British Rail Strike Settled In May 1914
London May 1914 Great Britain moves toward normalcy as railway workers suspend strike after companies accept terms. Premier Baldwin notes progress in peace conferences affecting coal and rail transportation expected to be near normal within 48 hours. Continued on page.
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Russian Flood Devastates Rostov and Don River Basin
Reports from Rostov describe a sudden hurricane driving Azov Sea waters into the Don River, flooding the lower basin and Gut Rostov. The Don rose eighteen feet in hours, the worst flood in twenty five years, causing extensive property damage and prompting ships to rush to Rostov.
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Nesbitt to plead at Gut Nesbitt will plead at Gut Troy
Nesbitt faces second degree murder charge for his wife Frances Nesbitt. He will plead not guilty and seek either acquittal or a degree of manslaughter. Trial set for next Monday, attorney L H Shipman confirms. Conviction for manslaughter carries up to 20 years.
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Man fined in police court for traffic offence
Arthur Hanes was fined £3 after pleading guilty to speeding at 23 miles an hour on Eastover with four passengers in his car. Dennis Duffy and Tanner Ma each were fined $1 after pleading guilty to intoxication.
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Revolutionists Seize Warsaw Amid Reports of Collapse
Fragmentary dispatches indicate revolutionaries took control of Warsaw as loyal government forces reportedly retreated toward the presidential palace. Other reports claim Warsaw was bombed by aircraft while fighting continued and surrenders were anticipated as the crisis unfolded.
Three Die As Car Crash At Crossing Near Lima
Three persons were killed and Mason Jones Frank Marin and Charles Martin were named among the dead after a dance party at McCulloughs Lake Lima crashed while returning to Kenton in a rented automobile. E Rarer of Ohio Northern accompanied them and survived. The crossing was closed after midnight and the car was demolished. survivors injured include Phillips who remained unconscious but listed as having a chance to recover. Funeral arrangements were handled by Cantyel undertaking.
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Detroit men held in Cicero machine gun slaying case
May 14 police detained Joseph Brane of Terosto and Homer Tra of Detroit in connection with the machine gun slaying of Assistant States Attorney William McSwiggs in Cicero. A pistol story bearing Bruno’s name was found in Brane’s clothing, police said.
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Homer Tra
William McSwizgs
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Subpoenas Issued For Witnesses In Beer Conspiracy Probe
Federal grand jury in Cleveland issues over 100 subpoenas to witnesses across Ohio and Pennsylvania as officials investigate a nationwide beer piracy ring. Railroads and other prominent citizens are among those to be summoned. more than fifty carloads of beer and alcohol have been seized as the case unfolds.
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Gessler May Form Cabinet Faces Allied Doubts
Berlin reports serious doubts over Gessler’s ability to form a permanent cabinet. He reportedly lacks a majority in the Reichstag and faces opposition from allied powers and anti military factions. Seeckt’s backing adds to the risk of a coup in the Reichstag.
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Trail of Ward Leads to New York and Stroudsburg
The trail of Walter S Ward, a millionaire baker, leads from Stroudsburg to New York as two suitcases bearing his initials are received here. A Virginia president speaks in Williamsburg and mentions present and wife as part of Yorks own. May 1 date appears in the report.
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Police seize massive early liquor haul in Cleveland
Police stopped a large truck on East Bridge, following it from Huron Street. Officers Det j Corset Southam and Curtis Hamlin found about 2200 cases of two and half per cent beer and 12 cases of 50 percent whiskey packed in crates. Driver Harry Marcus of 770 Rast 14th Street Cleveland claimed ownership and pleaded not guilty to transporting liquor. Bond set at 2000 dollars, he unable to post, remanded to jail as trial scheduled for 7:30 this evening.
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Sheriff Arrives With Prisoner Indicted for Non Support
Sheriff Fred A. Underhill of Latta faces grand jury action for non support of his wife and child. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty. Judge A R Webber set bond at 500 until further hearing.
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State Board Delays Funds For Asylum Site Plan
State board delays action on funds for an asylum site in northern Ohio after authorities propose a state institution to be built on 2,110 acres in Huron County near Asa. The delay affects site selection, expenditure limits of not more than $231,000, and planned timelines for investigation.
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Train Car Accident Claims Life Of Local Man
A man named Martin died after stepping onto moving tracks and into the path of a car near Elyria. Officials say he failed to heed signals as a train with ties on its load moved, reaching the scene as he walked toward the track. He died en route to the hospital. Several individuals, including George Denger and Samuel Kates, were fined at Justice S. Zedart's court for related offenses, with fines and costs assessed.
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Loch Pastor Resigns From North Carolina Baptist Church
The North Carolina church Shakings report that Pastor Loch resigns due to ill health. He tendered resignation to the church, which accepted with regret and appreciation for his work. A committee was asked to secure a successor for Dr Walker.
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Russian Trades Unions Continue Aid For Striking Miners
Reported in London May aviation instructor killed in crash. The text notes a resolution to continue funding for English miners aid and mentions ongoing union actions. No further verifiable details are provided in the readable fragments.
Radio search fails to locate polar craft no trace found
Reports say radio messages from the Arctic ship Norge yielded no confirmation of its location. Despite efforts by international services, unidentified stations and ambiguous signals hinder contact with the vessel.
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Nome Alaska Airship Search And Weather Delays
Fragmentary notes describe an airship sighting or search near Nome Alaska around May with references to a 100 man crew, landing field details, and unsettled weather. The garbled text mentions a vigil and preparations, including a gambling note and ongoing curiosity about the ship's fate.
Death of Joan King King Former Republican Leader Dies
Bridgeport Connecticut reports the death of Joan King a former member of the Republican National Committee. Born Brooklyn March 15 1876 she later worked as a bookkeeper for a Bridgeport undertaking firm and bond salesman. King led Leonard Wood's 1920 presidential campaign in the party but left after a quarrel with Wood's manager. Indictments connected to alien property custodian investigations are noted and a separate income tax evasion charge is mentioned.
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Thomas W. Miller
Comast- King
Harry M.daugherty
United States
King
Donahey Names Mediator in Northern Ohio Strike
Ohio Governor Donahey appointed Herma to act mediator in the strike of trainmen at Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co. She will appeal to end the disruption and negotiate with company and workers.
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Eighteen made homeless by Cleveland blaze
Cleveland fire on May 14 burned a rooming house on East Ore Street forcing eighteen people from their homes. Firemen rescued four people trapped on the third floor while Battalion Chief Michael Graham noted children playing with matches likely started the fire.
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Michael Graham
President Coolidge Vetoes Bill After Mild Rebuke
President Coolidge vetoed a war department bill amid a mild rebuke to Congress. The veto returned the measure without approval, citing concerns over officer reintegration and efficiency, ending hopes for the proposed changes in the early session.
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State funds decreasing in Ohio budget report
Columbus, May 14. The general funds balance stands at 4,984,000, down from a year ago. Officials say state income is falling while costs rise, with large payments not starting until October 13. Governor Donahey will keep a close watch on the situation.
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