Three wounded manhunt in barn siege near Clarksburg
Frank Johnson, accused murderer of Are Martin, was cornered in a barn near Clarksburg by a deputy posse. He fired on pursuing officers wounding three, then escaped into the woods after exchanges with the deputies. The pursuit followed reports he killed a woman at a Gypsy home.
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Frank Johnson
Negress
United Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank Johnon
Ars
Cast Martin
I Bay & Posse
Serif
HL Cork
Are. Martin
Tate
Johnson
Acrose
Taft Platform Adopted By Ohio Republicans
The Ohio State Convention adopted the Taft presidential platform. It emphasizes national tasks, justice and fair dealing, enforcement of laws, labor and capital interests, protection of commerce, and revisions to tariffs to favor American production. It calls for strong government employment safeguards, improved waterways, merchant marine support, and durable civil and political rights across states.
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United Press
Columbus
Taft
Republican Party
Ohio
Congress
Electoral College
Graft Case Candid Testimony Nears End in Harrisburg
Deputy Attorney General Cunningham resumed the graft case in Harrisburg this morning. He is expected to continue through today with eight other defendants to be called. Court observers anticipate a verdict by Friday or Saturday as Cunningham reviews how contracts were performed and how Sanderson earned large profits with approval from co-defendants.
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Harrisburg
Cunningham
Sanderson
Wall Street Morally Better, Says Henry Clews
The Stock Exchange earns praise for higher standards and integrity, despite panic. Henry Clews argues abuses exist but are not systemic, calls for firm enforcement of high conduct and warns against eroding public confidence. He urges calmer, rational views to aid recovery and employment.
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Wall Street
Tela
Stock Exchange
United States
Ite
Mhandal
Welshons and Rode Freed Pittsburg Trial Verdict
In Pittsburg on March 4 two men, John te Welshone and Dilford Hoos, former Marine coachman, faced joint charges of conspiring to alter the character of Are alary Scott Harte. Justice McParlane instructed the jury. The jury refused to follow the court and returned a verdict of acquittal after being informed of the court’s instructions.
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Pittsburg
Maren
John Te Welshone
Dilford Hoos
Alary Scott Harte
Central Hotel Change as Theodore Johnson Takes Over
John Montgomery of Yatesh am old ala hotel has moved. Theodore Johnson becomes new proprietor of the Central, replacing the prior standard of efficiency. Montgomery plans uncertain future steps and resides temporarily near the White property in East End. He intends to move April 1 to Woodland Avenue, with occupation shifting to Morgan Butter’s former dwelling.
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John Montgomery
Yatesham Old Ala
the Central
Hae
Theodore Johnson
East End
Woodland
Morgan Butter
Cutler
Crosman
Faraher
Followed Cow From Harmony To Big Run
Harmony resident John Leaphart tracked his missing cow Rosy from Harmony across multiple roads to Punxsutawney and Big Run before locating the animal at Frank Goblinsky’s. A search with Constable U P Walker led to a man charged with malicious mischief and the cow’s return to its owner.
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John Leaphart
Harmony
John
Rosy
Gratfus
Prom
Albion
Allrgeestock
Henry Pargerstock
Ann
Frank Goblinsky
Big Ry
Big Fern
Punsautawneye
Leaphart
U. P
Goblinsky
Hey
Mieater
Goblinaks
Onondaga Mines
Walker
C. P. Walker
Lenten Season Opens With Ash Wednesday Observance
Ash Wednesday marks the opening of the Lenten season as daily church services begin in the city. Society notes that Lent is often observed more in spirit than in practice with fewer large dances yet daily religious observances continue during the forty days. The theatre and opera continue their schedules despite the penitential period.
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Prue
Skating Rages as Dick Defeats Robin in City Race
About two hundred spectators watched a skating event at the Auditorium Skating Rink. In the mutual mile race Dick Gutty led early as Robinson Tone fell on the turn. Fred Gradwell of Patton defeated Frank Ayers of the city by three quarters of a lap in the long race. Gradwell stayed inside at the start and built a ten foot lead over Myers, who then fell. Gradwell kept his pace through the eighteenth lap as Myers faded, with Gradwell finishing strong in time listed as 3 min 22 sec.
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Auditorium
Tattap
Tonkatery
Dick Attgutty
Robinson
Fred Gradwell
Patton
Frank Ayrs
Gradwell
Dimer Eit
Myers
Alyere
Lowe
Patton Boy
Myera
Fire Claims Seventy Five Lives In Collingwood School
March 4 Cleveland Onto reports a devastating school fire at Collingwood North Duluting. The building collapsed to a wall and debris. 75 may be dead with many injured. Fire department limited by lack of ladders as pupils raced for exits. Estimates place about 100 children inside before the blaze.
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Cleveland
Onto
Collingwood
Memen
Pullee
Sheehoo
Atendance
Collinwood
Debra
Power Tackles Dope Artist Claims Over Pittsburg Team
Pittsburg Dispatch baseball editor B Power faces a heated public debate sparked by a fan letter from Smoky City. Critics question Leach Wagner and Gibmon membership while reports suggest offers around 4000 for next season, amid ongoing speculation and editorials about transparency and players' status.
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B. Power
The
Pitsburg Dispatch
Smoky City
Pittsburg
Boarding house pig leads to arrest in Harmony incident
Harmony resident Tony Parra accuses boarder pig owner Antony Gragg of keeping an aggressive pig during meals. Constable Walker intervenes as Gragg and Parra clash at the Gragg home. The pig is restrained, a hearing is held, Gragg pays costs, and Parra agrees to guarantee the pig stays out of the kitchen during meal hours.
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Heela
Tony Parra
Harmony
Antony Gragg
Yeatenay
Aaguire Morrino
Charlie
Walker
Parra
Gwen
Conatabte Walker
Graggl
Gragsl
Parr
Gragg
Junior
Pauline Gran
Ferran
Grert
Grae
Tryenave
Omer Walker
Reno
Peloner
St Perra
Rewan
Ferra
Gragi
Gran
Ferm
Mia
Tony
Gragg, Jr
Mis Paul Ne i
Weather today at Canoe Ridge forecast details
Weather today at Canoe Ridge shows cloudy night and Thursday with warmer temperatures. The report mentions Up unit time 1040 and a prior note about Britt Nel as part of older context.
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Canoe Ridge
Railroad Safety Law Goes Into Effect Today
UK ES ORGANIZE a Comminicat at the home of Mr George m with fourteen charter members the Woman's Christian Temperance Union formed Officers were elected for the year Mary Gratias president Mrs W H Campbell corresponding secretary William Bidda Dy Bi Hott recording secretary Mrs M L Eva Putney assistant secretary Velma Hart treasurer A town church unit will elect a president at its next meeting The group invites interested women to join and support organizing efforts in the town A J Miller will host the meeting Thursday March 18 at 2 PM
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George m
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mary
Gratias
W. H. Campbell
Stra William Bidda Dy Bi Hott
Atra
Eva’ Putney
Velma. Hart
Ford
A. J. Miller
Railroaders Limited to 16 Hours on Duty Rule
A national update from Washington D C reports a new interstate commerce rule restricting railroad workers to a maximum of sixteen consecutive hours on duty with penalties and enforcement by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure sets nine hours max for some shifts and requires officers to file information on violations.
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Washington
B.C
Auci
Akeres
Aiita
Sena
Brooks License Case Reflects on Federalism and State Powers
A historic opinion discusses the constitutionality of a long standing license law. The court considers whether the measure intrudes on statehood under the written constitution and whether prior actions or jurisdiction affect its validity. The discussion cites centuries of legislation and the limits of judicial power over such statutes.
Wild Creature Reported in Rural Roadside Sighting
A fragmentary account describes a wild animal seen near Stanley and Jacrowe road, reportedly by Reverend Adam Sayiaklewten and a companion. locals label it the wildest denizen of the area as they search for signs near Nab e under cold conditions.
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Ap Deane
Rome
Patner
Adam Sayiaklewten
Stanley
Sven
Onfieman
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Wagner
Gibmon
Feria
Parker
Brooks License
Jude Galbraith
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