Missing Cedarville Bank cashier blamed on missing funds
William L. Clemens, cashier of the Bank of Cedarville, disappeared after leaving a note claiming he went to Mexico with $1,000 of bank funds. Investigation found a shortage under $150 though Harper estimates around $1,000. Bank remains solvent. no depositor losses expected as Harper and H. C. Dean, with Col. Andrew Jackson, review the books.
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Commercial Tribune
Cedarvillnw
William L. Clemens
Bank of Cedarville
Clemens
Xenia
Mexico
Mrs. Clemens
Geo. W. Harper
Harper
H.C. Dean
Bank of Jamestown
Andrew Jackson
Ohio House
Greene County
Cincinnati
Franklin National
New York
Franklin. National
Dean
Cedarville
Darlington
Fred Clemens
Mechanicses C
Dayton
Man Falls Forty Feet to Death in Akron Mill Race
Frank James aged 40 died after tumbling from a forty foot trestle of the Valley Railroad in Akron. His head struck a beam upon impact, leaving him in a mass of mud where he sank. He lived about fifteen minutes after recovery from the fall.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron, CO
Frank James
Valley Railroad
Lockjaw from Laryngitis Fatal for Parkersburg Woman
Special Dispatch reports Mrs. Clara Gates, a resident of Parkersburg West Virginia, died suddenly from lockjaw believed to be induced by from laryngitis and illness lasting about forty eight hours.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Clara Gates
Bishop Chatard Opposes Bryan While Supporting Ireland
Indiana Bishop Francis S. Chatard, formerly a Democrat, declares opposition to Bryan's political positions while agreeing with Archbishop Ireland on defending the Supreme Court's independence and the President's rights. He condemns class conflict and warns of dangerous sentiments.
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Chatard
Indiana
Bryan
Commercial Tribung
Indianapolis
Ind
Francis
Ireland
Supreme Court
United States
Drunk at Three Years Old Case Shocks New York
Patrick Murphy and wife and guest Howard Gerrity faced Center Street Court for giving whisky to the Murphys' three month old son Tommy. The child was found drunk by a policeman. Mrs Murphy posted $200 bail. Gerrity jailed as a witness. the father discharged. Tommy sent to Sisters of St. Francis home. neighbors say child habitually given rum.
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New York
Patrick Murphy
Laight Street
Howard Gerrity
Center Street
Murphys
Tommy
Mott
Gerrity
House of Detention
Little Tommy
Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis
No. 12
West 129Th Street
Murphy
Ger Ie
Lions in Boston Museum Fight Over Two Wives
Nero the lion at Austin and Stone's museum caused a disturbance after trying to court Bowser while Spitfire attacked him. A keeper used a revolver to threaten the beast as staff separated the animals and quieted the scene.
Plymouth Ladies Petition for Anthracite Coal Use
Boston Oct 12 Plymouth Division patrons circulate a petition to force Old Colony Consolidated road to燃 switch from soft coal to anthracite. About 1000 signatures gathered as women complain thick smoke ruins hats gowns complexions and temper, urging directors to adopt cleaner fuel.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Mass
Plymouth
Old Colony
Consolidated Road
WHY WATSON PROTESTS About Bryan and Sewall Fusion
Thomas E. Watson declares to a New York paper that he resigned the People's party paper early in the campaign and rejects responsibility for the editorial linking his name to the phrase No Watson no Bryan. He says he supports Bryan despite potential harm to his own chances and criticizes Democratic fusion pushing Populists to back Sewall.
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Thomson, Ga
Watson
New York
Bryan
People’s Party
James L. Sibley
St. Louis
Waite Denounces Thomas in Colorado Open Letter
Ex Governor David Waite, campaigning for the Middle the Road Populist ticket, accuses the state Populist convention of betraying the party by not nominating Thomas B Watson for vice president. He pledges to back Bryan and Watson but denounces Charles S Thomas Isaac H Stevens and Thomas M Patterson and vows to stay in the race to impact the election.
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Denver
People of
Colorado
David Waite
Thomas B. Watson
Bryan
Watson
Chas
Thomas
Isaac H. Stevens
Thomas M. Patterson
the Devil
Wes
Bryan Means Panic Declared by Mining Manager
W. gs. Noyes, general manager of two silver mining firms based in Shafter, Texas, ships about 50 000 ounces monthly. He is a sound money man and will back McKinley. He warns Bryan’s election could trigger a panic harming business including silver mining.
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Commercial Tribune
San Antonio
Tex
W. Gs. Noyes
Shafter
McKinley
Bryan
Cheer for Akl Foraker Telegraphs Him from Kansas City
Akl Foraker sends a greeting from Kansas City as cheers rise for his performance. The scene captures local excitement and a nod to his athletic or public figure status during a visit.
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Foraker
Kansas City
Foraker Tour Boosts McKinley in Kansas and Nebraska
Senator elect Foraker arrived in Kirksville after campaigns in Kansas City and Red Oak and Gibbon Neb. He predicted McKinley wins in Kansas and Nebraska and urged Western farmers on tariff and silver issues while touring Illinois Indiana and Ohio. Chicago press noted Missouri outlook favors McKinley with Lewis secure as governor.
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Commercial Tribune
Kirksville
Foraker
Ohio
Kansas City
Opera House
Illinois
Springfield
Peoria
Indiana
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Quay
Red Oak
Gibbon
Neb
Nebraska
Kansas
McKinley
Union
Maj
Tennessee Woman Convicted of Stealing Six Turkeys
Mary Moore a Tennessee landowner worth about 85000 was convicted in Columbia of stealing six turkeys from a neighbor and sentenced to one year in prison. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court. The case traces a turbulent history as neighbors exposed alleged mistreatment and secretive family conduct surrounding the Stone surname.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Columbia
Mary Moore
Supreme Court
Stone
Kentucky
Campaign opening for E. B. Settle assisted by Miss Ingels
Lexington Kentucky October 12. E B Settle candidate for Congress in the Ashland District formally opened his campaign at the courthouse this afternoon. He was assisted by Miss Margaret Ingels Bourbon County's young woman orator and Thomas H. Clay of Lexington. Ingels drew the crowd.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
E. B. Settle
Ashland
Margaret Ingels
Bourbon County
Thomas H. Clay
Ex-Speaker Crisp Improves After Malaria Illness
Alarming reports circulated in Atlanta on October 12 claiming former Speaker Crisp was in danger. Judge Crisp had been at a sanitarium for three weeks with malaria but the physician said he is convalescing and able to be up.
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Atlanta
Crisp
Judge Crisp
Todhunter Will Admitted To Probate In Lexington
The will of Col. R. P. Todhunter was admitted to probate in Lexington. It bequeaths 1000 acres of land and livestock to his wife for life, with the estate to revert to their four children James C. Todhunter Lydia C. Todhunter Jean J. Todhunter and Mrs. Wagner after her death.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
R. P. Todhunter
Pawcock
James C
Lydia C
Jean J
Wagner
Murder conviction in fatal Mason assault
Columbus Oct 12 Major Wines convicted of murder in the first degree for the brick assault on Ike Mason who died from injuries. Authorities are still seeking the assailant. A $50 reward is offered by Commissioners for his capture.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Major Wines
Ike Mason
Nes
Helen Keller Prepares for Radcliffe College Examinations
Boston Oct 12 Helen Keller a remarkable blind deaf and mute young woman under Miss Sullivan's care has prepared for Radcliffe College She passed Harvard exam papers in English French German and history with high credit despite no prior exam experience This marks five hours of Radcliffe elementary exams at age 16 and she will still be young for Radcliffe with two or three years to reach typical freshman age Keller communicates by touch alone.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Mass
Helen Kellar
Sullivan
Radcliffe College
Gilman
Harvard
Radcliffe
Pers
Miss Kellar
Missouri Court Reverses Ruling on Vestibules Safety
The Missouri Court of Appeals reverses a verdict against Northern Pacific Railroad receivers. M H B Bronson fell from an unfastened vestibule door during a train lurch and sued for 10000 dollars. The court held rails must keep vestibules secured when provided.
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Commercial Tribune
Caldwell
States Circuit Court of Appeals
Northern Pacific Railroad
M. HB
Bronson
Northern Pacific
Anf
Horse and buggy found tied to Cincinnati man in Batavia
The horse and buggy left at the Hamilton House by Fred Gerstle, who vanished Thursday morning, belong to Forestle of 1187 Clay Street Cincinnati. He is due to arrive tomorrow to claim the rig. Police renew a woods search along Batavia and East Liberty pikes for Gerstle, with theories he may be insane or a victim of robbery.
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Commercial Tribune
Batavia
Hamilton House
Fred Lester
Foerstle
Clay Street
Cincinnati
Mystery Rapping Haunts Indianapolis Home Draws Crowd
At 1336 North Capital avenue in Indianapolis, a heavy wall rapping roams all day and into night, puzzling residents. Investigators find no nearby pipes, crowds gather, and several report shocks when leaning on the wall. Albert Mueller of 1371 North Senate avenue confirms a shock test.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
James C. Newport
North Capital Avenue
Albert Mueller
North
Senate Avenue
Lawyers seek Dana law test on two tickets for judges
Warner M. Bateman Charles B. Wiley Alexander B. Houston Alfred Benedict James D Ermston of Cincinnati sue Hamilton County Board of Elections and Deputy State Supervisors in Columbus Ohio to force printing of their names on both the Lawyers Judicial Ticket and the Democratic ticket for Common Pleas judge. The suit by the Bar Association asks mandamus to compel dual ballot placement for the candidates. The election day is set for tomorrow morning at 9 oclock.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Supreme’Court
Warner M. Bateman
Charles B. Wiley
Alexander B. Houston
Alfred B. Benedict
James D. Ermston
Cincinnati
Board of Elections
Hamilton County
Dana
Messrs
Houston
Benedict and
Ermston
Bar Association
Board of
Bilections
Judicial
Mandamus
Breckinridge Denounces Chicago Platform in Lexington
Col W C B Breckinridge opens his campaign in Lexington amid a large audience. He cites time limits for not sharing with Evan E Settle and denounces free silver, arguing only gold standard nations use both metals. He notes fusion groups versus Chicago coalition and receives a standing ovation.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
W. C.B. Breckinridge
Theo
Evan E. Settle
Chicago
Povere
Paige Huntington notes settlement disputed in Ohio report
An interview with David R. Paige returning from South America was misrepresented as settling all Paige Huntington notes. The Western Reserve Farmers National Bank of Canfield and others still hold some of the notes for small amounts bearing forged Huntington signatures, while a bank in Leetonia recently settled.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren
David R. Paige
New York
South America
Paige
Buford Overton Hanged Amid Public Southern Execution
Buford Overton was hanged at Harlan courthouse in Harlan County for the murder of peddler Augustus Loeb and his wife Maria. Despite threats and mountain unrest, the execution proceeded publicly with about five thousand onlookers. Overton claimed innocence against involvement in the killings and said his brother and John Scott shot them.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Buford Overton
Harlan Courthouse
Harlan County
Augustus Loeb
Maria
Cumberland Mountains
Tennessee
Strate Overton
Overton
Grant Smith
Loeb
Billy
John Scott
Scott
Billy Overton
Sallie Hensely
Texas
Buford
John Ott
Dances a Jig at 99 Years in Parkersburg
John Lockhart aged 99 walked fifteen miles from Lee Creek to Parkersburg and back in a day, never using a conveyance. He danced a jig for friends to show agility, noting many ancestors lived beyond a hundred. Special dispatch to Commercial Tribune.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ex City Treasurer Guilty in Camden Malfeasance Case
Ex city treasurer Frank F. Michellon of Camden, New Jersey, found guilty in Camden Quarter Sessions on the fourth indictment charging malfeasance in office. Thirteen indictments had been brought against him. sentence was deferred.
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Philadelphia
Frank F. Michellon
Adne
Camden
Assaulted Non-Union Man Bound Over for Grand Jury
Elyria Ohio October 12 Watt Noveski bound over to the grand jury by Justice Chapman for assaulting Frank Smith a non union quarryman. Both men were employed by the Grafton Stone Company at the 15th street plant.
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Commercial Tribune
Elyria
Watt Noveski
Chapman
Frank Smith
The
Grafton Stone Companion
Bryan tour accused of price gouging for stops
Special Dispatch reports W D Bynum alleges that Bryan and his managers charged towns along the train route to hear the candidate. Indiana towns like Noblesville paid 150 dollars, Logansport demanded 300 but settled for 50, Aberdeen reportedly charged 300 to stop and display the orator.
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Noblesville
Ind
Aberdeen
S. D
Coal Tribune
Chicago
W. D. Bynum
Sound Money Democratic Committee
Bryan
Indiana
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Logansport
Bryan Speaks to Women in Minneapolis Meetings
William Jennings Bryan traveled from St. Paul to Minneapolis and spoke to four audiences tonight. He addressed women at Exposition Hall Bridge Square Lyceum Theater and Yale Place public square along the Mississippi River corridor.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William Jennings Bryan
St. Paul
Exposition Hall
Bridge Square
Mississippi River
Lyceum Theater
Yale Place
Bryan to Speak in Greensburg if Funds Raised
Greensburg Indiana October 12 reports that William Jennings Bryan plans another Indiana tour stop here. Organizers must raise 250 dollars to cover travel and expenses for the speaker.
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Commercial Tribune
Greensburg
Ind
Bryan
Indiana
Judge Ferris Drumbeat Draws 8000 at Flora Rally
A large political gathering in Flora Illinois drew an estimated 8000 attendees. Special trains from Washington Vincennes Fairfield and Breese brought members of the Railroad Sound Money Club and Flambeau Club. Judges Howard Ferris of Cincinnati and J R Gardner of Washington Indiana spoke to a cheering crowd. The B&O line delivered more than 4000 supporters.
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Commercial Tribune
Flora
Illis
Clay County
Washington
Vincennes
Ind
Fairfield
Pana
Breese
Ill
Railroad Sound Money Club
Flambeau Club
Sines
Howard Ferris
Cincinnati
J. R. Gardner
Man Jumps at Niagara Falls in Suspected Suicide
An unknown man leaped from Prospect Park Point and was swept over the American Falls. He removed his hat, placed 40 cents in it, and set it down before the plunge. Two hackmen witnessed the incident. The stranger was described as short, about 85, 185 pounds, in a cinnamon overcoat. The body was not recovered.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Prospect Park Point
American Falls
Venezuelan Question Arbitration Sought by Britain and US
London reports a Saturday conference between the Marquis of Salisbury Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Julian Pauncefote yielded a satisfactory result. It is believed the general principle of arbitration and settlement with the United States will be decided before month’s end. Pauncefote sails to New York Wednesday with final instructions.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Colonies
Joseph Chamberlain
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
United States
New York
Girl Dies After Fearful Night Near Decatur
In Decatur Indiana Miss Katie Yagle a sixteen year old girl died after being scared by neighborhood boys who masked their faces and entered her family home. She fled to a field fell into a ditch and was found dead hours later. She had suffered poor health.
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Commercial Tribune
Decatur
Ind
Katie Yagle
John Yagle
Here
Yagie
Katie
Supreme Court Opens October Term Briefly Adjourning Motions
The U S Supreme Court met at noon for the October term with a three minute session. Chief Justice announced that all motions docketed for today would be postponed until tomorrow to permit the Court to call upon the President. No decisions will be rendered this week.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Sherman Arrives in Columbus Portraits Health Improvement
Senator John Sherman reached Columbus on a Mansfield train and plans to depart for Portsmouth to speak with Senator Burroughs and others. He appears healthier than in years, following a Montana trip with General Miles. A Helena McKinley Club member, B J Babcock, notes Sherman’s receptive audiences across the state.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
John Sherman
Mansfield
Portsmouth
Burroughs
Sherman
Montana
Miles
Helena
McKinley Club
Tuo
B. J. Babcock
Farmer George W Kurtz Dies During Sunday Service
Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune Farmersville Ohio George W Kurtz sixty a farmer collapsed and died of heart failure while praying at United Brethren Church during Sunday school He lived in Jackson Township and is survived by his wife and two children
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Commercial Tribune
Eens Bay
Mass
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Daddy” Brann
Dayton
United Brethren Church
Farmersville
George W. Kurtz
Jackson Township
Mr. Kurtz
Unknown Young Man Found Dead in Scioto River
Coroner Edward Herbst received a letter from Mrs. E. M. Cotton of Cincinnati asking for information about an unidentified young man whose body was found in the Scioto River south of Columbus on Saturday. The remains remain unidentified.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Edward Herbst
E. M. Cotton
Garfield Place
Cincinnati
Scioto River
Ten Thousand at Hammond Meeting Back McKinley Support
Ten thousand people gathered in Hammond Indiana for old soldiers day to back McKinley sound money and Republicanism. General Alger led a veterans battalion with speeches by Generals Marden Sickles Stewart Howard and others. Gov Altgeld refused to allow a field piece but the event drew strong patriotic fervor. The generals plan to reach Cincinnati October 16.
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Altgeld
Commercial Tribune
Hammond
Ind
Indiana
McKinley
Russell A. Alger
Illinois
Michigan Central
State Line
James G. Vandewalker
I. N. Walker
Alger
George A. Marden
Lowell
Mass
Corporal Tanner
Sickles
Stewart
Pennsylvania
O. £. Howard
Walker
Ilinois
Cincinnati
Irish comedian Samuel J. Ryan Marries heiress Alma Carl
New York report says Samuel J. Ryan wed Alma Carl after twelve years apart. They first courted in Cincinnati, reunited by a matinee sighting in Jersey City, then married quietly Sunday night. Alma Carl is an heiress with a fortune, largely Ohio holdings.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Samuel J. Ryan
Cincinnati
Alma Carl
East 119Th Street
Jersey City
Miss Carl
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Europe
Ohio
Couple Seeks to Annul Teen Marriage in Probate Court
In Cleveland Ohio Thomas A Conkey and Florence, both about sixteen, sat with family as their marriage is targeted for annulment. The judge ordered Thomas to appear with a guardian ad litem on the 16th for further proceedings to end the union.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, CO
Thomas ‘A. Conkey
Florence
Thomas
Albert B. Conkey
Andlorence
Mrs. Simmons
Elyria
George Jackson Arrested for Perjury in Pearl Bryan Case
The driver linked to the Pearl Bryan incident was arrested in Springfi1d C, Oct. 12. Geo Jackson, held on perjury charges, testified two years ago about an assault by William mh 2, while a party exhibitor moved through Washington D. C. and a horse scene unfolded nearby.
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Commercial Tribune
D. C
Geo. Jackson
Bryan Hack
Jackson
Ohey
Asvin
William
Washington D. O
Advan
Pany
Ron
Delegation Escorts the Cin cinnatians to the City
A delegation of Cincinnati residents accompanies a group to the city for an organized visit. Leaders coordinate arrival and safety steps as they engage with local officials. The purpose and participants are highlighted in coverage.
Milwaukee Visit Showcases Fire Line and City Hall Sight
Milwaukee hosts Cincinnati officials with a pipe line display from Fire Chief Foley washing the Goddess of Liberty atop the Court House, a police review, and a City Hall tour. Banquet honors Cincinnati guests as Herrmann is favored for Society of Municipal Improvements presidency.
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Pfister
Milwaukee
Auschenberger
Foley
James Foley
Courtie
City Hall Square
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
Alleghany, Pa
American Society of Municipal Improvements
Chicago
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