Tragic Pittsburgh murder and arson case unfolds
In Pittsburgh seven neighbors found a brutal killing in the Visolek home. A Polish family and three children are severely injured or dead, with three boarders under arrest and John Okenski missing. A missing $1200 and an arson motive loom as investigators press for clues and a wider mystery deepens.
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Pittsburg
Visolek
Ross-Lak
Vincenzo Vieolek
Della
Frank
Anna Visolek
Visotek
John Okenski
Okenski
Gambling schemes haunt Dawson amid Klondike claims
In Port Townsend Washington January 11 a Dawson dispatch via Cottage City reporter Charles Berryman describes a stampede toward Henderson Creek near Stewart River where thousands have staked claims. He notes Dawson authorities repeatedly resisted permitting gambling openings despite winter schemes.
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Klondike
Port_ Townsend
Wash
Dawson
Cottage City
Charles Berryman
Berryman
Henderson Creek
Stewart River
Plea of insanity planned in Pittner murder case
In Muncie Indiana on January 16 the body of Mrs Charles Pittner was returned to Middletown for burial after being killed by her husband who is held on murder charges with insanity as his defense repeatedly fainting in custody a physician remains with him as legal steps continue. Separately a southbound Kansas City Southern train near Spiro Oklahoma was robbed by seven masked men who damaged cars and stole registered mail. In Springfield Ohio an explosion at Warder Bushnell and Glesther injured six workers and collapsed part of a blacksmith shop roof. authorities seek the cause.
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Wil
Muncie
Ind
Charles Pittner
Middletown
Pittner
Fort Smith
Kansas City Southern
Spiro
Loof
Spingfield O
Warder, Bushnell,and Glesther Company
Hund Briec
THE
Republican
Tae Reru Bpiican
Wujue
W. D. Tyler
Frank Gray
Willaman
L. F E. Holden
United States
B. Bee
Professor Ross Tyler Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Chicago professor endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold threatened pneumonia. He reports rapid relief, no further doctor bills, and continued use of the product. Advertises sales by Laubach & Boyd and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection against persistent coughs.
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Ross Tyler
Chicago
Ice
Ll‘nois Womar
Alliance
Chamberlain
Chambélain
Laubach & Boyd
Mark
Foley
Laupak & Boyd
Tuthsk
Mansfield Man planned Wooster Mausoleum Project
A Mansfield resident John F. Larill planned a grand mausoleum to cost at least 25000 dollars for Wooster or Mansfield. Ill health delayed the project and his will directed erection in Wooster. Executors examined site and cemetery plot used for G A R cenotaph. trustees have not yet acted on transfer.
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Wooster
Radaiwat
John F. Larwill
Mansfield
Undser
Ceme
Ohio
Property Transfers Recorded in Wayne and Surrounding Townships
A summary of recent deeds filed in Wayne County and nearby towns shows numerous transfers. Names include M L Porter, Sarah B Vankirk, Retina T Oldroyd, W A Craig, Alfred B f solsdpeige, Bertus A Lake, Rebecca J Orr, Ettie Haley, George Bubb, Lloyd H Brattin, the Trustees of the Presbyterian Society of Jackson, C H Miller, William Orr, Mary S Baysinger, Jacob lStart, Thaehe Simkin, and Price Russell. Properties cover lots and acres in Shreve, Orrville, Wooster, Canton, Lattasburg, Jackson, East Union, Chester, Chippewa, Congress, Sugarcreek, and Creston townships with prices ranging from 75 to 9,500 dollars.
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M. L. Porter
QO. D. Critchfield
Shreve
Sarah B. Vankirk
John L. Donley
Orrville
Retina T. Oldroyd
Eugene L. Chaffee
Wooster
W. A. Craig
EB. K. Gardner
Alfred B. F Solsdpeige
Webster D. Horn
Bertus A. Lake
Laura S. Lake
Canton Township
Rebecca J. Orr
Eleanor Orr
East Union Township
Mary Lehman
David S. Myares
Chester Township
Ettie Haley
Clara M. Oelor
George Bubb
Susannah Jacobs
Lattasburg
Lloyd H. Brattin
James Brattin
Trustees of Presbyterian Society
Jackson
Albert Crowfoot
C.H. Miller
Ira J. Miller
William Orr
Josiah Lilley
Union Township
Mary S. Baysinger
A I. Stepfield
Toures
Chippewa Township
Preliminary Oratorical Contest for Wooster Rep
The preliminary oratorical contest to choose Wooster's state representative will be held at the Opera House on the night of January 31.
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Wooster
Eld
Opera House
Box Car Shortage Eases on B and O Line
B and O freight agent W Mairet told Akron reporters the box car shortage has improved in the past week with the line having at least 150 box cars available last week. No changes in other car descriptions were noted as supply improves.
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OH. Muiret
B& O
Akron
Mairet
Wooster Iron and Metal Company Officers Elected
The directors at Wooster Iron and Metal Company met Wednesday and elected officers. Windf Yost View was named President, Jobin Stevens as Vice President, DC Curry as Secretary, rank Nafteger as Treasurer, General Wanagor Charles Curry and John Wilson as foremen.
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Wooster Stile Irn Kated Tas
Wednesdas
Windf Yost
Jobin Stevens
DC Curry
Rank Nafteger
Wanagor
Charles Curry
John Wilson
Appointed Stenographer in Wooster Court
Judge S 1B Feson on Wednesday afternoon appointed Miss Kila Landers of Wooster court stenographer to succeed Ross Halil who expects to engage in other business. Landers has much experience in courtwork and is competent to perform the duties. Mr Rifil during the time he held the position was always kind and obliging. Landers is to assume the duties Feb 3.
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Feson
Kila Landers
Wooster
Ross Halil
Uanders
Rifil
Miss Landers
Lodge Laconics and Homestead Change Interest
The Brother hood of American Yeomen Lodge Laconics reports a well attended meeting in Grahagan Mich with Herbert Hubbell elected correspondent and vice president. A proposal to move the local homestead from Russell to Wooster was approved while Wooster shows growth and health.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Hervey H Hubbell
Hershberger
Russell
Wooster Homestead
August Flower and Green's Remedy Enduring Reputation
Question Answered. August Flower remains the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. Mothers and grandmothers used it for indigestion biliousness and general aches. It claimed to clean the system regulate liver action and stimulate the nervous system. The ad promotes Green's August Flower in liquid form available at Laubach Sieve.
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August Flower
Green
G.G. Green
Laubach
McKinley Memorial Day Placed by State Legislature
Ohio Senate committee on the McKinley memorial reports a bill approved for memorial services in the house at 2:30 pm on January 29, the fifty ninth anniversary of McKinley's birth. Invitations extend to senators congressmen the governor and other leaders. A $200000 appropriation bill for Ohio's 1903 St Louis exposition was introduced. Adjournment set to January 20.
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Ohio
Columbus
Senate
Hosea of Iton
House of Representatives
Wiliam McKinley
Northern Ohio seeks return of fake furs and ore
Cleveland residents who bought imitation furs and ore from a Montreal firm hope to recover the invoice price and duty from the government after a test case. The department may allow returns, and suits against the Montreal firm are planned as the ruling applies to all claimants and actions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Montreal
Canton Ye MCAN Defeats Company D In Canton
The Company D team lost 76 to 23 at Canton against Ye MCAN. Players faced a smaller game room and will host a return match to balance the series.
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Company D
Canton
Phy Baske Hall
Canton Ye McAn
Tnes
Clerk and Carrier Examination Announcement 1902
A February 19 1902 examination is listed for clerks and carriers in the postal service with reexamination for failed candidates. It notes age limits 18 to 45 and opens eligibility to U S citizens meeting civil service requirements. Applications must be on file by February 5 1902 with the local board secretary Fran Metinee. Catarrh remedies and assorted testimonials follow in a fragmented ad voice.
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Clark and Carrier
Orea
Pew
Thas
Federal Service
Commission
United States
Civil Service Law
Ries Ajpyce Rte Mrms
Fran Metinee
Wooster University Concerts Benefit Fund Draw Interest
A fragment from Wooster shows the Verye ghly of wolvén o the Wooster University Male Quartette planning free concerts in Wayne county to raise funds for the university building fund. Names of members and local supporters appear, including Rev. Holden and others, with notes on alumni and recent appointments.
Seismic Havoc in Guerrero Sculpts Chilpancingo Ruins
Reports from Chilpancingo Guerrero indicate about 300 killed and many injured after a severe quake that ruined the capital city. Parochial church and capitol buildings collapsed while Iguala also suffered. a newly completed General Frisbie sugar mill near Iguala was destroyed. The war department ordered troops to assist rescue as crowds camp in tents five days from the national capital. The tremor lasted about 50 seconds.
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Merlor
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Federal Telegraph Office
Iguala
General Frisbie
War—Department
Mexico
Reception plans for Prince Henry in Washington
Washington reports progress on arranging the reception for Prince Henry brother of Emperor William. Delegates will greet him in New York February 22 and bring him to Washington to attend the Capitol memorial address for the late President McKinley on February 27.
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Washington
Prince Henry
William
Germany
Count Quadt
Hill
Corbin
New York
Embassy
Capitol
Senate
House
Hay
McKinley
Berlin
Emperor William
Kiel
Migs Roossvert
Wayne County Grand Jury Reports Ten Complaints Filed
The Wayne County Court of Common Pleas grand jury for the January term reported on Wednesday morning and were discharged. Ten complaints were examined and four true bills found. All four are for misdemeanors and against one man.
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Wayne County Court
of Common Pleas
Geitgey Strikes Gas at Lanning Farm in Knox County
Geitgey of Wooster drilled the big gas well at the Lanning farm in eastern Knox County last Saturday. He opened up the famous Lodi field and reports the same sand as in the Lodi wells. He has leased several thousand surrounding acres and will push drilling rapidly. He says strong indications of oil are present.
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Geitgey
Wooster
Lanning Farm
Lodi
Lanning
Officers Installed by Wooster Tent No 38 Knights of the Maccabees
Wooster Tent No 38 Knights of the Maccabees installed officers at Tuesday night’s meeting. Names include Past Commander H C Sweeney, Commander Adolph Fritz, Spleibenian Commander Jacob Redrick, Record and Finance Keeper N N Kinney, Prelate R J Sweeney, Bergesat L KER M at A Adam Long, First M of G Elmer Hichar, Second M of G Alfred Grossman, Sentinel W A Moore, Picket Robert Beard. Next meeting will present floor work by the team. The tent had a good year and the members are hoped to attend.
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Sentinel
W. A. Moore
Robert Beard
Opening of Beall Ave school house draws large Wooster crowd
A large crowd attended the Beallave school house opening Tuesday evening in Wooster. About 1000 visitors toured the new building, with Superintendent Baupart, the school board, and teachers available to answer questions. Visitors praised the ventilation system and the bright fixtures and furniture on display.
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Beallave
Baupart
Ind
Pitt
Wooster
Ut Fheir
Oil Situation at Dalton in Local Field Standstill
Dalton correspondence Massillon Independent reports operations halted as sand has hardened in the hole requiring drilling before bailings can resume. An apparatus has been sent for, while Pope and others of the company remain confident the oil is there.
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Dalton
Massillon
Pope
Democratic Party plans permanent state headquarters
The Democratic conference committee adopted a plan to open a state headquarters in Columbus with a permanent secretary to maintain records and assist Democrats. Prominent attendees included Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland, Charles W. Baker, Lewis Bernard of Cincinnati, John L. Zimmerman of Springfield, and others from Toledo, Columbus, and Cleveland.
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Columbus
W. J. Frey
Findlay
IAS Narco Ae
Democratic Conr Fral
Nell House
Ones
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Charles W. Baker
Lewis Bernard
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
James Kilbourne
J. J. Lentz
Charles P. Salen
Negley D. Cochran
Toledo
C. L. Brumbaugh
Darks County
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