New Chief Counsel Hired by Harry Thaw
Martin W. Littleton of Brooklyn named chief counsel for Harry K Thaw in his next murder trial of Stanford White. Littleton to have full charge and brook no interference, with a $25,000 retainers fee. The move signals a straight insanity defense instead of dementia Americana.
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New York
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Daniel O'Reilly
Thaw
Progres
William Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Dan O Reilly
Koreans Clash With Japanese After Armistice Disarmament
Washington reports that disarmament of the Korean army by Japanese sparked hostilities. Forty Koreans were killed or wounded in today’s fighting, while Japanese casualties were light. Dispatch relayed from U S Consul General Sam mons, Seoul.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Sammons
Seoul
Young Girl Found Dead After Alleged Assault in New York Cellar
The body of Katie Kitschler, a young girl, was found in a First Avenue cellar today after she had been missing since July 28. Authorities suspect several young Italians seen with her about the time of disappearance amid reports of a violent struggle and injuries.
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New York
Katie Kitschler
First Avenue
More Trouble Looms at Bradley Mines After Repairs
Tension rises as Bradley mines plan to restart after repairs to United States Coal Co's railroad track. The mine boss is unpopular and Italian miners refuse to work with him or permit others to work.
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Bradley
United States
Coal Co
Big Strike at Pittsburg Coal Company Mines
Pittsburg reports a strike by 15000 workers at four company mines. President Freehan has authority to declare the strike when conditions warrant. The dispute stems from disagreements at the four mines, with hourly conditions noted as a factor in the stoppage.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Coal Company
Freehan
Weather Forecast for Ohio and Northwest Regions
The Weather. Washington August 1. Ohio to fall to night and Friday, preceded by thunderstorms to night in northwest portion.
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Washington
Ohio
Korean Prince Seeks Roosevelt Aid Amid Threats
Prince Ty Jong Omiji, nephew of Korea’s deposed emperor, arrives in New York aboard the Majestic and vows to plead with President Roosevelt to save Korea from Japanese oppression. He says a Japanese plot aims to kill him, and police should arrest the first Japanese near his body. He declares he is already a dead man.
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New York
Ty Jong Omiji
Korea
Majestic
Hague
America
Roosevelt
Japan
Troops Sought as Governor Delays Action on Strike
Governor Johnson asked to send troops into the Mesabe iron district but will wait for confidential commissioners’ reports before acting. Dock workers returned to old terms as employers agree to arbitrate. A fleet of 20 vessels released today.
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Duluth
Johnson
Mesabe Ranges
Legislators Arrival Delayed as Boomer Plans Loom
Sandusky August 1 reports General Assembly members slow to arrive at Cedar Point for a reunion. After noon trains bring in many. Senator Dick’s arrival uncertain while Senator Foraker comes tonight and Gov. Harris Friday. Boomers back proposed primary election law county local option law and public utilities law awaiting members.
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Sandusky
General Assembly
Cedar Point
Senator Foraker
Harris
Russian Troops Fire on Mobs in Lodsee Riots
Russian troops in Lodsee amid riot quellings fired on crowds, killing about 30 persons. The August 1 report from St. Petersburg notes troops faced mobs as crowds protested unrest in the city.
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St. Petersburg
Lodsee
Ohio Fuel Supply Co leases 10000 acres between Cleveland and Mt Vernon
Wellsville Ohio August 1 The Ohio Fuel Supply Co of Pittsburgh announces a lease on more than 10000 acres between Cleveland and Mt Vernon to supply the Knox fields if they decline.
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Wellsville
Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Knox Fields
Mississippi Senate Contest Draws Jackson Interest
In Jackson Mississippi the state election is underway with the key race featuring Congressman John Sharp Williams against Governor Vardaman. The outcome will shape Mississippi politics as voters head to the polls today.
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Jackson
Mich
Miss
Eh . Missippi
John Sharp Williams
Vardaman
Explosion Kills Three Rail Roaders Near Urbana
Three railroad workers died when an engine on the Pennsylvania Railway’s Indianapolis division exploded near Urbana. Engineers Lou F. Chamberlain and fireman P. F. Weisner, both Columbus, and brake man Chas. A. Stuart of Toledo were killed. Boiler low-water caused the blast which wrecked the tender and two cars, halting traffic seven hours. In Philadelphia, Northern National Bank president Edmund K. Watson was found dead after a pool plunge at the Columbia Club. Police note unconfirmed rumor of suicide.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railway
Urbana
Lou F. Chamberlain
P. F. Weisner
Chas. A. Stuart
Toledo
Philadelphia
Edmund K. Watson
Northern National Bank
Columbia Club
Watson
Estate actions and guardianship list from Mt. Pleasant area
In Mt. Pleasant Township estates for Phoebe G. Thomas Elizabeth Ogden Gev Haynes Sall ie C Williams Gee Kostik Harvey Knox J M Kohn Thomas Bell and others are cited. Guardianship for Elizabeth Ogden and adoption of Idesso Christine Mestling are noted along with a habeas corpus case for Florence Higgins and a bail set for Frank Carter.
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Phoebe G. Thomas
Mt. Pleasant Township
W . L. Finley
A. C. Lewis
J. W. Jordan
Elizabeth Ogden
J. O. Naylor
J. C. Naylor
Gev. Haynes
Smithheld
Eaid
W.R. Alban
Sallie C. K. Williams
M. Pleasant Township
David
Brooks
E. L. Finley
Gee
Kostik
George Kokoscik
McCoy
Armstrong
Idesso
Christine Mestling
Willis Clary
Layino Clary
Idesso Christine Mestling
Idesso Clary
D. M. Gruber
Willis
Lavine Clary
James
Florence L. Higgins
Bradley
C. A. Vail
Ohio
Frank Carnter
E. D. Erskine
Ora
Directors of Old Jefferson and La Belle Iron Works Group Photo
Group portrait shows directors of Old Jefferson Iron Works and founders of La Belle Iron Works. Featured are Andrew Glass Calvin B Doty William op rone fror Woodward David Spaulding Henry Wallace W K Bailey Simpson EE BE Elliott in the top row. bottom row includes Robert D Irwin John McClinton John Wright Holstein Harden Isaac Freese William Dean Noah P Remick. Photo taken in Steubenville after a directors meeting in 1868 with plate courtesy of Wheeling Intelligencer.
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Andrew Glass
Calvin B. Doty
William , Op
Rone Fror Woodward
David Spaulding
Henry Wallace
W. K. Bailey
Simpson Eebe
Elliott
R Robert D. Irwin
John McClinton
John Wright
Holstein Harden
Isaac Freese
William Dean
Noah P. Remick
Steubenville
Wheeling
Lafe McCoy Dies After Wound From Despondent Shooting
Lafe McCoy formerly of Mingo Junction dies at hospital from a blood clot after shooting himself in East Liverpool on June 30. At bedside were wife, brother and Mel. Body to be taken to Mingo Junction for interment. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Addison McCoy of North Hill. Funeral Friday afternoon at the parental home.
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Lafe McCoy
Mingo Junction
East Liverpool
Mel
Tate
Addison McCoy
North Hill
McCoy
Steubenville
Mingo
Miner Killed At Piney Fork Mine No 3
A Polish miner with no reported name was killed at Piney Fork mine No 3 of the Jefferson Coal Co near Dillonvale Wednesday afternoon. Inspector Jones and Coroner Campbell were notified and no details of the accident were received.
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Piney Fork
Jefferson Coal Co
Dillonvale
Jones
Campbell
Legal notices of guardianship and estate actions canvas court filings
Multiple 1907 probate and guardianship items noting May Thompson minors guardian Dorothy Shamp, P A Gavin attorney. Cases include Ferguson administrator of Elizabeth Ogden vs John Ogden, decree of appraisement by Knagi Clark Elliott. Guardian appointment sought for James McClain. final accounts filed in James T Fielding estate. Phoebe G Thomas executrix case against Oliver Thompson requests sale of Mt Pleasant real estate valued 3500 to pay debts. dispute over fee simple ownership and joint title with Isaac Thomas. instrument claimed as deed by Isaac to Phoebe.
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May Thompson
Dorothy Shamp
Guardian
P. A. Gavin
Austin FP
Ferguson
Elizabeth Ogden
John Ogden
Fred Knagi
Howard Clark
J. B. Elliott
Jas. McClain
James McClain
A Gavin
James T. Fielding
Adah V. Fielding
A. C. Lewis
Edward B. Jones
David 8. Brooks
Phoebe CG. Thomas
Oliver Thompson
Mt. Pleasant Township
Oliver Thomas Et al
Testatrix
Isaac Thomas
Phoebe G. Thomas
Phoebe ©. Thomas
Sid
Lightning Hits Sapp Farm Barn, Hay Burned
A barn on John Sapp's farm in fheannoxville, this county, was struck by lightning around eleven o'clock last night and burned to the ground. Eight tons of hay inside the barn were destroyed, with little other loss reported.
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John Sapp
Fheannoxville
Probate Court Jurisdiction Question In Deed Nullity Case
In 1890 Isaac Thomas deemed incapacitated and a deed without consideration is challenged by heirs. Plaintiff demurs to defendants answer arguing Probate Court lacks jurisdiction to set aside such deed. Judge McCleary sustains demurrer, ruling Probate Court has no jurisdiction. Attorneys Finley, Jones, Brooks, Jordan, Lewis, Naylor appear for defendants.
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Isaac Thomas
McCleary
L. Finley
Jones and Brooks
J. W. Jordan
A. C. Lewis
J. O. Naylor
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Joseph Burke and Jessie Rankine of Amsterdam. Constantino Darima and Sarah Robey of Bradley. Henry J. Mildner and Daisy M. Ennis of Steubenville. Angelo Nicola and Margaret Monti of Steubenville. William A. Green and Lala A. Sparksmat of Mingo Junction. Howard Christian and Florence Palmer colored of Smithfield. John W. Willis and Julia Cuppy of Steubenville.
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Joseph Burke
Jessie Rankine
Amsterdam
Constantino Darima
Sarah Robey
Bradley
Henry J. Mildner
Daisy M. Ennis
Steubenville
Angelo Nicola
Margaret Monti
Wm. A. Green
Lala A. Sparksmatt
Mingo Junction
Howard Christian
Florence Palmer
Smithfield
John W. Willis
Julia Cuppy
Grain Market Report from Chicago Exchange
Chicago on August first shows September wheat at 92 cents, corn at 4.14, oats at 4.094, and pork at 16.45 dollars. Market notes indicate prices holding, traders watching demand and supply dynamics.
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Chicago
Woman Worked as Miner in Washington County Mine
Susie Hovle, posing as a man named Joe Hayle, was found injured in a mine accident near Cicil. She had worked for three years with her husband Steve Hoyle, who was arrested for employing female help in a mine. The injuries were not serious, and she was taken to Washington County Hospital.
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Washington County
Joe” Hayle
Susie Hovle
Cicil
Steve Hovle
Washington
Hoyle
Prominent Businessman Mistaken for a Copper by Police
A Pleasant Heights incident saw several regular city officers wrongly order a well known Market Street businessman off the grounds while drumming up horseshoe pool business. The man, recognized by none, protested as Chief Zimmermann arrived and advised him to move on as a crowd formed. The error prompted demands for redress.
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Pleasant Heights
Market Street
Crounds
Busines
Zimmerman
Sensational report on Jesse White’s sudden disappearance
A barber named Jesse White who worked at Fact Bros. emporium left the city Sunday and has since been heard from in Youngstown. His wife says she knows nothing of the rumors and received a long letter from him today. White had recently married a reputable young woman and appeared happy. The piece notes many towboats tied by low water and the river’s rapid rises and falls creating dangerous shoals for inland boats.
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Jesse White
Fact Bros.’ Emporium
Youngstown
White
Five Heats Set for Paces Great Cards on Hilltop Race Day
Pleasant Heights draws 4000 as fans witness fast track racing. Tommy Foster wins the 2:20 pace ahead of Jessie B and Dinner Bell dominates the 2:65 pace while Eldad takes the 2:23 trot in three straight. A large 13 horse field races the 2:23 trot with Dolly Sparks and Dynamo W chasing Eldad.
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Pleasant Heights
Tommy Foster
Bashford
C. P. Blackstone
Columbus
Dinner Bell
Bright Bell
J. Chas. Longbottom
Boothwyn Pa
Eldad
Geranden
J. W. Richardson
Oneida
N. Y
Jessie B
Pasco
Danwood
Pasoc
Hub Smith
Wilson
Dolly Sparks
Dynamo W
Rbashford
Blackstone
B. m
October
King Pin
King Bellaire
Pauline
Alcon
Wood
Calhoun
Electrice Hal
Br. S
Cumaine
Paul Bedworth
B. S
Elder
Dan Morgan
G. G
Emily
Watcher
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Ohio Legislature
Harry Thaw
Ence
Delmas
Bradley Mines
Gov. Vardaman
ST. L
Railway
Probase
Old Jefferson Iron Works Company
The
la Belle Iron Works
Knoxville
Ken
Him Off
Jess
NO One 10
Taree
Wey
Bell
Doom
McGrath
Ananias
Peta
Ee Hub Smith
B. G
Nat Rosé
Walters
Dan Wood
S. G
Nat Hurst
Glamison
Vanda Burns
Hk. m
Magerdes
Dean
Corvette
Dorsey
McMillenia
Geranden Richardson
Eka
Dollie Sparks
R. m
Dr. Sparks Clackson
Dynamite
Dutton
Susie Burns
Bobby Burns
Conley
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