Foes of Liquor Traffic Meet First Day Session
The Prohibition convention opened with a long session in Columbus. Temporary chairman Patton sparked excitement as reports from committees on rules and credentials were received. Carrie Nation was proposed for DC representation. Nomination details remained unsettled with various contenders discussed, including Wright, Levering, Tracy, Sheen, and Patton, amid debates on open vs closed conventions. A separate court decision limited transportation dispute involving Indianapolis and Louisville rail publishers.
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Columbus
Hite
Witte
Committee On Rules
Credentione
Ati Anil
Comtiletes
Mra
Carrie Nation
District of Columbia
Charles Scanton
Pitte Wirg
Chaimen
Miy
Charles R. Jonce
National Committee
Joshim Levering
Maryland
Lavering
Namuch
Meinim Fat
James P. Tracy
Detroit
Milnaix
Daniel R. Bheen
Peoria
Robert WH. Mien
Springfield
Tde Lebale
Homston
Patton
Ami Botare
Talia
Charles Beanion
Ayer
Vorys and Taft Meet in Key Ohio Campaign Talks
Taft campaign manager Vorys arrives in Hol Snetage Westuen ey to confer with Judee on renditions in Ohio. He expects Obie will back Yokel with an old two majks next November.
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Vorys
Taft
Mot Springs
Arihue T_Vorys
Republican Party
Hol Snetage Westueney
Hid
Explosion Kills Eight in JEssen War Zone
Terrific blast rocks Wednesdvy in Rhenieh Urania region. Eight dead and multiple injured, with rescue teams searching the debris as authorities confirm casualties and investigate cause. Local officials urge caution and acknowledge ongoing recovery efforts.
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Jessen
Rhenieh
Urania
Sheriff and deputies raid saloon across state line
Sheriff Wiley and three deputies from Nowata Oklahoma raided a saloon in Jeyville Kansas on July 14 confiscating alcohol as evidence. The proprietors were arrested and the saloon products were destroyed.
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Jeyville
Kan
Jay 14
Wiley
Nowata
Okla
Oklahoma
Rng
A Gank Failure In York July 16 Report
A fragmented York report notes a failed scheme involving Frank Zor & Co figures Modal Weliwelay and Bilkbh ae the Taallhuos. The misspelled text points to a financial or criminal embarrassment described as an overreach.
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York
Frank Zor & Co
Modal Weliwelay
Pollen Wealth Bilkbh Ae
Northern summary items from a wartime era brief
A composite of short notices recalls unrest near the Mexican border with Revolution era agents posing as Baptist ministers and the arrest of 25 year old Jewish F E Smith at Niagara Falls for murder linked to a Chicago killing on June 16. Former baseball player Smith faced revenge claims tied to a railroad camp disruption. Gus Adolph reportedly returned home, killed two former neighbors and attempted to shoot three others who fled. Maria Mitchell of Nantucket, famed astronomer, was honored by the dedication of an astronomical observatory and library building there.
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Amimica
Mexico
United States
Jowevh FE. Smith
Niagara Folle
Munler
Sid
Valentine Herfer
Chicago
Smith
Orrville
Gus Adolph
Maria Mitchell
Nantweket
Nanteket
Man
Seven Miners Dead in Williamtown Coal Mine Fire
Seven miners were killed and ten injured in a gas explosion at the Summit Branch Mining Company colliery in Williams town Pennsylvania. The mine was wrecked and set on fire as rescuers and volunteers rushed to aid the burning worksite. Relatives and doctors treated the injured, with some moved home for temporary care and others kept under medical supervision through the night. The colliery is operated by a company controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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Pottsville
Williametown
Summit Branch Mining Co
Tnc Iret
Williamstown
He Imentae
Williamatown
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Ex-Minister Prickett Shot in Metehuen Street
Metehuen July 16 Fr Fr Prickett a retired Methodist minister and former recorder was shot and killed in the street Avvlile Herron charged with the shooting faced the stairs of the home but surrendered after the constable warned he would be taken dead or alive. Herron had been arraigned two years earlier for disorderly conduct before Prickett and sentenced to ten days in jail.
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Metehuen
Fr. Prickett
Methodist Church
Western Federation of Miners reports large member losses
A garbled convention report by Teneer secre tary treasurer indicates the Western Federation of Miners shed about 80,000 members in the year ending January 1, 1908. The document mentions top officials Moyer Pettibone and Adwine facing charges in a safety committee context.
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Teneer
Keel Mille
Treay Wre
Kiya Sesu UK
Tap Venat
Moyer
Pettibone
Woodmen sue for 420000 in Iowa federal court
The Modern Woodmen of America filed in federal court at Des Moines seeking 420000 against Janice H. Jamison as receiver of the First National Bank of Chariton and J. C. Murray controller. Petitioners claim 250000 each plus interest from December 7 1907 and a lien on the bank deposits.
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Woodmen Sus Bank
Ek Moines
Woodmen of America
Janice H. Jamison
First National Bank of
Laundry Combine to Legal in St Louis Case
A July ruling by Chenit Jidae Reynolds on an injunction motion filed by Chrenit Attorney Sar eer against two laundry firms seeks to prevent an alleged illegal combination. The judge believes the laundries may continue to operate as they proceed with their business, opposing a perceived merging effect.
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Legal
St Louis
Chenit Jidae Reynolds
Chrenit
Sareer
Survivor of Noted Disaster Dies in Minnesota
John Ritphin aged 60, former mayor of Doium Andatete, long time weighmaster, died last night in Dole Minnesota. He was the sole survivor of the steamer Clair which burned to the water edge with all on board nearly 60 years ago on Lake Michigan.
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Dole
Minn
John
Ritphin
Doium Andatete
Mveral Youre Paat
Lake Michigun
Missing Sulit Case Reveals Murder Mystery Twist
In Troy Nova Scotia July 16 detectives seize a suitcase linked to Hagel Drew’s murder. Holes in the case indicate Drew did not plan to go to Averill Park the day of the crime and the theory that the victim was murdered in Troy and her body disposed in Teal pond is questioned.
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Sulit
Troy
Teal Pond
Kaye
Waneeel Drew
Hagel Drew
Averill Park
Government seeks priority claim in Jamestown Exposition case
The United States government filed a petition in federal court at Norfolk on July 1 asking protection as a creditor of the Jamestown Exposition. It seeks priority of payment over all other debts due to a $1,000,000 loan. The balance claimed by the government is $697,058.
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Norfolk
Vauly
United State
Day
Cleveland
United States
Four Workmen Die In Grace Avenue Incident
Four workmen including John Dyak Kawen Mulderan Tudor Borad and Ralph Dyak were killed Wednesday in an accident on Grace Avenue. The unidentified fourth victim was also among the deceased. Authorities describe the event as a disaster during a project to aid a national effort.
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Youngstown
New Grace Avenue
John Dyak
Kawen Mulderan
Tudor Borad
Ralph Dyak
Maine Democrat Nominates Obadiah Gatiner for Governor
A Maine party at a Wednesday convention nominates Obadiah Gatiner of Storkland for governor amid disputed votes and local backing. Details indicate party leaders seek forward campaign plans and regional support to boost the ticket in upcoming elections.
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Obadiah Gatiner
Storkland
Bploetore
Anson Faces Financial Reverses in Chicago Proceedings
Adrian C. Anson, ex captain of the Chicago National Wague team, appeared Wednesday before Junge tandie as receiver was appointed for Anson's Dillard wid Bowling ula Sseboeniabt, marking a formal step in his financial reverses.
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Anson
Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago National Wague
Junge Tandie
Dillard Wid
Ula
Stories of Buckeye Life Across Ohio Towns
A collection reports on diverse Ohio towns with notes on state aid for weak school districts stalled after a conference with the attorney general. a bicycle thief arrested days after marriage. a Palmyra man charged with shooting a Ravenna conductor. and a couple involved in the incident amid railway travels.
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Columbus
Guilbert Haw
Une
State board of appraisers and assessors organized
Columba on July 1 1m Wednesday the day fixed for the organization of the new state board of appraisers and assessors for taxation and the Interurban railways. The board met and elected State Auditor Gailbert chairman and George Taylor chief clerk. The board comprises the state auditor attorney general state treasurer and the members of the state railroad commission.
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Columba
Boars
Interu Irban
Gailbert
George Taylor
State Railroad Commission
Carrie Nation Wins at Lima Pace Meet in Historic Crowd
On Wednesday at Lima driving park, large attendance watched fast heats. Carrie Nation won the 2:16 trot purse of 400, with Harry Rasemond and Queen of Woodell placing. Other winners included Lagal Jr in 2:18 class and Norvina B in U2 class, as College Belle took third. Day Sues C reports rail line action in Cleveland.
Dynamite and Buildings Burned in Amherst Fire
A large quantity of dynamite and buildings belonging to the American Dynamite Co were destroyed by fire Wednesday at Amherst. About 5,000 pounds of dynamite were lost. Ten workers were in the building but escaped. A gasoline explosion occurred but did not ignite the dynamite. A match lost by a worker started the blaze. The loss is estimated at [amount].
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Cleveland
American Dynamite Co
Amherst
Ohio City Burn Threatens Town On Rail Line
Fire swept Ohio City on the Chicago and Krin line destroying Brown’s Lumber Yard Ivers barn and two residences. Communication was cut off at 10 o'clock. Loss estimated over 60000 dollars.
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Ohio City
Here
Chicago & Krin
Brown
Ivers
Oil Lands Deal Near Linn in Crawford County
Kerr & Co of the city on Wednesday held 40 acres of developed oil property near the North Fork Office for 1% Wells and a daily output of 1000 barrels in Crawford County Hibby led area. The deal, priced at 500000, involved William Strain of Ola Choy Pa and referenced development details.
Boilermakers Strike Over Piecework at Beech Grove Wharf
A strike by New York Central boilermakers in Bellefontaine Ohio, July 16, followed a Wednesday stoppage after disputes over a new piecework system at the Beech Grove wharf near Indianapolis.
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Bellefontaine, C
New York Central
Ita New Wharf
Beech Grove
Indianapolis
Bayne's Successor Named as Choren in Cleveland Fire Office
Columbus Ohio July 1 State Fire Marshal Rogers appointed Charles F Cowell of Cleveland as assistant fire marshal for the Cleveland office to succeed William M Bayne who was killed last week in an automobile accident.
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Bayne
Choren
Columbus
Rogers
Charles F. Cowell
Cleveland
William M. Bayne
Shriners Conclave Elects Officers for 1909 in Louisville
The Shriners Conclave elected officers on Wednesday and chose Louisville as the 1909 conclave site. Beattie Jamutaville Atlantic City and Detroit were contenders with Louisville selected per precedent. A patrol drill showcased complex formations and a wall sealing feat, while no prize was announced for the contest. The report notes the death of Hubert Porter in Benducky after a long service with the Sandunky division.
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Paul
Min
Mystic Shrine
Louieville
Beattie
Jamutaville
Atlantic City
Detroit
Frank
Charles B. Ovenshiera
Minneapolis
Seasion
Lexington Ball Park
Superial
Doubtful Olympic Medals and Tragic Accidents Reported
July 16 London reports Britain winning gold medals while Sweden takes another. The United States earns a silver. A fatal trolley crash near Dover injures many after a strike. A separate Dover murder involves a 64 year old man found hanged near Marydel. Coroner filed findings.
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Americana
London
Firnat
Britain
Meanee Iin
Sweden
Waaitot States
Republican Candidate’s Auto Kills Laborer in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio an automobile driven by Col TH G6 Catrow the Republican candidate for congress from the Third district fatally struck Eugene Sullivan a 68 year old city laborer in the evening. Sullivan died from injuries sustained at the scene. The accident occurred on duty street as Catrow’s car struck the laborer while he worked nearby.
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Dayton
TH. G6
Catrow
Congress
Eugene Sullivan
Socialists Protest in Wellington Over Unemployed Demonstration
Protest planned by socialist groups in Wellington targets public reception of the American meet. Demonstrators threaten to gather to voice opposition to economic conditions and government policy affecting the unemployed.
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Wellington
Anelimal
Graceful Carriage and Female Posture Devices Described
The passage discusses refined carriage and feminine posture devices, praising steady drills and new apparatuses designed to improve appearance with minimal effort. It explains a dorsal straightening mechanism, a ventral post with an overhead hand bar supporting body weight, and a shoulder bar to elevate the sternum and enhance chest development.
The Price of Prosperity in a God-led Life
A reflective piece tracing faith, accountability, and divine guidance through biblical allusions and sermon-like reflections. It contrasts worldly power with spiritual duty, urging prayer, obedience, and trust in God’s governance as life’s core framework.
Columbus and Return One Dollar Sunday Transit Ad
The C O D M sets a one dollar Columbus round trip rate on Sundays with the first car leaving Marion at 6 am and the last car leaving later. An ad in The Mirror way Column promotes the service and timing details.
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Columbus
Marion
Mirror Way
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