Operator Killed Racing a Speeder Near Fostoria
Charles H. Hardy, 33 and married, Hocking Valley signal operator, was killed when he raced a speeder against a locomotive two and a half miles south of Fostoria, Ohio. The body lay 30 feet from the tracks as the locomotive pilot found him blood bespattered. His brother Robert, also an operator in the Hocking Valley north yards, said Hardy favored speed over dumping the speeder from the track.
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Fostoria
Charles H. Hardy
Hocking Valley
London
Armstrong
Robert Hardy
Mt Union College Reaches 150000 Cash Raise for Carnegie Gift
Mt Union College reports to trustees that cash gifts total 150000 with a cable to Andrew Carnegie awaiting his 50000 donation. Carnegie pledges 50000 after the cash goal is met as the college plans a new buildings campaign and a campus park on about 60 acres.
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McMaster
King George V Thanks Cincinnati Britons for Sympathy
The British vice consul in Cincinnati received a letter from Wilfred Powell conveying King George V s thanks for the condolences offered on the death of King Edward VII. The message notes that foreign affairs authorities laid the resolutions before the king and express royal appreciation for the sympathy shown by British birth residents in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Edward VII
George V
Wilfred Powell
Author Nominee Dr James Ball Naylor Wins Nomin ation
Logan O Morgan county Republican convention ends on the 16th ballot with Dr James Ball Naylor chosen as senatorial nominee. Naylor, an author and entertainer of statewide reputation, previously ran for Morgan county representative and was defeated by a close vote four weeks earlier. He entered the race at friends' urging as four rivals already pursued the seat.
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Logan
James Ball Naylor
Morgan County
Naylor
Steam Under Sidewalk Phenomenon In Lebanon Reported
Expansive steam pressure from heated water beneath sidewalks near Anthony Shimp’s home caused cracks in concrete. Similar observations noted on Silver Street near Mr Schermer’s greenhouse and Main Street near Auditor C Patterson’s residence. In Ashland area Judge Weygand granted venue changes for indictments against Robert M Campbell H I McCray George Ultman and F Shelley over estate settlements citing local anti trial conditions.
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Lebanon
Anthony Shimp
Silver Street
Ashland
W. J. Weygand
Wooster
Common Pleas
Robert M. Campbell
H. I. McCray
George A. Ultman
F. Shelley
Mary I
Freer
Paul Oliver
Richland
Knox
Ohio Christian Endeavorers reelect leaders atMusic Hall convention
In Cincinnati Cleveland hosts the 1911 Ohio Christian Endeavorers convention. Rev Hubert Ferguson and all officers are reelected except Treasurer Vinton M Pace who moved out of state and Recording Secretary Thomas J Kiphart who becomes denominational trustee. George S Southwell succeeds Kiphart and R A Evans succeeds Pace. General Secretary Daniel A Poling remains at 1500 dollars yearly after refusing a raise. A telegram protesting Nevada Governor Dickerson over the Jeffries Johnson bout is sent by unanimous vote. Anti cigarette crusade endorsed and resolutions urge Ohio constitutional delegates to make the state dry and to pass the Black bill empowering the governor to remove mayors who fail to enforce laws.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio Christian Endeavorers
Hubert Ierguson
Music Hall
Vinton M. Pace
Thomas J. Kiphart
State Christian Endeavor Board
George 8. Southwell
Kiphart
R. A. Evans
Newark
Pace
Daniel A. Poling
Columbus
Ohio
Trade gains noted as crop prospects improve and bills pass
R G Dun reports strength in trade with better crop outlooks and new legislation aiding adjournment. Iron stocks rise while future production remains cautious. Footwear weakens, leather unsettled, and hide prices edge lower. Western trade improves, New England lags, and Cleveland sees retail gains. Bank volume totals 2 433 383 013 with declines led by New York. Baltimore Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Kansas City Louisville San Francisco post gains vs both years.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Congress
New England
Cincinnati
Cleveland
United States
New York City
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Louisville
San Francisco
Ohio State Holds 33rd Commencement Under Heat Haze
At Ohio State University in Columbus 410 seniors earned degrees during the 33rd annual commencement in a large tent by Mirror Lake. The ceremony featured the Ziegler-Howe orchestra, cap and gown procession, and an address by Rev. Washington Gladden following the invocation by President William Oxley Thompson.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
Mirror Lake
Armory
Ziegler-Howe
William Oxley Thompson
Washington Gladden
D. D
LL. D
Dayton Teen Drugged and Abandoned After Ride
Fifteen year old Teda Pierson of Northview avenue says Reinhardt, a chauffeur passing through from Indianapolis races, lured her to a hotel, gave her wine, and she awoke in his room dazed and mistreated. Prosecutor Lenz wired Toledo police to arrest the alleged assailant.
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Dayton
Teda Pierson
Northview Avenue
Lenz
Toledo
Reinhardt
Indianapolis
Teda
Decision expands assault charges against speeding drivers
Cincinnati 6 A decision by Common Pleas Judge Hromwell holds drivers can be prosecuted for assault and battery when their vehicles injure people at unlawful speeds. Also reported: a 19-year-old man from Columbus died after an 80-foot fall at the state fairgrounds, Coroner Hanes citing shock. Hamilton treasurer Clinton C. Walling died of tuberculosis after two years illness. William A. Ryuter killed by lightning in Upper Sandusky while guiding a cow. two horses perished. storm damaged telephone service. Oberlin trustees grant Orville and Wilbur Wright a doctor of laws degree at a alumni dinner in Warner gym.
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Cincinnati
Common Pleas
Hromwell
Columbus, O
Upper Sandusky
William A. Ruyter
Lovell
Noah Kotterman
Cleveland, O
Oberlin College
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Warner Gymnasium
Changing Ideas About the Fourth of July
The article surveys rising state and city bans on fireworks since 1901 and argues for a return to civic banquets oratory and family gatherings. It notes early celebrations featured toasts parades and prayers while modern displays bring noise and casualties. Reformers call for lively but safer festivals with less military pomp and no harmful excess.
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John Adams
Boston
Punch for the Fourth Lemon Ginger Mint Sprays Tea Time
A Marion addition to lemonade mixes equal parts ginger ale per quart, then crush fresh mint stems to release aroma. Let steep a half hour before serving for outdoor teas and gatherings as recommended by Emma Paddock Telford.
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Emma Paddock Telford
Failures and Exports Across North America
Bradstreet reports U S weekly business failures at 187 this week, Canada at 261. Wheat exports for the week ending June 23 total 1,705,451 bushels with year to date 141,541,124 bushels. Corn exports for the week reach 198,827 bushels, with 27,829,314 bushels exported in the 51 weeks ending June 28.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
United States
Canada
Canada land rush reported as wheat gains and immigration soars
The piece urges prospective homesteaders to act now as corn planting ends and wheat yields rise in Central Canada. It notes high land prices next year, massive immigration from the United States and Europe, and railways expanding to unlock farm regions with government agents ready to assist. It closes with a parable about a deaf listener and a soap advertisement highlighting Easy Task soap.
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Canada
United States
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Cincinnati Market Summary Includes Livestock and Grain Prices
The report lists cattle prices for steers cows and heifers with varying grades, hogs and pigs price ranges, sheep and lamb figures, and calves. It also covers Cincinnati grain quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Barley Rye and related grains plus miscellaneous markets for oranges parsley peaches potatoes celery apples and more.
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Bologna
Cincinnati
Valencia
California
Georgia
Michigan
Jersey
Kentucky
Rome
Gasoline Engines Begin Limited Use
Gasoline engines are only used to a limited extent as yet and are just coming into use. One dealer estimates about five percent replacement of wind mills. People are very conservative about improvement.
Foot Bath Tabs and Foot Powder Advertise Relief
A dated advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Tabs for foot baths claiming relief from soreness tenderness and odors with antiseptic powder for foot mats. It notes pricing and mail order details and ends with a quotation about decisive spirit.
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Allen
Etien
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Mt. Union College
King George
Nevada
Endeavorers
Liberty
Delaware
Hamilton
Clinton C. Walling
Walling
Iasus
Caria
Strabo
John Foster
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