Supt Van Cleve Resigns to Take Effect in September
Concord New Hampshire August 22 The resignation of Superintendent Van Cleve will take effect on September 15 and the change will be followed by the reopening of the Eddy case within about a month in a form less hindered by Christian Scientist opposition. The move is part of continuing legal action since last March to examine Mrs Eddy's condition and the secrets of her mind. The outcome remains uncertain as observers debate whether this marks an end or a new phase in the long dispute involving roughly 700,000 adherents.
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Fatal wreck kills man as Pan Handle train rear-ends freight
In Richmond Indiana on August 22 a Pan Handle wreck train struck the rear of a freight train. The crash caused the wreckage to catch fire burning the freight caboose where the victims rode. One man died and eight were injured in the collision.
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Brutal Mysterious Murder Hints From Hudson Fragments
Police suspect a brutal murder after two torso portions of a young woman were found in the Hudson river. The pieces were wrapped in a handkerchief and towel with laundry marks, aiding trace of the linen as investigators seek a motive and suspect.
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New York
Hudson River
Taft Reiterates Ties to Roosevelt on Philippine Return
Secretary Taft says he will not resign from the cabinet after returning from the Philippines and declares no desire to divorce himself from Roosevelt or Rooseveltism. A conference with Secretary Garfield occurred in Lexington, and Taft refused to comment on Foraker's attacks. A public reception was held at the Phoenix Hotel. Taft leaves for the West tomorrow.
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Elks Exalted Ruler Race Under Way At Buckeye Meet
At Sandusky Aug 22 delegates to the Buckeye Band Association and Elks gathering heard 30 ballots cast in a state convention. Bland of Bellevue and W H Rinehart are contesting the exalted ruler position as seven hundred Elks attend the meeting structure and festivities.
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Bloody clash at Hostar overthrown by peasants
In Rudfest Hungary on August 22 natives attacked soldiers in Hostar. Soldiers looted homes and wrecked property. At night ten peasants struck the soldiers camp with scythes and pitchforks. In the ensuing combat 27 were slain and 50 seriously wounded.
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Panpeleef Reports Russian Troops From Manchuria Lose Control
General Panpeleef, commander along the Manchurian border, reports to the Czar that Russian soldiers are beyond control and would side with rebels in a revolution. The dispatch from St. Petersburg is dated August 22.
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Mrs Stokes Drives Wealthy Women for Telegraph Strikes
Rose Pastor Stokes pursues backing from Mrs. Russell Sage, Mrs. Clarence Mackey, Helen Gould and other wealthy women to aid girl and women telegraph strikers. Western Union Supt Brooks refused to see President Small, saying no in a thousand years.
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New York
Rose Pastor Stokes
Russell Sage
Clarence Mackey
Helen Gould
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Supt. Brooks
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Small
One Killed In Street Car Collision At Morgan Switch
In Alliance on Aug 22 a street car crashed into an engine at the Morgan switch on the W. and L. E. line. Howard Oswell died from injuries. Others hurt include Frank Kutler Mrs Anna Lewis Bessie Rosenberg Mrs Thomas Hevely a passenger and Frank Ulmer conductor.
Gasoline Explosion Kills Family in Warsaw Indiana
A gasoline stove blast in Warsaw Indiana kills Charles Webster his wife and their two year old child. In related news a mountaineer breakout ends with 18 dead and 35 wounded as 400 climbers barricade troops, surrender, and later escape across the Chinese border.
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Warsaw
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Charles Webster
Letter attacks lead teacher Walker seeks salary raise
In a 1907 Steubenville letter, G. W. Walker requests higher pay, defends his workload and teaching of Latin and Greek, and proposes appointing a Latin graduate as assistant. He accuses Superintendent VanCleve and Board members of unfair criticism and asserts loyalty, urging the board to raise his salary. He notes his longer service than colleagues Maurer or VanCleve and cites Shakespeare as a point of contention.
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Tragic Affair Near Dungeon Hollow Reported
Report from Island Creek township states George Reigle was found injured in Everett Fultz’s Stable on Phil lips Ridge near Dungeon Hollow. Reigle says he was shot and robbed, claims two men dragged him to a hayloft, while another account suggests a fight with John Brown left him badly hurt. Deputy Sheriff Murray investigated.
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Phillips’ Ridge
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Island Creek
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Anonymous Letter Led To Walker Shooting Death
In Wheeling an anonymous letter to Nellie Walker sparked a tragedy. Nellie shot William Walker and then killed herself. The coroner ruled Mrs Walker died by bullets fired from her own hand. William, recovering, to be discharged soon. The couple’s remains will be sent to Salt Lake City for funeral and interment.
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Salt Lake
Wreck Involving Dennison Engine Delays Local Train
A Dennison wreck train en route to Bowerston collided with the package local at Station 15 at 5 30 am. The engine was smashed but no injuries reported. Four cars damaged with merchandise scattered on tracks. No 28 held 40 minutes. Wreck crew cleared scene and another engine was sent from Dennison.
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Grocers Picnic to Rock Springs Draws Large Crowd
The Grocers' Picnic excursion to Rock Springs began with 2,500 people aboard four trains carrying 80 coaches at early morning departures. Organizers used papers, streamers and music to promote the event, with more crowds expected this afternoon and evening, potentially reaching 4,000 or more.
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Weather Forecast for Ohio and Washington
The weather report notes fair conditions tonight across Ohio with warmer temperatures in the western portion. Friday is forecast to be fair and warmer across the region.
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Washington
Ohio
Public School Matter Up In The Air Again
Superintendent Van Cleve arrived from Mansfeld this morning to resign as here and accept the superintendency of the Blind Asylum in Columbus. He will finalize local affairs and move soon, leaving his family with friends until then. Friends regret his departure from church and social circles.
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School board stalemate over September election of teachers
The county commissioners cannot elect teachers until September 6 or opening day. Supt. Van Cleve and Prosecuting Attorney Alban say the outcome remains uncertain. Prof. Maurer may resign to pursue Marietta Schools, while Walker’s election held hope but unresolved.
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Millen the Violinist Safe in Switzerland After Alpine Trip
Francis Rae MacMillan, famed violinist, is confirmed safe in Berne, Switzerland, via telegram from New York. No accident occurred during his ascent of Mr. Blanc in the Alps. His mother, visiting Columbus, dismissed the earlier reports.
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Columbus
Setttling Up on a Sad Wedding Day For Perry Ramsey
Mr and Mrs Ramsey and daughters with their sons in law arrive from Parker's Landing to settle Perry Ramsey’s affairs after he was killed a week ago at Carnegie Steel Co Mingo. This was to be his wedding day and his bride remains unable to travel. The home on Sixth Avenue was nearly prepared and his wedding suit became his winding sheet.
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Steubenville
Damage suit filed over fatal accident at paper mill siding
R. B. Cohen administrator of Jacob Emshin sues C. and PRRK for 10000 dollars alleging negligence after Emshin was wheeled from a car to a warehouse siding on May 9, 2007. An engine bumped the car, he was thrown from a plank and killed. Suit claims failure to give warning.
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Jacob Emshin
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Wening
Post Cards Held For Postage Violation At Local Office
James Brady of the post office explains many private post cards are held for postage due due to unfamiliar regulations. Folded city views are nonmailable for one cent unless the sender uses only name date and address. Tinsel or glass attached cards require envelopes and two cent postage if written upon.
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James Brady
Postoffice
Mills Brothers & Company Fails on Stock Exchange
The firm Mills Brothers & Company failed, announced on the Stock Exchange today. The collapse is linked to an account carried for Richard A. Canfield of Saratoga, a prominent Saratoga financier.
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