Big Butler County Fair crowds mark record turnout
The Butler County Agricultural Society reports a crowd approaching 60 000 on Friday at the grounds for the fair with estimates from J A Slade and W Wallace placing attendees around forty five to fifty thousand by the grandstands. Directors praised turnout as the largest ever seen, while exhibitors reported strong sales across departments and many attendees traveling by train or auto to the event. The fair featured aviation attempts, fashion displays, and horse and livestock competitions though some aeroplane efforts did not materialize.
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Fury
Uday
Butler City Agricultural Soriety
Tan
Butler County Agricultural Soviet
Davrsday
Pyesidant
J. A. Slade
Wallaes
Wallace
Richmond
Paty
Winer
Woodward
Tragh
Eilys
Frere
Che Phieka
Corn Shave
Agai
Jones
Ander
Fyed Heft
Hamilton
Jamiel
Collinsville
Wndey
Fire damages new ladder truck plant and outbuildings
A large fire at the Benninghofen property on Taller avenue destroyed a dry goods plant and shed filled with timber and lumber. The blaze, started by an incendiary, damaged a nearby lumber firm and a residence, with investigators naming arson and noting substantial water damage to the home next door. The new Columbus ladder truck, described as a model piece of apparatus, arrived in time to aid efforts, while police pursued suspects and a suspect named McMahon was briefly detained before release.
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Eal Benninghofen
Agenue
Heindnghofen
Alamo
Geigtdaees
Haulton
Che Fonvent
Monlay
Garth
Shallers
Samply Rem
Eemilten Tamber
Tunisian Tamber Co
TJ. McMahon
Leven
Alan
Thomas MyMullin
Hong
Che Himber Yard
Chak McMain
Jia
Tlamillon
Ves
Columbus
Butler County Ohio prison scandal and inmates punished
A chaotic report describes Ohio officials probing prison conditions at a state penitentiary after a series of incidents. It notes punishments for inmates including Blake, and references a fire in a laundry building, allegations of abusive treatment, and concerns about discipline and management. The piece mentions Governor Harman and Attorney General Tra, and cites inmate escapes and disciplinary measures as part of a broader review of prison practices.
Saloon Keeper Nick Mira and Tobacco Worker Rincola Hoxie Named
Two young residents appear in early records. Nick Mira, 21, works as a saloon keeper in Mid Motown, while Rincola Hoxie, 19, is listed as a tobacco worker in Middletown. Squire W. B. leddi i is also noted in the fragmentary listing.
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Nick Mira
Mid- Motown
Rincola Hoxie
Middletown
Squire W. Bleddii
Mary Cooney funeral follows at Notre Dame area
Mary Cooney widow of Filwand Cooney died after illness aged 1t months and 20 days. Survived by four daughters Mamie Coren Ceevha Balint and Menai Comey and a son. Funeral at the house Saturday at 72M then at 8 o'clock to Be. Mary’s cluelc and interment at St. cemetery. Mrs Hershpelldt dies at 10 from tuberculosis at home on Park Avenue. Resided in Hamilton for years. Funeral Saturday at 1 o’clock at the house. Rev Stent W. Bell officiating.
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Mary Coomy
Filwand Cooney
Amuely
Mamie
Coren Ceevha
Balint
Menai Comey
Notre Deny
Heath
Faved Navtehlin
Cinetanatly
Sie Low
Watt Kelsey
Tivea
BE. Mary's
Stent W. Bell
Flohl Eluvel Offsetting, Antermert « Visreowood
Thieves Busy in Town During Fair Evening
Report from Cincinnati detectives about pickpockets and housebreakers blamed for thefts near the fairgrounds. Names connected include Joseph F. Walllange James Sheridan and John Watson with officers Lieutenant Krompe and Lieutenant Keumpe coordinating the investigation. Pocketbooks reported missing from residents such as Mr Wulf Jang and Johm Decker. Continued on page 3.4.
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Krompe
Cincinnati
le Vietint
James Sheridan
John Watson
Stricker
Wulf Jang
Keumpe
Chinnnati
Sheridan
Wanil
Chicinnati
Johm Decker
St Riley
Inside Fire in Hallway Traps Woman and Child
A fire broke out in a building’s upper story and hallway near a stairwell drawing smoke and trapping a woman and child fifty feet from the blaze. Responders worked through the night to control the blaze and ensure the occupants’ safety as investigators review the scene for origin and cause.
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Aires
Chey
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Charles Justice
Hila
Aluxander
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Cuyahoga
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Buel Raves
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Paves
Prisey
CA Vues
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Mary Cooney
Edward Cooney
Lieut. Krumpe
Joseph F. Walllange
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