Funeral arrangements for ex president Cleveland
Princeton, N J June 25 The funeral of Grover Cleveland will be simple and brief with only invited guests attending. A death mask will be taken, remains will not lie in state, and a plain oak coffin with a silver plate will bear his name and dates. President Roosevelt plans to attend and a special train will convey the party from Princeton to Oyster Bay.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Esther
Marion
Grover Cleveland
Oyster Bay
United States
White House
New Jersey
Navy
United States of America
Theodore Roosevelt
Alva A. Adee
MEYER Touted as Favored Campaign Manager Choice
Oyster Bay June 25 Postmaster General Meyer is said to be the preferred campaign manager choice with the President's favor and approval from Taft General Wright and several Republican leaders. Announcement of the selection is expected soon.
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Oyster Bay
Genergl Meyer
Gen. Meyer
Taft
Luke Wright
Republican National Committee
Archbishop withholds license for Gould and Prince marriage
London June 25 The archbishop of Canterbury refused a special license for Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan. The couple may have to wait out their three week residence in England before the ceremony can be performed.
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London
Knife fight injures dozen foreign-born miners near Fairpoint
Foreign born miners clashed with knives near Fairpoint early this morning. Twelve were stabbed. two dying, two probably fatally injured, others badly cut. The Sheriff and six deputies arrested the less seriously injured.
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Fairpoint
Here
Death of Ex President Grover Cleveland Shocks Nation
Heat blamed for Cleveland death as Princeton neighbors West Hibbin and physicians assist. Widow sends telegrams to Tamworth and relatives while undertaker arrives. Mrs Perrine learns by long distance and Cleveland children stay at summer home. Wall Street mourns with little market impact as Cleveland’s passing is felt more in national balance of power than in securities.
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Princeton
John A. Stead
Bayard Avenue
Cleveland
Stead
Westland
West
Hibbin
Tamworth
N. H
Disastrous Explosions Kill Dozens in Chicago Fire
In Chicago on June 25 a fire following an explosion at a novelty company on rie and Wells streets killed six people including a mother and four children and injured thirty others. The blast trapped residents on upper floors and flames spread through flats above the ground floor. The disaster also left an unknown man dead in a basement and many workers from the novelty company severely burned or harmed. Nearby incidents reported include a gasoline launch wreck on the river bank with missing owner and friends. Separate counts from Corunna Spain noted at least one hundred dead from the sinking of the Larache with around 100 or more aboard and about 65 rescued by local fishing boats.
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Chicago
Rie and Wells Streets
Chemical Company
William Nolan
P. L. Novelty Ce
Novelty Company
Nolan
Ei Macre
St. Louis
Yale Varsity Four Beats Harvard In Thames Rowing Race
Yale defeats Harvard by a full length in the Thames race with times Yale 10:33.5 and Harvard 10:43.5. Harvard wins the Freshman eight oar race in about two and a half lengths, times Harvard 9:38.5 and Yale 9:47.5. Varsity race delayed until late afternoon. President’s family present. President absent due to Grover Cleveland’s death.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Thames River
Tait
Grover Cleveland
The Shah of Persia Faces Dethronement Pressure
In St Petersburg on June 25 Russian and English representatives warned Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza to restore order or be dethroned. They demand explanation for the reported secret killings of reformers. The Shah ordered executions and wholesale arrests, condemning many Anjuman leaders without trials.
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St. Petersburg
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Persia
Zill-Es- Sultan
Russia
England
Anjuman’s
Wage Scale Talk Seeks Agreed Pay Rates in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg the wage committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Plate Workers met American Sheet and Tin Plate Company officials of United States Steel to push adoption of the Youngstown convention wage scale. The proposal mirrors the current scale expiring June 40 and includes Martins Ferry members William Painter Walter Larkins Llewellyn Lewis Thomas Robbins and Charles James with others from Martins Ferry William Hilton Lee Smith.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Plate
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Youngstown
William Painter
Wheelings
Walter Larkins
Llewelleyn Lewis
Martins Ferry
William Hilton
Lee Smith
Thomas Robbins
Charles James
Steuben League Convention Reports Reach Steubenville
The Steuben league session in Mingo M. E. church continued with songs, addresses by Rev. Fetch and Dr. Lane of Wheeling, and notable talks on service and opportunity. A 6:30 a.m. Morning Watch featured Miss Josie Hillman leading prayers, testimonies, and reflections on duties to bring others to Christ.
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North League
Steubenville
Mingo M. E
Fetch
Mingo
Isley
Robert Murray
Toronto
Lane
Wheeling
Miss Hillman
Rev. A. S
City League formed in meeting of club managers
Officers elected for the new City League include President Thomas Loup and Secretary Treasurer Chester Aten as representatives from ten clubs met at the Gazette office to organize. A further meeting Friday will finalize the circuit, with plans to accept at least twelve applications and form an eight club lineup.
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Gazette
Thomas Loup
Chester Aten
The
Pleasant Heights
Post Office
Rexalls
Kenmore
Coates Brothers
la Belle Works
Carnegie Steel Works
Mingo
Potters, Railroaders
St Agnes A. C
Thousands Of Children Ride Free To Park In Traction Day
Children flocked to Stanton park for a Traction Co event on Children’s Day with about five thousand taking free rides to the park and a free show. Roller coaster thrills drew crowds as two groups of youngsters rushed for seats, with minor injuries reported. A roller coaster watch awarded to the number fifty winner sparked excitement amid the bustling scene.
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Stanton Park
Traction Co
Traction Line
Fifth Street
Franklin Avenue
Engineer Ross Killed Inspecting Hot Box On Moving Engine
Engineer Ross of the Wheeling and Lake Erie was killed at Scio at 5 30 Tuesday evening when struck on the head by a box car on a siding while examining a hot box on his engine. His train was in motion and the car on the siding stood still.
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Ross
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Scio
Arbitration to Settle Discharge of Engineer at Electric Plant
The discharge of R. J. Robinson, engineer at the electric plant, is to be settled by arbitration. The street car men's union selected Harry Griffiths and W. E. Wells as arbitrators, Judge Richards will appoint three neutral men, and Mayor Thomas Porter will preside.
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R. J. Robinson
Harry Griffith
W. E. Wells
Judge Richards
Thomas Porter
Weather Forecast for Ohio and Washington
In Washington the forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with slightly cooler temperatures northern areas. For Ohio identically, Friday will be fair with mild conditions and no precipitation expected.
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Washington
Ohio
Grain Market Close Shows Mixed Corn, Wheat and Pork Prices
Chicago grain closing figures show Wheat at 85% and corn at 68% with oats at 45% while pork prices reach 14 dollars and 59 cents. This brief market update notes slight shifts across major grains and hogs.
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Chicago
Eight clubs to form league with forfeit and prizes
At Friday evening meeting eight clubs will be selected to join the organization. Each team pays a $10 forfeit to guarantee the schedule. The treas ury will hold $80 to be split as prizes at season end. The pennant winner takes half, second $25, third $15. Season opens next Monday night. All games are twilight with each team playing eight games against each other for 64 games per team.
Tot Trampleds by Horse Fatally Hurt Likely Save By Mother
Four year old Paul Campbell of Pleasant Heights was seriously burned on his left leg when his clothing caught fire from matches in his pocket while walking between his home and a neighbor. His mother, Mrs. Campbell, heard his screams and tore the burning clothing off, carrying him inside. Neighbors summoned aid and a physician attended, with no fatal outcome reported. The quick actions of his mother prevented more severe injuries.
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Paul
W. H. Campbell
Pleasant Heights
Mr. Campbell
Rapid Ohio River decline halts Virginia at Wheeling
The Ohio River fell rapidly causing the steamship Virginia to quit the run at Wheeling. Passengers and freight were transferred to the Bedford, then the Virginia moved downriver with low water near Moundsville. The Queen City struggles to reach Wheeling as water levels drop.
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Ohio
Virginia
Wheeling
Captine
Moundsville
Bedford
Pittsburg
Wheeling Landing
Clerimond
Queen City
Drowned boy who swam for a wager on the Ohio River
August Craft aged 4a drowned in the Ohio River near Line Island Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock while attempting to win a $1 wager that he could swim to the West Virginia shore. He left home with Adam Cavelius, boarded at the Craft home, and they planned to spend the day at Line Island. Craft undressed, plunged in, swam a few strokes, then disappeared beneath the water in view of his companion.
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Craft
Ohio River
Line Island
Adam Cavelius
Ohio
West Virginia
Death of James Pearch at New Comerstown Farm
James Pearch a well known farmer near New Comerstown dropped dead at his home about noon Monday he was about 54. He had been robust but was not in good health and death is believed due to heart failure induced by the heat.
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James Pearch
New Comerstown Village
Mr. Pearch
County Fair Attractions at Belmont Fair St Clairsville
The Belmont county fair in St Clairsville expects Governor Andrew L Harris to attend as a re election candidate and Judson Harmon the Democratic candidate has accepted an invitation. Harmon has already said yes and Harris is expected soon. The night brought a refreshing cool wave and invigorating ozone.
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St. Clairsville
Andrew L. Harris
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Harmon
Harris
Trampled Infant in Street by Runaway Horse
A year old child, George Darrasch Jr., was struck and trampled by a horse on Wells Street. He suffered two deep scalp wounds internal injuries a broken right shoulder and a cut left leg. The driver fled amid threats from Servian bystanders. authorities blame the crowd more than the accident.
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George
George Darrasch
Wells Street
Montgomery
Mr Sherman Improves and Plans Home Return
Congressman Sherman shows marked improvement and doctors expect him to return home to Utica within a week where a possible operation may be scheduled later.
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Toon
Cleveland
Sherman
Utica
Altamont Well Shows First Class Oil Producer
The Miller farm on Altamont hill yielded a strong oil strike with estimated natural production around 200 barrels per day. The find appears to extend the Follansbee pool, attracting promoters to the area amid a history of dry holes. Oil rushed from the well, prompting immediate pumping setup and a new pipeline under construction. Unity Oil Co locates on Means farm while Col Freidenberger drills near Locust Grove after a prior dry hole.
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Altamont Hill
Follansbee
Follawsbee
Locust Grove
Brettell Coal Works
Miller Place
Unity Oil Company
Col. Freidenberger
McKee Place
Reappointed Members Named to Soldiers Relief Commission
William Ruddicks and John A. Kith cart have been reappointed as members of the Soldiers Relief Commission, per official notice. The action reaffirms their roles and continues support for veterans and descended services through the commission.
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William Ruddicks
John A. Kithcart
Soldiers Relief Commission
MTS
ETP
Yee
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