Colliers Youth Fatally Struck by Fast Train
In Steubenville and nearby areas over the weekend a series of accidents produced one fatality on the Pan Handle line near Colliers. Mendal Smith, 18, of Colliers W Va was struck by fast mail No 11 and died en route to Gill Hospital. Kostenuk, 56, a Wolf Run miner, died after a coal fall. Washington Harris, colored, was injured by a car near Pan Handle depot. Louie Harvarnts of Weirton suffered scalp wounds after stepping into traffic. A bicycle rider was injured in a collision with a car. a Ford car collided with a streetcar near Eldersville.
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Steubenville
Colliers
Wolf Run
Mendal Smith
W. Va
CO Tower
Gill Hospital
Mettenberger’s
Col
E. R. Smith
Burgettstown
Beaver
Andrew Kostenuk
Ohio Valley Hospital
Kostenuk
Washington Harris
New Cumberland
Cc. E. Bougher
Pan Handle
North Sixth Street
Harris
Bougher
Ridge Avenue
la Belle View
Louie Harvarnts
Weirton
Sixth Street
Louie
Floyd Paul
Dave Patterson
Elderable
Follansbee
Patterson
State saves by agitation for cheaper auto tags in Ohio
Columbus July 31 agitation for cheaper auto tags under the state administration yields a projected yearly saving near $12,000 as bids drop and production moves from the penitentiary. The Wyandot building purchase costs $225,000, with fireproof status and potential rent savings cited. The state plans future office expansion, awaiting a site decision from the Columbus chamber of commerce while $500,000 remains in the treasury. Penitentiary profits for the year end June 30 total $91,319 from electric current sales, labor payments of $73,295 to prisoners, and $217,801 from manufactured goods, with reformatories adding $195,252.
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Columbus
Bill Finley
Finley
Scioto Sign Company
Kenton
Wyandot
Capital
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Penal Institutions of
Ohio
Reformatory
Acid pollution kills fish along Ohio river at Empire
Geo Bower reports to the Herald-Star from Empire Ohio that hundreds of dead fish line the river from Wellsville to Torortto after acids from nearby plants were discharged. The note laments the damage to sport fishing and asks for publicity and action as guards enforce out of season fishing rules with little protection from the pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Herald-Star
Empire
Geo
Bower
Wellsville
Torortto
Commissioners View Reed's Mills and Market Street Road Works
County Commissioners inspected Reed's Mills and West Market Street improvements today. They will relocate gas and water connection pipes laid every 400 feet underground to prevent winter freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Market Street
Wedding Bells at the Toronto YMCA in Steubenville
Miss Margaret Jane Jeffry of Toronto and Mr. William Orval Riddle, a Toronto contractor, were married at 10 30 AM in the Y M C A director's parlor in Steubenville. Rev William P Russell of Island Creek Presbyterian officiated. The couple planned a honeymoon through the east and will reside in Toronto after the fifteenth of the month.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Margaret Jane Jeffry
Toronto
William Orval Riddle
William P. Russell
Island Creek Presbyterian Church
Lev G
Steubenville
Car Versus Trolley Collision Near Narrow Road
A motorist returning home from a city visit drove into the path of an approaching streetcar due to glare on a narrow curved road. The motorman dipped his headlight but misjudged distance, prompting occupants to jump to safety as the Ford collided. The damaged vehicle was towed to Follansbee garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follansbee
Senate approves extra 150000 for Steubenville federal building
The U S Senate passed a bill adding 150000 to total federal building appropriation for Steubenville raising the total to 270000, with 35000 already spent on site purchase. The measure may need House confirmation of a 25000 add on and will prompt new ground acquisition and building plans led by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
U. S. Senate
D. W. Case
Atlee Pomerene
Senate
House
Hollingsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Pomerene
Secretar of the Treasury
United States
Ohio
United States Court and Post Office
Plunge crash verdict expected as coroner clears Blame
The wreck occurred after a collision leaving two young men dead. Coroner Herb found no blame on Mr Butts and suggested an accidental verdict. Bodies of Brown and Daubert were taken to Wheeling after removal from the ditch and later returned to their homes.
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Dittonvale
Herb
Butts
Brown
Daubert
Wheeling
Submarine Passes By Baltimore On Way Home
Captain Koenig and a seven man crew sailed from Baltimore with praise for America and Germany owed to customs officers. They feared the entente blockade, facing eight warships within three miles and planning a stealthy passage between them in shallow water.
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Timmins
Koenig
Baltimore
America
Guy Steele
Germany
Warchins
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Ohio Residents
Thomas Marvin Stonepiper and Heliia Marie Fox both of Mingo. Nick Toth and Isabel Pane of Steubenville. Mary Duffin also named. The fragment notes marriage licenses in the area, listing ages and towns but lacks complete details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marvin Stonepiper
Heliia Marie Fox
Mingoner
Nick Toth
Isabel Pane
Steubenville
Mary Duffin
Daugherty Seen as Fit for Ohio Senate Seat
This 1912 profile argues H. M. Daugherty, Fayette County lawyer and former state representative, is a loyal Republican whose steadfast party faith helped Ohio Republicans endure progressive currents, aided Willis's 1912 victory, and positions him as an ideal U S senator with a focus on primary reform and party strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United States
Ohio
H. M. Daugherty
Republican Party
Daugherty
Willis
House of Representatives
Mrs Kramer Seriously Injured In Home Accident
Mrs John Kramer of 814 Sherman avenue was seriously injured at home this morning after tripping on a carpet and fracturing her right knee cap while preparing a meal. She will be confined to bed for several weeks, and friends regret the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kramer
Sherman Avenue
Kramer
Weakness of Hollingsworth shown by Republican paper
The Bellaire Independent Republican argues Hollingsworth’s 1914 results reveal weakness for the party. It notes Willis led with 6469 to Hollingsworth’s 1139, detailing Belmont Carroll Columbiana and Jefferson losses and urging a stronger candidate to preserve district control and Congress seats.
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Hollingsworth
Bellaire
Hon
D. A
Willis
Belmont
Francis
Carroll
Holingsworth
Columbiana
Jefferson
Harrison and
Congress
Suit Filed Over Balance For Building Work
B. F. Harbourt filed suit in common pleas court against B. Bastista of Long Run, Ohio, seeking judgment for 148 dollars alleged as balance due for work and labor performed in constructing a building for the defendant.
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B. F. Harbourt
Common Pleas Court
Body of Bellaire man found in Ohio River near Hannibal
The drowned Bellaire youth John Heinlein was recovered Monday morning in the Ohio River near New Martinsville. Undertaker officials in New Martinsville took the remains and brought them to Martins Ferry today.
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John Heinlein
Bellaire
Ohio
Hannibal
New Martinsville
Martinsville
Martins Ferry
Probate Appraisers Named for Several Estates In Court
Probate Court appoints B F Hanlon D O Carpenter and J L Davis as appraisers for the estate of James B McDevitt. Robert B McNeal named executor of the estate of George McNeil. Petition for sale of real estate filed in the estate of Elizabeth Hartford.
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B. F. Hanlon
D. O. Carpenter
J. L. Davis
James B. McDevitt
Robert B. McNeal
George McNeil
Elizabeth Hartford
Damaged Property Charge In McKinley School Incident
Harry Wineland was arrested last night by Officer Jones on destruction of property. He and two others allegedly rolled a beer keg into the McKinley School basement on Pleasant Heights, broke a door and glass. He will have a hearing before the Mayor today.
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Harry Wineland
Jones
McKinley School
Pleasant Heights
Pilot Blameless After Kanawha Disaster at Dam No 19
Federal steamboat inspectors released the Kanawha disaster report from Gallipolis naming Captain Brady M Berry as blameless. They blamed a sudden wind rain high water and darkness for the accident at Dam No 19 that caused the steamer to strike the lock wall capsize and lose 16 lives. The findings were sent to the Pittsburgh supervising inspector.
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Kanawha
Dam No. 19
Gallipolis
Charles G. Thomas
William H. Clark
Brady M. Berry
Pilot Berry
Pittsburgh
Will of John Caniff probate and Mary Caniff named executor
Final account filed for the estate of Mary E Stokes. The will of John J Caniff is probated and Mary A Caniff is appointed executor of the estate.
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John J. Caniff
Mary A. Caniff
Mary E. Stokes
Tiltonville residents listed in court records
Isiah Oswald Morgan 25 and Mar garet Elizabeth Jones 25 of Tiltonville Bertie Tarach 25 and Clara Vargo 17 of Tiltonville are named in the document.
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Isiah Oswald Morgan
Margaret Elizabeth Jones
Tiltonville
Bertie Tarach
Clara Vargo
Priest requests second term as county commissioner
A letter from James M. Priest appeals for reelection to a second term as County Commissioner. He asks for due consideration from voters and officials in the long run, signing respectfully.
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James M. Priest
Leech for County Treasurer Campaign Note in Cross Creek
A voter message from George E. Leech of Cross Creek Township outlines his candidacy for County Treasurer. He claims no ring backing, pledges conscientious service if elected, and support for Republican candidates. An August 8 election date is urged. Also appears an unrelated for sale notice for a coal range at 412 Henry Street, Toronto Ohio.
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Jefferson County
George E. Leech
Cross Creek Township
Wm. H. Allison
Henry Street
Toronto
O. Bell
Itw
Appointment of Executrix in Caniff Estate in Steubenville
Notice states Mary A. Caniff is appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of John J. Caniff late of Steubenville Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated July 28 1916. John G. Belknap Probate Judge W. C. Brown Attorney.
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John J. Caniff
Mary A. Caniff
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Ohio
A. D
John G. Belknap
Said County
W. C. Brown
John Pekruhn
Hugo Pekruhn
Delbert A. Walton
David D. Rittenhouse
Wayne Township
James Kirk
Harry R. Kirk
Edward T. Kirk
Ross Township
Governor Pack Visits Cadiz on Philippine Trip
Governor Pack who led the Philippines for fourteen years and Mrs. Pack arrived in Cadiz this week after traveling from the Isle of Pines by steamer to New York and then motor to Cadiz. They visit Mrs. Pack's brother Joseph Morrison and family and share stories of their sojourn in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Governor Pack
Pack
Cadiz
Isle of Pines
New York
Appointment of Hugo Pekruhn as Executor in Ohio Estate
Estate of John Pekruhn in Steubenville Jefferson county Ohio appoints Hugo Pekruhn as executor after qualification. Dated July 28. Also noted August 3.
Great Water Well Demonstrates Surplus Water Supply
Salem faces water scarcity in the heat as an artesian well on the Galbraith farm, drilled years ago by the Natural Gas company of West Virginia, was found to produce about one million gallons daily. Water pumped from an iron pipe spurt high into the air and, pending a state board test for purity, may join the city supply alongside 13 existing wells.
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Salem
Natural Gas Company of
West Virginia
Galbraith
State Board
Divorce Petition Filed by Anna T. Wilson in Ohio Court
Anna T. Wilson formerly Anna T. Howard seeks a divorce from Luther Howard in Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas case No 13204 on grounds of gross neglect of duty and three years willful absence. The hearing is set for on or after September 18 1916 with attorney J Oscar Naylor listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Howard
Anna T. Howard
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Anna T. Wilson
J. Oscar Naylor
Sophia Lishayi
Plantiff
Andy Lishayi
Sophia Linshayi
Ralph B. Cohen
Executor Appointed for George McNeil Estate Knox County
Estate of George McNeil deceased. Robert B. McNeil appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of George McNeill late of Knox County Ohio. Dated July 29 1916.
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Tween
Federal Building
FALAL
Harry M. Daugherty
Mr. Workingman
Lay V7lu
Robert B. McNeil
George McNeill
Knox County
Augustus N. Summers
Ohio Supreme Court
A.N. Summers
Judge Summers
Said
Thomas S. Jones
Imperial Hotel
L. F. Voke
Ph.g
M. D
West Sixth Avenue
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