Deputies Sworn To Seek Rockefeller At Forest Hill
United States Marshal Chandler, under orders from Washington, swore in twenty five deputies to search Forest Hill and surrounding sites in Cleveland for John D Rockefeller. Deputies guard the minister Rev Eaton’s home, Supt Jones’s residence, and Rockefeller’s Euclid avenue home as Mrs Rockefeller worries and remains ill. Dispatches report fruitless efforts and insistence on submission to service, with Uncle Sam staying on the trail.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
United States
Chandler
Washington
Chicago
Rev
Eaton
Beal election petition filed to set aside dry vote
Ambrose E Webber, brewer's agent in Lisbon probate court, filed a petition alleging the Beal law election in East Liverpool on June 22 is invalid. He cites lack of a 30 day petition, a date change after filing, and council action without proper warrant after a May 11 petition. The council initially ordered June 8, then rescheduled to June 22 after notice issues with the county board of election supervisors.
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East Liverpool
Ambrose E. Webber
Lisbon
County Board of Election Supervisors
Multiple Deaths Feared After Washington Street Car Collision
Between twenty five and thirty passengers on a Falls Church bound street car were injured in a head on collision with a freight car loaded with steel rails near Washington. Two or three deaths are expected among a dozen badly injured. Suburban riders are in Georgetown University Hospital.
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Washington
Falls Church
Georgetown University Hospital
One More Young Woman Killed in Auto Crash
In Waltham Massachusetts on July 3 Miss Margaret Swanton was killed and three others injured when an automobile driven by William Walls an auto dealer ran off an embankment while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
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Waltham, Mass
Margaret Swanton
Wim. Walls
President Roosevelt Avoids Fairbanks Cocktail Fight
President Roosevelt refuses to discuss the Fairbanks cocktail charge. While a guest at the Vice President's residence he will neither confirm nor deny drinking a cocktail or wine as lunch progressed, stating it would be bad taste to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Horrors Reported in Chinese Prisoner Tortures
Horrible torments described as eighty rebels captured by Imperial troops endured boiling water poured on their unclothed bodies in an effort to force confessions, with resistance remaining steadfast despite the mistreatment.
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Hong Kong
Man charged in thwarted train wrecking at crossing
Lester Sugar aged 19, of Mt. Travis Mich, was captured by a watchman while attempting to throw a switch at the Fifth avenue crossing to derail passenger train No. 36 last night. He is held on attempted train wrecking charges.
Fifty-Second Will Hold Reunion in August 26th
Rev N B Stewart of Scio secretary of the 52nd Olio organization was in the city today consulting with members about the regimental reunion set for Thursday August 26 at Stanton Park coinciding with the Jefferson County Soldiers Reunion after a committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Stewart
Scio
52Nd Olio
Jefferson County
Stanton Park
Thaws lawyers seek delay in second trial motion denied
In New York on July 3, Thaw's lawyers lost their bid to force Jerome to show cause why a second trial could not be called in October. They argued postponement would prejudice other prisoners.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Police Chief Arrested in Marietta Extortion Case
Police Chief Due of Marietta Ohio faces arrest on extortion charges. He is alleged to have run hold up games targeting Greek residents, with investigations focusing on alleged blackmail schemes and police complicity.
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Marietta, O
Due
Miner Killed At Bradley Mine In Electric Accident
Coroner Campbell reports Joe Pezel was electrocuted at Bradley mines on Wednesday morning after contacting a live wire in the entry. The telegraph notified authorities of the incident.
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Joe Pezel
Bradley Mine
Campbell
Bradley Mines
Weather forecast and grain market report
The weather from Washington for Ohio is fair and warmer tonight and Thursday. In Chicago the grain market lists August wheat at 06 percent, corn at 4, oats at 42, and pork at 16.05.
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Washington
Ohio
Chicago
City Auditor Defends Voucher Practices in Steubenville Meeting
City Auditor King responds to Solicitor McGowan regarding voucher handling. He cites legal authority under Municipal Code Section 133 and says the Bureau of Inspection has received state commendations. He asserts departments oversee their own claims, notes his office pays only postage and books without board approval, and that his books are open for inspection to prevent costly deferred assessments and taxpayer burdens.
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King
McGowan
Steubenville
Bureau of Inspection and Supervisors of Public Accounting
State Accounting Bureau
Board of Public Service
Red Men Parade Sets Glorious Fourth Celebration Tomorrow
The Improved Order of Red Men No. 64 plans a day of events starting at 7 am with committee assembly at Market Street Wigwams. Activities include receptions for multiple tribes, a grand street parade at noon, a ball at Stanton Park, concerts by Patton's band, dancing, and a Boston Tea Party reenactment concluding with fireworks.
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Running Elk ‘Tribe
Wigwams
Market Street
Patton
Ubrichsville
New Philadelphia
East Liverpool
Wigwam
Uhrichsville
Dows
Adams
Stace ktTo
Stanton Park
Running Elk
Barton Tribes of
M. Gorham
Ohio
Pattton
Boston
Order of
Red Men
Dua City
Brokers Fail In Pittsburgclosure of Weaver firm
Pittsburg reports the brokerage firm of R M Weaver and Co closed its doors this morning amid alleged financial difficulties. Authorities say losses to patrons are not expected to be large, with no detailed statement issued yet.
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Pittsburg
Frm
R M. Weaver & Co
Hearing on boulevard use for double tracking near Steubenville
County Commissioners held an amicable hearing on the boulevard between Island Creek and Castner's crossing for the Traction Co. to lay a double track north of Steubenville. Protests from J D Grafton and Castners were noted. a compromise to widen portions and place a partial wall was agreed, allowing the project to proceed with track placement between city limits and Castner's crossing.
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Steubenville
J. D.grafton
Island Creek Township
Traction Co
Eli
Rod Castner
Fly
Ely
Island Creek
Costonia
Landslide Delays Welch Excursion Near New Cumberland
A Pan Handle line landslide after recent rains delayed the Welch excursion of over 3 500 aboard 45 coaches near New Cumberland, nine miles from Martin's Ferry and Bellaire, until 3 AM. The crowd, many with children, slept on the tied up coaches as the train moved to Mingo Junction to reconnect with C P tracks. Separately Mrs Mathew Robinson of New Salisbury died after being struck by a train Monday near Irondale and the funeral Wednesday drew heavy attendance. She left a husband two children and a wide family. She was 50 and a member of Chestnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Welch
New Cumberland
Pan Handle
Martin’s Ferry
Bellaire
Mingo Junction
Martin's Kerry
Matthew Robinson
New Salisbury
Richard Gilson
Robinson
Irondale
James
Vernie Cross
Jane
James Gilson
Brush Creek Township
John F. Gilson
Irendale
Steubenville
Mary J. Higgins
Rachel Gilson
Chestnut Grove
Pledges Toward Building Fund Reach Toward 70000
The Auditing Committee reports 835 pledges totaling 60595.18 for the Y M C A Building Fund as of June 76 1907. Since then additional pledges arrived and the total is hoped to reach the full 70000. Letters are being mailed to subscribers to confirm results and prevent errors.
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H. B. Grier
Y. M. A. Asosciation
Y. M. Cok
Robert McCgowan
A. W. McDonald
E.wir
James Potter
Harry A. Zink
Look for man with suitcase full of money
Disappearance of Chester B Runyon, a Windsor Trust paying teller, followed by a loss of 97000 or 97000 dollars. He left his desk with a suitcase and has not been seen since. Trust company directors covered the deficit. Detective bureaus nationwide alerted. Also notes Fourth of July news on fare prices and local fishing reports.
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New York
America
Chester B. Runyon
Windsor Trust Co
Runyon
Ryan
Fourth of July Celebration at Rayland Athletic Event
Under athletic auspices, Rayland hosts a July Fourth celebration with Declaration reading, a Washington descendants display, a shooting display, and a daylong program of athletic events including sprints, jumps, races, a baseball throw, and a final ball game. Officials include managers Heil and Anderson, judges McCleary and Leener, timers Caldwell and Ulrich, and starter Boyle with Neville Ulrich.
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Rayland Athletic Association
Rayland
George Washington
Herbert Heil
George M. Anderson
Robert McCleary
William Leener
John Caldwell
Neville Ulrich
Boyle
Labor Commissioner Neill Leaves for Chicago to Tackle Telegraphers’ Strike
Washington July 3 Labor Commissioner Neill departed for Chicago to urge settlement of the San Francisco telegraphers strike and to prevent its spread.
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Washington
Neill
Chicago
San Francisco
Taft Leaves Washington for Month-Long Murray Bay Holiday
Secretary Taft departed Washington for a month’s holiday with Mrs. Taft and the children at their summer home in Murray Bay Canada. He announced he would be unable to attend the Oklahoma State Republican convention.
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Washington
Taft
Murray Bay
Canada
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