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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1907

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Ohio State Executed Convicted Murderer of Butcher Legg

Howard West alias Thomas Anderson Frank Earl, a convicted murderer from Sidney Ohio, was electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary. Gov. Harris refused commutation despite last appeals by W H Frazier and Wm D Yerger. Earl reportedly protested his innocence, collapsed, and had a history of violent conduct at a reform school. He embraced religion at the end and was attended by Protestant and Catholic chaplains.

Columbus, O Howard West Washington, D. C Thomas Anderson Illinois Frank Earl Cincinnati Wm. Legg Sidney Ohio Penitentiary W. H. Frazier Rescue Home For Men Wm. D. Yerger Brotherhood of Man Earl

Ohio waterways plan seeks 4960000 for maintenance and repairs

Columbus report to Gov Harris shows public works board requesting 4961500 for next year to maintain and improve the Ohio canal system. The plan divides 281000 into the northern Ohio canal and 215150 into the Erie and other segments, aiming to finish contracts from Lake Erie to Tuscarawas. Total to date nears 13000000 with gross earnings around 17000900 and net earnings near 4000000.

Columbus Board of Public Cleveland Tuscarawas Lake Erie Muskingum Blackwater Ohio Canal

Governor Pardons Houck Brother of Politician Released

Columbus Ohio George Houck a brother of Lewis F Houck a known democratic politician and candidate for lieutenant governor with the late Gov Pattison was released from the penitentiary He served a life sentence and his release was approved by Gov Harris The crime was the murder of Mrs Sarah Hess in Knox county in 1901 There were grave doubts of his guilt He has been a model prisoner and maintained his innocence He will go to Colorado to spend time on a ranch

Columbus Sarah Hess Knox County

Needle Lady Dies After Swallowing 144 Needles

New York reports Molly Desmond known as the Needle Lady is dying in Fordham hospital after her 26th operation to remove needles swallowed during a period of despair over marital troubles. Doctors could not locate eight remaining needles despite X rays and magnets, and she deteriorated despite interventions.

New York Molly Desmond Manhattan Bronx Fordham Hospital Nature Mrs. Desmonda Fordham Bellevue Hospitals Desmond

Steel Men Discuss Trade Price Revision Amid Talks

New York authorities report ongoing meetings among United States Steel Corporation department heads and a forthcoming general conference of the steel association representing about 90 percent of the industry. They anticipate price reductions on sheet bars billets and tin plates with a key focus on finalizing a steel rail price basis. A planned reduction in tin plate prices is also expected following a large Can Co order tied to a recent contract with the California Fruit Packers association.

New York United States Steel Corporation Great Corporation General Co-Operative Committee Steel and Iron Industries Steel Association Mennessen American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Sharon American Can Co California Fruit Packers’ Association Can Company

Heirs Contest Jeremiah Bender Will Over Coercion Claim

In Canton Ohio attorneys filed a petition on behalf of the heirs of Jeremiah Bender of Stark County to set aside his last will and codicil alleging coercion and undue influence. Nathan E. Moffit serve as executor with Frederick Keiffer and Margaret Ricksucker named defendants alongside unknown heirs. The estate valued at 125000 includes realty worth 19000 and 16000 farms given to Keiffer and Ricksucker respectively with heirs residing in Ohio Indiana West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York.

Bender Canton Jeremiah Bender Stark County Nathan E. Moffit Frederick Keiffer Margaret Ricksucker Navarre West Massillon Ohio Indiana West Virginia Pennsylvania New York

Wilberforce University Trustees Report Shows 443 Students

The annual report lists 443 students for the past year. College expenses totaled 23,366.19 dollars with 4,600 from tuition and the rest from donations. The combined departments cost 39,398.46 dollars while 11,200 is requested from the assembly for support and 31,040 for betterments.

Ng Ste Svol ASRS ZA Columbus Board of Trustees Wilberforce University

Tobacco note warns against purchases in Adams county

A note received by W. E. Spencer, agent for the American Tobacco Co., asks people not to buy or advance money on any tobacco crop in Adams county. It is signed by I. D. Young, secretary, and has been forwarded to company headquarters.

Manchester Adams County W. E. Spencer American Tobacco Co

Dayton Woman Leah Gilman Dies After Murder Trial

Mrs. Leah Gilman of Dayton Ohio, mother of Dona Gilman, who was the victim in a sensational murder case a year ago, died at her home. She had been twice charged with her daughter's murder and was exonerated both times.

Dayton, _ O Leah Gilman Dona Gilman

Receiver For Dry Goods. Steubenville Man Takes Charge

H. L. May, Esq., acting as receiver, assumed control of the dry goods store of Jonas Miller in Steubenville Ohio on involuntary bankruptcy proceedings filed by Arbuthnot Stephenson & Co of Pittsburgh.

Steubenville, O H. L. May Jonas Miller Arbuthnot,Stephenson & Co Pittsburg

Oil Judgment Soon In State vs Manhattan Oil Co

Findlay Ohio circuit court said a ruling in the case of the state against Manhattan Oil Co. would be announced at the regular term of court in Marion or Upper Sandusky.

Findlay, O Circuit Court Manhattan Oil Co Marion Upper Sandusky

Trotting Driver Dead in Lima Ohio

Lima trotting circles mourn the death of E. Hill a renowned light harness reinsman who campaigned winning stables for a decade until this season and died here from consumption preserving his legacy in Ohio racing history.

Lima

Fullington Seeks State Auditor Nomination in Ohio

Marysville, Ohio Maj. E. M. Fullington, long time deputy auditor and head of the bureau of public accounting, announced his candidacy for state auditor pending Republican convention decision.

Fullington Marysville E. M. Fullington Bureau of Public Accounting

Five Hundred Added to Lorain Shipyard Force

Five hundred men were added to the labor at the American Ship Building Co plant in Lorain, bringing total workers to eight hundred. The plant had shut six weeks earlier due to the money panic affecting operations.

Lorain

Telephoneman shocked by live wire in Newark

Charles Swigert a telephone lineman was jolted by a live wire on a pole as 2500 volts passed through him. His brother rescued him while about 1000 spectators watched. He suffered severe burns but is expected to recover.

Newark Chas. Swigert Adm Saito Japan Evens

Entitled to Divorce Allegations From Wife in Suit

Allegations in a divorce suit claim the husband rarely left bed before 3 pm and went unbathed from August 1906 to February 1907, presented by Mrs Frank Porter.

Akwon Frank Porter

A Farmer's Lucky Find on the Railroad Tracks

Eli Dishen, a farmer near the city, found a half buried money roll along the C L N railroad. The stash contained nearly 1500 dollars in old frayed bills from 1 to 20 denominations issued by state banks between 1819 and 1865. The First National Bank verified the notes, some banks now defunct, making certain bills potentially worth less.

Mason, C Eli Dishen Dishen First National Bank

Akron Woman Shot by Husband in Barbertown Accident

Mrs. John Wilson of Barbertown is dying from a pistol wound to the abdomen after her husband allegedly cried I am going to kill you and then myself and fired. He did not shoot himself. her brother handed him to police. Mrs. Wilson is 18 and married last July after frequent quarrels.

Akron John Wilson Barberton

Dayton receiver authorized to pay towboat claim

Dayton Ohio receiver H. L. Newell of the Friend Paper Co. was authorized by the court to settle the St. Louis Towboat Co. claim for 4250 dollars and to pay the premium on 763000 dollars of insurance. The towboat charge covered transportation of wood used in paper manufacture.

Dayton, C H. L. Newell Friend Paper Co St. Louis

Rural mail carrier causes coffee pot scalding accident

In Springfield Ohio a rural mail carrier attempting to warm his boots near a stove dropped a coffee pot into his child’s lap. The 41 year old child suffered fatal scalds from the accident.

Springfield D. J. Blackman

Directors blamed for Glenville Bank funds loss in Cleveland petition

In Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs May J Penhollow filed a common pleas court petition on behalf of herself and other depositors charging negligence of Glenville Banking and Trust Co directors led to funds being wasted. The action names the bank and seeks relief for depositors.

Cleveland, O Glenville Banking and Trust Co Common Pleas Court May J. Penhollow

Escapee Farcas Shoots Self During Flight Home

Charles Farcas, 37, escaped from Cleveland city workhouse and fled to his house pursued by officers. He forced entry, seized a revolver, and fatally shot himself in the head before authorities could reach him.

Cleveland Chas. Farcas

Ironton man escapes hospital inmate drowns in river

Ironton Ohio Grover Howell escaped from the epileptic hospital at Gallipolis and knocked Zack Monday from the steamer Greyhound into the Ohio River. Monday, a Cincinnati resident, drowned. Howell is jailed in Ironton.

Ironton, O Grover Howell Gallipolis Zack Monday Greyhound Monday Cincinnati Howell Ironton

Codification Commission Costs Reported for Ohio

Ohio annual report to Governor Harris shows the codification commission spent 29780.66 dollars for the past year. About 12000 dollars went to salaries. The figures outline the state’s expenditure on legal code modernization and staff.

Ohio Colvenbus Harris

Bauer Embezzlement Case Jury Fails to Agree

Springfield judge reports the jury in the Bauer embezzlement case was excused after eleven members favored acquittal and one favored conviction. Bauer faced charges of embezzling city funds.

Springfield, O Cc. Bauer Bauer

Towboat Alice Brown Sinks With 100000 Bushels Coal

Gallipolis Ohio reports the towboat Alice Brown of River Coa Co Pittsburgh struck a river bank near Pomeroy and went down carrying about 100000 bushels of coal for shipment to the south.

Gallipolis Alice Brown

Welcome for fleet as Japan praises United States help

A dispatch from the Pacific bound fleet says the ships are 600 miles east of Jupiter Inlet with speed at eleven knots, in double column formation, under perfect weather. Japanese officials ridicule trouble with the United States and express appreciation for America’s aid as the voyage nears.

Tokyo Japan Pacific America Far East Viscount Hayashi RosJestvensky New York Count Togo United States Savannah Burrelle Jupiter Inlet

Mines Kill 22840 in 17 Years Across U S

Government examined mine safety reports show U S mines kill three times more per 1000 workers than European mines. In 17 years 22 840 miners died, with fatal accidents now doubling 1905. In 1906 2861 killed or injured, 4860 injured, asGarfield commission studies seek causes. Navy contact notes friendly Japan welcome for American fleet.

Washington United States Garfield Interior Department

Supreme Court upholds cigarette act scope in Illinois

Springfield, Ill Dec 19 The supreme court ruled the anti cigarette act does not ban cigarettes made from pure tobacco but prohibits those containing deleterious health substances The decision hinges on the act title An act to regulate the sale of cigarettes confirming the law targets harmful additives.

Springfield, Ill Supreme Court

Pittsburg Woman Acquitted of Embezzling Hospital Funds

Bertha A. Goodwin was cleared in criminal court after being accused of embezzling money she had collected for Pitts burg hospital. She fled the city when charges were filed and was later arrested in Newburyport Massachusetts wearing male clothing.

Pittsburg, Pa Bertha A. Goodwin Pittsburg Hospital Miss. Goodwin Newburyport Mass

Girl averts disaster on burning bridge near St Peters

Miss Eula Algermissen a 21 year old night telegrapher on the Wabash railroad at St Peters Missouri discovered a long bridge east of the station in flames and halted both a Kansas City bound fast passenger train and a long freight preventing a major wreck.

St. Louis Eulalia Algermissen St. Peters Kansas City

Gouverneur Blanchart offers reward in mob attack near Chat hamville

Baton Rouge Louisiana December 19 Governor Blanchart announces a reward of 1009 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the mob members who attacked Italian laborers near Chathamville resulting in two deaths and injuries to others local authorities coordinate the investigation and security efforts across parishes authorities emphasized upholding law and order and warned against further violence.

Baton Rouge, la Blanchart Chathamville

Nurse killed crossing tracks at Dixmont Hospital

Mary Earley, a trained nurse at Dixmont Hospital for the Insane, was struck by an express train and killed while crossing tracks near Dixmont on December 19. She had been en route to Pittsburg to make Christmas purchases and resided in Morgantown North Carolina.

Pittsburg Mary Earley Dixmont Hospital Dixmont Morgantown N. C

Jews ordered to depart Vladivostok within four days

A Vladivostok dispatch reports Jews must leave within four days while Jewish property holders receive an 18 day period to liquidate assets, prompting widespread concerns across the community and regional officials.

St. Petersburg Vladivostok

Five Thousand Factory Cuts in Pennsylvania Back To Ten Hours

Pennsylvania shop returns to ten hour work days after three week period of reduced hours due to financial strain. The move reverts the 60 hour week to 70 hour weekly standard as economic conditions improve.

Dee Altoona Pennsylvania

Seven Die In Western Pennsylvania Railroad Wreck

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on December 19 a Western Pennsylvania Railway car derailed at a switch near the Fossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Haven, causing seven deaths and wrecking a store.

Hart Connellsville Pensylvania Railway Pennsylvania New Haven

Massive dynamite blast devastates Palermo powder magazine

A major explosion at Palermo's military powder magazine released dynamite, triggering numerous smaller blasts. The town was shaken, flames rose high, and many houses collapsed. About 25 people were killed and 100 injured in the disaster.

Palermo

Laborer Won $25,000 Damages in Supreme Court

Patrick Simpson, a laborer paralyzed from the waist down, won $25,000 damages in a Flushing supreme court trial over an accident at the Trinity building foundation site on 111 Broadway. The 1906 June 27 incident left him with a broken back. the suit against the foundation company had run six days before Justice Aspinwall.

New York Patrick Simpson Trinity Broadway Supreme Court Flushing L. 1 Foundation Company

Diplomant and newspaper man dies on Memphis street

Memphis December 20. While crossing Main street at the intersection of Court avenue Van Leer Park a well known diplomat and newspaper man sank to the sidewalk and died before medical help could arrive. Physicians attributed death to heart failure.

Memphis Tenn Main Street Court Avenue van Leer Park

Blind boat designer injured on Wave ferry trial

Newport Rhode Island December 20 Captain John B Herressoff a renowned blind boat designer was seriously hurt after falling down a hatchway aboard the ferryboat Wave during her government trial run at the torpedo station.

Newport R. I John B. Herressoff

Philadelphia Mint Prepares for Double Eagles Coinage

Philadelphia and year not specified. On December 20, the Philadelphia mint received Treasury orders to halt subsidiary coinage and focus solely on the new double eagle gold coins, signaling a shift in minting priorities.

Philadelphia Treasury Department

Fire Destroys Ve hicle and Harness Co. Building in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville Florida on December 20 a four story building housing the Ve hicle and Harness Co. burned down completely. A neighboring hotel is also on fire and the entire block faces destruction.

Jacksonville Fla Vehicle and Harness Co

Tragic Love Tragedy in Olathe Ends in Double Death

In Olathe Kansas Olive Bartlett, daughter of J J Bartlett a retired farmer, was shot and killed at her home. J Frederick Kastendiek a former sweetheart who had been married to both, killed himself after the shooting. Police say both had prior marriages and a troubled relationship.

Olathe Kan Olive Bartlett J.J. Bartlett J. Frederick Kastendiek

Stitches Put In His Heart Save Johnson From Pneumonia

New York date reports William Johnson survived heart surgery with four stitches, then developed pleural pneumonia at Roosevelt Hospital but is recovering.

New York William Johnson Rooset al

Sunday Rest Law Enforced, Judge Wallace Leads Crackdown

Kansas City reports Judge William H. Wallace, credited with sparking the Sunday observance push, declares Missouri law must be upheld. Indictments tally 1 101 violators, dozens blocked Sunday trade, and actors managers face bonds as the grand jury continues sessions.

Kansas City William H. Wallace Jackson County Criminal Court Wallace Gov. Folk Missouri Judge Wallace

Surgeon's Trap Door Wound Repair Aids Recovery

A patient with a stab wound to the heart underwent a side incision cutting three ribs to form a hinge like trap door. The pericardium had a half inch slit which was sewn, the trap door replaced, and though pneumonia developed after, the man named Johnson is now recovering.

Johnson Johnon

Four Injured in Calera Train Collision

A southbound passenger train collided with a northbound freight train one mile south of Calera on the Louisville & Nashville line. Four people were seriously injured including freight engineer J D Hayes and engineer Dave Watts. mail clerk Shea and tramp J D Long were among the injured. No passengers suffered serious harm.

Calera Ala Louisville & Nashville Railroad J. D Hayes J. D. Long Dave Watts Shea

Collusion Alleged in Terra Cotta Train Wreck Trial

Washington December 21. Assistant District Attorneys Given and Proctor charged collusion between crews of two trains wrecked at Terra Cotta D C last December to blame the tele graph operator at Silver Springs during the trial of Engineer Hildebrand and others Engineer Vermillion of the wrecked local had admitted as much they said.

Washington Terra Cotta D. C Silver Springs Given Proctor Hildebrand Vermillion

Driver Karota Shot in Uniontown Black Hand Threat

Uniontown reporter notes Dominick Karota a brewery truck driver was shot and killed, likely by Black Hand members. Earlier a letter signed Black Hand demanded $500 and Karota refused to pay, leading to the fatal warning.

Uniontown Dominick Karota Black Hand Karota

Rapid Transit Co Plans Car Barn Cat Deliveries

Philadelphia December 21 The Rapid Transit Co facing a possible strike orders cats to be delivered at car barns The plan to call a strike will be put to a vote by employees.

Philadelphia the Rapid Transit Co

Indicted For Blackmail In Hitchcock Case

New York December 21 Herman Voecks was indicted on blackmail charges tied to stories by young girls about actor Raymond Hitchcock. He was held on 2500 dollars bail.

New York Herman Voecks Raymond Hitchcock Voecks

Emigration Declines From Flume Port on Cunard Ships

The report from Flume Hungary notes a marked drop in emigration to the United States as Cunard steamers sailing for American ports carried empty steerages last week.

Hungary United States Cunard

Murdered His Divorced Wife in Colorado Marietta Case

Sioux City reports T B Lock, a prominent farmer, killed his divorced wife who had moved to Marietta with her new husband after following her 1006 mile distance from Colorado. He then killed himself, driven by her refusal to return to him.

Sioux City Colorado Marietta T. B. Lock Himelf Becase

Gas Law Challenge Upheld by U S District Court

New York report states referee Masten finds the 80 cent gas regulation unfair to companies, with Judge Hough sustaining the act in the United States district court, indicating a legal dispute over pricing policy remains.

New York Masten Hough United States District Court

Sunday observance and labor unions debated in courts

The piece argues that Sunday laws protect labor, citing Justice Field and California judges. It notes workers’ unions endorse Sunday observance as avarice targets the worker’s wages, with Sunday theaters and saloons seen as prime examples of the issue.

Evan Justice Field United States Supreme Court Supreme California Friends of Sunday

Arrayed in Wedding Garments Elopement Ends in Tragedy

Pittsburg report states Elopell Lu cette a 17 year old Russian Jewess who died by suicide at McKeesport home of Christian Blattner after learning her lover would not come to America to marry. She left notes for her employer and for her fiancé in Russia.

Pittsburg Elopell Lucette Christian Blattner Sixth Avenue McKeesport Russia America

Baton Rouge Penitentiary Holds Suspect After Train Incident

In Baton Rouge on December 23, Robert Wesson a Black resident of West Feliciana parish was jailed in the state penitentiary for safekeeping charged with shooting at a passenger train on the Yazoo and Mississippi road. The shooting spree also left Adonis K. Wiidert a Louisiana State University cadet dead at his Bayou Sara home.

Baton Rouge Robert ‘Wesson West Feliciana Parish State Penitentiary Yazoo Mississippi Wsson Adonis K. Wiidert T Louisiana State University Bayou Sara

Richmond Woman Takes Life With Gas Stove Ordeal

In Richmond on December 23, Mrs Ella S Ford cut her throat from ear to ear and then held her head in a gas stove until she suffocated. The home, festooned for Christmas, was described as ready for holiday celebrations at the time of the tragedy.

Richmond Ella Ford

Switch Cause Trains Wreck in Tallapoosa

Train No. 23 on the Southern railway from Atlanta to Birmingham ran into an open switch at Tallapoosa Georgia, killing Engineer Downey of Atlanta and injuring two firemen.

Tallapoosa, Ga Southern Railway Atlanta Birmingham Downey

Joliet Steel Mills to close for holiday week

Joliet NL reports that nearly all departments of the steel mills will close for the holiday week through December 23 to January 1. About 3,000 workers will be affected as the plant suspends operations with a promised resumption on January 1.

Joliet

Nine Firemen Hurt in Big Fire at Globe Dry Goods

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania December 23 Nine firemen sustained injuries as a major blaze at Lang Felt Brothers Globe dry goods store caused about 250000 in damage. Fire started inside the store prompting extensive efforts by local crews.

Wilkesbarre Globe Dry Goods Langfelt Bros

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