Ohio Legislature probes state school examiners and bills emerge
January reports indicate a joint six member committee will probe the state school examiners and school commissioners. Meanwhile 47 House bills include Shuler’s municipal plant reform to let cities sell gas or electricity to private consumers. Insurance reform bills, modeled on New York code, were introduced after an investigation.
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New York
Trolley Car Wrecks in Balem Ohio Injures Fifteen
A Youngstown & Ohio Electric railway jumper derailed Monday near Balem plunging 2 feet into a west embankment. Fifteen of 26 aboard were injured none fatally. Motorman Eugene Muggs of Leetonia seriously hurt but expected to recover. Car settled in four feet of water. passengers rescued through windows by nearby farmers.
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Farm Era
Cannot Be Prosecuted in Fertilizer Case
Columbus, Jan 24. No prosecution of Marshall Smith, officer of Columbus Fertiliser Co, over alleged attempts to switch phony fertilizer samples. Assistant Secretary Fleming advised bribery requires a public official. neither Smith nor Fleming is a public official. Governor Harringall Moric said he reviewed statutes and found no charge could stand.
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Columbus Fertiliser Co
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Flenink Are Public oMeiala
Harringall
Moric
Ellis Defines Powers It Guards
Attorney General Ellis on Monday sent to the neonate a communication in response to a resolution by Senator Moore defining the powers of boards of review in cities. He cites Supreme Court decisions limiting the board to fixing valuations of new buildings and adjusting assessments on personal property. The board has no power to fix a new valuation on real estate.
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Supreme Court
Arrest of Alleged Diamond Thieves in Alliance Ohio
In Alliance Ohio on January 28 Mr and Mrs John Plenagle were arrested for stealing two valuable diamonds from a Pittsburg store. They used aliases John and Mrs Walker. Plenagle confessed. one gem may have been disposed of in Cleveland.
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Alliance
Death by Own Hand At Woodlawn Cemetery
Report of a man named Jon O aged 60 who killed himself near the grave of his wife in Woodlawn cemetery. The death occurred Monday after a period of acute distress and wits loss, with Sellette noted in the surrounding vicinity. Authorities attribute the act to a private sorrow.
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Oriebatricken
Bede
Woodlawn
Wal Earlette Seid
Wrecked Schooner Rescued After Terrific Virginia Coast Storm
A three month schooner ran into a fierce storm off the Virginia coast and sank. The crew, rescued after hours in the water, were saved by the steamship Earl of Carrick which brought Capt Harper and eight men to Newport News. The vessel was owned by John G Maples of Boston.
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Newport Nova
Jon
Earl of
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New Jersey
Harjer Edwin
Savannas
Bowe
Benwick
Alhonda
Searer
Heechodner
John G. Maples
Boston
Altoona repair shops union strike looms next Monday
The 5,000 Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive repair workers at Altoona shops were notified Monday that a work stoppage would begin next week. Workers have been on a 62 hour weekly schedule seeking reduced hours and better conditions.
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Altoons
Pentsylvanis Railroad
Altoona Teaching Stiova
Monuay Tat
Seven Die In Belford City Fire at Anthony Franklin House
Fire destroyed a building in Richwood Virginia on January 38. Nine persons, including the main resident Anthony Frank lin and their family, were reported burned to death. Sources describe a cat rampage and widespread devastation within the Belford City dwelling.
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Cat Lapee
Anthony Franklin
Belford City
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Asl
Seana Ae
Tornado hits northeast Elowall County causing property damage
A January 28 tornado struck the northeast portion of Elowall County near Birmingham. No lives were lost but many homes were damaged or destroyed including Bud McCunly’s residence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Elowall County
Goats
Bud McCunly
Natives Attack Explorers In Congo Expedition
Brussels January 28 American expedition seeking to penetrate the Congo Free State area was met by natives. The expedition was attacked and compelled to withdraw, with the party retreating to safety under pressure from hostile forces.
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Congo Free Biate
Industry and fire news from early 20th century sources
The Detroit car factory reopened, restoring 8,400 jobs while Herren hoff shipyard workers return to full time after a 44 hour week. A deadly blaze in Chicago destroys Mayer building and Hotel Plarence, killing one firefighter and injuring over twenty. Franklin B. Lord, of Lord Day & Lord, pursued a failed suit against a life insurance company to halt a claim rampage. Obituary notes a death in New York City.
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American Carail Foundry Co
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Lord, Day & Lord
New York City
Grocer Fights Masked Robbers in Cleveland Standoff
Four masked men attempted a raid on Corjelius A. Laver, a Cleveland grocer, at Rast One and Twelfth. The grocer engaged the assailants and wounded one would-be robber. The others fled as police arrived.
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Zanesville Mills to Restart Work Next Month
Zanesville Ohio January 28 The tube mill operated here by the Mark Stantitutucturing Co will resume operations February 3 after a hir tle months' abatement The plant employs 400 men The Muskingum Valley Sheet Iron Co plant will resume work February 15 giving employment to 300 men.
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Zaneslle
Titucturing Co
Muskingum Valley
Drowning of Five Girls on Frozen Pond Near Wilkesbarre
Sixteen to one percent age girls on a trip to slide on a frozen pond near Wilkes Barre fell through thin ice into twelve feet of water. Three were drowned and one survived. The incident occurred Monday as the group traveled by wagon to a nearby location.
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Woman Fatally Burned by Ginoline Explosion
In Cleveland on January 2 a 39 year old woman, Jennie Paxson, was fatally burned when a can of ginoline exploded in her hand. She leaped through a plate glass window at 504 Superior Avenue and fell to the sidewalk.
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Superior Avenue
Keogh Defeats Hueston In World Pool Match
Jerome Keogh of Buffalo defeated Thomas Hueston of St Louis by a score of 212 to 160 in a 100 point master title match fought in St Louis. Keogh leads the frit block points and ties for the world championship with his win.
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Sutton in World's Champion bid ends with victory
New York January 28 George Button defeated Ira Morningatay for the world championship in nine inch half line billiards by a score of 409 to 309 net last night.
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George Button
Ira Morningatay
Broken Rail Caused a Wreck Near Bralford Conn
Broken rail on the Central Vermont Railroad near Bralford north of the town caused a wreck injuring several people. The train left the track and fell fifteen feet onto the embankment during icy conditions, with local authorities and hospital staff responding to the incident.
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Four Alleged Grafters on Trial in Harrisburg Court
Four alleged grafters go to trial in Dauphin County Court before Judge Kunkel. The Commonwealth agrees to a separate trial for architect Huston amid rumors he will turn state's evidence. District attorneys and defense counsel clash over severance as jury selection proceeds. The case centers on $19,208.40 fraudulently charged furniture payments to Bamlerson.
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Ocean Tragedy Near Honolulu Claims Bellpee Crew
The American ship Bellpee carrying coal from New Castle Australia to San Francisco foundered on January 11. The crew escaped in boats and three sailors died of exhaustion before reaching land. Captain Larsen and the remaining men landed at Honolulu Hawaii.
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Million Gift Diverted to Museums and Church
A report from New York dated January 25 notes a philanthropic transfer of one million dollars to the American Museum of Natural History and a hundred thousand to a local church. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core facts indicate substantial endowments to cultural and religious institutions.
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Morrin K. Jenup
Intercot
Hytering Church
Fatally Stabbed on Street in Cleveland
Two men armed with weapons attacked a man on a Cleveland street as he headed home. One assailant reportedly shouted and fled the scene without offering aid. Police have not released further details or identified suspects.
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Cleveland
Jan
Train Kills Dogue Near Van Wert Incident
Fragmentary report notes a train collision near Van Wert involving a Dogue and a vehicle. Details about persons, exact location, and timetable are unclear in the OCR text.
Pyramid Pile Cure claims home cure for piles
An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy that supposedly relieves swelling congestion and ulcers. It asserts universal applicability and offers a free sample, then a 50 cent box, directing readers to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan for purchase.
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Dynegiet
Pyramhid Droge Co
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Trial date set in Standard Oil Todiana case
Judge Bethea in the United States district court scheduled the trial of Standard Oil Company of Todiana on charges connected to shipments from Whiting Indiana to Avanaville Indiana. The case, larger than a prior Chicago & Alton matter, may involve a total fine approaching 42.45 million dollars in multiple counts.
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Bethea
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Bethow
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Latdha
Branian Ol Co
Barge Sank and Crew Drowned After Rescue Attempt
A barge sank off Delaware Breakwater last Sunday while a tug attempted to save the crew. Four men and two women perished. rescue efforts failed as the vessel went down. Capt. and Rochestor, N.Y., names noted. opening shoot of the indoor rifle league reported a remarkable 7 feet shot.
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Delaware
Bankers Debate Mather Bank Inspection Bill in Senate
A lively discussion on the Mather bank inspection bill occurred before the Senate committee on banks. Frank Treadway of Cleveland, attorney for the Ohio Bankers Association, and Stacey J. Rankin of South Charleston opposed creating a fund to guarantee bank deposits, urging support for the Thomas banking bill instead.
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Thomas Banking
Olio Bankera’ Gasiene
State Board of Cour Meres
Hindoos Driven From Town After Mob Attack
Jan 28 report from Maryaville describes 70 Hindoo laborers discharged by the Southern Pacific railroad being ordered to leave Live Oak. A mob of about twenty townspeople drove them to the town edge, with one Hindu seeking refuge in Yuba City and accusing residents of stealing $1,050. The incident also involved the Brita sonsul in San Francisco.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Ban Franchto
Second Receivership in a Month for Chicago Railway
In Chicago the United States court appointed receivers for the Chicago & Milk Line for a second time in a month on an application by interests favorable to current management. A receiver was also named for A C Frost & Co, a banking firm that financed the railroad. Mr Frost is president of the railroad company.
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Elaectric Ratiround
Grows Cup
United States
A. C. Frost & Co
Rowl'a
Domi Feues
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Eomyp
St Louis Man Wins World Roller Skating Final
St Louis man Leo Jones won the grand final of the world roller skating championship in Pittsburg defeating Ollie Moore in a very close one mile event. The Springfield factory news notes resume of local industry after a brief pause.
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Leo Jones
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Tarpon Tactics In A Florida Fishing Tale
A vivid narrative from Appleton's recounts a Boca Grande fishing season with tarpon leaping from the water, line spool, and a dramatic hunt. The author and crew describe multiple battles with tarpon, a sandbar shark encounter, and a seven-foot tarpon jump captured on camera, concluding with a fellow fisherman's verdict.
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Boca Grande
Lisalin
Teheng
A. W. Dimock
Appleton
When Drummere Come Back at the Mayers Club
In New York at the Mayers club a traveling playwright famed for churning out fast “drummers” that write many plays sits with Rome and admits to never attempting new ideas. He says he has earned thousands from the “drummers” and has not tried to write anew.
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New York
Rome
Drimmers
New York Tribune
Almanac on a Block An Antiquary’s Lunar Joke
A Chicago antiquary retrieves a carved wooden block claimed to be an original almanac marked 9 Bax on one It is said to forecast lunar cycles sun and moon phases for the year with a Saxon nickname observation of all the moons and alma nac wordplay.
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Chicago
Hou
Unclear Fragment Sparks Momentary Transit Tussle
A disjointed exchange traces a heated on car interaction between a motorman and a passenger over a small bill. The passenger claims failed collection at the conductor’s place and catching the conductor on the car.
Real Genius Attributed By The Admitter In Odd Exchange
An unclear remark circulates about a noted artist described as a real genius. The chatter, though garbled, centers on perceptions of genius and the subject’s actions amid speculation.
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Cayenne
Guparastitious Golfers Article Mystery Phrase
Fragmentary London Mall piece remarks on golf superstition and unlucky holes. Scattered lines reference two up and five to play mover wood mateh and that tlw unlucky to wih the foot hole. Read as garbled OCR with unclear context.
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London Mall
Wonderful soothing liduld and free pamphlet offer
A dated promotional ad offers a free pamphlet by enclosing 100 to pay postage and packing. It advertises a soothing liquid and mentions Plocken's Pharmacy and a sale at a New Rochelle house once linked to Thomas Paine, noting the 200 year old residence may be dismantled for firewood.
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