Dedicatory Exercises for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The April 30 program lists Grand Marshal Major General Henry C. Corbin directing a formal ceremony in St Louis with President Roosevelt present. The day features a city freedom ceremony, a military parade, grand chorus, addresses by Roosevelt and Cleveland, and a Centennial salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Bt. Louis
Henry C. Corbin
United States Army
United States
St. Louis
National Guard
Grand Avenue
Lindell Boulevard
Forest Park
Exposition Grounds
Liberal Arts Building
Liberal Arts
David R. Francis
James Cardinal Gibbons
Thomas H. Carter
National Commission
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
America
EB R Hendrin
Henry C. Potter
Diplomatic Corps
St. Louis Club
Corwin EE. Spencer
Carl Swenson
John M Thurston
Samuel J. Niccolls
Eeme
Cal Eugene Spencer
William H. Thompson
William Lindsay
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
Benjamin B Odell, Jr
New York
Leon Harrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Cabinet
Joint Committee of Congress
Navy
Army
Henry Co. Corbin
Woman's Club Hosts Friday Program at Miss Meek's Home
The Woman's club met Friday afternoon at Chestnut street residence hosted by Mrs J Meek. Opening paper on Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci by Mrs Mortley followed by a Ruskin influence paper by Mrs Himebaugh. Shakespearean reading engaged all, social hour and refreshments. Guests included numerous members and 14 listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
J. Meek
Chestnuut Street
Michaelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Mortley
James KR Johnson
W.gray
Elizabeth Dever
R M. Temple
I. J Baker
F E. Pomerene
E. W. James
Sarah Wilson
M. Q. Baker
Fred Trott
C. B Hent
M. D. Custer
J. C Hutton
Will Cantwell
Kitchen Shower For Miss Nora Harvey
Miss Nora Harvey surprised by friends at her Sycamore street home with a kitchen shower on Friday evening in celebration of her approaching marriage to James McDowell set for April 29. About thirty five guests contributed kitchen utensils and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Harvey
Sycamore Street
James McDowell
Sewers Friday Luncheon at Miss Rue’s Chestnut Street Home
Miss Mary C Rue hosted a chafing dish luncheon Friday afternoon at her Chestnut street home. Guests included Mrs Walter Winters, Miss Shirley Fisher, Miss Jennie Wuson, and Miss Langley for an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Rue
Chestnut Street
Walter Winters
Shirley Fisher
Jennie Wuson
Langley
Smuggling Charge Faces Manila Trial for Captain Chamberlain
Washington reports Captain Harry B Chamberlain of the quartermaster's department stands trial in Manila on charges of smuggling silks and curios into the city. Robert Boyd is noted to be in Canton today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry B Chamberlain
Quartermaster’s Department
Manila
Robert Boyd
Canton
End Comes To Aged Citizen Rev John Wright
Aged Coshocton resident Rev John Wright died at his South Lawn Avenue home on Friday night after a long illness marked by paralysis since 1884. Born February 22, 1819 in Medina County, he served as a Baptist minister in Indiana Michigan and Ohio, enlisted 1862 with the Fourth Michigan cavalry, and later settled in Coshocton in 1877. Surviving are four of twelve children. funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm with Masonic and G A R members in attendance.
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John Wright
Coshocton
South Lawn Avenue
Wright
Mr. Wright
Medina County
Hudson
Ft. Wayne
Ind
The
Baptist Church
Indiana
Williams County
Coshoct
Carrie Sweet
Muskegon
Mich
Frank Wright
Paw Paw
First Union
A. Judson Wright
Herbert 8. Wright
Second Union
Saloons Close Early in Uhrichsville Vote
Uhrichsville village council, under suspension of the rule, passed an ordinance setting closing time for saloons at 8 p m, changing from 10 p m The measure, prepared secretly, will take effect Monday April 20 The new council member will be sworn in Monday May 4, with repeal requiring four councilmen or three plus the mayor to vote against it The wet faction claims spite, while W W Herrick is a returning electee.
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Uhrichsville
W. W Herrick
Mongay
France
Mindl
Coxpress
United States
Columbus
Obie
Ict
Just Lectured at City Hall and Manning Property Sold
Bob McCarthy, a familiar face to police court circles, was released with a warning after a Saturday morning incident at city hall. He faces possible workhouse employment if charged again. George Snyder returns to El Mira after his mother's funeral. John Manning's Main Street property sold for four thousand dollars to Dr. Jesse McClain. transfer pending.
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Bob McCarthy
Rinner
Bob
City Hall
Labor probes target post office graft and bias
Washington reports organized labor may join the post office inquiry with charges of favoritism and incompetence in the mail equipment division led by Colonel Thomas Graham. Allegations include improper bag acceptance, racial bias, pay boosts for superintendents, illegal suspensions, overtime without pay, and a promotion ring. No officer faces suspension yet. Circus advance agent confirms John Robinson circus to perform May 9 with looping the loop in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Washington
Postofice
Central Labor Union of Washington
Thomas Graham
Brooklyn
New York City
Postoffice Department
Payne
Department
Civil Service Commission
John Robinson Circus
Robinson’s
New Safe Installed at Wilcoxon Jewelry Store
W. Q. Wilcoxon, the jeweler, has installed a fine new burglar and fire proof safe in his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Wilcoxon
Old Maids Fire Back at Roosevelt on Childlessness Doctrine
Miss Amelia Higginson, president of the Western New York Old Maids convention in Pittford, denounces President Roosevelt for equating childlessness with crime. She asserts the president should focus on trusts, tariffs, and elections, leaving family matters to American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
New York
Pittford
Rochester
The
Herald
Amelia Higginson
Roosevelt
Mothers of
America
Republic
Howard denied Youtsey stories in Goebel case
Frankford Ky April 18 James Howard testified in his own behalf declaring he was not in the state when the Goebel killing occurred. He emphatically denied ever seeing Youtsey until after imprisonment and rejected all links to any conspiracy or the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
J Frankford
James Howard
Board of Trade
Goebel
Youtsey
Twice a Journalist's Bride
Invitations have been received for the wedding of St. Johnson the Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Mrs. Bertha Blinn Bowersmith in Washington City on April 29. Mrs. Bowersmith is the widow of Dan Bowersmith of the Ohio State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Cincinnati
St. Johnson
Washington
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bertha Blinn Bowersmith
Washington City
Spectator Right to hiss at Theater Declared
A municipal court in Boston ruled that a spectator may express condemnation of a theatrical performance by hissing. The decision affirms the right to vocal protest in the theatre, indicating no legal penalty for hissed remarks during performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Age
Boston
Auto Strikes Car Kills Dr. Howard in Indiana
An interurban electric car collided with an automobile near Indianapolis today. Dr. Charles Howard of St. Paul Indiana was killed and Richard Rice of Indianapolis was badly injured. The two occupants were in the auto and crossed behind one car when the fatal impact occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Howard
St. Paul
Ind
Richard Rice
Great American Conflict Volumes Donated to Public Library
Waldo Adams presents Horace Greeley's Great American Conflict in two volumes to the public library. The donation adds a substantial historical collection enabling broader access to 19th century perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Waldo Adams
Wedding of Senator Hanna Daughter Changes State Convention Date
A wedding in Columbus prompts a shift of the Republican state convention from June 9-10 to an earlier date. Senator Hanna cannot attend due to his daughter Ruth’s June 10 wedding. Officials consider May 25-26 or June 2-3 as new options, while other factions push to keep the schedule flexible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Columbus
Ohio
John R. Malloy
Ruth
Clingerman
Wallace
Republican State Central Committee
Herrick
Cox
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Freischmann
Grand Reception for Knights of Columbus at Forbes Hall
The Knights of Columbus plan a grand reception and dance in Forbes Hall on April 29. Newark Zanesville Dennison Coshocton councils will attend with about fifty from Dennison. Only members and spouses will participate. There are about 30,900 automobiles in use in the United States.
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Knights of Columbus
Forbes’ Hall
Newark
Zanesville
Dennison
Coshocton
Order
United States
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William R. Harp
Hérrich
Akron
General Dick
Ohio Canal Association
P. M
George Snyder
Elmira
France Medical Institute
Howard
France Medical Institute Co
Gay St
Union Station
State House
Canada
Mexico
First National Bank
P.O
Bright
Aimee
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