Not Guilty Verdict Shocks Canton Jury
Mrs Anna George is freed after a murder trial in Canton Ohio as vigilant visitors and cheering supporters greet her. Jurors spent 23 hours 45 minutes deciding not guilty after 22 ballots. George plans a visit to Hanoverton before deciding her future, with possible seaside vacation. In San Francisco, 3000 recruits and 20 officers will gather at the Presidio for a major replenishment and reception of troops with Col Harbach and Capt Hardin in command.
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Anna George
George D. Saxton
George
Conrad Hotel
San Francisco
Presidio
Harbach
Hardin
18Th Infantry
Tornado Hits Breckenridge Mo Damaging Town Structures
A tornado struck Breckenridge Missouri on April 29 wrecking many small houses and blowing down almost all chimneys. Awnings fire walls and smokestacks were badly damaged. The large flouring mill was unroofed.
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Breckenridge
Oppression of Americans in Bluefields Threatens US Interests
Dispatches from Bluefields Nicaragua warn of deliberate moves by high Nicaraguan officials to curb American business influence in the Mosquito coast. They seek to impose a second import tax to cover about 600000 dollars spent by the government to quell Reyes’ rebellion, with Es t rada sheltered in the US consul's area and Reyes’ treasurer handling duties. US interests in Bluefields reach about two million dollars in gold, prompting the state department to deploy the Detroit man‑of‑war to protect assets and enforce orders.
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Washington
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Nicataghiin
Mosquito Country
Clarence
Reyes
Estrada
United States
Bluefield
State Department
Detroit
Testing Self Government in the Philippines reports
Washington reports that President Schurman conveyed observations from Manila to the state department. The note says the Philippine commission’s proclamation offers maximum concessions, allowing near full local self government under US military supervision to prevent errors by native officials. Progress is seen outside Luzon with native-led local governments and improving attitudes among Filipinos.
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Washington
State Department
Schurman
Philippine Investigating Commission
Adm
Dewey
Otis
Manila
Philippine Commission
United States
Philippines
Luzon
Envoys Admit Army Straits as Surrender Looms
Dispatches from Manila and Washington report envoy talks with Gen Otis and Gen Luna. Envoys discuss duties power and potential ceasefire terms. Officials expect a conference with Washington to decide on war or peace while negotiations center on governance of Manila and Philippines.
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Otis
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Manila
May Day Observances Marked by Flags and Receptions
Boston on May 2 observed Dewey Day with flags flown over national state and city buildings and at prominent business houses. Patriotic societies hosted receptions and many public schools held appropriate exercises.
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Boston
Track walker struck by train in New York tragedy
New York May 2 Charles Neyams a track walker on the elevated railroad was struck by a train Monday and buried to the street several feet below Portions of his body fell on passing pedestrians bruising several of them The accident underscores the danger faced by workers on the elevated lines.
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New York
Charles Neyams
Tornado Deaths In Browning Missouri
Francis Jack and the child of John Sargeant died from injuries suffered in Thursday’s tornado at Browning Missouri. Other injured persons are improving and no additional deaths are anticipated.
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Browning, Mo
Francis Jack
John Sargeant
Supreme Court Denies Invalidity of Commissioners Term Law
Ohio Supreme Court refused to invalidate the 1894 act changing the term of county commissioners, in the case of Ohio ex rel. attorney general v Thomas Dave Brown of Cuyahoga County. The court ruled the challenge was time barred after interim unconstitutional periods and commissioners had served, so the petition was dismissed.
Lightning destroys bedroom in fatal house strike
Lightning struck Edward Blue's house on May 1, demolishing the bed and entering the bedroom where Mrs. Blue lay ill and Mr. Blue administered medicine. The bolt threw both residents to the floor and left them unconscious for a time. They are expected to recover as furniture and part of the house were destroyed.
Cincinnati Natural Gas to Lay Mains in City Streets
The Cincinnati Natural Gas and Illuminating Co asserts directors expect to start laying mains immediately to connect with outside pipelines from gas fields, pending city approval and terms. The plan aims to bring gas supply to Cincinnati by tapping regional fields and extending distribution. The announcement signals imminent construction and service expansion for residents and businesses.
Measles Epidemic Reappears at Columbus Barracks
In Columbus Ohio the measles outbreak at the United States barracks resurged with many soldiers seriously ill and deaths anticipated. Thirty new cases were sent to the hospital on Friday.
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Columbus
United States
Dog Bite Injures Cincinnati Button Agent
H. H. Woodruff, a picture button agent from Cincinnati, was bitten three times by a large dog at a residence on Germania Street yesterday afternoon. The wounds required cauterization and he was taken to his hotel for treatment.
Bishop Watterson's Successor
Cleveland April 27 It is likely Mgr. T P Thorpe pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will succeed the late Bishop Watterson He took a leading part in reform and good citizenship movements and is a strong candidate for the post
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Cleveland, O
Mgr. T. P. Thorpe
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Watterson
Thorpe
Ohio State Grange Debates National Conven tion Site
The executive committee of the Ohio State Grange debated where the National Grange will convene in Ohio but could not reach agreement. The event is scheduled for November 13 to 25. Local officials and members from Columbus weighed regional options and considered travel, hosting facilities, and state support.
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Columbus
Ohio State Grange
National Grange
Ohio
Porter Named Sheriff to Fill Unexpired Term
STEUBENVILLE April 30 County commissioners appointed Harry M Porter as sheriff of Jefferson county for the unexpired term of his father George C Porter killed by a train Thursday.
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Steubenville, O
Harry M. Porter
Jefferson County
George C. Porter
Saloon Keeper Russel Server Shot Dead in Coalburg
In Charteston West Virginia May 1 Russel Server a Coalburg saloon keeper was found dead on C and O tracks with a bullet wound. John Killinger a Coalburg merchant was arrested for the demise. Reports say Killinger killed Server after tensions with Killinger's wife and a quarrel between the wives led to the fatal confrontation. The two husbands exchanged gunfire with Killinger firing both barrels into Servers side killing him instantly.
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Charteston
W. Va
Russel Server
Coalburg
John Killinger
Killinger
Server
Child Dies After Rainstorm Paroxysm in Fixplay April
A six month old child of Mr and Mrs Berryman Jdin died after a violent rainstorm fright caused a choking paroxysm. The infant, seized during the storm, cried loudly and died minutes later despite efforts to revive. Local authorities reported the incident in Fixplay on April 27.
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Berryman Jdin
Bodies of Ohio and ChiO soldiers brought home
In Delaware Ohio on Friday, the bodies of William Ferris a private in Company K 4th Ohio and Wesley Winters of Company G 4th ChiO were returned home, the ceremony and details reported from the town.
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Delaware, O
William Ferris
Ohio
Wesley Winters
Chio
Gold mine found on Livingston farm at Willeppe Tenn
A mine on Joe Livingston's Willeppe farm in Tennessee yields an assay of 49.50 dollars per ton in gold and 150 dollars in silver. Old miner Dee McKinney, from Jacksonville, Colorado, pushes development of the mine in Tompkinsville Kentucky reporting area.
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Tompkinsville
Oe Livingston
Willeppe
Tenn
Dee McKinney
Jacksonville
Col
Tragic Aconite Ingestion Fatal For Child
A two and a half year old boy, son of Mrs. Charles Beech, drank aconite while his mother was away and died shortly after. The incident occurred in Urrrer Sanpusky, O., in April. Authorities are investigating the case.
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Urrrer Sanpusky, O
Charles Beech
Willie Dunn 14 Frostered by Soda Fountain Polish Incident
In Fredericktown Ohio on April 28 Willie Dunn aged 14 watched a drug clerk polish a soda fountain. The clerk grabbed him and rubbed polish on his face. Dunn fell ill with cramps and his condition is reported as critical.
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Fredericktown
Willie Dunn
Sibola Wins 1000 Guinea Stakes At Newmarket
Lendon April 29 report that at Newmarket Friday Todd Sloane won the 1000 guinea stakes aboard Sibola owned by Pierre Lorillard. Sibola, bred in America, carried 18 to 8 against in the betting.
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Lendon
Newmarket
Todd
Sloane
Pierre Lorillard
Sibola
America
Reading Iron Works Hikes Wages as Furnace Starts
Reading Pa May 2 The Reading Iron company raised wages for its 2500 workers by five to ten percent for the year. A newly installed furnace was successfully set in blast Monday, signaling production upturn and improved operations.
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Reading
Reading Iron Company
Libel Suit Against Senator Clark in Butter Montana
State Senator Fred Whiteside files a libel suit for 100000 dollars against United States Senator Clark over recent bribery charges. The action arises from published allegations and seeks damages.
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Clark
Butter
Mont
Fred Whiteside
United States
Cigars Confiscated at Akron by Revenue Agent
Deputy internal revenue collector Fred Weber found 35 000 cigars boxed by Jacobs and Co of Lancaster Pennsylvania in Akron on Wednesday leading to seizure pending further action.
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Akron
Fred Weber
Internal Revenue Collector
Jacobs & Co
Lancaster
Fire at Dayton Lumber Yard Kills One, Damages Church
A May Day blaze in Dayton Ohio destroyed a third of A Gebhart Lumber Co yard and damaged St Johns Lutheran church two blocks away. One man died and four were seriously hurt including Thomas Lawter Matt Link Charles Chamberlain Burkhardt Kunkel and John Maley. Fire stations reported two firefighters overcome by heat as flames spread via high winds and falling timbers. Loss pegged around 75000 dollars.
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A. Gebhart Lumber Co
St. Johns Lutheran
Sre
Thomas Lawter
Matt Link
Charles Chamberlain
Burkhardt Kunkel
John Maley
Link
Chamberlain
Lawler
Kunkel
Maley
Cleveland men eye condensed milk plant in northern Ohio
Cleveland capitalists push a project to establish the condensed milk industry in northern Ohio with a plan for a factory capable of 2,000,000 cans annually. Promoters include S. F. Hazerot, a wealthy Cleveland wholesale grocer, as Akron Warren and Wooster battle for sites.
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Peorthern
Ohio
Cvan
Akron
Warren
Wooster
S. F. Hazerot
Exposition Rail Loop Plans For Toledo Grounds
In Toledo on April 28 the Ohio Centennial Co and railroad representatives arranged a single depot loop to allow all roads to enter the exposition grounds. The plan, described as the most perfect ever arranged for an exposition, consolidates entry for three rail lines and ties to ships and dry docks in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Pines
Medeests Sh Co
Eaceles
Dry Dock Co
Globe Iron Works Co
Exposition Grounds
Toledo
Ohio Centennial Co
Patrolmen arrest organ grinder and monkey in fracas
Patrolmen Freeman and Harris took into custody an organ grinder and a large monkey after a lively struggle on Thursday. The monkey fought with teeth and claws, bit ears and scratched faces, and tore off Freeman’s badge before escaping with the officer’s buttons.
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TorEpo
Freeman and
Harris
Freeman
The Big Oil Strike at Cambridge
ToLepo O April 28 report the Cambridge oil field strike drawing wide speculation as guards keep watch and details remain scarce. The well is described as potentially one of the best finds in the state in years and draws bidders from across the country.
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Cambridge
ToLepo
Scio
Enforced Faths in Columbus Hobos Get Coffee Bath
Columbus Ohio April 27 hot coffee soap and a bath are now served to every hobo arrested before he is admitted to police court. Hoboes take to the coffee but object to the bath and if they resist they are scrubbed by force.
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Columbus
Fire destroys West Mansfield block and town hall
BELLEFONTAINE O April 29 The village of West Mansfield in the eastern part of the county was struck by a disastrous fire Thursday night A mysterious blaze started in the Rogers block and wiped out all the business concerns and the town hall housed in the same building
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Bellefontaine. O
West Mansfield
Rogers
John McClure Arrested in Riverdale Wire Theft Case
Dayton Ohio reports on April 29 that John McClure of Bruen street was arrested Friday morning by Serets Fair and Goetz, charged with receiving wire and brass stolen by boys from the old electric light plant in Riverdale.
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John McClure
Dayton
Serets, Fair and Goetz
Riverdale
Burdoin of Freeport Files Bankruptcy Petition
Columbus Ohio April 28 George R Burdoin a jeweler of Freeport Harrison county filed a bankruptcy petition in U S court on Wednesday He has no property and his debts total 1513 14 dollars
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Columbus
George R. Burdoin
Freeport
Harrison County
Horseflesh removal ordered by health officer
Health Officer Swartz forced John Schlereth to clear a Rock creek lot of horseflesh within the city limits. Last winter Schlereth slaughtered an old horse and salted the meat.
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Swartz
John Schlereth
Rock Creek
Schlereth
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