Roosevelt in Memphis Sparks Nationwide Debate
President Roosevelt visited Memphis on Friday drawing strong reactions about his 1908 run. He praised the south, highlighted the deep water channel Mississippi project, Panama Canal progress, and a strong navy. He urged nonpartisan national matters and warned against corruption while promising action against violence and crime. He then departed by train to Lake Providence for a hunting trip.
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Memphis
Tenn
Roosevelt
Gulf
Davy Crockett
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lake Providence
Civil Service
John A. McIilhenny
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
The
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Louisiana State Senate
Avery Island
Iberia Parish
Civil Service Commission
East Carroll Parish
Iron Mountain Railroad
Bank Statement Shows Sharp Decreases in Reserves and Deposits
The New York bank statement of October 5 reports a large decline in legal reserves by 2,098,000 with a US-adjusted drop of 2,773,125. Loans fall 11,283,100 while specie and legal tender decline, deposits shrink by 15,490,400. Circulation rises 19,300.
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New York
U. S
Peace Ends War Between Pennsylvania Railroad and Western Union
The long dispute between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Western Union Telegraph Company is settled with Western Union regaining contract rights to operate telegraph lines across the railroad system. The agreement adds lines including Grand Rapids and Indiana and Columbus and Sandusky rail roads, previously served by Postal Telegraph, and dissolves all pending litigation. The new contract is reported to run two years.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Railroad Company
Telegraph Company
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Columbus
Sandusky
Postal Telegraph Service
Western Union
Pennsylvania
Western Union Lines Cut Along Pennsylvania Track
Early phase of dispute sees Western Union poles felled along Pennsylvania tracks south of Hamilton.
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Pennsylvania
Western Union
Hamilton
Police Notes From Friday Court House Disturbances
Frank Selby and Lige Malson were found at the court houseFriday afternoon intoxicated and begging for money in the streets. Harry Caster was arrested Friday at the Atlas hotel for intoxication. Ed Bailey, charged with cutting to kill, was arrested Friday morning after surrendering at the police station. bond set at $500. Superintendent Carlos Cressle reports loss of red lanterns from East Buckeye street Thursday night.
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Frank Selby
Lige Malson
Court House
Harry Caster
Atlas
East Hamilton
Carlos Cressle
Water Works
East Buckeye
Ed Bailey
Ed Kendall
Explosion at Osaka Takatsuke factory kills sixty three girls
A blast at the Takatsuke shell factory in Osaka this morning during sorting of condemned cartridges killed sixty three workers and injured over sixty. The tragedy occurred as the Tokio dispatch reported the incident.
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Tokio
Japan
Takatsuke Factory
Osaka
Electrification Planned for Eastern Pennsylvania Railroad Division
Philadelphia October 5. The entire eastern division of the Pennsylvania railroad will be electrified, according to reports. The move aims to modernize operations and reduce fuel costs across the line.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sheriff Brings Warrant for James Dunnigan Murder Charge
Sheriff Simpson Staniffer arrived from London Kentucky with a warrant for James Dunnigan indicted for the murder of Robert L Turner shot September 9 four years ago in Laurel county. Louis Dunnigan was detained but later released after proving his identity and excellent conduct.
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Simpson Staniffer
London
Laurel County
James Dunnigan
Robert L. Turner
Louis Dunnigan
Champion Coated Paper Co
Louis
James Connigan
Dr F E J Lloyd to Speak on Great Tragedies in Religion
The venue is Smiths theatre where Dr Freder ick E J Lloyd former Trinity rector now Roman Catholic will lecture next Wednesday night under A O H auspices. Reserved seats go on sale Monday morning at the theatre box office. A strong advance sale suggests a large audience.
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Smith's
Frederick E. J. Lloyd
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lloyd
Hamilton
Duke Gives Wife $200000 Necklace In New York
New York on October 5 reports that James B. Duke has presented his wife with a necklace valued at $200,000 marking a notable high value jewelry gift reported by the press.
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New York
James B. Duke
Bauer bond renewed in crime case amid grand jury probe
Charles C. Bauer renewed bond totaling 5000 in a multi indictment with 2000 on one and 1000 on each of three others. Prosecutor Woodruff vows a thorough grand jury examination of Butler County infirmary affairs and indictments if criminal conduct is found, denying whitewash.
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Democrat-Sun
Springfield
Charles C. Bauer
Kunkle
Fred Bauer
Burton J. Westcott
Bauer
Laybourne
New York
Fred
Woodruff
Bliss
Butler County
Republican News
Circuit Court to convene Monday for pending county cases
The circuit court will convene here Monday at 10 o'clock. The state of Ohio ex rel John Matthias vs county commissioners treasurer John Somers and James T Bartlow will be assigned and heard. The treasury watchman case was decided in favor of the defendants by Judge Gard. Another case is Aaron Klein vs C H D railway company, previously before the court.
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State of Ohio
John Matthias
John Somers
James T. Bartlow
Treasury Watchman
Gard
Aaron Klein
C., H. & D. Railway Company
Public Service Board Opens Bids for Sewers and Wire
The board sat Saturday afternoon to open bids for five sewers in West Hamilton and copper wire for the electric light plant. Engineers Dillon and DeLeeuw are assigned, with Elmer Shipley representing Buckeye Street residents near Third. A complaint about street flusher noise during water filling was filed and relief will be provided.
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Board of Public Service
Hamilton
Dillon and DeLeeuw
Elmer Shipley
Buckeye Street
Third
Cole to Speak on Young Men’s Public Life Opportunities
Hon. Ralph J. Cole will address the YMCA audience Sunday October 6 at 3 p.m. in the gym. His talk is titled A Young Man's Opportunities in Public Life.
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Ralph J. Cole
Mr. Cole
Class Rush at Ohio Wesleyan Injures Several Students
A morning rush at Ohio Wesleyan university in Delaware Ohio left two men with broken arms one with suspected internal injuries another missing an ear and a dozen with minor injuries. Among the injured is M C Cartwright of Moundsville West Virginia who is believed internally hurt.
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Delaware, O
Ohio Wesleyan University
M. C. Cartwright
Moundsville
W. Va
Darrow Dying After Brain Abscess Surgery
Chicago reports Clarence Darrow is dying following brain abscess surgery in Boise Idaho. Darrow gained prominence in the Haywood trial over the governor’s Idaho shooting case.
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Chicago
Boise
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Haywood
Universalists Convene 74th Miami Association Session
The 74th Miami association of Universalists opens in Mason Ohio with a song service and sermon by Rev A C White. Morning and afternoon programs include Sunday school talks by Mrs Clara Hallam and a memorial service with addresses on Our Church at Work and ministerial relief.
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L. P. Jones
Ministerial Relief Fund
Yankee Girl Triumphs in Paris Style Show
A Yankee girl travels to Paris style settings and rivals local beauties while advertising Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold by The Radcliffe Drug Co at 231 High Street and the corner of High and Second Streets.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Radcliffe Drug Co
Cor
Second Sts
High St
Quiet Democratic Primary Draws Sparse Early Polls
The Democratic primary operates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with light early turnout as precincts report 0.5 percent at 1:30 p.m. A heavy vote is anticipated later, but there are no sure winners. Tom Goldrick for M. D. Lindley posted a $200 bet on Straub last night and it was accepted.
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Tom Goldrick
M. DD. Lindley
Straub
LICENSED TO WED ENTRIES FROM HAMILTON AREA
A list of marriage licenses shows Elmer Hall 22 a paper finisher Hamilton wed Mamie Epp 19 Hamilton. Albert J Nye 21 gardener Dayton wed Minnie V Beeler 18 Collinsville. Lawrence Tobin 28 carriage painter Middletown wed Georgia Brooks 25 Middletown. William Holt 25 laborer Hamilton wed Martha Dees 23 Hamilton. Alexander Morris 29 paper maker Rockdale wed Susie Blevins 18 Woodsdale. Homer Russel 27 laborer Hamilton wed Emma Wilson 22 Hamilton. Joseph P Tuley 38 laborer Hamilton wed Mrs Grace King 28 domestic Hamilton.
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Elmer Hall
Hamilton
Mamie Epp
Hiley
Albert J. Nye
Dayton
Minnie V. Beeler
Collinsville
Williams
Lawrence Tobin
Middletown
Georgia Brooks
Hickey
William Holt
Martha Dees
Alexander Morris
Rockdale
Susie Blevins
Woodsdale
Squire Hughes
Homer Russel
Emma Wilson
Witters
Joseph P. Tuley
Grace King
Commission approves coal delivery and culvert projects
The commission contracts with S E Garver to supply fifteen tons of second pool Youghing henry coal to Somerville school at 4 a ton. Estimates set for concrete box culverts at Earhardt farm Milford township cost 152.72 dollars and at Smith farm Hanover township 226.54 dollars.
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S. E. Garver
Youghingheny
Somerville
Earhardt Farm
Milford Township
Smith Farm
Hanover
Bad Breath Remedy Ad At Radcliffe Drug Co
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to remove bad breath and purify the mouth. It claims the product addresses the cause and offers tea or tablets for 35 cents, with locations at Radcliffe Drug Co. corner High and Second Streets and 231 High Street.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Radcliffe Drug Co
Cor
Second Sts
High St
Gilman Slayer case ties Layton Marion to Markowitz murder
Dayton authorities grow more convinced Layton Marion, who confessed to the Anna Markowitz rape and murder on August 4, ties to the Dona Gillman killing on November 20, 1906. Both victims were strangled with similar injuries and the hyoid bone fractured on opposite sides, indicating a similar modus operandi.
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Dayton
Layton Marion
Anna Markowitz
Dona Gillman
Dana Gilman
Gilman
Markowitz
Small Town Notes Mention Vandalism and Legal Rulings
George Schwartz reports property damage including a vase worth 18 dollars and broken grave stones corners. Judge Hartkoff orders John E. Durham to pay Sophie Durham 18 dollars in 30 days and alimony at 2 per week. Amarin Gully must appear for contempt over unpaid alimony to Cecilia. Mrs. Thomas Padven's typhoid fever improves. A small blaze in Niles blacksmith department caused no damage. Industrial league season ends Mosler versus A. C. C. Edward A. Korb dies in Cincinnati. Lindenwald Church of Christ seeks authority to sell lots to cover 1307 dollars debt. Midnight Chicago flyer delayed fifteen minutes by freight trains at Chestnut. F B Rovers loses 12 dollars from jacket at fair.
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George Schwartz
Miami Street
Hartkoff
John E. Durham
Sophie Durham
Amarin Gully
Gard
Cecilia
Thomas Padven
Niles
Mosler
C. E
Millville
Edward A. Korb
Louis Korb
Main Street
Cincinnai
Common Pleas Court
Lindenwald Church of Christ
Chestnut Street
F. B. Rovers
Ohio Independent Telephone sets district meetings
The Ohio Independent Telephone association fixed nine district meetings for organization and delegate sending to the International Independent Telephone association. Districts include Cleveland November 8 Canton November 19 Zanesville November 20 Newark November 21 Washington D C November 22 Toledo December 3 Lima December 4 Dayton December 5 and Hamilton December 6.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Independent Telephone Association
International Independent Telephone Association
Cleveland
Canton
Zanesville
Newark
Washington D. C
Toledo
Lima
Dayter
Hamilton
Tragic Crossing Fatality In Winton Place
Joseph Link was struck and killed by the west bound train No. 11 of C. H. D. Friday while crossing Mitchell avenue in Winton Place. The mangled body was removed to his home in Winton Place.
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Joseph Link
Mitchell Avenue
Winton Place
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John A. Milhenny
Louis Cunnigan
Kentucky
F. E. J. Lloyd
Smith’s Theater
Butler County Infirmary
John P. Bliss
Circuit Court
R. D. Cole
A. C. White
Our Church
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