Suspected foul play in death of deck hand Shaffer
The body of William Shaffer, 31, a towboat cruiser deck hand from Pittsburg, was found in the river near Sligo. Coroner Albright suspects murder over drowning, noting a deep facial wound and pockets turned inside out, with investigation underway and the captain of the cruiser to be consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaffer
East Liverpool
Herald Star
Sligo
Mears
Davis and Taylor
Toronto
West Virginia
Albright
Bradley & Son
New Cumberland
Shaffer
William Oakes
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Pittsburg
Hancock Courty
Oakes
Shaker
Mwill
Four Days Harness Race Meet at Pleasant Heights Park
Plans for a large summer harness racing event at Pleasant Heights track include 120 horses from top stables. Dates span August 28 to 31 with entries closing August 21. J C Ault to manage, northeastern circuit dates listed, purses announced, and rules set for National Trot ting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Rockport
Canal Dover
Cambridge
Canton
Wheeling
Akron
J. C. Ault
Ault
National
Bloody riot over cattle game ends in murder in Somerdale
A deadly clash between Roumanian and Italian laborers in Somerdale Tuscarawas county left Frank Brant an Italian dead after a shootout. John Stirp, a Bowman fan, is jailed with Valentine Copel, an Italian, amid rampant violence and injuries from revolvers shotguns knives and shovels. Stirp faces murder and wounding charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerdale
Tuscarawas County
Frank Brant
John Stirp
Bowman
Valentine Copel
Stirp
Brant
Tralian
Anthony
Valentine Cope
Stirgs
Brandt
Taken to Asylum After Mental Breakdown of Former Resident
Hiram A. Snyder, once of Abrighaville and a Belo of fells fortune maker, was adjudged insane on Monday and committed to Marsilion asylum. The departure followed the shock of his wife's death and business reverses cited as causes of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram A. Snyder
Abrighaville
Belo of Fells
Marsilion
Ree
Murder at Mingo Junction details Tony Marro slaying
Tony Marro dies at Gill Hospital after being shot five times by Tony Basso in front of Italian bake shop 69 Carnegie Steel Co. shack. The two single Italians tussled near a saloon after drinks, leading to a fatal 4 pm shooting. Basso 6 feet 6 inches, 210 pounds, with a dark crew cut hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Marro
Tony Basso
Marro
Gi Hospital
Shack No. 69
Carnegie Steel
Basso
Masso
Masked Men Fight Dog as Robbers Battle Home
A St Bernard defends four Pollock children at their Moreland Place home near Pleasant Heights while masked robbers smash furniture and trap the kids. The dog, beaten yet loyal, breaches the upstairs standoff revealing a single clue to the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
Robert Pollock
la Boise Iron Works
Moreland Place
Pleasant Heights
TWO WIVES Got Former Wellsville Man in Trouble
Frederic B. Levalle a railway engineer was arraigned in the Tombs court on bigamy charges. Bail set at 2000 with wife No 2 Beatrice Guest testifying. Wife No 1 Mrs Sanborn Levalle recalls missing jewelry and a pocket photo of Ethel Welsh in Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic B. Levalle
Tombs
New York
Beatrice Guest
Allegheny
Levalle
Wellsville
Ohio
Majestic
Sanborn Levalle
Ethel Welsh
Harlem
Realty transfers recorded since last week
Real estate transfers include Daniel Peterson to Ambrose E Mc Laughlin in Berghols for 1 dollar Hooper in Dillonvale for 1 350 dollars Paul Géoviesin to John Granato a lot in Mingo Junction for 160 dollars Anna J Baldwin to John Vasily real estate in Mingo Junction for 1650 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Peterson
Ambrose E. McLaughlin
Berghols
Hooper
Dillonvale
Paul Géoviesin
John Granato
Wich
Mingo Junction
Anna J. Baldwin
John Vasily
Property transfers list with multiple names and prices
A sequence of real estate transfers including Margaret M Arthur to Margaret A and others. Properties across Amsterdam New Alexandria East Springfield Dillonvale East Liverpool Warren township Steubenville Tilton Vale Mingo Junction with prices from 50 to 1100 dollars. Records show quit claims and deeds among individuals and churches.
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Margaret M. Arthur
Margaret A
Alexandria
Alexander Long Et al
Rhoda E. Black
Amsterdam
William A. Seaton
Amsterdam Presbyterian Church
B. C
Coleg
Elizabeth Coles
William H. Rodgers
Lewis Downer
Brillant
John McClare
M. J
Anna B. Cottman
Esate
Steubenville Township
Lafayette Boman, Sr
Robert R. Humphreville
Tiltonvale
May M. Scott
Charles A. Fell
New Alexandria
A. G., Gardner
Ganse Brothers
Dillonvale
Rex Shane
Alice A. Shane
East Springfield
Nannie &. Parks
East Springfiel d
Thomas Kerwin
Joe A. Shane
East Liverpool
Thomas Brettell Et al
Penjamin Miles
Mingo Junction
Gus H. Emsheimer
Elmer E. Hooper
Warren Township
J. T. Hodgens
Innocent Goat Sparks Fierce Neighbor Feud on Street
A goat provoked a major quarrel on South Sixth Street Tuesday as Charles Boyer swore out an affidavit charging Mrs. Josephine Phillipson with cutting to wound and kill. Bonds set at 500 and 100 for Phillipson and Barry/Berry, with hearings waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
Charles A. Boyer
Josephine Philipson
Phillipson
Garrett Berry
Boyers
Boyer
Wide Roster Of Visitors In Pittsburg Area
A long list of residents and visitors is noted today. J D Owens visits Pittsburg from Dust Tees. I Rabinowitz of New Castle tours here. Chas Greenburg travels from Amsterdam for a visit. F D Salkheld arrives from Saginaw Michigan. Dr Hanna suffers severe indigestion. Thurman McIntyre of New Alexandria stops by on business. Gay Donaldson and wife travel from Akron en route to the sea shore. Roy Thomas Manna Jr registered at the Chalfont in Atlantic City. George Adama and wife visit Manna’s sister on North Third Street. Roy Campbell spends days in Pittsburg for the Boston Pittsburg series. John Powers and W J Hoffman head to Atlantic City and other points on Thursday. L R Price and wife of Annapolis shop in Steubenville. Miss Belle Turner and Mrs J D Owens with children visit New Cumberland. Mrs C B Rickey of Pittsburg visits Ward Mackey Co. Prof J H Beal of Scio College of Pharmacy is in town on business. I B Heroya and family return from Rebsaygeon Canada. D W Matlack returns from Chicago. Claire Klingensmith and Lucy Holman depart for a three week vacation to Atlantic City. Mrs Nancy Wallace of New Philadelphia visits sister Mrs Mary Adams. Mrs Harry Brown of Market Street leaves for Zanesville due to a relative’s ill health. Mr and Mrs Low George are rejoicing.
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Helen Miller
Alliance
Bess Forbes
North Fifth Street
John Caniff
Stella
Dennie
Atlantic City
Steuben Lodge No. 1
K. of P
Altamont
J. M. Schrieber
Toronto
Sistersville
Judge Roberts
Warren
William Miller
Sharpsburg
Joseph Reed
Washington Street
C. J. Culp
Bowns Brook
N. J
T. M. Burns
North Seventh Street
James Ford
Dunkirk
Tud
Chas. Hoover and Son
Union City
Ind
Thos. Brady
George H. King, Jr
North High Street
Cora Floyd
Lucy Wintringer
Pay View
Mich
Altai Floyd
Madison
Wis
Yoledo
W. J. Seeley
Leslie and
Archer
Garret! Avenue
Youngstown
James Lee
Albert Rolf
Willian Baldwin
Bellaire
George M Ingler
Ingler
H. L Brown
Allegheny
Nellie Larimer
Columbus
Deanery
Ruth
W. B. Brady
West Marke Street
G. F. Hamilton
Father Powers
Hamilto
Logar Street
Jones
Hamilton
Market Street
Groon
Belle Hamilton
Leesville, O
Phil Meholin
New Alexandria
Norman Wyatt
Ohio
Canada
Daisy Farmer
Plancct Foreman
M. Alexander
Earl McCoy
George Murphy
Niagara
George Snyder
Wilhelmina Mueller
Wilm Feist
Bar Liverpool
Franci Magan
George Attig
Mae
Albert Bair
New Castle
Estelle Gates
Lorraine Forsyth
Alice Prince
Sheridan
Agnes
Anna Melching
Arbor Springs
William Melching
J.D. Owens
Pittsburg
I. Rabinowitz
Chas. Greenburg
Fron
Amsterdam
F. D. Salkheld
Saginaw
Dr. Hanna
Thurman McIntyre
Gay Donaldson
Akron
Roy
Thomas E. Manna, Jr
Regilar
Chalfont
George Adama
Ritchie
North Third Street
Roy Campbell
Boston
John Powers
W. J. Hoffman
L. R. Price
Annapolis
Steubenville
Belle Turner
J. D. Owens
New Cumberland
C. B. Rickey
Ward Mackey Company
J. H. Beal
Scio College of Pharmacy
I. BE. Heroya
Rebsaygeon
D. W. Matlack
Chicago
Claire Klingensmith
Lucy Holman
Nancy Wallace
New Philadelphia
Mary Adams
South Fourth Street
Harry Brown
Zanesville
Low George
Avalon's Mrs McWha Dies at Granddaughter's Home
Mrs Jane McWha longtime Avalon resident died yesterday morning at her granddaughter Mrs L J Duncan home on Florence Avenue Florence. She was one of Avalon s oldest residents and leaves local family and mourners in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McWha
Avalon
L. JH. Duncan
Florence Avenue
McWha
MeWha Family Link in Scotland to Washington County
An obituary note traces MeWha family origins in Scotland and residence spread from Washington county to Avalon twelve years ago. Widow of farmer James MeWha near Florence Pennsylvania, she died aged 86 after his 1888 passing. Survived by six siblings, six grandchildren, and three great-grandsons. Also notes two infant deaths, John William and Tomaco Marotto, from pneumonia and summer complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiden
Arch Leos
Scotland
Washington County
Avalon
James MeWha
Florence
MeWha
Presbyterian Church
Cone
Margaret Morrow
New Cumberland
W. Va
McWha
Death of Ollie G. Martin shocks Martins in Pittsburg
Telegram from Herald-Star reveals Ollie G. Martin dies in Pittsburg after a yearlong illness at age just under twenty. Son of Oscar L. and Margaret Martin, he leaves two brothers Chester and John. His grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Martin in Steubenville mourn alongside families. The family also grieves Wesley Martin drowned near Toledo ten days earlier. relatives are away in Dayton for that funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie G. Martin
Charles A. Martin
Herald- Star Composing Rooms
Ollie G Martin
Pittsburg
Oscar L
Margaret Martin
Steubenville
Chester
John
Henry Martin
Dayton
Wesley Martin
Toledo
William Martin
Civil War veteran dies after illness at Gill hospital
Benjamin Pettibon aged 67 a Civil War veteran died at Gill hospital after a two week illness due to Brights disease and organic heart disease. Survived by wife a son David at Mingo Junction another son at Salineville and a daughter Mrs Hartman. Hester McKee 85 died at home of her son John McKee in Dennison. Emma May 13 weeks old daughter of George and Amanda Murphy died Sunday. Funeral of Oilie G Martin held at Pan Handle depot. he died in Pittsburg Sunday. Funeral of B F Pettibone held at his Mingo residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Pettibon
Gill Hospital
Bright
Round Corner
David
Mingo Junction
Salineville
Hartman
Hester McKee
Dennison
John McKee
Jefferson County
Hugh Strong
Archibald McKee
Jennison
Robert
Warrenburg, Mo
John
Archib ‘Ald
Cleveland
Emmma May
Daugher
George
Amanda Murphy
North Third Street
Oilie G. Martin
Rev. Edwards
Meley
Mr. Martin
Pittsburg
Baltimore Labor Federation Calls Out Macbeth Evans Glass Trust
The Baltimore Federation of Labor warns wholesale and retail grocers and dealers in china glass and earthware about the Macbeth Evans Co glass trust. It cites a two year strike over a proposed wage cut of over 50 percent and urges buyers to beware of lamp chimneys bearing Macbeth Evans brands including Non-union Pearl Glass Zenith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Gentlhmen
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
MacBeth, Evans Co
MacBeth
Evans Glass Trust
American Glass Workers’ Union
American Flixt Class Workers’ Union
Evans Co
Pearl Glass
Zenith
Tren
Crescent
Atlas
Quaker
Pearl Top
Keystone
Superior
Empire
Climax
Sun
Trust Glaze War Over Macbeth Evans Glassware
A Baltimore notice denounces a glass trust bent on driving independents from business. It urges retailers to refuse MacBeth and Evans glassware to curb price hikes and aid organized workers, promising appreciation for cooperation.
Portrait Unveiling for Col McCook in Common Pleas Court
The program details the unveiling of Col. George W. McCook's portrait in the Common Pleas court room on August 29 at 1 30 p m, with addresses by Dr A M Reid and Col John J McCook. The event is hosted by the bar association and the Seventh Judicial convention, followed by an Elks smoking party. The program lists presenters and performers, including Rev Dr Geo B Smith, Prof David B Davies, George W McCook, artist Slee, Charles P Filson, Mrs William Forsstrom, Willia Ross Albani, and Rev Alexander M Reid, D D, with musical interludes and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McCook
Common Pleas
Bar Association
Seventh Judicial Convention
The
Elks
John McClare
Esq
Eta
Geo. B. Smith
America
David B. Davies
William Forsstrom
Jury Held for Pan Handle Wreck Over Block Clearance
Coroner's jury holds John L. Skarry and L B Jones responsible for the Pan Handle flyer wreck that killed Firemen W Amstott and Owen Cunningham. Brew testified towers used judgment when schedules could not be followed, contradicting strict block procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Skarry
L. B. Jones
Leverman
DU Tower
W. Amstott
Owen Cunningham
Skarry
Jones
G. Fr. Brew
FS Tower
Y. Y. Naughton
CK Tower
Charles Wolf
John Downing
Wolf
Downing
Brew
Skarry and
Burns' horse Ted B wins 2:24 trot at Canal Dover
Burns' horse Ted B. takes first in the 2:24 trot at Canal Dover yesterday with Bur goyne second and Charlie Kink third. Best time posted was 2.23 percent. County infirmary nearing completion by the 20th with laundry and furniture contracted for and to be installed soon. Coroner Campbell files inquest into Ote Butler death on July 28, 1906, saying he was instantly killed when run over by a train at Warrenton crossing on the W and L B RR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Ote Butler
Warrenton
Bullet Found In Deputy Hunt After Mingo Junction Shooting
Deputy Sheriff Murray searched Tony Basso's clothes at Mingo Junction and recovered a .38 caliber bullet from his hip pocket that had passed through his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Tony Basso
Mingo Junction
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Wm. Shaffer
Messrs. Halsey and
Yost
Pleasant Heights Track
Marvo
Besso
Dre McMillen
Strayer
Hil
Ferry & Sharp
Shack No. 71
Marra
Bached
No. 103
Vorhes
Jas Murray
Basso Shack
Tally
Hiram Snyder
Heraldstar
Tony
Gan
Engineer Levalle
Josephine Phillipson
Bond
Mrs
John William
James
Gertrude Maley
South Sixth Stret
Tomenico
Tomaco
Maria Marotto
Soith Street
B. F. Pettibone
Mingo
Rev
John B
Samuel, Albert
Thomas Pettibone, Jr
Federation
of Labor
Evans Com
Pany
Col. McCook
A. M. Reid
John J. McCook
New York Music
Skarry and Jones