Seats Collapse At Akron High School Auditorium
Fifteen students, mostly girls, were injured when end seats collapsed during a rehearsal for the Samson oratorio at Central High School. Lumber had been reused and ends worn, with about 400 pupils in the balcony. Most serious injuries included Laura Phillips and Edna Althoft. an investigation will follow.
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Akron
Central High School
Samson
Central
South High
Jeanette Appley
Nettle Nelson
Laura Phillips
Delma Wilhelm
Theoard of Education and School Office
Delos Farm
Doris Christ
Removal threat hits state police and fire chiefs
A flawed civil service bill triggers a statewide risk of summary removal for all police and fire chiefs between August 6 and January 1. The chiefs themselves, trying to defend their posts, caused the error by omitting a sectional number in the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loumons
Wemselves
Secretary Daniels' Order Stands Despite Navy Protests
In WaSsRineIon May 14 the secretary's substitution of right for starboard and left for port for steersmen remains in effect despite naval officers' protests. Daniels affirmed the order will hold until further notice, with the navy's council having lost part of its support for the change.
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Wassrineion
Naval Aorvice
Daniela
C “Ul
Gompers and Mitchell Denied Rehearing
Washington May 24 The district court parts denied a motion for rehearing in the contempt case involving Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor John Mitchell its vice president and Frank Morrison its secretary The court declined to grant a writ of error preventing the lower court from carrying out the sentence and Jackson H Ralston attorney for the defendants expects to file a petition for certiorari with the U S Supreme Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District Part of Appeals
Samuel Gompers
Te American Federation of Labor
Ohn Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Gozpeelton
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Jackson H. Ralston
Killed by Street Car Near Castalia
May 44 edition reports Mrs. Carl Guris of Castalia was struck by an electric street car on Venice road between Sandusky and Castalia and died instantly leaving four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapensay
Ner
Werbesay
Carl Guris
Castalia Geere
Venice Road
Sandusky
Castalia
Cyclist Killed in Lima Park Accident
Cleveland reports the first motordrome accident of the season at Lima park saucer where 23 year old Juline Biren was killed after crashing into a light pole while riding. Biren was described as a novice and was noted to be attempting a practice run at the track.
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Cleveland
Lima Park
Juline Biren
Ate
Biren
May Cut Famous Old Astor House in Two
May 24 report states the famous Astor House will close May 29. The Southern half owned by John Jacob Astor’s estate may be demolished by June 15, while plans for the northern half under William Waldorf Astor are unsettled. The Public Service Commission agreed to buy a perpetual easement and build a line to support a new subway, potentially diverting the line to avoid the property.
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Subway
Mission
John Jacob Astor
Broadway
Vesey
William Waldorf Astor
Public Service Commission
William Astor
Barclay Street
Viatrest
Sisson Defends State Rights Over Treaties in Japanese Speech
Representative Sisson of Mississippi argued that treaty making does not override state law. He asserted the United States must resist foreign dictates and retain its land laws, calling for patience and cool heads to reach amicable understandings with nations including England, France, and Germany.
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Washington
Sisson
Mississippi
England
France
Germany
Insane Woman Burns House After Killing Babe
In Roledo on May 24 a violently insane woman identified as Mrs Jerome Harris killed a baby in her home then wounded three other children Nina four Marion four and Pratin four before setting the house on fire Neighbors and several men rescued the children and police hold Mrs Harris for psychiatric evaluation
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Roledo
Jerome Harris
Nina
Marion
Pratin
Harris
Farmers Rush Wool to Market Amid Tariff Fears
Findlay Ohio May 24 farmers rush wool crop to market as tariff fears threaten prices. Prices today range 12 to 20 cents per pound, down from 18 to 30 cents previously. The note also mentions a Gambier visit by Mr and Mrs Herman Cliff and local residents Hattie Keigley Eva Gorsuch and Dr Garritom's niece Rings.
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Findlay
H: S
Herman Cliff
Gambier
Mr. Vernon
Hattie Keigley
Mt. Vernon
Eva. Gorsuch
Garritom
Rings Here
Yues News, Herald
Try to Connect Wood with Dynamite Plot in Trial
Benton May 24. District Attorney Pelletier linked President William M. Wood of American Woolen Co to a dynamite plot amid a trial, presenting vouchers showing 2605 dollars payments to Frederick B. Atteaux and others. The evidence suggested Wood showed no interest when dynamite was found in Lawrence.
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Benton
Dietrict
Pelletier
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Lawren
Frederick B. Atteaux
Woolen Company
Wood
Lawrence
Leonard Aaa Ik
Nce
Itisema
Etrike
Anhut Sentenced In Thaw Bribery Case
New York May 84 Attorney John W Anhut convicted of offering a bribe to the former superintendent for the release of Mary Thaw. He is sentenced to a prison term of at least two years and not more than four years.
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Anhut
Thaw
New York
John W. Anhut
Matteawam
Marry K. Thaw
Bing Bing Prisgiy
Milk Wagon Kills Child in Hyde Park
Cincinnati report states three year old Mildred Wilmes was instantly killed when a milk delivery wagon ran over her in the street in front of her home at Hyde Park. In a separate item from Eagle Pass, 100 constitutionalist federals were ambushed and killed near Sacramento, Mexico, as leaders reported. Carvo, once a supporter of Orozao, led the federals at Sacramento, winning control of towns between Saltilo and Monclova.
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Cincinnati
Mildred Wilmes
Hyde Park
Eagle Paws
Sacramento
Mexico
Constitutionaliata
Constituiionaliat
Carvo
Orozao
Federala
Constitutionaliats
Saltilo
Monclova
Man's boast costs life in fatal chest blow in Cleveland
Cleveland in May 24 tragedy follows John Podack age 20 who bragged of strength and allowed Edward Casikalics to strike him in the solar plexus. Podack collapsed and died. The report notes Mr. Sherman Zelalott made a brief trip to Akron Friday morning.
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Cleveland
John Podack
Edward Casikalics
Casikalice
Podack
Sherman Zelalott
Akron
Solons Agitated Over Free Wool and Sugar Debate
Washington May 24 Wool and sugar dominate senate finance committee discussions amid rumors of shifts in tariff policy. Senator Walsh of Montana condemns free wool and sugar, prompting talk of party splits and potential tie breaking votes by Vice President Marshall. Debate centers on free wool and adjustments to pig iron and ferro manganese in the metal schedule, with Underwood bill provisions under review.
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Washington
Senate
Walsh
Montana
Ransdell and
Thornton
Louisiana
Marshall
Poindexter
Ers
Walah Rhoud
William Whitman
Star
Whitman
Jones
House
Btone
Couple in Erie Tragedy Ends Love Imprisoned
Jacob Demerie mortally wounded himself after shooting Marie James in her home. He died two hours later in hospital. Reported that James had promised marriage but later refused. Demerie held a wedding ring and a revolver when found.
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Sulter
Erie
Jacob Demerie
Marie James
Demerie
Mise James
Tragic Quarrel in Marigold Ends in Two Dead
A trivial quarrel between Marion Henry and Law led to two deaths and four serious injuries in Marigold on May 24. Brothers William and Jake McMullin died. injured include Marion Henry Jr, Henry Jr, D J Breen, and Law. All parties are prominent local residents.
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Marigold
Marion Henry
Law
William McMullin
Jake McMullin
Henry, Jr
D. J. Breen
Explosion Toll Tops Twelve in Buenos Aires Gas Works
An explosion at the gas works near the harbor in Buenos Ayres on May 24 killed twelve people and wounded twenty. Investigating authorities trace the blast to the gas facility and are examining the cause. The incident occurred during routine operations, drawing a large crowd and prompting emergency response crews.
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Buenos Ayres
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Ken
Clara Lloyd
Tb Man Nelson
Velma Wilhelm
Margaret Guinter
Edna Althoft
Florence Duvall
Grace Wild
Be Lefkortix
Myrtle Wild
Doris Jones
Ruth Zimmerman
Jeannette Atlay
SEC. Daniels
Gompers
Mitchell
Port Williams
Ont
Bned
Great Lakes
Western
Brz Dock and Ship Building Company
Navigation Company
Fesideata
Banner
Ada
Babe
Administration
the Standard Oil CO
Columbus
Cinciana
Colgate’s Powder
Clark
Nyal
Williams
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