Brief Review of a Week's Events
A condensed survey of national and international items notes George W Pilagerald, Chicago subtreasury teller, arrested amid $172000 missing from a desk two years prior. Other items include a birth for Senator Beveridge's family, missing funds by N A Alston, Rockefeller gift to a cousin, Annie Peck's safe return in Peru, Robley Evans' 62nd birthday retirement, a Lake Mohonk reception, Cotteringham's embezzlement arrest, Alfred T Wimberly's death by suicide in Des Moines, and a Louisville death note.
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George W. Pilagerald
Chicago
Manny
A. J. Beveringe
Indiana
Manoheath
Mass
N. A. Alston
Bank of Stevenson
Alu
John D. Rockefeller
Gertrude Rockefeller
Oklahoma City
Okla
Annie 8. Peck
Aaa
Lima
Peru
Robley D.vans
Nia
Het
Lake Mohonk
N. C
Edward Cotteringham
Union Traction Company
Lipton
Ind
Ottawa
Alfred T. Wimberly
Kentucky
Bankers’ Life Association of
Des Moines
Louisville
Indictments fill Springfield grand jury list in mob case
Springfield grand jury returns indictments against several mob participants. Private Klein of Chicago to be tried for killing Earl Nelson. Kan-kakee authorities arrange surrender. Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard indicted as mob leaders. Gov. Deneen orders state troops back except Seventh Infantry and First Cavalry amid fears of renewed violence. Missing details include other unrelated incidents abroad and locally amid a broad news roundup.
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Springfield
Kankakee
Klein
Chicago
Earl Nelson
Deneen
Seventh Infantry
Flrst
J. B. Klein
Eigll
Abraham Raymor
Kate Howard
Springfeld
Abdbel Azly
Morocco
Mulal Hafid
Tangier
Minneapolis
Walter Miller
Fort Madison
Forge Fonden
Skonevika
Stamboul
Constantinople
Willfred Parsons
America
Paris
Catholica of
Sydney
Tommy” Barns
Pugiliee
Daniel Hhoeder
Streator
Wote Wetleht
Minnesota
North Dakett
Nortert
Winconsii
Cleveland
Mra
Joseph Mackey
Mitte
Peoria
Lusitania
George 8. Fitzhugh
Virginia
Belean
Southern Indiana Railroad
John K. Wales
Roosevelt
New York
Explosion in tunnel near Porteville Pa kills two
A tunnel blast near Porteville Pennsylvania killed two men and fatally injured a third. The incident is reported amid a chaotic page with multiple unrelated items including legal actions, bank concerns, and various accidents across the country. Authorities investigate causes while the press notes other national events.
Lone Bandit Robs Seven Stage Coaches in Yellowstone Park
Reports from Yellowstone Park describe a lone highwayman roughly 55 years old, 149 pounds, wearing gray and brown coat and blue overalls, who held up seven stage coaches near Old Faithful Inn at a bend in the road. He collected over $6,000 before fleeing on a horse owned by the transportation company. Soldiers from Fort Yellowstone and messengers were dispatched to pursue, with alarms sent to Thumb Station and the West Gallatin river.
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Thas
Old Faithful Ton
Thumb Station
Gallatin
Park
Fort Yellowstone
New law held valid overturning common law rules
United States circuit court of appeals in St. Louis ruling two railroad cases against Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Denver Rio Grande uphold the federal safety appliance law. The court abolishes prior reasonable care standards, declaring the act imposes an absolute duty to maintain coupling devices in operative condition.
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St. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co
Denver & Rio Grande
Court of Appeals
Denver & Rio Grandé
Santa Fe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Congress
Women Tell of a Murder in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Baltimore reports Mia Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva confessed that a body found in a trunk near Camden New Jersey on August 16 was Samuel J. Rosenbloom of Whadber Pennsylvania. They claim he was killed by her son Alexander Rosenbloom at their Windber Pennsylvania home around November 12. They say the motive was the husband’s beating. The pair were arrested at their Baltimore home.
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Baltimore
Mia
Bonnie Rosenbloom
Eva
Belle Muwr
Camden
N. J
Samuel J. Rosenbloom
Whadber
Alexander Rosenbloom
Windher
Mia. Rosenbloom
Panic and Fire Fatal to Three in Brooklyn Home
A stove explosion caused a fatal blaze in a Brooklyn apartment killing three members of the Abruzzo family. Mrs Mary Abruzzo, her three year old Joseph, and infant Charley suffered fatal injuries as the mother reportedly threw the baby from a stairway window before leaping after him. Fire crews extinguished the blaze shortly afterward.
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New York City
Mary Abruzzo
Brooklyn
Joseph
Charley
Baron Von Sternburg Dies in Washington D C
Baron Speck Von Sternburg German ambassador to the United States died of cancer this city Sunday. The baroness Miss Jillian May Langhent of Louteville Kentucky was with him at the end.
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Baron von Sternburg
Hollelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Jillian May Langhent
Louteville
Raids Hit Five Towns on Minneapolis Line
Band of mounted men raided Lowry and Akaske yards on the Minneapolis and St. Louis line near Aberdeen and Five Towns, destroying business portions and causing widespread damage. Authorities report the action as a coordinated disruption affecting several facilities along the rail route.
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Aberdeen
Lowry
Akaske
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Missing Sheriff Office Books Spark Ohio Fee Overcharge Probe
Cleveland investigators probe missing cash journals and overcharges in Cuyahoga County sheriff records. Ex sheriff Mulhern's barn supplied 36 books returned to the courthouse, while revenue journals from Barry and Mudhern administrations remain absent.
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Sheriff's Office
Cleveland
Cuy
Ahout
Mulhern
Barry
Mudhern
Mystery of Cincinnati missionary disappearance solved
A log found at a worn sand bar in the river near Bridge street suggests the disappearance of Presbyterian missionary Elizabeth Hansen on April 17. Her body has not been recovered. a shoe and part of a stocking were found at the foot of the wall. A brother and sister believe the shoe resembles one worn by the missing missionary.
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Cincinnati
Eilabeth Handen
Bridge Street
Misa
Hansen
Missing Bridegroom Mystery Delays Local Wedding
Wooster resident Eddy, hailed as the missing bridegroom, remains unfound and wedding plans with Miss Lacey Warren are postponed. A Milwaukee report claimed a man matching Eddy’s description was found, but N B Everson later verified the patient in Sacred Heart hospital was not Eddy.
Whisky defrauded drinkers in Cleveland by watered or inferior liquor
Special agents of the internal revenue department report that Cleveland whisky drinkers were defrauded out of thousands of dollars over several months by refilling bottles with water or inferior goods. More than 100 retail liquor sellers have been summoned to explain. Collector McCord may refer cases to the district attorney, with arrests likely.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Internal Revenue Department
McCord
Mondey
Howard Returned to Reformatory for Defrauding Auto Firm
Howard arrested at Toledo on a charge of defrauding Euclid Auto Livery Co. of 65 dollars, sent to Manafield reformatory Monday. The charge against Flowart was called by Police Judge McGannon. Howarn was sent to the reformatory in 1905, paroled two years later, and returned for parole violation.
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Howard
Reformatory
Cleveland
O.J
Toledo
Euclid Auto Livery Co
Manafield
Orphans Enjoy Euclid Beach Outing in Fine Weather
More than 1400 orphans from Cleveland institutions spent a banner day at Euclid Beach. Ideal weather, abundant autos, flags, horns, and gum filled the scene as the children smiled, a rare joy for many days to come.
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Cleveland
Euclid Beach
Murdered His Political Rival in Ironton
In Ironton a political feud ended Monday when Hubert Frowein shot Henry Freckn, a rival candidate for Republican central committeeman. The two men met on the street and Frowein drew a gun and opened fire before being arrested.
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Ironton
Henry Freckn
Hubert Frowein
Republican Central
Four Charged With Fraud In Akron Bankruptcy Case
Cleveland Ohio report states B Miller of Akron is charged with conveying ten dollars to defraud creditors. The suit filed in federal court Monday names Otfe as trustee in bankruptcy. Miller is connected to the Lewis Miller Co., a reaper manufacturer that filed for several millions.
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Cleveland
J. B. Miller
Akron
Otfe
Wustee
Miller
Inte Lewia Miller
Aulinity Mier Co
Morgan Orders a Reinspection in Ohio Schools
Chief Inspector John H. Morgan ordered all state school buildings with prior fire safety orders to be reinvestigated immediately. Deputy inspectors were to report back before the fall session opens.
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Morgan
Columbus
John H. Morgan
Refused to Enjoin the Government in Whisky Order
Judge Thompson in United States court Monday denied Union Distilling Co and others a temporary injunction to restrain the government from enforcing an order requiring imitation whisky be washed with water. The decision clarifies that the government may proceed with its regulation pending further action.
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Cinctonat
Thompson
United States
Monay
Union Distilling Co
Drys Win Two Elections In Crookeville And Cannelville
The drys won both Crookeville and Cannelville elections held Monday. Crags ville flipped to wet by a 62 vote margin, while Canselville remains dry by 14 votes, continuing its dry status.
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Drys
Zanesville
Crookeville
Cannelville
Cragsville
Canselville
Coopers Meet in Convention Opens Weeklong Sessions
The annual convention of the Journeymen Cooper's National Union opened in Cincinnati on Monday and will run through the week with meetings and discussions planned daily.
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Coopers
Cincinont
Journeymen Qoopera’ National Union
Marine Gorpe Wins Herrick Trophy for Camp Parry
Camp Parry advances as the U S Marines clinch the Herrick trophy with a total 1 444 points against Pennsylvania 1 698 and Ohio 1 642 despite a protest over a disputed five-point score affecting Ohio. The regimental title marks a third consecutive triumph for the South Massachusetts regiment, earning the $500 trophy and gold medals, with Fifth Maryland finishing second and receiving $50 and medals.
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Marine Gorpe
Camp
Massachusetts
Maryland
Secret Drawer Found In Home Of Oil Tragedy Victim
In Lowenville Oregon a second investigation revealed a hidden drawer built into an organ at the home of Miss Heather Porter, linked to the oil tragedy a week earlier. A neighbor’s tip prompted the discovery as prosecutor Frey pursued requisitions to bring back a lead widow Mrs. Mac Brein and mother Mrs. Bayard.
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Lowenville
Heathr Porter
Womn
Motha B. Stein
Frey
Mac Breln
Diminaw
Bayard
Hansen Refuses to Resign as Athens State Hospital Head
Columbus O Dr T S Hansen appointment of the Athens State hospital refused to tender his resignation per board request. Doubt cast on the board’s power to compel retirement. Hansen elected in 1906 for three years, leaving part of his term. Gov Harris may attempt to force resignation.
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Hansen
Columbus
T. S. Hansen
Athens State Hospital
Harris
Arrest of man with many aliases during pursuit to Canada
Cleveland, O. John Sweeney of the Porsch auto firm chased to Toledo when J H Howard a man known as Charles K Harris and J Fischer was arrested Friday on his way to Canada. He is charged with defrauding Euclid Livery Co and other concerns by means of fraudulent phinoks.
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Bogun
Cleveland
John Sweeney
Porsch Auto
Toledo
J. H. Howard
Canada
Howard
Charles K. Harris
J. ©. Fischer
Euclid Livery Co
Robt G W Foe Sues For Judge Salary Overcharges
Toloto through H Peck of Sandusky files against Common Pleas Judge Lindley W. Morris. Seeks reentry of 8700 plus interest as legal salary. Foster states motive undisclosed. County commissioners began in 1898 to tax sun vouchers for judges pay under a state dot which is invalid.
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Toloto
Robert G. W. Foefer
H. 1, Peck
Sandusky
Ealt
Lindley W. Morris
Foster
Theatrical Manager Badly Injured In Toledo Crash
Frank Burt theatrical manager narrowly escaped death when his car surged forward while cranking it in Toledo on Jefferson avenue. He was pinned between the front of the vehicle and an iron post, suffering a crushed right leg and two gash wounds from the iron work.
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Toledo
Frank Burt
Mr. Burt
Jefferson Avenue
Burt
A Fatal Mistake In Columbus Poisoning Tragedy
Walter Starkey, his wife and two children of Groveport near Columbus were accidentally poisoned Friday. One child died and the parents and the other child were dying. The poisoning was said to result from Mrs. Starkey mixing arsenic with dough while making a pie.
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Walter Starkey
Groveport
Starkey
Fugitive from Justice Suicides in London
Columbus man John P. Reid known as a wealthy contractor committed suicide in London England after fleeing justice here where he faced an assault indictment for his daughter. He had been out on ten thousand dollar bonds when he disappeared about a year ago.
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Columbus
John P. Reid
London
England
Reid
Judge Appoints Assignee for Bank in Cleveland Ohio
Judge Addama Meiday names Thomas J. Holmes as assignee of Farmers and Merchants Bank, succeeding Edward F. Spurney who was removed. Cleveland treasurer of State Bank ing and Trust Co serves as assignee per unanimous debtor committee recommendation.
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Cleveland
Thomas J. Holmes
State Banking & Trust Co
Farmers & Merchants’ Bank
Addama Meiday
Edward F. Spurney
Boy Killed Jumping From Freight Train at Ashtabula
A boy named John Stevens aged 0 years, son of Charles Stevens, was killed in Ashtabula when he jumped from a J. & P. freight train he was riding and fell 40 feet onto an adjacent track. Three other boys with him escaped unharmed. Police noted the incident occurred Thursday night.
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Ashtabula
John Stevens
Charles Stevens
Call for County Primaries Sets August Meeting
Columbus OA announces a gathering of the Republican state central committee on August 29 at headquarters to issue a call for County Primaries to be held in mid September.
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Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
Dayton school board race ends with Carr defeated
Dayton superintendent Detered for Rostection Garr Carr loses after a vacation season deadlock. Edwin J. Brown, member of the board of education, is the successful candidate. Prof. Carr is known nationwide.
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Dayton
Yonn W. Carr
Edwin J. Brown
Board of Education
Prof
Carr
United States
Six Balloons Entered in Columbus Balloon Race
Entries for the Columbus balloon race to start August 29 closed Friday with six balloons listed to compete, confirming a compact field for the event in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus
Spooky Medium Guides Mother to Believed Wine Remedy
A woman seeks solace after illness and is told by a trance medium that her deceased son recommends a daily bottle of a special wine. The ghostly message names a wine merchant at No Fulton Street Manhattan, No-, Smithkins, and the mother buys a whole case after a whispered directive.
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Fulton Street
Manhattan
Wea
Smithkins
He Had Been There. Rodrick and Van Albert Talk Camping
Rodrick questions Van Albert about camping plans and cooking under the stars. Van Albert replies that he never enjoyed a camping trip and has no experience with such outings.
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Rodrick
Old Man
van Albert
Traffic Boom in Paris Surpasses Earlier Years
Paris recounts a sharp rise in vehicle use with wagons horsedrawn and steam carriages combined totaling 204 750. The city now has about 2 000 omnibuses and tram cars, up from 45 in 1891. Hackney coaches rise from 12 000 in 1900 to 19 250 today.
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Paris
Alcohol content in temperance drinks analyzed in England
Government tests of 4147 samples of so called temperance drinks in England show 2008 exceed the 2 percent limit. Alcohol levels range from 2 to 12 3-10 percent with ginger and herb beers highest. Some samples contain alcohol comparable to claret or Rhine wine.
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England
Markets and Commodities Report from New York and Cleveland
The column lists currency quotes and commodity prices including sterling at $145.96, government bonds values, and live stock figures such as hogs and calves. It notes grain futures with Wheat and Corn prices and assorted estate and mortgage references, reflecting a busy trading day across markets in New York and Cleveland.
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