May Be Murder In Oberlin Case Raises Community Outrage
A report from Oberlin dated Jan 24, 1808 describes the assault on Bath Bailey, a young girl, with Perham accused of the crime. The girl’s condition is dire from severe bleeding. physician care continues as authorities consider murder charges if she dies. Bailey, a wealthy farmer, is connected to the residence where the assault occurred. Mrs. Tripp, the girl's mother, and others express outrage, demanding action against the house’s conduct. The case hinges on the girl’s age and Perham’s role. chaos surrounds the home and its occupants.
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Tripp
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Hige
Ats
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Pelham
Elyria
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Pbs
Comparison of Gymnastics and Godliness by Rev Johnson
Rev Johnson preached to a sizable congregation using 1 Timothy 5 8. He equated bodily exercise with godliness noting the Greeks crowned strongmen with leaves, while spiritual victory earns the crown of life. He warned prisons reformatories and infirmaries testify to ungodliness unprofitability.
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Johnson
Ashamed of an Ally Over German Actions
A brief wire story quotes the Evening Star denouncing Germany's conduct as brutal and reckless. It notes British reactions and UK press commentary on the war, expressing shame over the ally's slaughter of civilians.
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Press Association
Venezuela
London
Jac
Germany
Action Evening Star
Liverpool
Coal company faces strike era remarks in 1900s report
Ex Scurpis McRae Press Association 3a, female, testified that coal output had noticeably declined since the United Mine Workers strike. J G Gi singer noted Wyoming Coal and Iron Co. faced petty strikes since 1900, including issues with breakers and boy labor, after plans to postpone an annual sleigh ride for the workers' children.
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Scurpis-Mcrae Press ‘Association 3A
Fem
Bbiecet
Eaward Schibs
Wyoming Coal and Iron Co
United Mmine Workers
J. G. Gisinger
Wyoming Co
Administrators' ponds 2 specially- 165-108 FE, A. SMItH NO SUIT
New York January report says officials contradicted a story about Marconi Wire Co. suing the United States government for alleged infringement of a patent. One official claimed the suit report originated and that not such salt was involved.
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A. Smith
New York
Jan
Marconi Wires
E Co
Unites States Government
President Roosevelt Bruised Wrist After Boat Incident
Washington January 24 President Roosevelt remains injured with a bruised wrist from the boat mishap with Gen Wood. The wrist may require operation to restore function, similar to the leg injury from last summer when a carriage was struck by a trolley car.
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Crisis in Venezuela ties test of Monroe Doctrine
In Washington on January 24 officials weigh Germany s delayed policy toward Venezuela as a maneuver to strain Caracas payment abilities and force territory grants. They warn Germany seeks to draw Britain into co responsibility and predict Britain may break with Germany if the course does not change.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Venezuela
Great Britain
Wrecking Crew Defendants Guilty in Brass Moulders Case
Four of six members of Brass Moulders Local Union No 38 executive committee were found guilty of conspiracy to commit assault. Jacob Johnson and Gus Hoppe faced fines of 1250 and 750 respectively, Thomas Christy 750, Wm. Magnam 1259, while Wm Maloney and Gus Johnson were acquitted. The group allegedly aimed to break a strike by employing “sluggers” to attack non union workers, with average payments around 250 for severe beatings.
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AfcRar Press Association
Chicago
Brass Moulders Local Union No 38
Jacob Johnson
Wm Fr. Mangam
Gus Hoppe Gulty
Thomas Christy
Wm. I. Maloney
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Brass ‘Moulders
Humane Officer Fined For Killing Stray Animal In Lorain
Humane Officer Sharp was fined 49 dollars and ordered to pay 20 dollars costs after shooting a badly injured male animal owned by Milton Poet. Neighbors complained the animal had a broken leg before the officer judged it suffering and shot it. The owner filed suit. In Amesbury Mass a mob of about 500 strikers and sympathizers attacked the town last night chasing a man and threatening workers. Some blows were struck and several people were hurt as strikers targeted workplaces during the shutdown.
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Sharp
Milton Poet
Scerwrs-McRae Press Association
Amesbury
Mass
Wreck in Houston doubles as freight and passenger crash
A Santa Fe freight and eastbound passenger train collided near Cooper Cove in Houston on January 24. Two passengers were killed including Father Heckman of Temple, Texas, four were injured, and four cars were overturned and burning.
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Texas
Cooper Cove
Shom
Father Heckman
Temple
Fraud Charge Against Hamilton County Officials
Columbus Ohio January 21 expert Fal terton of the state auditor office filed his report on the Hamilton County offices investigation. He found defalcation of 5 million chargeable to the chief clerk James now dead of the Probate Court and determined about 180 thousand dollars had been illegally diverted to pay clerks salaries.
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Scarpis-Mcrar Press Association
Columbus Ohio
Falterton
State Auditor’s Office Today
Hamilton Counts
James
Markets Update From East Liberty and Chicago
East Liberty reports cattle light and steady sheep light, hogs active and higher. Chicago notes cattle around 700 steady, hogs up 5 to 10 cents, closing weak. sheep about 1,000 unchanged.
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Scarpes-Mcrae Press Association
East Liberty
Chicago
Quigg Offered to Fix Vote for Holland Submarine Boats
In testimony before the naval affairs committee, Lemuel Quigg said Congressmen Lessler's vote for Holland submarine boats could be secured for $5,000. He claimed no personal interest but admitted some of his friends had interests and suggested he could fix it for $1,000.
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Tae Evreis
Washington, D. C
Naval Affairs Committee
Philip Doblin
Lemuel Quigg
Congress
Lessler
Quigg
St Paul Breaks Down In Southampton Harbor
The American liner St Paul, sailing for New York, broke down in Southampton water before leaving, with the malfunction described as trivial. The vessel will be delayed only a few hours.
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Sesrors-McRaz Press Association
Southampton
St. Paul
New York
Trig
Weather outlook for Washington and Ohio area
Snow expected tonight in Ohio with a rise in temperature. Sunday should be mostly fair in northern and central portions, with possible cloudiness along the northwest lake shore.
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Ohio
Lake Shore
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