Arrest of farm worker in Put-in-Bay hotel fire case
Deputy state fire marshals Jack Ambrose and William Sweeny of Cincinnati arrested John Sehmidt a farm worker west of Hamilton on suspicion in the Put-in-Bay hotel fire. Schmidt admitted employment and prior trouble with the chef but denied setting the blaze. The hotel, owned by the Put-in-Bay Improvement Company, burned September 3 incurring about $15,000 in losses. He was taken to Cincinnati this afternoon.
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Jack Ambrose
William Sweeny
Cincinnati
Hamilton
John Selmidt
William Carroll
Springdale Pike
Sehmidt
Put-in- Bay
Put-in-Bay
Schmidt
Messrs
Ambrose
Sweeny
Grape Crop Seen Near Normal in Toledo Area
Toledo reports the grape crop beginning to move with expected near normal quantity and improved quality. A Leak Wine Co representative cites need of warmer weather to boost sugars and notes late vines and fewer rot issues. Prospects are bright for eastern regions with potential price adjustments as markets shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Leak Wine Company
New York State
Roosevelt Consents to Read Telegraphers’ Statements
President Roosevelt said he would review documentary statements from the striking telegraphers and then consult Labor Commissioner Neill. He added that no conference arrangements had been made about the strike.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Labor Neill
Pink Tea Affair Sparks Heidelberg Class Rush
The freshman class at Heidelberg in Tiffin Ohio staged a pink tea affair on Sept. 27 as part of the annual rush. Freshmen outnumbered sophomores at the chapel and presented perfumed invitations to sophomores for a banquet at Williard Hall. President Miller’s proclamation to expel participants kept the clash largely nonhostile.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Williard Hall
Miller
Roosevelt to Approve Oklahoma Constitution
Roosevelt announced he would approve the Oklahoma constitution after reviewing the document with the attorney general. He said approval should rest on the enabling act rather than his personal view, which he joked was not fit for publication. Promulgation will follow later.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Ohio two cent fare law labeled a failure in Cleveland
James H. Blood, chairman of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce legislative committee, says Ohio's two cent passenger rate law is a failure and businessmen in Cleveland will seek repeal at the next Ohio legislative session.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James H. Blood
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Paving and sewer contracts awarded for South D Street
The board awarded sanitary and storm sewer contracts on South D street to Garver Contracting Co. for 1016 and 1982.70 with bonds of 500 and 1000 respectively. Andrews Asphalt Paving Co. won the paving bid of 23197 with Bermudez Lake asphalt and cement curb and guttering.
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Board of Public Service
D Street
Garver Contracting Co
J. H. Trunck
J. P. Mehan
Andrews Asphalt Paving Co
Bermudez Lake
Feared Son Details Linked to Hotel Letter
Dr L A Roth of Spring Forge Pa wrote Sept 25 to St Charles hotel seeking identity details after reading Chicago death reports of Ben Marsee and John Leavell. He claimed his son might be among those identified but hotel informed that the two dead were not his son and were claimed by relatives.
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L. A. Roth
Spring Forge
St. Charles
Ben Marsee
John Leavell
Chicago
Jamestown
Cincinnati
Grape Nuts Food Praised For Digestive Trouble Relief
A Kirksville Missouri man credits Grape Nuts with ending gastralgia and severe stomach pain. After weight loss and nerves, he improved after starting the cereal, reporting better sleep, strength return, and a stable diet. The ad highlights Grape Nuts as easily digestible with natural nutrition for nerve and brain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Wellville
Deserted Wife Seeks Husband After Move From Kentucky
Mrs. Anna Gannert of 1062 Hamilton Avenue told police court she was deserted by her husband on the night the family arrived from Jackson County Kentucky two months ago. She has no money for food for herself and two children. infirmary directors provide aid while police search for the husband.
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Anna Gannert
Hamilton Avenue
Jackson County
Son Refusal to Wed Triggers Property Suit in Atlanta
Jasper Smith, an Atlanta capitalist, sues his son after the son refused to marry and have heirs, claiming the father deeded property four years ago on that condition. Evidence at trial shows the grant was conditioned on marriage and progeny as heirs.
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Atlanta
Jasper Smith
Harriman Figures in New I C Indictments Over Rates
Federal grand jury in San Francisco has returned six indictments totaling 140 counts against Edward H Harriman and other Southern Pacific and Pacific Mail officials. Accused of shipping Orient cargo to Chicago via San Francisco at below tariff rates set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Possible fines loom comparable to the Standard Oil penalty as the case unfolds.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Mail
Orient
San Francisco
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Landis
Standard Oil
E. H. Harriman
J. C. Stubbs
R. P. Seh
Princess Theater Opens With Modern Pictures in Hamilton
The Princess theater management announces the opening at 315 High Street on Saturday at 6 o’clock. The venue offers the latest moving pictures and illustrated songs, with changes three times weekly and continuous performances both afternoon and evening. The opening bill features The Harlequin Story colored film and the song School Days illustrated with slides.
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Princess Theater
Hamilton
High Street
Carrie Nation Freed After Fine Paid in Cincinnati
Mrs Carrie Nation, jailed in Cincinnati for refusing to pay a 25 dollar fine for disorderly conduct, was released today after a friend paid the penalty.
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Cincinnati
Carrie Nation
Woman on farm dies after drink of red seal rye
Columbus note says Mrs. Frank B. Core of a farm west of the city drank a large quantity of red seal rye in a homesick despondent mood away from West Virginia relatives. She died a week later after severe suffering.
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Columbus
Ohio
Here
West Virginia
Frank B. Core
Oldest Gallipolis resident dies in bed fire
Mrs. Jane Hill, age among the city's oldest residents, was burned to death in her bed at home at 7 o'clock last night after a lamp exploded and set the bed on fire.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Jane Hill
Petition to Transfer Territory Between Townships for School Use
A petition was filed in probate court by G. M. Roberts and other residents of Reiley and Morgan townships to move territory from Morgan to Reiley for school purposes. Petitions claim better access to the school and a nearer, better schoolhouse. The school boards of both districts have supported the change.
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G. M. Roberts
Reiley
Morgan Townships
Morgan
Reiley Township
Narrow Escape At City Railroad Crossing
While Henry street near the C. and D. tracks, Harry Lee tried to cross with Charles Enders in a Ford. A switch engine driven by Harry Fuhrman struck the car’s fender but caused no further damage.
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Harry Lee
Henry Street
Charles Enders
Harry Fuhrman
Secretary Root declares no presidential ambitions in Richmond
Secretary of State Root says he has no presidential aspirations and the presidency has no allowances for him while in Richmond on a trip to Mexico. He enjoys the journey and notes excellent travel weather.
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Richmond
Ind
Root
Mexico
Divorce case against Callie Hensel dismissed without prejudice
The divorce action of Harry J. Hensel versus Callie Hensel was dismissed by Judge Harikoff on Thursday without prejudice.
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Harry J. Hensel
Callie Hensel
Harikoff
Semler vs County: Case to Finish Today in Court
Judge Hartkoff to guide jury as evidence nearly completes in the Semler versus county commissioners case. Sheriff Rothenbush to address Rambo apples during proceedings, with verdict expected after 4 o clock.
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C. M. Semler
Hartkoff
Rothenbush’s
Harley Bunting Is Homesick
The family of Mrs. Mabel Bunting reports her and her six-year-old daughter Glennie missing from Sycamore Street for four weeks. The absent mother left behind a portrait as the children mourn their separation while the husband sold belongings and the kids stay with Mrs. Bunting’s mother in South Fifth.
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Mabel Bunting
Sycamore Street
Glennie
Littl
Harley
Mrs. Bunting
South Fifth
Thieves Enter Home Steal Pocketbooks From Maxwell Residence
Thieves entered the Maxwell family home at 540 South Ninth Street Thursday afternoon. They took two pocketbooks containing tax receipts and a few old coins and a silver 25-cent piece from a purse. The robbers entered a wash house, secured a screwdriver, pried open a back kitchen door, and exited after missing a gold watch and silverware. They discarded the tax receipts and remaining papers.
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W. J. Maxwell
South Ninth Street
Bean price surge shocks Toledo market
Prices for beans jump 40 cents per bushel to 1.90 amid cereal inflation. Merchants attribute the rise to a short crop and larger acreage, with a bean trust alleged to control Michigan elevators. Weather risks threaten yield as growers fear rain and silt could hurt plants.
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Toledo
Detra
Bean Trust
Michigan
Voters Begin Special Registration Weekend Ahead of Democratic Primary
Friday marked the first special registration day for the Democratic primary with a strong outlook for full turnout Saturday week. New voters and those moved or removed from precincts since the last election must register. noted registrations include forty and fifty-year-olds.
Mayor seeks gas company meeting for rapid city introduction
Mayor Thomas telephoned Cincinnati multiple times to locate the natural gas people he wishes to meet and make arrangements for the speedy introduction of gas in this city.
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Thomas
Cincinnati
Adams Injured at Champion Coated Mills
George Adams of 13 Central avenue suffered a hand injury while working on the roll gang at Champion Coated Mills. He caught his hand in a carrier transferring paper and required surgical attention.
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George Adams
Central Avenue
Champion Coated Mills
Adams
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