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21 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
1
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Ohio State News reports a local option bill to let counties vote on liquor restrictions. Gov Harris backs restrictive policy. fate hinges on his message to the legislature due January 6. Presidential candidates and party platforms show broad support, though no firm enactment yet.
A forceful blast at the Hercules nitro glycerin plant one mile east of Bradner Ohio leveled the factory and destroyed a nearby residence. W. Cisco died in the flames, John Washburn was blown to fragments, and Henry Easton, the superintendent, was badly injured with a chance of recovery. The explosion’s tremor was felt sixty miles away.
New York, Nov. 15 Charles T Barney, deposed Knickerbocker Trust Co president, shot himself in his Park Avenue mansion after a period of financial ruin fear and domestic trouble. He died at 2 30 pm. The coroner ruled it self-inflicted. His wife had planned a divorce and a wealthy New York woman had deserted him.
In Louisville on November 16 Mayor Gram stead sought peace as 900 of 1000 streetcar workers walked out. Cars ran, but service was interrupted and suburbs trimmed. A 2000-strong mob blocked rails, 16 arrests by noon, police tight on corners. Strikebreakers arrived at 8:30 am escorted to depots. city police kept order for possible further action.
Rev J H Buttington once pastor at Alberton Ohio and Mary Hoagland are arrested in Middletown on charges of an improper relationship. They traveled from Blissfield Michigan to Toledo Columbus and Middletown. Mrs Buttington claims her husband forced her to leave after she signed a paper admitting conduct she denies.
Columbus, O. William Willcox, former superintendent of the municipal lighting plant, was found guilty by a jury of defrauding the city of 1170 in collusion with lumber agent William B. Moore who has confessed they shared the money. Willcox collapsed at the verdict and his wife protested loudly. He was released on 3000 bond pending a motion for a new trial.
In Findlay Ohio Rev W P Keckler of Northside Methodist church was jailed for property destruction after tearing a door from a house he rented. He held a prayer service in the jail corridor using passengers as congregants, while others recall the incident as a failed experiment. A gas tank explosion in Marion Ohio injured autoist John Reidebaum, who survived a likely fatal blast during an acetylene experiment.
Fireman R A Fitzmiller was killed and brakeman James Powers seriously injured when a Pan Handle switch engine tender derailed after jumping the track at Dennison avenue in Columbus Ohio. Fitzmiller died soon after. Powers is expected to recover. Both men resided in Columbus.
Toledo savings banks officers decide to enforce the 60 day rule for depositors as manufacturers and business men from other cities visit Toledo to cash checks due to cash shortages, despite local banker opposition for weeks.
Pauding residents buzz as Judge Cameron of the common pleas court is expected to decide the local option. The court's ruling indicated the election should have been six wet rather than two dry, and an appeal to a higher court is likely.
The city becomes a graveyard after sensational orders from Mayor Frank L. Baldwin to Chief McDowell to shut down all city venues at 11 pm and raid all resorts. Baldwin’s reform platform losses led to his defeat in the reelection bid.
In Tiffin Ohio Jesse Hople, 16, was instantaneously killed while oiling a corn shredder engine when he fell into the large wheel. His face was torn and his body mangled in the machinery.
Milton Morris receiver of Union National Bank of New Holland files his second partial account in the common pleas court. Total receipts amount to 16, 77.44 dollars and disbursements total 12,749.51 dollars.
Bellefontaine Ohio Daniel Bitler aged 71 and his wife 64 were burned to death at their home near Mt Victory. Bitler fell carrying a lamp, his clothing caught fire and he died. His wife suffered fatal burns while trying to save him.
A rear end collision between extra freight trains on the Wabash road at New Alexandria CO seriously injured five crew members. Engineer John Boop of Pittsburg was among the injured as twenty five cars wrecked.
Ohio reports a treasury cash balance of 5,081,850.95 at year end, up 1,355,817 from last year’s record revenues. Revenues rose across most sources, with 758,155 added from the Aiken tax lifting saloon licenses to 1,000.
In Cleveland, President Roosevelt is asked to award a medal to Mr. and Mrs. D Goldman for their alleged efforts to prevent race death by their own actions. The couple, married 25 years, reportedly have 25 children, and Goldman argues this contribution merits recognition.
Dayton Ohio reports the sale of the Friend Paper Co. property at West Carrollton was nearly funded when market strain disrupted plans and a receiver took control. The proposed consideration was about $1,875,000.
Judge in Marysville grants Mrs Retta Koon a divorce from James Koon on grounds of infidelity and desertion. Daisy Bradley named co respondent. Mrs Koon awarded title to all real estate as alimony.
Lorain Ohio Miss Lena Hoerlein a clerk in a dry goods store quarreled with her lover Charles Kraus on the street when she thrust a hatpin into his left side just missing his heart. He was badly injured and was removed to his home.
Steel elevator cables snapped while loaded with grain at Mettenberger's livery barn in Steubenville. Jayne Wade died and a man named Smith, colored, was seriously injured after being dropped to the floor.
In Mt. Vernon Ohio, a neighborhood quarrel over a pet rabbit led Mrs. Annie Harrington to shoot James Beach in the left breast. Beach is expected to die. Harrington was arrested as the incident is under investigation.
Mrs Julia Dugan of Zanesville left with her daughters Miss May Dugan and Miss Nellie Dugan for California three weeks ago. Reports state both daughters died there after long illnesses.
Cal vin Van Wagner a farmer near Defiance shot himself dead after a day of drinking. He leaves a widow and six children. His death is reported as a suicide with no further details given in the notice.
Lima Ohio reports Lake Erie and Western railway paid employees this month by check as usual and expects Pennsylvania and Cincinnati Hamilton Day to follow. Local banks are handling the paper without hesitation, reflecting steady payroll practices across systems.
Stork brings triplet girls to Mr and Mrs Everett Hummens at Mt Cary Findlay Ohio In the Stork report two weigh four pounds each and are healthy The third child is not expected to survive this time period
Four armed Italian robbers held up Paymaster William Knapp of Worthan and Aldrich Co near Passaic New Jersey. They seized a satchel containing between five and seven thousand dollars after an exchange of shots with police. Three attackers were captured but the fourth fled with the loot as Knapp drove toward the city.
The treasury plans include 50 million dollars in 2 percent Panama canal bonds and 100 million dollars in 3 percent United States notes to ease the financial strain. The bonds will be sold to bidders and used as circulation. notes redeemable in a year, with the Panama issue repayable in 30 years. The president urges public calm and confidence.
Monmouth Illinois November 15 fire started by a defective flue in the garret destroyed the college main building with an estimated loss of 40000 dollars. Orval Dean a lineman for Monmouth Telephone Co. died buried under falling floors. City churches offer their structures for temporary use by students. Trustees authorize immediate rebuilding of the reception hall and appoint a building committee to accelerate work.
Three dynamite bombs placed at Charles W Henry public schools under construction in Germantown exploded by long fuses. Great holes tore corridors and outer walls. Police and contractor suspect an insane man or vandal aimed to wreck the building.
Martin W Littlent on behalf of Harry K Thaw and District Attorney Jerome agreed after a conference to postpone Thaw's trial to a date several weeks after December 2 set by Justice Dowling.
Norfolk Virginia November 15 1920 Jamestown exposition directors decided to reopen the grounds and exhibits next year details of the plans have not yet been released
Nov 15 in Hillsdale Michigan a west bound Lake Shore passenger train derailed after striking an open switch and collided with a freight engine on a side track. Both locomotives were demolished and eight people sustained injuries though crews escaped unharmed.
Mobile Alabama reports ex president Bonilla of Honduras is marshaling forces to retake the country from the current administration which is described as infamous. The message notes renewed activity and a stated goal of restoring Bonilla to leadership.
Mobile, Alabama reports that both the Postal Telegraph and Western Union Telegraph Cos have instituted a 10 percent wage cut for all employees. Officials from the Postal Telegraph Co and Western Union Co met in Mobile, with General Superintendent Waterbury of New York present. The claim is made that the actions were taken in concert across the country.
San Francisco reports poet and author Nora May French ended her life by cyanide at the Carmel-by-the-Sea bungalow of fellow poet George F. Sterling, a California artist colony on the Pacific coast near Monterey.
Notices posted at Pittsburg mills announce a wage reduction for puddlers to five dollars per ton and a temporary mill closure, leaving about six hundred men unemployed.
Ludington Mich Nov 16 John C Jeans a day laborer inherits 1 000 000 dollars from his aunt Anna T Jeans of Philadelphia The bequest is announced from Ludington Michigan with no other heirs named or details given
Fire broke out on the upper floor of the Broadway and Maiden Lane building in New York, a 20 story office skyscraper, providing the fire department its first chance to combat a blaze in the upper portions of a modern high rise.
The Treasury Department on Friday purchased 200000 ounces of silver at 68.812 cents per ounce. Delivery is split with half to be made in New Orleans and half in Denver.
Nantucket Mass November 16 The Marconi wireless station at Siasconset was destroyed by fire. The loss will be seriously felt as operations will be interrupted for several weeks. The Marconi company has begun prompt measures to restore the station.
Lead South Dakota dispatch notes a $200000 shipment of gold bullion to New York on Thursday, marking the second export eastward since the financial stringency began. The story highlights western gold reserves aiding eastern markets during the period.
Carville L Hoover aged 15 and William E Hoover aged 17, sons of Charles H Hoover, were shot while returning from Pleasureville. They lay in the road overnight and were found alive at 6 am. Eyewitnesses Rev M J Hebberly and his wife reported the event. Neighbors Henry Snyder Lester Kauffman and Oscar Hoover are charged.
Lyman J. King, a Bronx poultry farm proprietor, awoke to an alarm and fired on two farms. Bruno Pulla, 22, of Yonkers, was killed by a bullet to the head. Parlo Legenia, similar age, was wounded in the side and leg, another bullet in the back proved fatal. King surrendered to police.
A mountain near Montpellier France named Mt Bringuez, about 1100 feet high, is reportedly shifting due to flood erosion. It has already moved roughly 1200 feet and is described as sweeping away all in its path.
Asheville, November 18. James Carrier, a well known sportsman, was accidentally killed at the Newton private hunting reservation owned by prominent New York and Philadelphia sportsmen.
A large blaze in Manny Louisiana on November 18 destroyed about 175000 dollars worth of business buildings. Insurance coverage stands at 75000 dollars. The fire burned through much of the town before being halted by a brick block that stopped further spread.
The Baptist state convention at Little Rock Arkansas on November 18 adopted after a stormy debate a memorial to the legislature demanding state wide prohibition with only four votes against.
Washington reports detail the Bradley case as witnesses recount the shooting and Mrs Bradley’s frail health. The mother’s testimony centers on saving her daughters by naming them, while Col M N Kaign recalls a Salt Lake City scene in 1906. Mrs Bradley’s weight drops under 95 pounds but she endures on the stand.
Latrobe Pennsylvania, November 19, George Rapiesch, age 16, after being jilted twice by Mary Kuhndler of Brandenville, climbed an 80 foot oak in the front yard and leaped, striking the ground unharmed. Later that night he returned armed with a revolver and shot himself through the heart when Kuhndler opened the door.
Fire in Peoria Illinois on November 19 began in the Kircher Carriage and Wagon Co. building and spread to the Wheeler Wholesale Grocery Co. building. The blaze jeopardized about six structures with an estimated loss of 75000 dollars, insured.
Senor M. Calve Normende a Mexican diplomat and army member was robbed on an Iron Mountain train near St. Louis. His suitcase with credentials to Washington, about 300 dollars in clothing and jewelry and 200 Mexican money was taken. He remained in the city several hours seeking police aid.
Levi C. Lincoln, president of the Woonsocket Electric Light and Power Co., who admitted embezzling funds, was sentenced in Providence on two charges to two years in prison on each count.
Two firemen lost their lives as a massive fire destroyed the J. J. Case Co. offices and warehouses in Fargo North Dakota causing an estimated two hundred thousand dollars in losses. The entire structure and contents were wiped out.
Portland Ore Nov 19 The general board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church appropriated approximately 600000 for the coming year’s work in the United States and its dependencies.
Geo Croker foreman at the D A R ranch north of Denver drowned when his boat capsized during a duck hunting outing. His mother collapsed and died upon learning of his death.
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