Escape of Insane Patient From Wooster Hospital
Insane patient Eddie Carse escaped from J A Booths hospital attendant at Wooster after gaining access to a water closet and fleeing through a north window. Carse, committed for theft and threats against an aunt, had previously absconded and surfaced in Ashland before being recaptured and turned over to Sparks. Sparks searched Wooster Monday but Carse remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Carse
West Salam
J. A
Sparks
Pennsylvania
Caree
Carse
Lerner
Massillon
Pettibone Juror Seeks Court Statement After Trial
Boise Idaho December 21 After the Pettibone trial juror BE L Evans asked Judge Wood to speak to the court and the two leading counsels He said he had no objection to speaking in the presence of the jury but the judge declined noting it would not be proper The juror appeared flushed with tears and both sides professed to have no idea what he intended to tell the court
Fatal Quarry Accident Claims Young Workman
Thomas Zachariah aged 21 was fatally injured at the Wagner stone quarry when a belt line shaft caught him, tearing a collarbone and two ribs after about a minute of being whirled. He died from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Thomas Zachariah
Wagner
Wheat and corn acreage estimates from Washington
The agricultural department estimates winter wheat acreage at 28,132,000 acres and spring wheat at 17,079,000. Corn is placed at 99,931,000 acres and oats at 31,887,000 in a December Washington report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
Gun In Court Georgetown Ky Details Goebel Killing Exhibit
In Georgetown Kentucky on December 19 Grant Roberts testified in Caleb Powers trial about the Marlin rifle used in the Goebel assassination. The weapon, found screwed to a wooden box, was entered as evidence and the steel bullet and powder cartridges remained in the magazine after firing. Roberts could not identify the gun with absolute certainty, offering only a high likelihood it matched the weapon Tugazzi sold in Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
William Goebel
Grant
Roberts
Caleb Powers
Powers
Grant Roberts
Clarence Tugazzi
Frankfort
Movement for Release of Tschaikovsky and Breskovsky
Eminent men in several cities press for the release of Russian revolutionists Nicholas Tschaikovak and Catherine Breshkovsky, jailed in St. Petersburg. A delegation led by Samuel J Barrows delivered a petition to Baron Rosen, Russian ambassador in Washington, and the memorial was kept private to allow ambassadorial communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tschaikovsky
New York
Nicholas Tschaikovak
Catherine Breshkovsky
St. Petersburg
Samuel J Barrows
Baron Rosen
Washington
Dear Santa Santa Letters From Young Shoppers
A collection of historical letters from children requesting Christmas gifts. Names and addresses appear in fragmentary form, with requests ranging from teddy bears dolls sleds and drums to books and candy. Several letters mention specific streets and towns, asserting urgency and hopeful tone for holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Cara and Treck
Naper
Glover
Skater
Marion Graven
Alvin Rich
Merle Conrad
North Spink Street
Evening sermon at Ste James Episcopal Church
Morning sermon delivered by Rev Shinley at Ste James Episcopal Church focused on spiritual themes and the church’s poem and song selections. The service included references to the Com Bird and folk traditions, with emphasis on communal praise and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinley
Mistletoe Growth Perils and Profits Described
An article explains mistletoe production in England, detailing artificial inoculation on fruit trees, tree and seed processes, and how mistletoe diverting nutrients affects fruit quality. It notes thrush birds spread seeds, and that mistletoe can cover entire trees, with Scotland and England cited for regional growth patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
Willy a Hot Christmas Tale
Uncle Ned jokes with Willy about a wild Christmas night. Willy recalls Santa causing socks to burn and a fire mishap that left him with burned hands and arms, kept in bed all day while his father scolded him for waking up early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Ned
Sonty Claus
Mine Blast At Darr Mine Kills Hundreds In Pittsburg Coal Co
News from Jacoba Creek Pennsylvnia reports a vast explosion at the Darr mine of the Pittsburg Coal Co. trapping and likely killing 200 or more. Rescue teams reached the surface with only a fraction recovered. Some bodies lie under slate as inching efforts continue toward a temporary morgue. Hope fades while aid arrives including Rev Father A Carrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacoba Creek
Darr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Bagla
Kittanning
A. Carrell
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Lawson to launch new party with Roosevelt and Johnson
Thomas W. Lawson of Beston announces plans to form a new political party. His ticket would nominate Theodore Roosevelt for president and John A. Johnson of Minnesota for vice president. Lawson avoids direct claims that his running mates endorse his program.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Beston
Roosevelt
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Lawson
Negro Shoots Up Train Leaves Cadet Dead
Robert Wesson, a Negro from West Feliciana parish, is jailed in Baton Rouge after firing on a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger train. The rampage killed Adonis K. Widert, a Louisiana State University cadet, at his Bayou Sara home. Wesson claimed intoxication and lack of awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Robert Wesson
West Feliciana Parish
State Penitentiary
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Wesson
Adonis K. Wiidert
Louistona State University
Bayou Sara
Knight Appointed Receiver For National Glass Company
On petition of Fairfield Pot and Clay company an Ohio corporation, William P. Knight was named receiver of the National Glass company by Judge Nathaniel Ewing in Pittsburg. The firm reports a capitalization of 2,791,775 with real estate across multiple states including Dunkirk Indiana Canton Ohio Cumberland Maryland Findlay Ohio and others. A first mortgage of 600,000 and a second of 1,200,000 secure a Dowd issuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fairfield Pot and Clay—company
William P. Knight
National Glass Company
Nathaniel Ewing
United States Circuit Court
Dunkirk
Ind
Canton
Cumberland
Findlay
Fairtront
Aked Challenges Congregation Over Finances in New York
Dr. DL E. Aked, newly arrived pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist, told his wealthy New York congregation that he would not accept wintering in the church while a financing deficiency persisted. He urged donations, saying seven thousand dollars had been relied on from members before leadership could be established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akéd
New York
DL E. A
Aked
Liverpool
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Pumping Station Progress Nearing Completion
A pumping station project reached the city line Monday as Jane Fisher, superintendent of water works, and workers moved a key machinery piece to the site. An expert team from Columbus arrived to install the engine, with completion expected swiftly once foundations are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eres
Janes Fisher
Columbus
Emelsé
Shoplifter Secures Leather Grip in Street Heist
A man pretended to need a strap made to fit a belt’s teledops but instead slashed in. He used a leather grip from a shop and fled, leaving the maker to seek recovery. Local authorities expect an arrest as the incident unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Fisher
Aneotae
Cigists
Christmas program at Baptist church described in fragment
An OCR fragment lists a Christmas program at a Baptist church with choir numbers, recitations, solos, and group performances. Names such as Henry D Allan and Annie Williams appear among students and contributors in a sequence of songs, readings, and bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Wong. Ku Obrist
Henry D
Peat Folg
Rew
Ward Schlogsnagle
Annie
Willie
Set Et Man
Isabel Sigler
Dan Miller
Holly Virginia Bicohel
Exarchaoe and
Ter Myers
Lacy Follies
X King
Mary Taggart
Annie Williams
Reformed Church Christmas Exercises at Bagheh Church
The Bagheh Reformed Church hosts Christmas exercises Tuesday at 1 o clock. School presents processional Hat to the King and songs by Miss Mabelle Russell, Amy Sayers, Alta Ross, and others. Recitations by Mildred Wilhelm, Lola Havenstein, Esther Geggine, and more. choir and solos led by various students and Mrs Havsangine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagheh Reformed Church
Cromer
Myaing
Mabelle
Russell
Amy Sayers
Alta Ross
Shepherds
Lloyd Rats
Donald Wileelee Georee
Herbart Streeby
Seio
Kate
Floy Wilson
Tamdma
Esther Geggine
Ike Sweetes
Ralph Senff
Havsangine Chase
Neal Bowman
Esther Bains
Harlen Hanenstam
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S. H. Boyd & CO
Chris
M. W. & C. Telephone Company
Hesler, Grapher
Bever Street
Wooster
Stuller’s. Fish_Prices
Mall
Hara
Witson
Matt Stuller
California
Krieger's
Coimty- Andito
Dawson
Nery
Morne Bakery
Albert Vivis
Kretgerproperty
North Baver
Sigler & Son
Machnisma
East Liberty Street
Wooster, Oo
Bogner Bros. Meat Market
Goebel
Wayne County
wessHail
Tadegha
Tet
Nile
Schach
South Street
Helen Smita
Woodland Avenue
Danele
Alulad Uuy
Ray Raudabaocuh
R. D. No
Sants
Ethel Miller
North Watnné
Mildred
George
Goodhys
Harrould
George Read
North Walnut Street
Ben Epa
Ued
Gary Brother
Oo Mila Johnson
Mae Conrad
Fire Department
Wallace
High Street
Mary Schuch
Florence Fetzer
Ervie B. Fetzer
Robert
Franklin Charlton
Aouarry
Earl Laupenschlager
South Market-Street
Sam
Litttle
First Presbyterian Church
Binesalve Carbolbkice
Gopyright
Cupid
NEW Party
Wise
Boston Lawson
Ae Enemas
the Reformed Church
Aireceew
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