Senate approves Democratic excise tax bill with GOP aid
Washington DC July 27 Democrats and progressives push through a 36 to 18 vote to extend the present tax on corporations to individuals firms and partnerships. Amendments repeal Canadian reciprocity fix a tapioca paper duty and create a bipartisan tariff commission. Borah loses bid to substitute income tax bill as Republicans mostly back the measure. In Charleston West Virginia three militia units arrive after clashes near Paint Creek leaving several dead or wounded while a dynamite attack is reported but not confirmed.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Borah
Charleston
Mt. Gretna
Paint Creek
Baldwin
Mmine
Flell
William Stringer
Gus Pinson
William Phaup
Mucklow
Genera Elleitt
Britain drops protest over American ships through Panama Canal
Washington July 27 The State Department was informed by Alfred M Innes of the British embassy that Britain will make no further protest against free passage of American vessels through the Panama canal. Innes recently presented an informal note of protest.
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Washington
Great Britain
Panama Canal
State Department
Alfred M. Innes
Resignation Received and Seattle Graft Arrests
Washington July 27 Judge Han ford's resignation arrives at the White House. Taft delays action until Congress discusses impeachment. In Seattle ten aldermen and a council clerk are jailed for graft. two more expected. Burns detectives trapped officials with bribes over Wabash railroad street closing. Several confessed. others deny. The wife of "Honest Tom" Glynnan is critically ill.
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Washington
Hanford
White House
Taft
Congressional Committee
Seattle
Detroit
Burns
Thomas Clinnon
Martin Ostrowski
Louis Brozo
Frank Mason
Joseph Theisen
E.R. Schreider
Tom” Glynnan
Taft Statement Defends Nomination Amid Roosevelt Contests
Washington July 204 official Taft statement defending his nomination was released from the White House. The 144 page document denies fraud in 258 Roosevelt contests and argues Taft delegates were properly elected. A resume by Charles D Hilles outlines the contention that Roosevelt challenges were not filed in good faith.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
White House
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Charles D. Hilles
National Committee
Roosevelt denounces Chicago convention fraud and party shift
In a July dispatch Col Roosevelt disputes White House claims and accuses the Chicago convention of fraud. He cites senatorial leaders tied to Lorimer and the Tweed-era process. Oyster Bay reports a new Progressive program approved for a Chicago convention. The plan aims for independent state tickets and a lasting party structure.
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New York
White House
Col. Roosevelt
Butler
Washington
California
Texas
Taft
Chicago
Tweed
New York City
Lorimer
Senate
Messrs
Penrose
Guggenheim
Gallinger
Crane
Inhein
Ballinger
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Dixon
Whatever the Outcome of the November Election
A brief notice reflects on the November election outcome, noting uncertainty and public interest in subsequent actions and results without detailing specific races or dates. The text emphasizes the enduring impact of the election on local governance and community plans.
Appointments by Harmon Pick Trustees for Ohio State Univ
Governor Harmon appoints E. C. Fikenher ty of Treble county to succeed the deceased Thomas Blackstone on the Board of Trustees of Ohio State University. George H. Kittee of Stark county is reappointed to the state board of boiler rulers.
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Harmon
Columbus
E. C. Fikenherty
Treble County
Thomas Blackstone
Ohio State University
George H. Kittee
Stark County
Boiler Rulers
Big Strike Of London Ends After Ten Weeks
London dock workers strike ends after more than ten weeks. Destitution left families starving as the employ ers will consider grievances when work resumes.
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London
Death Roll Hoplin Llewyellyn of Weirton W Va
Hoplin Llewyellyn of Avenue KE Weirton West Virginia died Wednesday leaving children Mrs J A Mercer Guernsey County Ohio Conway Howard Ruby Phineas Ina and Reginald at home and brothers and sisters Joshua Woodlawn Pennsylvania David Millie Carrie Elizabeth in England He was a Moose member and Episcopal Church associated Born in England January 37 1864 Funeral services were held Saturday Rev Graves officiated Pallbearers W V Jones Elmer Kild Thos K Lithbridge Thos Wood Harry Robertson Herb Haw
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Hoplin Llewyellyn
Hoplin Llewellyn
Avenue KE
Weirton
W. Va
J. A. Mercer
Guernsey County
Conway
Howard
Ruby
Phineas
Ina
Reginald
Joshua
Woodlawn
David
Millie
Carrie
Elizabeth
England
The
Moose
Episcopal Church
Rev. Graves
W. V. Jones
Elmer Kild
Thos
K. Lithbridge
Thos. Wood
Harry Robertson
Herb Haw
Mrs. A. H. Graham Dies in Toronto at 6.30 P.M.
Mrs. A H Graham died at her Toronto home Friday at 6 30 p m of Brights disease. Born Elizabeth Fleming May 24 1846 Island Creek she married A H Graham June 18 1872 who died earlier. Surviving children William Oliver and Ethel reside in Toronto Funeral Sunday at 3 from her residence.
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A. H. Graham
Toronto
Bright
Island Creek
Elizabeth Fleming
William
Oliver
Ethel
Death of William H. Hardy Aged 46 at Home on Garrett Avenue
William H. Hardy known as Wm. 11. Mardy died at his home on Garrett avenue Sunday at 7 am. Found dead in bed, authorities say he had been dead for some time due to heart disease. He was 46 and a railroad worker. Remains were later taken to the bann of Chas. Medley on Ridge avenue. His wife predeceased him, four children survive.
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William H. Hardy
Mardy
Samuel Medley
Garrett Avenue
Railroad
Chas, Medley
Ridge Avenue
Wellington Cooper Dies at 81 in Brown's Island Area
Wellington Cooper longtime county resident died at his home near Costonia on Monday July 29 1912 aged 81. He was a son of pioneer parents who settled near Brown's Island on the Ohio shore in 1806. Survived by daughters Mrs S B Taylor of Costonia and Mr H M McGinnis of Browns Island. A fuller obituary will run tomorrow.
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Wellington Cooper
County
Costonia
Brown's Island
Ohio
S. B. Taylor
H. M. McGinnis
Browns Island
Death notices: Frank Hazelbaker dies in Weirton
Frank Hazelbaker died at his brother's home in Weirton West Virginia at midnight Thursday after a period of kidney trouble and cramps. He was aged.
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Frank Hazelbaker
Weirton
W. Va
Local Notices Include Fatal Infant Deaths and Funeral
Mary Emma infant daughter of Thee and Helen Moodey Gassett died aged one month. The child of Frea V. and Ida Greves Leser died at 3 am Friday. Polly Wiledxen funeral held at County Home with Rev J M Robinson officiating and interment in Union cemetery. Parents reside in Mowesrsen Pa.
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Mary Emma
Thee
Helen Moodey Gassett
Third
Washington Streets
Ciant
Frea V
Ida Greves Leser
South Fifth Street
Polly Wiledxen
J. M. Robinson
Union Cemetery
Razing Begins for Old First M E Church Building
Razing started on the site donated by Bazaleel Wells in 1813 for the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Steubenville. The old “Old Ship” site, renamed Kramer Chapel, will yield to a modern structure as the congregation aims to celebrate the centennial in the new edifice.
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First M. FE
Bazaleel Wells
Kramer Chapel
First
M. E. Church of
Steubenville
Walnut trees fetch large price at administrator sale
Thirteen walnut trees on the Alex Ogg farm two miles north of Barnesville sold at an administrator's sale. The purchaser was C. Anderson of Barnesville. The walnut timber will be exported to England, signaling a sizable inheritance-like fortun e for the buyer.
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Alex. Ogg
Barnesville
C. Anderson
England
Court suits filed for damages and divorce notices
Court records show David Miller sues Louis Whittaker for 2009 dollars claiming unlawful assault on June 17, 1912. George Marks vs O Coal Co seeks 100 dollars for permanent injuries from a machine accident on Nov 5, 191. Hattie McMiller vs Tri State Ry and Electric Co seeks to restrain pole placement on Island Creek property. Frances Sharski administratrix Missoros v C P R R seeks 10000 dollars for death at Tiltonville on Feb 24 from a crossing incident.
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David Miller
Louis Whittaker
Cohen
George Marks
O. Coal Co
Coshen
Hattie McMiller
Tri-State
Ry, & Electric Co
Island Creek Township
Erskine and
Smith
Elizabeth Bath
Chris Bath
Wales
McKee
Frances Sharski
Admx
Michae Missoros
Missoros
Tiltonville
W. C. Brown
Atkinson Reunion at Ferguson Grove North of Follansbee
Reunion to be held Saturday August 7 at Ferguson Grove north of Follansbee. Bring a basket and join neighbors for a community gathering on a late summer weekend.
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Ferguson Grove
Follansbee
Dresses With Checks and Plain Colors Described
A reader notes a selection of dresses featuring price checks and plain colors. Descriptions mention round necklines, short sleeves, and tasteful button piping and bands. Skirts are described as pleated, highlighting simple, clean styling.
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