Slayings of Woman and Husband Shock Covington
Coroner reports a woman and her husband slain in Covington with their bodies found after a fatal gunfire. The woman, Mrs Kate Milet, is identified with jealousy suspected. the husband, once a boxing club proprietor, is named Hester aged about 35. The child survived briefly. The gun belonged to Hester and a powder burn on his hand indicates a struggle. Local speculation points to a domestic quarrel after supper.
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Hester
Santike
Covington
Kate Milet
West End Athletic Club
American Built Machinery Better in Making Contracts
A report discusses how American built machinery improves contract outcomes in the United States. Industry observers cite efficiency, reliability, and domestic production as key factors in contract performance and supplier confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Locomotive Issue Highlighted by Indian Secretary
Lord George Hamilton replies to Sir Alfred Hickman on American built locomotives. He notes British policies favored domestic manufacture, while strikes pushed limited American orders. He cites Gokteik Viaduct work and Burma Railway Board findings as proof of quality and reliability.
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London
Lord George Hamilton
House
bf.Commons
Alfred Hickman
Board of Management of
Indian Railways
Great Britain
India
America
Gokteik
Burma
George Hamilton
Philadelphia
Burma Railway Board
Highwayman shoots Samuel B. Stewart near Stewart Station
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune reports Samuel B. Stewart, 25, son of Dr. Samuel F. Stewart, shot in the back of the head by a highwayman while walking with his sister Eula near Stewart Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Stewart died soon after. Eula aided by two acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Samuel B. Stewart
Samuel F. Stewart
Stewart Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart
Eula
Eppeol
Stewarts
Indiana Justice of the Peace Charged With Misuse of State Funds
Levi M. Jones former justice of the peace in Richmond Indiana was held to the Circuit Court in 500 bond on a charge of appropriating 256 dollars of state funds to his own use. He resigned after an AG investigation and waived preliminary examination. The case centers on unreported fees from fines, including cigarette enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Levi M. Jones
Circuit Court
Jones
William decorates French War School leaders in Berlin
Emperor William awarded General Bonnal director of the French War School the Crown Order First Class and granted Galiet the Crown Order Second Class in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Bonnal
Galiet
Captain Cyril W. King Found Guilty in Wire Fraud Case
The seated verdict in the case against former Captain and Cartermaster Cyril W. King was opened in the United States District Court this morning. He is found guilty of receiving money with the intent to influence official actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Cyril W. King
United States
Secret Societies Criticized by General Synod Meeting
At a Pittsburg gathering of the General Synod of Presbyterian churches the report by John Willie of Colorado criticized secret societies and linked labor unions to secret orders. A committee was formed to examine labor organizations more thoroughly, calling secret societies Christless and pernicious to church and state.
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Pittsburg
General Synod
Petoreet
John Willie
Colorado
Secret Societies
Funds For The Home Missions Insufficient
Des Moines Iowa May 31 The second day of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church discussed home missions with the biennial report read by Dr A B Hartman. The Home Mission Board faces insufficient income with total receipts for the biennium at 101342 and cash on hand 7 52 after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
A. 8. Hartman
National Lutheran House For the Aged
Winthrop Heights
Washington, D. C
M. W. Hamma
Washington
Reform Church of the
Canton
O. W
Board of Home Missions
Home Mission Board
Home Mission
Conrad Huber
Richmond
Ind
Wiles
Mansfield
Greenmuller
Rockport
Abram Miller
Alliance, O
Baltimore
California mob hangs four horse thieves at Lookout Bridge
Aliens Calvin Hall and his three sons Frank Jim and Martin plus Dan Yantis were arrested for pony thefts. A mob of forty masked men seized them at 1 AM and hanged them from a bridge near Lookout while officers were forced to assist. The bodies remained hanging at noon as sheriff Street district attorney Bonney and reporter Dean went to the scene.
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Alturas
Cal
Calvin Hall
Frank
Jim
Martin
Dan Yantis
Lookout
Sheriff Street
Bonney
Dean
Middletown Woman Becomes Insane Visiting Father
Mrs. Mary Eck of Middletown Ohio, visiting her father Daniel Emerick in Paris Illinois, suddenly became insane and was moved yesterday to the Kankakee Insane Hospital. She had spoken of a "spiritual husband," the pastor of her church, as a cause of her illness and demanded his arrival to restore her health.
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Commercial Tribune
Terre Haute
Mary Eck
Middletown
Daniel Emerick
Paris
Ill
Kankakee
Governor Nash Improves. Pardon Board Action Delayed
Governor Nash was reported Friday morning to be improving and physicians were satisfied with his condition. Decisions on cases previously reviewed by the State Pardon Board will be postponed until he can return to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Nash
Ate Pardon Board
Wvernor
Crushed to Death by Log While Rafting
A rafting accident left one person dead after a large log crushed them during drift timber activity. Investigators are reviewing the incident and identifying the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haine Dee
Crus
Heavy British Casualties Reported Near Windfontein
Despatches from Pretoria recount severe fighting near Windfontein on the Durban Johannesburg line. Lord Kitchener notes 114 British casualties and heavy losses among Boer and yeomanry forces, with thirty five enemy dead, following a force attack on a largely yeomanry garrison.
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London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Gold Reef
Windfontein
Durban-Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
Clement
Magaliesburg
Delarey
Babington
Pretoria
Dixson
Deere
Boycott Tops National Cash Register Plant Amid Lockout
Allied Metal Mechanics at the Dayton NCR plant lock out about 1,300 of 2,400 workers and urge merchants to refuse National machines to the war effort. The stoppage delays shop reopenings and disrupts the pre molders, metal polishers, and turret workers until conditions clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
National Cash Register
Allied Metal Mechanics
Tiene Eval
Slander suit filed by Mrs Benedict against mother-in-law
Mrs Jessie Benedict sues her mother-in-law in Court of Common Pleas Delaware Ohio alleging false and malicious remarks about her character. The case stems from a year of family hostility tied to a county land estate suit with conflicting testimonies.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Court of Common Pleas
Jessie Benedict
Anion
Benedict
Springfield publisher hooks new venture in Charleston
A D Hosterman former owner and publisher of the Republic Times and Farm News has closed a deal to become proprietor of the Mail Tribune a Republican daily at Charleston West Virginia. He will assume charge of the journal next week John Garver his associate will keep managing Farm News and Garden and Farm monthly publications in Springfield.
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Comercial Tribune
Springfield
A. D. Hosterman
The
Republic Times
Farm News
Mail Tribune
Charleston
W. Va
John Garver
Garden and
Farm
Lawrenceburg News Item and Local Appointments in June
Miss Anna Grenate and Rutett Mattox wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J T O Neal officiating. Revenue appointments list storekeepers and gagers for numerous distilleries and houses, plus marriage licenses issued for several couples. 27th Lawrenceburg High School commencement held at Lindertafel Opera House with multiple speeches and diploma presentations.
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Anna Grenate
Joseph Grenaté
Rutett Mattox
Aurora
Methodist Church
J. T. O'Neal
A. E. Nowlin
Rossville
Gagery
A. M. T. James
M. W. Fisk
J. E. Schosley
J.B. Larimer
A.f.geisert
B. WB. Crippen
Norris Winterrowd
H. B. Sayers
K. Enirie
Jerome Dinwiddie
T. J. McKim
Edward Kerr
W. P. Squibb & Co
Gager
Schooley
TI. M. Pattit
Indianapolis
Charles J. Many
Ft. Wayne
Jas
Ligget, Henoch & Co
la Porte
W. C. Weir
Clarence Curran
Laura Reynolds
Calvin Francis
Delia K. Horton
Rexville
Fred J. Greve
Sunman
Sophia Eschmeyer
Spades
Lawrencebure High School
Lindertafel Opera House
Howard Port
Cincinnati
Emma Ader
Andrew L. Fox
Caroline A. Genter
Lucy K. Isherwood
Veiled Prophet
Léona Luderwig
Dr. Jackyll
Mr. Hyde
Louise XK. Ulrich
Edward W. Koch
China
Lenore Leeds
Mollie L. Knorr
George Co. Cole
T. H. Meek
Chicago Artist McCutcheon Leaves Asheville After Recovery
John T. McCutcheon, the Chicago artist, who has stayed in Asheville for several months, departed north this evening as his health is nearly fully restored.
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Asheville
N. Y
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
North
Weather Report Riffs With Snappy Local Color
A Philadelphia Press item playfully critiques weather idioms in a witty exchange. Wickler questions thirsty language while a colleague retorts with the familiar rain motif. The staged banter showcases local newspaper charm and humor in weather chatter.
Dayton Car Lines May Be Tied Up
In Dayton Ohio on May 21 the Peoples' Railway Company renewal talks with local workers ended without a clear agreement. The union seeks wage and hour terms plus future worker approvals, while the company insists on a workers committee and rejects outside involvement. Amalgamated Association leader W D Mahone and GM George Erper attended a later conference as a midnight meeting was set to decide on possible strike if demands are not met.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Peoples’ Railway Company
White Line
Wayne Avenue
W. D. Mahone
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America
George .Erper
Carpenters Lead Citywide Building Trades Strike in Columbus
May 31 report says about 2,000 building trades members will be affected as carpenters call out all trades in Columbus. The strike aims to halt work on nonunion projects and could end if the dispute settles, though several districts have urged workers to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Tré Carpenters
St.ores
Carpenters
Pe Carpenters
Italian Scientist Foresees Eruption of Vesuvius Soon
Professor Matteucci, a noted Italian scientist, predicts a new eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the near future based on rising fissures near the summit. He warns the vicinity of potential danger to life and property and cites his observations shared with the French Academy of Sciences.
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Vesuuvius
Londin Express
Matteucci
Mt. Vesuvius
Vesuvius
Matteusci
Th’peéril
French Academy of Sciences
Witness Paid One Dollar Per Day for Detention
Special Despatch from Dayton reports a large witness fee paid to John Sullivan a disabled man held in jail for seven days as a witness in a burglary case involving William Clark George Carruthers and John Herbert earner sno on North Jefferson Street Sullivan was paid one dollar for each day of detention for his testimony against the suspects
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
John Sullivan
William Clark
George Carruthers
John Herbert Earner Sno
Jefferson Street
Sullivan
Administrators Seek Right to Sell Hamilton Transit Stock
B R Millikin and E G Rude administrators petition the Probate Court to permit private sale of 244 shares of Hamilton Lindenwald Electric Transit Company stock. Appraised at 100 per share, sale proceeds would secure a bank claim of 5979 plus interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, CO
B. R. Millikin
E. G. Rude
Hamilton & Lindenwald Electriic Transit Company
Illikin
Hehe Hirst Nonal Bank
University Offer To Dr Purinton Presides in Granville
Offer extended to Dr Purinton in Granville Ohio for a presidency at a university. Dr Purinton declined to state whether he would accept the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Ae Ee
American Agent Gordon Arrest Reported by Russian Authorities
A June 1 report states L James Gordon Baldwin Locomotive Works sales agent at St Petersburg was arrested by Russian authorities after a $2.5 million Transsiberian contract was signed. He had long ties to the American legation and his disappearance sparked questions about citizenship and fate in Russia.
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New York
L. James Gor
Bussleof
Baldwin Locomotive Works
St. Petersburg
Gordon
Russia
Eireles
Baldwin Company
Transsiberian Railway
John H. Converse
Philadelphia
Converse
Hvés
Siberia
Devery Loses Race for Police Chiefs President in Narrow Vote
In New York on May 31 Major Richard Sylvester of Washington won the presidentship of the Association of Police Chiefs of the United States and Canada by a single vote over William S. Devery. The conference in Louisville featured vigorous debate and a viva voce roll call. Ivey Case was re-elected secretary treasurer and new directors were J. J. Donahue and Benjamin Howard. The group planned to meet next year in Louisville.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Williams
Devery
Association of Police Chiefs
United States
Canada
Richard Sylvester
Washington
Hill
Chattanooga
Deitsch
Vigley
Indianapolis
Quigley
Klely
St. Louis
Devéry
Mecky
Washington, D. C
Ivey
Case
J. J., Donahue
Cantos
Benjamin Howard
Richmond
Inuisville
Henshaw
Cincinnati
Glasgow
Farming Machinery Drives Strong Domestic and Foreign Trade
R. G. Dun weekly review notes growth in farming machinery exports and steady West South activity. Weather hampers East but boots and shoes pull back with stock-taking. grain quiet due to holidays and May option effects. Cotton, print cloth, and brown goods face price pressures amid heavy receipts and mills’ adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
R. G
Boston
Dispute Between Laborers Ends in Tragedy at Adams Plant
Jesse Hilling and George Retherford clashed over work at the Adams Produce Company yard near the L. E. & W. tracks in Rushville Indiana. Retherford was shot four times and died instantly. Hilling, jailed, claims self defense. Retherford leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Rushville
Ind
Jesse Hilling
George Retherford
Adams Produce Company
Retherford
Hilling
Hilline
Cotton acreage up 8.3 percent from last year
The statistician of the Department of Agriculture estimates total cotton planted at 27,532,000 acres, up 2,111,000 acres or 8.3 percent from last year, with 2,498,000 more acres than actually picked. The average condition of the growing crop is 81.5, near the lowest June reading in 20 years, with state by state figures listed.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Florida
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Virginia
Missouri
Bama
Missisippi
Texas
Cooreie
Dootaa
Peepee
Lexas
Tencestee
Okishore
Marion High School 29th Commencement Largest Class
The Marion High School held its 29th commencement at the Opera House with a large class. The Class included twenty three graduates in the classical course and English course, with the annual address by General J. D. Cox and Governor Cox delivering services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerrecial Tribune
Marion
Marion High School
Opera House
Duates
Cincinnati
J. D. Cox
Ohio
Local Assembly Backs Repeal of Anticanteen Policy
A regional assembly today passed a resolution favoring repeal of the anticanteen law aimed at restricting alcohol sales. The move signals support for deregulation and may affect merchants and patrons in the area.
Ohio Incorporations Filed with Secretary of State
Ohio corporations filed with the Secretary of State in Columbus on May 31 include new incorporations and related filings. The list names the entities and their proposed business purposes and registered addresses as recorded in the state records.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Secretary of State
Capital stock changes across Ohio firms listed
The Toledo Steamboat Company Toledo increases capital stock to 4000. The New Philadelphia Water Company raises capital stock from 125000 to 150000. The Toledo Automobile Company changes name to Toledo Motor Carriage Company. The Cleveland Canton Spring Company holds 700000. The Portsmouth Hat Company has 25000. The Lake Shore Trail Company increases to 400000. The manufacturing firm adjusts stock from 0 to 50000. The Singing Society Etracht in Cleveland reduced stock from 50000 to 10000.
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Toledo Steamboat Company
Toledo
New Philadelphia Water Company
New Philadelphia
Toledo Automobile Company
Toledo Motor Carriage Company
Cleveland-Canton Spring Company
Canton
Portsmouth Hat Company
Portsmouth
Lake Shore Trail Company
Vermillion
Indicted figures surface in Buckets Shop case
A grand jury returned an indictment involving several individuals linked to the Bucket Shop matter. Names referenced include local figures and associates facing charges, with investigation details surrounding stock dealings and related offenses. The article notes ongoing legal proceedings and the involvement of civic authorities.
Sugar price changes at American Sugar Refining Company noted
Readable fragments indicate price movements or grade changes for refined sugar at American Sugar Refining Company, with references to NEM, FORKS, Arbuckle Brothers and a 31 date. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but point to market notes on sugar grades and pricing.
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Arcanites
NEM
Forks
Arbuckle Brothers
Amérticga Sugar Refining Company
MIE Ate
Cl Canges
Brother To Assist Schwab In Carnegie Steel
Special despatch from Pittsburg states General Dowussneat at Carnegie Company announces a transfer. Schwab, president of the steel company, plans retirement from Schienmann to become assistant to President Schwab. He will go to New York Mine 15. He is 33 years old. Azor R. Hunt succeeds him at Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Generaprcial Tribune
Pittsburg
Memphis man impersonates lodge member and seeks land sale
H G Dent of Memphis claiming to be president of the Toronto Land and Lumber Company was arrested in Logansport on a charge of obtaining $20 under false pretenses after allegedly posing as an Elk of Memphis Lodge No 27. Dent posted bond later, and the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
H. G. Dent
Memphis
Hebrew Inventor and Scholar Hyams Dies in Dayton
Hyam J. Hyams, Dayton’s oldest Hebrew resident and noted scholar, died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Dayton View. Born in Russia, he helped develop gas meter devices later adopted widely. A rabbi officiated today at his burial. he was about 20 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Harry Myers
Dayton View
Lefkowitz
Hyams
Russia
Lars
House Ofarliament
Mr. Hyams
Man Attempts Suicide by Standing on Tracks Near Trenton
John Ampton, claimed from Cincinnati, is jailed in Middletown as investigators check his identity and sanity after he stood on Southern Ohio Traction lines near Trenton to end his life. He may have escaped from an asylum. description sent to related institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Middletown
John Ampton
Cincinnati
Ampton
Southern Ohio Traction Company
Trenton
Abandon Cross Continent Tour On Automobile
Alexander Winton and Charles B Shanks of Cleveland Ohio abandoned their attempt to cross the continent by automobile. Their car stalled on a sand hillock near Winnemucca and could not proceed. They left for Cleveland and the automobile will be shipped by rail once extricated. Winton says ordinary cars cannot cross the sandy moons and will attempt again on another trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Alexander $. Winton
Charles B.shanks
Cleveland
Winton
Retired General Is Dead
Brigadier General Wilson U S A (retired) is dead. Funeral services were held at the Madison Avenue Reformed Church tonight in New York May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heral Tents Wilson
Madison Avenue
Post Tavern at Battle Creek Mich Promotes Summer Getaway
Inviting Lake Michigan area resort promotes the Post Tavern in Battle Creek as an ideal summer retreat. Located near a scenic stream and Lake C with boating facilities, the establishment is run by a minor company and emphasizes comfortable, well prepared meals and a relaxing atmosphere for visitors seeking a cool retreat.
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Post Tavern
Battle Creek
Mich
Lake
Michigan
C 4
Pater
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Kankakee Asylum
Gov. Nash
State Pardon Board
England
Transvaal
Lawrenceburg
M’cutcheon
Philadelphia Press
Wickler
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Thomas Millikin
Purinton
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Putron
Deutsch
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Louisville
Mayor Jones
W. C. Cochran
Carter
Carterliver
Bucket Shop
Memphis, Tenn
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