Man volunteers tuberculin test in bid to cure disease
Frank Merritt, a middle aged man who lost his wife and son to tuberculosis, allows Dr. C C Carroll to inoculate him with tuberculosis germs in a bid to find a preventative and cure. Merritt says death holds no terror and he seeks science rather than self interest. He will be watched hour by hour as treatment proceeds.
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New York
Frank Merritt
Merritt
Salvation Army
Chatham Square
C. C. Carroll
Broadway
Sherman Building
Kentucky Doctor and Owenton Belle Wed in Cincinnati
Dr James T Guilbert of Paducah and Miss Blanch Stamper of Owenton wed after delays caused by Ohio licensing rules. Reverend E G Vick, from Kentucky, registered and obtained an Ohio license to perform marriages to proceed with the ceremony at the Linton Hotel in Cincinnati. The couple plans an Eastward honeymoon and will reside in Paducah.
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Kentucky
James T. Guilbert
Paducah
Blanch Stamper
Owenton
Cincinnati
Guilbert
Vick
Linton
Ohio
Linton Hotel
Sixth District Democrats renominate R. M. Denver for Congress
In Xenia Ohio May 28 the Sixth District Democrats renominated R M Denver for Congress Judge Harmon delivered a speech outlining the party’s platform and qualifications for the nominee The result strengthens Denver in the race for the congressional seat with Harmon endorsing the choice and addressing supporters.
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Judge Harmon
Commercial Tribune
Xenia O
R. M. Denver
Congress
Harmon
Vandusen Renominated At Huron County Republican Convention
In Norwalk at the Gilger Opera House the Huron County Republican convention renominated Frank W. Vandusen for Representative. Delegates endorsed President Roosevelt Taft Governor Harris and Vandusen. no mention was made of Congressman Laning.
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Commercial Tribune
Norwalk
Huron County
Gilger Opera House
Frank W. Vandusen
Roosevelt
Taft
Harris
Vandusen
Laning
Cured Itch by Cuticura Trio Says Milam Man
A Milam Missouri resident testifies that rough symptoms including itching swelling and a leg eruption were cured by Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Pills after several doctors failed. He notes relief from a long lasting leg issue and a feared blood poisoning. May 13 1907.
Seven Prisoners Escape from Steubenville Jail
Seven inmates led by a 20 year old overpowered Sheriff Vorhes in Steubenville Ohio and escaped from the County Jail. The fugitives Emmet Coulter Charles McBee Mike Levich Tony Nace John McCrea Fred Eli Jack Wind were armed and fled toward Pittsburg with $100 taken from the sheriff.
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Steubenville
D.F. Vorkes
Emmet Coulter
Charles McBee
Mike Levich
Tony
Nace
John McCrea
Fred Eli
Jack Wind
Pittsburg
Vorhes
Harding Will Run Anyway As Independent Republican
Washington May 28 J E Harding of the Third Ohio District declares he will run as an independent Republican after the Board of Elections refused to recognize a convention. He says the decision overrides law and that bosses of both parties block fair expression, promising a campaign to reflect the people’s sentiment and defend republican government.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Board of Elections
Congressional Committee
J. E. Harding
Ohio
Roosevelt Signs Alaska Coal Development Law
President Roosevelt signed a sweeping bill to encourage Alaska coal development. The measure limits coal land holdings to 2 560 acres per person or group, with forfeiture for excess. The act gives the government first claim on mined coal to secure navy fuel supply.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alaska
Enroll Twenty Names in Drug Clerks Organization
The association of drug clerks enrolled twenty more new members and adopted a measure on membership eligibility. The act outlines committees for enforcing laws relating to registering clerks and ensuring qualified membership.
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Association of Drug Clerks
Associated of Drug Clerks
Minister Refuses Salary Increase at All Souls Church
The Rev. L Ward Brigham pastor of All Souls University Church in Flatbush declined a salary increase. The church trustees approved a raise, but he stated he does not want it, and reports say the increase may still be approved despite his protest.
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New York
L. Ward Brigham
All Souls’ Universalist Church
Flatbush
Board of Trustees
Tornadoes Strike Kansas and Oklahoma Causing Fatalities
A tornado tore through southern Jewell County Kansas killing one man and seriously injuring twenty two others with many buildings demolished. Seven of the injured are feared dead and the storm carved a 160 foot wide path of destruction. In Oklahoma a second tornado swept the Henrietta Ravina district with towns Seward and Wanamaker in the affected zone bringing heavy rain and possible flood conditions.
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Salina
Kan
Jewell County
George Hahn
Guthrie
Okla
Henrietta
Ravina
Seward
Wanamaker
Women and Foreign Missionary Groups May Skip Joint Session
Anderson Ind May 28 reports it is nearly decided the Woman's Missionary Association and the Foreign Missionary Society will not hold a joint international session next year. Akron Ohio is seen as a likely meeting site for the Woman's group while the Foreign Missionary Society has not fixed a location. The year’s finances show a deficit of 8000 dollars with 547 local societies and 13435 members, including 110 new societies, per Mrs B F Witt of Dayton Ohio.
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Woman’s Missionary Association
B. F. Witt
Dayton
Police to Replace 82 Caliber Revolvers With 38 Calibers
An order will be issued to discard 82 caliber revolvers and substitute 38 calibers after the shooting of Patrolman Peterson last Saturday. The old belief that police should carry only guns that maim is challenged as criminals are not careful in weapon choice. Police seek better protection.
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Peterson
Postmaster Indicted in North Webster Assault Case
Warsaw Ind May 28 The grand jury indicted Postmaster Allen C Scott of North Webster on a charge of assaulting Nat J Kline. The attack occurred in Justice John Bothells court at North Webster where Scott and Kline were opposing counsel.
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Warsaw
Ind
Grand Jury
Allen C. Scott
North Webster
Nat J. Kline
John Bothell
Scott
Kline
City Hall Notes Reflect Board Actions and Staffing
Principal Wilkinson of the First Intermediate School will address inmates at the Workhouse on Sunday. Wenner of the Service Board prepares a five year garbage removal contract with Cincinnati Reduction Company. The Board of Public Service contracted Barber Asphalt Company for Ninth street pavement at 2876.20 and South Court street at 1566.98. Pedoge raises rent. Bridge Repair Yard vacate by July 1. Danner moves to sell Hoberg residence in Burnet Park extension. Traction company tracks approved in Beekman Street. Mayors signs three ordinances on fire apparatus, dumping ban in Millcreek and preserving a home. Kaiser appointed temporary Water Works bookkeeper at 130 monthly. Dowling protest over Lytle Park demolition forwarded to committee.
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Barber Asphalt Company
Ninth Street
Main and
Sycamore
South Court Street
Main
Fight over Fourth Reformed Church split at General Synod
The Fourth Reformed Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia fights to leave the Reformed Church for the Presbyterian Church and take church property. Delegates clash over protests. readings are blocked as factions vie to control the church and its Catherine Street property. A civil court clash, Countermine’s pulpit, and a June trial loom as the General Synod weighs discipline actions.
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Fourth Reformed Presbyterian Church of
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Cincinnati
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Ninth and
Plum Streets
J. N. Boice
Fourth Reformed Presbyterian Church
Reformed Church
Nineteenth and
Catherine Streets
Reformed
J. D. Countermine
Countermine
General Synod
Cedarville
Boice
David McKinney
First, Reformed Church
Alexander Cavage
New Galilee
J. L. Chesnutt
Coulterville, Ill
N. 2. Park
Roanoke Liquor Transport Ruling Reaches Express Carrier
The Southern Express Company must carry liquor consigned by Roanoke shippers to customers in dry towns along the Norfolk & Western line. The decision, following an appeal to the State Corporation Commission, holds dry town ordinances ineffective and requires transport and delivery of legally sold intoxicants to all licensed retailers and consignors.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Southern Express Company
Norfolk & Western Railroad
State Corporation Commission
Express Company
Ed Callahan Recovers From Fatal Feud Wounds
Lexington May 28 Ed Callahan noted feudist and Hargis lieutenant believed fatally cut by his brother in law who was then shot and killed by Callahan’s son He has recovered and is now attending Circuit Court at Jackson
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Lexington
Ed Callahan
Hargis
Callahan
Etme
Atckson
Public Building Funds Authorized for Ohio Cities
The conference report on the general deficiency bill lists Ohio towns receiving public building funds for the next fiscal year. Cities and amounts include Lima 20000, Ashtabula 20000, Delaware 20000, Alliance 30000, Ironton 20000, Mansfield 20000, Massillon 20000, Bellaire 20000, Bellefontaine 10000, Bowling Green 10000, Cambridge 10000, Defiance 10000, Middletown 10000, Steubenville 20000, Tiffin 12500, Van Wert 10000, Wooster 10000, Xenia 10000.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
Lima
Ashtabula
Delaware
Alliance
Ironton
Mansfield
Massillon
Bellaire
Bellefontaine
Bowling Green
Cambridge
Defiancs
Middletown
Steuberville
Tiffin
van Wert
Wooster
Xenia
Alleged Forger Arrested in Hindman Kentucky
J Bates charged with forging checks in Virginia and across Kentucky mountain banks was arrested in Hindman Knott County on a Hindman Bank check forgery charge. He is accused of defrauding nearly every bank in the Kentucky mountains.
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Lexington
J. Bates
Virginia
Kentucky
Hindman
Knott County
Bates
Social and Personal Notes From Cincinnati Area
Numerous social events fill a week in Avondale, Walnut Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods. Highlights include a large dance honoring Lenora R. McCracken, a multiset shower for Charlotte Callahan, and a May festival for the Widows and Old Men's Home with varied crafts, music, and supper. Also noted are upcoming weddings for Adele Mullane, Florence Husman, and Luella Sattler, plus Mothers' Club gatherings and tea events.
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East McMillan Street
Samuel Hunt
Philip Hunt
L. E. Caldwell
J. K. Sterrett
C. H. Gould
Austin
Thompson
J. G. Sandford
Sterrett
Tatum
George Harrison
Samuel Pogue
J. T. Carew
Ayres
Henry Cist
W. T. Todd
Helen Graydon
Roberta Dohrman
Alfreda Shipley
Margaret
Julia Anderson
Charlotte Rowe
Angie Farin
Corinne Lawson
Frances Perin
Alice Bowles
Sheldon
Norwood Art Club Invites Guests for June 10 at Mrs Stevens home
Local society notes list invitations and travel plans of several residents. Mrs. George S Stevens hosts an at home gathering on Allison Avenue in Norwood on Wednesday June 10. Many residents plan trips to Louisville, Terre Haute and Europe and brides to be are named along with attendees and hosts.
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Norwood Art Club
George S. Stevens
Allison Avenue
Norwood
Taylor C. Goshorn
Robert Todd
McAllister
Mt. Auburn
Olis
Ser
B. W. Wasson
Cleneag’ Avenue
J. W. Owens
St. Paul
Minn
Alice Rose
Price Hil
Dc. A. Burkhardt
Melrose Avenue
Walnut Hills
Christine Armstrong
Walnut Hillis
Lexington
May Skankling
Joseph Harting
L. Rueckert
Fairview Avenue
Hyde Park
New York
Frank Strake
Cynthiana
Florence
Edna Wimmer
Shaw and
Erie Avenue
St. Louis
Kentucky Society Social Roundup in Newport and Covington
Mrs T J Bradley and children from Winchester visit Mr and Mrs Alfred Davies in Covington. Mrs John R Coppin and others host a porch party for Mrs Mary Coppin’s eightieth birthday at the Coppins summer cottage White Villa. Mrs Edward Burton Johnson entertains with cards in Covington. Mrs Charles Todd and family plan a Chicago visit then Colorado Springs. Dorothy Rainey returns from Washington. Bailie Morridge visits Columbus. Mrs Will Andrews hosts a forty-guest six-hand euchre party with luncheon. Mrs Walter Emerson hosts luncheon at Four Oaks Dinsmore Park. Miss Emily Woodall to host luncheon for Miss Martha Farmer. Mrs Kate Trimble Woolsey leaves for New York then California. Mrs Charles Moriarity to return from Cleveland. Miss Mary Andrews takes friends to Dayton by motor. Mrs E C Arnold returns to Paris, Ky.
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T. J. Bradley
Winchester
Charles Todd
Covington
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Dorothy Rainey
Newport
Washington
D. C
Bailie Morridge
Columbus
Will Andrews
Walter Emerson
Four Oaks
Dinsmore Park
Mesdames
John R. Pixton
Howard Gayle
J. K. Morris
Burton Warner
Frances Wilshire
Mary L Hall
Mary Queen
Emily Woodall
Martha Farmer
Frankfort
Kate Trimble Woolsey
W. W. Trimble
New York City
California
Charles Moriarity
Cleveland
Mary Andrews
Dayton
E. C. Arnold
Paris
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promoted For Quick Headache Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast relief for headaches with no after effects and no nausea. It claims broad affordability and a money back guarantee if they fail to help, with distribution through druggists and a 25 cent trial offer.
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Fader
Lak Minn
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
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Dan Metz
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Lydia de Courey
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Walter A. Ryan
East Norwood
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Joseph Schenke
Marcus B. Kellerman
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Gilbert Wilson
F. C. Miller
Rose Hill
H. Thane Miller
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John Mullane
East Walnut Hills
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H. C. Weakley
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John Roth
Lenora McCracken
Laura Nolan
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Minnie Fromeyer
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McAlpin Avenue
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Reno Runck
Luella Sattler
Betty Hord
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George L. Mallett
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Julia Baxter
Forrest Porter
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Tal Port
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