Fires Race Through Coal Towns Sparking Alarm
Fires burned cars and buildings across Shenandoah and nearby towns as coal breakers faced arson attempts. Fire departments battled blazes from Janigan’s Red Stake to Gilberton while residents formed committees to confront incendiaries. An estimated insured loss ran high as many workers were left jobless.
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Porrsvityz
Shenandoah
Riles
Committee of Safety
Donaldson
Janigan
Red
Pean
Pottaville
Gilberton
Centennial celebration with speeches and banquet
The centennial event opened with ceremonies at 3 PM and a banquet. Dignitaries including Gov. Hendricks and ex-Gov. Walker attended, with a crowd assembled for readings and a display of rockets amid questions about authenticity of the illumination honoring the occasion.
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saGavuner
San Wm
G. Bryas
Gov. Hendricks
South Carolina
Dians
Walker
Virginia
Per . Vance
Ieee
Proming Religions Procession In Turkeystan Warfare
A special correspondent reports that a German ambulance has been instructed to west Belgian Government to re witms. The morning dispatch confirms Russian General Rauchmann was returned to Turkestan and resumed governorship.
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Loxpox
Pactanp
Rauchmann
Turkestan
Rearing Mrs Croxa and New York Cardinal Honor
New York figures from yesterday describe Cardinal McClockey seated with a diamond cross valued at $30,000. The event highlights prominent society figures and ceremonial display in the city.
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New York
Cardinal
McClockey
Steamship France Arrives from New York at San Francisco
Sospex reports May 29 that the steamship France arrived out from New York. It notes San Francisco on May 20 and the sailing of the steamship St. Lucie for New York.
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Sospex
France
New York
San Francisco
Philadelphia May 2 and 20 Baseball Notes
Philadelphia games lists show May 2 and May 20 dates with teams Boston New York Hartford and Athletics. The terse item records schedule fragments and team mentions without full context or scores.
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Philadelphia
Bost Ns
Philadelphias
New York
Hartfords
Athletics
Remarkable communication reported by Banner of Light
The Cincinnati Commercial’s noted communication is summarized by the Banner of Light. A select gathering was held at G. W. Mansfield's place on the last Saturday evening in December. Eaton presented several pictures and terms, with discussions reflecting on the event and its significance.
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Sandusky Register
Cy Lb
Cincinnati
Banner of Light
G. W. Mansfield
Ici Pictures
Eaton
The
TIMES
Quiet Cincinnati Method Praised For Efficient Action
The text praises Cincinnati for a quiet, effective approach to handling affairs without noise or disruption. It cites legitimate use of authority to seize property when needed, notes an official stating what is required, and implies swift, practical completion of tasks.
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Cincinnati
Saalien
Socuis
Gertie Comments on Taft Nets and Catholics Share
The Cincinnati Gertie remarks on Judge Taft's financial plan claiming certain worth individuals favor a four to one proposed division. She argues over the money split and nominees, reflecting division among supporters and critics on the policy.
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Cincinnati Gertie
Taft
Yang
Nomin
McQuaid lecture review and political inquiry
The Da Journal summarizes McQuaid's lecture and questions the speaker's statements about Sidon and the Republican candidate for Governor. It notes uncertainty over which funds might be used and expresses concern about supporting a specific campaign.
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McQuaid
Sidon
John F Overen Aided as Candidate for Auditor Seat
A local note proposes John F Overen as a candidate for Auditor. Described as a good soldier with a solid record, the text endorses his reliability and legal background. It emphasizes his fitness for the ticket and his broadly known associations.
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Sask
John F. Overen
Sprint
Othner
Dute A
Easay
Democratic Nominating Fight Supposedly Lacks Real Candidate
Payette County Herald reports mixed reactions among Democrats over a straw man maneuver and the term used, noting intraparty divisions and little apparent impact on the presidential nomination process as factions publicly debate strategy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tray
Bia
Sandusky Bogteter Emerges as Governor Candidate
Fragmentary OCR hints at Sandusky Bogteter from Canton seeking governor. Described as liberal in education and fine in address, with longstanding Republican ties. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Cavarrses
Canton
Women Temperance Mass Convention Opens in St Louis
The Second Edition reports the Women temperance gathering in St Louis with Ida Buckingham elected president and officers named. Speeches praised the Crusades impact, noting closures of distilleries and saloons in Ohio and urging wider support for women’s suffrage in constitutional committees. Mrs Minor and Miss Phoebe W. Cozeens spoke to the Elections and Electors Committee, urging ballot rights for women and securing promise of consideration from the committee chair.
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St. Louis
Women’s State Temperance Mass Convention
Ida Buckingham
Mlen
Ohio
John Bennett Anderson
Kristol
War cloud lifts France Germany near peaceful accord
Dispatches from Europe indicate no current threat to Franco German peace as observers expect improved ties aided by other powers. Attorney General Pierrepont plans a departmental reorganization and will issue an order next Monday. In Texas authorities report Pete McCartney’s third escape suggests collusion with officers guarding him. Telegrams seek details of the escape.
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Europe
France
Germany
Piérrepont
Pete McCartney
Texas
McCartney
Presbyterian Assembly Opens with Committees and Mileage Debate
In Cleveland on May 21 the Presbyterian General Assembly began at 9 am with devotional exercises. The Moderator named standing committees, the Arrangements committee proposed a session for the Assembly, and Syndical records were reviewed as mileage issues dominated the day's discussion. The first story of viaduct piers was installed yesterday afternoon.
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Cleveland
Presbyterian General Assembly
Ceial
Rumors of Failures Hit London Iron Trade Firms
A New York dispatch on May 21 notes rumors of failures in London affecting a major iron trade firm and the 4 Lowbard Street discount house, signaling anxiety in financial markets.
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New York
London
Lowbard Street
Rum Over and Killed in IxpiaRarons May 21
A report from IxpiaRarons on May 21 describes a fatal incident occurring in the morning when a rum over caused a deadly event. Details are sparse but indicate an immediate fatal outcome.
McCartney Escape Reported As President Plans Summer Hale
May 21 dispatch from Tyler Texas reports Pete McCartney again escaped custody while news was conveyed by United States Marshal Jurnell. The White House says the President and family will depart for Long Branch around June 3 or 4 and will relocate staff there. Louisiana residents and federal appointees are noted in the surrounding administrative updates.
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Washington
Adiapateh
Sears View Bureau
Tyler
Tex
Pete McCartncy
United States
J Urnell
Aus
Long Branch
3. Louis
White House
David P. Dyer
Misouri
William Patrick
Louis Demeker
Internal Revenue
Minnesota
Cameron Burnside
Philadelphia
Otis C. Tiffany
Tifasy
Navy
Work of Body Snatchers in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE May 21 Special dispatch from Cincinnati Times reports Henry Wade attempted to disinter three of his children buried years ago to move them to a cemetery. In one grave he found his own daughter’s remains and the body of an infant about two months old, shocking him. No explanation provided. suspected body snatchers.
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Cineinnati Times
Chillicothe
Henry Wade
Mecklenburg centennial celebrated in rain soaked Memphis theatre
Memphians gathered at the Mecklenburg centennial event despite rain. Ex Governor Harris introduced Capt J Harvey Mathes as secretary. Rev Dr Gaston led prayer, band played, N D Menkep read the Mecklenburg declaration, with addresses by T B Faington J PD Adams and T W Brown. Dixie and Yankee Doodle closed the gathering.
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Mecklenburg
Harris
J. Harvey Mathes
Ledgrt
Gaston
New York Metric System Convention Signed
New York May 21 reports the International Metric Convention has been signed by representatives of all powers participating in the council. The event marks a coordinated move toward metric standards across the involved nations.
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New York
Fairfield County Insurance Building Fire in Norwalk
A fire at the Fairfield County Insurance Building in Norwalk burned this morning. Loss listed at 100060 dollars with reports indicating extensive damage and high heat.
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Fairfield County Insurance
Norwalk
Tilton Beecher Trial Narrates Letters and Conspirators
In New York on May 21 the Tilton Beech er case proceeds with Bowen and Moulton detailing alleged plots to ruin Tilton and defend Beecher. Testimony covers conversations, adultery charges, and a controversial letter exchange as Beecher and Tilton accuse each other while the court considers strategy and timing for closing arguments.
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Brooklyn
J’orter
Tilton-Beerher
Eal
Biiefly
Bowen
Beecher
Tilton
Disc Weed
Heather
Independent and
Brooklyn Union
Wouren
Binmteel
The
Christian Union
Deacon- Freeland
Frank
Moulton
Seekig
Theodore
Dt Bowen -Feils
Bowén
Mr. Beechér
Decemer
Plymouth Church
Beecer
Henry C. Bowen
New York
Filton
Saas
Frank Moulton
Sairy
Bie
Bunlay
Hag Agape Gs
British Bullion Balance at Bank of England Report
From Loxpon dated May 1 a balance says that bullion put into the Bank of England totals £216,009. The open market discount rate is 5 and one half percent, which is 3 and 16 percent relative to the Bank rate.
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Loxpon
Bank of England
Troublesome Indian Prisoner Causes Ruffian Escape
In Bae City on May 21 Gray Beard, described as the most troublesome Indian prisoner en route to St. Augustine, escaped from the endues morning after leaping from custody.
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Bae City
Gray Beard
St. Augustine
Special Dispatches Report Movements and Weather Indications
Special dispatches to the Cincinnati Times note movements involving John Rhoads and Lagerne, with reference to Monongahela and Ragou wheeling. The report mentions travel to Portsmouth, a departure from Gramite State, and afternoon weather indications of rain on May 21, with arrival of the Glad Tower from 3.
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Cincinnati Times
Pirtsarrs
Pamn
Monongahela
River News And Weather At Evansville May 21
The report from Evansville May 21 notes rain and warm weather with river levels falling seven feet in the canal and five feet on the falls. Busi ness light as packets on time. Various tow boats and freights, including Nashville and Florence to Cincinnati, are listed with departure or arrival times. The Thompson Dean left for Cincinnati before noon. Thomas Strerlock will leave this evening.
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Thompson Dean
Cincinnati
Millar
Thomas Strerlock
Evansville
End
Port
Smoky ‘City
Nashville
Florence
Utah
Louis
Pittsburg
Coal Hill
Tea ‘& Turner
Barnard
Tow
Charles Brown
Uniontown
Inontos
Siete Eng
Sam Brown
Finn
Markets Report from Saint Louis and New Orleans
Market notes show mixed activity across grains and livestock. Wheat and corn trade unevenly with some gains, rye steady. flour, oats, oats and bran quoted with small moves. cotton, sugar, molasses broadly steady. pork and lard firm to quiet. whiskey and petroleum prices varied, receipts noted for corn, oats, hay, and cotton.
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Et Louis
Nod White
Michigan
Oswego
os@ose
New York
Seistill
Dharph
Chicago
Milwaukes
New Spring
Tor Western
Sellow
Harley
ADG@inc
Jane
Janey
Parker's Landsong Quiet and Steady at Wells
May 21 report notes Parker's Landsong quiet and firm, with immediate shipment quoted around 32.1, Titusville prices at about 125 dollars with no sellers, Philadelphia crude steady in bulk and refined markets showing firm tone.
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Parker
United
Wells
St. In
Titusville
Independence Bell Repair Tales From Old Philadelphia Mall
The Philadelphia independence bell, cracked long ago, has been tinkered with repeatedly by Leon to regain sonority. Attempts to fuse silver or patch the crack failed, and efforts to rework the crack produced smaller bells as relics. Some have clipped splinters from the rim, but many still hope for a restoration to its original tone without resorting to drastic methods.
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Independence Breil
Independence Mall
Philadelphia & Ouders
Leon
Democratic Reform In Ohio Legislature Tax Burden Revealed
The Democratic legislature of Ohio allegedly adjourned with taxes levied totaling 716,514 dollars more than the expenses of the previous Republican body. Reform efforts are described as consistent with reforms seen elsewhere, aiming to alter fiscal policy and governance.
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Potalohipros
Ohio
Republa
Democratic Reform
Weather Bulletin From Signal Service Report
The Weather Bureau and Signal Service report changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions over the last 24 hours. Measurements include barometric pressure, wind, and elevation adjustments, with corrections applied for accuracy.
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Nore
Bass
Signal Service
Weather forecast for Ohio Valley and Lake Region
The report notes a falling barometer with warmer southwest winds and cloudy rain, followed by rising barometer and northerly winds. Cooler and clearer weather is expected as conditions improve. Rivers are expected to fall slowly, with a light rise from Keokuk to St Louis.
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Orner
Chier
Wasurxerox
D. C
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Keokuk
Louis
Forrest Club Presents Evening Entertainment at Mount Lookout
In Police Court Ida Payne was convicted of harboring lewd women. She was fined 15 dollars and costs. The Forrest Club of Mount Lookout announced a semi-annual entertainment this evening.
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Forrest Club
Mount Lookout
Ida Payne
Worthington Moves to Dismiss Trustees Petition
Cincinnati context shows Vachel Worthington seeks to dismiss the Southern Railroad Trustees petition and to resist fixing their compensation. He argues the Wright bill and related acts are unconstitutional and that the trustees lack valid appointment. Judge Tilden considering motions. Strong answers. A temporary restraining order was granted against Postmaster Wable. injunction to be heard Monday. Jack and Jill Company to perform at Grand Opera House with three shows.
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Maghel Wworthington
Ese
Tilden
Superior ‘Court
Cincinnati
Jeave
Ferguson
Heidelbach
Greenwood
Bishop
Southern Railroad
Superior Court
Southern Railway
Vachel Worthington
Sax-Payer
Pergusta
Splaintuts
Tri City
Uniter Jtase
Ferguson Heidelbach
Greeny Wood
Cinclanctl
Gchar
Worthington
Wea Pigton
Osrkonu
City Saliction
Rick Roberts
Jack and Jill Company
Grand Opera House
Dayton
Richmond Springfield
Lifayette
Locust reports say grasshoppers limited to small Minnesota districts
Dispatches from Minnesota state sources indicate no widespread grasshopper plague this year. Fred Grant travels toward the Big Horn country while reports from multiple localities suggest only small, isolated pockets in Blekinge Larth, Nicolet, Le Sueur and nearby counties with minimal damage expected.
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Fred
Big Horn
Bismarck
Missouri
Yellowstone
Custer
Winked
Seem
Prem
Minnegota
Minnesota River
Larth
Own
Nicolet
le Sueur
Meeker
McLeod
PiABLeMia May 21 arrest for embezzlement over railroad shares
Graves Fry has been arrested at the instance of Bowen and Fox brokers on a charge of embezzlement connected with an over issue of railroad shares. The case involves a suspected misappropriation within a brokerage context and centers on the alleged over issuance of shares.
Baron Roberts Leaves New York After Festive Sojourn
Baron Roberts of New York, attending the May Magical Festival and the German Catholic Convention, and enjoying country jaunts to relieve tedium, departed for home this morning. He did not walk.
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Baron ‘Roberts
New York
Case Against Campbell and Brown on Bond Trial
In United States Court the case against L. J. Campbell of Hamphrop and W. D. Brown as sureties on a $35,000 warehouse bond was set for trial this afternoon. Other defendants were dropped. the suit remains active against the two men.
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L. J. Campbell
Ham- Hrop
W. D. Brown
United States
Coal dealer J Crawford & Sons founder dies in Cleveland
Cleveland May 21 Crawford of the firm J Crawford and Sons coal dealers died this morning. The passing of the local businessman ends a long career in the coal trade and a prominent involvement in community affairs.
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Cleveland
Crawford
J. Crawford & Sons
Meeting of Young Western B B C in Fulipa
A Thursday evening gathering of the Young Western B B C in Fulipa enrolled officers F Pickitson as President A High as Vice President F Rogers as Secretary Wa Ono as Treasurer J Huddart H Young J Evans Mart Perrill as Captain. Workhouse sentences were handed by Judge Lindemann for various offenses including vagrapey drunkenness indecent behavior and a fine of 59 dollars. A bar meeting is planned for Saturday morning at 10 in Hamilton Common Rooms No 2 to honor Hon Nathaniel Wright.
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Young Western B. B.C
Lindemann
Wim. Campbell
John Connelly
Maria Miller
James Fairchild
Nathaniel ‘Wright
Hamilton Common
Tomorrow Eight Mest Subbart and Caha Ushers at Grand Opera House
Unclear OCR fragment notes that Mest Subbart and Caha, state ushers at the Grand Opera House, will benefit from the Jack and Sith performance. Details are incomplete and date unspecified.
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Subbart and
Caha
Statec
Grand Opers-houge
Will.g
Tar Laee
Fulton social event at Kilgour Park Mount Lookout
A crude OCR fragment notes a Fulton crowd at Kilgour Park Mount Lookout for a social gathering titled a figure and a dance. Fast Fad Social Tram organized the event promising lively entertainment and dancing yesterday.
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Fulton
Marriage of Mr A W Wieljiley and Miss Resor
The marriage unites Mr A W Wieljiley of Robert Clarke & Co s book-house with Miss Resor, daughter of the late Wim Resery. The ceremony links prominent local business and social circles, marking a notable union in the community.
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AW. Wiieljiley
Robert Clarke & Co
Nee Resor, Resor
Wim. Resery
Haverly's Minstrels Extend Run at Wood's Theatre
Haverly's Minstrels, drawing packed houses, will continue their engagement for another week at Wood's Theatre. Go and see them.
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Haverly
Wood's
West
Fire devastates Oscédia. hundreds homeless and supply scarce
May 21 report from Tynanxt Pennsylvania describes a large fire near Oscédia causing widespread homelessness and clothing shortages. Relief sought from Huntington Burges. railroad trestle and car damage curb coal shipments. Total insurance around $100,000. additional woods fire at Snow Shoe City destroys houses and rail cars.
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Tynanxt
Oscédia
Burges
Huntington
Snow Shoe City
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