Two Fighters Caught In the Act by a Policeman
A police report recounts a muddy brawl on Smith Street where Frank Johnson and Harry Crance fought, were detained by Officer Buechner, charged with assault and battery, and fined. Mayor Oakley set Johnson’s docket while Crance remained jailed awaiting possible release today. Court notes include Lulu Long’s divorce from Frank Long and minor fines for a road house operator allowing minors to loiter.
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Frank Johnson
Harry Crance
Smith Street
Buechner
Oakley
Johnson
Crance
O’rourke
Lulu Long
Frank Long
Davidson
West Main Street
George Hiser
Drs. McOscar
Schilling
Bullerman and
Tancy
Two Kentucky Elopements Reported In Separate Instances
In Lexington Miss Ethel Matthews 17 eloped with J T McCauley using a stepladder and a trunk to slip away at 3:30 this morning. They took the 4 o clock train to Louisville. Nearby Paintsville teens Miss Alice Spaulding 17 and James Auxler 19 fled by rowboat along the Big Sandy to Ironton and married yesterday amid river drift and log hazards.
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Lexington
Ethel Matthews
R. W. Matthews
Louisville
Anna
J. T. McCauley
Cincinnati Southern
Alice Spaulding
James Auxler
Paintsville
Big Sandy
Irontown
Ironton
Commission in Lunacy Probes Mrs Walker at Hope Hospital
A commission in lunacy is today inquiring into the sanity of Mrs. Alexander Walker who became violently insane at Hope hospital yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Walker
Hope Hospital
Boy Slips from Railing. Severely Injured Near Government Building
Harry Moellering, son of Druggist William Moellering, fell on the stone railing in front of the government building, cutting a deep gash above the right eye. He was taken home to East Washington street. Also notice of an Oratorio at Plymouth church tomorrow evening with fall chorus and orchestra. admission 25 cents.
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Harry
William Moellering
East Washington Street
Plymouth Church
Mayor Pingree charges corporations sway in Michigan politics
Detroit mayor denounces the Detroit Tribune as a corporation tool and rails against trusts, railroads, and monopolies. He accuses editors of selling influence, warns of indirect taxation via rates, and urges reform to curb corporate control over elections and policy. Public notices and seed ads follow.
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Detroit Tribune
Republican Party
Tribune
Republican Party of
Michigan
Congress
The
Republic
Detroit
Polliman
Trenches and Railway Retrenchment Ordered by Presidents
Railways issued retrenchment orders across lines as directed by presidents. Administrative cuts affect operations and staffing, signaling cost-saving measures. Officials say rationalization will streamline services while maintaining essential routes and safety standards.
Retrenchment Rules Shape Pennsylvanian Lines
Increased and employes wonder why orders prevail. No more rapid transit for the boys who ride between the yards. Retrenchment is ordered across routes with all presidents cutting forces and expenses. East and west lines show fair business while others barely pay. Clerks toil Sundays. many reforms spark consternation among staff. Funeral notices, banquets, and staff changes fill the pages as Pittsburgh shops plan 100 gondola car builds and reelections.
Severe rheumatism sidelines worker. Kretzinger to cover duties
A worker suffered a severe rheumatism attack yesterday afternoon at work and had to be taken home. He is improving but cannot resume duties yet. During his absence Tine Kretzinger will handle the duties of the position.
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Tine Kretzinger
Violinist Remenyi Illness Forces Concert Cancellations
Violinist Edouard di Remenyi fell seriously ill with heart trouble and incipient dropsy while staying with Henry Sartorius in Davenport. He has canceled engagements and may not tour again if he does not recover. His last public appearance was in Moline last Saturday. He is expected to return home to New York this week after partial recovery. Stainer's Jairus Daughter perform at Plymouth Church tomorrow night with 25 cent admission.
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Davenport
Edouard di Remenyi
Henry Sartorius
New York
Moline
Remenyi
Three Shot in Berry Fight Over Valentine
In Berry village a desperate clash at Wilson's general store left James Horning, Charles Horning, and James Housick shot. Horning brothers suffered leg and arm wounds while Housick sustained a neck wound described as serious. Communication with Springfield and Berry was cut, delaying details. A sheriff's message confirms the shooting.
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Springfield
Ill
Wilson
Berry
James
Charles Horning
James Housick
Hornings
Housick
Valentine
Grandpa Shirey Seeks Punishment for Boy Rascals
Old farmer John Shirey, grandfather of a 16 year old, asks Prosecutor Doughman for guidance on punishing the youth famed for breaking doors, tossing bricks, torturing animals, and hiding trousers. the boy may face assault and battery charges. Also, Joseph Maurer stands trial for paternity in Hunter town with a court crowd present. affidavits filed against William Schrader and Henry Meyers for Sabbath desecration. Butter, eggs, meats and produce listed by Callon Jackson at Fruit House 140 Calhoun street.
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John Shirey
Peck
Shirey
Rascal
Joseph Maurer
Amanda Wyatt
Huntertown
Justice Huser
William Schrader
Henry Meyers
John Fruechtenich
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Justice Bullerman
William Striebig
Diether Bros. & Barrows Lumber Company
Olds Wagon Works
Harry Brown
William Brown
Joseph Smith
Henry Hilgeman
T. Majors
Paul Getz
Papa
Mamma
Kentucky
Harry Moellering
Calhoun Street
Nottingham
Saxony
Brussels
Point de’ Esprit
Lyons
Mayor Pingree
Pingree
Bay City
Fort Wayne
Post
Corporation
Katherine ‘Tracy
Bash & Co
G. L. Potter
Pennsylvania Company
New York City
Pittsburg
Woodford
Martin Schramm, Jr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Machinists’ Union
George Eck
Chicago
Henry Miller
Pennsylvania Machine Shop
Frank Girard
Thomas Meegan
Pennsylvania
John Gungkler
Fort Wayne Organ Company
S. H. Case
Kimball Piano Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jimmie Sullivan
William Madison
Ambrose Benedict
Brownwell Jackson
Fred Hilgeman
Charlie Dunn
Rochester
N. Y
Charlie
W. W. Atterbury
S. C. Dehne
Ernest Dehne
Pittsburgh
J.E Graham
Hayden Cherry
Wabash: Railroad, Inc
Stainer
Jairus
Berry, Il
Boston
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
Daisy
Cain
Grandpa
Doughman
Frait House
Callon Jackson
Indiana
Great Trustee Sale
the Globe Guarantee
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