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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
13
A passenger vessel named Arabic was sunk by a German submarine with significant loss of life. Survivors report men, women, and children perished as rescue efforts contacted authorities and searched the seas for remaining crew. The incident increases wartime tensions across maritime routes.
A White Star liner bound from Liverpool to New York was sunk by a German submarine off Fastnet near Ireland at 9 15 this morning. Initial reports said all 410 aboard were saved. later, fears grew that many perished as boats fled toward Queenstown. Two steamers expected with about 400 survivors, while Dutch dynamite was found aboard on prior voyages.
The Ohio state liquor license commission delays ruling on charges of incompetence and gross misconduct against Belmont county license commissioners Robert T. Michener and Heyward Long. Depositions may emerge from Samuel Kline and Homer McGee as defense and complainant teams prepare next steps.
Fire Marshal Bert Buckley reports fifteen fires caused by matches in children's and adults' hands. June totals show 241 fires statewide with a loss of 230,580 and 11 fires blamed on arsonists.
The County Commissioners on Friday by unanimous vote approved the Hient request via KG Porter to annex the Addition and other tracts to Brilliant village. About seventeen hundred residents in the annex area will join, with the village boasting debt-free status, paved streets, sidewalks, water, lights, and strong protection. a modern high school is planned locally to educate area children.
Local Italian Republicans in Steubenville adopted resolutions urging support for Gov. Frank B. Willis for the Republican nomination in 1916. The measure, read at Simpson M. E. church after a Quinn Literary and Dramatic Society event, lauds Willis as a fit leader and urges rallying support from Black residents and others.
Prohibition supporters plan a field ticket at East Liverpool this year with S. J. Faulk leading the effort and potentially serving as mayor.
Two marriage licenses issued for Francis J. Odronek and Anna E. Pekola of Mingo Junction. Also listed are Richard E. Brettell of Steubenville and Marty E. Humphrey of Brilliant as additional licensees.
Mike Fropert of Follawsbee was fined 100 dollars and jailed three months by Squire Jacob in Wellsburg for running a speakeasy yesterday.
Avery Jones of Yorkville breaks ground for a two story business house and flat combo. Construction aims to finish before cold weather.
At Yellow Springs near Columbus Ohio twenty four light machine guns rated to fire five hundred shots per minute were received from the War Department for the National Guard. Officials say the .30 caliber guns weigh about 20 pounds each and can be carried by a single man, though ammunition transport poses the main problem. Four guns will be assigned to each regiment and they are deemed accurate to twenty seven hundred yards.
Governor Willis wired Ohio Commissioner Miller asking for full facts on restaurant vouchers at the Ohio building amid auditor Donahey’s disapproval for extravagant charges. He notes precedent under Daniel B. Torpy and defends necessary receptions while stressing liquor expenses are not justified. The Ohio building hosts daily receptions including a crew sendoff for the battleship Ohio.
The annual election by county township and grange officers for free state fair trips was held Saturday in the Probate Court room. W L Everson chaired, S A Watt was secretary. Chester Mackey and Robt Hottell were elected delegates on the first ballot. alternates Pearl Cooper and Russell Grimm also chosen. Cas Zeyet and Robt Harris were candidates but received no votes. The elected boys gave short speeches.
The express schedule increases apply to first class traffic from September first with rates for five pounds or less at 5 cents and higher weights down to 1 cent for 71 to 99 pounds. Second class is 75 percent of first class and third class 75 percent of second. Also notes good weather for baseball and croquet and a promotion for Coates Bros.
Governor William Willis stated opposition to a proposed referendum aimed at weakening the McDermott liquor enforcement law. He rejected claims of political motive, noting the law’s strong enforcement provisions and that a Democratic law firm handles petition preparations. He warned against treachery and stressed bipartisan support for strict enforcement.
A compilation of editorial opinions from major papers urging firm U S action after German submarine incursions. Calls for united American resolve, denounces German policy, and proposes steps including expelling diplomatic envoys and possible congressional actions. Includes reactions from New York Tribune Philadelphia papers and others.
Fragmentary note claims Nive bled on the reante from American Cantal to England and allies. It asserts British ammunition shipments have ceased and urges stopping unlimited arms exports or Germany must defend itself.
In Wellsville and surrounding areas, a long contested estate once owned by the late James W. Reilly has been adjudged for the state. Auditor W L Crooks notes no claimant proved a right to the property after years of court disputes. The sale of numerous lots and farms, appraised in the thousands, will be the final act in Columbiana County’s famed probate fight.
The county auditor reports August tax settlement totals with amounts due to state and county funds, poor fund, children’s home, bridge, indigent soldiers, debt, elections, roads, blind relief, judicial, agricultural, township fund, local schools, special taxes, and city and village shares, totaling 463,592.31.
Hubert Lucas of Salineville was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor McConnell on a charge of hair cutting after he clipped the head of six year old Thomas Boyle with horse clippers on a Sunday. Boyle was en route to the store with his parents when Lucas lured him inside and tied clippers to his hair.
Joseph Grabanckas of Painésville Michigan and Adele Vaiakanckas of Steubenville secured a marriage license. The filing appears in the local notices and confirms both parties’ intent to wed.
Brooke county court calls for bids to pave the county road from the north end of Follansbee to the south end of Bates bridge. All bids must be in the county court by noon on September 4.
The Selt Run road improvement estimate surpasses $40,000, a surprising figure to some, yet officials insist the work is essential and should proceed despite the high cost.
Judge Jerome B. Burrows longtime Painesville figure and former circuit judge, aged 81, is critically ill at his home. Civil War captain of the 14th Ohio battery known as Burrows' battery, he is brother of former Michigan Senator Julius Caesar Burrows.
The County Commissioners favor annexation at Brilliant but demand amendments to exclude large farm acreage before approving. The requirement has delayed favorable action by county plenipotentiaries, stalling the measure while the petition is revised.
An investigation today finds no 98th Ohio boys remaining in Steubenville. the woods once filled with them are now empty as regimental presence has ended.
Allison Crawford now claims he is an infant and has brought a replevin suit in Squire Downer's court to recover a horse he sold for $25, alleging the Draper horse was misrepresented. He calls the horse "Sitting Bull" after it allegedly sat in the stall and refused to move.
Notice records Robert W. George appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Margaret Workman late of Jefferson County Ohio deceased Dated August 18 1915 Judge John G Belknap Probate Judge Attorney J Oscar Naylor
The probate of Joanna D Gallagher, late of Jefferson County Ohio, is in the hands of de Lavinia G Miller as administrator. Dated this 19th day of Probate Judge of said County. MILLER & MILLER, Attorneys.
Notice from the Board of Education of Smithfield Township Jefferson County Ohio invites sealed proposals by August 31 1915 for building a school house on the Haersville lot District Thirteen. Bids must name all interested parties include guarantees that contract will be entered if accepted. Lowest responsible bidder preferred. board may reject all bids. SUTHERLAND Clerk of the Board of Education.
The estate of Martha Abrahams late of Jefferson county Ohio has appointed and qualified Lucy E Abrahams as Executrix. Dated August 4 1915. Len W McCaus attorney Sau-3tw.
J A McLain sues Joe Milwalko in Springfield town ship Jefferson County Ohio. Justice S G Carron issued an order of attachment on August 2 for 41 dollars. The case will be heard on September 18 at 1 pm before Justice Carron.
The Jefferson County Teachers Examination will be held in the Wells High School building Steubenville Ohio on the first Saturday of September October January March April May and the last Friday of June and August Examinations start at 8 30 a m D L Buchanan Smithfield O Thomas F Mitchell Mt Pleasant O W I Everson Clerk Brilliant Ohio Board of Examiners
Final and first accounts filed in the Probate Court of Jefferson County for multiple estates and guardianships. Hearings set for August 31 1915. Objections to passing said accounts must be filed by the date. Judge John G Relknap presides.
Nelson D. Miller has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Theodore Maniaci, late of Jefferson County Ohio, deceased, dated this 24th day of July in the year AD.
H Poole has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Elijah Justice late of Jefferson county Ohio deceased Dated this 14th day of August AD 1915 JOHN G BELKNAP D M GRUBER Attorneys.
Estate of Dohrman J. Sinclair in Jefferson County Ohio appoints Frank D. Sinclair and A C. Lewis as executors. Qualified and acting as of August 14 1915, in the presence of John G. Belknap.
J F Robertson versus Frank Trupo and Filomena Trupo proceeds under a Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas order. On Monday September 13 1915 at 1 pm at the front door of Steubenville Court House a public sale will offer Lot No 30 in Turnbull and Kilgore second addition with 20 feet carved from the north side and extending to the partition wall center. House numbers 142 and 144. W A Hulcroft Sheriff. Stone and Galbraith Attorneys. 12aug3tw.
The Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas orders an alias sale by W A Hulcroft sheriff on September 6 at 1 PM at the Steubenville courthouse front door. Four parcels in Dillonvale are offered for cash: tract values 100, 3600, 400, and 1409 dollars, in a bid by Uneeda Brewing Company against Kazmerz and Maryzane Kensicki et al. Attorneys THOMAS S. JONES and RALPH B. COHEN represent the plaintiff.
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