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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1906

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Murray Tony Basso Mingo Junction

Also Mentioned on This Page

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
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