German Army and Navy Veterans Meet at Hamilton Ohio
German army and navy veterans held a fully attended event in Hamilton with excursions from multiple directions. A grand concert opened the day, a parade formed under Grand Marshal Franz Kraft, and a banner presentation by the Germania society to the Deutscher Krieger Verein. Bundes Präsident Frank Erling spoke at the grand stand as the night ended with fireworks and a drill.
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Hamilton
Howard
Franz Kraft
Ladies’ Society
Germania
Deutscher _ reiger " Understutzungs Vere
Gustave Burkhardt
Cincinnati
Deutscher Kreiger Bund
North America
Louis Fischer
Lynching Talked Of After Farm Tragedy Near Prattsville
McArthur Ohio August 4 David Morris aged 48 was killed by his son Davis Morris aged 22 on a farm near Prattsville five miles southeast of McArthur. Davis demanded a horse, was refused, struck his father with a railroad tie splinter, causing death within an hour. The son surrendered to the sheriff and was jailed amid widespread excitement and talk of lynching.
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Morris
Eighth Regiment to Run Its Own Camp Train
Columbus reports a novel arrangement for Camp William McKinley Newark where the 8th regiment will assume full control of a train. Col Edward Vollrath organized the troops to act as engine crew including engineer fireman conductor and brakeman. This marks the first time an Ohio militia unit operates its own transport to a summer camp.
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Columbus
William McKinley
Newark
Edward Vollrath
8Th Infantry
Ohio
Eis Ca
National Graduate School of Agriculture closes at Ohio State
The National Graduate School of Agriculture at Ohio State University concluded its four week session on Friday. Officials say the program was a success and it may become a permanent Institute under the American Association of Experiment Stations. Next summer it may relocate to Minnesota or Illinois with about eighty students enrolled.
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Columbus
National Graduate School of Agriculture
Offio State University
American _ Association of Experiment Stations
Minnesota
Illinois
Postal rules change allow mailed silver dollar
The Toledo post office reports a silver dollar unwrapped with the address and a stamp affixed is mailable. A dollar dropped in a local mailbox addressed to a man in an Illinois town was held up, but the coin will be processed as second class matter.
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Columbus, O
Anna Miller
Columbus
William Timmes
Lancaster
Heaven and Earth
Toledo
Illinois
Mayhem charge in Ohio row over girl in Findlay
In Findlay Ohio on August 4 George Reese bit off Ray Price's left ear during a dispute over a girl. The bloody fragment is missing and it is said Reese swallowed it. He is jailed on a charge of mayhem.
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Findlay
Ray Price
George Reese
Reese
Popular Conductor Nimrod Whalen Dies
Nimrod Whalen, a beloved B and O railroad passenger conductor for 40 years, died at his Loveland home Friday morning. He was highly popular and had been involved in only one wreck during his long career.
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Loveland, O
Nimrod Whalen
B. & O. Railroad
Loveland
Coal prices rise in Cleveland on all grades
In Cleveland Ohio on Friday both hard and soft coal prices increased by 25 cents per ton across all grades while coke rose by 60 cents per ton. The advance reflects market shifts affecting local retailers and consumers.
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Cleveland, Q
Post Office Safe Brown in Niles heist
In Warren Ohio on August 2 a Niles post office break in yielded 1600 dollars and 2000 stamps. Three burglars wrecked the safe and room then escaped in a buggy. Authorities pursue leads as the crime draws attention to organized professional thieves.
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Post Office
Brown
Warren
Niles
Drowned While Fishing Near Franklin River Miami Incident
Dale Bennett aged 16 drowned in the Miami river at Franklin while fishing. He tied two heavy min now buckets to himself which dragged him under. Local authorities investigated the fatal accident as a river drownings case.
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Franklin, O
Dale Bennett
Miami River
Drowned in a Cistern in Dayton Shop Owner Found
The body of Cora Rose, owner of a West Dayton machine shop, was found in the bottom of his cistern. Police say he leaped in head first. Coroner Hatcher was notified death may have been an accident linked to somnambulism.
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Dayton, O
Cora Rose
West Dayton
Hatcher
Her Implements of War
Toledo Ohio August first Deputy Sheriff Hurt was attacked by an insane suspect before he could be taken into custody. The assailant hurled a bucket of viscous water during the struggle.
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Toledo
Hurt
Wanax
Bolt of electricity devastates Haskins village
From a clear sky a single bolt struck Haskins, Ohio, melting telephone wires, ripping cross arms, and burning devices. Many residents suffered shocks. James Austin is in critical condition. Panic reigned as fires and fear spread through the street.
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Bowling Green
Aus
Haskins
James Austin
Natural Gas Explosion Hits Dayton Plant
In Dayton Ohio on August 1 a natural gas leak ignited in a Stoddard manufacturing works warehouse. An 85 horsepower engine was being installed when flames swept through the building burning seven workers and threatening three more lives. The cause of ignition remains unknown.
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Dayton
Stoddard Manufacturing Works
McDonough Street
Canal Commission Extended in Ohio to January
Governor Nash extended the life of Ohio's special canal commission until January 1. The body, created by the legislature, will investigate rentals and the advisability of abandoning the southern section of the Ohio canal from Columbus to Portsmouth. The canal question will be studied further.
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Columbus
Nash
Special Canal Commission
Portsmouth
Unusual Disease Death After Fall From Tree
Melvina Townsend of Columbus died at Protestant Hospital from fulminating gangrene poxemia after a fall from a tree that broke her arm. Doctors call it one of the rare diseases, usually linked to smallpox or chickenpox inheritance, with hand-down transmission across generations.
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Columbus
Melvina
Valley
Crossing
Secretary of State announces election appointments in Ohio
Secretary Laylin announced the appointment of all ceremons pergmining with no contest in most counties. Excludes Montgomery, Lucas, Medina and Butler. W. J. Neiderlander is expected to win the Democratic contest in Butler County.
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Boards of Election
Columbus
Laylin
Montgomery
Lucas
Medina
Butler
W. J. Neiderlander
Mon ark Iron and Steel to Locate at Mingo Junction
Steubenville Ohio August 4 The Monarch Iron and Steel Co of Pittsburg will locate at Mingo Junction with a free site. The plant will employ 250 men and include six and twelve inch mills and a bolt factory.
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Mingo Junction
Steubenville, O
Monarch Iron and Steel Co
Pittsburg
Voters narrow Grove City saloon ban by one vote
Columbus Aug 4 The local option election at Grove City ended with a margin of one vote from 192 ballots. Vets supported the measure while saloon keepers argued against it, and the close result determines whether saloons will close.
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Columbus
Vets
Grove City
Wes
Steel Plant Ordered Dismantled in Warren Ohio
The National Steel Tube Co plant in Warren Ohio idle since the combine formation was ordered dismantled. Officials planned removal of equipment during a Friday visit to the site.
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Warren
Ohio
National Steel Tube Co
Railway Cos. Almost Double Their Taxation in Cleveland
Cleveland August 1 The Big and Little Consolidated Railway Cos voluntarily boosted their taxable property almost to double the prior assessment saying the new valuation is fair.
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Cleveland, O
Big
Little Consolidated Railway
Cos
Troop Transfers Shift Units Between Forts in Ohio and Illinois
The 1st battalion of the 20th infantry under Maj. James B. Rogers at the government barracks Columbus is ordered to Ft. Sheridan. The 3d battalion of the 3d infantry at Ft Thomas is ordered to Columbus.
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Columbus
20Th Infantry
James 8. Rogers
Government Barracks
Ft. Sheridan
3D Infantry
Ft Thomas
Fatal Boiler Explosion Hits Bellairie Sawmill
An August 1 boiler explosion at a Bellairie area sawmill on George Neff’s farm killed John Shaw and George Wheeler and fatally injured Chas Supper. The mill was completely demolished.
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Bellairé, O
George Neff
John Shaw
George Wheeler
Chas
House Spiders Harmless and Odd Habits Described
A 19th century overview notes house spiders pose little danger to humans. It details harmless bites, species such as attus familiaris and theridian vulgare, their web use, hunting method, and habit of removing prey remains, while dispelling common fears about tarantulas.
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Attus Familiaris
Trials of Heritage and Precious Silver Delights
A Detroit Free Press remark cites pride in old family lineage and relics, focusing on women who hoard silverware. The piece recalls Miss Martha and Miss Anne obsessively guarding teapots, bowls, and pitchers, even on picnics, sometimes hiring a helper to tote the prized silver.
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Detroit Free Press
Lucy
Lucey
Anne
Making Jelly From Fruit A Guide to Clear Preserves
The article explains jelly making challenges such as overcooking juice or oversweetening, and notes quince with high pectin yields jelly easily. It suggests half a pound of sugar per pint of quince juice for solid clear jelly and advises slightly underripe grapes are best for jelly while very ripe grapes require less sugar.
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N. Y
Nut and Raisin Pie Filling Recipe
A simple filling combines a cupful of nuts and a cupful of raisins to make a unique pie. Cream to a smooth paste, add sugar to taste, spread on crusts, and cover with whipped cream. Ladies' World, New York.
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Ladies’ World
New York
Mountain Dew Cake Recipe Note From Detroit Free Press
One cup sugar and one tablespoon butter or four tablespoons cream. Use white of one egg and two thirds cup milk. Mix one and one third cups flour with one and a half level teaspoons baking powder. Detroit Free Press style cake guidance.
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Detroit Free Press
All the Same to Him
A barber comments that the customer’s hair seems to be falling out and offers to save it. The customer replies with indifference, saying he has no use for it. Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Gelatine Frosting Method Published by Boston Globe
Dissolve a tablespoon of gelatine in half a cup of boiling water and strain. Thicken with powdered sugar and flavor with any desired essence. This concise recipe note appears in the Boston Globe, outlining a simple frosting base.
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Boston Globe
Keuka's Peculiar Sawbelly Fish Attracts Anglers
An observant report notes sawbelly fish in Lake Keuka forming vast shoals near the shore at dusk. The small shimmering baits, known as sawbellys, are prized by trout fishermen for their effectiveness, though the fish disappear with night and are rarely seen by day. Seth Green helped popularize their use in fishing lore.
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New York State
New York
Stout
Lake Keuka
Seth Green
Sleep Walking and Sleep Talking Across the Brain
A discussion on sleep physiology notes that body muscles may work while the brain does not sleep. Experiments with 200 college students show 47 percent of men and 37 percent of women talk in their sleep, with many awake enough to answer questions. Younger people show higher incidence, and senses can remain active during sleep.
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Speir, Armstrong
Villain Shown False in Stage Romance in Portland
A blonde petite heroine confronts a wolf in sheep's clothing on stage as the hero arrives in the fifth act. The audience hisses the villain and cheers a union of two hearts, marking a melodramatic ending in Portland Oregon.
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Vilain
Thas
Portland
Oregon
Merely a Joke Gusher and Wife Quote in Frantic Text
A garbled snippet from the Detroit Free Press presents a jokey exchange about marriage. Nonsensical phrases and stray lines reference a quip about saying I never got married. The fragment hints at a humorous aside in a column or chatty item.
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Detroit Free Presse
Wonderful Avenue of Trees in Japan
A New York Sun summary notes a 1 mile long avenue in Japan with cryptomeria trees. Each tree is a perfect specimen, straight and tall, ranging from 130 to 150 feet in height and 12 to 45 feet in circumference. The avenue runs from Namida to Nikko.
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Japan
Namida
Nikko
N. Y. Sun
Incomes of boyhood days in central Illinois
The memoir recalls how farm boys earned money in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by selling junk, furs, and birds. Entries show iron and copper sales, mink skins, coon hides, and mocking birds, funding Fourth of July celebrations and circuses. The piece notes the shift in value of items over time and the varied early incomes of enterprising youths.
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Illipois
Mammoth Wine Cooler at Windsor Belongs to the King
Londor News notes the largest wine cooler sits at Windsor and is royal property made for George IV. The contraption is described as large enough for two men to sit inside with ease.
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Windsor
George IV
Londor News
Racket O Grady What's all the noise in th' parlor
Bridget says the racket is a ping pong set in the parlor drawing Detroit Free Press tone.
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O’grady
Prosperity Outlook Bright Despite Mixed Signals
The year ahead shows a very bright outlook with potential for a large harvest and strong industrial demand for iron and steel. Business confidence is evident in mercantile circles and collections are strong, indicating widespread willingness to meet obligations. Money activity mirrors this optimism, with a historic surge in national confidence.
View of Westerners Sparks Nightly Dining Dispute
A New York Tribune tale quotes a spinster landlady at a boarders meeting criticizing westerners as too forward while carving mutton. Her nephew and a campaigning officeholder counter with remarks about soup and California hospitality, sparking a tense, humorous exchange about manners.
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West
New York Tribune
California
Interchangeable mileage ticket for New York Central routes
The Albany Argus reports a two cent per mile interchangeable mileage ticket valid on over 6000 miles of rail east of Buffalo. It covers major lines including New York Central & Hudson River and its branches, and is usable by one person or a dozen with no usage limit. It also accepts passage on several connecting lines and requires no rebates or ownership proof.
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New York Central
Buffalo
Hudson River
Rome
Watertown
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Central Railroad of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg & Eastern Railroad
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Atlantic City Railroad
The
Albany Argus
When Engagement Ends Maggie Refuses Ring Return
The dialogue reveals Maggie refuses to return the diamond ring given by Harry after breaking their engagement though her feelings toward him have faded. Margarethe notes Maggie’s stance remains unchanged toward the ring.
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Maggie
Margarethe
Harry
Youngest dining car superintendent named for courtesy
Not long ago a thousand dollar bequest rewarded a conductor on The Chicago and Alton for courtesy. Now H J Titus, a dining car steward, earned a high Mobile & Ohio Railway official’s praise and appointment as Superintendent Commisary of the Mobile & Ohio. He begins August 15 with Jackson Tennessee as headquarters, at age twenty four.
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Chicago & Alton Railway
H. J. Titus
Alton
Chicago
Mobile & Ohio Railway
Cpt & Alton Railway
Titus
Jackson
Tenn
United States
Not Guilty in SOM Scipation Face Claim
Fragmentary note from Chicago Daily News quotes a disputed statement about a defiant, mis-spelled accusation. The text shows confusion and mockery, mentioning a person named Stan and a claim of authorship denial. The piece resembles a satirical or sensational snippet rather than a full report.
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Chicago Daily ‘News
Union Pacific Engineering Hope for Safer, Straighter Rails
The Brooklyn Eagle praises Union Pacific for straightening routes and reducing grades, arguing straight roads save costs and improve passenger comfort. It contrasts with other railways plagued by rough trips that cause seasickness and car wear, urging wider adoption of UP’s methods to extend and stabilize the national mileage.
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Union Pacific
Brooklyn Eagle
Loose Features Teacher You Johnnie What Are You A For
A Chicago Journal caption noted bystanders as a child named Johnnie answers a question with a muted reply about why he did not laugh. The playful caption highlights a cheeky moment in a classroom or family setting with a light tone.
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Johnnie
Chicago Journal
Just as Good Never When You Ask for Cascarets
A health warning notes that true Cascarets tablets are stamped C C C and not sold in bulk. It urges buyers to avoid imitation products sold for extra profit and emphasizes Cascarets’ record sales of over ten million boxes last year.
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C.C.C
Chicken obituary joke prompts dinner table riff
A Baltimore World quip notes a waiter refuses to give dates for a chicken, offering only bread and butter as a humorous take on restaurant timing. The line plays on the phrase dates and food service, reflecting witty newsroom avatar.
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Baltimore World
Central Lines forge flying trains linking hubs and markets
The New York Central Lines deploy extensive fast trains connecting population centers and commercial gateways to strengthen transport and economic ties across regions.
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New York ‘Central
Commodious Market Figures Across Cities Include Prices
The Cincinnati market lists multiple commodities with varied quotes for cattle calves hogs and sheep while flour wheat corn oats rye tobacco and other staples appear with scattered price ranges. Similar figures cover Chicago New York Baltimore Louisville and Indianapolis markets with mixed results across livestock and grains.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Louisville
Indianapolis
Knights Pythias Biennial Meeting Travel Offer
San Francisco hosts the Knights Pythias biennial meeting in August with excursion tickets sold via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway from Chicago to San Francisco or Los Angeles for 50 dollars round trip. Final return is September 30. The railway touts its Short Line status between Chicago and Omaha with two daily through trains, superior Sleeping Car and Dining Car service. Time tables maps and information available from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Knights Pythias
San Francisco
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Chicago
Los Angeles
Chicago, Milwaukee
East
F. A. Miller
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Prattsville
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New York Lake
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Henry Clews
Wall Street
Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
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Chicago Daily News
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
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McNeill & Libby
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Curtis Publishing Company
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Indiana
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Csey
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Toronto
Ont
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Thousand Islands
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Chautauqua Lake
Big Four
J. Lynch
W. P. Beppe
Gen. Pas
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Chad
Michigan
Calon E Gruber
Matt Kemen
Liberty St
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Anakesis
Tribune Salida
Piso
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