Man Falls 70 Feet At Water Works Station Killing Pittsburg Contractor
Mrs. Edward Zinsser, recently moved to 2069 Eastern avenue, learns of her husband’s death after a scaffold accident at the Torrence Road Pumping Station. Zinsser, 30, from Pittsburg, fell thirty feet then forty more into a machine pit, suffering a fractured skull and neck break. Coroner orders morgue transfer. Wife, newly in trouble with pregnancy, collapses at the scene. The incident marks the first fatality at the Water Works station since its erection. engineer John McNamara loses his thumb in a separate accident amid the excitement.
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Edward Zinsser
Best Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Torrence Road
New Water Works
Eastern Avenue
Zinsser
G. W. Prugh
Hastern Avenue
John McNamara
Dornheggan
Thomas G. Melish
Resor Ayvenue
Clifton
Markbreit
George Allison
Avondale
Flames Destroy Week's Washing at Owens Home
A fire last night gutted the rear room on the second floor of F. X. Owens residence at 2374 Kemper lane, destroying the weekly family wash. Loss estimated about 300 dollars, with much of Mrs. Owens' waists skirts and shirts and children’s clothes ruined. discovered by Mr. Owens and fought by engines dispatched after a still alarm. Mr. Owens, secretary of Kroger Grocery and Baking Co.
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F. X. Owens
Kemper Lane
Owens
Missing Akron postmaster linked to long service
Postoffice inspectors rushed from this city to Akron Ohio on information that Assistant Postmaster John Chapman was missing. An audit of the Akron office books began the day before by Inspector Cochrane of Cleveland. Chapman has served with the Post Office since 1898.
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Akron
John Chapman
Cochrane
Cleveland
Chapman
There’s a Reason for Postum as a Coffee Substitute
A relief at meals comes when coffee is replaced by Postum. Coffee caffeine is a drug that harms some drinkers while Postum contains no coffee and provides nourishment from wheat bran. It claims to deliver brain and nerve tissue building phosphates and ends with the slogan There’s a Reason.
Man in the skirt sticks 10 story
Joseph Stirling 24 of 881 Rockdale Avenue was arrested Tuesday night by Lt. Conrad and Patrolman Thomas after being found masquerading in a dark blue skirt and long coat with a suitcase of tools. He admitted planning burglary to steal for his sick father but changed course and returned home. He will be arraigned today on burglary tools charge.
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Joseph Stirling
Rockdale Avenue
Conrad
Thomas
Stirling
Crawford
Poppe
Prayer and fast mark Methodist Women’s Missionary Day
Mrs William B Davis leads 110 women in a five hour prayer and fast at Wiley Chapel as part of preparations for the society annual donation day on Tuesday April 14. The group believes concentrated prayer will better aid their gospel work.
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William B. Davis
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Wiley Chapel
Women Drivers Debate in City Autos Controversy
Chicago officials and business leaders discuss women operating cars amid calls for exams and a driver bureau. Mayor Markbreit defends cautious stance on women drivers while council member O'Brien backs qualified female operators with a proviso on talk while driving. Residents share mixed experiences praising women's care and skill behind the wheel.
River Nine Falling Ends Lengthy Ohio Flood Threat
After ten hours of standstill the Ohio River reversed its rise last night between 10 and 11 o clock. Water fell from 53.4 to 53.3 feet by 11 p.m., easing fears of renewed flooding. Forecaster Bassler notified business districts that the danger was past.
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Ohio
Bassler
Conclave Planning Underway by Knights Templar Committees
Committees met at the Sin a Hotel in Linton to prepare for the October Knights Templar Conclave. About 408 Sir Knights have secured quarters, roughly one sixth of state commanderies, with 3,000 to 4,000 attendees anticipated. The Finance Committee seeks $5,000 for entertainment.
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Linton Hotel
Templar
Knights Templar
Sina Hotel
W. B. Melish
Drafts Back Fire Fraudster Cased Havlin Hotel
A Chicago man registered as R. C. Thompson defrauded Havlin Hotel Company by cashing 75 dollar drafts after staying one night. He had previously cashed 50 to 200 dollar drafts in multiple Midwestern hotels. The draft was returned marked forgery.
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Middle West
Havlin Hotel Company
Chicago
Pacific Coast Travel Deal From Chicago to West Coast
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers $38 fares from Chicago to Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, Victoria, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast points. Tickets valid daily until April 30. Berth in tourist sleeper is $7 from Chicago. Depart Union Station Chicago at 0:10 p.m. daily. Personally conducted tourist car parties leave Chicago 10:10 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Marketing appeals to merchants, workers, farmers, and stockmen across Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and Washington. Contact Gi Mordough, Traveling Passenger Agent, 24 Carew Building, Cincinnati.
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Tacoma
Spokane
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Victoria
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
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Dakotas
Montana
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Ashington
Gi. Mordough
Carew
Cincinnati
Honeymoon Quickie Wedding Ties Business Trip to London
Dennis Gallagher a 33 year old New York salesman and Mrs Theresa Avisus a 32 year old Cincinnati resident married in a hasty ceremony at the bride viewing last night. The couple wed at the home of the bride as Gallagher hurried to London on business and to start a honeymoon. The Rev Jacob W App officiated and Dr Martha Williams hosted a bridal supper at Gibson House before the departure.
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London
England
Dennis Gallagher
New York
Theresa R. Avisus
Garfield Place
Gallagher
Gotham
Martha R. Williams
Leopold Avisus
Jacob W.app
Dr. Williams
Gibson House
Cincinnati
Detective Scares Women at St Peters Cathedral
Last night at about 10 o'clock young women leaving services at St. Peters Cathedral were frightened by a man in a dark suit and black soft hat standing in the churchyard. Detective Grannan searched the grounds but found no trace. A man matching the description was later brought in but had an alibi.
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St. Peter's Cathedral
Father
Mulyihill
Grannan
Fifth Street
Central Avenue
Ohio Council of Deliberation Meets in Cleveland Today
The Margonic Council of Deliberation of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite meets in Cleveland today and tomorrow. Cincinnati delegates W B Melish Frank G Curry William Michie George H Kattenhorn Williard Sorin Edward B Miller and Frank W Hendley departed for the Forest City last night.
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Ohio Council of Deliberation
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Frank G. Curry
William Michie
George H. Kattenhorn
Williard Sorin
Edward B. Miller
Forest City
Master Masons Ready to Strike Over 560 Cent Wages
The master masons, about 300 strong in Cincinnati and Covington, rejected demands at a meeting yesterday and resolved not to grant them. They vow to hold out, fighting to the last ditch, as the wage dispute continues.
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Cincinnati
Covington
Talks of Airships by Samuel Einstein at Literary Club
Samuel Einstein spoke to the German Literary Club at the Mechanics Institute on Steamships and Airships. He outlined recent scientific progress and expressed hope that air ships would become universally used.
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Samuel Einstein
Mechanics’ “Institute
Mohawk Lodge Members Honor Treasure with Dinner
Thomas Johnson, treasurer of the Mohawk Lodge I O F, hosted a temple dinner on Seventh and Elm streets in appreciation of a token received last week. He was presented with a diamond ring.
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Thomas Johnson
Mohawk Lodge
I. O
Seventh and Elm Streets
Blaisdale To Exhibit Rapid Typewriting At Bartlett College
Public invited Thursday evening February 12 at 7 30 Bartlett College Commercial Tribune Building where H O Blaisdale champion will give an exhibition of rapid typewriting in the American championship mode.
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H.O. Blaisdale
Bartlett College
Commercial Tribune
Friendly Sons of St Patrick to Host Irish Day Event
The Friendly Sons of St Patrick and Wolfe Tone Club plan a joint St Patrick's Day celebration in Central Turner Hall on March 17. A final meeting previews entertainment by A J Conroy J W Conroy and others with singers James Molloy W C Hill James Hughes John Jones and more. Joseph A Murray will preside at the piano. Tickets for the banquet will be issued.
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A. B. Menke
Lawrence Treinon
John Maxwell
Merchant of Venice
Seetven
ME. Co
Will Levy a Tax Upon the Parents Delinquent School Plan
A historical note reports a debate on who are the worst boys in delinquent schools. Superintendent Dyer will reveal findings after April 1. Judge Caldwell influences adding a Poplar Street dormitory style school for the most troubled youths with a matron in charge, housing about a thousand daily in hopes of reform.
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Poplar
Saloonkeepers accuse reformers of selective prosecution
Arrested saloon keepers claim Antisaloon and Municipal Reform League agents target patrons of one brewery. They allege the brewery owners led the fight against the local option bill and opposed Antisaloon League actions, insisting prosecutions are politically motivated and uneven.
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Municipal Reform League
Sehero
Antisaleon League
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