Campaign fund talks in Oyster Bay revolt govern Hughes
President Roosevelt James Sherman and Frank Hitchcock meet at Oyster Bay to discuss the govern Hughes situation and replenish the campaign fund. It is noted that only about $20,000 has been contributed so far and plans may aim to placate Senator Foraker and move toward renominating Gov Hughes.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Jamess. Sherman
Frank Hitchcock
Hughes
Foraker
Sherman
Sheldon
Defense Of Hains Brothers Prom ise Sensation
New York reports allege defense attorney McIntyre says Mrs Hains will reconcile and may testify to justify Capt Peter C Hains Jr shooting William E Annis. Insanity will be the defense for Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains as inquest into Annis death convenes in Flushing jury returns after 20 minutes.
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New York
John F. McIntyre
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Annis
Hains
McIntyre
Peter C. Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
John T. McIntyre
Flushing
Ambler
Schools to Open on Schedule Time in September
A school board member said September 8 will be the opening date while Grant building third floor rooms may stay closed until fire escapes are installed. The State Inspector favors possible modifications. Columbus Mayor Bond opposes drastic closures without proof buildings are unsafe. Fire Chief to inspect all buildings before September openings.
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Andrew Forsythe
Porter
Grant
Columbus
Bond
George S. Marshall
Charles J. Lauer
Miner Barred by Coal Car Breaks Spine in Amsterdam
Baron Bullock, a 25 year old miner at the Y and O coal mines in Amsterdam, was struck by a coal laden car Tuesday night. He suffered a fractured spinal column, is in precarious condition, and faces grave prospects for recovery as he did not hear the vehicle approach and attempt to move away.
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Baron Bullock
Amsterdam
Bullock
Quiet Reigns As Militiamen Guard City
Springfield Aug 20 Only 800 soldiers remain in Springfield at noon today after 4,000 troops guarding the city since last Saturday's riots departed. Bus service is gradually returning to normal as the city settles.
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Springfield
Ill
Busoe
Valley Ablaze Threatens Fernie Scale Across Region
In Bellingham on August 20 a string of forest fires rages across the Nooksack Valley and into British Columbia. Local residents battle for survival as flames threaten communities from Nanaimo to Rowen Island, with aid requested from Bellingham amid fears of a Fernie-scale disaster.
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Bellingham
Washington
Fernie
British Columbia
Nooksack Valley
Nanaimo
B.C
Rowan Island
Canadian
No Hope Yet as Miners Trapped in Wigan Mine
In Wigan England on August 20 rescuers as they search the Maypole mine entombed fifty men with no hope of survivors. Fire damp smoke and gas threaten rescuers already overcome and in dangerous condition as teams push to reach the trapped workers.
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Wigan
England
Maypole
Bishop McQuaid Celebrates Sixth Anniversary at Seminary Hall Dedication
Rochester August 20 Right Rev Bernard J McQuaid Bishop of Rochester marks his sixth year in office with the dedication of a new hall of theology at St Bernard's seminary. A distinguished gathering of ecclesiastics including several bishops attends the ceremony.
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Rochester
Bernard J. McQuaid
St. Bernard’s Seminary
Bishop Farley in October Cardinal Elevation Expected
Rome reports Pope Pius X has withdrawn opposition to Archbishop Farley of New York becoming a cardinal. The elevation would occur at the October consistory, reflecting agreement with American Catholic Church demands.
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Rome
America
Pope Pius X
Archbishop Farley
New York
Harris Supports Local Option Law in Ohio Rally
Lancaster August 20 temperance gathering drew a large crowd. Wayne Wheeler Columbus Ohio Anti Saloon League spoke on local option and keeping it. Bishop L B Wilson of Chattanooga led remarks. Governor Harris presided and introduced Indiana Governor Hanley who praised temperance. Harris predicted Rose county local option would not close saloons, allowing counties to decide wet or dry. He warned liquor interests seek repeal, but trusted Ohio electors to uphold laws for law and order and good government.
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Lancaster
Sesson Wayne Wheeler
Columbus
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
L. B. Wilson
Chinnanooga
Anti-Saloon League of America
A. L. Harris
J. Frank Hanley
Indiana
Harris
General Assembly
Rose County
Ohio
Seventy-Seventh General Assembly
Seventy-Eight
Two Die as Concrete Wall Falls at Youngstown Plant
A concrete wall collapse at Morgan Spring Company in Youngstown Ohio injured or killed multiple workers. Two bricklayers died and several others were seriously or gravely injured when supports failed on a 100 foot long wall, sending hundreds of tons of stone and concrete into the ditch below.
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Youngstown
Morgan Spring Company
Mike Belevitch
Wm. McMasters
Alex Lamb
S. C. Burch
Robert Sarren
Harry Wilson
Reese Isaacs
Thomas Hewitt
Thomas Lyden
T. F. Driscoll
New Plant For Manufacture Of Steel Tanks At Follansbee
Rumors of a steel tank plant for Follansbee West Virginia gain momentum as negotiations for the Davidson property south of the Jefferson Glass Works continue. Mayor Mahon has directed inquiries to industrial promoter D J Sinclair who confirms interest but says no definite plans or certainty yet exist.
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Follansbee
West Virginia
Jefferson Glass Works
Davidson
Jefferson Glass
Capita
Mahon
D. J. Simclair
Sinclair
County to review rights along Mingo Pike with oil well issue
Commissioners plan to examine county rights on the Mingo pike where oil drilling is reported on land along the Circulation Street right of way. Commissioner Fisher notes all county rights will be studied. disputes over deeds and ownership between Risden, Ipphardt, the Traction Co and McKee heirs complicate matters. An injunction might be sought if drilling on abandoned Traction Co land is attempted.
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County and Traction Co
Mingo Pike
Fisher
Risden
Louis Ipphardt
Pratt Hairs
Traction Co
McKee
McKees
Mystery About to be Cleared Up Detained Women in Shootings
In Londonville Ohio two women Mae Stein wife of Morris Stein and Mary Bayard mother a Porter sister Miss Hester Porter were ordered detained after a second inquest into the Friday shooting that killed Miss Porter and Morris B Stein. Des Moines authorities wired the order signed by Prosecutor Frey and Coroner Ash of Ashland county. Officials believe a woman shot both and the mystery is near solution.
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Londonville
Hester Porter
Morris B. Stein
Des Moines
Iowa
Mae Stein
Mary Bayard
Porter
Frey
Ash
Ashland County
European financial data secured. commission ends London tour
London Aug 20 the joint financial commission led by Senator Aldrich announced it has secured all necessary data on Europe's currency systems and will not continue investigations on the continent. The delegation will return to America directly from London.
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London
Joint Financial Commission
Aldrich
Europe
America
Mine accident injures foreign worker severely at North Wheeling
Joe Denice, a foreigner, was badly hurt in a mine accident yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken arm and leg and internal injuries. The cause of the accident could not be determined. He was taken to North Wheeling hospital for treatment.
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Joe Denice
Kaytn
North Wheeling
Wells Boost Output In Follawsbee and Mingo Drilling
LaBelle Iron Works reports No. 19 on its property flowing at twelve barrels per hour after Ey tapped. Ohio Valley Realty completes No. 34 with potential for an eighty barrel producer. Follawsbee pool daily production listed at 2060 barrels while Mingo shows thirty two rigs active. Gauges from five wells vary from 75 to 300 barrels with multiple operators in the area.
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Follawsbee
LaBelle Iron Works Company
No. 15
Ohio Valley Realty Company
Mingo
Donaldson, Lecomte & Co
Miller Heirs
Donaldson, Lecomte & Co.'s No. 1, N: Brisden Farm
McLister & Co
Mary Lavelle
Tague & Co
Brietelle, Bros
Robey Mines visit by Ohio mine commission in Robey mines
The Ohio mine commission visits the Robey mines for inspection with Chief Inspector George Harrison and deputies Ebenezer Jones Lot Jenkins Will Turner and Thomas Morrison. The four eastern Ohio mines will be inspected this week followed by a Columbus meeting to hear miners and operators and decide on recommended legislation.
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Ohio Mine Commission
Robey Mines
George Harrison
Columbus
Ebenezer Jones
Jefferson County
Lot Jenkins
Belmont County
Will Turner
Cambridge
Thomas Morrison
Amsterdam
Ohio
Life Lease Extended in Milovan Dodig Case
Circuit Court delays new trial for Milovan Dodig, condemned murderer of Officer J L McDonald of Steubenville. Court will not act until December term. Dodig remains in the annex awaiting appeal outcome after May 1 1908 penitentiary transfer and August 12 electrocution sentence. If Circuit Court rules against him, execution likely in April.
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Warden Gould
Ohio Penitentiary
Milovan Dodig
J. L. McDonald
Steubenville
Dodig
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
Twenty Philadelphia women to model directoire gowns at state fair
Columbus reports the state board of agriculture has invited twenty young women from Philadelphia to stroll the state fair grounds during the fair in directoire gowns. Miss Anna Delaney directs the group and says they will wear the genuine article slit up to the knee.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Anna Delaney
Fast Train Wreck In Iron Mountain Ditch Near Oklahoma
Thirteen people were injured when a fast train on the Iron Mountain road derail near the Oklahoma line at Ft. Smith Arkansas. No deaths reported. Two sleepers day coach smoker and baggage car piled up.
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Ft. Smith
Ark
Iron Mountain Road
Oklahoma Line
Washington Aug 20 Ohio Fair Tonight and Friday Warmer
The weather column reports a fair night in Washington with warmer conditions expected on Friday following an August 20 update for Ohio. No significant precipitation is noted.
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Washington
Ohio
Highland Park Camp Meeting Indorses Governor Harris
At Canton Highland Park Camp meeting association backed Governor Harris during temperance day services. Resolutions condemned the Personal Liberty League and the German American alliance, reflecting the session’s political stance.
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Indorses Harris
Canton
Highland Park Camp Meeting Association
But Will Soon Return to Steubenville
Harry C. Platt, a Steubenville wholesale grocer, has been ill with appendicitis since August 8 in West Virginia. A letter indicates he is recovering and plans to return with his family to Steubenville, likely by next Monday, with his wife and two children joining him there.
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Harry C. Platt
Steubenville
Herald-Star
Platt
West Virginia
Boyd
People’s Bank
Coshocton
Land of the Living
Steuberville
Board Awards 38 Fire Extinguisher Contracts for Schools
The building committee of the school board met and awarded contracts for thirty eight fire extinguishers for the various school buildings. They proposed opening changes at Wells high and Washington buildings and annex. A fire escape will be erected to the third floor of the Grant building at once. They contacted twenty five firms but only four replied, indicating many were busy with orders.
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Kithearts
Wells High School
Washington
Grant
Fom
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