Six Joehlin family members injured in masked robbery
Six members of the Joehlin family remain in serious condition after a Thursday morning attack by masked robbers. Jacob Joehlin, the 3 year old son, Mrs. Christian Joehlin, and Matthew Joehlin are critically ill. Police arrest Joel Graham of Caledonia New York and John Hein of Cleveland on suspicion. Vigilance committees form as farmers arm for protection. authorities believe the gang hides in Toledo's tenderloin district and bloodhounds could not be secured. Oregon township farmers plan to buy bloodhounds locally.
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Toledo
Joehlin
Jacob Joehlin
Christian Joehlin
Matthew Joehlin
Joel Graham
Caledonia
N. Y
John Hein
Cleveland
Winchesters
Tenderloin
Oregon Township
Ohio coal combine busted in state suit surrender
Columbus Ohio February 26 The Ohio coal combine is dissolved after Attorney General Sheets suit to revoke charters showed strong evidence of a cartel Judge Doyle of Toledo admitted the existence of the combine and surrendered to Governor Nash and the attorney general without contesting the suit
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Columbus
Ohio Coal Combine
Sheets
Doyle
Toledo
Nash
Girl Ends Her Life in Ohio Town
In St Marys Ohio Pearl Wright 17 shot herself after repeatedly telling her parents she would kill herself if she could not be with a man she did not love. She was found by her mother and friends and her parents are grief stricken. In Springfield Ohio Lucas Simms narrowly escaped death after being struck by Jim Cane with a shovel at the O S Kelly foundry Cane fled the scene leaving Simms badly injured including a severed nose and torn eye.
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St. Marys
Pearl Wright
Leason
Springfield
Lucas Simms
Jim Cane
O. S. Kelly Foundry
Cane
Simms
Reserve University Defeats Oberlin in Philippines Debate
Cleveland, February 28 Western Reserve University won the joint debate against Oberlin on the resolution that the United States should not retain permanent control of the Philippines. Reserve argued the affirmative.
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Cleveland
Western Reserve University
Oberlin
United States
Philippines
Reserve
John Rankin, 91, Led First National Bank of South Charleston
Springfield Ohio February 25 John Rankin 91 died at his home in South Charleston He organized the First National Bank at South Charleston in 1863 and has served as its president for 40 years continuing in the role until his death
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Springfield
John Rankin
South Charleston
First National Bank
Fire Hits Williamsburg Furniture Plant In Two-Story Fire
Fire swept the Williamsburg Furniture Co. finishing and storage area in a two story frame building, heavily stocked. Loss estimated between 3000 and 5000 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Furniture Co
Ohio Hardware association in ninth annual session
In Columbus Ohio on February 25 the Ohio Hardware association held its ninth annual session. Tuesday evening the visitors banqueted at the Great Southern with President W P Bogardus of Mt Vernon presiding.
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Columbus
Ohio Hardware Association
Great Southern
W. P. Bogardus
Mt. Vernon
Beathard Shoemaker Ends Life Amid Business Worries
In London Ohio on Tuesday February 25 William Beathard eighty year old shoemaker hanged himself in his barn after opening his shop early. Authorities cite business worries as the likely cause of the act.
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London
Wm. Beathard
Ohio Ex Prisoners of War encampment dates set
The executive committee of the Ohio ex prisoners of war fixed the annual encampment for March 2 and 8 in Granville, Licking County.
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Ohio
Columbus
The
Ohio Ex-Prisoners of War
Granville
Licking County
Ohio marks state's centennial with school events
Lima Ohio observed the hundredth anniversary of statehood with exercises in all schoolrooms on Friday. In the afternoon the high school hosted a special program featuring an address by Hon. H. Wheeler.
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Lima
Ohio
Wheeler
John C Fenimore Dies Founder of United Commercial Travelers
John C. Fenimore, founder of the United Commercial Travelers, died in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday at age 55. Born in Wilmington, Indiana, he had lived in Columbus for 25 years.
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John C. Fenimore
Columbus
The
United Commercial Travelers
Wilmington
Ind
Ten Masked Men Rob Toledo Family in Country Home
Ten masked assailants robbed Christian Joehlin and his family three miles east of Ironville Toledo Ohio on Wednesday night. They bound and beat Mrs Joehlin and children while Mr Joehlin fought back, the robbers taking about 300 dollars though 20 000 was believed in the house. In attendance were Mr and Mrs Jacob Joehlin and John Anderson who were also struck and bound.
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Toledo
Christian Joehlin
Ironville
Joehlin
Jacob Joehlin
Famly
John Anderson
Western Reserve Alumni Dinner Honors Thwing in Cincinnati
The Western Reserve University Alumni Association in Cincinnati hosted President F Thwing as guest of honor at the annual dinner. Rev Dr H M Curtis presided and John E Bruce served as toastmaster. Respondents included Dr J C Reeves E P Bradstreet and Prof E W McCoy.
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Cincinnati
Western Reserve University of Cleveland
F. Thwing
H. M. Curtis
John E. Bruce
J. C. Reeves
Dayton
E. P. Bradstreet
E. W. McCoy
Cincinati
Thwing
Kirwin follows Knapp case amid murder charge
Joseph Kirwin of Cleveland reads Knapp confession and compares it to the Snedegar death. He declares the confession supports his claimed innocence while awaiting grand jury action and is willing to discuss the cases.
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Cleveland, C
Joseph Kirwin
Maggie Snedegar
Lake Street
Knapp
Hamilton
Kirwin
Snedegar
United States Steel to Build Lorain Tube Plant
The executive committee of United States Steel Corp. will spend 10 million dollars to erect a steel tube plant at Lorain Ohio. The plans include two new furnaces two smaller mills and the tube mill itself. Upon completion the facility is expected to employ 8000 workers.
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Lorain, O
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Lorain
Eight-Hour Day Discussed by Blast Furnace Workers Board
Youngstown Ohio February 26 The executive board of the National Association of Blast Furnace Workers met to consider requesting an eight hour day starting May 1. Ten committee members attended and a final decision is expected Thursday on the eight hour demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
National Association of Blast Furnace Workers
Keller Fatally Injured Clearing Arcadia Wreck Debris
Findlay Ohio February 26 Charles Keller foreman of the Nickel Plate wrecking crew at Arcadia sustained fatal injuries while clearing debris when a derrick collapsed trapping him beneath timber.
William S Tharpe Dies at Midland Hotel Owner 57
William S Tharpe proprietor of the Midland hotel on Main street died at age 57 from paralysis. A prominent Odd Fellow and a member of the G A R, he was a noted figure in the community.
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Washington D. H
William S. Tharpe
Midland Hotel
Main Street
Doctor Struck by Street Car in Cincinnati
Dr. A. J. Miles, a well known physician, was struck by a street car on Vine street and hurled about 20 feet. He suffered a compound skull fracture and other injuries, with recovery described as doubtful.
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Cincinnati
A. J. Miles
Vine Street
Receiver's Report on Burton bank shows assets 207000 liabilities 800000
The receiver of Boughton, Ford & Co. bank at Burton, Ohio, filed the report showing assets of 207000 and liabilities around 800000 after the bank suspended a month ago.
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Chardon, O
Boughton, Ford & Co. Bank
Burton, O
Car on electric railway plunges 20 feet at Henrietta
A Cleveland & Southwestern electric line car fell 20 feet from an embankment at Henrietta five miles west of Oberlin. Twenty passengers were aboard with several seriously bruised.
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Oberlin, O
Cleveland & Southwestern Electric Railway
Henrietta
Oberlin
Congress Ends Historic Session with Broad Measures
The fifty seventh congress adjourns with major actions across both chambers. Senate passes naval and military academy appropriations, immigration debates continue, and anti trust and tariff reforms are highlighted. House enacts district funding, city rail and army measures, while finalizing Derivation of key bills before March 4.
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Washington
Senate
Agricultural and Post Office
House
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Hall of Representatives
James J. Butler
George C. R. Wagoner
Naval and the Military Academy
Blackburn
New England
Butler
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States Army
United States
Secretary of War
Philippines
Senate battles over Panama canal treaty voting time
In Washington on Friday Senator Cullom pressed to secure Senator Morgan's consent for a voting window on the Panama canal treaty but faced firm opposition from Morgan and others.
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Washington
Cullom
Morgan
Senate
Treasury secretary seeks resignation of New York wool chief
Washington reports that the secretary of the treasury telegraphed Assistant Appraiser J. B. Stillman of New York in charge of woolen goods asking for his immediate resignation. No reason is given for the action.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
J. B. Stillman
New York
Fire destroys Pike opera house in Cincinnati
Fire broke out in the Pike opera house basement in Cincinnati on Thursday, spreading rapidly and destroying much of the block. Losses exceed 1.5 million dollars with numerous firms damaged or ruined and many buildings needing demolition. Local reports note insurance around 650 thousand dollars and a side note recalls Miss Billanetta Harrison's loss of 60 thousand dollars in plates and manuscripts from the same blaze.
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Cincinnati
Pike Opera House
Fourth Street
East Fourth Street
Vine
Walnut
Kuhlman
Pike
Carlisle
American Book Co
Robert Clarke & Co
Henry Strauss
Henrietta Crossman
Jones & James
Etsea
Frank J. Dorger
Howard Saxby
Hollister & Hollister
Adams Express Co
Mae O' Empson’s Confectionary
Catholic Telegraph Co
Burkhardt, Bogus
NIXON
Jonas Beant i
Woodrow Printing Co
RichtereGe Phillinsy Eye
Sellers, Davis & Co
Charles W. Baker
Crosley
Baker Alley
William Bergen
Capt
J.C. Grannan
Pilardts
Géeoree
Egnie Eee Ley
Pearet
Brothers
Lexington
Billanetta Harrison
Somerset
Leland Hotel
Robert Clarke Co
Harrison
Bell Boys Indicted in Grand Larceny Case
Louis Messier and John Cullen, bell boys, were indicted by the grand jury on grand larceny in the second degree. Police allege they stole jewelry and money totaling about $100,000 from hotel guests over several years and planned similar robberies in major hotels nationwide.
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New York
Louis Messier
John Cullen
Bell Boys
Domestic wool embargo hits Massachusetts mills
Confirmation from Washington keeps wool in the foot and mouth disease quarantine, effectively suspending domestic wool. Massachusetts and Boston dealers warn if the embargo remains strict 680 mills may close. In San Francisco, Feb 27, Young Corbett and Eddie Hanlon fought to a draw with both showing strong form.
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Boston
Cattle Bureau
Washington
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Young Corbett
Eddie Hanlon
Corbett
Hanlon
Stewart Rolls Sets Kilometre World Speed Record
Stewart Rolls broke the world automobile kilometre record by driving 1 km in 27 seconds at a private party hosted by the Duke of Land on Thursday in London.
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London
Stewart Rolls
Duke of Land
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the Life Plant CO
Canton, C
Joseph J.’ Beck
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Clermont
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