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The Harrison News

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Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1907

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Eviction Motive Told For Suspected Fire At Thrash Farm

Columbus report says Minnie Thrash, evicted from her home after her husband died, confessed to setting fire to a barn and house on her brother in law Jess Thrash’s property with two bloodhounds aiding Special Deputy Fire Marshals. Daughters are noted teachers. No warrant yet. The piece ties motive to eviction and family conflict.

Columbus, CO Garrett Fox Hamilton Deweese Minnie. Thrash Canal Winchester Jess B. Thrash Willen Jess

Polls Open to Women for Board of Education Votes

In Columbus Ohio women gain the right to vote at primary elections for the nomination of members to the board of education. They must register and declare party affiliation before voting.

Board of Education Columbus Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections

Child Dies in Bonfire Fire in Columbus Ohio

Four year old Margaret Connett daughter of M D Connett secretary of the Bergin Brady Co. fatally burned when clothing caught fire after making a bonfire. Father mother and brother Harry sustained serious burns trying to save her.

Columbus Margaret Connett M. D. Connett The Bergin Brady Co Harry

Brown's New Job in State Auditor Office

Columbus Ohio Frank Brown of Montgomery county an examiner in the bureau of public accounting has been assigned to a position in the excise bureau of the auditor of state's office He will take the position held by Dexter Agler who has been transferred as a statistician for the office.

Columbus

Rich Pittsburg Man Falls From Steamer and Drowns

William Bivans a 36 year old businessman from Pittsburg Pennsylvania, camping with friends on a bank of the Ohio river near Marietta, fell from a steamer during the night and drowned. His body was recovered and sent to Pittsburg for interment.

Marietta William Bivans Pittsburg Ohio River

Father and daughter clash over warrants in Jackson Center

Bellefontaine resident Marsh Oakley and his 17 year old daughter each applied for warrants against the other at Jackson Center. Miss Oakley alleges her father whipped her with a buggy whip after objecting to mail delivery at the post office. Neither warrant was granted.

Bellefontaine Marsh Oakley Jackson Center Oakley Miss Oakley

Rejected Lover Threatens Duel in Findlay Case

Oliver E. Hanks of Fostoria allegedly wrote Edward E. Wallace a challenge demanding time and place for a duel over a shared love. Prosecutor David filed information charging him with sending threatening letters through the mails. Wallace was the favored suitor of the girl.

Indians Stage Dance Before Editor’s Guest in Upper Sandusky

A group of redskins from a visiting circus performed a dance in front of Editor S. A. Cuneo and in honor of W. Dudley of Washington, D. C., who was a guest of Mr. Cuneo, after a snake dance at Col. Crawford’s monument to display contempt for the dead Indian fighter.

Upper Sandusky Col. Crawford S. A. Cuneo W. Dudley Washington, D.C Cuneo

Steel Mill Tragedies In Youngstown

Two workers died at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co mills in Youngstown Ohio. John Boxie was killed when struck by a train car of iron and Frank Rapofipieh died after a fall from a high platform. A third man sustained injuries.

Youngstown Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co John Boxie Frank Rapofipieh

Woman fatally shot at Akron construction camp

Mrs. Vogin Miskov, 49, who ran a boarding house, was shot by a man at a Lake Erie and Pittsburg road construction camp. He called her to the door and asked for money. she refused and he shot her.

Akron Vogin Miskov New Lake Erie Pittsburg Road

Nurse Held For Murder In Youngstown Shooting

In Youngstown Ohio nurse Sabina Kelly is held for murder after she shot David Job, who died from his wounds. Job was fatally wounded while allegedly forcing attention on Kelly. The case hinges on her claim that Job had been intimate with her 60-year-old mother and spent her money lavishly.

Youngstown David Job Sabina Kelly Miss Kelly

Akron man hangs self in prison using torn overalls

Harry Fletcher, a colored man from Akron, committed suicide in the city jail with strips torn from his overalls. He had been brought from Youngstown days earlier after being charged with criminally assaulting Ella Rowe, a 9 year old colored girl.

Akron Harry Fletcher Fletcher Youngstown Ella Rowe

Banker E. C. Fox Granted Bond After Prison Term

Pomeroy Ohio banker E C Fox of Middleport was released on $2,500 bond after a week in jail on a one year penitentiary sentence. A circuit court hearing on a motion for a new trial is pending.

Pomeroy E. C. Fox Middleport

Infirmary Improvements at Defiance County

The contract to build the new women s building and a residence for the superintendent at Defiance county infirmary was awarded to Clemmer Johnson of Hicksville for 24038 63 dollars. Work to begin immediately.

Defiance, O Defiance County Infirmary Clemmer & Johnson Hicksville

Tragic End to McCormick Con verse Romance in Darien

New York reports a fatal car crash near Stamford that killed Carrie Converse and critically injured Paul McCormick, ending a notorious romance once famed in Poughkeepsie society. Two other women in the buggy were injured. The couple had eloped four years earlier after McCormick, a wealthy heir and speed enthusiast, repeatedly clashed with social expectations.

New York Paul McCormick Carrie Converse Darien New Haven Stamford McCormick McCormick- Converse Poughkeepsie Converse Liberty Hill

Kills Wife After Return From Absence

In New York on August 16 George Waser returned home after four years away and shot his wife who died later. Waser was wounded in the head by his daughter who likely saved others by the violent act. Adeline Langletz and Annie Langletz were arrested.

New York George Waser Wasser Adeline Langletz Annie

Captain Frye at Christian Science inquiry in New Hampshire

Calvin Frye known as the little gray man and closely tied to Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy’s household did not testify as the fourth day of the inquiry into Eddy’s mental capacity opened in Concord New Hampshire. Court discussions covered depositions and rulings on their relevance to the case.

Concord N. H Calvin Frye Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science Leader General Streeter Eddy Gen. Streeter Frye Kelly Attorney Kelly Boston Rufus K. Fe Drom Ss Foley Streeter Noyes

Anarchists Attack Cardinal Del Val in Rome Riots

Rome reports a band of thirty anarchists assaulted Cardinal Merry del Val and Monsignor Kennedy as they rode through Marino. Detectives shielded the carriage. one guard was badly hurt. The anti clerical wave spreads across Italy, with churches burned and prelates attacked. The Vatican defends its policy while preparing a new decree condemning modernist errors.

Rome Cardinal Merry del Val Monsignor Kennedy American College Marino Vatican Italy Quirinal Pius

Telegraph Op Refuses Message as Strike Hits Personal News

Des Moines Aug 16 William Reynolds a telegraph operator at Sioux City refused a stealth message during the strike. He was later summoned by Cedar Rapids on long distance and told his mother was dead an attempt had been made to telegraph him but the Sioux City operator refused. He is distraught at missing his own mother's death notice.

Des Moines William Reynolds Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Union City chosen for Miami Conference annual meeting

The Miami Conference of the United Brethren Church will hold its next annual meeting in Union City Indiana. The initial session was well attended and opened by Bishop Mills.

Union City Ind Dayton Miami The United Brethren Church Bishop Mills

Secretary Thompson files quarterly and Willis tax report

Columbus. Secretary of State Thompson released his quarterly report and the Willis law annual statement showing receipts of 787 462.70 dollars and 67 982.30 dollars for the quarter.

Columbus Thompson

Fair Servant's Charge in Bellefontaine Case

Glen Schroufe aged 17 bound over to the grand jury on a charge of criminal assault on Miss Mary Garber aged 18. Miss Garber was employed at the Schroufe home as a servant.

Bellefontaine O—Glen Schroufe Grand Jury Mary Garber Miss Garber

English operatic baritone dies on ship deck in Sandusky

John Worden of London England, a grand opera baritone, was killed instantly when he fell through a hatch into the hold of the steamer John Harper while in port Sandusky Ohio.

Sandusky John Worden London England John Harper

Convention of Metal Polishers Meets in Cincinnati

The biennial session of the International Union of Metal Polishers Buffers Platers and Brass and Silver Workers is under way at Cosmopolitan Hall Cincinnati. The convention will run for ten days.

Cincinnati Cosmopolitan Hall

Roosevelt Asked to Mediate Telegraphers Strike

A telegram from the Toledo produce exchange asks President Roosevelt to intervene as mediator in the ongoing telegraphers strike.

Roosevelt Toledo Produce Exchange

Ohioan Chief Clerk Appointed at Navy Department

F. S. Curtis of Mt. Vernon Ohio has been named chief clerk of the navy department succeeding the late Benjamin F. Peters.

Ohioan Washington F. S. Curtis Mt. Vernon, O Navy Department Benjamin F. Peters

Trains Kill Streetcar Worker in Columbus

Frank Thrush, a trolleyman on a work train in Columbus, was killed instantly when he fell between two cars and was crushed by the bumpers.

Columbus, O Frank Thrush

Dr De Witte Elected Greek Chair at Miami University

Dr Norman W De Witte, professor of Greek at Washington University St Louis, was elected to Miami university’s chair of Greek recently vacated by Dr W A Eckels. It is reported he will accept the post.

Hamilton, D Norman W. de Witte Washington University St. Louis Miami University W. A. Eckels

Former Kenton Mayor Block Bond Signers Withdraw

Ten citizens signed a $5,000 bond backing ex mayor Thomas B. Block. Two signers have withdrawn. Block faces charges of forging mortgages totaling about $30,000.

Findlay Farmer Dies Urged by Heart Disease in Harvest Field

In Findlay, John Stine aged sixty two collapsed while pitching oats onto a wagon in the harvest field. His son stood nearby. Medical authorities cited heart disease as the presumed cause of death.

Findlay John Stine

Hanna's Mother-in-Law Dies in Cleveland Home

Mrs. Daniel P. Rhodes, mother-in-law of the late Senator Hanna, dies at her Cleveland residence. Her husband was a prominent Democratic politician and a steel and iron magnate.

Hanna Cleveland, O Daniel P. Rhodes Senator Hanna Cecal and Iron

Race With Death Sparks Louisville Line Rescue

Evansville resident John Millstaugh suffered injuries in a railroad crash at Equality Illinois as a special Louisville and Nashville train sped to Evansville in a record breaking race with death to save his life. He may recover.

Evansville Ind John Millstaugh Equality Ill Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Run Down By Motor Car In Middletown

Ellen Boyd aged five, daughter of George Boyd vice president of Merchants' National Bank of Middletown, was run down by an automobile and likely fatally injured. Three ribs were broken.

Middletown Ellen Boyd George Boyd Merchants’ National Bank

Bethel Farmer Found Hanging in Barn Mystery of Death

In Bethel Ohio, William Zugg, a farmer, was found hanging in his barn by workers. He had been dead for hours. The cause is listed as self-inflicted and remains a mystery though he was last seen in good spirits.

Bethel, O William Zugg

Toy Train Fatal in Marietta Ohio

Six year old Willard Smith, son of Robert Smith, fatally burned while playing with a toy train in Marietta Ohio. He lit candles under the train and his clothing caught fire, causing fatal injuries.

Marietta. O Willard Robert Smith

Young Arkansas boy charged with sister’s murder

Andrew Scott aged 10 is jailed in Helena Arkansas charged with killing his 13 year old sister. The coroner's jury verdict says a quarrel after school led to the boy striking with a brick bat causing fatal wounds. He is the youngest prisoner ever held in Arkansas for murder.

Helena Ark Andrew Scott Arkansas Scott

Suit Case Stuffed With Loot Reported in Oldtown

Oldtown Me August 16 16 year old Winfield Marson former Chicopee National Bank clerk Springfield Mass arrested at Bradley near here on charge of stealing about $5000 from the bank on July 29 in possession of a new dress suitcase filled with new ten dollar gold certificates and new treasury notes totaling 4700 dollars

Oldtown Treasury Winfield Marson Chicopee National Bank Springfield Mass Bradley Here

Thunderbolt kills Sergt Major during Missouri guard review

During a violent storm in St Joseph Missouri Sergt Major Miller of Battery A St Louis was struck by lightning and killed while his unit prepared for Gov Folk to review the Missouri national guard at brigade headquarters.

St. Joseph Maj. Miller Battery A St. Louis Cat Brigade Missouri National Guard Folk

Summer Hotel Region Burned in Old Orchard Fire

Old Orchard Maine August 16 nearly half of the town's summer hotel region along the shore was swept by fire. Loss probably amounts to about 500000 dollars. No lives reported lost.

Old Orchard

Explosion at Doemitz dynamite factory kills eight

An explosion at a dynamite factory in Doemitz Germany on August 16 left eight dead, 14 severely injured, 61 lightly injured, with four more missing believed dead. Government and police investigations underway.

Doemitz Germany

Engineer Robert J Johnson Killed in Locomotive Explosion

In St. Louis on August 16 Robert J Johnson engineer on the Iron Mountain Railway was killed by a locomotive explosion at Jordan Mo He was the brother of Police Captain Jas Johnson of the city.

St. Louis Robert J Johnson Iron Mountain Railway Jas. Johnson Jordan Mo

Strung Up by Mob After Confession in Ky

Memphis reports Constable Burrus pursued a mob overpowered him at Maple Kentucky. Will Clifford a 30 year old black man was seized from Burrus, brought near Clifton, and strung up. He confessed to assault and murder of Mrs. Mary Cowan 56, whose body was found in a river the day after she vanished. Clifford was jailed in Tiptonville earlier.

Memphis Tenn Burrus Tiptonville Maple Will Clifford Cliffton Mary Cowan Clifford

Noted Playwright Almost Drowned

George Bernard Shaw the author narrowly escaped drowning while swimming off Lianbedr Merionethshire with a friend The current swept them from shore after a long struggle they reached a distant sandbank utterly exhausted Shaw said he had given up hope and kept swimming to postpone drowning

London George Bernard Shaw Daily Mail Lianbedr Merionethshire Shaw

Iron and Steel Firms Settle Wage Scale in Pittsburgh

Pittsburg Aug 17 The Republic Iron and Steel Co and the Western Bar Iron association agreed to the scale approved by the board of conciliation and signing of the agreement between association and manufacturers will take place soon.

Pittsburg, Pa Republic Iron & Steel Co Western Bar Iron Association Board of Conciliation

Warehouse Fire Damages Baltimore Firms Show $50,000 Loss

The five story warehouse in Baltimore occupied by N. B. Lobe & Co. mattings and rugs and Crottan Lore Co auctioneers of woolens clothing and shoes was damaged by fire on August 17. Estimated loss stands at $50,000 with extensive damage to the jointly occupied building and contents.

Baltimore N. B. Lobe & Co Crottan, Lore Co

Postmaster Finds Black Snake in Mail Pouch

Hopewell Missouri on August 17 Postmaster George F Walton reported a two foot black snake found in a morning train mail pouch. It wriggled across the table as the mail was dumped and Walton killed it with a stick.

Hopewell George F. Walton

Freight wreck under Niagara bridge. no cars plunged

A Grand Trunk freight train derailed on the lower cracked bridge over the Niagara gorge. The bridge suffered damage but no loaded cars entered the whirlpool or rapids.

Niagara Falls Grand Trunk Ceared Niagara Gorge

Nine Hurt In York and Windsor Street Railway Wreck

A York and Windsor street railway crash near Forks left nine injured after a panic driven jump during a signal misunderstanding by motorman S T Beck. Injured include Nora Hollinger left arm broken sprained left ankle Nettie McGuigan spine John Croul arm and face cuts H S Hale back Milton Rheems right leg Philip Gros face cuts Clarence Baker face cuts Lillian Wallick back sprained.

Slay mob action over Wagner assault case at Crawford jail

In Meadville Pennsylvania a mob attacked the courthouse and jail as William H. Wagner, 27, of Lisbon Ohio, faced charges of assaulting Anna Whitehead, 14, daughter of Rev. R. B. Whitehead. Wagner, who confessed, was found buried under railroad ties and taken to safety by Sheriff Marshall and deputies. The case heads to September quarterly session.

Meadville Crawford County William H. Wagner Lisbon R. P. Marshall Wagner Anna Whitehead R. B. Whitehead Gireenville Methodist Episcopal Church Marshall Fassnanl Whitehead Turnersville

Gasoline Tank Explodes on 30-Foot Boat

In Tiverton Rhode Island on August 19 a gasoline tank aboard a 30 foot motor boat on the Seaconner river exploded killing two people and seriously injuring five others. The boat carried 14 youths returning from a trip to Fall River. George Antuya and Lydia Mercier were killed and the injured suffer severe burns.

Tiverton R. I Seaconner River Fall River George Antuya Lydia Mercier

Woman Nurse Falls to Death on Twin Sisters Mountain

Miss Eugenia Goold a 30 year old trained nurse of 232 West Catlin Avenue South Canon City fell from a 200 foot precipice on the north side of Twin Sisters mountain in the Sangre de Christo range eight miles south of Howard Fremont county and was instantly killed. Only one witness Adolphus Latham of Howard witnessed the accident.

Canon City Col Eugenia Goold Catlin ‘Avenue Twin Sisters Mountain Sangre de Christo Range Howard Fremont County Adolphus Latham

Jewish attacks blamed on Bialystock colonel

Aug 19 in Bialystok Russia Col Schoter commander of the military station is charged with organizing and aiding the recent assaults on Jews in the city.

Bialystock Russia Col. Schoter

Schooner Fleetwood Believed Lost at Lake Ontario

Belleville Ont Aug 19 The schooner Fleetwood owned by Capt Clark Taylor of this city is believed to have gone down in Lake Ontario with all hands

Fleetwood Belleville Ont Clark Taylor Lake Ontario

Emma Leach Dead Sister of Younger Brothers

Mrs Emma Leach aged 54 died in Kansas City from injuries sustained in a streetcar accident last Friday. She was sister of Cole Jim and Bob Younger, the noted Younger brothers once linked to the James-Younger gang.

Emma Leach Kansas City Cole Jim Bob Younger James Pandits

Forest fires menace Toulon as troops battle spread

Great fires surround Toulon on all sides threatening two forests. Troops struggle to control the blaze amid high winds, with little success reported so far.

Toulon

Two Seriously Hurt In Albany Auto Crash

In Albany New York on August 19 McKeown of Washington Pennsylvania and Miss Emma R Quinn of Bradford were seriously hurt when their car wreck at Sunnyside. McKeown has a fractured thigh and Quinn suffers a brain concussion.

Albany, N.Y

Two Were Drowned In Des Moines River Accident

Des Moines Aug 19 A canoe capsize on Thompson's Bend near Des Moines River leads to the drowning of Roy Radcliffe and his fiancée who disappeared from sight as help approached.

Des Moines Roy Radcliffe Thompson's Bend Des Moine Rive

Boy Hangs Self While Playing Hangman in Barn

Unity Wisconsin August 20 Ten year old Carl Justman son of Louis Justman died while playing hangman in a barn rope around his neck attached to a staple. The rope slipped and the boy fell from a beam. authorities treat as accidental death during play.

Unity Wis Carl Justman Louis Justman

Japanese in Port McPherson rear taking sketches

Two Japanese were found in the rear of Port McPherson at Atlanta Georgia on August 20 taking views and sketches of buildings and grounds. A former enlisted man alerted authorities who notified the department of the gulf. Officials say no action will be taken unless more discoveries occur.

Atlanta Port McPherson Department of the Gulf Department

Law Declared Valid in San Francisco Mayor Case

The state supreme court sustained the legality of Mayor Schmitz's removal and the appointment of Mayor Taylor in the McKannay salary case, ruling the actions valid.

San Francisco State Supreme Court McKannay Schmitz Taylor

Rice Crop Ruined by Tropical Storm in Bluefields District

Mobile Alabama August 20 A disastrous tropical storm has ruined 50 percent of the rice crop in the Bluefields district. The storm's impact is confirmed with reports citing extensive crop damage and farming disruption across the region.

Mobile Ala Bluefields

Wreck of Train In Cedar Rapids District Injures Twenty

Twenty persons were injured when Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Train No 3 collided with a handcar at Keystone, about 30 miles west of Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 20. The wreck halted service and investigations followed.

Cedar Rapids Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Keystone Here

Engineer killed by bear near Evanston Wyoming

Ogden Utah August 20 James Chapman a famed Union Pacific passenger engineer was killed by a bear near Evanston Wyoming. His face and neck suffered severe claw injuries in the attack.

Ogden Utah James Chapman Union Pacific Evanston

Train Plunges Into Ditch Near Newport

Newport Ark Aug 20 A fast east bound passenger train No 8 from Texarkana toward St Louis on the Iron Mountain Road jumped into a ditch. Reports indicate several persons killed. Conductor Fortner and engineer Williams named among the involved crew.

Newport Ark St Louis Texarkana Iron Mountain Road Fortner Williams

Sheriff shot near Cairo as posse closes in

Desperate Negro reports Sheriff W. W. Trust of Grady township shot twice near Cairo while attempting to arrest Chas. Williams a Black man who fled. Williams eluded capture and a posse is in hot pursuit as of Aug 20.

Thomasville W. W. Trust Grady Township Cairo Chas. Williams Williams

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