Mrs. Lamar Gorgas Faces Courtroom Tirade in Kelley Case
Mrs. Lamar Gorgas testified in the lawsuit against N. R. Kelley after the jury was convened. She admitted signing a contract with two party figures but said she did not read it before signing. The judge warned her to stop outbursts as lawyers and prosecutors urged restraint. Her prolonged tirade disrupted proceedings until counsel and the court intervened. The case, moved from Magistrate Sweenes, may await common pleas petit jury before today’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Gorgas
N. R. Kelley
iAi-com Paries
Sweenes
Common Pleas Petit Jury
Court Todas
Mysterious impaled man found at Union Depot fence
Cleveland police investigate a strangled man found impaled on Union Station fence pickets. The victim’s coat collar and noose trapped him as he hung between iron posts. Cards in pockets identify Arthur W. Kgle of Columbus and James DeVoe Jr of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gounty Morgue
Union Depot
Arthryp
Kgle
Columbus
James DeVoe, Jr
Louisville
Skala
Union Station
New State Auditor Named in Columbus
State Auditor Donahey appointed J Kaufman of Carton to head the state department examining bureau. He succeeds Wilbur E Baker, promoted to deputy auditor. Kaufman, with twenty years of accounting experience, will earn $2,500 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahey
Columbus
J . Kauf*man
Carton
Allc
Wilbur E. Baker
A. B. Peckinpaugh
Kauf
The New Parasols Brighten Spring Sales
Pretty parasols and practical ones advertised in a variety of attractive styles. Colors, materials, and handles offer individuality. Prices match dependable value with a special season opening. Tas ta Silk parasols featured at four dollars.
Barely Escapes Workhouse in Theft Case
Jake Hagerman narrowly avoids a workhouse sentence after being accused of stealing two settings of eggs from William Klepper’s barn. Hagerman’s link to the Miller divorce case influenced the judge’s consideration about punishment and behavior. He was released on a promise to repay and behave, with a future requirement to serve time if he misbehaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hagerman
William Klepper
Hagerman
Miller
Common Pleas
Major VanOver
Inventor Introduces Hidden Pool Table Adjustment Device
Ben Waller develops a compact brass bolt and sliding sleeve to adjust pool and billiard table feet from beneath. Mia Miller seeks a manufacturer for the device, which becomes practically unseen when attached to a table base. A petition of signatures supports development and potential production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Waller
Mia Miller
Peti- Atcock
Arthur Leldaghtey
Grresser Praises Early Corn Noted In Wooster Area
David Gresser of Wooster reports early corn is up and growing despite a dry spell. He notes wheat is delayed and farmers fear a lower yield, but field observations show corn advancing while wheat lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gresser
Wooster
Mr Gresser
Fingerprint Clue in Slaying Case Narrows Suspect Locale
Fingerprints on a book belonging to Grace Johnson a 13 year old girl slain near Westmoreland County shops sent authorities to Pittsburgh and New York for experts They may raise the $1000 reward and state troopers have searched the county with bloodhounds since the murder Two key conclusions point to a local suspect in Greensburg Pennsylvania May date unspecified
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Grace Johnson
Westmoreland County
Pittsburg
New York
Greensburg
Finest Edition Honors Color Day At Wooster
The Wooster Voice published one of its finest editions in honor of Color Day. Editors Beers and Johnson deserve praise for the issue printed by Clapper Printing. The quality suggests top work from Wooster's printer, possibly George himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Beers and Johnson
Clapper Printing Company
George
Five Die as Liner Senegal Strikes Harbor Mine
Smyria reports five deaths and several injuries after the French liner Senegal hit a harbor mine near port. The ship was evacuated quickly as crews fought to save passengers and crew from the wreck and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyria
Messageries Maritimes
Senegal
Palmer Faction Loses Bid for Moderator at Columbus Meeting
Friends of Dr S Palmer of Broad Street Presbyterian Columbus say opposition led by Van Robine Monmouth and party lines influenced the convention. Newly elected moderator John Timothy Stone vows a reply. The body also voted 13 to 44 to modify the infant salvation clause of the confession of faith in a surprise policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
May Oy Ifriends
S Os Palmer
Broadestreet Presbyterian Church of Columbus
Wooster Unm Verbits
Windeetsits
Dave
Smembers
T Northern Prosperia Desemitts
Falmer Ous
John Wimnothy Stone
Nis
de Stove
van Robine
Monmouth
Dr Palmer
Ohio
Palmer
Joma Eeu
St Louis Browns Manager Stovall Suspended For Ejections
St Louis Browns manager George Stovall is indefinitely suspended for spitting on umpire Charles Ferguson. He must pay a heavy fine to the league and write an apology to umpire Ferguson through President Ban Johnson. Once approved, he may resume leadership of the Browns. The exact fine was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
George Stovall
St Louis Browns
Charles.Ferguson
Ferguson
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Browns
Woman Denies Abducting Child After Midnight Exit
Mrs Susan Miller told a News reporter she did not attempt to abduct her child. She said the trouble began when her husband expelled her at midnight after inviting her to the home. She maintains she has a right to the child despite the court order. Miller asserts she went to his home Monday to retrieve belongings and tried to leave with the girl, which the court had forbidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Miller
Burns at Monitor Iron Works Injure Young Worker
May 21 Miles Swartz from Reedsburg employed at Monitor Iron Works suffered severe burns yesterday while carrying a hot metal table. The metal spilled into his shoe causing gash and charring. Dr Stoll of Wooster and J C Hanna of the locality attended him and reported his condition as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Prairie
Miles Swartz
Adrian Swartz
Reedsburg
Monitor Lnd Iron Works
Dr. Stoll
Wooster
J. C. Hanna
Motorcycle kills infant in unattended driveway incident
A baby boy died when a motorcycle in a driveway choked him while a caregiver was momentarily away. The incident occurred in Everett as the child climbed onto the bike unobserved, and the motorcycle reportedly entangled the infant before he could be helped.
Japan Protest Note From Tokyo Delayed Response
Washington May 22 The State Department received a preliminary Japanese position on California and allied tax matters from Tokyo. The note was not released to the public and officials would not disclose its contents. Officials said the exchange showed a more favorable tone than earlier signals and noted that relations between the United States and Japan had begun to improve.
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Japan
California
State Department
Tokyo
Americas
Odepartmeat
Fly trap program aids high school effort
The Paris News reports seven fly traps prepared by the manual training department for the high school. Traps, painted green and named for the students, will be distributed to merchants on request to Superintendent Maurer as the campaign against flies continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hifgh
Jonny
Cleveland Girl Fatally Struck by Streetcar
May 2 Cleveland Ohio Han nah Johnson was fatally hurt after being struck by an eastbound streetcar while crossing to attend school. She collided with a westbound car on the opposite track and suffered severe head injuries. Johnson was taken to Charity hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hannah Johnson
Central
Charity Hospital
Alliance High School to Graduate Largest Class in History
May 22 Alliance High School will graduate its largest class, about 80 students, marking a historic milestone for the Alliance glass industry area. Officials note a strong turnout and pride in the district as the ceremony approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Alance
Tomas
Ashland and Lorain Railway Company Absent Stake in Court
Lorain Ashland Southern Railway Company sues four defendants in probate court over a chartered line to connect Lorain to Castaloga via Wellington and Ashland. The suit seeks condemnation to construct maintain and operate the railroad with rights to cross highways and private property across multiple townships. Defendants include Everett Eaton RM Johnson John Weeks and Mary Meeks with Andrea Weeks joining in one case.
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Atternarvs
Semple & Sharkoof
Ashland
Lorain, Ashland & Southern
Raibroad Corvpac
W Corp
Bri
Ashland Gazette
Parengers
Lorain
Lora Ankland
Witvie
Castaloga
Wellington
Camsteloga
Osurtta
Tros Township
Everett
Eaton RM Johnson
John VN Weeks
Mary Meeks
John Weeks
Andreae Weeks
Coming Minstrel Show of Knights of Pythias at City Opera House
Rising Star lodge hosts a first class minstrel show next Monday at the city opera house. Knights and ladies in uniforms perform fancy drills with a full orchestra led by DC Franks. George Brant directs music and will sing as a soloist. rehearsals run nightly.
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Rising Star
K of P Orchestra
DC Franks
George Brant
Mr Brandt
Building New Grain Elevator at Shreve
H. H. Miller of Wooster began erection of four large grain elevators for Gray & Smith, local mill men. The project is described as large and the work expected to be well done. Local paper notes the ambitious scale and indicates the town’s growing grain handling capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
H.H Miller
Wooster
Gray & Smith
Seeing Things in Killbuck Valley Flood Scar Photos
A report notes flood impacts in Killbuck Valley with mentions of strange visions and echoes of a dramatic scene near the mill. The latest note describes a sighting of a fish and a related event around the Druighaan area by the river.
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Katlbuck
Holmes County Farmers Invited as Ministers Visit Wooster District
The North Ohio conference of the Wooster district of the Mob church gathers this week with a large number of ministers in town. The note hints at scrutiny of local poultry houses but avoids explicit details and emphasizes community activity among Holmes County farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ohio
Wooster
Mob Church
Holmes
Ledger Found In Maitland Shop From 1846
A ledger dated July 21 1846 and owned by Bown Jones & Co was found in Maitland at the Quality Shop. It lists prices for whiskey 22 cents a gallon sugar 5 cents a pound coffee 15 cents a pound eggs 1 dozen and tobacco 25 cents a pound, showing merchants did steady business in that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Wooster Ice Cream
Bown, Jones & Co
Bucher Defeat in Claim Against Estate of Jane Binder
A petit jury returned a verdict Monday for the defendant in the case of Robert Bucher versus Graham Bucher administrator of Jane Binder’s estate. The suit sought compensation from the estate for work performed by Bucher for his mother that he claims was not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bucher
Graham Bucher
Jane Binder
Auto lights requirement summary for night driving
Section T6114 requires a motor vehicle to display a red rear light and three white lights two in front one at rear so the distinctive number is illuminated and visible at least two feet ahead. Violations carry a fine not exceeding $25.
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Uta
Woman found guilty of manslaughter in Cleveland case
In Cleveland on May 22 a jury convicted Mrs Kate Eberly of manslaughter for the January 29 murder of Harry Everett. The verdict followed testimony and an emotional scene as Mrs Eberly spoke to her husband Joseph and the couple faced a second trial.
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Cleveland
Criminal Court
Kate Eberly
Harry Everett
Merry
Eberly
Joseph Eberly
Banker dies after weeklong poisoning fight in Georgia
Macon Georgia May 21 B Sanders Walker died after a week long battle with poisoning. In his final moments he spoke calmly and uttered a defiant line about facing death saying if this be dying then this sensation of dying is not as it seems.
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Macos
Dath
Sanders Walker
Law
Miners Live in Tents Amid West Virginia Coal Strike
About 1,000 miners in the New River field and their families plan to live in tents amid a strike in the West Virginia coal fields. United Mine Workers of America District 29, led by Thomas Cairns, reports 15,000 members organized, complicating an already tense situation as Senator Kern calls for federal investigation.
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Charleston
W Va
West Virginia
New River
Bourne
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas Cairns
Iitriet No 17
New River Field
District 29
Minera
Kern
Indiana
United States
Senate
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Roosevelt Libel Trial Set for May Twenty-Six
Marquette county jurors will determine if twelve men can be seated for a libel trial between Col Roosevelt and George A Newett editor of Tron Ure in Ishpeming. The case stems from Newett’s October article claiming Roosevelt drinks and that intimates know it, a claim Roosevelt aims to crush. Roosevelt himself is expected Monday to direct the battle and deny the rumor.
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Marquette
Mich
Bull Moore
Col Roosevelt
George A Newett
Ishpeming
Tron Ure
Newett
Newett’s Statement, Published October 12, 1912, That ““Roosevellt
America
Roosevelt
Girl begs surgeons to sew foot back at St Luke's
Eleven year old Matilda Strasser, injured by freight cars along Pennsylvania tracks near Hessemer avenue in Cleveland, asks doctors to reattach her severed right foot because she cannot afford a replacement. An ambulance arrives and she is treated with anesthetic.
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Cleveland
Matilda Strasser
St Luke's Hospital
Pennsylvania
Hessemer Avenue
W. A. Nuno
Matilda
Courniquin
Amos B Alger Dead Veteran of Civil War
Amos Barrett Alger died in Huntington West Virginia. He was born in Wooster June 11 1838 and enlisted Sept 17 1861 in the Eleventh Battery Ohio Light Artillery rising to captain. He was wounded captured at Iuka and held as a prisoner. Judge Weygandt will deliver the final address May 30 at Apple Creek during the unveiling ceremonies for a new soldier’s monument, to begin at 1:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Barrett Alger
Huntington
W Va
Wooster
Alger
O Lo A
Iuka
W FE Weygandt
Common Pleas Court
Applecreek
Fle
Brenner Sets County’s Largest Cash Register in Store
The largest cash register in the county is installed at A. M. Brenner’s shoe store. The seven drawer unit includes multiple counters and an adding attachment.
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A. M. Brenner
Weather Forecast Fragment Reads Unclear Tomorrow
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Friday night forecast with cloud cover and scattered showers. Limited legibility prevents precise temperatures or regional details.
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DR. Palmer
Miles
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Swaye County
Killbuck
Holmes County
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