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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
5
Petition seeks clemency for Levi Austin while court records reveal ongoing dispute over his life sentence after the Sontebbes county case. Harry Blake is cited in related motions as counsel and advocate for the pardon effort.
A bank in Fairland was robbed when men cracked the safe and escaped with ten thousand dollars. Police seek leads as the incident disrupts local commerce and raises security concerns.
The Southern Ohio Loan and frost company at Cincinnati purchased land in Jefferson township at sheriff's sale Thursday. The price paid was $303, appraised at $410, free of Harriet MeWilliams dower. Sale under partition proceedings. Hugh B. MeWilliam plaintiff and Harriet B. MeWilliams and others defendants.
Congressman Henry T. Bannon expresses confidence that the two National delegates from the Mechlin convention will be recognized at the Chicago convention. The named delegates are Jos, Chief Wellston and alternate Nigh of Ironton, with Nigh favored as first alternate and Sandy Bateman seen as having aligned with the Clark Times-Johnis group.
Montenegro and Serbia relations strained after prisoners charged with revolutionary activity testified that Crown Prince Utorge of Serbia was implicated in a plot to overthrow Montenegro's regime. The statements were given during trials in Cetlinje on June 4.
Fred Linderman plans a Sunday game with his team Sys Young Schaffer to challenge Tsle James Watslair’s group despite opposition. If blocked, enforcement of Blue laws is implied. Widerman, a contracting painter, backs the effort and aims to pursue legal action with Judge Blair.
In Paris at the Pantheon a staff member of France Militaire, Gregori, fired twice at Major Alfred Dreyfus, striking the wrist. Dreyfus remained calm as the assailant was tackled, crowds surged and fainted, and republican guards contained the scene. Dreyfus, unjustly jailed on Devils Island for alleged espionage, was connected to Vimile Zola, active in advocating his release.
City Solicitor filed a supplemental answer in the mandamus case by Charles Schweinsburg seeking reinstatement of a discharged city fireman. The pleading admits Schweinsburg was appointed November 19, 2107 but alleges Board of Safety Rule XV limits probation to six months. On May 18, 2008 the defendant was discharged before probation expired and the board sealed the action.
Mrs. Dortt a respected New Boston woman, says she was insulted by a young man named Robert Caruthers on Wednesday evening. Mayor Morgan ordered Caruthers arrested after Mrs. Dortt swore an affidavit and issued a warrant. he remains at large. If guilty, the mayor aims to set an example for meat and bays of New Boston.
A long crowd filled the Auditorium rink Wednesday evening for the Chick show with officials Carl Hansen and Secretary Schoorenberger fielding questions. The display runs all week with admission at five cents, offering a rare chance to learn about the feathered trade and business.
A warrant was issued in Mayor Morgan's court at New Boston on Thursday morning for the arrest of Henry Webb on a charge of assault brought by his wife. The affidavit alleges the husband abused her and drew her from their home. No arrest had occurred at the time.
Loafburrow of Portsmouth has been granted a pharmacist certificate by the hostile pharmacy board after a recent examination. Blake led the proceedings and announced the credential.
Exs Recorder Billy Williams escaped serious harm after a careless boy shot him in the head with a filbert rifle while he tended his garden on Fifteenth Street Wednesday. The bullet hit above the left ear causing a scalp wound and fainting. Williams reported further nuisance from local youths last week who shot through windows and killed a pigeon in James Knapp and William Dresster's yards.
The body of Mrs. Minnie Grumert was found in a closet at her home in Appleton Wisconsin. A cord around her neck is believed to have been used to strangle her. Paul Shrume, from whom Mrs Grumert was divorced a few weeks ago, is in jail.
Constable Henry Haker reported from Greenup that the grand jury met and released a report Thursday morning. Indictments were not made public, but it was believed that Goldie Cantril faced charges related to a related infant death. A separate note mentions Genevieve Dunre, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dunre, spraining her arm in a bicycle fall.
Chicago June 4. Senator Joseph B Foraker of Ohio to actively contest nomination with Taft. Headquarters to open at Great Northern Hotel with twelve rooms for his Ohio supporters. Chua T Kurtz named Ohio manager, others coordinating in Cincinnati and Washington. Worsley to lead Ohio backers while Kurtz arrives next week.
The report notes a spell of splendid weather after heavy spring rains delaying planting. Farmers plant corn and potatoes while wheat and hay show promise. Decoration services drew crowds with speeches by Mark Crawford of Portsmouth and Mr. Butte of Stockdale. Junior Order active in ceremonies.
Hayport residents note visiting relative Rusgell Burke of Torts mouth at the home of his uncle E C Burke last week.
Uncle Sim explains Otway’s naming origin from a school spelling prize and literary quotations, tracing the name to a boy named Otway in an old tale. The piece blends local lore with notes on area business and railroad work, mentioning Johnson buying land for a bank building and workers John Gillaut and D Plumner undertaking stone work at Batavia.
June notes from East Hamilton report a quiet period with farmers busy tilling soil and weather holding up work. Albert Smith travels to Stockton for boat plans as Fred Ross and Phil visit Reaver and Stovk dio for business, while Sunday school progress at St Jelcra and Harmidton church members decorate graves for departed friends.
In a fragmentary scene from Jenkinsville, Will Basler and friends discuss a notable local figure amid a blurred business moment. A separate notice records Richard Wells of Scioto County Ohio appointing Richard H Well as executor, dated June 4, 1908.
The steamer Manuke reached port with news of a devastating typhoon that struck a Philippine fleet near Australia. It reportedly involved forty lugboats and claimed two hundred seventy lives, prompting relief appeals and inquiries into the disaster.
Hallinan, a Socialist delegate from Texas, spoke at a convention in Dayton. He was arrested on a warrant during the hearing, accused of breaking. Lehman’s advertised high quality goods drew attention near Market Square on Tuesday.
Tim Dear writes that Charlie Brant of Cincinnati challenges a 122 pound Portsmouth opponent. Jack Gill, editor, would be pleased to accept the challenge and notes a possible side bet if desired.
A fragment reports a Thursday event at The Times with remarks about a poultry show. The writer praises the exhibition of young poultry in various stages of growth and notes incubators running full tilt. The piece ends with an abrupt weather handout.
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