Cobb and Cerulean Springs in Western Kentucky. Ground selection aims at convenience and comfort for troops amid recent night rider disturbances involving arsons and railroad property.
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Frankfort
Johnston
Gracey
Cobb and Cerulean Springs
Kentucky
Tobacco growers' Society of Equity lowers member profits
A page article in The Commercial Tribune on Sunday August 2 reports the Society of Equity, a tobacco growers' trust, has cut member profits. The piece says the story will surprise even the growers.
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Society of Equity
Tobacco Growers’ Trust
Commercial Tribune
Society of Equity—tobacco Growers’ Trust
the Commercial Tribune
Pardons Heard At State Board Meeting In Columbus
At the July meeting of Ohio’s State Board of Pardons more than thirty pardon and parole petitions were reviewed. Favorable actions included Edward Railing of Allen County with commutation to one year and Elmer Perham of Muskingum County with a reduction to twenty years. A. D. Spence of Warren County received a pardon recommendation, as did H. F. Deal of Stark County and Andrew Beard of Franklin County with shortened terms. Judge Dow was elected board president for the coming year. A long list of cases remains for interim consideration and a report at the next monthly meeting includes names from several counties with varied offenses and proposed terms.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
jState Board of Pardons
Edward Railing
Allen County
Elmer Perham
Muskingum County
John E. Richart
Jackson County
John Krupka
Cuyahoga County
William Young
Clark County
August Tesch
Lucas County
Arthur Butler
Fred Bilis
Peeble County
Char James
William Finnerty
Alexander L. Carice
Preble County
Charles Mundhenk
Darke County
Joseph Megele
John Tranter
Trumbull County
Grant Neff
Franklin County
John Davis
John Hise
Hocking County
William Gates
Leon C. Smith
Frank Pierce
Pickaway County
Samuel M. Youder
Maniac Henry Tharp Still At Large In Breathitt Hills
Kentuckians fear escapee Henry Tharp remains at large after fleeing guards in Breathitt County and arming himself to defy arrest. Residents near the hills stay indoors as police plan arrival to bring him to Lexington. his exact location is unknown and some fear he may have shot himself.
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Lexington
Henry Tharp
Breathitt County
Notable Obituaries Highlight Political and Literary Figures
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Estella Merrill a North Cambridge writer and clubwoman who chaired the New England Woman's Press Association and Wheaton Alumna. former California Governor James H. Budd who served 1883 85 in Congress and governed 1894 98. Civil War veteran Stephen G. Grubb noted for aiding Sherman. Mrs. Pierson D. Conklin widow of a Butler County lawyer and sister of Mrs. Judson Harmon.
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Estella M. H. Merrill
Jean Kincaid
North
Cambridge
Mass
Merrill
New England Woman’s Press Association
Wheaton
Samuel M. Merrill
James H. Budd
California
Stockton
Cal
Budd
Jaminmes Hi
Janesville
Wis
Stephen G. Grubb
General Sherman
At- Tanta
Tacoma
Wash
Resaca
Sherman
Grubb
Dan R. Anderson
Defaulting cashier jailed in Boston after bank theft
Harry T. Wells, former cashier of the First National Bank of Kenosha Wisconsin, confessed to stealing about 6000 dollars to fund a marriage with Florence Winniston of London. He and his wife traveled to England and Canada before returning to Boston where he was held on 6000 dollars bail awaiting extradition.
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Boston
Harry T. Wells
First National Bank
Kenosha
Wis
Florence E. Winniston
London
Chicago
Miss Winniston
New York
United States
Hayes
Wisconsin
Wells Who Fled With 5600 Is Captured In Boston
Harvey T. Wells aged 23 assistant paying teller at the First National Bank of Kenosha absconded with 5600 in October last year. He was captured in Boston, and will be brought to Kenosha. The pursuit spanned the United States and England before final arrest.
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Milwaukee
Kenosha
Wis
Harvey T. Wells
First National Bank
Boston
Mass
England
Wells
Train Kills Two Men Amid Kentucky Tragedies
Police report a Paris Kentucky man thought to be Harry Stone killed by a train same that killed a man in Butler Kentucky. Authorities formerly speculated Thomas Burke of Stone’s group was the Butler victim but later ruled him out.
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Schuler
Paris
Harry Stone
Branch Hospital
Butler
Thomas Burke
Stone
Burke
Covington Briefs: floods of cisterns heats and arrests
Public works chief Ellsworth Woods finished cleaning five of Covington’s forty two cisterns. The Ft Mitchell Club plans a ladies day at its grounds next Sunday. Bartender Charles Geise collapsed from heat at Turner Hall and was treated at home. he is expected to recover. Grocer Joseph Wirsch reported theft of six dollars after a courier taps were found at Avantin. Fugitive Laursolored fled to Cincinnati where he faced grand larceny charges. The St John’s Orphan Asylum directors hosted a reception for Rev Father Bocklage, new pastor, at the orphanage grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Woods
Ft. Mitchell Club
Sunda
Charles Geise
Turner Hall
Pike Street
Philadelphia Street
Seventh
Eighth
Geise
Joseph Wirsch
Robbins and
Banklick Streets
Avantin
Laursolored
Covington
Riemusyer
Cincinnati
St. John’s
Asylum
Father Bocklage
Names and Residences in a Ledger List
A list shows individuals with residences and ages including John Campau Columbus Ohio age 60 84. Luther C Groves Corinth Kentucky 28. Feart 8 Morgan Corinth Kentucky. Vergie Cook and Eldon D Stickel Cincinnati Ohio 24. Edna Dawson Mt Holly Ohio 4. Elmer Megerle Covington Kentucky 5. Georgia Rich Covington Kentucky 66. The scattered data appears as an OCR garble of a registry or directory snippet with multiple entries and inconsistent formatting.
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John Campau
Columbus
O.s
Mary
Herron
Luther C. Groves
Corinth
Feart
Morgan
Sorgos
Cessi
ACO Dik
CoVington
Georgia
Be, Rich
Lingafelter Seriously Ill at Ohio Penitentiary
Dr C S Hamilton reports Lingafelter a former Newark banker serving four years for wrecking the bank cannot recover unless released soon. He suffers from a cancerous intestinal condition likely to develop, as efforts for executive clemency stall over remaining Licking County indictments and the prosecutor's opposition.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
C. S. Hamilton
Arthur Helmick
Ohio Penitentiary
James F. Lingafelter
Newark
Hamilton
Lingafelter
Licking County
Nolle
Board of Pardons
Master Commissioner Sale Affects Covington Lots
The Master Commissioner transfers parts of Lots 5 and 6 in the South Covington Land Company's Latonia subdivision and a 20 by 90 foot parcel in Twentieth Street area from Jennie and John McPherson to F Stine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Building Association
South Covington
Bryan After Hearst Votes For Independence Party
In Fairview Nebraska July 30, William Jennings Bryan spoke after reading the Chicago platform of the Independence party. He argued many planks align with the Democratic program and urged voters to consider the impact on reform, warning that supporting the Independence party could help elect the Republican candidate.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Independence Party
Chicago
Democratic Party
Blaze Threatens Block as Dayton Ky Fire Destroys Stables
A noon blaze in Dayton Kentucky destroyed five rear stables along Sixth Avenue between Dayton and Berry. Fire Warden Jolly and assistants prevented broader damage while rubbish behind C F Gibson's residence fed the fire. Sparks also set a shoe store on Sixth Avenue alight, quickly controlled. losses estimated $4,500 to $5,000, partly insured.
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Dayton
Sixth Avenue
Dayton Avenue
Berry Street
Jolly
C. F. Gibson
Kate Krenshaw
W Junk
Bid for Newport telephone franchise received
The Newport Board of Aldermen reviewed the first bid for a telephone franchise but took no action. The bid did not name the bidder and was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. A $1,250 certified check accompanied the bid signed by A H Finke. Rates proposed include $9 for business direct line, $4 50 for residence line, and $3 for residence party line. A second bid prices local business line at $%. The committee will revisit the matter.
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Newport
Board of Aldermen
Ways and Means Committee
A. H. Finke
Ways and Means
Newport News in Brief: Obituaries for Agnes Douglass and Adolph Smith
The funeral for Agnes Douglass a Newport pioneer will be held this morning at her daughter Mrs. Quinns home on Tenth and Isabella with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Adolph Smith Civil War veteran died yesterday at his daughter Mrs. Babcocks home on Robert Street after a lingering illness at age 78. The funeral will be tomorrow.
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Agnes Douglass
Newport
Dr. Quinn
Tenth
Isabella Streets
Evergreen Cemetery
Adolph Smith
Robert Babcock
Robert Street
Bright
Nash v Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad trial underway
In Campbell County Circuit Court John S. Nash sues Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for 15009 claiming injury when an engine backed into a camp car near Brent, tossing him and crushing his head. Creighton's appeal on stolen goods conviction stalls for Judge Yungplut’s ruling. Nora Pohlman jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, sentence suspended on good behavior.
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John S. Nash
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Nash
Brent
Arthur Creighton
Yungplut
Creighton
Nora Pohlman
Hawkins
Real estate transfers list with multiple parcels
Carrie L Benkett transfers Lot 91 in Gilmore’s addition Dayton to William A Schmidt and wife Bertha Schneider shares to J H Huber and wife Lot 201 in Orlando subdivision Clifton Eleanor Phillips sells Lot 7 Woodlawn Treats subdivision Newport to John E Ryan The text records several parcel transfers among named individuals and subdivisions in multiple towns.
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Carrie L. Benkett
William A. Schmidt
Gilmore
Dayton
Uxt Uc
Apne
Bertha Schneider
J. H. Huber
Orlando
Clifton
Eleanor Phillips
John E. Ryan
Woodlawn
Apany
Newport
Wright Hurt in Fight in Memphis Alley
Semmes Wright, youngest son of General Luke E Wright, is hospitalized with a broken leg after a fight with an unidentified man in a Memphis alley last night. The clash started when they bumped in the passageway and Wright fell with his leg doubled beneath him while his opponent fled.
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Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Semmes Wright
Luke E. Wright
Wright
Covington Aldermen Grant Five Year Tax Exemption
The Covington Board of Aldermen concurred with a Council decision to exempt T. S. Hamilton & Co. tobacco dealers from taxes for five years after their factory was destroyed by fire during the night rider scare. The meeting also included bids for city coal and filing case installations, a sewer project on Tenth street, condemnation actions for property at Nineteenth street and Maryland avenue, and an ordinance appropriating 7044.75 dollars to pay various claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Board of Aldermen
Council
T. S. Hamilton & Co
Hamilton
Bid&s
Tenth Street
Nineteenth Street
Maryland Avenue
Cure for severe eczema via Cuticura remedies endorsed
An elderly man states he suffered from itching eczema from birth, dealt with red and white boils, and found relief after eight months using Cuticura Soap Ointment Regolvent and Pills. Nelson R Burnett of Tipton Iowa endorses the testimonial and recommends others try the remedies. The author vouches for the cure and praises Burnett and Bordwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson R. Burnett
Thialies
Burnett
Bordwell
Tipton, Ia
Gentle Anointings and Remedies for Skin Ailments
An ointment and pills advertise a skin cure named Outicura and Resolvent Pills. Claims include relief from eczema rashes inflammations and humors from infancy onward. Marketing notes emphasize gentle astringent and healing properties with promises of speedy cure and renewed comfort.
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White Corn By Cereal Co
Limi Mpany
Ted
Ohiqan
Gawal
Great Britain
Frederic J. Haskin
Colorado
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Ray Lamphere
Clifford Nedland
Bellevue Council
Yungblut
Ohio State Board
W. H. Scobey
Train
Kenton Court Notes
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Philipps
H. P. Stephens
George Dickson
Grand
Dickson
Lewis Cross
Gus LeBar
Rebecca Dimmerman
Bromley
LeBar
Dimmerman
Covington News
Covington Real Estate
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Newport News
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Newport Real Estate
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