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Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

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Tragedy Strikes as Two Women Die in Separate Incidents

A violent day ends with Mrs Rateber shot dead by her husband at her father's home, and a separate shooting leaves JOSIPEL and others injured. The lone witness described a grim scene as authorities investigated the double tragedy.

Josipel Veteria Osea Preseroibop J Forner Jinshan Joka J. Karten Ith & Hospital Rateber Wis Toruter Wrieker

Louise Sanders Died Monday in Salem Ohio

Mrs. Louise Sanders Sr died Monday at the residence of her son in Salem Ohio after four weeks illness. She was born May 5 1827 in Champaign County. Survived by son Wayne Sanders and a brother in Salem. Funeral at residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock with the Presbyterian church conducting, Meros PA cemetery.

LoWise Saunders de Residiaea Tier Son Abes de Gelppes Dana Venus Ehreh Sanders Chani- Paigi County Phe Dee Eresed Phe San Nders Oa Brother Salem Ohio Oelock Green Elgareh Meros PA Ides

Local Author Produces Fiction in Promising Preview

A local writer, W. P. Motley, author of The Measure of Experience, has a manuscript unpublished. His piece An Amateur Lobbyist appears to blend sharp social satire with moral questions, featuring a gifted but conflicted heroine and a Senate backdrop, promising further material on the author’s versatile talents.

W. P. Motley Krowite Mul Iley Strog Oman Senate Love Cartel Senator Mellow Benator Gerling Kiyghter Vanes Ralph Prickman Devinely Tatri

New Mexico's New Governor Is Dead

Governor DeBack dies amid apparent overdose allegations. Officials report he received injections prior to collapse. Lieutenant Governor RL W McDonald of Portales assumes duties as successor.

New Mexico Santa Dh DeBack Medonald Portales

Christ Freyer Robbed Inuerer

Christ Freyer was robbed in a taxi in an incident described as violent. A bystander noted the assailant fled toward the police headquarters, with authorities estimating a loss of over five dollars and the victim hospitalized for injuries.

Chord West Water Kreyer Yeyer Mrever Ted Peresudy

Week of Song Starts Across City with Programs

The National Week of Song opened with special programs as ministers promote a common theme from online ideas. In churches and buildings, hundreds of song books were ordered and distributed for the event. Traded groups were chosen for the Tuesday night festival with lists of participating schools and singers including Spring Street School North Street School Madison Avenue School and others.

Sons Spring Street School W.V. Faves North Street Raymond Mote South Street OG Perensen York Avenue W. Z. Krebs Wayne Street John Reymiller Staunton Street

Indian Athlete Faces Charge After Fatal Collision

A track and field athlete known as Bender faces a court appearance today after a year old fatal crash involving a motor vehicle. Police say the chief contacted the superintendent and handed over the investigation details. The report also notes diplomatic moves involving the American embassy in Berlin and Vienna related to Ambassador Gerard’s communications.

Puta DE Lptitea Pete Ut Bender Taritier Sian Piteler Pottee Court Fallowhayr Main Bemdler Poliew Rolinson Himsa Paris Pebo Berlin Duvinis Gerard Vienna Abassador Ger Grew

Suffragists Plan War Time Policy at Washington Convention

Progressive suffragists outline wartime policy at the National Woman's Party convention in Washington in March. They argue for combining voting and non voting women, pressing for federal woman suffrage, and urging a strong push to influence war time legislation while maintaining focus on enfranchisement. The call includes forming a unified delegation to press the President and seeking full political equality for women.

National Woman's Party Washington Bhoe Sabia Alice Pant Mirional Chedr Washington

Chas Glaser Preumonia Victim In Local Death

The widowed man Chas Glaser, age 48, painter, died Sunday morning after a monthlong illness. Survivors include his widow, a sister in the misty area, and a brother in Rossville. Services planned at St Mary’s church Tuesday morning with burial to follow. Local funeral details and community remembrances accompany the notice.

Ghiser Finn Manning Misty Kansas Dotin Glaser Rossville Ghises Moaore Bamoral Serviers St. Mary's Warmes Glaser

Council Meeting Preview for Monday Night Session

Citizens prepare for a packed council meeting Monday night with discussion planned on key topics. Officials will address governance matters, public projects, and potential policy changes amid interest in local development and modernization efforts.

Roof Fire Sparks Sunday Morning At Residence

A Sunday morning roof fire broke out at a residence on Waormt Street after sparks from a chimney ignited the roof pool. Fire department responders rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control with assistance from nearby units. no injuries were reported.

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Alarm at Main Street blaze shocks town

An apartment basement fire at Main and Neh streets causes alarm as investigators report stolen cars connected to the Trem Weavers and Calomitts Confectionery. Fire crews battle the Nip fire while a raid of the store units uncovers no fatalities or injuries.

Calomitts Gwinel Saane Dimare

Shepherd Reports War Horrors From Front

United Press correspondent William G. Shepherd describes European war conditions observed firsthand. The narrative paints fear, casualties, and civilians fleeing, with vivid images of deprivation, disrupted families, and the relentless toll on daily life.

Albert Clark case reveals true name Albert Warren

Trial opens in Covington as Albert Clark, also known as Albert Warren of Lawrence County, faces murder charges for the marshal Wake shooting. Reported escape from jail, alleged perjury, and a brother named Olha Warren accompany details. Defense seeks intoxication angle, jurors increasingly screened.

Albert Clark Albert Warren Albert Clark Giayer Clarvey Diake O Covington Dray Troy Lawrence County Warren Tnre Vounty Colmmnity and Aever Deviers Miami County Lawreners County Feauira Co Olha Warren Clairk Marshal Wake Ohio Varios Simall P Squad Edwin Hiatt the Con Kerr Proseveator

Wet Sunday floods Cleveland unleashes citywide damage

In Cleveland the streets were inundated as a 36 inch water main burst pouring millions of gallons. Mains broke and foundations undermined injuring workers and stranding passengers while repairs faced delays. The article also notes Berlin press reports about American resistance to actions seen as military demands.

Cleveland Febi Payte Avenue Nh6 Mass Bartieth Street Venice

Foreign pressure on prisoner release prompts government action

Washington reports an emplory demand for the release of sever al American prisoners in Yarrrowdale. The State Department announced it sent a reply via the Imperial government and Spanish ambassador, stating the request would be answered and that a weekend communique may reflect official reply. Officials remain tight lipped but say the request is serious and pursued.

Washington Garmudy State Department Bertin

Wintrow Residence Burns Down

Fire destroyed the Lester Wintrow residence on Warne Street Troy at an early hour this morning. The Wade had a good start before it was discovered and the ore department found the frame dwelling beyond all saying. The loss will amount to at least 800 dollars.

Lester Wintrow Warne Street Troy Wade

Ohio Referendum Move Ties To Suffrage Bill

Representative Reynolds, author of the Ohio presidential suffrage bill awaiting Governor Cox's signature, said he will seek an attorney general’s ruling on referendum legality. Suffragists in Cincinnati planned a referendum launch Saturday.

Columbus Reynolds Ohio Cox Geneen Odin Satti

Spies in the United States Claim Sparks Senate Debate

Senator Lea Overman on the senate floor argued during espionage bill debate that 100.00 spies operate in the United States and later asserted there are 190.000 spies on U S soil, reflecting concerns of wartime security and justice department involvement.

Wasitington United States Lea Overman Senate Tam Overman Judiciary Committee Idepartment of Justice

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