First Ballot by Midnight at Democratic Convention
Baltimore June 27 The Democratic National convention opens amid contests over South Dakota and Illinois. Clark Bryan and Wilson supporters parade as delegates arrive. Luke Lea vows to fight contested seats while negotiations aim for compromise. Bryan claims the fight against conservatives won though platform work continues. Wilson expected around 225 votes on first ballot with shifts possible by third ballot. Harmon denies withdrawal and Bryan-O Gorman work on platform proceeds others remain uncertain.
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South Dakota
Illinois
Ollie James
Jamen
Baltimore
Boon
Wilson
Clark
Bryan
Luke Lea
Tonanesce
The
Progressives
South Dakota Contests Split Delegates Amid Wilson Rally
The South Dakota contest shows three tickets, Wilson Bryan Clark and a Clark ticket with Wilson leading on first ballots. Demonstrations erupt as delegates cheer Wilson Baldwin and Clark while banners circulate and songs echo through the Baltimore hall. Roll call proceeds with Wilson delegates from South Dakota winning 639 to 415, signaling a shift as the filmote contest is abandoned and Hearst loses state control to Sullivan.
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Wilson
Baltimore
South Dakota
Gallerien
Underwood
Clark
Baldwin
Perry Clemens
Hamilton
Kansas
Davie
Chicago
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Filinote
Hearst
Sullivan
Missionary Convention Ends At Gay Street Church
The Afth annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society Mt. Vernon district North Ohio Conference closed at 11 o'clock Thursday morning in Gay Street M E Church Mt. Vernon. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs B W Wager Millersburg Vice President Mrs F R Martin Roscoe Corresponding Secretary Mrs G H Hoard Mt. Vernon Recording Secretary Miss H S Briarwood Gambier Treasurer Mrs H M Lybarger Mt. Vernon Literature Secretary Mrs Strohm Millersburg Mite-box Secretary Mrs Finley Clerk.
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Afth
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Mt. Vernon
North Ohio
Gay Street
M. E
Mre
B. W. Wager
Millersburg
F. R. Martin
Roscoe
G. H. Hoard
Mise H
Briarwood
Gambier
Vernon Man Wins Prize In Cleveland Contest
Dr Fred L Bingrey of this city won a 19500 jot prize for the city of Cleveland in a newspaper contest. Mr B W Breece and Mr William Bancing of this city each won a candy box. Over three thousand contestants entered. Mr Lawrence Mitchell of Lock left for Coppentah Washington to visit Mr Hildreth Lartmore for several weeks.
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Cleveland
Fred L. Bingrey
B. W. Breece
William Bancing
Gingrey
Lawrence Mitchell
Lock
Coppentah
Washington
Hildreth Lartmore
Two Judges in the City Adjoin May Term Day
Two judges in the city adjourn the May term without day, ending current proceedings. The move leaves cases pending as officials set next steps.
Will filings and court actions in Mt Vernon area
The Lalomon Will and other probate items appear as notices in Knox and Clinton townships. Cases include Tucker vs Whitney heard by Judge Mansfeld with Judge Wickham present, and executors John Cooper and William Sapp suing Ray W Pharis et al for 150 dollars plus six percent interest. Distributive accounts and guardianship appraisals are listed, with estates of Mary M Van Nostrand and Elva M Van Nostrand referenced.
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Common Pleas Court
Mt. Vernon
Dudes Mansfield
Cha Cory
Tucker Vs. Whitney
Wickham
Delaware
Mansfeld
Mansfield
John Cooper
William Sapp
Amanda B. Coper
Court of Common Pleas
Knox County
Ray W. Pharis
Mabel Pharis
George Coyner
William M
William G. Koons
Loveridge Vs. Evans
John and
D. C. Baxter
Mary M. van Nostrand
Supreme Court action on Dean law ticket independence
A case filed today in the Ohio supreme court from Cleveland tests the Dean law that requires all judicial candidates to run on an independent ticket. The dispute centers on constitutionality and the method of naming candidates for judicial office.
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Supreme Court
Columbus
Cleveland
Maccabees to Bold Fourth of July Rally at Hiawatha Park
The Maccabees Tents of Knox and nearby counties announce a July Fourth gathering at Hiawatha Park to honor families within fifty miles of Mt. Vernon. Events run all day from 9 a.m. with baseball games, contests, prizes for largest delegation and family, a band concert, speeches, and a firework display at 9 p.m. Admission is free. attendees urged to bring baskets.
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Hiawatha Park
Maccabees
Knox
Mt. Vernon
Brandon
Mt. Liberty
Independents
Coopers
Mascabers
Knight
Indy
Arista
L. B. Stoler
R. K
Detroit
L. Young
Norwalk
Ladibe
Ohio
Apeak
Dogs Thrown From Window Spark Pet Cruelty Arrest
Mary Rumley divorced wife of Brooks Buffington was arrested in Pittsburgh for allegedly tossing dogs from a third story window. Jennie Stein, whose poodle was killed, reports many neighborhood pets have vanished. Humane Society agent Lightcap seeks her arrest as a hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Mary Rumley
Brooks Buffington
John Mitchell
Jennie Stain
Rumley
Mrs. Rumley
Mrs. Stein
Must Die in Electric Chair for Kel after Killing Sicilians
Columbus June 27 Demink Bel vaggio and Rocco Kinsworth were convicted of killing three Sicilians at Kelley’s Island last September. The Supreme Court this Thursday morning denied their applications to set aside the death penalty.
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Ghair Columbus
Demink Belvaggio
Rocco Kins
Kelley's Island
Supreme Court
Rousseau love letter revealed in centenary feature
Paris June 27 A remarked autographed letter by Jean Jacques Rousseau on love surfaces in connection with the Rousseau centenary. Written in 1750 to Deleyre the note admonishes love as illusion while noting the ink may not alter faith. The missive shows Rousseau’s playful yet stern stance on romantic promises and passion.
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Paris
Jean Jacques Rouewan
Han Just Leon
Critica
Ierst
Deleyre
Comte de Choisouris
Rousseau
Montmorency
Madame Depiney
Jost
France Left At Calera Shovels Canal Material In Culebra
Report details ongoing canal work through Culebra Cut with a steam shovel removing an extensive dump near Cerro and Culebra. May excavation totals and progress on breakwater trestles, Porto Bello quarry output, and new rock placing barges. Also notes air chamber tests for lock gates improving buoyancy and hinge relief.
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Culebra
Cerro
Atlantic Entrance
Canal
Porto Bello
Toro Point
Cristobal Dry Dock
Obituary notices from Mt Vernon area deaths
Andrew H Tilton of 124 East Sugar street died at Grant hospital in Columbia after weeks of illness from cancer. He was in his tenth year and survived by son Ray Tilton. Funeral arrangements at Osborn home with Joe Hooker Post No 21 G A R to oversee services at Mt. Vernon. Interment at Mound View cemetery. Augustus Marvin’s remains brought to Mt Vernon for chapel funeral conducted by Joe Hooker Post No 21 G A R. Mrs B D Goodell of Columbus, mother of R B Goodell, dies at 8:30 am aged over 73. Remains taken to Gambier Oak cemetery for burial. Marie Elin Woollson Pipes dies at Mt. Vernon hospital after illness. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Walker officiating. Interment in Oak cemetery Gambier.
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Andrew H. Tilton
East Sugar Street
Grant Hospital
Columbia
Ray Tilton
New Mexico
Charles Osborn
West High Street
Osborn
Joe Hooker
G. AR
Mound View Cemetery
Post
4Th
Tilton
Bee
Johnston Press
Elin Woollson Pipes
Ells Woollson Pipes
East Front Street
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Charles Pipes
Warner Pipes
George Pipes
Velock
Walker
Oak Cemetery
Gambieroo
Augustus Marvin
Mt Vernon
Chappelear, Kauffman & Co
BD. Goodell
D. Goodell
R. B. Goodell
Columbus
Onssos
Photo M Schweitzer Used in Window Display
A Newark Advo cate reports Union Clothing on West Main street uses a photo collage of big league players including Al Schweitzer in a summer window display. The arrangement features uniforms and baseball gear such as bats gloves and masks to attract customers. Bohweltzer’s shows the outfielder sprinting around the bases as a highlight in the display.
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al Schweitzer
Newark
Union Clothing
West Main Street
Bohweltzer
Molder
Schweltner
Memphis
Southern Association
Hoover Rowlands Co increases capital to half a million
The Hoover Rowlands Co lowers its capital stock to 500000 under governing law. The parent firm coordinates 14 furniture houses across Ohio and Eastern Indiana with Rowlands & Co as a key city unit. Charles H Rowlands serves as general manager, W F Hoover is president, Lowie Hoover holds the same post, and A D Rowlands acts as secretary and treasurer.
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Zanesville
Hoover-Rowlands Co
Ohie
Iowa
Hoover Rowlands Co
Atem
Ohio
Indiana
Lates Gs
Rowlands & Co
Charles H. Rowlands
Thin City
W. F. Hoover
Lima
Lowie Hoover
Hartford City
Ind
A. D. Rowlands
Mansfeld
Nellie Bly Faces Jail Term For Court Contempt
New York June 27 Nellie Bly real name Elizabeth C Seaman former traveler and journalist owner of Iron Clad Manufacturing Company in Brooklyn was fined 2400 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court in a creditors inquiry. A stay until July 1 was granted. The hearing focused on the American Steel Barrel Company alleged as a subsidiary and Bly Seaman’s refusal to produce books.
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New York
Nellie Bly
Elizabeth C. Samman
Iron Clad Manufacturing Company
Brooklyn
United States
Mayer
Seaman
Beaman
Iron Clad
American Steel Barrel Company
Amober
Gam Joan
Tron Clad
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Harmon
Prospecta
Parker
Bryan Baye
Neverthelesse
Bis
Rue
Another & Clark
W. E Church
Vernon Man
Temple of Justice
Lahmon
George Lahmon
Clinton Township
Eliza Lahmon
Morris Township
Gareth Anderson
W. C. Rockwell
Freshwater
Frank Marriott
Bliss
Loveridge
Elva M. van Nostrand
Paracaal
Lake Lawathe Park
Fourth
Jay
Calera
Lacey Corsets
J. S. Ringwalt Co
Photom Schweitzer
Foud
Taugher’s
Drug Store
Pany
Nelle Iy
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