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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
4
A biograph crew rapidly records a downtown fire and explosions with fast setup, camera and 2000 frames per minute. Fire and city officials coordinate to place the apparatus, film is developed and screened that night, making the catastrophe seem almost as real to theatergoers as to eyewitnesses.
The Tutuilo islanders of Oceanica gather about two hundred people on the seashore each signal, each holding a cocoa palm branch, swim out then form a semicircle to drive fish ashore. They kill fish with sticks, cook them over hot coals, and serve with bananas and coconut milk. The scene features powdered white hair on the women and powdered red hair on the warriors.
A reader claims a near death experience was reversed by a remedy, detailing disbelief yet asserting personal survival and gratitude. The note addresses Mrs. Prykam and recounts the extraordinary outcome with confidence and witness.
Women urged to consult Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with free advice from Mrs Pinkham. Testimonial from Sapiz E Koch of Milwaukee claims long term relief after months of illness, praising the product as a cure and urging others to seek help at Lynn Massachusetts.
A vintage ad promotes Devoe ready paint with bold claims of superior results. It taunts late purchase, hints at spring reminders, and urges readers to visit their dealer and mention the paper for a free painting book.
Dayton Ohio October 7 1900 Coroner H H Hatcher arrested Mrs A J Witmer widow age about 47 after a post mortem on Mrs Anna Pugh sister of Witmer. Pugh died after brief illness with many deaths in Witmer's family investigated including four husbands and five children and four other households where she was employed. Chemist Russell Elliott found no poison in 11 of 12 drugs. the 12th powder arsenic to be examined. Witmer claims innocence as authorities anticipate further disclosures in days ahead.
Akron Ohio October 8 A municipal financial tangle due to insufficient tax revenue may bring a receiver to manage Akron finances. City faced unpaid police and firemen and plans to sell bonds worth 168000 next Saturday to cover city supplies and fire station work. Judge Sanford asked the city solicitor to file injunctions as hearings set for later in the week. A legislative change to Akron city government is expected at the upcoming session.
Judge Evans issued a temporary restraining order on October 8 preventing Columbus city council from initiating impeachment proceedings against Mayor John N. Hinkle. The order, served at the council meeting, suspends actions tied to an ordinance granting the council final removal power. A hearing is set for Wednesday.
George W. Thacker, claimant for the Mercer heirs, surrendered to the court with his attorney L. F. Young after an arrest warrant was issued. A search for Thacker at Dayton failed, and he was located by his attorney. Indicted on two notes said to be forgeries, he faced three additional counts in Clark county. The Mercer heirs have paid Thacker to gain possession of an estate reportedly valued at 750000. Thacker was released on $2000 bond and departed the city, with a November trial date set.
A large fire destroyed the American Crayon Co plant in Sandusky Ohio causing extensive damage. The blaze began in the drying room of the packing department on the first floor and spread quickly to the second floor where 50 workers were present. Panic spread as the entire plant burned within 15 minutes. Two girls were reported missing and feared dead with a $62,500 policy.
In Portsmouth common pleas court a partition suit seeks 20000 acres of land in Scioto and Adams counties valued at 150000 dollars. The property was the estate of the late Hon. William S. Flagg former Cincinnati state senator who built the Buckhorn Cottage famed as a log palace. William Sherman of New York, a devisee under Flagg's will, brings the action.
In Marion Ohio October 7 a group of society young people gathered history nuts and planned a target shot with a 32 caliber revolver. Miss Birdie Jerew handled the weapon and accidentally shot Otto Gunder in the breast. The ball penetrated his lung and physicians predict death before morning. Miss Jerew is overwhelmed with grief.
Columbus on October 7 reports a miscreant threw a brick at Frank S. Monnett former attorney general of the state, hitting him in the head and leaving him momentarily unconscious. Doctors hope injuries are not serious and will assess full extent later.
Akron Ohio October 8 1900 The H B Camp Co Akron merges with the G G Penfield Co Willoughby to form the Federal Clay Manufacturing Co with five million dollars capital and will control clay conduit output nationwide
In Big Springs near Tazewell Tennessee a fierce gun battle at a Union Baptist church after a Sunday service left four men dead and several wounded. The Morgans and Chadwells, long-time rivals, clashed in front of about 600 worshippers. both factions involved men from local families with long histories. Barking gunfire and a sheriff attempt to arrest intensified the melee.
Washington reports 393 vessels of 68,395 gross tons were officially numbered in the three months ended September 1901. Of these 370 were wood and 23 steel. Built locations include 261 Atlantic gulf, 71 Porto Rico, 30 Pacific coast, 49 Great Lakes, and western rivers. This compares to 85 vessels in the prior year quarter with a tonnage drop of 20,390.
Connecticut voters approved a constitutional convention by just over 21 000, backed two amendments for electing state officers by a pay vote margin of 35 933, and favored increased senatorial representation by 2 012. In town results 162 of 168 towns went Republican with 12 Democratic towns and seven towns missing.
Boston dispatch reports the United States State Department will handle delivery of Miss Ellen Stone’s ransom to Bulgarian brigands. By midnight Monday, $45,543 cash and $7,500 in pledges were raised, with $35,000 sent to Washington for rapid forwarding. Mission officials oppose paying a ransom to avoid encouraging further abductions.
President Seth Ow delivered his farewell address to officers and students of Columbia University in New York on October 8, outlining reflections on his tenure and urging ongoing dedication to study and service.
The opening exercises were held in the new university hall. Mr Low announced he had forwarded his resignation to the trustees and believed it would be accepted. Mr Low is the Republican nominee for New York mayor. During the afternoon the trustees accepted his resignation and Nicholas Murray Butler was chosen as temporary president of the university.
A Brooklyn Citizen remark recalls a Philadelphia visit last June when a man in a summer suit sought warmth. The bartender served hot Scotch with lava heat and peppers, leaving the man in an alpaca suit and sleeping feet cold, shivering from the chill.
The article invites travelers to visit the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo before it closes, noting pleasant October weather and low Lackawanna Railroad fares. It highlights daylight tours via the Lackawanna System through the Delaware Water Gap and Blue Ridge, with six vestibuled trains daily from New York to Buffalo and through service to Chicago and St. Louis. It promises comfortable travel, and offers illustrated guides about the Exposition for two cents in stamps.
A bachelor asks for a button sewing machine and a floorwalker directs him to the matrimonial agency located in the third aisle of the twentieth century department store. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Record as a humorous moment.
A miniature engraving of the New York Central Empire State Express can be obtained for two cents by applying at any U S post office. The engraving, affixed to a letter, guarantees postal transportation to any point in the United States and to Canada Porto Rico Alaska the Hawaiian Islands Guam or the Philippine Archipelago.
A Judge notes the steady grind of producing spirits on a ranch with a playful likeness to Kentucky traditions. The speaker, Col Moonshine, argues life on the ranch follows familiar patterns of brewing and distilling despite broader changes.
Free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertised for sweating damp swollen feet and easing new shoe break in. Claims to cure foot discomfort and make tight shoes comfortable. Available through Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York and at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
An Atchison young man sent a floral piece titled The Gates Ajar to his Sweet One with Eight to night in rose buds signaling he would be at room at eight that evening.
A reader letter from Van Buren Indiana dated February 10 1900 tests Piso's Cure as the best medicine for all affections of the measles lungs with a testimonial from Wm Ov Endsley. Town Topics quotes a wry remark about listening to stories of bad luck implying community humor.
Advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, price 25 cents.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Hoxsie s Croup Cure as a cure and preventive for pneumonia priced at 50 cents. It also mentions Putnam Faceless Dyes claiming superior color per package and includes a quip about rubbish being wealth in the wrong way attributed to Elijah P Brown.
Sir Thomas Lipton will keep the Shamrock Transatlantic in the United States for the winter, planning to race her next spring and summer against the Constitution and Columbia. The Shamrock will be dismantled immediately.
A Danish cruiser will depart Copenhagen on October 19 as a courtesy voyage to the United States via England Spain and the West Indies. The vessel will reach New York on January 9 and stay until January 20. Due to the king's age Prince Waldemar will command the ship with Capt G F Holm of the hydrographic department as captain.
Ashland Wisconsin reports 71 smallpox cases at the Odanoh government school on the Bad River reservation. An investigation by Dr Hicks and Dr Davisson found 48 among boarding students and parochial pupils, with additional cases among outside pupils and teachers. District schools closed and quarantine likely.
Massillon Ohio October 8 Miss Geneva Brown is near death from shock after learning her affianced William Smith of Kidwell West Virginia killed himself. They were to be married this month.
Columbus Oct 8 Ohio coal operators notify dealers of a 25 cent per ton advance at the mines. The rise stems mainly from a rush to fill orders for the northwest before the Great Lakes navigation season ends.
Fostoria Ohio October 7 1920 The Rising Sun post office was robbed with the front of the building wrecked when the safe was blown About one hundred dollars in cash was secured Sheriff Kingsbury is on the trail with bloodhounds.
Elyria Ohio October 8 Morris Hecock a 72 year old farmer was badly gored by a Durham bull. A shepherd dog barked and bit the bull saving him until a passing street car crew and passengers pulled him to safety.
Charles Orr of East Liverpool was fatally cut Saturday night by George Linton, a Chicago traveling salesman now under arrest. Linton contends Orr was the aggressor in the incident.
Frederickstown Ohio October 5 William Boyd a wealthy farmer contracted by a stray dog five weeks ago and the rabies developed with no hope for recovery.
Gustave A. Saders, proprietor of the Champion billiard hall on Diamond Street, was shot and killed in his billiard room at noon by Charles Asher following a longstanding grudge. The shooting occurred in Pittsburg.
Gen MacArthur arrives in Washington and orders a meeting of the board appointed to recommend brevet promotions for soldiers who distinguished themselves in the China and Philippines campaigns for Tuesday.
The body of Matthew Wilson of Obion county was found on the M and O tracks perforated with buckshot and pistol. Authorities have no clue to the murderers.
A dispatch from Peking reports an impe per edict appointing Sheng, ex-director of telegraphs and railroads, as a commissioner to negotiate new commercial treaties and revise the customs laws.
Springfield Ohio October 7 John Fox of Lagonda avenue saloon, driven by drink, leaped headfirst through the large window of his establishment. He escaped unharmed though his hair bore broken glass from the fall.
Bellefontaine Ohio October 7 Reverend E L Davis pastor of the Methodist church at West Liberty resigns his post and accepts work as a fireman on the Pan Handle line from Bradford to Indianapolis.
The Franklin Street Church of Christ in Lorain Ohio was dedicated Sunday by Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus Indiana ex consul general to Constantinople. The new church cost seven thousand dollars and is a handsome edifice.
In Ashtabula Ohio on October 4 Mr and Mrs John C McNutt of Saybrook marked their 71st wedding anniversary with a family gathering on their Saybrook farm. They live alone and remain in good health.
Private John Shesser of the 28th United States Infantry, held at Columbus post, was fatally shot by a guard Monday afternoon during an escape attempt. He deserted at San Francisco about a year ago.
James Johnson was badly bitten by a tame bear on exhibition at the fair grounds in Upper Sandusky Ohio on October 5. The boy got into the enclosure with the bear and the animal played with him for a time before the injury occurred.
Rendville Colorado on October 5 suffered a major fire that destroyed 17 buildings including several company stores, the mayor and post office. The blaze left 145 families homeless with estimated losses between 15000 and 20000 dollars.
Evan gel Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri in session at Hamilton on Oct 4 passed a resolution condemning church fairs socials and bazaars as means of support. The move signals a stand against fundraising practices used by congregations.
Charged with greasing rails at two steep grades in Wes Scranton on Monday night, nine men were detained by trolley company agents and held for a hearing. No strikers were involved.
The Wilkesbarre lace mills strike settled after concessions by both sides. Discharged workers were reinstated and resumed work across all departments starting Monday, with operations back to normal.
Charles H. Deere, leader of the plan to organize the plow trust, was in Kansas City on Monday and announced that options have been extended to November 15.
Chicago reports that steel trust members living in Pittsburg and Philadelphia are said to back a project to build an electric railroad and two steamer lines to tapping the Michigan fruit country and connect with Chicago.
San Francisco report states Burton Holmes, who departed New York April 10 for a world tour, took a Monday train to Chicago after arriving aboard the steamship Coptie from the Orient.
Trenton Tennessee October 8 a 25 year old married man was killed by a mob near Rutherford. His body was found Monday along railroad tracks riddled with bullets. Wilson was charged with attempting a criminal assault on his sister in law.
A certificate of incorporation was filed in Dover on October 8 for the Maryland Biscuit Co headquartered in Baltimore. The capital stock is listed at one million dollars.
The War Department reports Transport Buford has reached Singapore en route from Manila to New York with the 23d Infantry. Transport Meade has arrived at Nagasaki en route from Manila to San Francisco with nine companies of Coast Artillery.
Died in Chicago on Monday Captain Louis Haas a longtime figure in the Chicago police force died of pneumonia at age. He served twenty years with the department and was known for his service on the force. The death occurred after a period of illness and is reported from Chicago.
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