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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions year round practice and stock supply with references to crop readiness and vesting. It notes operation length and schedules but lacks clear names, dates, or places. The readable parts suggest farm management topics without concrete events or entities.
Incendiary blast of 250 pounds of dynamite on Burnet Avenue near Avondale damages suburbs and draws witnesses. Joseph Culley sought by police after quarrel with workmen. Mrs. Anna Coors dies two miles away from shock. Over 50,000 visit the site as glass firms mobilize to repair.
Herbert Davisson, 19, confessed to Chief Dundon that he killed Effie Mason in her East Town street room on February 20. He choked her after she refused to return a dollar given to her. He then pawned her watch and later planned to pawn it to his sister in Marion. Jesse Walker, barber, faced police court for second degree murder. Ife was arrested twice on suspicion of causing the death.
Lavrson E Emerson, once clerk of the supreme court, was released from Belmont County jail after posting bond for his appearance. A longtime Belmont county and Sixteenth district political figure, Emerson faced sharp public reaction as friends did not rescue him. He had twice been elected at the state level and was rumored to seek a third term.
Consolidation of Starling Medical College and Ohio Medical University in Columbus filed with the state under the name Starling Ohio Medical College. The Starling is one of the oldest and best regarded in the country, while Ohio Medical University is a newer establishment with a strong reputation.
The Norwegian steamship Thorsdal faced a tiger aboard as it docked at Tampico and later reached Philadelphia. The crew, armed with revolvers, killed the animal after a midnight sighting, preventing further harm as its escape or attack was blocked by a hatch. The tiger, unusually large and well marked, had climbed the ship’s ladder.
A field tested home remedy recommends Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Taken as a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime it is said to force kidney filtration, easing Backache urinary trouble and rheumatism.
A persuasive piece praising solid colored alabastined walls as ideal backgrounds for art and furniture. It warns against wallpaper residues and glue in tinting materials, urging clean plaster, pure materials, and tinting with cold water to ensure a permanent, artistic, sanitary wall that lasts.
W R Timken secretary of the Timken Rotler Bearing Axle Co of Canton returned from New York where he was called in the matter of Leonidas Preston who allegedly obtained 100000 or more through forgery and related acts. Timken believed Preston's assets would realize about 40 cents on the dollar and noted Canton and New York firms are separate. Preston’s peculations totaled 7500 47500 and 50000.
Mrs Katherine Haut, 70, was severely burned at 611 East Third street when attempting to start a fire with coal oil. Her daughter rolled her on the floor and smothered the flames with a blanket. She was taken to the city hospital and may not survive due to age.
In Justice Conley s court Edward Scott a 28 year old mute from Sterling Ir married Miss Cora Kramer 18 of this city. Scott answered questions by lip reading until asked to take the bride. He shook his head No then the justice wrote the words and Scott signed Yes apologetically.
In Lima Ohio agents announced one of the largest deals in the Illinois petroleum field. The New York firm Riddle Morrison sold 30 gushers in Crawford county to date with 2500 barrels daily output and 1000 acres in the Shirepool territory.
Lima Ohio J C Hover a trustee of the Bellefontaine Bridge Co was subpoenaed in the William N Cleveland criminal case to bring all books papers and correspondence. He testified that he searched everywhere but could not find a scrap of paper or a single book and was dismissed.
Ironton Ohio reports the river stage ahead of January flood by about one inch. Damage is minor overall, but about 70 families in West Ironton were forced to move out, having just returned to their homes after prior displacement.
Walter Norman of Zanesville killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor. He lived in the Eighth ward flood district and his act was attributed to despondency over losses from the recent high water.
Harry Throckmorton and James Anderson drowned while crossing the Miami near West Carrollton Ohio in a boat. The craft struck a submerged island and capsized, sinking in the river.
A blaze at Jacob Stern's department store in East Liverpool caused about 15000 dollars in damage. Across the street J B Anderson department store suffered roughly 12000 dollars in fire loss. Insurance covers the losses.
In Dennison Ohio Port Washington James B Remer shot himself after telling his mother he feared his conduct toward a married woman would split a couple. He said he planned to end it all and fired the weapon before his mother could stop him.
In Marietta Ohio two men drowned during a flood. Frank Gilpin fell from a rowboat while rescuing two women and remains missing. Frank Hunter, a teamster, was jolted from his wagon as he helped evacuate residents and perished despite rescue attempts.
The state convention of Ohio Stationary Firemen closed its session in Pabst hall with the election of officers. President A May of Cleveland. first vice Frank Swallow of Cincinnati. second vice Lois Spohn of Columbus. third vice W Watson of Toledo. fourth vice Louis Sauer of Hamilton. fifth vice M W Wagner of Akron. secretary treasurer Louis Biecker of Cincinnati.
In Wellsville Ohio an explosion at brickyard kilns caused by a passing boat killed three Italian workmen. Anger erupts among boatmen as details spark national indignation.
Geo Hosfeld, an engineer at the American Crayon Co. plant in Sandusky, collapsed from inhaling steam when a pipe burst in the engine room. A single blast from the factory whistle saved his life, and he was rescued.
A person fired a shot through the plate-glass front of the Bank of Marysville, the county’s leading financial institution, narrowly missing President Walter C. Fullington.
Samuel Kovat of Lorain shot his bride in a fatal act of jealousy. He killed himself soon after by a revolver blast. Neighbors said he was driven by suspected jealousy as the tragedy unfolded in Nome.
Columbus Ohio report states C W Malley appointed state inspector of orchards and nurseries succeeding A F Burgess who left for a post in Massachusetts. Malley formerly served at the Ohio experimental station Wooster continuing his background in agricultural research.
A doctor quits coffee after health concerns and adopts Postum for four years with lasting benefits. At dinner his cleric brother jokes about old fashioned coffee, noting Postum's rich flavor and lack of coffee poisons. The ad claims a tew days trial proves Postum’s advantages. Furnished by Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
War Department experts state that shells were fired from soldiers’ guns as part of ongoing hostilities. The claim centers on confirmed artillery activity by the forces involved, with officials warning of further engagements and seeking corroborating evidence from field reports.
Washington reports experts from the army ordinance department testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee on shells found in Brownsville streets after the August 13 clash. Taft’s letter to Warren suggests shells came from Springfield rifles held by Company B. Evidence indicates some guns were not issued to enlisteds but stored with the quartermaster sergeant.
Trial updates show prosecutors likely ending their case by Saturday with the carbon copy affidavit from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw admitted in evidence. Defense attorney Delmas and prosecutor Jerome debate cross examination pacing as Justice Fitzgerald prepares to charge the jury. A separate note covers Dr. Dixon criticizing public drinking cups and a humorous Ardmore schoolboy joke.
Mrs. Kate Keim reports three of her children suffered eczema for five months with itchy sores on the head. After visiting the N- Dispensary with little improvement, she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. within weeks the sores faded and heads appeared clear. New York, November 1906.
The 1906 U S tin consumption totaled 42 800 tons with 2 132 tons in stock at year end. Bolivian shipments rose by 3 000 tons, Cornwall by 700 to 1 000 tons, and Australian by 1 000 tons, lifting the European and American supply for the year to about 93 550 tons.
Cincinnati reports the worst high water disaster as a three story brick tenement in the flooded district collapses. Nine dead and nearly as many injured, two bodies recovered, five known and two unknown victims missing, buried under ten feet of water near Front and Plum streets, owned by the Cincinnati Southern Railway Co.
Arthur Preston Green and Charles Rohrer were arrested on the steamer America arriving from Hamburg for attempted smuggling. Diamonds and jewelry valued at 25000 were seized as contraband. Police say they are wanted abroad for a theft of 35000 in jewelry and stones. London authorities notified.
In St Louis on March 19 Dr Julius Weinsberg a noted physician was shot four times and likely fatally wounded by his son Oscar J Weinsberg 18 who had recently left home after learning his stepmother was not his real parent The shooting occurred at the physician's residence following the father's denial of his son's request for business college diplomas and money from the bank.
Two sections of the Eighth street viaduct center collapsed dumping girders superstructure stanchions and construction into Mill Creek. The disaster cuts off traffic to Price Hill Sedamsville and western districts halting streetcar service and threatening water and communications as railroads face disruptions. Local depots and telegraph lines are affected.
The 1814 Thames frost and impassable Channel showed European cold. The record cold stretches back to 1708 09 beginning in October. In 1740 intense cold caused birds to fall dead from the sky.
Charles H. Lord of Dunbarton New Hampshire reports a pine tree on his farm that survived for two hundred years. The tree reached 134 feet in height with a five feet four inch stump, and at sixty feet from the ground measured three feet in diameter.
London report says the White Star liner Suevic ran ashore on Maentere Rock near The Lizard after fog. Two lifeboats launched with others summoned. no loss of life expected. Vessel carries 469 passengers and 160 crew, commanded by Captain Selby, 12500 tons, serving London to Australia via Cape Town.
Investors Refund 77 Association presents a call to owners of unprofitable mining stocks to write for guidance on making them valuable again. The ad cites a New Street address in New ark and includes a philosophical quote attributed to Scovil. It promotes Garfield Tea as a blood purifying herb remedy claimed to improve health and ore wellbeing.
Memphis reports that the thoroughbred stallion Lucky Dog, bred by Darebin and donated by G C Bennett to Governor Vardaman for Mississippi breeding, was burned to death at Oakley Farm after escaping a groom and reentering the burning stable.
In Chicago on March 19 officials finished counting 62 million dollars in the local subtreasury to determine if a 73 thousand dollar shortage found February 20 was due to bookkeeping error. No error was found. the money is believed stolen.
The line notes that some individuals fill idle time by taking initiative, turning boredom into productive or misdirected activity that affects others in visible or humorous ways. It observes human behavior with a playful, reflective tone.
In Managua on March 19, reports say Nicaraguan naval forces seized the port of Trujillo in Honduras. Honduran defenders abandoned artillery rifles and ammunition as they retreated.
In Moldavia districts peasants suffer ongoing excesses and distress. The population telegraphed King Charles and the premier seeking protection and relief from worsening conditions.
Locomotive engineer Herbert E. Spaulding from Longview Texas describes severe sciatic pain from a knee and spine injury. After years of illness and bed rest he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills, saying six boxes let him work again and the pain has not returned. Pills sold by druggists or postpaid at 50 cents per box. six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 19 eight Syrians who fled the pottery blaze and flooded area will be mourned in a single Catholic church funeral service.
In March near Ajaccio France the torpedo boat destroyer Epee rammed Torpedo Boat No 263 while maneuvering without lights. A steam pipe burst killing two men and mortally injuring another. The Epee towed the torpedo boat ashore.
Acting Secretary of War Oliver received a telegram from the Wellsboro West Virginia postmaster and mayor requesting $4000 for relief. Two thirds of Wellsboro residents are described as destitute and in need.
A dispatch from Cucuta Colombia reports a powerful revolution beginning in Tachira Venezuela led by General Juan Pablo Penalosa. The development was received in Willemstad Curacao on March seventeenth.
Trenton March 19 Assemblyman Buck Cumberland proposed legislation to make kidnapping a crime and a high misdemeanor with a penalty of six years in prison following the Marvin boy case.
Hillsdale Michigan March 18 an old couple long in feeble health attempted suicide by wrapping their heads in cloths soaked with chloroform. Only the old woman succeeded in dying others condition not specified.
Two men robbed a jewelry store in the Hotel Hayward building in Los Angeles and escaped with valuables valued between $2,000 and $4,000. The incident occurred as hundreds watched but did not intervene.
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