Maryland Woman Acquitted in Five Minutes under Unwritten Law
Mary Bowie and her son Henry were accused of murdering Robert Posey after he betrayed Priscilla Bowie. The jury acquitted Mrs Bowie in five minutes, endorsing the unwritten law claim. Posey’s father criticized authorities while defense urged the act was justified to protect a family.
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Laplatta
Mary Bowie
Hubert Posey
Priscilla Bowie
Henry
Robert Posey
Taft A Endorsed by Harrison County Republicans
Harrison County Republicans meet at Cadiz Ohio and endorse William H Taft for President of the United States The committee states the county favors his candidacy and supports his nomination, noting historical sentiment in the area and largely unopposed support aside from a few local politicians
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Cadiz
Ohio
Harrison County
Wm. H. Taft
Foraker
Taft
William H. Taft
United States
Republican Executive Committee
Rock blocks picnic train near New Cumberland strike aftermath
A rock dislodged by heavy rain blocked the New Cumberland branch of the Pan Handle railroad as the second section of a picnic train carried Methodist and Baptist church members from Rock Springs approached New Cumberland. The watchful engineer halted the train within feet of the obstacle, averting a wreck. Ten coaches were packed with passengers from Martin's Ferry, shaken but unharmed after the brief delay. The train then continued to Mingo Junction for transfer to C. P. tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
Pan Handle
Martin's Ferry
Rock Springs
Mingo Junction
Parole Denied for Firebug Morrison as Electrocution Looms
In Columbus Ohio on July 12 the parole of Homer Morrison the Williams county firebug was denied. The board will not reopen the case and will not revoke parole absent Gov Harris insistence. The governor says the board runs the penitentiary. Meanwhile the pardons board declined to commute Henry White’s death sentence for murdering Marshal Basore in Franklin Warren County. No interference from Governor Harris is expected.
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Columbus
Homer Morrison
Williams County
Board of Managers
Morrison
Harris
Board of Pardons
Henry White
Warren County
Marshal Basore
Franklin
Spiritualist fakirs shake Russian throne under court control
Berlin dispatch reports that fake spiritualists exploit the czars superstition and mysticism governs the emperor. The fakirs are said to be directed by a court clique through alleged communications with Nicholas's spirits guiding policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Nicholas
Weather Forecast for Ohio
Ohio will have fair skies tonight with cooler air in the southwest portion. Saturday is expected to be fair and warmer across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Bridge trust men sentenced for Valentine law violation in Ohio
Toledo July 12 Judge Morris in Circuit Court sentenced bridge trust men Harry Hammond and W N Cleveland to six months in jail. Fourteen lumber trust members and Toledo Brick Supply Co. participants who pleaded guilty to pooling under the Valentine law faced fines of 1000 dollars plus costs, with the law prohibiting prison terms for that plea. Hammond and Cleveland are known in Steubenville for county ridge contracts.
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Toledo
Bridge Trust
Harry Hammond
W.N. Cleveland
Morris
Lumber Trust
Toledo Brick Supply Co
Hammond
Cleveland
Steubenville
County Ridges
Move Made Against Ryan Belmont Trust Charter
Justice Platzek of the Supreme Court signed an order directing the Ryan Belmont traction combine to show cause on July 16 why action should not be begun to annul its charter on grounds of illegal monopoly.
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New York
Platzek
Supreme Court
Haywood Continues Testimony in Own Defense in Boise
In Boise on July 12 Wm. D. Haywood pressed his defense as both sides threatened perjury actions. Moyer and Haywood deny knowing Harry Orchard beyond membership in the Western Federation of Miners. Haywood’s direct examination closed at 10 20 as Senator Borah led cross examination.
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Boise
Wm. D. Haywood
Moyer
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
Borah
Orchard
Lawyer Darrow to defend Warren man charged with murder
Clarence Darrah the Chicago criminal lawyer now defending Haywood at Boise writes he will come to Warren to defend Alfred Kinsman charged with the murder of George Birrell.
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Warren
Clarence Darrah
Chicago
Haywood
Boise
Alfred Kinsman
George Birrell
Nine Dead in Freeland Mine Disaster
Nine bodies have been recovered from the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Auderied mine near Freeland Pennsylvania, bringing the death toll to nine after yesterday’s disaster.
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Freeland
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Auderied
The Mikado's Officers Dine With President
President Roosevelt hosts a luncheon at Oyster Bay for a distinguished Japanese party including Admiral Yamamoto Viscount Aoki the Japanese Ambassador Motoki Kondo and others. They greet warmly and express hope that US Japan friendship will endure for generations.
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Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt
Admiral Baron Yamamoto
Viscount Aoki
Motoki Kondo
Mikado
United States
Japan
Shorter Day and Pay Stir Pan Handle Operators
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports Pan Handle railroad operators face 12 to 8 hour shifts and wage cuts. Officials may clash over reduced pay despite shorter hours, prompting talks to restore former wages and avoid protests. The issue draws wide attention in railroad circles.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Girl Thrown From Ravine After Robbery in Carnegie
Miss Bessie Neill aged 10 narrowly survived a mugging near Rostyn Heights Carnegie after a footpad demanded money, struck her, and threw her over a precipice. She clung to a tree for about an hour before regaining consciousness and being aided home. she remains in precarious condition with bruises and shock.
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Carnegie
Bessie Neill
Rostyn Heights
Miss Neill
Judge Richards Won't Hear Traction Injunction Su
Traction controversy moves to Common Pleas Court Tuesday with Judge Pollock to hear the motion by County Commissioners to dissolve an injunction. The dispute involves county highway management and funds for road improvements estimated at about $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Pollock
St. Clairsville
Richards
Alban
Alga
Traction Co
City delays funds to pay workers until ordinance passes
A special council meeting is called for tonight at 8 to pass the necessary appropriation ordinance. No funds were appropriated to pay salaries next Monday as wages. The June budget was adopted but the enabling ordinance was overlooked, delaying semi monthly pay until funds are approved.
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Thas
Membak
Daeter
Heavy rains disrupt rail and city streets across region
Last night a heavy downpour caused washouts on country roads and river rises with anticipated coal boat stage on the Ohio. Mingo streetcars halted for an hour as water backed up on lines. Bellaire saw tor rents flood cellars and homes. An earlier flood at Island Creek damaged crops while debris clogged sewers near Noble street and streets flooded. George Bower injures ankle at New Cumberland while awaiting a train after a chair mishap.
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Ohio
Mingo
Island Creek
Harry Miser
Bellaire
Rose Hill
Thirty-second Street
Central Avenue
Indian Run
Gravel Hill
Crow Hill
Noble Street
Building Damaged By Sudden Storm In Follansbee
A heavy storm caused extensive damage in Follansbee. The main frame business building on Main Street near Penn, built by James Black, lost about 30 feet of its foundation, flooding the cellar and making the wall unsafe. Workers pumped water, and restoration will start immediately. Several other structures sustained minor damage and the EB Curtis office at the Follansbee Hotel flooded.
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Main Street
Penn
James Black
Wellsburg
EB. H. Curtis
Follansbee Hotel
Big Leaguer to Pitch at League Park on Saturday
At League Park Follansbee O V T League meets Salineville in the second home game of the season. A large crowd is expected as Pitcher McNichols of Salineville, once with the Boston Nationals, faces Follansbee’s Anderson, the Steubenville twirler, in a lively amateur clash.
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League Park
Follansbee O. V.T
Salineville
Follansbee
McNichols
Boston Nationals
Anderson
Steubenville
Mrs Peters Seeks Divorce and Maiden Name Restoration
Alice Vreeland Peters sues for divorce from Fred B Peters after he deserted her on Feb 13 1904 in Dunkirk New York alleging failure to support and unlawful cohabitation elsewhere. She seeks household goods restore maiden name and livelihood through boarding house. Also Ida Anderson sues John E Anderson for $120 alimony and to void transfers to Cohen and Perry with property sold to satisfy her claim.
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Alice V. Peters
Fred B. Peters
Alice Vreeland
Dunkirk
N. Y
Dayton
May
Ida Anderson
John E. Anderson
H. @. Cohen
Martha Perry
McClave & McClave
Feudist Curt Smith Shot Dead After Card Game
Curt Smith brother of John F. Smith the feudist of Prestonsburg was killed in Elkatan Jackson County after a card game. Sigel Turner surrendered after Smith fired twice before he died. Smith had been an important witness in the case against Judge James Hargis.
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Curt Smith
Jackson
John F. Smith
Elkatan
Sigel Turner
Smith
Turner
James Hargis
Arthur McCort Hosts Royal Evening For Friends
At his home last evening Arthur McCort entertained a large crowd of friends, about twenty five, after returning from a hunting and fishing expedition. He served a sumptuous dinner, the season's best prepared for the guests, and the group spent the evening in social enjoyment.
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Arthur McCort
Mr. McCort
Follansbee Notes Bright Local News and Visits
Miss Madge Shaddick of Pittsburg visits her parents on Virginia avenue for a few days. George Moxon once of Follansbee now in Sharon Pa visits for a short while. A large crowd of local youths attended a dancing party hosted by Prof. A T Loggie in Altamont last night.
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Follansbee
Madge Shaddick
Pittsburg
Virginia Avenue
George Moxon
Sharon
A. T. Loggie
Altamont
Miners' Officers Order Men to Return to Work
General Manager Willard arrived in Steubenville to seek warrants against rioters amid a strike at Plum Run mine. District President Walker and State President Green urged miners to resume operations as outlaws threatened ambush shootings. several near-escapes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Runa
Williard
United States Coal Co
Steubenville
Watker
Green
Watkins
Smart Fight Over Bellefontaine Postmaster Seat in Ohio
Former Steubenville resident Jack Smurthwaite seeks the Bellefontaine postmaster job as a three way contest heats up. Postmaster Campbell backs Roosevelt alignment for continuance. Smurthwaite and S L Smith claim support from a Republican county central committee split with Foraker opposition pins. District Congressman Gale may delay endorsements until after the eighth district convention.
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Jack” Smurthwaite
Steubenville
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Pellefontaine
Campbell
Roosevelt
John Smurthwaite
S. L. Smith
Republican County Central Committee
Gale
Missing Man Denies Eloping With Pretty Telephone Girl
A Marion Ohio telegram says former police captain A T Worthington disappeared weeks ago then returned quietly. He denies eloping with Florence Finchbaugh a telephone operator who vanished at the same time. Miss Finchbaugh reportedly returned two days later.
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Herald-Star
Marion, O
A. T. Worthington
Marion
Steubenville
Worthington
T. Worthington
Florence Finchbaugh
Horttte
Miss Flinchbaugh
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