Navy buys Spanish dry dock for Ha vana harbor
Navy Department purchased from Spain the large floating steel dry dock now in Ha vana harbor for 185000 dollars. The Treasury reports for the year ending June 30 1901 show imports at 822756533 dollars, exports at 1487656544 dollars, and a trade surplus of 664900011 dollars. Imports fall 27184651 from last year while exports rise 93173462 higher than the previous year.
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Navy Department
Spain
Havana
Treasury Department
United States
Rail earnings rise as six months end with high receipts
The six months to June 30 show gross earnings across 176 roads including Mexican and Canadian lines, totaling $658,411,800 on 174,914 miles. This is a $61.58 million rise over 1900, about 10 percent, with numerous labor disputes and legal actions noted across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Two Shenandoah Men Die In Coal Mine Fall
John Gilofsky and Anthony Chilfay of Shenandoah Pennsylvania were both married men and were instantly killed when a fall of coal trapped them at Maple Hill colliery on the 18th.
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John Gilofsky
Anthony Chilfay
Shenandoah, Pa
Maple Hill Colliery
Strikes and Fires Hit Industry Across U.S. in Mid June
Reports detail Chicago molders unions striking 800 to 1,000 workers while New Orleans Gardner works burns in a fire caused by lightning. Missouri river shifts threaten state boundaries and large buildings collapse in Michigan. A mob burns Grand Mesa properties in Delta Colorado and Milwaukee hosts a resumption of Allis-Chalmers machinists.
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Isoff
Chicago
Gardner Motor Works
New Orleans
Gardner
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kan
Indianapolis
Roy Jones
Bryan
Larned
Malta
Mont
Great Northern Express
Lansing
Missouri
Arkansas
Central
West Gulf States
Leavenworth
Platte River
Platte
Kansas
Luce
Grand Rapids
Mich
Radcliffe
Grand Mesa Lakes
Delta County
Colorado
W. A. Womack
Allis-Chalmers Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Attack on Vera Cruz railroad station leaves seven dead
A recent assault on a Vera Cruz and Pacific railroad train at Sierra Blanca, Mexico, killed seven aboard. A London Shakespeare folio sold for £1720 on the 16th, a record price. A Java volcanic eruption destroyed coffee plantations, killing hundreds. Horatio J. Sprague, US consul at Gibraltar since 1848, died. A Russian military balloon explosion near Schuesselburg killed one and injured twenty.
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Vera Cruz
State Department
Gibraltar
Horatio J. Sprague
United States
Sprague
Schuesselburg
Neva
St. Petersburg
Russia
Week in Business and Fires and Falls in United States and Canada
Weekly business failures for the US reach 193 in the week ending July 19, with 221 last year and 32 in Canada up from 27 in 1900. A Cambridge Minnesota fire destroys eight buildings including Merchants Hotel, loss 68 600 with 50 000 insured. General Kitchener commutes death sentences of Boer prisoners to life at Bermuda. Robert F. Westcott dies after horse carriage overturn in Richfield Springs. Three Farrell Foundry workers in Ansonia Conn held on 1 000 bonds for conspiracy. Reading Pa shop workers quit. 1 580 leave as strike begins amid 357 employed. Australian Josiah Tyson heirs to 46 million fortune in Georgia and Alabama. Indianapolis commission house operators Hurley and Johnson vanish with 15 000 claims. First National Bank of New York votes capital rise to 10 million with 10 million surplus in abortion of bank. only two US banks reach this capital level: National City and National Bank of Commerce in New York.
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United States
Canada
Cambridge
Westcott Express Co
Richfield Springs
N. Y
Mr. Westcott
O. M. Carter
Farrell Foundry and Machine Co
Ansonia
Conn
Reading
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Josiah Tyson
Georgia
Alabama
H. E. Hurley
Louis E. Johnson
Indianapolis
First National Bank of
New York City
National City
National Bank of Commerce
National Evil Speech Shames Iowa Bar Meeting Leader
President J J McCarthy told the Iowa State Bar Association in Council Bluffs that perjury is widespread in American courts. He cited judges who claim half of defense evidence is false and 75 percent of divorce case testimony borders on perjury, urging that justice wear a veil for shame.
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Council Bluffs
J. J. McCarthy
Courts of Justice
Does Not Diminish
Reports to Commissioner Evans of the pension bureau summarize the fiscal year ended June 30. Expenditures reached 138,531,494 with 4,305 new pensioners bringing totals to 997,834. deaths rose by 2,275 to 28,082. Spanish American War claims filed 45,710, with 7,086 allowed.
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Washington
Evans
Pension Bureau
Denver ministers weigh plan for vigilance committee
Ministers in Denver Colorado on July 17 discuss forming a city vigilance committee. They aim to curb thugs and begin a broad program to uplift the community, seeking a nationwide reach like Tammany Hall but for law and order rather than political power.
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Denver
Col
Tammany
Threshers Organize Protective Secret League in Illinois
In Illinois on July 17 thousands of threshers join a secret protective organization aimed at maintaining prices. The group gathers to defend earnings amid market pressures and is already reported to include about 3000 members.
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Chicago
Threshers
Illinois
City settles $15000 suit over street telegraph line
Decatur Illinois July 17 the city paid 7500 to settle a 15000 suit by Mrs Anna Hatfield after a storm broke a private telegraph line across a street maiming Hatfield and killing James Lee. The court found city liability for allowing a dangerous wire in the street in a precedent setting case.
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Decatur
Anna Hatfield
Judge rules on Carr Land and Live Stock Co easement deed
In Portland on July 17 Judge Bel linger declared that the Jesse D. Carr Land and Live Stock Co illegally fenced in 64,000 acres of government land across southern Oregon and northern California. The decree directs the United States marshal to tear down the fences.
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Portland
Ore
Bellinger
United States
Jesse D. Carr
A Job for Mosby Appointed Special Agent
Washington July 17 Col John S Mosby a Confederate leader during the civil war has been appointed a special agent of the federal land office.
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Washington
John S. Mosby
Federal Land Office
Trust firm to collect Southern Reconstruction bonds
New York July 17 The Times reports a major local trust company plans to pressure southern states to collect or compromise bonds issued during Reconstruction that these states have repudiated in whole or part since the Civil War.
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New York
the Times
Breaks All Records As Fast Train Hauls Five Cars
A five car special train on the Pennsylvania Railroad ran from Pittsburgh to Chicago yesterday in ten hours and fifty minutes breaking distance and time records for a pony express style run.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Mine Firemen Strike Shuts 65 000 Coal Workers Idle
The stationary firemen strike spreads in Luzerne and Wyoming districts with about 33 000 idle miners on day two and 65 000 idle across the anthracite region. Railroad crews halt on most coal branches and firms report no ore to haul to breakers. If extended to Hazleton Schuylkill and Shamokin areas up to 130 000 may be idle.
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Wilkesbarre
Mullahy
Luzerne
Wyoming
Duryea
Nanticoke
Lackawanna
Hazleton
Schuylkill
Shamokin
Stock Broker Reveals Massive Fraud Scheme
Samuel A. Gaylord of Gaylord Blessing & Co admits the firm was insolvent for two years and operated on customers’ funds. He describes dummy trades, fake names, relatives’ names, and an insane man’s name in accounts. At failure the firm faced about 1500000? in bonds and 6000+ NY shares, with nearly 200000 in debt. Collateral was pledged with banks to secure loans.
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St. Louis
Samuel A. Gaylord
Gaylord, Blessing & Co
Gaylord
Coles
New York
Deadlock in Indemnity Talks Across Powers
In Pekin on July 17, ministers from Great Britain Russia and other powers fail to break the deadlock over the Chinese indemnity with only a month of stalled negotiations. Britain opposes the plan citing commercial interests while neutral ministers warn of needed concessions from either London or Petrograd to advance.
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Pekin
Great Britain
Russia
Maj Boynton Loses Job as Knights Abolish Supreme Advisor Post
Port Huron Mich July 17 The eleventh biennial session of the Knights of the Maccabees and Ladies of the Maccabees ends a long faction struggle. The supreme advisor post held by Maj N S Boynton founder of the order is abolished. The office of supreme commander salary rises to 7500 and supreme record keeper to 6000. A new three physician board will govern medical exams with chair Dr R E Moss.
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Maccabees
Port Huron
Mich
Supreme Officers of the
Knights of the Maccabees
Ladies of the Maccabees
Markey
Boynton
K. O. T. M. Supreme Council
Maj
N. S. Boynton
Order
D. H. Markey
Supreme Medical and
R. E. Moss
Auburn inmate Wennerholm executed by electricity
Frank Wennerholm, labeled the Chautauqua county murderer, was executed by electric chair in the Auburn prison on Tuesday. He appeared to collapse as he sat in the chair, marking the end of the case.
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Auburn
N. Y
Frank Wennerholm
Chautauqua County
Wennerholm
Million Dollar Fire at Wichita Packing Plant
A blaze destroyed the Jacob Cold & Sons packing plant in Wichita yesterday. Four large buildings burned and about 7,600,000 pounds of meat were lost. The property loss is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars with around 460,000 dollars insured.
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Wichita, Kan
Jacob Cold & Sons
Prices of Vegetables Soar in Chicago Heat
Severe heat drives vegetable prices to record highs across the west with shortages reported. Market buyers from multiple points rush to Chicago to purchase for home consumption as shipments from usual sources dwindle.
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Chicago
West
Actresses Ida and Edith Yeoland Die by Poison Pact
London police report two actresses Ida Yeoland aged 26 and Edith Yeoland aged 21 died by their own hand in a shared room yesterday. The sisters reportedly took poison and were found together, with investigations ongoing.
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London
Ida
Edith Yeoland
Prices Escalate for Broom Corn in Illinois Market
In Mattoon Illinois on July 17 the clash between the Union Broom Supply Co and nonaligned eastern broom corn makers intensified as buyers offered 125 dollars per ton. The dispute centers on possession of broom corn as growers hold firm.
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Mattoon, Ill
Union Broom Supply Co
Trust
Hancock Arrives in Manila with Adjt Gen Corbin
The United States army transport Hancock arrived in Manila with Adjt. Gen. Corbin and Sur on General Sternberg aboard. Hancock completed the voyage from San Francisco in 21 days.
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Manila
United States Army
Hancock
Adjt
Corbin
Suron
Sternberg
San Francisco
Postmaster General Smith Orders Major Postal Reforms
The Postmaster General issues three orders changing second class mail rules. Reforms target books like publications, prize driven subscriptions, and unsold copies returns. Officials say the moves curb abuses and could enable future one cent postage.
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Smith
Italy probes lynching of two Italian men in Mississippi
The Italian government has taken note of a July incident in Erwin Mississippi where two Italians were reportedly lynched and a third wounded. Rome has informed the U S state department and consular agents in New Orleans and Vicksburg are investigating. Officials say the victims are Italian subjects. The case may become an international incident similar to prior Louisiana killings.
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Washington
Erwin
Miss
Foreign Office
Rome
State Department
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Italy
Louisiana
Nicaragua Canal Treaty Talks Between Britain and United States
London reports Lord Pauncefote says negotiations on the Nicaragua canal are underway with Marquis of Lansdowne. He hopes to secure a treaty acceptable to President McKinley and the British cabinet before Congress reconvenes, though no details are disclosed.
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London
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Marquis of Lansdowne
Nicaragua
Great Britain
McKinley
Rowan Not Guilty Provokes Manila Verdict
Manila July 18 The investigation into Capt. Andrew S. Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry charged with burning a town on Bohol failed to prove he ordered the blaze.
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Rowan
Manila
Andrew S. Rowan
Nineteenth Infantry
Bohol
Tragic triple murder suicide near Glenwood Iowa
In a smoking farm house 12 miles south of Glenwood Frederick Fourhelm his wife and their 6 year old child were found dead. The woman and child were killed with throats cut from ear to ear. A shotgun and a razor lay beside Fourhelm. A ragged hole in his head indicated he killed his wife and child set the house on fire and then killed himself. No motive is known.
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Glenwood
Frederick Fourhelm
Fourhelm
Heat Bakes England as Sun Races Across Regions
London reports a long dry spell with no rain in the middle and south of England. Heat is predicted to rise for several days. The country laments sun damage to crops while London endures heat and a lack of rainfall. Sun strokes and heat prostrations are noted among urban residents.
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London
Scotland
Ireland
England
Epworth League Fifth International Convention Opens in San Francisco
Thousands visit Mechanics' Pavilion as the Epworth League holds its fifth international convention in San Francisco. Attendees hear messages from President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt praising the league. Conferees discuss foreign work and the spread of faith in new U S possessions.
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San Francisco
Desperate Boer War Council Seeks Final Step
London July 19 The war office released Kitchener dispatches from the Reitz Steyn exchange captured with Steyns baggage near Lindley. Reitz May 10 notes a Transvaal meeting with Botha Viljoen and Smutz outlining dire conditions and urging a final move. Steyn reproaches Reitz for weakheartedness.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Reitz
Steyn
Lindley
Stein
Transvaal
Botha
Viljoen
Smutz
Kruger
Resting Places for Old Soldiers in Cleveland
The Grand Army sub committee plans to contract next week for 10 000 to 12 000 seats along the march in downtown stores and central locations. Fatigued veterans will get priority to occupy these seats with free package checking stations to be provided.
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Cleveland
Grand Army Committee On Public Works
Ne Way
Drouth Threatens Jerusalem Water Supply
London reports a drouth and famine threat in Jerusalem due to scanty rainfall. The Jerusalem correspondent notes the sultan has allowed the city to pipe water from Solomon pools along the ancient aqueduct to alleviate the shortage.
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Jerusalem
London
Holy City
The
Standard
Explosive Mail Attack Hits Brooklyn Office Worker
An explosive machine sent to John J. Kletcka a Brooklyn clerk in the board of public improvements was opened by Edgar Schroeder a draughtsman in the same office Schroeder lost his left hand and suffered facial and chest burns Kletcka burned upper body Police arrest Benjamin Rosenblum on assault charges in connection with the device
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New York
John J. Kletcka
Brooklyn
Board of Public Improvements
Edgar Schroeder
Schroeder
Kleteka
Benjamin Rosenblum
Knights of Maccabees Re-rates Old Members Equitably
Port Huron July 19 The supreme tent of the Knights of the Maccabees orders that all old members be re rated on the same plan as new members at the age they joined. The move aims to have older members bear an equitable portion of the order's expenses.
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Port Huron
Knights of the Maccabees
Baldwin's Arctic Voyage Begins
In Tromsoe Norway on July 18 1913 the Baldwin Ziegler Arctic expedition ships weighed anchor just before midnight with stars and stripes and Norwegian flags at their masts and steamed north.
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Baldwin
Tromsoe
Norway
Baldwin-Ziegler
Two Sisters Cremated After Coal Oil Blast
In York Pennsylvania on July 19 two daughters of Calvin Snell baker aged 10 and 8 were burned to death when a can of coal oil exploded near York Haven.
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York
York Haven
Calvin Snellbaker
Gen Daniel Butterfield Dies in Cold Spring Home
Gen Daniel Butterfield died at his home in Cold Spring after a year of poor health and a long period of semi paralysis. The death occurred last night in Poughkeepsie with news reaching the city today.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Daniel Butterfield
Cold Spring
Population shifts in United States ethnic groups
A census bulletin reports a 17,675 decline in Chinese population since 1890, with 89,800 Chinese residents now. In contrast, Japanese numbers rose by 2,039 over the past decade to 24,300.
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Washington
Census Office
United States
Pennsylvanian and Reading Bring In Striker Replacements
Reading Pennsylvania July 19 report says the Pennsylvania and Reading railroads brought many boiler and blacksmith workers from other cities to Reading to fill jobs left by striking workers.
Insurrection Fires Reignite in Philippines Prompt Military Rule
The U S civil commission reports Cebu, Bohol, and Batangas revert to military control after trials show incomplete pacification. Gen Chaffee gains power to remove officials and suspend laws. Mindoro and Batangas come under occupier forces as insurrection strengthens in Cebu, Bohol, and Mindoro.
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Manila
United States ‘Civil Commission
Cebu
Bohol
Batangas
Luzon
Gen. Chaffee
Taft
Chaffee
Mindoro
Buckeyes Day at Pan-American Exposition Noted
Ohio day at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo drew large crowds and praise. Gov. Nash and party arrived with the Eighth Ohio regiment, followed by Milburn, Hanna, Foraker absent, and speakers Baker Tompkins and Emmett Tompkins. Madame Johnstone Bishop sang during the proceedings.
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Buffalo
Buckeye State
Temple of Music
Nash
Eighth
Ohio Regiment
Lincoln Park
Milburn
Senator Hanna
J. N. Adam
Committee On
State and Foreign Representatives
Senator Foraker
Buchanan
Gov. Nash
Gov
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
Johnstone Bishop
Emmett Tompkins
Columbus
American
King of Marksmen Sets New Target Score Record
Adolph Strecker a San Francisco barber set a new U S record at the national Bundes festival by totaling 395 points in 200 shots on the ring target surpassing the previous high by 22 points. Strecker already holds 452 on the 25 ring target and has long been regarded among the nation’s top marksmen.
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San Francisco
Adolph Strecker
United States
Strecker
King Hayes
F. C. Ross
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Bottle Makers' Trust Formed in Chicago Meeting
Wheeling West Virginia July 19 report details a new price fixing glass bottle makers trust uniting about 50 United States producers with $30 million capitalization. The secret combination announced after July 11 Chicago meeting caused price increases of 80 and 5 per car load with no freight allowances. A certificate will be filed under New Jersey or West Virginia law shortly.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Flint
United States
Chicago
New Jersey
West Virginia
Commodore T D Allen Aground Off Sandy Hook In Fire
The full rigged ship Commodore T D Allen loaded with 8000 cases of oil for Yokohama ran aground near Sandy Hook and caught fire. Tugs and fireboats towed her off and anchored close to shore as water was poured into the hold. The crew were rescued and brought to New York City.
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New York
T. D. Allen
Yokohama
Sandy Hook
Allen
Crescent the Stallion Sets Fast Trotting Records at Grosse Pointe
Cresceus the stallion owned and driven by George H. Kergham of Toledo won the free-for-all trot at Grosse Pointe. He beat Charlie Herr owned by David Cahill of Lexington by five lengths in 2 06 and 2 05 for the two heats, both racing records this year.
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Detroit
Mich
Cresceus
George H. Kergham
Toledo
Grosse Pointe
Charlie Herr
David Cahill
Lexington
Crescent
Biddles sentenced to death for Mt. Washington murder
Pittsburg July 19 Jack and Ed Biddle were sentenced to death in criminal court for the murder of Grocer Kahney of Mt. Washington on April 12. Walter Dorman was found guilty of murder in the first degree for his role and will be sentenced after possible appeals. if yes, efforts will aim to commute his sentence.
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Pittsburg
Jack
Ed” Biddle
Grocer Kahney
Mt. Washington
Walter Dorman
Commonwealth
Biddles
Supreme Court
Dorman
Earl Russell Pleads Guilty in Bigamy Trial
In London the Earl Russell faced trial at the House of Lords and pleaded guilty to bigamy after arguing against the court’s jurisdiction. He was sentenced to three months in prison.
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Earl Russell
London
Fire destroys Foreman maple flooring plant at Petoskey
A large fire razed the Thomas Foreman & Co plant in Petoskey Michigan destroying the big maple flooring factory and a dwelling. The loss is reported at 400000 with 56000 insurance. Authorities say 6000000 feet of lumber were consumed in the blaze.
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Petoskey
Mich
Thomas Foreman & Co
Miller convicted of murder in Foster gang case
Willis Miller was found guilty of murder in the first degree after a 44 hour jury deliberation in Upper Sandusky. Two jurors claimed force to agree and sought to report disagreement but the judge did not communicate with them. Defense says Miller may seek a new trial based on juror statements.
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Upper Sandusky
Willis Miller
Miller
Asault
Johnson
Ravenna Officer Shoots Burglary Suspect at Kammerer Millinery
In Ravenna on a Thursday morning Officer Richard B. Fairchild shot and killed an unidentified burglar during a millinery store burglary with an accomplice who escaped. The pair had seized 55 cents before the fatal volley pierced the man’s heart. The owner alerted police after hearing the disturbance.
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Ravenna
Richard B. Fairchil
Rose Kammerer
Fairchild
Secom
Taxes Collected from Aultman & Taylor Co and Harter Split
Auditor Guilbert has sent the case to Attorney General Sheets for opinion over a 35000 tax collection in Mansfield. Attorneys took 16000, Tax Inquisitor 7000, Auditor 4000 in fees leaving 8000 to county and state. Money paid to the attorney instead of the county treasurer.
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Columbus
Guilbert
Attoney
Aultman & Taylor Co
Populist Conference Calls Reform Allies for Ohio Ticket
Cincinnati July 19 J A Parker chairman of the people's party national committee issues a call for a Columbus conference July 30 with Ohio populists and reform supporters to form an allied third party and place a state ticket. A national conference in Kansas City September 17 to 19 invites all reform parties agreeing with the amended populist platform.
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Cincinnati
J. A. Parker
People’s Partitional Committee
Ohio
Columbus
Kansas City
Wind Storm Ravages Wyandot County Area
A Wednesday night wind storm tore through Wyandot County near Upper Sandusky cutting a mile wide swath. Crops were ruined oil derricks toppled and orchards uprooted. At the camp near Newark the Sixth Ohio National Guard lost tents to the storm and Sergeant Major Eley was struck and knocked unconscious by lightning. In Crain Walter Lipton age 16 was killed by lightning.
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Upper Sandusky
T Wyandot County
Ohio National Guard
Newark
Eley
Crain
Walter Lipton
Inter Lake Kegatta at Put-in-Bay results
At Put-in-Bay July 20 the inter lake regatta crowned Sultana of Detroit as winner in the 45-foot class, Juniata of Toledo in the 40-foot class, Eva of Sandusky in the 35-foot class, Wrin kle of Sandusky in the 25-foot class, and Marion of Cleveland defeating Myth of Toledo in the 16-foot class.
Cleveland Railway Company property value hike shocks tax rolls
The Cleveland city board of equalization sharply increased the assessment of the Cleveland City Railway Co. from under 600000 to over 6000000, a move described as sensational at the Tuesday meeting.
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Cleveland
City Board of Equalization
Cleveland City Railway Co
Little Consolidated
Farmer Francis Ferri Dies by Self Inflicted Shot in Chardon
In Chardon on Thursday July 19 Francis Ferri a 62 year old well known farmer arose at breakfast and after laughing at a joke he stepped into the next room and shot himself in the head. He had no apparent troubles and was known in the area.
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Chardon
Francis Ferri
Elyria Lawyer Nominated by Acclamation for Medina Common Pleas Judge
Attorney A. R Webber of Elyria was nominated for Medina common pleas judge by acclamation at the Republican judicial convention. The convention adjourned in under 20 minutes.
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Medina
A. R Webber
Elyria
Common Pleas
Republican Judicial Convention
Strike at National Steel furnace settled at Niles
A strike at the National Steel Co.s furnace in Niles has been settled and 350 workers returned to their jobs on Wednesday.
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Niles
National Steel Co
Court records show Lucas County divorce rate
Toledo reports Lucas county court records released today reveal that one marriage in every five ends in divorce, highlighting a rising rate in the area.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Jones Roasts the Judge
Toledo mayor replies to Police Judge Wachenheimer with sharp charges against police and court methods. The written reply amounts to open defiance and a heated exchange over judicial conduct.
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Toledo
Jones
Wachenheimer
Jailbreak at Lima: Mason Harvey Williams escape on Friday
Frank Mason held for burglary along with Charles Harvey and Gene Williams held on minor offenses escaped from jail early Friday. Mason is heavily sought and claims Marion as his home.
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Lima
Frank Mason
Charles Harvey
Gene Williams
Mason
Marion
Collision Between Hocking Valley Train and Freight Kills One
In a collision yesterday at Vinton between the Hocking Valley pay train and a freight a man was killed and four injured. The dead is fireman S. L. Seca of Nelsonville. Injured are paymaster D. E. Leech and his son, engineer James Rafferty, and brakeman N. W. Dietrich.
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Gallipolis
Hocking Valley
Vinton
Tech
S. L. Seca
Nelsonville
D. E. Leech
James Rafferty
N. W. Dietrich
Two Girls Drowned In Ohio River Incident
In Youngstown on July 17 Ethelgeal and Annie Gunn drowned after venturing beyond safe depth while bathing in the Ohoning River. Neighbors assisted but could not revive them. Authorities investigated the tragedy and cautioned swimmers to stay within safe depths.
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Youngstown
Ethelgeal
Annie Gunn
Theahoning River
Long Duel Ends As Darkness Halts Toledo Game
Yesterday in Toledo the Grand Rapids and Toledo clubs played a marathon game. No runs until the fifteenth inning when both teams scored two apiece. Darkness ended the contest after sixteen innings with the score tied.
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Toledo
Grand Rapids
Destructive Storm Hits Preble County Farmlands
A severe storm with hail and high winds struck parts of the state on Wednesday, with Preble county the hardest hit. Corn and oats in the affected area were nearly wiped out, underscoring extensive agricultural damage.
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Columbus
Preble
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