Homes Struck by Lightning in Belle View
Ray Dye narrowly escaped injury when lightning struck his home at 1218 Oresen Avenue Belle View. The bolt ripped holes in roof and wall, tore plaster and wallpaper, and damaged electrical fixtures, with damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. Chester Thompson’s residence on Pennsylvania Avenue also caught fire but sustained minor damage.
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Ray Dye
Wreath
Oresen Avenue
Belle View
Dye
Chester Thompson
Pennsylvania Avenue
la Elle View
Former Indiana Governor Hanly Killed in Ohio Crash
Former Indiana Governor Frank Hanly was killed near Dennison Ohio when his automobile was struck by a freight train. Three other Ohioans, Lowell Lee 17 and Lucille T both of New London, and Mrs Baker were injured. Baker later died. Hanly, a noted prohibition advocate, was en route to a speaking engagement in Indianapolis.
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Frank Hanly
Indiana
Ohio
Gova
Apoliatis
Penn- Bix
Joseph Embry
Zanesean Lowell Lee
Lucille T
London
Hanly
Baker
Denn
Kilgore
Pennsylvania Tracks
Trong
Twin City
Bak
Ers
Kiana
United States Wing
Yennison
Yerank Hanty
Iana
Indianapolis
Arry Miller
Famho
vie“Jims
Dennison
Steubenville
Carroll
Carroll County
Jonle
Man Found Dead With Four Back Bullet Wounds
Nick George, 42, of Hubbard, was found dead on the New York Central railroad tracks near Hubbard with four bullet wounds in his back. Coroner J. C. Henshaw investigated but found no clue. James Powell, 22, of Orangeville, shot himself this morning, reportedly despondent over ill health.
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Associated Press
4Wire
Warren
Nick George
Hubbard
New York Central Railroad
J. C. Henshaw
Trumbull County
James Powell
Orangeville
Blow On Jaw Saves Man From Death
Tremont Nebraska August 3 Arthur Thomas an employee at the city electric light plant was saved from death today by a blow on the jaw. He grabbed a charged plug in a short circuit and could not free himself. Clyde Newton a fellow worker struck Thomas jaw with his fist knocking him away. Thomas says he is satisfied with his rescue.
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Associated. Press
Tremont
Neb
Arthur Thomas
City
Grand jury to probe coal famine in Chicago
Chicago August grand jury considers a thorough investigation into a coal famine with aims to indict any person firm or corporation found in criminal conspiracy to profiteer coal. Judge Crowe directs inquiry into whether shortages were orchestrated to manipulate prices as winter nears. An estimated 4 000 workers idle in South Chicago steel as conditions threaten hardship and deaths. In Belleville Illinois mining districts about 25 percent of miners have returned to work and operators say 30 900 tons of coal could be mined daily with some miners still out delaying full adjustment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robt
Crowe
Justice of the Criminal Court
Belleville
Southern Illinois
Census Figures Show Widely Varying City Increases
Community population changes are reported with multiple cities listing percent gains and raw increases. Notable figures include Mt. Vernon New York up 807 residents 88.2 percent and Wyandotte County Kansas City up 22 150 residents 22.1 percent. Other locales show smaller gains and varying totals.
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Associated Press
Wire
Washington
Courthouse
Dover
Ohio
Cleveland ‘Heights
Michigan City
Ind
Ltd
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Wyandotte County
Kane
Kansas City
Ashtsbula
Card Game Fatal Shooting Rocks Weirton Camp
Weirton police hunted Boskish a Serbian 42 after a Sunday card game at Camp No 5 near Weirton left four Serbians wounded and two dead One victim Omnide Ornacula died at Ohio Valley Hospital another George Suller gravely wounded Pete Stuckouge survived with minor wounds A second suspect Pete Otake a Serbian was arrested at Weirton Steel Offices with a .38 revolver and live shells.
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Mike Boskish
Panhandle
Weirton
ominiDe Ornacula
Ohio Valley’hospital
George Sullér
Pete Stuckouge
Boskish
Weirton * Steel. Company
Brooks
Pete Otake
Oinke
Harding May Tour Beyond Front Porch As Campaign Grows
Marion Ohio August 3 The Associated Press reports Republican leaders expect some campaign speeches outside Ohio before the election. Senator Harry M. New Indiana chairman says venues or dates are not set and any planning is unauthorized. Harry Daugherty notes a East and West tour may be discussed in New York with National Committee members. T. P. OConner of the Tongshoremen's Union planned to confer with Harding.
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Associated Press
Marion
Harding
Ohio
Harry’ S. New
Indiana
National Campaign Committee
Senator New
Harry M. Daugherty
New York
National Committee
National Committee. Mr. Daugherty
East
West
New Said
United States
Cox
T. P. O'Conner
Tongshoremen’s Union
Local residents plan summer travels and gatherings
A flurry of visitors and travelers fills Steubenville as Prof A J Pattery visits Mrs Patterys mother Mrs E ama Morris at Woodsfield. Many residents depart for Lancaster Ohio Lake Chautauqua New York and Atlantic City while others host friends at Inland House Mackinac and various country retreats.
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A. J. Pattery
Bess Fischthorn
the Hub
Lancaster Ohio
John R. Malone
North Sixth Street
Fredrieckstown
James Decker
Mary Stoehr
Woodsfield
J. W. ‘Hausemann
Zion’s
Luthern Church
Wabash Indiania
Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church
Regula
la Belle View
Charles S. Thatcher
Lake Chautaqua N. Y
Bemus Point
James Burke
A .J. Moser
Sulzbacher Dept
New York
Metropolis
Thomas
R. Barclay
Harle Brooks
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
A. D. Work
Sisteravilles
W.va
Works
Wheeling
Laura Parks
Robert Beatty
Columbus
Carrie Quidland
Harley McCoy
Washington‘ City
Staunton Va
Mre Catlett
Millboro
Glue Ridge Mountains
Robert Andrew Sherrard
Westminister
Johnstown Pa
J. M. Kelly
Clinton Street
J. W. Hawley
M. P. Church
W. P. Polen
John Reynolds
Auttte
Carolyné
Steubenvile
Charles Jordan
Lillian Boyd
Cedar Ave
Lillian
Mae oByd
Ostess
Imany
Edward ,Trie
Shawnee
Stesbenville
Rail rate hikes set to take effect August 20
Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes rail experts work on blanket rate schedules to implement higher passenger fares by August 20 and freight rates by August 26 while Interstate Commerce Commission oversight ensures income guarantees before next month. Local railroads adjust charges using current fares plus permitted territorial percentages, including Pullman travel, excess baggage, and milk shipments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce. Commission
One Day Embargo on Freight By Big Four Railroad
Cleveland officials announce a one day embargo on outgoing freight on the Big Four line to speed unloading. Officials blame labor shortages and general railroad conditions for the halt and say the embargo was necessary to relieve congestion.
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Cleveland
Wheat Makes Steep Advance In Price
Wheat jumped sharply on European war talk with speculators driving a quick rise in futures. Within about an hour March delivery reached 2.30 a bushel, up from 2.15 at yesterday’s close.
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Chicago
Weirton Murderer Still On Sight After Shootings
George Skuller 40 was shot through the lung in Weirton Sunday evening and has rallied at Ohio Valley hospital after forty eight hours of intensive suffering. Dominic Maacula died from a thigh wound and kidney penetration while Peter Stockpage shows signs of recovery. Mike Bokish, the Serbian assailant, escaped at dusk and is being sought by police across three states. A Serbian contact claimed Bokish could board a Pan Handle train to Pittsburgh.
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Hagel Weber
Grace McCarty
Igft
Detroit
Lake Region
Trud
Neanine East Street
Columbus
Buck‘eye’ Lake
Emimgz ‘Hout
Scheetz
Washington Street
Glasstetter
X. J
Snyder
Robert Moore
Claire
James Beck
Uhrichsville
John McClare
Anna Purviance
Pittsburg
Purviancegisterz
Eytser
Hank Snider
Herald Star
W. B. Liewellen
Dorothy
Wm. Hohman
Irene
Leveland
William Wicher
George M. Hammdrid
Staithfield
City
James
Martha
Harriett Smurthwait
Charles H. Steele
Hester
Pittsburgh
Swickley
Western Union
Atlantic City
Ralph’ Miller
Clar‘ance ‘Buchanan
Magic City By the Sea
John Ashba
Mary Louise
Junior
Connersville
Ind
Jaaid Mys
Charles
L. Mueller
Margaret Estella
George Skuller
Funeral for Canary With Brass Band in Newark
In Newark New Jersey on August 3 a peculiar funeral was held for a canary named Romando Romano aged about sixty five years. Friends raised funds to cover the funeral including a hearse five mourners coaches and a fifteen piece brass band. The bird reportedly sang softly as it was laid to rest in a small plush casket and a monument may be erected later.
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Newark
N. J
Jimmie
Emidig
Ruse
Romano
Candidates for Clerk of Courts and County Commissioner
The Herald Star editor announces John S H Patton and Frank C Lloyd as Republican primary candidates for Clerk of Courts. The notice also names Ed Cadagan as a candidate for County Commissioner, all subject to the August 10 Republican primaries.
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Herald-Star
John S H. Patton
Frank C. Lloyd
Herald Star
Cadegan
Jiy-D
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