New Bank to Open with George McKee Cashier
A plan to establish a Mainta bank names George McKee of Hamlet as cashier. Rev Joan Kefity, Lima Presbyterian minister, dies in Columbus at 87. Miss Glavys Wooprort of Mt Victory injures face with carbolic acid mistaking perfume. risk of blindness. Jamestown exposition featured Governor Harris harmon addresses and a parade by Ohio National Guard. Monroe artist Ferdinano Barce stages dispute with wife over divorce and new fiancee Julia Kuttnner. public jeers in Monroe. Isthmian Canal bids open for twelve small switch engines. Davenport Locomotive Worke low bid at 36096 with Colon delivery option. Lima Locomotive & Engine Company bids rejected for high figures.
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Iowa
Panama
Uncle Sam
Isthmian Canal Commission
Davenport Locomotive Worke
Colon
Lima Locomotive & Engine Company
Lima
Michigan Man Arrested in Longstanding Arson Indictment
Oscar Omey, a Wright township resident, was arrested in Alvordton on an arson charge tied to the 1889 burnings of William Acker’s store. He was released on $2,000 bond after appearing before Probate Judge Frazier. The case, tied to a 1906 indictment with Newton Omey, could influence other arson probes across two counties.
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Bryan
Oscar Omey
Alvordton
Omey
Frazier
Wright Township
Michigan
Detroit
Oscar
Newton Omey
William Acker
This
Fulton
Ohio Farmer subscription offer and rates
The Ohio Farmer promotes itself as a practical farm paper delivering conservative progression sound advice and farmer focus. A trial proves value with one year subscription at 85 cents plus bundled options: Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer one year for 1.60, Express by mail Ohio Farmer one year.
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Ohio Farmer
Express
Sanders Confesses After Six Years on the Run
Marion Sanders alias Leo Johnson, once indicted for grand larceny, confessed to Sheriff Kopp after six years in hiding. The daytime break in at Dr Denman’s Sherwood residence yielded clothing and $38.50, $3.50 over the threshold for grand larceny. His admission may shorten his Ohio penitentiary term from the harsher avoidance route.
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Grand Jury
Marion Sanders
Leo Johnson
Kopp
Constabl Houtz
Ohio
Dr. Denman
Sherwood
Reward Raised in Ottawa Murder Case
In Ottawa on September 14 the $500 bounty for John Provant’s killer was increased to $1,000 by county commissioners. Sheriff Zink, at Dupont, continues investigations and says the higher reward should help catch the slayer.
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Ottawa
John Provant
Zink
Dupont
Sheriff Loses Watch in Pickpocket Incident
Sept 14. A pickpocket relieved Sheriff August Smith of this county of his watch while en route from New Bremen to Wapakoneta. In the commotion the thief passed the watch to a conductor who returned it to the sheriff.
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Wapakoneta
August Smith
New Bremen
Smith
Deaths in Findlay and Vanlue Hit by Log Rolling Tragedy
William Presnell age 63 of Findlay dies from complications after a log rolling accident. He leaves a widow and three sons, born in Kent England. Nearby Mrs William Coldren dies suddenly while helping with harvest dinner, aged 60, leaving a large family.
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Findlay
William Presnell
Kent
England
William Coldren
Vanlue
George Myers
Ocean wave swing wreck at Meigs county fair injures six
A ocean wave swing carrying 100 persons collapsed during speed at the Meigs county fair. Six injured, three serious, as machinery failure tossed passengers into wreckage. Artie Berdinen of Parkersburg and Charles Smith of Hazel reported serious injuries. A H Jones of this city suffered a foot injury.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Mies Artie Berdinen
Parkernburg
Charles Smith
Hazel
A. H. Jones
Edward VII Germany Travel Uniforms and Kaiser's Dress Rules
A detailed look at royal travel in Europe shows Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II changing uniforms for each stop, with regalia and orders showcased to greet crowds. The piece notes how French President is exception to strict uniform rules and recounts anecdotes of wardrobe shifts aboard ships and on trains.
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Edward
Germany
France
Edward VII
Wales
August Cousi
Principality
French Republic
Legion of Honor
England
Hohengollern
London
First Dragoons
Berlin
New York Post
Lusitania Sets New Queenstown to New York Record
The Cunard liner Lusitania reached Sandy Hook at 8 05 am and set a new 2799 mile record from Queenstown to New York in five days and 54 minutes, beating the Lucania's time by seven hours and 21 minutes though not surpassing the Kaiser Wilhelm II and Deutschland hourly speed marks. Fogs delayed progress near Britain and the American coast, with expectations that future trips will crack more records.
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New York
Cunard
Lusitania
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Lucania
Plymouth
Sandy Hook Bar
Jatour
Signs and Codes of Thieves Across Britain and America
The article discusses secret signals used by criminals to warn of danger or indicate opportunities. It explains how thieves, pickpockets, and burglars organize into specialized roles, share markings, and adapt signs to new jobs, with examples of chalk marks, ear scratches, and group coordination.
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Jos | Sah Flynt
Brooklyn Eagle
London
Wao
Stamps Show Animals and Washington on Global and U S Issues
The article surveys animal depictions on stamps from around the world, noting lists of species and allegorical symbols. It also highlights Washington as a common stamp image and recounts early U S issues including the 1842 City Despatch Post stamp and 1845 provisional five cent issue. It ends with a quirky note on divorce suits and social views.
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Limais
United States
Trans-Mississippi
Great Britain
China
Portugal
Austria
French Guiana
Paraguay
Congo Free State
North Borneo
New South Wales
Canada
South Africa
George Washington
Washington
New York City
City Despatch Post
New York
Millbury
Mass
Quiet title suit over land in Defiance County Ohio
Elizabeth A Kintner files suit in Defiance County Court of Common Pleas seeking to quiet title to the west half of the northeast quarter of section 11, township 4 north, range 3 east, alleging clouds from a June 16 1954 deed and a cancelled mortgage. She claims possession and adverse title for over 18 years, requests correction of records by the county recorder and a decree for full equitable relief. Defendants must answer by October 10.
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Mamuel Mothers Saugh
Samuel Mothersbaugh
Samuel Wothersbaugh
John M. Sewell
John W Sewell
William W. Sewell
William. W. Sewell
Im W. Sewell
Irs
Joseph Sewell
Joseph Newell
Cilvert
Elizabeth Akintner
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance
Ohio
Defiance County
State of
John M W. Sewell
George Sollenberger
William W- Sewell
Polorof
Charles H. Hunter
Elizabeth A. Kintner
Henry B. Hanus
County Auditor's Office
Napoleon
A. D. Isi
Auditor’ Office
Inryan
Nodi Willians
Henry Counties
Oto
Tiene
Weston
He County
Springfield Township
Willams County
Gio
Tila Township
Défiance County
Defange County
Oulo
First National
Citizens State Bank
Napsicon
Kenry County
Joint Board of Commissioners of
Wiliams
Henry
Lwalerston
MF Chandler
Williams County
W. Miller
Pusinger
Deflanes County
I. Ft. Roars
P. Povacker
Jad Wesprick
Henry County
H. R. Weaver
BE. Hace
BI J. Beek
Defiance County Notice Over Insolvent Bank Stock Sale
Leonard K. Dorsey sues Hiram Meek and Anna Meek in the Court of Common Pleas alleging they fraudulently sold him ten shares of The First National Bank of Hicksville stock knowing the bank was insolvent. He seeks $800 and interest, with attachments and garnishment already issued, requiring answers by October 16, 1907.
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Allen Dorsey
Hiram Meek
Anna Meek
First National Bank
Hicksville
Ohio
Hiram ‘Meek
Anne Meek
June Sthlait
Hiram Meek Meek
Wrsn & Hay
Plalutii
Leonard K. Dorsey
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Oto
Meek S
Leonard K Dorsey
Filam Meek
Hieamn’ Meek
Anna Merk
Dorsey
Eaid Capital
Stylin
Diainti
Anne Meck
Hiram Meck
Anna Meck
Bank of
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