Robbers blast Brillant post office at Mingo
Bandits blew open the Brilliant post office vault about 1 am stealing stamps worth about 1000 dollars and 200 dollars in currency. A gun battle with Mingo police at Ravine and Church Hill left two bandits wounded and the four attackers fled into the night, authorities combing Valley cities for their capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo Parti
Mingo
Ret
Service Department
Brilit
Hin
Pees J. E. Vermillion
Cincinnati
Washington
Cincinnati Eine
Hukill
Ross and
Main Streets
Vermillion
Postoffice
Commercial Street
Scott Roe
J. J. Brown
Ravine Street
St. Clair Street
Church Hill
Roe
Brown
Ray Moore
Moore
Tne
Eee
Henry Baillie
Steuben Street
William Gossett
Minge
Wabash Bridge
Wellsburg
Wheeling
Wheeling Gang
Governor Willis Defends Neutrality at Canal Open Policy
Governor Frank B. Willis spoke on Soldiers Day at the Chautauqua pavilion to about 2,000 attendees. He reiterated neutrality, called for an open Panama Canal to American vessels, and used Lincoln’s example to illustrate Civil War lessons. Local residents greeted him warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Willis
Caiz Chautauqua
United States
Panama Canal
Lincoln
Republican workers to hold Ohio state fair reunion
In Columbus during the week of the state fair Republican county executive and central committees and precinct committeemen are invited to a reunion. The event aims to foster party camaraderie and enthusiasm rather than back a specific candidate. Harry Minnich chairs the organizing committee with S O Van Kirk as vice chair, J E Lehew secretary, John Hamilton assistant secretary, and W G Smith treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Harry Minnich
Tuscarawas
S. O. van Kirk
Mineral City
J. E. Lehew
Uhrichsville
John Hamilton
Gnadenhutten
W. G. Smith
Lehew
La Belle Clothing Co Tax Return Declared At 18300
La Belle Clothing Co reported a personal tax return totaling 18300 this year. The figure reflects income disclosed for the current tax period and underscores the business owner’s compliance with filing obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle Clothing Co
Palatial Bank Opens Modern Room In New Skyscraper
The Union Savings Bank & Trust Co. unveils a handsome new banking room in the Sinclair building, inviting public inspection Saturday and opening for business Monday. Rich marble and bronze decor, a double vault, and a 16 foot square concrete foundation mark a lavish finish to a ten story banking and office tower, costing 150000 dollars with 86 tons of structural steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Savings Bank & Trust Co
Sinclair
Dalstrom Door Co
Jamestown
N. Y
Myers-Carey Co
Erense
Beck
Savings
Sorage
New Bank
Herringhall-Marvin Safe Co
Hamilton
Ohio
D. J. Sinclair
A. C. Lewis
James Potter
F. Earl Vance
Frank D. Sinclair
J. Oscar Naylor
Geo. M. Myers
F. W. Owesney
R. M. Mahon
Union Deposit Bank
Union Savings Institute
H. G. Garrett
Garrett’s Bank
Garrett
Foreground of nine story granite building rises with ornate cornice
Describes a nine story granite office building with an ornamental terra cotta cornice. Two elevators flank Market street doors, central hallways per floor, marble floors, toilets on each floor, handsome woodwork, and sixty three furnished office rooms. Lists architects and subcontractors by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yward Ve
Teetery
Rt & C
Market Street
W. G. Wilkins Co
Titteburg, Floto, Bros
James Coyne
Barthold
Miners and Operators Win Points in Ohio Rate Hearing
Columbus Aug 6 The Ohio miners organization fighting for freight rate cuts before the public utilities commission clashed with Sandy Creek Coal Co and Hocking Valley railroad. The commission ruled Hocking Valley to remain a party defendant and barred evidence blaming labor conditions for industry stagnation while allowing testimony on interstate rate cuts. Frank A Ray OSU testified 13 billion tons of coal lie under 11 3996 square miles of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Miners’ Organization
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Sandy Creek Coal Company
Hocking Valley Railroad
Hocking Valley
The
Utilities Commission
Hocking Valley Company
Norfolk and Western
Valley Crossing
Toledo
Kanawa
Michigan
Armitage
West Virginia
Frank A. Ray
Ohio State University
Governor Can Name Favorable Republicans in Wet Counties
Columbus Aug 6 Gov Frank B Willis will decide more than thirty appointments to county liquor licensing boards when terms expire Aug 11. He can name Republicans favorable to the state administration in all wet counties, signaling a general shift. Short-term posts follow the McDermott decentralizer due in September, with dry forces weighing Carter and Hay as possible state traffic inspector candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Bull Moose
McDermott
True Democracy League
Charles E. Carter
Carter
Tax League and Board of Control Adjourn in Respect
The Tax League and the Board of Control adjourned today out of respect to D. J. Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax League
Board of Control
D. J. Sinclair
Warsaw Falls to German Forces as Polish Capital Evacuates
Berlin reports Warsaw seized by German troops after intense Russian resistance. Bavarian units under Prince Leopold breached outer defenses while Gen. Von Scholz and Gen. Von Gallwitz advanced toward Lomza and Ostrov. Russian casualties and prison numbers rise as the city surrenders, marking a major phase in the Polish campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald
Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Warsaw
Prince Leopold
von Scholz
von Gallwitz
Lomza
Ostrov
Courland
Genaice
Dirchi
Oniskizhly
Teutonia
Poland
Galicia
Vistula
Petrograd
Cracow
Prussia
Kingdom of
One-Year Eligible Lists Adopted by Civil Service
Columbus August 7 the state civil service commission will hold eligible lists prepared through competitive examination for only one year instead of two. The move aligns with other state and federal commissioners, aiming to improve efficiency by shortening the active period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Civil Service Commission
Federal Commission
McClain Fire Brick and Wheeling Sanitary Tax Returns
McClain Fire Brick filed a personal tax return showing 6800 this year while Wheeling Sanitary Co reported 6450 for the current year. Both figures appear in the latest financial notices from the tax authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain Fire Brick
Plaster Contract On Sinclair Skyscraper Awarded
Barthold and Passavant held the plastering contract for the Sinclair skyscraper, securing the assignment for plaster work on the tall building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthold and Passavant
Sinclair
Beech Flats Coal Co. Returns $31,920 This Year
Beech Flats Coal Company reports a return of $31,920 for the year, indicating stronger earnings and improved production efficiency. The disclosure highlights continued operations and financial performance amid market fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Flats Coal Co
Divorce case Margaret Lee versus Osman S Lee et al
Margaret Lee seeks divorce and temporary alimony and asks to restrain George N Henry as administrator for John M Lee from paying money to the defendant. Married July 27 1893 in Toronto. She alleges wilful absence. W C Brown attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lee
Osman
S. Lee
Geo. N. Henry
John M. Lee
Toronto
W. C. Brown
McCullough Reunion at Maplewood Park Uhrichsville
The McCullough connection holds its annual reunion at Maplewood Playground in Uhrichsville Ohio on Tuesday August 17. Jefferson County residents will attend a Greaser Basket dinner followed by a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
McCullough Connection
Maplewood Playground
Uhrichsville
Ohio
Jefferson County
Massive War Material Contracts From Major Firms Revealed
A Wall Street Journal list shows American firms furnishing nearly all war materials from shells to big guns. Entries include Westinghouse, Bethlehem Steel, Baldwin Locomotive, Remington Arms, Winchester, General Electric, and many others with contracted sums reaching hundreds of millions. The report notes large upfront payments and delivery COD at ports like New York and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
New York
Seattle
Westinghouse Elec
Westinghouse Air B
Canadian Car & Fy
Lackawanna Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Studebaker Corp
General Electric
Hercules Power
Chicago Prey
Sturgis & Burns
Inc
Caens
American Woolen
Eee
America Cor
Bartlett-Hayward Co
Baldwin Locomotive
Cambria Gee
Colt Firearms Co
Union Metallic Cart
Remington Arms
Winchester
Jefferson County Seeks Bid for 4000 Dollar Turnpike Bonds
Sealed proposals are invited by the Jefferson County Auditor in Steubenville for the purchase of four thousand dollars in bonds dated June 1 1915 to finance the Irondale and Yellow Creek Free Turnpike. Bonds pay five percent interest semi annually, mature in installments, deliverable by August 20 1915, with bids due August 17 1915 and subject to a 5 percent certified check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ohio
Jefferson County
Irondale
Yellow Creek
John L. Means
Local Tax Returns Reported for Warren Township Firms
W. and L. E. Coal of Warren township filed a personal tax valuation of 21 810 this year. Hartje Manufacturing Co reported a personal tax return of 55 900 this year. Union Clay Manufacturing Co filed a personal tax return of 20 400 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Township
Hartje Mfg. Co
Union Clay Mfg. Co
Tax return figures for Tanke and Warren townships
A company filed a single tax return this year reflecting $10 770 for Tanke Field Township and $9 240 for Warren Township, detailing township allocations and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tankefield
Warren Township
Miner Dies After Stroke At Croxton Run Mines
Amos Glalloway aged about 63 employed by Kaul Clary Co at Croxton's Run coal mines was found unconscious in the mine Friday evening. He apparently suffered a stroke and died today without regaining consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Glalloway
Kaul Clary Co
Croxton’s Run
Sugar Hill Coal return of 590 dollars this year
A brief notice indicates Sugar Hill Coal reports a return of 590 dollars for the current year, reflecting financial activity tied to the local coal operations. The item notes the amount and period without additional context.
Divorce case of Mr and Mrs Alton Stewart continued
The contest divorce case of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Stewart, set for today, was continued after the parties and witnesses were in court until September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Stewart
Probate Court Notice of August 31 1915 Hearing
In Jefferson County probate records a hearing is set for August 31 1915 to pass final and first accounts. Accounts include John J Watson guardian Miser Martin Craw Ford Alexander Casey, Large Jewell Armstrong Sin clair Janiszewski and others. Objections to any account must be filed by the date. Judge Saustw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
John J. Watson
Allen M. Watson
Mary J. Elliott
John A. Miser
Bernice Miser
Pearl Martin
Esther
William, Paul
Della May Martin
Lizzie FE. Crawford
Edna M. Hilsinger
Margaret S. Alexander
James Alexander
Samuel Z. Alexander
Edward G. Casey
Hannah Ollum
Winfield Scott
Johnson D. Ross
George Hupple
James Muckle
John Forshea
Kate Forshea
Hannah M. Large
Geo. W. Large
George L. Jewell
James Jewell
Charles B. Armstrong
Henry Thomas Brown
Dohrman J. Sinclair
Elizabeth Corfman
Steve Janiszewski
John Janiszewski
John G. Belknap
Administration appointed for Maniaci estate in Ohio
The estate of Theodore Maniaci late of Jefferson County Ohio is administered by Nelson D Miller appointed and qualified as administrator. Dated July 24 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Abrahams
E. Abrahams
Jefferson County
Ohio
Theodore Maniaci
Nelson D. Miller
John G. Belknap
Said County
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Rob Brilliant
Cadiz Chautauqua
Palatial Bank
Virginia
Cense Jobs
Uation
Civil Service
Wheeling Sanitary Co
O. & P. Coal Co
Sugar Hill Coal
Wells High Scho
W. S. McCauslen
Saustw
K. W
Fairbanks-Morse
Swan-Bower Co
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