West Ohio conference formed from two Methodist groups
The Cincinnati and Central Ohio Methodist conferences plan to fuse into the West Ohio conference to be one of the state’s largest. Enrollment is about 450, with ministers from the Ohio River to the Great Lakes forming the new body. Revs W I Webbly and others note few church changes anticipated.
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Cincinnati
Central Ohio
Mailachat Episcopal Church
Urbana
West Ohio
Tts
Methodist
Obin
Ohio River
Great Lakes
W. I. Webbly
de. Sheridan Watson Bell
Hamilton
Robert Burch Foster
Lindenwald
Sateena
Willard Named Minister to Spain Leaves Soon
Washington Alabama reports Joseph E Willard the newly appointed minister to Spain notifies the state department he is ready to proceed at once to Madrid He will meet Henry Childs the envoy in New York upon his arrival from Spain Willard, a Richmond Virginia lawyer, formerly served in the Virginia House of Delegates and as lieutenant governor 1802 1806 and later as state commissioner of corporations 1906 110.
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Washington
Ala
Joseph
Willa
Bpaiy
State Department
Madyiw
Henry Chiyde
New York
Spain
Wiehard
Madrid
Wilchard
Richmound
Virginia House of Representatives
Girl's Story Leads to Miller Held in Bail Case
Philadelphia authorities hold Thomas Miller, head of a jewelry firm, in $5,000 bail on charges tied to a young woman who says she was lured from New York with promises of marriage seven years ago. Her brother Nicholas was also detained in New York with $5,000 bail as the investigation traces earnings of $200 to $300 weekly sent to Miller.
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Philadelphia
Ang
Miller
Nicholas
New York
San Francisco
Fines levied on railroads for transport and quarantine violations
Cincinnati reports fines of 100 dollars each against CN, C&O GLP, CH, and Big Four for violations of cable transportation and quarantine rules in Kentucky districts. Two farmers killed near Walden Dale when a carriage was struck by a Colorado special on the C M & St P line in DeKalb county.
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Cincinnati
Jaye Hollister
CH. Kty
Big Voor
McPherson
Big Four
Kentucky
al Threes
Diariel. Ee
Higin
DeKalb County
Sarrera
George Upstone
Andrew L. Matthews
Wairdale Tk
Here
Colorado
C. M.& Si. TP. Railway
Mayor Severson's Home Destroyed by Fire in Trighwood
Chicago dated report states the mayor Severson of Trighwood 1 lost his home to a fire believed caused by arson linked to his stand against illegal gambling dens in the village. No injuries reported. Fire officials suspect incendiary cause and are investigating.
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Chicago
Ang
Severson
Trighwood
Pardon Fight In Ohio Brings Prosecution Ties
Columbus moves loom as ex-sergeant arms Rodney Diegle and ex-state senators George Cetone and Symac Huftman, all jailed three years, face pardon talks led by Prosecutor Turner. Turner presses for fraud cases tied to bribery, while Governor Cox and Attorney General Logan weigh clemency. Diegle, awaiting potential pardon, says he was pressured to withhold information on assembly corruption. Cetone and Suffman may also seek clemency as others released from prison. a separate case notes a mail fraud sentence ending.
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Columbus
Rodney d. Diegle
George K. Cetone
Symac K H. Huftman
Turner
Franklin Julinty
Hulldox
Diegle
Governor Cow
State Board of Administration
Flogan
Cox
Diesle
Uoverndy Rhiehols
General Assembly
Trunton
Burns
Andrews
Punitentiary
Wood
Dingle
Deward
Sandaskyne
Diexle
le Pet Yentiary
Flood Prevention Efforts Spotlighted by Gard and Officials
Congressman Gard assures flood prevention for the Miami Valley while Secretary of War Garrison reviews actions. Col William He Carter leads U S troops. border issues with Mexico are noted as a broader context. The secretary travels to Texas to assess conditions and gather firsthand information amid nationwide concern.
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Willian He Carter
United States
Tessetts
Fatal dive injures youth near Alliance club house
Aug. 2 in Alliance a 21 year old Donald Abbott was hospitalized with a fractured skull and dislocated neck after diving in shallow water at a small lake near the Alliance club house. Fate of the young man remains critical. Also reported Cleveland tragedy: Mrs Nellie Mae Newman, 29, wife of Edward E. Newman of the Cleveland Traxt company, shot and killed herself at their home following a period of melancholia.
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Alliance
Donald Ablott
Alliance Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Nellie Mae Newman
Edward E. Newman
Cleveland Traxt Company
Mya
Neman
Slit trousers debut at Cedar Point fashion display
At Cedar Point the international custom culture association showcased slit trousers in white serge for summer wear. Milwaukees designer It Kelley guides 22 cutters as young men admire the new style while spectators observe the procession to the convention hall. Meanwhile a rail bridge collapse on Sith Street? in Dayton prompts emergency work. engineer Edward Barry and three others fall with a halted engine into the Miami River. Barry is badly injured and not expected to survive.
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Sandusky
Cedar Point
Femsiles
Kelley
Milwa
Ville
Wyuiotel
Ownlers
Washington
Dayton
Sith Street Railrou Bridge
Miami River
Edward Barry
Pittsburg
Barry
Walter
Water famine grips Topeka and Kansas towns in July 1914
July 1914 drought leaves Topeka and many Kansas towns without water as rainfall totals plummet. Streams run low, and residents face cutoffs and rationing while emergency measures move water from Wichita to Wellington. Kane River at record low levels threatens stock drinking water.
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Topeka
Kun
Ang
Lve
Roy Waa
Kansas
Wichita
Wellington
Kanesis
Amsis
Government Engineers Find The Great Miami Can Be Kept Within Proper Confines
Washington August 2. Engineers report flood control for the Miami valley is feasible and can protect cities by widening channels and improving river capacity. Representative Warren Gard cites surveys by geologic and army engineers showing dredging, levees, embankments and straightening bends as key, with federal funding and a comprehensive plan sought for all dangerous streams.
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Great Miami
Washington
Miami Valley
Warren Gard
Hamilton
Miami River
Geological Survey
Royal Engineers
Middletown
Milminshie
Dayton
Army Engineers
Gard
Congress
Wart Department
United States
Miami
Washerwoman Seeks 50000 From Prince
Mrs. Chim Melcher, Vienna laundry proprietor, testified before U.S. immigration inspector Connel regarding a claim against Prince Stanishius Sulkowski, nephew of Berlitz noble, seeking at least 50000 in settlement. The prince recently wed Miss Marie Lowise Preede in a quiet ceremony and is on a wedding trip unknown to the public.
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Los Angeles
Cal. Ang
Chim Melcher
Vienna
Charles T. Connel
United States
Stanishius Sulkowski
Berlitz
Inez
Marie Low
Ise Preede
Eimrel Wedi
Melcher
Mrouda
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Barnstown
Julian Wickliffe Beckham
J. C. Beckham
Guy Wright
Thorndey
Hieyre
Rungell Jackson
Middietown
Byrd
Jackson
C.D. Becker
Joseph E. Willard
Dr. Wearly
L. H. Withrow
Juvenal
Pr. Welly
Mie Crist
Margaret Withrow
Benlah Crist
Lauren Eppler
Webbly
Welly
Becker
Mra
Withrow
Sevenmile
de. Wehrly
Nolin Hagen
Nellie Hogan
Crist
Becker Ramainine
Mr. Crist
Rev. Becker
Aurora
Cal
Vin M. Raney
Colé
Roney
Cetone
Huffman
of Diegle
Atlavin
Dulian Haw
Hay
Heelson
Mexico
Texas
Prince
Prince Sulkowski
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