Balloon sighting over Jackson Ohio and Ohio balloon trail
An 8 am gas balloon was seen passing over Jackson Ohio from west to east at about half a mile up. Observers report several passengers in the basket and no origin or destination known. A second note from Leesburg Ohio cites balloon signal corps No 10 at 6 am reporting southeast travel over Hillsboro Chandler and McCoy in the same county.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Leesburg
Signal Corps No. 10
Hillsboro
Chandler and McCooy
Ohio
St. Louis
Market Slump Returns as Stocks Dip to Year Lows
New York stocks opened with nerves evident but relief came from steps toward fixing United Copper and news Mercantile National bank solvency. Amalgamated Copper fell to 46, Union Pacific to 115, American Smelting to 63, with several issues setting year low records as panic and rapid loan demands emerged.
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New York
United Copper
Mercantile National Bank
Union Pacific
American
Amalgamated Copper
Cincinnati Hosts Grand Lodge Meeting and Centennial Celebration
In Cincinnati Ohio the grand lodge will hold its annual meeting and centennial celebration next year with an election of officers. George D Copeland from Marion was named grand master succeeding Horace lewin. Other officers include S Hoskinson Zanesville senior warden B Perry Jr Jefferson junior warden Harry S Kissell Springfield treasurer Hank Rickly Columbus secretary Judge J H Bromwell Cincinnati chaplain Rev Paul Rickly Columbus orator Rdw Shipley Cincinnati grand marshal George L Marshall Day senior deacon Thomas Beaulieu Toledo lantern ry Edwin S Brisithe Ravenna A B Fairchild Ravenna and veterans officers Wm M Cunningham Newark vice president J L Goftiawa HA Irwin of and Ed L Lybarger Columbus secretary Edwin rel Royce J W Parsons Springfield Allen Andrews Nelson ham Hamilton attended grand lodge meetings.
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Cation
Ohio
Grand Lodge
Onion Masona
Cincinnati
Columbus
George D. Copeland
Marion
Horace Lewin
S. Hoskinson
Zaneville
B.perry, Jr
Jefferson
Harry S. Kissell
Its
Springfield
Hank. Rickly
Story
J. H. Bromwell
E Cinnan
Paul Rickly
Cinemni
Paul R. Hicko
Delaware
Rdw. Shipley
Cineinati
George L. Marshall
Thos’ Bgieau
Toledo
Lanter Rani Edwin S. Brisithe
Wm. M. Cunningham
Newark
Goftiawa
HA. Irwin
L. Ulybarger
Edwin. Irel
Balloon tests precede St Louis balloon tournament races
The US Signal Corps balloon No. 10 with aeronauts J C McCoy and Capt Charles DeF Chandler rose at 4 10 p m to test air currents for the upcoming balloon tournament. Two hours later Alan KR Hawled and Augustus Post flew in Stevens No 21. All crews expect to stay aloft until Friday as Edwardsville observers noted a race with an electric car that the balloon won.
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St. Louis
Jackson
United States Signal Corps
J. C. McCoy
Charles Def. Chandler
Alan KR. Hawled
Augustus Post
Edwardsville
Signal Corps
Balloon flight records set 370 miles distance in 13 hours 50 minutes
A message from Leesburg Ohio reports McCoy and Chandler piloting a balloon 370 miles straight line in 13 hours 50 minutes. The international record stands at 402 miles. The test aims to gauge distance ahead of next week’s international aviation contests.
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St. Louis
McCoy
Chandler
Leesburg
Ohio
Stranger Makes Off With J C Hendry’s Horse and Wagon
A stranger robbed Ross & Co livery at 223 North Front street shortly before 1 pm taking J C Hendry’s horse and spring wagon from Hamilton Supply Co. Hendry reported the missing rig after 10 am and police were given a description of the horse.
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Ross & Co
North Front Street
J. C. Hendry
Hamilton Supply Co
McKinley club picks OSU leadership slate
Columbus December 18 Winfield Woerlein of Delaware a junior law student tonight was elected president of the McKinley club of the Ohio State university Paul Boli of Hamilton was elected secretary H A Carr of Dayton treasurer and Jay Reasoner of Cambridge sergeant at arms.
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Columbus
Dei
Winfield Woerlein
Delaware
McKinley Club
Ohio State University
Paul Boli
Hamilton
H. A. Carr
Dayton
Jay Reasoner
Cambridge
The Democrat Named Hamilton News Leader
The Democrat is identified as the primary news leader in Hamilton, recognized for its reporting reach and editorial influence across the city’s media landscape.
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Hamilton
President Kills Large Black Bear Near Lear Lake
New Orleans reports that after a four hour chase with hounds, the president killed a female black bear yesterday afternoon. The bear is described as larger than average for the species. A courier from Lear Lake delivered the news this morning.
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New Orleans
Lear Lake
Amicable settlement in Eckert estate case ends court action
The Eckert estate case before Judge Murphy and a jury recessed briefly and returned with a notice that all aspects were amicably settled. The vast C and P Ben ninghofen case and the D T Traction company action were dismissed, and a judgment was reported against John Foster.
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Eckert
John Foster
Louis Eckert
Alphonse Eckert
Murphy
Avast C
P. Benninghofen
D. & T. Traction Company
Death of Joseph P. Becker at 414 North Second Street
Joseph P. Becker died Thursday afternoon at his home from dropsical affection. Born in Hamilton on June 23, 1856, he worked thirteen years for the Martin Mason Brewing Co. He is survived by his widow, nine children, two brothers Louis Becker of the First National Bank and John Becker of Mathes-Sohingen Co., and two sisters Lizzie Becker of Hamilton and Sister Mary Salone of Shelbyville Ind.
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Joseph P. Becker
North Second Street
Hamilton
Martin Mason Brewing Co
Louis Becker
First National Bank
John Becker
Mathes-Sohingen Co
Lizzie Becker
Mary Salone
Shelbyville
Ind
Fourth Ward Schools Closed Amid Variloid Outbreak
The main Fourth ward building closed Friday as health officials expect more varioloid cases among students. First cases appeared around mid month with a nine day contagion window, prompting a three to four day closure and room fumigation by Health Officer Dr. Mark Millikin.
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Fourth Ward
Order of Health
Mark Millikin
Democratic candidates meet at headquarters to plan three-week campaign
A meeting at the Democratic headquarters gathers all candidates and party committees to discuss campaign plans for the next three weeks.
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Democratic
Democratic Committees
Bomb Attempt Reported on Taft at Jesuit College
A priest reported to Manila police that a bomb was thrown at Secretary Taft during a reception in his honor at a Jesuit college. Investigators have not verified the claim.
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Manila
Taft
Wheat Prices In Chicago Fall Then Rally
Chicago October 18 wheat market broke badly with prices down about three cents from yesterday's close. A late rally left December wheat at 101 1 2. corn 0 0. oats 3 34.
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Chicago
Grand jury report expected this afternoon
The grand jury will file its report with Judge Gard late this afternoon. This morning the jurors visited the county infirmary and returned this afternoon. They then visited the county jail and met Sheriff and Mrs Brannon. Investigators looked into infirmary affairs and many wonder if indictments will be returned.
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Gard
Brannon
Couity Infirmary
Father signs warrant for son in assault case
A father, Joseph Fisher of 25 Washington street, signed a police warrant for his son Joseph A. Fisher charging him with assault after a Thursday noon argument during which the son struck his father in the face with a fist.
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Joseph Fisher
Washington Street
Joseph A. Fisher
Record Prices for Timothy Hay Hit City Peak
No 1 timothy hay sold at 21 per ton, the highest price this season in Chicago. Scarcity blamed on an alleged railroad embargo or lack of cars, while railroads cite limited transportation. Also New York notes Rose Fritz defends national championship in typewriting with 5214 net score.
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Chicago
Oet
New York
Rosell
Fritz
Madison Square Garden
Paul Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Carl Sehenek
Barn Fire Destroys Stables in Lima Area
In Lima Ohio on October 18 a boy confessed to building a bonfire that ignited a barn and stables, including those of Professor Davison and David Agerter. The fire damaged homes and killed carriage horses, with losses amounting to several thousand dollars.
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Lima
Ohio
Fiire
John Davison
Prof
Davison
David Agerter
Willie Collier Fans Vanderbilts in Rainy Box Scene
In Newport at the opera house Willie Collier the comedian scolded a Vanderbilt party including Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Miss Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi as they talked through his first act. He challenged the box audience with Who is that while resuming his role in a mild temper.
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Newport
R. J
Willie Collier
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Miss Vanderbilt
Count Szechenyi
Collier
S Wappen
Peter Parker Wins Final Race at Wilmington Trot
Peter Parker the Hamilton horse owned by Pollard Coung Groubach won the 2:20 trot to close his season in Columbus Ohio. Since August 2 he has earned ten first prizes, four second places, and four fourths in 18 starts. The supreme court overruled a stay of execution for John Soley of Cleveland who is to be electrocuted next Monday night for the murder of his sweetheart.
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Wilmington
Peter Parker
Hamilton
Pollard
Coung Groubach
Columbus
Supreme Court
John Soley
Cleveland
Rockefeller Cuts Expenses Stir Groundkeeper Departure
In Cleveland on October 1 Rockefeller cuts at Forest Hill estates. The grounds superintendent resigns in disgust after the expense reductions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
DD. Rockefeller
Forest Hill Estates
Brock Indicted for Murder in Eaton Ohio
Perry Brock of Eaton Ohio has been indicted for second degree murder in the killing of his nephew Owen Brock. The trial is scheduled for October 29.
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Eaton
Ohio
Perry Brock
Owen Brock
Decrease in Young Men Entering Ministry Cited
The Congregational National Council held its final meeting in Cleveland and blamed the allure of commercial life and ministerial deadlines for the drop in entrants. Rev. Dr. C. L. Morgan of Illinois urged higher pay as the sole solution, noting congregations expect ministers to work for nothing and that the risky career deters families from entering the ministry.
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Cleveland
Det. S
Congregational National Council
C. L. Morgan
Ilinois
Rear Admiral Melville Weds Estelle Smith Polis in Philadelphia
Retired Rear Admiral George W. Melville, 66, married Estelle Smith Polis of Philadelphia in a ceremony at the Little Church Around the Corner conducted by Rev. Dr. George Houghton. His bride, Melville’s childhood sweetheart, comes from a wealthy Philadelphia family and has been active in the Protestant Episcopal church. The admiral has lived in retirement in Philadelphia for three years as an engineer.
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New York
George W. Melville
Estelle Smith Polis
Philadelphia
George ©. Houghton
Protestant Episcopal Church
Admiral Melville
Hiihess
Taken Back In Mass Arrest Case In Middletown
Detective Byrnes and Detective Fletcher from Boston arrived in Middletown yesterday for Pasquali Valentielio, who was arrested last Monday and held for Massachusetts authorities for murder. Requisition papers were submitted to Judge after the officers completed their order.
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Byrnes
Tnapedtor
Fletcher
Boston
Mass
Middletown
Pasquali Valvncielio
Massachusetts
Democrat Sun
Tard
Grain Elevator Fire Destroys Old Structure at Fifth Street
Fire last night at the old C. H. & 1) grain elevator and storage warehouse at Fifth Street junction near the Whitewater canal sparked by a passing engine. The brick building, several stories high, was engulfed in flames with a rear extension also affected.
Preacher dies at General Convention in Muntington WV
Rev J W Carter of the founders of the Villa General Baptist group died suddenly this morning during attendance at the General Session in Muntington West Virginia.
Dinner honors Admiral Robley D. Evans in New York
In New York City, the Lote club will host a dinner to honor Admiral Robley D. Evans on Saturday evening, November 2. Det. TS. The event gathers local community members and commemorates his naval service.
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New York City
Det. TS
the. Lote Club
Rie
Robly D. Evans
Weather Forecast Cautions Cold Weekend Turn
Fair tonight then colder conditions. Saturday expected fair with a rise in temperatures. Northern regions may see brisk winds and chilly nights ahead.
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U.S. Signal Corps
John B. M'Donald
Anthony N. Brady
Oln B. M'Donald
New York Subway
New York Public Service Commission
Thomas F. Ryan
Otter Traction
Metropolitan Securities Company
Ohio Masons
Horse of Hamilton Supply Co
The
J. P. Becker
Grand Jury
Rose Fritz
Timothy Haypion
Brock
Melville
Evans
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