First Car Runs Over New Line to Calligan Crossing
The first traction car tested the new Wells street to Calligan’s crossing line as part of the Mingo Boulevard project. Superintendent Marsh and traction officials rode the car on newly laid tracks to Calligan’s crossing, then to the undergrade Pan Handle along Yoplar avenue. The line will carry wires, then dirt cars, speeding completion and expanding a major boulevard.
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Wells Street
Mingo Junction
Mingo Road
Wheeling Traction Company
Woman found in city drunk in Washington County woman
A young woman from near Burgettstown Pennsylvania visited Steubenville for dental work. After drinking to energize herself she collapsed on the street, was taken to the lockup, and spent the night and Sunday ill. She could not recall details, gave no name, and was later sent home with a railroad ticket to Burgettstown. She was recorded as Mary Doe by police.
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Washington County
Margettstown
Conners
Morrison’ S
Jong
Steubenville
Mary Doe
Burgetts Town
Miners Threaten Shut Down Over Eastern Ohio Strike
Operators in Moore's Ram district warn the mines will close if miners do not return to work. Union miners refuse to resume with non union or strike workers despite state officials orders. National VP Thomas L Lewis in Columbus expected home, officials say union men may be persuaded to work.
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Moore's Ram Mines
Ohio
Jones
National
Thomas L. Lewis
Columbus
Miner Strike Rumor Fails to Halt Work Flow
Committal and questions about resuming duty yielded no definite reply. Mr. Jones told a Register reporter that men would likely return soon and quell further dissension. Most other mines in the sub-district are operating. President Andrew R. Watking will depart today for the northern sub-district to aid organizational interests.
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Jones
Andrew R. Watking
Two Gangs Clash in Brick Row Bloodshed on South Fifth Street
A violent clash between two groups of foreigners occurred Saturday night on South Fifth street and again on Poplar avenue. Men fought with bricks stones and clubs leaving one seriously cut though police denied any knife wounds beyond those from blunt instruments. No arrests were made as bloodmarked sidewalks indicated more violence.
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Brick Row
South Fifth Street
Poplar Avenue
Jefferson County Bar Endorses Cook for Another Term
Jefferson County Bar Association met in Steubenville to select delegates for the Circuit Judicial convention and to honor Judge J. M. Cook, urging him to unanimously accept another term. A portrait of Col George W. McCook will be unveiled with a committee to arrange it, while Ernest L. Finley is endorsed for Ohio Revision Commission membership.
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Jefferson County Bar Association
Circuit Judicial Convention
Steubenville
John McClave
W. McD. Miller
J. M. Cook
Cook
George W. McCook
The
Bar Association
F. H. Kerr
Henry Gregg
RB. Erskine
General Assembly
State of Ohio
Senate
State of
Ohio
Ernest L. Finley
Fall At Work Leaves Man Unconscious From Burns
Fred McConnell a motor inspector at No mill in La Belle was shocked by electricity while atop hot rolls in the blooming mill late Saturday. He fell, sustaining severe burns to head legs and arms and remains unconscious. Dr Laughlin attends at his Court street home, with unpredictable outcome. This marks a third injury at La Belle in just over a year.
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Fred McConnell
Court Street
la Belle Tron
No. € Mill
Blooming Mill
Used a Hatchet Mrs Aske Seeks Divorce and Custody
Ida Palmer Aske sues Harry Palmer for divorce and custody of two children Edward seven and Marie three. She cites habitual drunkenness three years, neglect to provide, desertion in February 1906, and violent abuse including hatchet threats and beating. EK D Erskine represents her.
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Ida Palmer
Harry Palmer
Steubenville
Edward
Marie
EK. D. Erskine
Former Pastor Receives German Emperor Bible at New Lutheran Church
George Traut has received Harrisburg papers detailing the dedication on July 22 of St. Michael's German Lutheran Church at Herrisburg. Rev J G Pfuhl, former Zion's Lutheran pastor, led the project as the new edifice costing 55000 dollars. The German Emperor sent a silver bound Bible inscribed in his handwriting to Pfuhl and the congregation amid broad approval.
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Herrigburg
George Traut
Harrisburg
St. Michael’s
J. G. Pfuhl
Zion's Lutheran Church
Star Independent Sayng
Pfuhl
Traction Cross-Over Talks Halted at Wellsburg
Messrs D J Sinclair and R J Beatty at Pittsburg meet with Superintendent Bonebrake of the Pennsylvania Lines to discuss the cross over and wire connection for the TriState Traction at Wellsburg. Work is halted as railroad employees guard the Pewsky railroad tracks until an agreement is reached.
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Messrs
D. J. Sinclair
R. J. Beatty
Pittsburg
Bonebrake
of Thee
Pennsylvania Lines
TriState Traction Company
Wellsburg
Pewsky R. R
Means wins clerkship of election supervisors board
John L. Means chosen clerk of the Board of Directors for another term after five ballots ended in a lot draw with Lime Bell. Joe Gorman named chief deputy. At New Martinsville races Louise Dorsey placed third in the 2:28 trot, Ida May won both the 2:28 and 2:46 trots with best time 2:24 14.
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John L. Means
Board of Directors
Lot
Mr. Means
Lime Bell
Joe Gorman
New Martinsville
W. Va
Louise Dorsey
John McKee
Si Scott
Ida May
Frank Swearingen
Toronto
Leases Filed in County Recorder Office This Month
lease records show numerous transfers and assignments across Wells Island Creek Smithfield and Knox townships with parties including D W McCain C M Crawford J H Pent H B Luntz N B Snyder Mrs E McConnell A G Porter Fr J Galloway W K Hoobler J A Tweedy A G Marks Mahlon P Hill B H Cope Joan Dubar George A Bell Frank MacClellant Robt J Moffatt Jefferson Rainbow Harry Walker Lavinia Rainbow Adella Armold J M Noble Lemuel Browning H S Shively M F Edwards James Siward Henry Dobbins Elizabeth Hall J T Foster W H Shively T N Barnsdall Chas J Waddeto C M Crawford Susanna Stringer R J Siete Edward Gorsuch and others in Island Creek Warren Smithfield Cross Creek and Knox townships.
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Recorder’s
D. W. McCain
C. M. Crawford
Wells Township
W. McCain
Wells Town
J. H. Pent
JH. B. Luntz
Island Creek Township
H. B. Luntz
Same
Joseph B. Hooper
J. A. Tweedy
Paul P. Collings
M. Spellacy
Island Creek
Chas. J. Wadde
Lemuel Browning
A. S. Hughes
Shively
M. F. Edwards
James Siward
Warren Township
Henry Dobbins
John E. Hosenfeld
Elizabeth A. Hall
J.T. Foster
W. H. Shively
T. N. Barnsdall
D. O. Carpenter
Cross Creek Township
James Arnold
Henry Walker
Smithfield Township
Susanna Stringer
J. B. Thompson
Johnson
Wm. Davis & Son
Rovers Heirs
R. J Siete
H. J. Welday
G. B. McCausland
GM. Crawford
Venia B Burk
Edward Gorsuch
Capitola Harvey
Wellsville Driver Fatally Injured After Collision
Miller PD reports Grimm of Wellsville fatally injured when his car struck a curb while rushing home to escape a storm. A seven year old daughter suffered head wounds and dental injuries, Mrs. Daniel Clemens sustained internal injuries, one Clemens daughter escaped injury, and the car was wrecked.
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Miller PD
Grimm
Wellsville
Daniel Clemens
Clemens
Eloping Daughter Sparks Pittsburg Father Hunt
George W. Vance of Pittsburg vanished from home at 7138 Hermitage Street in a search for his daughter Helen 18 who wed George W. Wilson 19 at Wellsburg West Virginia on June 29. A Civil War veteran, Vance reappeared in Renwood West Virginia and sent a letter to his son yesterday. authorities note reports of Panama as unconfirmed and Wilson worked at Edward Thompson steel works Braddock.
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George W. Vance
Pittsburg
Benwood
Welsburg
Pittshbure
Hermitage Street
Renwood
W. Va
George Vance
Vance
Central Police Station
Heritage Street
Helen
George W. Wilson
Wellsburg
Panama
Wilson
Edwar Thompson ‘Steel Works
Braddock
Toe the Chalk Line at Saint Peter's Dedication
Rev Father Powers promotes a June 29 dedication for Saint Peter's new church. He urges parishioners to contribute cash, stating windfall gifts will not suffice and calling for collective effort to wipe out the church debt. He emphasizes digging into pockets and staying committed to the fundraising goal.
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Father Powers
Saint Peter's
Maternity Home Adoptions Offered In Private Setting
Strictly private maternity home provides real home comforts and adoptions. For particulars, address Post Office Box 944, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny
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Calligan’s Crossing
Wells
Mingo
Way
Moore Run
Col. McCook
E. L. Finley
Ohio Revision Commis
Sion
J. O. Naylor
LA Belle Mill
George Fertile
la Belle Ol & Gas Co
Knox Township
Albert Grimm
A. G. Porter
H. E. Cunningham
F. E. Cunningham
J. L. Warren
W. M. Woldien
Frank Boger
la Belle Oil & Gas Co
John Boger
Eugenio di Nezza
Domenico Prioletto
Givalano Lorde
H. B
Ida Palmer Aske
Lutheran Church
Drew Lois
Joe
Gorman Chief
ONL Leases
Jef
Ferson County
Burg
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
National" Biscuitzcompant
Voke
France Medical Institute Fo
Rema
France
Lina Boyes
France Medical Institute CC
Fedical Institute Co
West Gay Street
Dwight
Ve Gay Street
Inter-urban Union Statin
Jayne
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