Steamer City of Saltillo Sinks on Mississippi Near Sulphur Springs
Thirteen people drowned when the steamer City of Saltillo struck a rock and foundered in the Mississippi River near Sulphur Springs, twenty four miles from St. Louis. Most crew escaped. many passengers were Nashville pleasure seekers. The wreck at Glenn Park left five women and eight men dead amid a crowded departure from St. Louis.
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United Press
ST. Louis
City of Saltillo
Mississippi River
Sulphur Springs
Saltillo
Tennessee River
Glenn Park
Nashville
Tenn
Isaac T. Rhea
Tennessee River Packet Company
Annie Rhea
Rhea
S. C. Baker
Joseph Harris
Archie Patterson
Chester
Archie Patterson, Jr
Spring Park
Tosses child into waters near Maroning
A reported incident describes a person tossing a child into a river near Maroning. Authorities investigated the event and sought information from witnesses. No further details on victims or motives were provided in the readable text.
Battleship Florida Launched at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Big Florida, world’s largest all big gun ship, slid into Walabout Bay at 11 18 amid a gala ceremony. Miss Elizabeth Legere Fleming christened it as Vice President Sherman and Navy officials watched. About 30 000 spectators filled the yard as bands played and ships were decorated.
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United Press
New York
Florida
Government Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Walabout Bay
Elizabeth Legere Fleming
Navy Yard
East River
Sherman
the Navy
George von. L. Meyer
Winthrop
Abert W
Suspended Students From College Riot At Indiana Grove City Game
Indiana Normal school to publicly dismiss all students implicated in the riot during the Indiana Grove City ball game. Faculty and trustees met to decide, with names to be released soon. E C McConaghy injured player. Jamison Grove City manager regrets incident. Ketler Grove City president doubts lasting athletic relations will be affected.
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Indiana Normal School
Indiana
Grove City
E. C. McConaghy
Jamison
Ketler
Circus Day Alert Warns Public to Be Vigilant
Police warn tomorrow is circus day and people should lock homes and stores and take extra precautions to protect property from suspected shady characters. Authorities urge vigilance and cautious behavior during the event.
Deaths in Hickory Township Areas Reported
Obituary notices list William V. Morrison age 41 in Hickory Township Mrs George Annable 36 of 124 North Bay Street Mrs Ella McGavin 72 of Youngstown and Jacob Pitts 78 of 134 Oakland Avenue.
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William V. Morrison
Hickory Township
George Annable
North Bay Street
Ella McGavin
Youngstown
Jacob Pitts
Oakland Avenue
Proclaiming George V King Guard Halts at Temple Bar Boundary
A Household Cavalry guard procession approached Temple Bar the boundary of London when the city marshal halted them shouting Halt Who goes there.
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Temple Bar
London
Mouth Closed in Conspiracy Hearing Delay
Fritz Sawyer and Socialist Charles A. McKeever face conspiracy charges in a hearing before Alderman Green. The session was postponed to next Monday afternoon at the prosecutor’s request. Sawyer refused to speak as his Socialist defense team and witness advised silence, with bail not yet posted. McKeever says he was asked about publishing Sawyer’s affidavit but declined.
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Fritz Sawyer
Charles A. McKeever
Alderman Green
Father Maher
Sawyer
C. W. Fenton
Fenton
Charles E. Medard
McKeever
Free Press
Slander Charge Arrests Lyn Ryhal in Slipperyrock Case
Mrs Margaret Waters accuses Loy Ryhal of Slipperyrock township of malicious slander. He was arrested last night and jailed for court. Damages sought total 5000 dollars. Waters states she is mother of Gertrude and Elizabeth Waters. Gertrude Waters, now Hogue, married April 28 1910. Ryhal allegedly questioned Waters sisters reputations in multiple conversations.
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Margaret Waters
Loy Ryhal
Slipperyrock
Waters
Gertrude Hogue
Gertrude Waters
Elizabeth Waters
Hogue
Rydal
George Waters
Gertrude
Elizabeth
Ryhal
Frank Collins
Frank Campbell
Opponents Move to Kill Proposed High School Project
School board faces a last effort by opponents at Monday night meeting to defeat the high school plan. Nine of sixteen trustees favor immediate construction while seven oppose, with bids to be opened and a potential vote split looming as delay could stall the project for years.
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E. I. Phillips
Committees to Meet at City Hall This Evening
Fire and electrical committees of councils will hold a meeting at the city hall this evening. Considerable business is to be up for consideration.
Ban Put On Geterowing Ban Put On Geterowing
County Detective J H Breen informs saloon keepers that dice throwing for drinks will lead to arrest. District Attorney Dickey backs the move as a gambling ban in bars. Breen previously warned cigar dealers against selling to minors as part of cleaning up the city.
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Breen
J. H. Breen
Dickey
Grove City Player McConahy Not Seriously Hurt In Riot
Dr. Ketler of Grove City college reports Everett McConahy of New Wilmington Grove City center fielder was not seriously injured in the Indiana riot. Initial reports overstated injuries. his collarbone was not broken and he was not the aggressor, but a victim of unwarranted assault. He has returned to Grove City as investigators continue.
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Ketler
Grove City College
Indiana
Everett MccConahy
New Wilmington
Grove City
McConahy
Miss Patchell and Miss Hoon Depart for Rochester Visit
Miss Alice Patchell and Miss Esther Hoon of Quest Street left today for Rochester New York to visit Miss Patchells father.
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Alice Patchell
Esther Hoon
Quest Street
Rochester
N. Y
Reviewing Land Seats Sell for Street Funeral London
London dispatch reports viewing stands along the Westminster to Paddington route selling from five to seventy five dollars as crowd interest grows for King Edward’s funeral. Thirty thousand troops line the march while roped roofs and window spaces fetch high prices. Roosevelt’s envoy status remains unsettled amid royal precedence.
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London
Westminster Hall
Paddington Station
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
Windsor
Trafalgar Square
Roosevelt
France
Russia
Turkey
George
Sudden Death of Jacob Pitts 78 in City
Jacob Pitts aged 78 years 10 months and 16 days died suddenly of a stroke at his daughter Mrs Charles Schick’s home 134 Oakland avenue after a morning walk. He leaves a wife six sons and four daughters. Funeral is Saturday at 2 30 PM at 134 Oakland avenue with interment in Oak Park cemetery.
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Jacob Pitts
Charles Schick
Oakland Avenue
Mr. Pitts
Middletown
Ohio
Eliza Pitts
George and
Albert, Pitts
Portland
Ore
Chauncy S
Brookville
John W
Bellevue
Emma Pitts
Benjamin Bott
Sarah Metzler
Lima
Oak Park Cemetery
Croton Men Arrested After Following Woman Home
Two Croton men J L Forbes and Clarence Forbes were arrested on suspicion after following a New York woman near Vine Street and Croton Avenue. They claimed to be private detectives trying to locate a New York acquaintance and were discharged by the mayor after a game warden badge and revolver were found on one.
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New York
Upper Croton
Vine Street
Croton Avenue
J. L. Forbes
Clarence Forbes
Croton
H. C. Book
Vinestreet
Daugh
Mr. Book
Book
Central
Forbes
Metropolis
Groton Avenue
Mary
New Light “The Magnetite” to be Examined by City Council
The electrical committee of councils will view the Magnetite street light this evening. The city considers replacing the present arc lamps with the Magnetite, already used by the company in Cascade Park for several seasons. The light has been placed on Hamilton Street awaiting committee decision.
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Electrical Committee
Electric Company
Hamilton Street
Cascade Park
Addresses at High School Today
Students at the high school heard presentations by Dr. Isaac C. Ketley president of Grove City College and Da Kelso, a faculty member. The talks were exceptionally interesting and highly appreciated by the audience.
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Isaac C. Ketley
Grove City College
da Kelso
Popular Lecturer Again in City at Cascade Theatre
J. Omar, a popular lecturer, presents the Wolgast-Nelson fighting pictures at the Cascade theatre. The show is drawing crowd interest and follows his earlier success with Gunnes murder farm and Cherry mine disaster reels.
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J. Omar
Cascade Theatre
Cherry Mine
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