Thieves risked life on narrow ledge for raid on gun store
Two or three thieves entered the Powell & Clements gun store at 420 Main Street by crawling along a narrow fourth floor ledge then ransacked the shop. They left with pistols and jewelry valued at over 300 dollars and escaped via the same route. A separate burglary at 2616 May Street yielded more than 300 dollars in jewelry stolen from Mrs. Scallan’s home after two men posed as insurance men.
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Powell & Clements
Main Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Crim and McDermott
Barron & Boyle
Smith & Wesson
Stevens
Clements
Thomas Scallan
May Street
Mrs. Scallan
Fire and Police Blotter From Lockland Area
Firefighters extinguished a small closet fire at John Cox’s residence on Anna Street caused by a gasoline stove. Loss estimated around 100 dollars. Marshal Natler arrested a man named J Scully for drunkenness and jailed him for a mayor’s hearing.
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Lockland
John Cox
Anna ‘Street
Rough Riders Fined in Columbus Train Jumping Case
Charles Kinley and Edward Lane, two Rough Riders of Teddy Roosevelt, were charged with train jumping in Columbus Ohio. They came from near Pittsburg to attend the Rough Riders session in Oklahoma and had credentials. Both were fined 1 dollar and costs.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Charles Kinley
Edward Lane
Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Pittsburg
Oklahoma
Nash Pardons a Murderer in Columbus
Governor Nash granted a pardon to John Smith the coachman who shot and killed W. Ide, a Columbus banker. The pardon cites Ide’s loss of Smiths life savings estimated at four thousand dollars as a key factor.
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Nash
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John Smith
W. 8
Ide
Smith
Man Wins 5000 Verdict Against Lake Shore Railroad
Selden Mander, who lost his left hand while coupling cars at Ashtabula, was awarded five thousand dollars in a verdict against the Lake Shore Railroad here this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, CO
Cheaper Baking Powders Labeled as Health Risk
The Royal Baking Powder Company declares that powders claiming lower cost rely on inferior materials and degrade food health value. It warns that using cheapened alum baking powders is a crime and cites its New York address at 100 William Street.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William
New. York
Cincinnati to Host One of Largest Baptist Youth Conventions
The tenth International Baptist Young People's convention opens July 12 in Music Hall Cincinnati with speakers including Rev Dr Partridge and Rev Dr Gange of London. A huge program, strong chorus, and rail fare facilitation mark preparations as committees and leaders invite attendees from across the United States and British Columbia.
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Music Hall
International Baptist Young People's Convention
United States
British Columbia
West Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Missouri River
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Melish
Cincinnati League
Baptist Young People’s Convention
Great Britain
Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Boston
Gange
Barboursville College Elects D W Shaw as President
Morgantown June 29 Trustees of Barboursville College chose Prof D W Shaw of Philippi as president succeeding Rev F McClung. The West Virginia Conference Seminary also named Rev Dr John Weir of Ohio to lead, replacing Rev Dr Boyer amid a dozen candidates. The State Epworth League Convention at Buckhannon closed with about 275 delegates and new officers including H C Compton and Miss Estelle McNash.
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Commercial Tribune
Morgantown
W. Va
Barboursville College
D. W. Shaw
Philippi
F. McClung
Shaw
House of Delegates
West Virginia Conference Seminary
John Weir
Ohio
Boyer
W. J. Harkness
Huntington
Albert Cameron
Parkersburg
Cc. B. Graham
Wheeling
Buckhannon
H. C. Compton
Grafton
Estelle McNash
Roy Rogers
N. F. Kendall
Fetterman
Agnes Pelly
Benwood
W. E. Stout
Clarksburg
Jennie Trotter
Kingwood
Death of Lieutenant Draper in Luzon Ferry Work
General MacArthur reports Lieutenant Paul Draper of the Twenty second Infantry drowned June 28 while working on a ferry near San Antonio Nueva Ecija Luzon. Body not yet recovered.
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Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Manila
Draper
Paul Draper
Twenty-second Infantry
San Antonio
Neuva Ecinia
Luzon
Infant mauled by rats in cradle near Wagersville
Mr and Mrs James Cox of Wagersville left to milk cows when rats gnawed their two month old infant in the cradle. Doctors say death will result from the injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
James Cox
Wagersville
Grand Jury May Re Indict Joe Mc Dowell
In Richmond Kentucky on June 29 indictments against Joe McDowell for absconding with Estill County Deposit Bank funds were thrown out at Irvine. The grand jury now in session is believed to return new indictments. McDowell explained discrepancies in his books and conviction is considered unlikely.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Joe McDowell
Estill County Deposit Bank
Irvine
McDowell
No One Authorized to Collect Campaign Funds Say Hanna
Senator Hanna states that no person in New York or Philadelphia is authorized by him or the National Committee to solicit or receive money for the Republican National campaign. Information from New York and Philadelphia prompted the warning.
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Cleveland
Senator Hanna
New York
Philadelphia
Hanna
Associated Press
National Committee
Pittsburg Fire Kills One Man Injures Eleven at Best Company
A fire at the Best Manufacturing Company machine shops on Twenty fifth street in Pittsburg at 6 a m killed one fireman and injured eleven. The dead is David Williams and numerous firefighters suffered injuries from falling walls. About 250 workers face unemployment as $300000 in property and patterns were destroyed. by 9 a m the blaze was under control.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Best Manufacturing Company
Twenty-fifth Street
David Williams
No. 15 Engine Company
Robert Edwards
No. % Engine Company
Peter Tantlinger
No. 2 Engine Company
May Die
George Slagle
Timothy Murphy
Wm. Zipe
No. 25 Engine Company
Ziegler
Cavanaugh
Captain McGuire
No. 16 Engine Company
Harry Hart
George Prenter
Bert Lenox
Roosevelt en route campaign to be built on gubernatorial record
Governor Roosevelt arrived in New York from Oyster Bay unaccompanied and planned to join a Rough Riders reunion in Oklahoma. He said his campaign will be built entirely on his record as governor with no Rough Rider excitement or khaki imagery.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Lake Shore
Oklahoma
Rough Riders
Close Receives Annapolis Cadetship Appointment
Charles F. Close, son of Mr and Mrs James I Close of Upper Sandusky, was appointed today by Congressman Norton to a cadetship at the Annapolis Naval Academy. He departed for Washington this evening.
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Commercial Tribune
Upper Sandusky, CO
Charles
F. Close
James I. Close
Norton
Annapolis Naval Academy
Washington
Fire Marshal appoints Harris as stenographer in Columbus office
Fire Marshal Hollenbeck named George Harris of Hancock County as stenographer and clerk in his Columbus office. Harris is a graduate of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Xenia.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Hollenbeck
George Harris
Hancock County
Harris
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Xenia
Tragic Self Inflicted Shooting Near St Paul County
Greensburg June 29 Albert Metzler an underage youth at St Paul in this county died after shooting himself while cleaning a revolver He did not realize the weapon was loaded and the fatal accident occurred in his home locality.
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Commercial Tribune
Greensburg
Albert Metzler
St. Paul
Festival Ball Game Between Change and Shoe Trade Opens Festive Series
The Chamber of Commerce team and Cincinnati shoe manufacturers meet at Chester Park for a charity baseball game at 3 PM with 25 cent admissions and 25 cent reserve seats. Proceeds aid the Fall Festival as thousands of fans are expected. rain plan holds tickets for July 3.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chester Park
Frank W. Foulds
Braunstein
Michael Ryan
St. Joseph
Cincinnati
Funeral rites and community news from Lawrenceburg
The funeral of Rosa Kaiser aged 73 was held at the home of her son in law Rudolph Yannéy with Rev Karl Scheib of Zion's Church officiating and interment at Greendale Cemetery. Dearborn Lodge No 49 K of P installed officers including C C Harry Wade and W C Ae E ASST Se, plus other officers. William Rolf resigned as foreman of James Mayer Buggy Co. pink. Mrs John F Stohlman died in St Louis. Marriage licenses granted: Christ Voss 28 Seymour and Ada Rupker 20 Milan. Peter Weber Greensburg and Ada Francis Versailles. Jacob Siebein 24 New Marion and Anna Salyers 21 Holton.
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Rosa Kaiser
Rudolph Yannéy
Karl Scheib
Zion’s Church
Greendale Cemetery
Dearborn
K. of
Yesterda
Harry Wade
W. C
William Altemeyer
August McCright
Hoste B. Herrick
Miké’ T. Walker
James McKinney
George Dietrich
Louis Seekatz
Ben Dean
William Rolf
James & Mayer Buggy Company
Seymour
Ada Rupker
Milan
Peter Weber
Greensburg
Ada Francis
Versailles
Jacob Siebein
New Marion
Anna Salyers
Holton
Will
Widow Claims Estate of John E Donovan in Probate Case
In the probate court a contested administration of John E Donovan’s estate reveals a claimed marriage to Mrs Esses, who testified she wed Donovan in 1893 in Newport without a license. Her disclosure of hotel stays and prior living arrangements with Donovan conflicts with family knowledge, while Donovan’s sister and other relatives pursue letters of administration. Attorneys Harmon Colston Goldsmith Hoadly represent the claimant and Healy McAvoy for the sister and other interested parties.
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John E. Donovan
Split Pulley Company
Elm Street
Donovan
Chicago
Esses
Healy
Maumee
Cleveland
Squire Robinson
Newport
Burnet House
Cincinnati
York Street
Tuskey
Coleman
Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Hoadly
Malcolm McAvoy
Market Dispute Ends With Marketing Pact Gone Sour
Mr. Jobson accuses Mrs. Jobson of overspending on market purchases while he tests self sufficiency by marketing himself. He fails to curb costs and returns with an overstuffed basket including a seven pound roast and overripe strawberries. A public row ensues ending with his threat to quit marketing, the couple debating who bears the duty and cost.
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Mr. Jobson
Mrs. Jobson
Xengly
Uae
Wills and Appointments Probate Details
The will of Clemens Westbeck leaves an $8000 estate to his wife Lena for life or widowhood with remainder to children. Special bequests include Louis Katharine and Clara at 1000 each Emma 1150 and Albert 1259. Residue split equally among children. contest leads to forfeit. Widow acts as executrix. Katharine Rawley leaves property to sisters Sara and Sus with them as executrices. Gottlieb Tansing leaves 1000 to children Fred K Minnie Buck and Louisa Meier in equal shares, with 500 advanced against Mrs Meier. the son serves as executor.
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Clemens Westbeck
Lena
Louis
Katharine
Clara
Emma
Albert
Katharine Rawley
Sara
Sus
Gottlieb Tansing
Fred K
Minnie Buck
Louisa Meier
Darby Prosector Improves After Office Distress
Friends report Assistant Prosecutor Darby has improved after breaking down at his office on Thursday and facing nervous prostration. A needed rest is expected to restore him to full vigor.
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Darby
Muller Divorce Action and Custody Suit Seeks Court Injunction
Katharina R Muller sues William H Muller for divorce and child custody. Judge Pfleger issues injunction to bar interference with her lodging house at 10 West Ninth Street. She alleges cruelty abuse threats to kill and failure to provide. Attorneys C L Lundy and J J McCartin represent her.
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Katharina R. Muller
William H. Muller
Pfleger
West Ninth Street
C. L. Lundy
J.J. McCartin
Common Pleas Court Docket Listings and Appeals
The record lists cases in No 119 024 through 119 033 with liens, appeals from Squire courts, divorces, partitions, insolvent estates, and assignments. Parties include Adam Jung Henry Krauz John H Hibben Dry Goods Co The Attna Insurance Co H H Raymond A B Tylor Margaret Sloan Wor mer Rogers & Co John Anderson Katharina Muller William Muller James Rawley Anna Greenwald Valentine Becker Andreas Heilmann and heirs and the assignee Gustav Werner.
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Adam Jung
Henry Krauz
Galvin & Bauer
John H. Hibben
William M. Muller
C. L. Lundy
J. J. McCartin
James Rawley
Anna Greenwald
Renner, Gordon & Renner
Valentine Becker
Andreas Heilmann
Gustav R. Werner
Will of Robert Kirby Set Aside in Judge Jelke's Court
The will of Robert Kirby was formally set aside in Judge Jelke's court. The estate of James L. Andem, dealer in electrical supplies, was appraised in the assignment at 14156 95. A judgment for 2633 45 for plaintiff is entered in the case of Benj W Hanna against Victor M Abraham. Receivers of the Emperor B and L Co filed a third report showing collections of 9078 88, expended 5517 55, leaving on hand 3561 33.
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Robert Kirby
Jelke
James L. Andem
Benj. W. Hanna
Victor M. Abraham
Emperor B. and L. Co
RUNNING BUS LINES FORMED IN ST LOUIS STRIKE
The strikers in St Louis are setting up rival bus lines to challenge the transit company. Three thousand dollars has been raised, and twenty two vehicles are in regular service. An appeal to the public for support will be made. Maggie Hyams and Ruth Henry were convicted of assaulting Julia Ray after she exited a transit car. each fined twenty dollars and costs. The verdicts will be appealed.
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ST. Louis
Maggie Hyams
Ruth Henry
Julia Ray
Transit Company
Thirteenth Annual Supreme Council Session Opens
The thirteenth annual session of the Supreme Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers convened in Columbus Ohio on June 29 in secret session.
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Columbus
Supreme Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers
Secretary Root Returns to Washington from Southampton Vacation
Secretary Root arrived in Washington this afternoon after a ten day vacation at his summer home in Southampton Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Washington
Southampton
L. I
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement notice
An old advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder promisses relief for swollen nervous hot feet and tired walking. It claims cures for swollen sweating ingrown nails blisters corns and bunions and offers trial size for 25 cents. The notice cites availability at druggists and shoe stores with address for Allen S. Olmsted.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
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