Accused Barber Waits in Jail After Cummins Murder Link Questioned
Howard Mitchell 26, a former local barber, was brought to the county jail and held for several days while alibi details are checked. Prosecutor Pearce said he may not be arraigned until Friday as investigators pursue new leads and assess whether Mitchell is connected to the Cummins case.
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Howard Mitchell
E. Stanton
Pearce
Mitchell
Cummins
Kincaid
Hicks
Cumming
Mitchel
Fr Mitchell
Barber
Wellsville
Rosalie Waters
Lisbon
Fort Wayne
Ind
Steubenville
Steuben- Ville
King Mitchell
Lucas
Rowan
Noreland
Dunap
Third Street
Harher
Dunlap
Meade
East Liverpool
Cleveland
Helmbright
Wm. Campbell
Robert Daily
Wintersville
Florence
Dailey
Permars Run
Lover’s Lane
Weekly Herald-Star
Mr. Catley
William Kincaid
Tolay
Government income shrinkage in three months reported
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee that estimated government income for the fiscal year would fall by 330 million dollars in three months. The total is now projected at 4.217 billion, with expenditures down about 11.9 million and the excess of disbursements over receipts at 336.237 million.
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Washington
A. P
House
Ways and Mans Committee
Mellon
Fordney
Treasury
Remains of Private Ferrell Arrive in Toronto
The remains of Private Okey R. Ferrell of Company D 58th Infantry 4th Division killed in the Chateau Thierry drive on August 6 1918 arrived at his home in Toronto at 11 oclock Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church in Toronto at 2 oclock Sunday August 7 conducted by the American Legion. All ex service men are invited.
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Okey R. Ferrell
Co. D
Inf
Chauteau Thiery Drive
Toronto
First Methodist Church
American Legion
Local man cleared in murder car investigation
County officials announced that Mitchell did not enter the car with Cummins nor drive the vehicle to the Kincaid garage. Sheriff Lucas and deputies questioned many visitors and checked a Martins Ferry hospital patient described as matching the suspect. Kincaid and Rerage employee Davidson also viewed the man and ruled him not to be the one sought.
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Cumming
Mitchell
Cummins
Kincaid Garage
Jim
Lucas
Martins Ferry
Kincaid
Jon Davidson
Rerage
Painful Accident Injures Herald Star Carrier
John Weaver Jr. was struck by a loose board when a cow kicked it during a visit near Richmond on July 31. Glass from his glasses injured his eye, but doctors removed fragments and he slowly improves while his friends wish him a speedy recovery. Robert Constantino, an escapee from Massillon facility, was arrested at a Hermenia Avenue home after causing a disturbance and was jailed for return to Massillon.
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John Weaver, Jr
Richmond
Young Weaver
Johns
Herald Star
Wilson Avenue
Robert Constantino
Massilion
Hermenia Avenue
Shriff Campbell
Constantino
County
Masisitlon
Cut in Expenses Or More Taxation Says Sec. Mellon
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means committee a cut of more than 250 million dollars in ordinary government expenditures is necessary to avoid higher taxes. He cited a projected total cost of 4.55 billion and a 3.83 billion tax need for the year, with July expenditures and deficits indicating rising outlays across the War Department Navy and Shipping Board.
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Washington
House Wars and Means Committee
Mellon
Treasury
War Department
I Navy
Shipping Board
Old Steubenville papers reveal 1879 Soldiery Reunion details
A reader submitted two Steubenville papers showing the 1879 Soldiery Reunion that drew about 30,000 from nearby states. It notes Garfield and Ewing speeches, church and hotel crowding, and local prices. Also includes a 1895 Daily Herald oil strike, bank director elections, and primaries with deceased candidates.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Reunion Association
John W. Holliday
D. W. Matlack
W. B V. Croskey
M. J. Urquahart
Roseman Gardner
P. A. el
United States
Thomas Ewing
John Sherman
Daily Herald
Fred Moses
McCookwell No. 2
Porter House
Miners and Mechanics Bank
James Carl Bigger
Mr. Bigger
Traction Riot May Effect Tax
Columbus action centers on the Wheeling Traction Company’s request to lower Ohio property valuation from 21.5 million to no more than 1.25 million citing operating losses. State tax officials watch rivals’ disputes for impact on fair valuation and tax revenue as they weigh potential reductions and precedent. The case echoes past Ohio Valley frictions where damaged utilities led to tax relief and lost revenue.
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Columbus
Wheeling Traction Company
Ohio Side
Ohio Tax Commission
Wheeling Traction Co
Ohio
Belmont County
Ohio Valley
Krox County
Ccompany
Tax Commission
Labor Day Parade Replaced by Island Picnic on Brown's Island
Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly cancels the usual Labor Day parade in favor of a day long picnic on Brown's Island. The Steamer Verne Swain is chartered for trips between the city and the island with dancing and amusements planned. Delegations from Wheeling Bellaire Bridgeport Martins Ferry and East Liverpool are invited.
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Jefferson County
East Liverpool
Wagon Tumbles. farmer George Yokolich and sons hurt
George Yokolich, a farmer, and his two young sons were badly injured when a wagon overturned on upper Washington Street near 3 pm. The horses dragged the group around Seventh Street, tearing a deep leg wound and a neck gash. All were rushed to Gill Hospital. Mr. Yokolich is in serious condition with significant blood loss.
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George Yokolich
Upper Washington Street
Seventh Street
Yoxkolich
Gill Hospital
Yoko- Nich
Serious Injuries Suffered By Coal Miner In West Virginia Mine Accident
Steve Shoenick twenty five a coal miner remains in serious condition at Gill hospital after a slate fall pinned him to a wall at the Supply Coal Company's mine near New Cumberland West Virginia. The accident occurred about seven last evening and caused fractures to his right leg and left arm with internal injuries later described as slightly improved. An alleged violator Andy Zeske twenty seven of Yorkville was arrested today on prohibition violations and will be arraigned before Mayor McCann at New Subscribe for the Herald-Star Alexandria jail.
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Steve Shoenick
the Gill Hospital
Supply Coal Company
New Cumberland
W. Va
Shoenick
Thhe Gill Hospital
Andy Zeske
York
Sville
Jand
McCann
Herald-Star Ij
Alexandria
White Sox Players Barred From Minor Leagues
Auburn Aug 5 The White Sox players tied to the Chicago baseball scandal will be barred from joining any minor league clubs. National Association chair J H Farrell says the jury deemed crooked conduct not a crime in Cook County and argues the jury should be judged for damaging the county’s moral climate.
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Auburn
White Sox
Chicago
J. H. Farrell
National Board
The
National Association
Cook County
Illinois
Afr. Farrell
Leaders in House on Tax Reduction Move
Washington Aug 5 R A P reports Republicans in the House seek a 500 million dollar cut in this year's federal expenditures based on treasury estimates to halve the tax bill. Secretary Mellon warns cuts over 250 million jeopardize tax revenue while Mondell argues reductions to 500 million are feasible. Officials weigh trimming railroad, shipping board, and other expenses amid opposition to higher taxes. Farm groups vow to fight repeal of the excess profits tax.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Treasury
Merlon
Mellon
Mondell
Wyoming
Ways and Means Committee
War Finance Corporation
Shipping Board
Mandel
Repniccan
Charles A. Lyman
National Board of Farm
Association of Farmers
Lyman
Agricultural ‘Bloc
Congress
Larceny Charged In Town Tools Theft
Arthur Haislett was arrested today by Constable Parkinson charged with stealing tools from Kings Rear Hill schoolhouse. He will be arraigned before Justice Towner.
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Arthur Haislett
Parkinson
Kings
Hill School
Justice Towner
Whiskey runners arrested at Weirton by mayor
Reported capture of two alleged whiskey runners named Kraugg and Wie near Weirton. They were held for federal officers by Mayor Moulds of the Cove following a local disturbance linked to liquor trafficking.
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Joe Kraugg
Weirton
Pennsylvania
Moulds of
the Cove
Blockade halts Wheeling Traction car near Mingo Junction
Despatcher William D. Boyer and other passengers suffer a late night delay as a mob blocks tracks at Mingo Junction. bricks thrown on the switch and telephones torn from poles impede service from Wheeling to Brilliant and Georges Run with buses used for onward travel. Officials report ordinance delays and crews kept on duty until daylight to restore the line.
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William D. Boyer
Wheeling Traction Company
Mingo
Wheeling Traction Company, Similar To the One of A Few Days Ago At Aetnaville
Mingd Junction
Aeraoye
State Street
Council
Mingo Junction
Altamont
Steubenville
Brilliant
Wabash
Follansbee
Httle
Georges Run
Deandala
Thietr
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Liverpool
Don. Davidson
Hero
Sec. Mellon
Wheeling Traction. Co
Ohio Tax’ Commission
Brown’s Island
Mill Town
Traction Company’s
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