Clash Between Two Leaders Endangers County Local Option
Senator Rose and Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow clashed in the Senate over the County Local Option and the initiative and referendum bills. Bigelow warned of subverting Rose's bill, while Rose vowed to oppose the Atwell resolution. Both sides seek a patch to avoid defeating either measure as tensions rise in Columbus.
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Columbus
Rose
Herberts. Bigelow
Senate
Bigelow
Temperance Committee
Death of Well Known Steubenville Man Samuel Hamilton
Samuel Hamilton a longtime Steubenville resident and engineer and blacksmith by trade died of heart disease in his Elk Restaurant room around 12:30 am. The elderly man, born near Knoxville, had worked at the High Shaft, Jefferson Iron Works and McDevitt's factory and counted many locals among his friends. Surviving are his son William C Hamilton and Mrs Frank McConnell, plus second wife Mrs Mary C Conn and siblings John Hamilton and Mrs George Carlisle. The body was moved to his son's home.
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Samuel Slunter Hamilton
Steubenville
Elk Restaurant
Hamilton
Ohio Valley Clay Works
Jastine
Mr. Iamilton
William C. Hamilton
South Fourth Street
Knoxville
Jamies Hunter
Sarah Oram
William C
Frank McConnell
Mary C. Conn
John Hamilton
George Carlisle
Florida
High Shaft
Jefferson Iron Works
McDevitt’s
United Presbyterian Church
Delegation Seeks George E. Scott for Wooster Board Seat
A large farmers delegation urged Governor Harris to appoint George E. Scott of Mt. Pleasant Jefferson County to the board of control of the agricultural experiment station at Wooster, with support from State Grange Farm Institute and other groups. Another candidate, C. P. Dyer of Washington County, had also been favorably considered by agricultural bodies.
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Harris
George E. Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson County
T. C. Laylin
Huron County
Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
State Grange State
Farmer's Institute
Ohio Wool Grainers’ Association
State Horticultural Society
State Board of Agriculture
Jones
Renick Dunlap
C. P. Dyer
Washington County
Prosecution Delays As Witnesses Fail To Appear In Weber Case
Mrs Lottie Weber facing trial for inducing a 14 year old girl to a house of ill repute in Wheeling will not be tried this term because the prosecuting witness Margaret Olney is missing. Judge Richards laments many witnesses disappearing, while Milovan Dodic and other cases are pushed for action. William Young pleads guilty to shooting at a man after a prior quarrel but remains unsentenced as a bullet from a prior arrest remains lodged in his chest.
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Lottie Weber
Margaret Olney
Wheeling
Alban
James Olney
Olney
Richards
David Gelb
Vaja Ivoservic
P. P. Lewis
Milovan Dodic
Wm. Young
Long Run
Young
Drake
Felzenhauer Shot by Detective After Robbery Attempt
In Chicago on January 16, 18 year old Frank Felzenhauer was shot by Detective Curran after being caught in the act of robbing two men at gunpoint in front of his home. Felzenhauer fired first, and Curran returned fire, killing the highwayman.
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Chicago
Frank Felzenhauer
Curran
Felzenhauer
Servians fire upon and kill a policeman in camp near Gary
In Gary Indiana on January 16 two men were killed and three wounded when Servian laborers in a camp fired on police attempting to serve warrants. One of the fatally hit was a policeman. Others killed and wounded were laborers.
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Gary, Ind
Here
Poll of House Democrats on Bryan Nomination
A Washington Post poll of House Democrats finds 3 opposed Bryan's nomination and predicting defeat if nominated. It shows 98 support with Gov. Johnson of Minnesota leading with 31, Judge Gray with 10, and Judson Harmon of Ohio with four backing Bryan.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Washington Post
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Washington still buzzing over Cortelyou resignation rumors
Political and financial circles remain agitated about the Cortelyou resignation story despite White House and Cortelyou denials. Friends of both the President and Cortelyou insist there has been no quarrel between them.
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Washington
Cortelyou
White House
Victims of Boyertown Horror Reach 173
The Boyertown tragedy tally climbs to 173 dead with sacks of unidentified charred remains. Coroner issues sixty death certificates as funerals proceed. burial deadline extended to Monday for all unidentified victims.
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Boyerstown
Burgess Kohler
Ohio Man Offers Self as Thaw Substitute for 3 Million
An Ohio man writes to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw offering to take Harry Thaw's place in court for 3 million dollars. He sends photos resembling Thaw and proposes entering the Tombs as a visitor to swap fates, arguing he would endure any punishment to secure luxuries for his family.
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New York
Matteawan Asylum
Ohio
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
New York Globe
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Defense in Thaw trial argues madness from birth
Martin W. Littleton, for Thaw, claims insanity from birth as Prof. Abraham Beck testifies Thaw acted irrationally in 1881 and a letter from Thaw's mother asserts mental weakness. Beck says Thaw howl like an animal. Mrs. Wnt. Thaw may testify tomorrow as many minor witnesses are examined. no afternoon session due to late witnesses.
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New York
Martin W. Littleon
Harry K. Thaw
Abraham Beck
Pennsylvania
Thaw
Beck
Wnt. Thaw
Whitney & Kitchen Makes Assignment for Creditors
Bankers New York January 16 Whitney & Kitchen brokers and tankers and NYSE members assigned to Bayard L Peck for the benefit of creditors.
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New York
Whitney & Kitchen
New York Stock Exchange
Bayard L. Peck
Ohio Weather Outlook for Tonight and Friday
Washington reports fair conditions in Ohio tonight and Friday with snow flurries in the northeast. The winter chill deepens as temperatures drop, bringing markedly colder air across the state and prompting vigilance for travel disruptions and icy roads.
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Washington
Ohio
Settlement Nears in Hartje Divorce Case at Pittsburg
Reports from Pittsburg indicate Augustus Hartje has nearly abandoned his attempt to obtain a divorce from Mary Scott Hartje. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to reopen the record, which remains with the Supreme Court Prothonotary awaiting final disposition. A dismissive settlement is anticipated, while related conspiracy suits against Hartje and others are scheduled for February court dates with prosecutions led by Assistant District Attorney McElroy. In Wheeling, the Ceramic Supply Company was formed by potters to develop a new clay and expand Kaolin holdings, with contracts to secure Lone Star Kaolin deposits near San Antonio for eighteen years.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
Mary Scott Hartje
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Allegheny County
Supreme Court
Robert S. Frazier
Hartje
Frazier
Augustus Tlartje
McElroy
Commonwealth
Wheeling
Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company
Fest Liverpool
Dresden Pottery Company
East Liverpool
Thomas Mattock Company
Trenton
N. J
Cook Pottery Company
Pope-Gosser Company
Coshocton, O
Mercer Pottery Company
San Antonio
Zimmer
Haviland
France
Havilands
Grain Market Summary from Chicago Trade Floor
Grain prices in Chicago on January 16 show wheat closing at 1.03 percent, corn at 60.5 percent, oats at 84.1 percent, and pork at 13.47 dollars per hundredweight. Market watchers note steady demand and modest gains across grains amid seasonal trading.
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Chicago
British worry over Japan crisis as war talk fades
London reports alarm over Japan's future with British statesmen calling the financial crisis there the most serious a nation could face. They doubt the Mikado can extract $62 to $63 per year from each subject, fearing bankruptcy if the country sinks further. War talk with the United States is deemed ridiculous.
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London
Fingland
Japan
United States
CraZed Woman Kills Her Children Then Herself in St Louis
In St Louis on January 16, Mrs Camille Jacobs aged 40 and her two children Edwin seven and Samuel one year eight months were found dead in bed. She had given the children Prussic acid and then killed herself with the same drug. Doctors said the eldest’s cancerous growth, caused by a servant's blow, was incurable.
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St. Louis
Camille Jacobs
Edwin
Samuel
Port Washington Drys Triumph in Local Option Vote
Port Washington voters backed dry measures in the local option elections affirming prohibition in the municipality. The result solidifies ongoing restrictions and reflects strong community support for the temperance position.
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Port Washington
Dry’s
French ceramics praised for elasticity and translucence
French limages produce more elastic china with less breakage, superior translucence, finer color, and higher polish. The description highlights refined material quality and craftsmanship compared with others.
Woman Sues Over Liquor Sale Damages
Elizabeth B Williams sues Abraham Greenburg for 5000 dollars claiming liquor sold to her husband Clarence Williams, a habitual drinker, caused intoxication and harm. She cites their eighteen year marriage, three children, and dependence on his earnings of 200 dollars monthly. Also notes his neglect of business and family due to drinking. asks for relief as attorney McKee represents.
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Elizabeth B. Willams
Abraham Greenburg
Clarence Williams
McKee
Nick Mamula
George Jobenic
Michael Inric
Jobenic
James S. Kelly
Eunice Risher
Steubenville
E. J. Erskine
Safe Robbers Blow Newark Safe in Morning Heist
Explosion rocked Newark Ohio when robbers blew open Michael Schoenberg’s safe early this morning. The thieves escaped with about $100 and a collection of old coins. One police officer on duty heard the blast, while half the town noted the disturbance.
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Newark
Ohio
Micheal Schoenberg
Skating Races and Rose Party Delayed at Central Rink
Roses failed to arrive delaying the Central rink rose party to next week. Friday night features a boys mile race and a one mile barrel race with cash prizes amid many entries. Dr Curtis Laughlin attends Pittsburg meeting of the P M league magnates to decide on six clubs and next season operations. Rumors about Davy Loyd managing the Stubs are unconfirmed as city eyes franchise status for another season.
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Central Rink
Curtis Laughlin
Pittsburg
Dick Guy
Davy Loyd
Stubs
TWO UNIONS Could Lose Local Units At Martins Ferry Mills
Unions show little interest at Aetna Standard and Laughlin tin plant in Martins Ferry. If workers do not improve lodge attendance by April 1, Amalgamated Association may not propose a wage scale for 1908 and 1909.
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Aetna Standard Sheet
Laughlin
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Martins Perry
Amalgamated Association
Sterilized Water Tanks Halted at Pittsburg Depot
The Pennsylvania Railroad ordered employees to stop filling drinking water tanks at Pittsburg due to impurities found in the water. An addition to the Union station sterilization plant will add 300 gallons per hour capacity, and figures are sought on the gallons needed to refit the tanks.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Smoky City
Union Station
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Mt, Pleasant
Ohio State Grange
Ohio Wool Growers
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Tive
Liceman
Him
Augustus Company
DE Hartje
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