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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
1
Chicago August 15 The telegraphers strike status remains unchanged as leaders await President Small to decide on a general walkout. Companies claim higher dispatches and victory while operators warn of severe congestion in Central and Western states and pledge to persevere. President Gompers has discussed methods, but no action until Small arrives.
In Doemetz on the Elk river a large dynamite factory explosion killed and injured well over one hundred workers. Part of the town was destroyed as walls and ceilings collapsed, with several workers blown to atoms and many feared dead.
From Mecediah to Cape Non virtually all foreigners have been expelled from Morocco. They report brutal treatment and looting, with refugees being brought by steamers from coastal points. Fugitives say companions died in the streets as they fled.
Oldtown Maine reports 16 year old Wini field Martin in custody for stealing 5009 dollars from Singobe National Bank Springfield Massachusetts where he worked as a clerk. Most of the money was recovered in his suitcase.
A Phoenix hose wagon responded to a still alarm at Dr G W Mc Causlen’s dental office above Fleto Hatterly’s shoe store. Gas jet ignition set lace curtain ablaze causing a cane chair and carpet to burn. The chair was removed to the street and extinguished by Dr McCauslen and others before firefighters arrived. Dr McCauslen burned his hands severely but the loss remained slight.
Laurenceton Tasmania Aug 15 A local steamer named Kawatiri carrying many passengers was wrecked in Macquire Harbor. Reports indicate scores of visitors have been drowned with few details available.
Secretary Taft will speak next Monday evening before the Buckeye Republican club in Columbus. The address will define his position on tariff and party policy and explain the President's aggressive stance toward trusts. He will state the President opposes any tinkering with the Dingley act by Congress.
State Association of Elks executive committee meets in Sandusky to arrange a Cedar Point gathering with all lodges invited. Delegates arrive Wednesday with registration and reception at Motel Breakers. Activities include boat trips, business session, officer elections, banquet, ball, and a Friday baseball game featuring Columbus and Sandusky. Lincoln, Alliance, Lima, Martin's Ferry, Findlay, and other lodges expected to attend with about 2,000 in town. Officers listed.
An ink stained 1857 invitation from Steubenville’s social circle invites “The pleasure of your company” to a grand select assembly at Kilgore’s new hall in Stentenville on Tuesday evening February 24 at 8 o’clock. Committee on Invitation and floor managers listed. direction and music by Prof. Midler and band. Survivors include Capt. Oliver Dr. K. Pearce and Joan A. Collier.
Mosquito swarms along Delaware bay shores attack rural carriers starting from Dover. For a week the pests harass both men and horses, forcing salt water treatment from the bay to ease suffering as mail delivery slows.
The Weather forecast from Washington D C on August 15 reports cloudiness and warmer conditions for Ohio tonight. It notes possible showers in the southwest portion and showers are anticipated Friday.
In Chicago on August 15 cattle listed at 6,000 head steady, hogs 16,000 steady, and sheep 10,000 to lower indicating broad price stability for cattle and hogs with softer sheep demand.
Miss Nellie Finnerty quits this morning after President Small orders a walkout. Five messenger boys form a union led by John Girt and Willie Batman. They plan a meeting at 8:30 p.m to discuss sympathy action and potential mass walkout, risking new trouble for Managers Herbert and Huntsman.
Miners at Ruby Coat Co mine No 1 and O Neill mine of M A Hanna Coal Co returned to work after days idle. Disputes over pay day dates and misreporting led to a committee visit to Rankin in Dillonvale and a knife attack on a spokesman, who then shot a Polish worker. Rankin urged adherence to the scale.
Advices from Columbus indicate larger class cities will be excluded from county local option terms in the coming legislature. Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League says an amendment removing big cities such as Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and Toledo is likely. The aim is to make Ohio a dry state by passing a county local option law and winning control of more assembly seats.
Banker E C Fox once linked to a failed Pomeroy bank was sentenced to a year for offering to bribe Prosecuting Attorney Miller. A stay of sentence was issued by Judge Walters. Fox, well known in the city and Toronto, is released on 2500 bond as district court case is set for October. He has ties in Toronto and Steubenville.
Four big locomotives were badly damaged in two head on collisions in Tuscarawas County and Jewett yards. The Wabash railroad saw three wrecks yesterday delaying traffic as two freight engines collided in Jewett yards and another head on collision wrecked both engines and six cars in New Cumberland. A fast freight car derailed near Hickory Pa. No injuries were reported.
Julius Petatti a 26 year old miner from Dillonvale died after being struck by a mine car at the Long Run mine on the W L E railroad. He died shortly after arrival at Haskins hospital Wheeling from severe leg and internal injuries. His remains were shipped to Dittonvale for interment. District Mine Inspector Thomas Morrison and Coroner Campbell will investigate the accident.
The Ohio River has reached its summer low, clouding navigation prospects. The Kanawha grounded at lock No 2 in Rochester yesterday, requiring heavy effort to free a 190 passenger packet and heavy freight. Boats resist the fall, risking more groundings, with rivermen urging a pause until water rises. The Queen City and Virginia were due for Cincinnati but unlikely to run again under current conditions.
Temperance advocates push for a state local option election in 1910 to secure passage of local option law. They claim dry counties will outweigh wet counties and force saloons out of Ohio.
J C Hilsinger of a Toronto bank posted 300 bond in Columbus for September appearance before the U S Court at Wheeling on contempt charges related to failing to appear before the grand jury at Parkersburg to deliver a letter. He claimed legal advice excused him from producing the unsolicited letter, and his absence drew a contempt summons rather than a serious offense.
Professor George Kidd Pearce principal of shorthand and typing at Steubenville Business College marries former pupil Eva Lowry in Hammondsville. The ceremony at 11:30 am follows a romantic courtship begun in Steubenville and ends with a reception at the couple’s Logan street home amid many local relatives and friends.
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