Payne bill passes Ohio Senate adopts one man rule for cities
The Ohio Senate reconsidered and passed the Payne municipal code bill by 22 to 15, replacing the board plan with a mayor and two directors who will oversee street work fire and police. The bill keeps councils and abolishes several offices, creating a three member board to handle non legislative business. A disruption occurred when Representative Roberts accused a move to table of subterfuge, leading to a confrontation with Shuler and a minor altercation on the chamber steps before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Senate
Senate
Paine
Russell
Roberts
Cuyahoga County
Eagleson
Shuler
Cuyahogan
Montgomery
House
Robbers Masked Loot Indian Club in Hot Springs Heist
Four masked men entered the Indian Club in Hot Springs Arkansas by rear doors. After taking the club's bank roll they locked patrons in a small room and fled with nearly ten thousand dollars. Drawn six shooters acted as persuaders during the robbery and escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Floods Sweep Central Texas Towns in Colorado River
Austin reports three drownings as Elkins Regency and Ebony flood after torrential rains. All rivers in Central Texas rise, residents evacuate, and authorities warn of continuing danger amid the rampage of the Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Elkins
Regency
Ebony
Colorado
Fire Insurance Pamphlet Lists Ohio Cities With School Fire Hazards
Steubenville and 57 other Ohio cities are named in a pamphlet by the Insurance Press noting dangers in public school buildings due to inadequate fire protection and slow egress. The list covers Akron Alliance Ashtabula Bellaire Canton Chillicothe Cincinnati Cleveland Coshocton Dayton Delaware East Liverpool Elyria Findlay Fostoria Gallipolis Glennville Hamilton Ironton Kenton Lancaster Lima Lorain Mansfield Marietta Marion Martins Ferry Massillon Mount Vernon Newark New Philadelphia Niles Norwalk Painesville Piqua Salem Sandusky Springfield Tiffin Haledon Urbana Warren Wellsville Xenia Youngstown Zanesville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Insurance Press
United States
Ohio
Akron
Alliance
Ashtabula
Bellaire
Canton
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Coshocton
Dayton
Delaware
East Liverpool
Elyria
Findlay
Fostoria
Gallipolis
Glennville
Hamilton
Ironton
Kenton
Lancaster
Lima
Lorain
Mansfield
Marietta
Marion
Martins Ferry
Massill
Bryan forces lift Nebraskan at Democratic state meet
The Nebraska man Bryan won strong support at the Democratic State Convention in Springfield Illinois on April 23. Bryan friends endorsed him with little opposition while Carter Harrison’s Cook county wing bolted the regulars selecting 20 delegates for Denver. The bolters and regulars both support Bryan but oppose National Committeeman Roger Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Bryan
Carter Harrison
Cook County
Simon Pyres
Denver
Roger Sullivan
Graft cases tied to Gallagher home bombing
Secret Service agent asserts the bombing of James L Gallagher’s Oakland home was ordered by accused grafters to stop his further testimony. Police probe identity of suspects as April 23 report from San Francisco notes the entire front of Gallagher’s house destroyed and officials press the graft inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James L. Gallagher
Oakland
Heney
Secret Service
Burns
Gallagher
Big Suit Over Bank Directors In Mt Pleasant Case
Michael Gallagher sues Oliver Thomas Alonzo Hayne Richard Roberts Evan C Evans and R W Chambers in Mt Pleasant seeking 8523 for damages after bank statements allegedly false led him to buy 281 shares at 110 each. He asserts notes were worthless and he could not inspect papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Michael Gallagher
Oliver Thomas
Alonzo Hayne
Richard Roberts
Evan C. Evans
R. W. Chambers
Gallagher
Finley and Rogers
A. C. Lewis and
Jordan
Four Italian Miners Die in Ellsworth Mine Explosion
Four Italian laborers were killed when a gas explosion struck Ellsworth Coal Company No 1 mine in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. There were between 75 and 100 men underground at the time, with only minor property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ellsworth Coal Ompany
Ellsworth
Roosevelt Signs Employee Liability Bill After Attorney General Opinion
President Roosevelt signed the employee liability bill following Attorney General Bonapart's ruling that it is constitutional. The act holds railroads and other common carriers liable for injuries or deaths caused by carrier negligence or equipment defects in interstate commerce, with workers not presumed to have accepted risk if carrier violations contributed. Credits for insurance relief or indemnity reduce damage awards, and suits must begin within two years of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Bonaparts
Ohio Miners' Union Leader Seeks End to Belmont County Strike
President Green of the Ohio Miners' Union visits Bridgeport to mediate a strike by 800 miners across three Belmont county mines. Workers refuse to return to work over disputes tied to the Toledo agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Green
Ohio Miners’ Union
Belmont County
Toledo
Welty Still In Race For Governor In Ohio Visit
John C. Welty of Canton, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has not withdrawn despite losing his own county. He visited Youngstown on April 23 to assess the field saying he has not retired from the race and that things across the state look well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
John C. Welty
Canton
Nations sign pact pledging North Sea neutrality
London four nations England France Germany Holland and Denmark sign an agreement guaranteeing the North Sea as neutral water. The convention commits to preserving the integrity and territorial status quo of all coastal countries along the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
France
Germany
Holland
Denmark
North Sea
Badly Burned William Lobban In Dye Plant Fire
William Lobban suffered severe burns from an explosion at the American Dyeing and Cleaning Co plant on Wednesday afternoon. He remains in Gill hospital as specialists treat injuries to his chest and face. A bystander rolled him in manure to smother flames. new machinery has been ordered and the plant will resume operation by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lobban
American Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Gill Hospital
HAPPENINGS OF THE DAY Sun Dogs and Easter Cantata
Weather watchers spotted sun dogs this afternoon signaling a looming storm. The Second Presbyterian Church choir performs the Easter cantata Victory Divine this Sunday evening, with tenor Ed Vaughan from Shadyside Presbyterian joining. Sheriff sale on North Fifth Street: property appraised at 6750 dollars sold to James Murray, Republican nominee for Sheriff, for four thousand nine hundred. Miss Jessie Seibert, once of Martins Ferry, suffered severe burns at her Washington Pennsylvania home when her clothes ignited from a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church Choir
Chris, Marks
Ed. Vaughan
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Forbes
North Fifth Street
James Murray
Jessie Seibert
Martins Ferry
Washington, Pa
Frank Kells Defends Steubenville Skating Title
Frank Kells, Steubenville champion skater, defends his title Friday night at Central Rink in a two mile race. Several opponents challenge him in what promises to be the season’s most exciting race. The start is at 9 15. The winner earns a gold purse and the championship title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kells
Steubenville
Communion services at United Presbyterian Church
Special Services announce communion at United Presbyterian church on the coming Sabbath. Preparatory services Friday evening at 7 30 p m and Saturday afternoon at 2 p m. Rev G E Hawes of Braddock will preach. The ordinance of infant baptism will occur Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
G. E. Hawes
Braddock
Pistol Club Shoots At Union Gallery Scores Revealed
The Steubenville Pistol Club held its weekly shoot at the Union Shooting Gallery on South Fourth Street. Scores out of 200 show H Lodge 170 B C 169 H Smith 160 F Bickerstaff 152 FE Hill 137 Capt George FE Sanders 134 B Wyeth 131 and C O Baughman Jr not confirmed. A rumor claimed La Belle Iron Works won a 7 million dollar sheet stock order, but officials offered only evasive replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Pistol Club
Union Shooting Gallery
South Fourth Street
H. Lodge
B. C
H. Smith
F. Bickerstaff
FE. Hill
Capt
George FE. Sanders
B. Wyeth
C. O. Baughman Jro
la Belle Iron Works
Salvation Army opens in Steubenville at 208 Market Street
The Salvation Army will begin work in Steubenville this Saturday evening at 7 30 on the street and at 8 p m in its new hall at 208 Market street under Mrs. Smith supervision. All are welcome.
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Salvation Army
Steubenville
Market Street
Annual Christian churches outing set for June 16 at Rock Springs Park
The annual outing and picnic of northern Ohio valley churches including Pan Handle towns Bellaire Steubenville East Liverpool and others will be held at Rock Springs Park on June 16. A committee representing all schools is arranging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Bellaire
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Ohio
Rock Springs Park
Minstrels Tour Cast Joins Millican Troupe for Europe
Milton M. Brown a well known cornetist and the city’s leading band figures with B S Jackson Chester Myers and Wink Albright depart for Philadelphia to join the Millican colored minstrel troupe. They travel to Manchester England for White City park appearances then tour England and France.
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Milton M. Brown
B.S. Jackson
Chester Myers
Wink Albright
Bellaire
Philadelphia
Millican Colored Minstrels
Manchaster
England
White City Park
France
Verdict for damages against Lewis Coal Co recovers on appeal
In the case of Carl H. Smith administrator of Ross Degarmo electrocuted in the Lewis Coal and Coke mine at Ragland the jury awarded 1500. Motion for new trial filed. The suit seeks damages for the death of a miner. Attorneys Dixon and Erskine for plaintiff Francis Lewis for defendants. Previous trials reversed by circuit and supreme court. Settlement announced in the Larkins case against Steubenville Traction and Light Co and dismissed at defendants cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Smith
Ross Degarmo
Lewis Coal & Coke Company
Lewis
Ragland
W. T. Dixon
Martins Ferry
Erskine
Steubenville
W. RB. Francis
P. P. Lewis
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
State Supreme Court
J. O. Naylor
John Larkins
Pleasant Heights
Steubenville Traction & Light Company
Bridge Man William T Cleveland Convicted in Restraint Case
Lima April 23 William T Cleveland of Huston and Cleveland alleged distributors for the American Bridge Company was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to five days in jail by Judge Quailey on a conspiracy in restraint of trade charge under the Valentine act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
William T. Cleveland
Huston & Cleveland
American Bridge Company
Quailey
Cleveland
Venerable Teacher and Writer Dies Aged 84 On Easter
An honored educator who spent 54 years in public schools across Harrison Belmont Tuscarawas Columbianna Jefferson counties Ohio and Brooke County West Virginia died at 84 Easter Sunday. He taught about 3500 pupils with many notable former students reaching professions including lawyers doctors ministers and teachers.
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Harrison
Belmont
Tuscarawas
Columbianna
Jefferson Counties
Brooke County
W. Va
John A. Bingam Wood
J. F. Daton
George L. Zink
McCleary
George McClea
Canton home donated for Mercy Hospital in Cleveland diocese
The McKinley residence in Canton was donated to Bishop Ignatius F. Horstman of the Cleveland Catholic diocese to establish Mercy Hospital a non sectarian medical facility. The donation aligns with long standing philanthropic efforts for community health in Ohio. The hospital will serve residents of Cleveland and surrounding areas under church auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horstman
Cleveland
McKinley
Canton
Ignatius F. Horstman
Cleveland Catholic
Mercy Hospital
Child drinks vitriol. burned but survives amid neighbor's yard
Mary Godfrey, nam ed as the police officer’s daughter from Mingo Junction, drank blue vitriol from a half pint left at a neighbor’s house in Murphy's addition. She suffered severe mouth and throat burns but, after Strayer applied antidotes and a physician arrived, was kept from dying though remains in serious condition.
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Mary
Joseph Godfrey
Mingo Junction
Murphy's Addition
Suerte
Strayer
Alley Accident Injures Two At Feist Confectionery Back
A 5:30 PM alley collision near Feist’s confectionery toppled a delivery wagon. John Arthurs saved patron Laurence Biggio from being run over, but Biggio suffered a sprained back and a cut hand. The crash damaged wagons and ice cream valued at $25, and residents are urged to remove stacked goods from alleys to comply with city ordinances.
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Kk. F
Market Street
Market
Feist
Mr. Biggio
John Arthurs
Dam pass contracts awarded to Gillespie Co at two dams
The United States engineers assign navigational pass construction at Dam No 11 below Brilliant and at Dam No 8 below Wellsville to the T A Gillespie company. Work includes building 500 to 700 feet of pass.
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Brilliant
Wellsville
T. A. Gillespie Company
United States Engineers
Three Connorsville Italians freed after grand jury
Three Connorsville Italians faced the Belmont county grand jury on charges of cutting with intent to kill. They posted bonds Wednesday and were released. Bonds included three certificates of deposit totaling 1550 and real estate as security for the remaining 2000. Charles Bairdi held 1000, Harry Bairdi and Chas Besozzi 500 each. They left Bridgeport for home after release.
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Connorsville
Belmont County
Grand Jury
Charles Bairdi
Harry Bairdi
Chas Besozzi
Bridgeport
Weather Outlook for Ohio Tonight and Friday
The Weather Center forecast showers across Ohio tonight and into Friday. Strong winds and cooler temperatures accompany the wet spell, with motorists urged to drive cautiously on slick roads. Localities may see varying intensity of precipitation.
Realty Co Gas Strike in Follansbee Field Brings Multi-Million Flow
The Realty Company reports a new gas well near the McKim farm yielding seven million cubic feet per day with potential to exceed that. The gasser reduces reliance on Tri-State gas for drilling and engine use, while another well in the area is planned. Current gauges show varied oil outputs across La Belle Iron Works and Ohio River Realty wells, with Ferguson Mahan at two hundred barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follansbee
McKim
Steubenville
Realty
Tri-State Company
Realty Co
Follanives
la Belle Iron Works
Ohio River Realty Company
Ferguson-Mahan
Mahan
Little Giant Brick Plant to Move North of Empire
Nicholson Bros. of Steubenville计划 move Toronto plant to land near Empire to access richer clay. Preparations underway with kilns already under construction. The 12 kiln Little Giant employs over 250 workers and has long served Toronto as clay supplies near exhaust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Nicholson Bros
Steubenville
Empire
Wellsville
Sharpshooter saves woman and child at Third and Washington
Kirby Cole, known local marksman, acted quickly Wednesday afternoon to avert disaster at the Third and Washington crossing. He pulled a child from the street car path and shoved a woman to safety as the southbound car sped about 60 feet before stopping. The grateful lady thanked Mrs Cole, though her identity remains unknown.
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Kirby Cole
Third
Washington
Cole
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Ohio Cities and Towns—Mayor
Fire Insurance Co
Nebraska
Illinois
President Green
Race
Him
Lewis Coal Co
W. A. Urquhart
Vitrol
Gillespie Co
Follansbee Field
the Realty Co
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