Preacher in Columbus dismissed after claims of new revelations
Rev. Paul L. Johnson of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Columbus faces dismissal after preaching that he received new Bible revelations. He taught a post baptism of the Holy Ghost, faith healing, and miracles, including reportedly curing his own illness by faith. During a sermon he briefly lost his voice and asked for prayers as he battled the devil, later regaining power.
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Columbus, C
Paul L. Johnson
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
West Side
St. Matthews Church
Ife
Man’s Murder on Track Concealed Fractured Body on Rail
The body of Charles Reed a 42 year old transfer company employee was cut to pieces by a Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton train near Hamilton on Friday morning. Police believe Reed was murdered and his body placed on the track to hide evidence of the crime.
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Hamilton, C
Charles Reed
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Hamilton
Reed
Millionaires in mining village tragedy ends in double tragedy
In Sand Run near Nelsonville Ohio on Sunday Charles Dunn shot his brother John Dunkle during a quarrel and believed him dead then killed himself. Both men were reported as millionaires with John Dunkle gravely wounded and Charles Dunn dead at the scene.
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Nelsonville, O
Sand Run
Nelsonville
Charles Dunn
John Dunkle
Charles
Cold snap damages Hamilton county orchards and truck gardens
In Hamilton county Ohio, the heavy frost on Thursday and Friday nights damaged open fields including fruit orchards. Tender blossoms on apple pear cherry and peach trees were killed or severely damaged by the freezing weather.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Dyer Picked Unanimously for Cincinnati Superintendent
In Cincinnati on May 1 Prof. F. B. Dyer was chosen unanimously by the school board caucus for superintendent of schools. On the first ballot only one vote went to the incumbent R. G. Boone, cast by Dr. J. C. Culbertson who nominated him, with no second.
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Cincinnati
F. B. Dyer
School Board
R. G. Boone
J. C. Culbertson
Zebra in Circus Wagon Delays Panhandle Freight Train
A freight crew east of Coshocton Ohio found a circus cage wagon with a zebra that had been dropped from a train and not missed. The animal was unharmed.
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Coshocton, O
Here
Fire destroys Taylor stable. two horses saved
Hamilton Ohio May 1 report a fire destroyed Wm Taylor's stable Thursday night. Most horses perished, Dexter, a 2.19 trotter owned by Taylor and W A Brown, and Bob a thoroughbred saddle horse owned by George H Lyland were lost.
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Hamilton, O
Wm. Taylor
Dexter
Taylor
W. A. Brown
Bob
George H. Lyland
Lake & River railroad to link Sandusky and Beaver
President C. W. French of the Chicago Short Line announces a new Lake & River railroad from Sandusky Ohio to Beaver Pennsylvania. Construction starts June 1 and the line will form the southern division of the Chicago Short Line.
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Cleveland, O
C. W. French
Chicago Short Line
Sandusky
Beaver
The
Lake & River Railroad
Adjudges 16-Year-Old Frank Sibley Insane
In Springfield Ohio on May 2 Frank Sibley aged 16 was adjudged insane after a hearing during which it was revealed he had smoked about 20 cigarettes daily for two years. Authorities consider smoking the cause of his mental breakdown.
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Springfield
Frank Sibley
Secretary of War Elihu Root Visits Columbus for Guards Meeting
Hon. Elihu B. Root secretary of war arrived in Columbus Sunday night to attend the Interstate National Guard association meeting scheduled for this week. Many distinguished military men are expected to attend.
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Columbus
Elihu B. Root
Interstate National Guard Association
Ten-Year-Old Hero Rescues Three-Year-Old From Canal
In Toledo on May 4 Russell Gamby, a 10-year-old boy, risked his life to dive into a canal and save a 3-year-old from drowning. He entered the water where adults hesitated, demonstrating notable bravery and quick action.
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Toledo
Russell Gamby
Cleveland Explosion Ravages Thor Factory Localit y
Nearly 50 police kept back crowds at the Thor Manufacturing Co explosion site in Cleveland on Sunday. The Cohen family of 630 Orange Street suffered severe losses with three members killed, including a mother and two sons. Many nearby houses require new window glass and extensive rebuilding is needed. Some patients released from hospitals are able to go home. further deaths not anticipated.
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Cleveland
Thor Manufacturing Co
Cohen
Orange Street
Wild trolley ride harms dozens near Cincinnati
On a traction car racing down a steep grade on May 1 in Cincinnati area, over 40 residents of Clifton and nearby suburbs were involved in a out of control ride. Passengers suffered bruises and one woman was seriously injured as the car derailed, nearly demolishing another car and private vehicles but avoiding buildings.
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Cincinnati
Clifton
Hunt Street
Police Chief George Corner Resigns in Cleveland
Cleveland May 1 Chief of Police George E Corner resigns after seven years on the force and will enter the pension list. Captain Frederick Kohler is expected to succeed him as head of the police while Captains Bradley and Lohner also resign after reaching the age limit.
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Cleveland, O
George E. Corner
Corner
Frederick Kohler
Bradley and
Lohner
Peacemaker killed by friend in Springdale near Glendale
In Cincinnati area reports, Sirman F. Sharpe of Springdale was fatally shot early Sunday at Glendale by Robert Root, a fellow resident. Sharpe reportedly forgave Root, who apologized for the wound that caused the death hours later.
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Cincinnati
Sirman F. Sharpe
Springdale
Glendale
Robert Root
Little Miami Train Derails at West Columbus Crossing
In Columbus on May 2 the Little Miami passenger No. 21 derailed at the B and O crossing in West Columbus while heading to Cincinnati. Engineer J. Moran and Fireman Charles Keck leapt to safety. both were severely but not seriously hurt. No passengers injured.
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Columbus
Little Miami
Cincinnati
West Columbus
J. Moran
Charles Keck
Ravenna inspector named for building and loan offices
Columbus May 4 O P Sperra of Ravenna is appointed state inspector of building and loan associations by State Insurance Commissioner Vorys. Sperra succeeds George Marshall who becomes special counsel in the office of City Solicitor Butler.
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Columbus, O
O. P. Sperra
Ravenna
Vorys
Sperra
George Marshall
Butler
Dow tax license required for all beer sellers
Attorney General Sheets issued an opinion to Ohio Auditor Guilbert stating that all dealers who sell “beer” including malt beverage must obtain the Dow license. The May 1 ruling emphasizes that Beal beer and similar products fall under the license requirement.
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Columbus
Sheets
Snow Storm Buried Upper Sandusky in 1889
Heavy snow fell overnight in Upper Sandusky Ohio on a Friday recalling one of the season’s heaviest storms. By noon the sun had warmed the town and the snow largely vanished.
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Upper
Sandusky
Ohio
Columbus names two new state board of charities appointees
Gov Nash re appointed R H Platt of Columbus to the state board of charities. Rev W A Hale of Dayton resigned and Jesse N Oren of Guerneyville was appointed in his place.
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Columbus
Pipe Burst Leaves Conneaut Waterless, Fireless
Conneaut Ohio endures a broken water main after a large lake storm. City relies on Lake Erie for water and may lack supply for two to three days. Fire protection also disrupted until repairs finish.
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Conneaut, O
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Millionaire Seasongood Stricken at Hotel Arms
Cincinnati May 4 Alfred Seasongood millionaire and philanthropist lies at the point of death after a combined attack of apoplexy and paralysis. Sunday marked his 59th birthday at the Hotel Arms where he received medical care.
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Cincinnati, D
Alfred Seasongood
Hotel Arms
Emperor William Meets the Pope in Rome Visit
Emperor William was received by the pope at the Vatican for a 40 minute audience amid military honors. He presented Prince Frederick William and Prince Estel, and gifted a photograph of Metz Cathedral. The pope noted the cathedral’s similarity to Reims, then Cardinal Rampolla responded at the Prussian legation.
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Rome
William
Holy See
Frederick William
Prince Estel
Vatican
Palatine Guard
Pontifical Court
Metz
Reims
Cardinal Rampolla
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AT SHARON SPRINGS SERVICE
President Roosevelt attended the late Methodist church in Sharon Springs Kansas on Sunday listening to a sermon by Rev William Carter of Kansas City. Two girls joined him in his pew and shared a hymn book during the service. He shook hands with many afterwards and took a long horseback ride in the afternoon with Senators Burton and Long and President Butler of Columbia College.
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Sharon Springs
Kan
Roosevelt
This Place
Wm. Carter
Kansas City
Burton
Long
Butler
Columbia College
Dynamite Attack Hits Chicago Church After Anti‑Policy Meeting
In Chicago on May 4 a dynamite blast struck the Institutional church at 3825 Dearborn Street after a Negro mass meeting opposed to policy games. No injuries were reported though windows were shattered and a wall damaged. Pastor R. C. Ransom, leading the anti policy crusade, had faced threats.
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Chicago
Institutional
Dearborn Street
R. C. Ransom
Negro Quarter
King Edward in Paris Sees Quiet Sunday Crowd
King Edward's Paris visit continued with a calm Sunday. He walked to church with Sir Edmund J. Monson as crowds along the route offered mild expressions of goodwill. The English chapel was adorned with flowers and plants.
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Paris
Edward
Edmund J. Monson
Triple tragedy shocks Bristol area in Texas
News from Bristol, ten miles north of Ennis, reports a brutal family massacre. Mrs Lineburger and her son were found slain with an ax, while husband W C Lineburger was later found on his farm four miles away with a self-inflicted shotgun wound.
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Ennis
Tex
Bristol
Roosevelt Visit Denials Reply To Discourtesy Claims
Denials from Gen. Corbin Gov. Odell President Francis and others rebut reports that President Roosevelt was discourteously treated during his St. Louis visit.
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St. Louis
Gen. Corbin
Gov
Odell
Francis
Roosevelt
Court Martial Closes as Capt Hartmann Likely Acquitted
Manila May 4 The court martial of Capt Carl F Hartmann signal corps accused of embezzling government property has concluded and it is believed he has been acquitted.
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Manila
Carl F. Hartmann
Signal Corps
Defective Japanese Built Vessels Suspended by Coast Guard
Three vessels for the coast guard fleet built in Japan are found defective. The government may accept them with a partial price withholding.
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Manila
Coast Guard
Japan
Priest Arrest Sparks Bloodhound Evidence In Reichlin Murder
Lorain Ohio May 4 Rev Charles Reichlin brother of Agatha Reichlin murdered Friday night condemns authorities arrest of Rev Ferdinand Walser on murder charge. Bloodhounds traced scent from Miss Reichlin's bed to Walser's door. Walser denies knowledge, says public opinion harms his reputation. Funeral held Monday. Walser jailed in Elyria awaiting preliminary hearing.
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Lorain, O
Charles Reichlin
St. Joseph's Church
Agatha Reichlin
Ferdinand Walser
Father Reichlin
Miss Reichlin
Father Walser
Kelley’s Island
Walser
Reichlin
Elyria
Reichiin
Death of renowned politician and former baseball player
Philadelphia May 4. John H. J. Sensenderfer a well known democratic politician in the state and once a famous baseball player died at his home in Philadelphia Sunday. He was 55 years old.
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John H. J. Sensenderfer
Philadelphia
Tacloban Postmaster Milne Sentenced for Embezzlement
Manila reports Tacloban post master G Milne was convicted of misappropriating government funds and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
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Manila
CO. G. Milne
Tacloban
Island
Leyte
Remains of Alexander R. Shepard Shipped From Batopilas
The body of Alexander R. Shepard was transported through Chihuahua en route to Washington D C with Mrs. Shepard and other family members. The statement notes the burial plan and travel details.
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Alex R. Shepard
Chihuahua
Mex
Alexander R. Shepard
Batopilas
Washington, D. C
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