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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
9
A fragment recalls a woman telling herself that tomorrow she must return to Count Sachio's hunting lodge. The text hints at anticipation and a restless night as she prepares for an upcoming journey or meeting.
A fragment describes a man binding the Grahoffen official by the neck and crop while a confidant named Kitty urges swift action. The pair slip away before the door is locked, taking the key with them and escaping.
Kitty Gray and Roleau pursue hidden coin clues at Count Frederick and Count Sachie’s hunting lodge. A man arrives with news of Rudolph, a captive is found, and a spy edges closer to Kitty as tensions rise over the coin’s whereabouts. The scene sets a dangerous chain of theft, deceit, and pursuit in high society.
D J Sinclair writes the Steubenville Chamber of Commerce in October 1914 arguing city growth hinges on payroll-driven prosperity. He urges good schools water and streets, and urges cross-county cooperation, river drives, road improvements, and manufacturing backed by capable financiers. He highlights Ohio river access, coal supplies, rail links, and canal potential for future growth.
Unionport resident James Davis was jailed by Squire Wherry for stealing a cow owned by John F. Rutledge.
Among the lock up occupants last night is Minnie Monahan cited for drunken and disorderly conduct and loafing with a group of men on Washington Street near the Lake Erie railroad.
Judge Smith today ruled in City of Steubenville versus H P Patterson that Patterson owes 568.15 to the city for an illegally paid salary increase during his tenure as city auditor and for illegal fees in serving papers. The decision orders restitution to the city for funds improperly obtained.
The Morris Posten Coal Company reports a yearly return of 36020 dollars, marking a significant financial figure for the company this year. The notice highlights the mining firm's earnings and fiscal position within the period.
Patent Office records report recent issued patents to Eastern Ohio inventors. Names include B G Cope Orrville lifting jack W O Houston Bellaire gas producer for furnace E J Koontz Wadsworth covering for thin articles with pyroxy lin compounds J F LeBaron Chardon insect catcher E B Moseley assigner to The McCaskey Register Co Alliance hinge for filing appliances J B Nicholson Stephenville machine for manufacturing ribbed paving blocks C S Pelton Akron motor car heater D H Snavely Ambrose holster EF J Weaver Westerville automobile safety brace J S Williams assignor of one half to A G Cregg Newark store H C Wissman Youngstown assignor to Underwood Typewriter Co type writing machine
Political crisis deepens as Carranza orders expulsion of the Guatemalan minister and prepares to send the Brazilian minister out of Mexico City. U S officials consider moving representation while Pan American conference tensions rise.
Dave Anderson a life convict and honor squad member at Lockport penitentiary is at large with Harry Patterson and C. E. Barlow after escaping from the honor farm. Anderson, 26, was to be hanged for murder but had his sentence commuted to life. The escape was unnoticed for hours as guards were lax under the warden’s departure. In Columbus, Ohio, 21 Progressive members of county license boards face removal next week as the state liquor licensing commission shifts to Republican control, with quick replacements possible across 50 counties. The changes affect board members, secretary, and chief clerk roles, with civ il service protections not extending to all appointees.
Dayton reports that under flood prevention plans, the village of Osborn in Green county with about 400 families and more than 1,000 people will be wiped from the map to avert repeats of the 1913 Miami valley catastrophe. The flood conservancy committee has effected plans for action.
Eleven flood victims from Tuesday night are to be buried today while Coroner Hanley and deputies arrange an inquest. Engineers prepare data for Washington to push Federal regulation preventing further Mill Creek channel filling to avert repeats. Mayor Stern, after state force talks, telegraphs railroads to cancel Erie excursions tomorrow to avoid overwhelming sightseers from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Washington reports Carranza signified willingness to meet adversaries in a peace conference. A formal brief to Secretary Lansing requests political recognition and outlines Carranza's agents in Washington meeting other Mexican factions at a peace conference. The U.S. Pan American approach frames the issue.
Fragmentary passage argues that Carranza and others lack true triumph in Mexico's republic and contends the real revolution succeeded when Huerta fell a year earlier, with ongoing strife due to factional differences rather than a true revolution.
Kaul Clay Mig Co returns 122240 this year Belmont Brewing Nothing to return for personal tax Rodgers Clark returns 20200 this year E a Sewer Co made a personal tax return this year 27720 Harris Lumber Co returns this year 14090 Ruby Coal Co personal tax return 47000 this year
Russell Overbaugh an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Overbaugh of St Clairsville drowned Thursday around six while bathing in Bethesda Lake. The loss removes a well known local youth and leaves the family bereaved.
Salt Run residents and county commissioners received three petitions with 125 names protesting a cement road. Similar petitions were sent to the State Highway Commission, signaling broad objection to the project.
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic to treat skin diseases from pimples to eczema. It claims external washing is useless and that relief comes from the tonic taken via a druggist, with a note to seek expert advice from S. S. S. Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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