Death Toll From Fourth of July Fires Falls Again
Chicago reports 24 dead and 883 injured nationwide with property losses surpassing 344 thousand dollars. The day sees fatalities and injuries rolling in from coast to coast as reports update. Kemp, C. notes a man set afire by companions. Nicholas Fisher, five, dies in Ravenna hospital. In New York, ten heat deaths recorded by 1:30 pm today.
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Chicago
Kemp
Nicholas Fisher
Ravenna Hospital
New York
Prisoner Saws His Way Out Of Jail Uses Saw
A prisoner escaped by sawing through bars using a tool concealed in his cell. Law enforcement launched a manhunt as authorities reviewed security gaps and vowed to tighten jail controls.
Jail Breaker Howell Escapes Briefly Then Captured
Wm Perry Howell of Wellsburg escaped a jail cage through a West corridor window during Fourth of July fireworks. He crawled to an upper window and began sawing an iron rod but was seen and pursued by Sheriff Murray and others. Howell was recaptured and placed in the dungeon as a lesson. repairs and a search for his saws follow.
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Wm. Perry Howell
Wellsburg
Frank Speidel
Brilliant
Murray
Howel
Howell
B. W. Mettenberger
Fourth
Washington
Tillman
Mettenberger
Metry
Work day for women declared constitutional by attorney general
Attorney General Hogan Jony declared a constitutional nine hour work day law for women. He advised it be enforced at once, in Columbus on July 5. The move endorses stricter limits on women's labor with immediate effect.
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Columbus
Hogan Jony
New Witness in Trial for Immorality in Absolute Life Cult
A new girl witness has been secured by the State in the Evelyn Arthur Lee case. The girl arrived from Michigan with Stephen B Bridges, father of one of Lee’s high priestess followers. The testimony is expected to detail immoral relations between Lee and cult adherents.
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Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Man
Absolute Life
Michigan
Stephen B. Bridges
Lee
Newlands Proposes Interstate Trade Commission For Big Trusts
Washington July 5 A bill by Senator Newlands Nevada creates a five member Interstate Trade Commission to regulate corporations with 5 million dollars or more in capital. The commission would require registration and full business disclosures similar to rail regulation.
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Interstate Trade Commission
Interstate Railroad Commission
Commission
Steel men meet in Brussels to curb price cuts
A world steel leaders conference opens in Brussels with Judge Gary of the American Steel trust presiding. The goal is a gentlemen's agreement to prevent future price cutting and reduce intense competition across the global steel industry.
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Brussels
Gary
American Steel Trust
Deadly Heat Ravages West and New York
Heat wave continues with Chicago reporting 120 deaths to date and New York tallying 64 deaths since Sunday. Drownings rise as residents seek relief in bathing and heat prostrations surge, with hundreds affected and injuries rising.
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New York
Statesmen Leave Pittsburg for Cairo River Tour
The Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress plans a July 21 inspection trip down the river from Pittsburg to Cairo Illinois to review locks and dams. About 15 members will travel, with many accompanied by wives, and other congressmen have accepted invitations to join the tour.
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Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress
Pittsburg
Cairo
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Ts Coenen
A. J. Barchfield
Pittsburgh
Hite
Badly Hurt Fred Brownlee In Pittsburgh Railroad Yard
Fred Brownlee, a Steubenville boy, was found unconscious with a crushed skull and multiple injuries after an accident Monday night in the Panhandle railroad yards at Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Parents Frank and Mrs. Brownlee rushed to the hospital in Pittsburgh, where doctors fear he may die. He was en route to Detroit as a helper on touring work and there were no witnesses to the incident.
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Frank Brownlee
Prospect Avenue
Fred Brownlee
Carnegie
Brownlee
Pittsburg
Detroit
Record of property deeds and mortgages for year ending 1911
Statistics show recorder fellows deeds 1343 covering 17 782 acres with value 1 633 449 75. Agricultural lands 236 for 13 045 acres valued 534 443 71. City lots 21 for 141 068. Mineral lands 16 for 1 129 acres valued 26 113 69. Mortgages cancelled 788 on 8889 acres valued 1 014 835 78. Comparisons note more deeds and mortgages cancelled, fewer leases, and higher deed considerations than last year.
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Recorder
City
Morteages
Fourth of July Bomb Explosion Kills Teen
In New York on July 5 a street bomb from the city celebration exploded this morning. John Fenelli, 16, was blown to pieces, while John and Toe Greppo suffered fatal wounds. Two others were critically injured. Authorities blame careless handling of fireworks and explosives during the event.
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New York
John Fenelli
John
Toe Greppo
Convention Addresses by Local Ministers at Smithfield
The Smithfield annual convention on June 26 featured Rev Clarence Evans of Steubenville delivering The Need for Christian Endeavor. Highlights included social activities, a lively hostesses and guests game, a substantial after dinner mood, and a state secretary Ginger Talks by Rev A Poling. Miss Aliie Adams was elected union treasurer. Rev Carl Stackman gave Real Values.
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Herald-Star
Smithfield
Clarence, Evans
Steubenville
A. Poling
Aliie Adams
Union
Carl Stackman
Hottest Fourth of July Quietly Observed in Steubenville
Steubenville marked the warmest Fourth of July on record with a 98 degree day. A cooling breeze arrived after a storm southwest of the city and nearby towns reported light rain showers. Many residents stayed at home or picnicked in groves while crowds enjoyed fireworks at night without serious accidents.
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Steubenville
Brilliant
Wellsburg
Follawsbee
Tiltonville
Cane Branch
BAD WRECK ACCIDENT A MYSTERY NEAR ADENA UNIONVALE
A Wheeling and Lake Erie passenger train 305, traveling 46 mph, derailed between Adena and Unionvale. No injuries or turnovers occurred. Cause unknown amid wreck rumors. crew investigated. wrecking teams from Jewett and Pine Valley worked overnight to clear tracks.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie
Adena
Unionvale
Toledo
Wheeling
Jewett
Pine Valley
Ten Packers to Face Trial for Conspiracy in November
Chicago July 5 ten million aire packers indicted on a charge of criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade have exhausted technicalities to avoid trial. They will not be brought to trial until November 20.
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Chicago
Intense Heat Warps Steubenville East Liverpool Tram Tracks
Heat statewide warped the Steubenville and East Liverpool traction line with rails expanding at several spots. At Stanton Park one track expanded excessively, rendering it unusable and creating safety concerns for service and riders.
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Steubenville
East Liverpool
Stanton Park
Ohio Weather Outlook Fair With Local Showers
Ohio forecasts show generally fair conditions with possible local thundershowers tonight and on Thursday. It will not be as warm on Thursday.
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Ohio
Harmon on Vacation Detroit to Charle Voix trip ends Fourth
Gov Harmon of Ohio departed Detroit for his summer vacation in Charlevoix after spending the Fourth of July in the city.
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Harmon
Detroit
Ohio
Charle Voix
Five Die in Wisconsin Rail Collision Near Superior
A head on crash between two passenger trains near Superior Wisconsin on the through line July 5 leaves five dead and many injured. A special medical train with nurses and doctors was sent to the scene to aid victims.
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Superior
Wis
Crops Uninjured Says Ohio Official
Columbus July 5 Secretary Sandles of the State Board of Agriculture said the hot weather has not yet harmed any Ohio crops.
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Columbus
Sandles
State Board of Agriculure
Ohio
New Trial Sought After Ohio Senate Bribe Trial
Rodney Deigel sergeant at arms for the Ohio Senate filed a motion for a new trial alleging errors after being convicted Monday of soliciting a $200 bribe for Senator Andrews. Jurors were kept in extreme heat for 36 hours after reporting no verdict. Judge Kinkead will decide tomorrow whether to overrule and proceed to sentencing.
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Columbus
Rodney Deigel
Ohio Senate
Andrews
Kinkead
Deigel
Ex-convict shot dead by Hancock County officers near Congo
Frank Prosser was killed by Sheriff Robert Hobbs and Deputy Minick as he attempted to enter the Hamilton farm at Congo West Virginia. accomplice Charles Stevens was wounded and jailed. Prosser a Newell resident and former Ohio inmate had planned robbery and had a history of crimes in the Pan Handle.
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J. C. Hamilton
Congo
W. Va
Frank Prosser
Newell
Robert Hobbs
Minick
New Cumpberlgil
Prosser
Charles Stevens
Chester
New Cumberland
Hamilton
Stevens
Jimmy
Pan Handle
West Virginia
Ohio State Penitentiary
Hancock County
John Prosser
Robberies Not Solved At Local Homes
A mysterious burglary at David McGowan’s North Fourth Street home occurred between 7 15 and 9 p m while residents were out. Entry via window unknown, drawers disturbed, $18, a gold watch, silver spoons and other items missing. A separate heist at Mollie Wiiter’s Upper Washington Street Mansion saw rings and jewelry valued at 500 dollars stolen. Police pursue several suspects with results expected from further inquiry.
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David McGowan
North Fourth Street
Sherman Cowan
Mollie Wiiter
Upper Washington Street
Wellsburg Fourth of July Celebrations Highlight Homecoming
A big street parade directed by Fire Chief J E Fowler opened Wellsburg's Fourth of July events, part of a week of homecoming festivities and the coming of dam No 11. Nearby towns like Steubenville joined the Bows Brigade in the parade, with a 2 PM band concert at the courthouse and patriotic exercises.
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Wellsburg
J. E. Fowler
Bows Brigade
Steubenville
Court House
Hudson House
Savings postal banks planned for Ada Bellefontaine Nelsonville
Three new savings postal banks will be established in Ohio at Ada Bellefontaine and Nelsonville marking a federal effort to expand rural financial access. The announcement notes the three towns, all in Ohio, as locations for the forthcoming banks.
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Ohio
Washington
Ada
Bellefontaine
Nelsonvilles
President Taft Passes Through Coshocton in Heat
Early this morning President Taft rode through Coshocton en route to the east. Despite cooling fans and ice water, the car temperature reached 90 degrees. The engine drawing his car suffered a heat prostration and a new engine was secured at Coshocton. he did not speak to the crowd, merely waved.
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Taft
Pittsburg
Coshocton
Run Over by an Automobile Hears Narrow Escape
Five year old Elizabeth Bayliss daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bayliss of 642 Adams Street narrowly escaped death Monday at seven p m after being struck by an automobile at Seventh and Adams streets The car passed over but did not touch her body and she suffered a lacerated knee and bruised side The driver did not stop and was gone before the vehicle number could be learned The accident none of the fault of the chauffeur
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Elizabeth Bayliss
John Bayliss
Adams Street
Seventh
Adams Streets
Ciraffeur
Woman Jumped From Wheeling Bridge in Suicide Attempt
Rosa Porter of Martin's Ferry leapt into the Ohio River from the Wheeling Terminal bridge Tuesday afternoon. Rescued by three men in a skiff, she was taken to North Wheeling hospital in serious condition. Her husband Hawk Porter is noted locally. authorities recall a similar prior attempt last summer. Her mind is thought to be affected, contributing to self harm.
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Rosa Porter
Martin’s Ferry
Wheeling Terminal
Ohio River
North Wheeling
Hawk” Porter
Martin’s
Feud Ends as River Pirates Clash on Deck Street
Rival McDonald and Wright factions fought Sunday and Monday in a feud that left Jack McDonald with a fractured cheek and his father Mike with a split nose and swollen eyes. The men fled toward West Virginia as police arrived and a doctor tended the injuries.
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McDonald
Wright
West Virginia
Jack McDonald
Wrights
Jack
Deck Street
Mike
Flight Postponed In Atlantic City
Aviator Atwood who yesterday flew from New York to Atlantic City postponed the continuation of his flight to Washington until tomorrow He covered 285 miles yesterday in hours and 20 minutes.
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Atlantic City
Atwood
New York
Washington
Burton Speech on Canadian Reciprocity in Washington
Senator Burton delivered a major address in Washington supporting Canadian reciprocity in the afternoon session. The speech advocated freer trade terms and closer economic ties with Canada as a national policy objective.
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Burton
Washington
Senator Burton
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