Bank Robbery and Murder Shocks Columbus Grove
A bold bank robbery occurred at Columbus Grove this morning. Cashier T J Magis and bystander Henry Vandermark were wounded and a gunman fled with about 5000 in bills. The suspect, described as a 30 year old man, is pursued on foot through fields and a large crowd searches the area while authorities promise a reward.
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Allen County
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Vandermark
Colsmbus Grove
Weather Forecaster Predicts Varied Summer Ahead
Professor Foster’s notice from St. Josefa Missouri Augusta predicts a volatile finish to August with a Pacific coast storm expected to reach the Atlantic by month’s end. He warns of a hot midseason, unpredictable turns, and possible early frost affecting corn and cotton crops while noting cotton yields may not reach last year’s level.
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Pacific Coast
Rocky-Allegheny Valley
Atlantic Coast
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Eure
Catholic Census of United States Catholic Church Numbers
The census bulletin reports Roman Catholic and allied bodies in the United States totaling 6,250,043 communicants in 10,221 organizations with 3,435,792 worshipers in halls or private houses. New York leads with 473,800 communicants. Chicago and other states show property values and diocesan counts, highlighting state and metropolitan sees.
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Oregon
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Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
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Geyser of Oil Spouts Near North Baltimore Ohio
A colossal oil gusher near North Baltimore Hancock County Ohio pours oil into 600 and 800 barrel tanks, with early tests suggesting production up to seventy thousand barrels daily. The event attracts thousands as drills and pumps rush to capture the flow, hailed as perhaps the world’s largest well. Russia’s reported 400 000 barrel day capacity is disputed by locals.
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North Baltimore
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Allen Township
Ohio Old Company
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Barri
Xidan
Russia
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Bardsley Defalcation Suits Filed In Philadelphia County
The Commonwealth sues Philadelphia County and John Bardsley for 1890 personal property tax totaling 622013.11 and 1891 license taxes totaling 527604.18 minus 160000 credits, seeking warrants and credits as per the 1889 act. Attorney General Hensel says no defense due to late filing. L D Gilbert acts as Philadelphia associate counsel.
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Hensel
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L. D. Gilbert, Esq
Elopement in Raffadale Stirs Local Rumors
sensational tale from Raffadale Pennsylvania reports Mrs. Robert Leighty eloped with Morgantown West Virginia youth Hess leaving a note for her husband. Neighbors describe her as very young and handsome and the event incites much curiosity in the community.
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W. Va
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Horrible kitchen fire kills girl in Ermixe California
An August 8 report from Ermixe California states a girl and a five year old boy, children of Charles Piftschek, were badly burned while attempting to light a kitchen stove. The girl died. the boy’s condition was later described as not expected to worsen.
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Twelve innings decide game Giants top Pirates at Polo Grounds
The Giants beat the Pirates 10 to 7 in a twelve inning marathon at the Polo Grounds. New York piled up 15 hits to Pittsburgh’s 17, errors 9 and 5, with Rosie and Galvin as pitchers. Umpire Lynch.
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Shark encounter on the American dory Serpent voyage
Captain Lawler aboard the Serpent near Coverack reports a dramatic shark strike on July 24. He rigged an explosive pennant overboard, the shark exploded, and the boat escaped. The account includes other voyage perils and a presidential side note from Augusta.
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Murderer Elliott Sentenced to Life at Ohio Penitentiary
In a crowded courtroom Judge Pugh sentenced L. J. Elliott to life imprisonment at the Ohio Penitentiary for murder in the second degree. Elliott, denying guilt, delivered a dramatic statement claiming innocence and lamenting the jury’s verdict after his appeal motion was overruled. He claimed to defend womanhood and said he would retire to a felon’s cell with a sense of personal tragedy.
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Germany American Reception in Berlin A Mixed Picture
In Berlin August 4, observers note U S reception mixed with hostile press. The Courier criticizes pauper emigrants while officials praise the World’s Fair’s tone. American commissioners report courteous greetings and growing German interest, despite tensions back home. News also notes Irish party splits and a U S ship release rumor from the State Department.
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