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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
1
At the Virginia Bar Association convention Hon. W H Taft argued the current justice system fails to satisfy the public as delays and costs burden the poor. He proposed faster final judgments, lower fees, higher requirements for minor judges and official arbitration to settle damage claims against public service corporations.
A blast at the National Enameling and Stamping Co plant in St Laws causes the death of three workers Michael Malick Joseph Kersey and Michael Haida. Fifteen others are injured with several fatally wounded. Additional explosions at nearby sites including Avery Lighting Co and a boiler blast in Valencia kill and injure workers.
Report says a gold plate stolen in the Adams Express robbery was secretly returned by the company's detectives. Authorities question why railroad detectives are not pursuing further action, implying limited progress and potential for escape.
The article recounts John B. Aughey's wartime escape from a South prison three days before execution. It details his release by allies, perilous 150 mile journey to reach Union lines, and notes his later writings and lecturing in Newton New Jersey. The wartime tale sits alongside brief mentions of gold plate thefts and express company investigations.
A Chautauqua audience enjoyed Dean Henry L. Southwick reading Richard the Third with national reputed talent amid a strong program. The Aeolian trio and Angelus Ladies Quartet provided fine preludes and selections. Friday features Sprague entertainment, a concert, and a W C T U rally with Round Table sessions, addresses by Dr. Edgar E OUR and Rev. S. W. Young, a Steubenville Glee Club performance, and a 60-voice children’s chorus led by Wm Arkley.
The La Belle Co. reports its No. 18 well on its property drilled through sand and shot, estimated at 200 barrels per day. Location 250 feet NW of No. 15 on the same site. Also, Willian Leonard & Co. report a 20 barrel test on Ephraim Wells farm, 400 feet west of No. 1. Ferguson & Co. expect 25 barrels from No. 7 on David Hindman farm, located north of No. 5. McLister & Altman to begin drilling Monday on leased North Hill lots in Mingo Junction.
The lifeless body of Andrew Cavileandi, about 45, an Italian mill worker at Follansbee tin plant, was found beneath the Wabash bridge on the Ohio shore near Wellsburg. Officials believe he fell from the bridge while intoxicated, with no immediate identification despite workers recognizing him.
Winnipeg August 6 12 000 mechanics on strike and every shop closed and union men vow that within a week conductors engineers and firemen will join the stoppage bringing the big railroad to a complete standstill on the system
New York August Sixth. Prompt official denial stated that reports of President McCrea resigning from Pennsylvania Railroad and being replaced by Vice President Rea are unfounded. Philadelphia offices and New York bankers tied to the company affirmed no management changes are planned.
At Midway Kentucky a blaze of unknown origin destroyed four large warehouses two small warehouses six tenement houses and 47000 barrels of whisky owned by Greenbaum Distillery Co. The loss ranges from 300000 to 400000 with fire departments from Georgetown and Winchester rushing aid.
Washington reports scattered showers expected in Ohio tonight and Friday. Temperatures to fall slightly in northern sections tonight with cooler air moving in.
In Dubuque Iowa on August 6 the funeral for Senator Allison was set for Saturday at 4 p.m. with simple rites at his home and at Linwood cemetery led by Rev Dr J T Bergen. The body lay in state Friday. City business would suspend during the funeral as flags flew at half mast and sympathy telegrams arrived from national leaders. Delegations from the National Senate and House would attend.
William J. Bryan, the Democratic nominee for the Presidency, says his acceptance speech will focus mainly on the questions Shall the people rule and The measure of rewards. He notes that broader campaign issues like bank deposits, tariffs, and trusts will be covered in subsequent speeches over the next thirty days.
Foreigner workers at the Florence mine of the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co on Glenns Run near Martins Ferry threatened to kill Stelni Scoverign a miner who was sought to be discharged. He fled to Martins Ferry seeking protection from attorney George Cooke. Officials planned to guard Scoverign as four hundred miners refused to return to work after being ordered to do so.
Police in Chicago found the severed head of a boy near the canal drainage, close to where the torso was recovered. Investigators pursue a Greek boy about 12 to 16 years old as a possible victim in a rite of vengeance linked to a padrone system, seeking to identify the remains from the scattered parts.
CAPT. BALDWIN led a successful flight in the new dirigible at Fort Meyer last evening. The balloon was launched with a balloon inside a balloon and Curtiss, again handling plans, increased the propeller speed. Despite a seven mile breeze the airship pitched and rolled up to 20 degrees, showing the planes' utility as spectators gasped.
The Steubenville wallpaper factory will restart operations next week after weeks of shutdown for repairs. Superintendent O. J. Hennings has returned from a western trip with several solid contracts and reports favorable business conditions and crops.
Constantinople reports the Aug. 6 cabinet reshuffle under Kiamil Pasha. The reformist cabinet replaces the previous resignation and excludes reactionaries. It is viewed as a pledge to uphold the constitution.
Litigation begins on two fronts in the Mingo oil area. James M Trimmer sues Thomas Brettell Sr to force a deed for a lot in Mingo Junction with a $135 balance tendered. Osa Gigia sues Morris Goodfriend and Michael Mc Caffrey to cancel a lease, alleging defects and improper signing. Dunbar and Swee meye and McClave and McClave represent the plaintiffs and defendants.
Evansville Indiana reports Pittsburg and B Williams stuck on a sand bar upriver. Local steamers and tugs tried to pull them off but failed. Sprague anchors behind them blocking passage as river rise halts. Lengthy efforts continue with uncertain duration.
September 3 delegates apportioned from the various counties were decided by the 202 and Democratic Senatorial committee meeting in the Probate Judge's office. George C. McKee presided, Samuel F. Dickinson chosen secretary, convention set for September 3, 1908 at Steubenville with 36 total delegates: Harrison 5 Jefferson 7 Belmont 13 Columbiana 11.
Ross Givens of Rock Hill Belmont county bought a horse for 250 dollars at Smithfield. While returning home the horse, spooked by a traction car on the track, was struck. Both were dragged until the car stopped. Givens was found unconscious with head and facial injuries. The horse had to be shot due to injuries.
Cadiz moves to form an incorporated Chautauqua with capital of 20000 dollars. A forty acre Jamison farm tract has been bought to build a lake and later cottages for summer use. The aim is to host a yearly assembly making Cadiz famous for Eastern Ohio entertainment.
Chicago market notes show wheat at 95 1 8 cents, corn 75 1 2 cents, oats 47 3 8 cents, and pork at 15 dollars 75 cents. Report captures latest price quotes for these commodities as of August 6.
Henry Parrish Brown of Clebourne Texas was elected today as supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in the United States. He ran without opposition. Nellie E. Merryman of Muskoges Oklahoma was elected supreme senior of the Knights of Pythian Sisters without opposition to the highest office, the come chief.
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