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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Perrysburg school notice edited by B L Blue and Patiener invites local readers to respond. The fragment suggests a community message or editorial item from Perrysburg with an emphasis on public engagement. Further readable details are unavailable in the supplied text.
Homecoming for Democratic VP candidate John W. Kern greeted by Indianapolis neighbors after Denver convention. Highlights include executions, embezzlement arrests, a voluntary prison surrender, Elks leadership, Prohibition conventions, freight rate talks, and a series of disasters and political incidents across the U.S. including earthquakes, wrecks, fires, a bombing, a fatal duel, and a box factory fire.
Martin Sheridan and Ralph Rose headlined the Olympic games in London with two American golds. Johan Flanagin set a hammer record and M W Sheppard won the 1500 meters as U S athletes topped the second day. Across other reports, a string of accidents, legal actions, and political moves color the week from Willamstown gas blast to Bryan influenced finance disclosures and Alaska exposition planning.
Washington district court on September summons Samuel Gompers Mor rison and John Mitchell for contempt over alleged boycott comments and articles in Federationist The Buck Stove and Range Co accuses public statements and Referenced court decision to sustain boycott The Mine Workers vote proposed a 35 fine on members who buy Buck products with possible expulsion for nonpayment
Vice Admiral Ro jestvensky, long noted for cool scientific approach, died Sunday night in Bad Nauheim Germany at about 60 years old. He led the Baltic fleet around to Vladivostok during the Russo-Japanese War and faced a court inquiry before being acquitted for surrender, deemed not in full senses due to injuries.
Report from Bay Port details a daring Sunday rescue off Point Lookout as Harvey Light, Russell Moyers, and George W. Wall aided by nine Bay Port sailors saved 12 boys from a burning Javack on Saginaw bay. A gasoline tank exploded about a mile out, diverting the vessel into the water where life preservers and smocks aided the escape.
Washington D C by order of the comptroller of the treasury the Wiret National Bank of Rack Creek with a capital of 26000 was erected Monday and a receiver was appointed.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania endures a self inflicted crisis as an epidemic of suicides grips the city since July. Twenty one individuals have taken their own lives and about forty eight have attempted suicide but failed to complete the act, shaking the community and prompting alarm among residents.
Five balloons started from St Paul on Saturday to beat world distance and endurance records. All landed in Minnesota with Chicago the largest balloon owned by C A Coey of Chicago finishing near Blooming Prairie at noon Sunday to win both endurance and distance prizes. King Edward landed at Hampton Saturday night and pilot Lieut J G Bennett denied wires interference. Captain Hudson and America landed at Owatonna Saturday evening. Hudson sprained his ankle climbing out. Pommern reported landing at Warsaw Sunday 10:30 AM. A landing distance table lists King Edward 24 miles United States 6h miles America 58 miles Chicago 73 miles Pommern 52 miles.
Colorado Springs reports Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the national Republican committee, arriving to consult with Western state leaders. He aims to organize a general conference to share resources and coordinate campaigns, promising states certain to vote Republican will aid neighboring doubtful ones, addressing past lack of cohesion.
Judge Taft will be notified of his presidential nomination in Cincinnati and will learn he has been elected a member of the International Society of Steam Shovel Men. The ceremony to confirm his union membership is set for July 29 and relates to his work with steam shovel operators in Panda.
Charles King his wife two daughters a young friend of the daughters and the Fort Wayne chauffeur were killed when an automobile train car was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania railroad train at a crossing near Columbia City Indiana on Saturday.
In Columbus the State inspector and Assistant Attorney General Miller told that a single oil inspection is sufficient though discretionary where the inspection occurs. Ohio deputies may only work within Ohio, while a large amount of oil refined for Ohio markets comes from Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
Lightning killed two campers along Big Walnut creek near Truro seven miles south of Columbus. Mrs. C F Guegle 25 and Earl Vigor 19 died, John Gugin 4 injured but expected to recover. Nearby, Mrs Jacob Allison 50 was killed when struck by a train near Carey two miles south of town. In Columbus, county party committees lag on nominations with three counties reporting.
Columbus Ohio State Bank Superintendent Seymour on Friday issued his first certificate authorizing a new bank to begin business. The certificate form was prepared by the attorney general for this case, as the superintendent had not yet finalized the form. The Cleveland application prompted the action.
Police pursued Frank Ward an ex convict for the alleged murder of Walter Henry the Duquesne hotel manager on a country road near here Thursday night Ward walked into town surrendered and was jailed on a murder charge He carried no weapon and said he recalled the shooting.
William Kelly foreman of barns at St Perior avenue and Down street was struck by a street car Friday while repairing a car. The motor man backed up the vehicle and the wheel passed over his leg and body, severing him in two.
Farmers and Merchants Banking Co. failed to open Friday then made an assignment. Depositors gathered to withdraw funds but officials chose not to reopen. Assets and liabilities are about $600,000 each. The bank was located on the South Side.
Columbus doctor A Lingufelter, linked to the Newark Savings Bank wrecking case, remains in the penitentiary hospital in critical condition with stomach paralysis and is pressing the parole board for a pardon.
Col. Catrow, a millionaire Republican candidate for congress in the Third district, withdraws from the race after remorse over striking Eugene Sullivan, a laborer, on a Dayton street, which instantly killed him.
In Dayton Ohio Clyde Zar age 20 and Walter Cowitz age 14 were killed by lightning on a Vandalia farm Friday evening. They had taken their horses into a barn and lay on the hay when a bolt struck an elm near the barn. The lightning traveled to the barn, passing through Zar and injuring Cowitz, whose skull was split by the strike. The horses also perished.
Judge Doyle opened the hearing on the motion to quash the indictments against Congressman Jay F. Laning and G. Gibbs in Norwalk Ohio. They face multiple charges including embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses related to the Ohio Trust Co affair. The defendants have pleaded in abatement claiming the indictments arise from a private business conspiracy. Prosecutor Wickham filed demurrers in response.
Opening day of the intercity yacht regatta saw close results as 8:20 a.m. started contests. In class A the Shark of Toledo YC led but the Spray from Royal Canadian YC took first on rating. In class B Canadians swept top two with Crusader and Eleanor. Toledo’s Blete claimed third. Spray of Chicago YC edged by Cleveland by a hair in a tense finish for the 21-footers.
Edward Long died at Meyers Lake after a catfish sting on his right leg. The wound seemed minor but led to worsening pain in the stomach and leg, with doctors unable to prevent the fatal lockjaw four days later on July 9.
Patrolman John Valle was shot in the leg by three burglars who fled a half block away with a bag. Volk fired, the robbers returned fire and escaped. They had entered Rev. G. A. Waller’s home taking a gold watch and $18. contents of the bag were unknown.
Cleveland, O. J. H. Jackson claimed he was robbed of 2100 dollars on Commercial street by three women last week. He failed to appear against them when cases were called in police court Monday. Acting Judge Croke issued a warrant for him. Jackson was arrested on contempt of court and jailed. He will be held as a witness.
Columbus reports the death of Frank Purmert a trustee of the Lima state hospital at his Van Wert home. Purmert a Republican and ally of Gov Pattison and one of the late Gov Pattison appointees he supported Pattison in the election.
Cleveland investigators report railroads in the city have lost nearly 100000 in four months due to car robberies. Police are doubling detective forces to curb thefts. The Wheeling and Lake Erie line alone reports losses close to 30000 in merchandise and metal.
During a severe electrical storm over eastern Warren County Sunday night a lightning strike hit a tree where 120 turkeys roosted. all but two were killed. The same strike toppled the tree onto a herd of cattle, killing three.
Mrs Judson Hendrickson living near Glen Willow station was doused with oil and blown up on Monday. Her husband rescued their four children by throwing them from a window. Mrs Hendrickson died from her injuries.
Capt Martin E Brown a renowned Ohio River steamboat captain died suddenly Sunday in Gallipolis. He operated packet boats between Pittsburg and St Louis and was considered one of the river’s best known men.
In Cleveland Ohio a drowning occurred Monday as Ernest Zinincki eighteen year old resident of Nottingham slipped into a bath tub in a bowling alley area and drowned. The incident reports indicate the casualty happened while bathing in the facility. Authorities are investigating the accident.
Cleveland educator Myron Herrick will not challenge Congressman Burton for Foraker's Senate seat. Local politician Frank Burstedt, citing Herrick in a private talk, says Herrick informed him he would not enter the race and remains close to Burstedt.
About 600 members attended the annual Ohio United Spanish War Veterans meeting convening in Canton on Monday with a large turnout.
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