Four Men Involved In Martin's Ferry Shootout
A chaotic early evening melee in Martin's Ferry left one man shot and three others detained after a street confrontation near B. J. Hoge's drag joint. William Brown and Fred Taylor sustained injuries as gunfire erupted among a crowd of witnesses. arrests followed and authorities pursued further detentions.
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Tha Geneal
Martin's Ferry
Cass
William Brown
Fred ‘Taylor
Atsots
Poursh Strogt
B. J. Hoge
Wally
Herr Bol
Ginecios
Willian Braver
Taylor
Ole
Willan
Mullah
Wits Brown
Ies
Brown
Samme
Gecey Vennugl
James Hukle
Cassannt
Hukle
Towler
Cina
Stanton
Inter
Stantin
Chicago police give up mob violence claims and religious tensions
A fragmented report alleges Chicago police withdrew accusations amid widespread fear of anti Christian and anti Buddhist sentiment. It notes tensions between vegetarians and missionaries, citing alleged violent acts and communal strife. The piece references debates over Christian meat abstinence and perceived religious antagonism culminating in a controversial stance during August.
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Fife
Cigy
Wulmecbetyer
Artie
Maatesting
Peimars
Roorot
Unpromising Start at Northwestern Breeders Meeting
Chicago August 17 Northwestern Breeders' Association meeting opens at Washington Park with betting banned. Four book-makers barred as unpermitted. Harlem crowd sparse at 7,810. purses low. Iroquois stakes see Bert Oliver beat Marcus Daly's Rachasl. Harlmont and Axtellord win heats, with notable close finishes. Frankin, Glenmore, Major Ewing, and Glenmore line up in various heats. time around 2:19 to 2:26.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Gene
Harlem
Bert Oliver
Marcus Daly
Harlmont
Ewiz Watt
Axtellord
Axtell
Josephine
Pranklin
Ashland Wilkes
Josephink
B. mi
Cantican, Wills
Buffalo
N.Y
Ig Summons
Milwaukee
Wis
Slumber
Two Strike
Happy Mark
Unknown dies amid Coxey turmoil and Ohio deaths
A fragmentary notice recounts Coxey era figures in Cleveland and several obituaries and notices from August 17. It mentions an enigmatic “Unknown” figure, Dr Bear, and a suicide by morphing grief, plus brief items on senatorial candidate M. R. Welday, a Creek county event, a baptism in Brooke cemetery, and funeral details for Captain Thomas White and others.
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Coxey
Cleveland, O
Bear
Town
Cleveland
Bean
Forial Contest Shows American Yachts Progress in Cup Era
A detailed review of Defender and Vigilant racing history up to the upcoming trials, highlighting how American yacht design has evolved toward the America's Cup. The piece compares times, wind effects, and rigging changes, noting Defender’s edge and Vigilant improvements as both prepare for August races.
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New York
Altiisa
Vai
Perea
Front Land
Sandy
Hank
Clu
Glen Cove
Huntington
New London
Newport
Block Island
Vineyard Haven
Fijen Cove
Fron Huntington
Defender
New Port
Heren
Viellant
Godut
Phtm
New Rochelle
New York Yacht Club
Bay Ridge
Sawyer and
Herrencolt
Ain
K. A. Willard
George Gould
Sandy Hook
Regatta
Augustus D. Smith
Latham A. Fish
J. F. Tams
Gouverneur Z. Kortright
A. Rogers
J. R. Bunk
J. Cass Canfield
Elf
Valkyrle Uf
Arrest of Sharpsburg Inventor Upsets Pittshore Visit
August 17. Miss Jennie Montgomery of Pittshore Pennsylvania announces engagement to W Thomas Fisher, a Sharpsburg inventor. Fisher, who followed her to town, alleges she rejected his marriage proposals and was arrested after his harassment grew persistent while she attended school in Pennsylvania.
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Wellsburg
Thomas Cain
Wheeling Junction
Brooke Cemetery
Burgettstown
Lottie Winder
John Lewis
Wheeling
S. C. Panil
Athantic
J. L. White
Pittsburg
Aml
John Hlankensop
Moundsville
White
Jas. White
Cincinnati
Knowles Shriver
Bethany
Lily Hunter
Pinaburg
Both
The
Post
W. Windsor
David Johnson
J. ML. Calloway
Odd Fellows
Jenmie Montgomery
Pittshore
W. Thomas Fisher
Sharpsburg
Fisher
Pennsylvania
Loch Lynn Heights Hotel Hosts Music and Social Events
August 17 at Loch Lynn Heights Hotel Mountain Lake Park Maryland Morgantown brass band performs three daily concerts Madame Kate Rolla sings The Last Rose of Summer in a delightful recital A straw ride party attracts about twenty five young people from Loch Lynn Cold pleasant week with brick wood fires and warm days Notable guests include Baroness Lagerfelt Misses McGrand and many from Wheeling Clarksburg Mannington and Morgantown community figures listed with attendees.
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Mountain Lake Park
Morgantown
Loch Lynn Heights
Kate Rolla
Minnie Clark
Loch Lynn
Strathem
Loch
Lynn
Thurnay
Augnat
Baroness Lagerfelt
Stoubeny
McGrand
Peel Tree
Wm. Post
Brickhannon
W. W. M'ller
Parkeraburg
Nell’e Blackshorn
Jessie Blickshere
J. Bisckshere
Mannington
John J. Hoffman
David ‘Turner
Roay Bricker
Wath Hoffman
List
A. J. Wheat
H. J. Zayely
Wheeling
D. Jameson
Parkershoro
T. P. Keys
Keyser
Miss Good
Miss Ogden
Fairmont
F. H. Thomas
Gration
W. W. Walker
E. E. Baldwin
Robert White
Mary S
Kate Haza Spee
C. Penafer
West
H.H
Organizers Urged for Pittburgh Coal Pit District
In Pittsburgh Pa August 17 early morning crowds pressed labor headquarters seeking miners’ representation. Officials plan to organize five to six pits, abolish company stores, and push for union wages in United States currency by October 1. National organizers Delcher and Cilran aid rapid mobilization as requests pour in from multiple mines.
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Pittsburg
Iu - Labor
Wulseip
Benetica
Thor Ark Iin
Devluey Wit
Epinck-Mu
Piteburg
Osburn, Sieter & Co
Wheeline
Pegard
United States
Phubine Ert
Pmtebung
Prof Delcher
John A. Cilrant
Dean Hote
Staten
Tragic Early Morning Accident At Crossing
A serious early morning accident near a yard bridge involved Joseph Altmeyyr who fell from a moving train while attempting to avoid a collision. He sustained a severe injury to his right arm and other injuries. the incident occurred near McMoeren as dawn broke. Local reports describe a chaotic scene with nearby witnesses and ongoing inquiries into the derailment and safety measures at the crossing.
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Joseph Altmeyyr
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