Eleven Dead in Dresden Train Collision Revelations
A Cincinnati & Muskingum passenger train rear ended a Cleveland, Akron & Columbus train near Dresden Ohio. Eleven people died including Mrs B A Emerson and two children and Jacob Burgy. Four others seriously injured and one fatally hurt engineer Henry Bryant of the CA&C noted as most seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Zanesville
Cincinnati & Muskingum
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Dresden
B. A. Emerson
Jacob Burgy
Jemerson
Henry J. Haskell
Henry Balbian
Max Hiarris
Lodi
O. L
H. Blaney
Brake
Henry Parties
Albian
Mich
Wilbur Ludwig
Nellie Taylor
Zanesbadt
Henry J. Bryant
Lancaster
Bartles
Tak ing the Money: State Senator Cetone Bribery Case
Columbus December report on State Senator George K Cetone of Dayton as the bribery trial heads to the jury. The state argues Cetone accepted $200 from detective Smiley in a hotel decoy room to influence the Cetone-Whitmore mutual insurance bill. Defense contends Cetone's conduct did not amount to bribery.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
George K. Cetone
Dayton
Hogan
Belcher
Mattern
Turner
Frank H. Smiley
Cetone-Whitmore Mutual
Senator Cetone
Senator Huffman
Cetone
Smil
Murder Trial in Lisbon Ends with Guilty Plea
In Lisbon Ohio on December 4 defendants John Coburn and Cecelia Burrows pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the murder of Burrows husband. After jury selection, prosecutors and defense disagreed over freeing Mrs Burrows, leading to a negotiated plea to manslaughter and pending sentencing to determine punishment.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Lisbon
John Coburn Tittle
Cecelia Burrows
Coburn
Mrs. Burrows
Burrows
Titanic survivor Col Archibald Gracie dies in New York
Col Archibald Gracie of Washington one of the last Titanic passengers to leave the ship died in a private hospital in New York. He went down with the vessel and later helped others after surfacing. His family is prominent in New York, Washington and Mobile.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Col
Archibald Gracie
Washington
Gracie
Mobile
Mrs Robert Goelet Dies in Paris At 60
Society note reports the death in Paris of Mrs Robert Goelet a New York socialite born in 1859. She fell ill in August at Southampton and traveled to France for treatment as doctors diagnosed cancer. Her condition had seemed improving before a sudden decline led to her death.
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New York
Paris
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Robert Goelet
Governors Enjoy Old Fashioned Virginia Oyster Roast
Richmond governors gather for an annual conference oyster roast at Cape Henry before heading to Norfolk for the National Guard Association convention. Governor Mann and staff join state guests, returning to Richmond tonight.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Richmond
Virginia
Cape Henry
Mann
Norfolk
National Guard Association
Armistice Terms Revised for London Negotiations
Sofia reports a revised armistice draft signed at 8 p m detailing armies to stay in current positions. Turkish fortresses to remain reprovisioned, Bulgarian field army to move via the Black Sea and Adrianople ten days after signing. Greek plenipotentiaries reserved judgment for 24 hours but would join London peace talks.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Sofia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
London
Domnenn
Jack Sea
Adrianople
Greece
Pension bill for Spanish American war widows passed
Washington reports the Cisago Bill passed by the House without debate to pension nearly 5,000 widows and minor children of veterans from the Spanish American war and Philippine insurrection. Widows of officers or enlisted men who served 00 days between April 18, 1898 and July 4, 1902 would receive 12 dollars per month, with 2 dollars for each minor child. upon widow’s death, the 12 dollars would go to a child.
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Washington
House
No Prices Market Editors Refuse Quotations
Chicago December reveals no prices for butter or eggs as Asaighutt Secretary Hale of the Chicago butter and egg board declines to discuss the move. The action is tied to government lawsuits alleging price fixing and restraint of trade under the Sherman act.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
Asaighutt
Hale
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Ohio rabbit hunting season claims nine lives
The Ohio rabbit hunting season running from November 13 to December 4 has claimed nine lives and wounded 33 others. Many incidents left victims with lost eyes, arms, hands or legs.
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Associated Presa
Herald-Star
Cleveland
Ohio
River Appropriations Hinged on Mississippi Flood Prevention
Congress debates river funding tied to flood control in the Mississippi Valley. A leading official declares appropriations contingent on successful flood prevention measures.
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Mississippi Valley
National Harbors and Rivers Congress Opens in Washington
Senator elect Joseph Ransdell presides over the ninth annual convention with over 1,000 delegates. President Taft urges flood prevention as a priority for river and harbor work, endorsing Mississippi valley projects and army engineer control, while other speakers include Peret and Anderson. A separate report notes a highwayman robbing Mrs. Rockey near Independence, Pa, 640 dollars seized after a daytime assault. pursuit continues with a description of the suspect.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Jos. Ransdell
Louisiana
National Harbors and Rivers Congress
Taft
Frederick A. Peret
Col. W.P. Anderson
Department of Marine and Fisheries
A. Barton Miller
Charleston
D. C
Ooman
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Fitzgerald
Boston
Townsend
Michigan
W. Hodson
Portland
Oregon
H. Mel. Harding
Newark
Cairo
New Orleans
Army
Mississippi Valley
Four Adams Express Co employees arrested for theft in Alliance
Four Adams Express Co employes at Alliance Ohio were arrested Tuesday for stealing company merchandise. On pleading guilty they were fined 30 and 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Adams Express Co
Allance
Friend
Anthony Bruner
W. S. McCabe
Frank Held
New Witnesses Appear in Grand Jury Election Probe
Courtroom bustle grows as additional witnesses arrive for the grand jury election investigation. Proceedings slow amid rumors on evidence. officials deny specifics while considering petitions denying election certificates or mandamus. New matter prompts immediate witness issuance.
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Court House
McGhie
Paisley
Hogan
Herald-Star
Worstall
Herald+Star
Bishop confirms St. Paul’s parish ten year rector anniversary
The visit by Bishop Leonard marks the tenth anniversary of Rev. W. M. Sidener’s ordination. Twenty six parishioners were confirmed at the evening service after two morning communions. Bishop Leonard urged faithfulness in all baptized, and praised the rector’s decade of ministry as the parish enjoyed a reception with flowers and refreshments.
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St. Paul's Parish
W. M. Sidener
W. A. Leonard
Ohio
Trinity Church
Fostoria
L. W
Stryker
St. Matthew's Church
Wheeling
Leonard
Girls Friendly Society
Manhunt for Joe Yerman Ends With Colliers Arrest
Westmoreland county detective O M Fleming and Officer Ad Barnes tracked Joe Yerman from Steubenville to Colliers West Virginia and arrested him for the October 14 murder of Louis Luka at Carbon Mines Pennsylvania. Yerman consented to return to Pennsylvania without requisition papers and was taken to the county for trial.
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O. M. Fleming
Westmoreland County
Ad Barnes
Follamshee
Steubenville
Colliers
W. Va
Joe Yerman
Louis Luka
Carbon Mines
Brooke County
Westmoreland
Yerman
Lewis-Finley
Pennsylvania
Divorce Suit Filed Against East Liverpool Inventor
Mes Louise W Polk wife of William Polk renowned pottery machinery inventor and Thompson hotel owner in East Liverpool has filed for divorce. Accusations include drunkenness and cruelty with other supposed incidents. depositions from Agnes Brown a St Marys Ohio waitress describe the hotel scene and Polk’s abrupt departure from the Thompson House after breakfast with no return expected.
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East Liverpool
Louise. W. Polk
William Polk
Thompson Hotel
Agnes Brown
St. Mary's
Thompson
Polk
Miss Brown
Wellsville
Thompson House
Clerk to the Commissioners Abolished and Floyd Named Deputy Auditor
The office of Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners was abolished on Tuesday. Sherman M. Floyd, previously the commissioners’ clerk, was appointed Deputy Auditor by County Auditor I. L. Means. Floyd’s efficiency in county matters is well known and his appointment will be highly satisfactory to all concerned.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sherman M. Floyd
I. L. Means
Elliott sues railroad over dumping in Yellow Creek
Howard O. Elliott initiates injunction action against the C. and P. R. R. to stop earth dumping into the north fork of Yellow Creek and protect his property, seeking 2000 dollars in damages. Paisley and A C Lewis attorneys lead for Elliott. Julia Carsko versus Maggie Koles minor et al involves a partition order.
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Howard O. Elliott
Yellow Creek
Elliott
Paisley
A. C. Lewis
Julia Carsko
Maggie Koles
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Bermuda
Mr. Wilson
Eleanor
Jessie Wilson
Wilson Cottage
Permudian
Gomes
John Coburn
Mary
Col. Gracie
Presi
Highwayman
West Virginia
Mary Rockey
Pine Flats
Independence
C. D. Kyle
ST Paul’s Episcopal Church
Express Co
Man
Colliers, W. Va
Carbon
Penna
Floyd
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