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The Harrison News

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1907

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Married the nurse after illness romance ends in Ohio

Marysville report describes Earl T. Adams a Portsmouth manufacturer marrying Emma Belt at her parents home in Marysville. The couple met when Adams was ill and hospitalized in Columbus where Belt was head nurse. They planned a honeymoon trip to California after visiting Columbus and Cincinnati.

Marysville Earl T. Adams Portsmouth Emma. Belt Frank Belt Adams Columbus Miss Belt Cincinnati California

Rev Chauncey Murch Dies Presby Missionary Egypt

Toledo relatives received a cablegram announcing the death on October 16 of Rev Chauncey Murch Presbyterian missionary in Egypt for 22 years from heart disease. Survived by his widow and a son at Muskingum college. Burial in Egypt. Former resident of Scottridge Wood County. Graduate of Muskingum College and Allegheny Seminary.

Toledo Chauncey Murch Egypt Muskingum College Murch Scotchridge Wood County Allegheny Seminary

Opinion on term extensions for second-term sheriffs and treasurers

The attorney general advises Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson that sheriffs and treasurers serving their second terms may accept the one year extension granted by the last legislature. For those in their first term who would later face constitutional limits on a second term after the extension, no opinion is offered as the matter is not yet before him.

Columbus Carmi A. Thompson

Boys Admit Burning Barn Near Cable Ohio

Deputy Fire Marshal Newman reports two boys Virg il Garner and Milton Garner ages 13 and 15 confessed to setting fire to the A T Corbett barn near Cable in Champaign county. They are sent to the reform farm.

Columbus Newman Dayton Virgil Milton Garner A. T. Corbett Cable Champaign County Corbett Reform Farm

Escaped Convict Captured in Urbana

Newark police pursed Geo Moore who broke jail in October 1906 and was charged with shooting with intent to kill. Sheriff Dan left for Urbana to secure Moore and Urbana officers will receive a $50 reward for his capture. Moore had sent his photo on postcards to people from various parts of the country.

Newark Sheridan Urbana Geo. Moore Moore

Tri-Church Union Recommenced Report

The committee of 28 reports unanimously in favor of uniting the Congregational, Methodist Protestant and United Brethren churches. The recommendation was presented to the triennial council of the Congregational church in Cleveland, Ohio, affirming proposed amalgamation.

Cleveland, O The Congregational Church Congregational Methodist Protestant United Brethren

One Killed and59 Injured In Wild Railroad Car Crash

A Cincinnati traction car on Elberon avenue jumped the track on a steep grade then upturned into a rear yard, killing one passenger instantly and causing serious injuries to nearly three score others.

Cincinnati Aa- Traction Elberon Avenue

Toledo Man Lana Dies After Cancer Battle

W D Lana, who recently visited Rev John Hill to arrange a funeral, select a casket, and pick a burial site, died after a stomach cancer battle. He had traveled from the residence to an undertaker and the cemetery for his final resting place.

Toledo W. D. Lana John Hill Lana

Prominent Toledo Politician Harris Seeks Divorce

Lemuel Harris former city clerk and Toledo Republican figure files suit for divorce alleging abandonment and cruel treatment. The case marks a dramatic split for a well known local political name.

Toledo Lemuel Harris Harris

Toledo diamond thief escapes from city prison

George Roberts, 30, of Toledo, a self confessed diamond thief, was captured at Bucyrus and brought to the city prison. He picked the lock of his cell at noon and escaped.

Marion George Roberts Toledo Bucyrus City

Hit by a Pilot in Fostoria Accident

Mrs Elizabeth Whistler aged 72 was struck by the pilot while trying to cross Lake Erie and Western tracks on Main street. She suffered a fractured skull three broken ribs and a broken right leg and will not recover.

Fostoria, O Elizabeth Whistler Lake Erie & Western Main Street

Ottawa County irregularities cited by state examiner

Examiner J C Wood of the state bureau of uniform accounting attributes irregularities totaling 7060 24 dollars in Ottawa county to long established customs. The finding highlights systemic issues within county financial handling and prompts review by local authorities.

Columbus, O J. C. Wood State Bureau of “Uniform Accounting Ottawa County

Death by cave-in ends sewer digger’s life in Norwalk

Norwalk reports the death of Lyman J. Squires who, while building the West Main street sewer, was tragically crushed when the 14 foot deep cribbed trench collapsed due to wet sand. He suffocated as the sides slid in, ending a sudden workplace accident.

Norwalk Lyman J. Squires West Main Street Squires

Rockefeller cuts expenses force grounds chief to quit

In Cleveland, John D. Rockefeller reduced spending on Forest Hill estates prompting the superintendent to resign in disgust and seek employment elsewhere.

Cleveland, O John D. Rockefeller Forest Hill

Four Men Seek Canton District Judge Seat

Governor Harris is expected to appoint within days to fill the Canton district circuit court vacancy created by Judge T. T McCarthy. Four men head the contest: James W. Glenn Coshocton E S Souers New Philadelphia J B Waight Mt. Vernon and John W Craine Canton. Delegations for all candidates urged the governor to decide, with Starke county officials seeking to be heard and a Canton delegation backing Craine.

Columbus Harris T. T McCarthy Circuit Court Canton James W. Glenn Coshocton E. S. Souers New Philadelphia J. B. Waight Mt. Vernon John W. Craine Craine Robert Pollock Starke County

Ballooning Test Flight Stirs Chillicothe Area

The Chandler McCoy balloon on a St Louis to New York test trip passed Bourneville and headed toward Waverly, drawing excitement as residents phoned in explanations. One farmer near Bourneville fired at the balloon, unsure of any damage. The 420 mile flight reached Chillicothe at 7 15 a.m after 15 hours aloft.

Chillicothe, O Chandler-McCoy St. Louis New York Bourneville Waverly

Heinze Resigns Bank President As Copper Market Collapses

New York Oct 18 Sensations ripple through the financial district as United Copper corner collapses and Otto Heinze and Co suspend. Augustus Heinze resigns Mercantile National bank presidency to focus on his brother's affairs. Amalgamated Copper cuts quarterly dividend to 1 from 2 percent amid broader market strain. Haller Loehle & Co Hamburg failure disclosed with liabilities up to 7.5 million. State Savings Bank of Butte suspends as Heinzes face large holdings. Market shows halting but rallies near close.

New York Financial United Copper Otto Heinze and Co Stock Exchange Augustus Heinze Butte Copper Mercantile Nation Bank of New York Amalgamated Copper Co Boston and Montana Copper Co Haller, Loehle & Co Hamburg Germany State Savings Bank Butte Mont Heinzes Otto Heinze & Co Max M. Schultz Exchange Gross & Kleeberg The C. W. Morse Heinze Mercantile National

Jury Frees Magill in Illonois Murder Trial

Decatur Ill Oct 19 Fred Magill and wife Fay were discharged on the murder charge in the killing of Mrs Magill. The court instructed the jury to render not guilty. The verdict drew cheers as the couple planned to honeymoon in San Diego and cited their daughter Marguerite in remarks.

Decatur, Ill Fred Magill Fay Pet Magill San Diego Marguerite Cochran Thorns Miller de Witt

Plot alleged with Finnish rebels shocks St Petersburg

Wiuilia English Walling of Indianapolis and her sister-in-law Miss Ro Transky were arrested by gendarmes in St. Petersburg for links with the Finnish progressive party. They remain detained at the gendarmes’ headquarters as an American embassy envoy seeks action for Monday. Kellogg Durxland, linked to Walling as a lecturer, was briefly detained and later released.

St. Petersburg Mr. Walling Walling Hancock Russia Prof Melmburg Helshversity Burg Sky de France Lea

Government Seizes Cigarettes Tied to Tobacco Trust

The United States authorities seized 175 cases containing 8 750 000 cigarettes valued at 7 272 50 from Petersburg factory shipments bound for New York and foreign markets. The action targets the British American Tobacco Co and affiliated English firms under the Sherman antitrust law. The seizure underscores the government's power to forfeit property in illegal interstate conspiracies and focuses on three major English firms implicated in market control.

Washington Tobacco Trust British-American Tobacco Co American Tobacco Co Standard Oil Co Powder Trust Norfolk Secretary of the Treasury U.S British-American Tobacco Co., Limited Petersburg N. C New York United States Richmond American Cigar Co Imperial Tobacco Co Great Britian

Craine Named Judge of Fifth District Court

Columbus Ohio Gov Harris appoints J W Craine of Canton to fill Judge Thomas T McCarty's Fifth district circuit court seat due to illness. Craine, a Canton native 48, Mt Union College graduate, married, has served on Alliance school board and as Canton solicitor.

Craine Columbus Harris J. W. Craine Canton Thomas T. McCarty Circuit Court Columbiana County Mt. Union College Alliance

Aged Banker Blair Dies at 78 in Tranquillity

W. A. Blair of Tranquillity aged 78 died at home. A Civil War veteran, he led several Adams, Brown and Scioto county banks for 25 years. He was the wealthiest resident of Adams county and served two terms in the state legislature.

Manchester, O W. A. Blair Adams Brown Scioto Counties Adams County

Two New Companies to Be Mustered for Seventh Regiment

Assistant Adjutant General Worthington Kautzmann will muster two additional companies for the Seventh infantry. Company C will be stationed at Pomeroy on October 25 and Company M at McConnellsville on October 31.

Solor murder case gets gubernatorial respite to December

The Ohio Supreme Court overruled a stay of execution for John Solor of Cleveland condemned for the murder of his sweetheart Wronia Vargo. Governor Harris granted a respite until December 13 for reconsideration by the board of pardons.

Columbus Supreme Court John Solor Cleveland Wronia Vargo Gov Harris Solor Board of Pardons

Editor Nominated for Marietta Mayor by Citizens’ Rally

Ben J. McKinnley editor of the Marietta Times and former state democratic committee chairman was nominated for mayor. The platform favors strict liquor law enforcement and gambling suppression and was announced at a citizens mass convention in Marietta Ohio.

Marietta Citizens’ Mass Ben J. McKinnley

Registration in Columbus sets new four day total

Columbus registration for the four days just ended breaks all records with 38 482 total, about 500 more than the complete registration of 1905 and near 6 000 above last year, indicating a sharp rise in participation.

Columbus, O

Millersburg Man Killed by Train Near Killbuck

William Reese, 50, of Glenmont, Millersburg, was struck and killed by a train on the Cleveland Akron Columbus road near Killbuck. The incident details the fatal accident and location.

Millersburg William Reese Glenmont Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Road Killbuck

One Killed Six Injured In Street Car Crash

A Cincinnati Cincinnati and Hamilton passenger train No 38 rammed a twin street car at Harrison Avenue crossing known as Dead Man's Crossing. One person died instantly and six were injured in the collision.

Cincinnati Harrison Avenue Crossing

Telegraphers Strike Ends in Zanesville as Replacements Depart

In Zanesville Ohio the telegraphers strike ends with all old operators back on duty. One strike breaker was sent to Chicago to assist there.

Zanesville,o Chicago

Fire Wipes Out Square in Defiance Village

Defiance Sherwood, a 2000 population village in Defiance county, suffered a $15000 fire that razed an entire business block. The Haver hotel was the largest building, famed as the village’s finest hospitality establishment.

Defiance O.—Sherwood Defiance County Haver

Dunlap Stricken With Typhoid in Columbus

Ohio state official Renick W. Dunlap, food commissioner, is diagnosed with typhoid fever. Attending physicians report the illness will keep him from resuming duties for several weeks.

Strange man killed by messenger over persecution tale

William Hockelberg an adult messenger for Western Union shot and killed an unidentified man at Twelfth and Market streets in St Louis on October 18 He says the man begged for money and struck him when refused He is jailed He claims inheritance from Clinton county Ill and says relatives had him confined to Anna Ill asylum to fund a legal fight with a lawyer to contest the claim

St. Louis William Hockelberg Western Union Telegraph Co Twelfth Market Streets Heckelberg Clinton County Ill Anna, Ill

Tragic folding bed accident claims Pittsburg mother

In Pittsburg on October 18 Mrs James Marshall and her daughter Mrs Mary Wright of Ingram were trapped by a folding bed while sleeping. Both women were freed in a critical condition. Mrs Marshall died from her injuries and Mrs Wright’s recovery was doubtful.

Pittsburg James Marshall Mary Wright Ingram Marshall

Vanderbilt plea spares waiter Mesros suspended sentence

Acting on a leniency plea by Mr and Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr for Costas Mesros the Sherry's waiter who found a jeweled vanity box lost by Mrs Vanderbilt and did not return it Judge Crain in general sessions suspended the sentence in the case The act marks a rare clemency in a property offense linked to a prominent New York family

New York W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Costas Mesros Sherry’s

Torpedo Plant Wrecked in Petrolea Explosion

The Petrolea Torpedo Co magazine exploded with terrible force in Petrolea Ontario on October 18. It contained about 400 quarts of nitroglycerin as a disaster area response limited details indicate significant damage and potential casualties.

Petrolea, Ont Petrolea Torpedo Co

New Naphtha Fields Found Near Nabilskapa Bay

Reports from Sakhalin say a new naphtha spring and a large lake have been discovered near Nabilskapa Bay in Vladivostok. The fields are accessible to large steamers, enhancing potential shipping and export prospects.

Vladivostok Sakhalin Nabilskapa Bay

Vesuvius Produces Sudden Smoke Silence and Detonations

Naples reports a panic as smoke from Vesuvius craters ceases suddenly and loud detonations occur, signaling possible renewed volcanic activity. Authorities note such signs typically precede renewed eruptions and residents remain unsettled in the vicinity of Naples.

Vesuvius Naples

Bandits Surrender Near Cienfuegos to American Guard Leader

In Havana on October 18 a bandit group led by Oli Calder surrendered to Captain Wittemayer, the American officer heading rural guards, ending a stretch of depredations around Cienfuegos.

Havana Oli Calder Cienfuegos Wittemayer

Steamer in Mud Scrapes Hudson Pier in Harbor Incident

The Hamburg American liner Deutschlana traveling from Hamburg to New York became wedged in the mud in the Hudson River. Her high freeboard caused scraping against the end of her Hoboken pier as workers assessed the situation.

New York Hamburg Deutschlana Hudson River Heboken

Magill Case Ties Clinton Death to Colorado Marriage

May 30 1907 Mrs Pet Magill was found dead in Clinton Illinois with post mortem verdict of suffocation by chloroform. July 5 Frederick Magill married Faye Graham in Denver then four days later Magill and his second wife were arrested in San Diego California. Magill worked at a Clinton bank chaired by Vespasian Warner U S pension commissioner.

Tive Miller Pet Magill Clinton Ill Denver Colo Frederick Magill Faye Graham San Diego Cal Magill Clinton, Ir Vespasian Warner United States Commissioner of Pensions

Duel Warning Ends in Tragedy at Eureka Seminary

Lewish H. Wilson a Eureka theological student shot classmate John Walsh during recitation. Wilson challenged Walsh to a fight earlier that afternoon. Walsh is seriously wounded with bullets lodged near the jugular vein. Walsh, from Sidney Australia, and Wilson from a Missouri town, had purchased a revolver and practiced shooting on campus before the class.

Peoria Ill Lewish H. Wilson Eureka Theological Seminary Eureka John Walsh Wilson Walsh

Illness follows fall of congressman's daughter in Arkansas

Hot Springs Arkansas October 19 Miss Mae Turner daughter of Congress man Turner of Illinois is bed ridden with a fractured skull after a horse riding accident on a mountain drive. Doctors fear possible lasting mental impairment though life may be saved.

Hot Springs Ark Mae Turner Congressman Turner Illiomis

Largest gas well drilled near Shreveport

Shreveport Louisiana reports the largest gas well in America drilled north of the city. The facility is said to have a daily capacity of 60 million cubic feet.

Shreveport America Here

Rains cause Piave and nearby rivers to flood Italian towns

Heavy rains in Milan triggered floods along the Piave Adige Argo and Brento rivers. Lower quarters of Intra Pallanza and Caprile submerged. Lake Marglore reached its highest level since 1872, threatening homes and transport.

Milan Piave Adige Argo Brento Trivers Intra Pallanza Caprile Lake Marglore

Levee Strike Ends With Near-Similar Peace Proposals

New Orleans workers and cotton handlers reached a rapid settlement of the levee strike after both sides submitted nearly identical peace proposals, ending the walkout that affected about 10,000 workers in the region.

New Orleans

Minister's Slayer Hanged in Virginia Justice

Richmond Virginia October 19 George Peters convicted of murdering Reverend Joseph Peters of Carroll County Virginia was hanged at Hillsville Harris a Black man was hanged at Chesterfield Courthouse for attempted criminal assault on a young white girl

S. Slayer Richmond George Peters Joseph Peters Carroll County Virginia Hillsville

Danish steamer Alfred Edlendsen wrecks off Castle Point

The Danish steamship Alfred Edlendsen was wrecked on rocks near Castle Point by St Ann’s Head Scotland. The vessel went ashore on the nineteenth, several crew members were aboard and the situation was being assessed for salvage.

London Alfred Edlendsen Castle’ Point St Ann S Head Scotland

Miner Death After 38 Caliber Shot At Tooth

In Pittsburg on October 21 Frank Zymo, a coal miner, sought to extract a painful molar with a revolver. He loaded a mirror in a window and fired, missing the tooth and blasting through his jaw into the brain base. His cheek burned by powder flash. doctors fear he will die.

Pitsburg Frank Zymosale

Arctic traveler Bernier returns after 15 months at sea

Cafit. Bernier arrived in Quebec aboard the Arctic after 15 months in the Arctic. Departed July 1906 and wintered at Ponds Inlet. He logged about 11,000 miles of sailing during the absence, and annexed several northern islands. The Canadian Dominion is enlarged by about 500,000 square miles.

Quebec

Football player dies after cerebral hemorrhage during game

Chicago match reports the death of 20 year old W. C. Albrecht who collapsed after scrimmage while playing right guard. He died two hours later from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered on the field.

Chicago Albrecht

Moors Ambush French Troops Near Taddert

Paris dispatch reports that a French reconnoitering party was ambushed while advancing toward Taddert. The message comes from Gen. Drude, commander of the Moroccan expeditionary forces.

Paris Drude Morocco Taddert

Railroad Co Indicted Over Mobile Union Station Race

Mobile Alabama October 21 The Mobile county grand jury indicted the Louisville Nashville Railroad Company for failing to run trains into the new union station in Mobile as required by an order of the railroad commission.

Mobile Ala Mobile County Grand Louisvile & Nashville Railroad ‘Co Union Station Railroad Commission

Small hissed by Chicago telegraphers union crowd

In Chicago on October 21 S J Small former president of the Corea Teleg raphers union faced about 600 local Chicago telegraphers who hissed and hissed him as he tried to justify his move to end the strike.

Chicago S. J. Small Corea Telegraphers’ Union

Republican National Committee Meets in December City

Washington report states the Republican National Committee will convene in this city on December 6 and 7 to decide the site for the next public national convention and related arrangements.

Washington Republican National Committee

Aeronautic Cup Race Nine Balloons Sweep In Contest

Nine balloons began the second international aeronautic cup race in St. Louis. Reports varied on their route with messages from Effingham Pana and Taylorville Ill indicating three balloons passed by 6 to 9 p m Monday night. A telegram to Aero Club of America headquarters said balloons were over Montgomery City Mo at 9 p m.

St. Louis Effingham Pana Taylorville Ill The Aero Club of America Montgomery City

Dragged to Death By Pet Cow in Knoxville

In Knoxville Tennessee on October 22 seven year old Robert Carr, son of Mr and Mrs William Carr of Park City, died after a pet cow dragged him 200 yards by a rope noose the animal wore. The cow bolted and the boy’s head was crushed, death following quickly.

Knoxville Tenn Robert. Carr Wiliam Carr Park City Nicholas Avenue

Seismic disturbance reported near Florence Monday morning

Florence Italy Oct 22 observatory reports a heavy seismic disturbance westward between 5 20 and 5 50 Monday morning.

Florence Italy

Knickerbocker Trust loses clearing after bank notice

Late Monday night the National Bank of Commerce notified the Clearing House association that after Tuesday it would no longer clear for the Knickerbocker Trust Company. The move comes from a member bank and affects the New York financial operations starting the following day.

New York National Bank of Commerce Clearing House Association Knickerbocker Trust. Co

Platt divorce case denied jury trial motion by judge Seabury

New York Oct 22 Supreme Court Justice Seabury denied a motion by counsel for Mae C Wood Platt requesting a jury trial in the divorce suit against United States Senator Thomas C Platt. Hundreds expected to be indicted in Kansas City as a list of several hundred individuals accused of working on Sunday is prepared for grand jury presentation.

New York Supreme Court Seabury Mae C. Wood Platt United States Thomas C. Platt Kansas City

Lost Boy News of Fame Delayed From Chicago

In a Chicago dispatch the Volkeers America sent a message of Semaka to Hallington Booth claiming the boy’s father had been estranged for years and the news of his fame has reached LinmyGab.

Chicago Hallington- Booth Volkeers Fn America Semaka

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