Balloon Ascents and Mutilated Remains Highlight Ohio News
A balloon ascent near Canton with pilots Leo Brevenn J J Wade and BH Moreau ends abruptly when occupants abandon ship near Oxnaburg. Separate report from Cleveland recalls the mutilation of a baby in Newbury with exhumation of three bodies. Lima reports a bank robbery escape tied to Ada suspects and Lafayette as a getaway point.
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Canton
Leo Brevenn
New York
J. J .Wade
Cleveland
BH. Moreau
Boston
Bkg
Aero Club
Oxnaburg
Lima
Red
Ada
Adieur
Lafayette
Cleveland Votes to Pane Four Cent Fare Test
In a July 283 report from Failure Cleveland the mayor announced a four cent transit fare test to cover operating costs. Free transfers begin next day as a temporary measure while June transfers raised $25 000. A formal proclamation names May and July 28 as a holiday to honor William Taft receiving nomination for president.
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Cleveland
Eimeinany
Smy
Markbreit
Wiliam
Taft
Vorys Calls Conference in Cincinnati for Ohio Candidates
Arthur Z. Vorga political aide to Mr. Tait said Ohio Republican candidates for Congress will join with the state central and executive committees in a conference in Cincinnati. The event aims to coordinate party efforts across the state. A separate incident reports a probably fatal fall in Cleveland as a worker fell four stories while painting a Swift & Co sign, was rushed to Charity hospital with serious injuries, and escaped with rope save.
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Vorys
Cincinnati
Arthur Z. Vorga
Tait
Hery
Congress
State Central
State Executive Committee
Chestina
Cleveland
Williams
Swift & Co
Charity Hospital
Ieram
Hit
Man Shot Playing War in Springfield
Was shot beneath the heart while playing war at Urleans Springfield on May 5. Amy Moore of Nashville Tennessee survived the wound. the revolver was in the possession of Richard Baws. The injury was serious but the victim was expected to recover.
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Springfield
Amy
Uille Moore
BP. Moore
Nashville
Tenn
Urleans
Richard Baws
Prince of Wales Lands in Quebec Amid Royal Welcome
The Prince of Wales arrived aboard the Indomitable in Quebec on Wednesday as guns thundered and 60 000 spectators cheered from the wharves and hills. Premier Laurier and Governor General Fort Grey greeted him. Laurier delivered a welcome in both English and French. The prince spoke of loyalty to the king and left the city in an open carriage past crowds to the citadel.
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Quebec
Hockar
Fort Grey
Cann
Laurier
Canada
Notable Writer William Winter Reported Critically Ill
Famous writer and dramatic critic William Winter was removed from a hospital in critical condition. The report notes his decline after injuries from a wreck near Winslow Arizona on June 28, with further mentions of unrelated political updates and a naval voyage by the Atlantic battalion to Auckland.
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Sos
Angeles
William Winter
Mtr
Winter
Winslow
Arle
Biggest Diamond Mine to Close in July
July 22 report states De Beers will close the Phinmoe mine, the largest in the group, amid ongoing retrenchment pressures. The decision affects Mitberley and related operations as the company restructures its diamond production.
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Mitberley
de Beers Oh
Hav
Dows
de Beere
Phinmoe
Venezuelan expels Dutch minister as tensions rise
President Castro ousted J. J. De Roun the Netherlands minister resident in Venezuela. Honduran minister at Washington Ugarte asked for denial of reports Nicaragua and his government may go to war. A city mayor's daughter faced punishment for a thwarted engagement murder case. Governor Comer vows state court challenge to proposed freight-rate hikes. A Nebraska town robbery saw two masked men seize a box of gold from a Wells Fargo messenger.
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Castro
J. J. de Roun
Netherlands
Venezuela
Senor Ugarte
Washington
Nicaragua
Grete Boler
Freiberg
Baxony
Gov. Comer
Ultima
Obie
Minnealpol
Likely
Andras
Welle Fargo Mexsenker
Tragedy in Fort Lowery Hotel Ball Room
In a Fort Lowery hotel ball room at Fat Beach Kawt night John Manna 30 shot Augusta Walt 11 1 year old and Ralph Mang 20 as they danced He then shot himself dying instantly The girl was wounded in the mouth the bullet only slight wounds reported The tragedy stunned about a hundred attendees
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New York
Fort Lowery
Fath Beach
Kawt
John Manna
Augusta Walt
Ralph Mang
Public Disturbance Report In Jacksonville Mob Attack
An incident in Jacksonville Florida involves a Black city dog catcher James Evans attacked by a mob of about 200 Black individuals while performing duties in the Hortlw Mm section. Evans used a public safety item to disperse the crowd as rocks and clubs were used. Police intervened as tensions escalated and an officer fired after the mob grew more violent.
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Jacksonville
Fla
James Evans
Lentvea
Clube
Rocks Kyana
Charles Cronly
Thip
Kvats
Clever Swindler Arrest Trial Nears Grand Jury
Fran com Caspari, alias Miss Fran, accused of swindling many in this city and elsewhere through a book investment scheme, was held to 5,000 bail to await U S grand jury action. She allegedly obtained about $4,600 during her stay here.
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Washington
Francom Caspari
United States Grand Jury
Mining camp violence and dynamite damage reported near Yolande
A Birmingham area mining camp on Yolande Creek reported violence when four masked men beat a watchman near Yolanda. A dynamite blast damaged Bob Carter’s home but caused no injuries. Nellie Chesley of Balamanaca New York obtained a divorce from Frank Chesley, noted as a Greenfield discoverer, after a prior marriage.
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Birmingham
Ala
Yolande
Bob Carter
Heere
German Car Han Tops New York Paris Pace Lead
The German car led the New York to Paris motor pace event last evening with Hydtkuhnen in pursuit. The American car lagged about 550 miles behind the leader as of the reporting.
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Hydtkuhnen
East Prowslo
New York
Paris
Missouri Anti-Saloon League faction fights in conference
In St Louis Missouri a conference seeks to heal rifts within the Missouri Anti-Saloon League. Rev P A Baker of Columbus Ohio chairs. Accusations fly between Dr C G Robinson and former head Samuel J Lindsay over leadership and finances as De W B Palmore pushes to oust Robinson.
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Bt. Louly
P. A. Baker
Columbn
Ohio
National
Missouri
Hes
de W. B. Palmore
Et Louis v
C. G. Robinson
Robinson
Samuel J. Lindsay
Baker Aldst
Palmore
Taft Heads to Oyster Bay for Roosevelt Consultation
President Taft arrives in New York en route to Oyster Bay to consult with President Roosevelt. A large crowd gathers as Taft’s car departs by ferry and he plans to leave for something described as Cluclovatl tomorrow.
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New York
William Tl. Taft
Oyster Bay
Masakatetan
Taft
Cluclovatl
Local events and court notes from Meigs county area
A wagon accident dented the Last Grocery wagon when a horse ran away Wednesday. The late son of Mr and Mrs Grover Thrush of Cottage Street was operated on by Dr Mattox and is recovering. A Meigs county reunion planning meeting will be held Saturday at A M Peoples home to set arrangements. City residents named in a stamp collectors photo include TL Ro Wright W G Windloret PD Schaltner Join Stevens William Culberson Roy Bullard Ployd Agh and Adler Smith.
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Grover ‘Thrush
Cottage Street
SW. Mattox
Meigs County
A. M. Peoples
Hayes
Sharp Streets
OMO State Journal
Woaders
Ohio
TL Ro Wright
W. G. Windloret
Schaltner
Join Stevens
William Culberson
Roy Bullard
Ployd Agh
Aplder” Smith
Currie
Justice Gompf
Central
West End
Michael Bork
Blake
New York
Rinding Thine
Greer Succeeds Potter as Bishop in New York
David H. Greer who was coadjutor of New York succeeds Bishop Henry Potter and becomes bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York. An additional consecration is noted as part of the transition.
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Greer
Potter
New York
David H. Greer
Henry
Two Farmers Shot in Amite County Home
In Amite City Louisiana on July 23 Joseph Ania lome and Vincenen Lueute Tratian truck farmers were shot and badly wounded in their home ten miles south by Sheriff Saul and deputies amid a misunderstanding.
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Amite City
Joseph Anialome
Vincenen Lueute
Tratian
Ten Millee
Here
Sherif Saul
Taft Plans Talks With Roosevelt Near Oyster Bay
Taft leaves Hot Springs Virginia bound for Oyster Bay to confer with Roosevelt on his Cincinnati speech accepting the presidential nomination. He will travel by Chesapeake and Ohio line arriving in New York City then proceed to Cincinnati with a stop in Youngstown to meet officials and discuss Republican prospects in Ohio and New York.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Oyator Bay
Roosevelt
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jersey City
New York City
New York
Cincinnati
Herbert Parenna
Frank J. Kellowe
Ohio
Youngtown
Nett
Cmt
Paraker
Parton
Hughes Wie
Pil
Parsons
Thott
Groscup to Retire from Federal Bench
The notice from today says Judge Peter S. Grosecup will retire from the federal judiciary over his role in the Standard Oil decision. It notes possible fall resignation and mentions no firm private practice offers, aside from a speculative bid by James J. Hill associate.
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Chiesgy
Mindo
Peter
Grosecup
Standard Oil
Gromeup
James J. Hill
Railroad
Bryan to Speak At Capitol Grounds Rally in Lincoln
Notification of W. J. Bryan versus the presidency race set for August at the state capitol grounds. Exercises start at 2 o'clock. Bryan addresses focus on publicity before election and defense of the Denver platform.
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Dimeting
Herriaborg
Chaiman
George M. Dimeling
Clearfield
Aad
Nittone
Bryan
Kern
Denver
Philadelphia Delemetin
Vairview
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
State Capitol
Honary
Capital Beach
Association of Grocery and Butchers of
State Democratic Committee
Tin Ul Ronmirks T
Grocery’ and Butchers —Association
Political Shift Hint From Interparty Endorsements
The state official praised Democratic newspapers for growing contributions and subscriptions from diverse party sources. He argued such cross party support signals an auspicious start to a new era in politics and welcomed broader participation.
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Ryan
Seventy-first Company Excels in Coast Artillery Practice
Washington July 25 The Seventy-first Company A G conducted target practice at Fort Coney on June 24 achieving a 100 percent hit rate on an 80 by 0 foot target and a 7.7 ton per hour rate at 6400 yards. A sixty shot series over 12 minutes followed by a month of high accuracy earned commendation from the Chief of Coast Artillery for Captain Granville Sevier and his men.
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Washington
Cy-firat Company
A. CL
Ft. Coney
Law
Hattery Worth
Gisey
A. G
Chief of
Coast Artillery
Granville Sevier
Coast Artillery Corps
Constan
Dogs Versus Children In Philadelphia Household
The Miller family of 460 Laurel Street faced accusations of starving their four children while dogs received better care. Mrs. Miller testified that her husband Joseph Miller beat her when dogs showed signs of mange or distemper. Miller was jailed in default of bail.
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Philadelphia
Penhing
Joseph Miller
Laurel Street
Miler
Fatal Collision in Loulaville Involving Phillip Hine
In Loulaville Kentucky on July 23 Phillip Hine age 22 struck and fatally hurt Arc hur W. Kawit and seriously injured Min Kraft as they were en route to visit Krafts mother. Police search Hine who fled after the incident.
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Alreidy
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Balamanaca
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Haberman Hardware CO
F. J. Lusch Grocer, N. E. Cor
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Price & Hurley
Telephone
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Turner & Co
Chas, Turner & Co
E. Center St
Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
Raton
Kidsey
Siver
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