Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Draws Hundreds in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County Soldiers and Sailors reunion drew hundreds of veterans to the city on Thursday. Old unit ties were evident with attendance from the 157th and Sand veterans. Comrade Erasmus Wilson spoke as Rev. John F Wilson and Rev. Geo. H. Miller offered remarks and benediction. The event included Bueche’s band and a taps by bugler Milton Brown.
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Jefferson County
Soldiers and Sailors
157Th
Ties
John J. McCook
Bueche
Bard Agugoss
John F Wilson Munsie
America
Erasmus Wilson
Geo. H. Miller
Milton Brown
Steam Pipe Burst Fatal to John Benner at Plant
John Benner a 24 year old steam fitter at Steubenville Traction and Light Co died after a Wednesday explosion at the electric plant. He suffered a fractured skull from a check valve during the pipe blast and died at Gill hospital Thursday morning. The accident interrupted streetcar service but power was restored before 6 pm.
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John W. Benner
Steubenville Traction & Light Co
Gill Hospital
Mr.Benner
Benner
Regimental Reunion Honors Veterans on Market Street
Veterans gathered for regimental reunions with ideal weather as flags waved. Col John J McCook Erasmus Wilson and Rev John S Wilson spoke warmly while Capt J F Oliver declined. Hon B N Linduft named President. George W McCook, Robt McGowan reelected as secretary and treasurer.
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Market Street
Court House
John J. McCook
Erasmus Wilson
John S. Wilson
J. F. Oliver
B. N. Linduft
George W. McCook
Robt. McGowan
Reunion of the gallant 52nd Ohio veterans opens
The 52nd O. V. veterans held their first annual reunion with a camp fire in the Court room on Monday evening. Stock arms and bullet riddled battle flags were on display as George W. McCook, Esq. presided. The group sang America and read last year’s minutes read by Secretary N. B. Stewart, noting the sand laid to rest the Rebellion.
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George W. McCook
America
Ubrichsville
N. B. Stewart
Stewart
Regiment Annual Election Report At Stanton Park
Vice President J C Ault chaired the meeting at Stanton Park this afternoon. Captain Selah led the committee, with secretary B N Linduff. The program opened with music and the Star Spangled Banner and Invocation. Report on officers for the coming year noted President George W McCook urged selecting a survivor from the regiment.
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J. C. Ault
Capt. Selah
B N. Linduff
Stanton Park
G. B. Smith
Fire in Fukodate Destroys Factory and Homes in Japan
A flood washed foundations, triggering a blaze in Fukodate, Tokyo causing about 300 deaths and heavy property damage. The fire engulfed a factory and numerous houses, with losses estimated at 75 million dollars.
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Tokio
Japan
Fukodate
Storm Destroys Air Ship at Iowa State Fair Grounds
Des Moines reports show a severe hail storm August 20 destroying the Knabenshue air ship and a captive balloon at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Many exhibits suffered damage and several structures were badly damaged by the heavy rain.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Fair
Knabenshue
Banker Charged With Stealing From Salisbury & Co
Edwin Phillips aged 27 was arrested in New York after being accused of robbing his employer George B Salisbury and Co stock brokers of nine thousand dollars he allegedly lost playing races and speculating Phillips faced charges as the theft was reported today by authorities
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New York
George B. Salisbury & Co
Edwin
Phillips
Conspirators Get Varied Punishments After Czar Attempt
In St. Petersburg on August 29 the trial of 18 alleged conspirators ended. Three were condemned to death, four sentenced to eight years, five to be deported, and six acquitted for their roles in the attempt on the Czar.
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St. Petersburg
Two Convicts Escape From State Penitentiary
In Joliet Illinois two long term convicts Edward Quinn and Viarry Harmon escaped the state penitentiary at midnight by braiding linen bandages into a rope and bending iron from a chair to form a hook. They impersonated hospital nurses. Guard W H Perry was threatened with a bread knife before alarms were raised and 29 guards pursued them by train toward Chicago.
Railroad rate injunction halts Midwest freight rise
Federal Judge Kobbatt granted an injunction requested by creamery interests to stop 14 railroads from enforcing a rate change on September 1 in the Midwest. The move averts immediate price shifts affecting dairy shipments and regional commerce.
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Chicago
Kobbatt
Middle West
Grain Market Report From Chicago
Chicago grain and livestock prices list wheat at 80.54 cents per bushel corn 59.34 oats 50.34 and pork priced at 15.47 dollars per hundredweight for the trading day ending August 29. Prices reflect early market activity and standard commodity quotes.
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Chicago
Letter from Latin teacher sparks school row at Steubenville High
Prof Geo W Walker writes a charged open letter to a pupil about accusations from her father and alleged past incidents. He pleads for vindication, notes support from allies, and cites enemies pushing to ruin his reputation. He warns the father to undo the harm and mentions required votes for career protection.
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Geo. W. Walker
Mr. McGowan
Virgil
Mg TV
Geo. W
Walker
N. B
Dr. McCoy
East Liverpool
Stabbed Officer In Escape Attempt Captured In Chicago
Police officer White was stabbed by Tames Irwin while preventing escape from a South Chicago jewelry store. A gunfight occurred as White restrained Irwin, whose pockets held diamonds and watches. Other officers arrived and captured Irwin. Nelson Morris funeral held as work halted at Nelson Mor ris stockyards.
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Chicago
White
Tames Irwin
Irvin
Irwin
Angco
Nelson Morris
Nelson Mortis
Redmond to be unhorsed as Irish leader
Separate parliament on the Boycott of English Goods is Dublin. The Aug 20 convention aims to unseat John Redmond as head of the Irish National movement and to press a new program for Irish home rule with a separate Irish parliament and a boycott of English goods as the core points.
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Dublin
John Redmond
Ireland
Indiana Governor Offers Troops as Northwest Hunt Proceeds
Gov. Hanly of Indiana fears a lynching amid a man hunt for Ella Schrader's killer in northwest Indiana. He telegraphed Sheriff Carter to prevent lynching and offered troops. The sheriff said he could handle the situation. one suspect was released.
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Chicago
Hanly
Indiana
Ella Schrader
Sherif Carter
Treason and Conspiracy Charged to German Officers
Police say a German artillery sergeant, charged with high treason, supplied secret instructions to French agents. The arrest points to a potential broader conspiracy among army officers to betray military secrets, with more arrests expected.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Ohio Rain To Night Warmer In South And East
Weather bulletin from Washington reports rain across Ohio tonight with warmer temperatures in the southern and eastern portions. Friday is expected to bring additional rain.
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Washington
Ohio
Organizer Here in Folllansbee Brindley Aims to Grow Lodge
National Protective Legion representative Brindley from Canton, Ohio, arrived in Fol llansbee to organize a strong local lodge. He sees potential for one of the largest lodges in the state and plans to boost membership from about 25 to 100 in the next two weeks.
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Brindley
National Protective Legion
Follansbee
Canton
Ohio
Protective League
Family Reunion Dinner Honors 97th Birthday in Wellsburg
Mayor Thomas J. Mahan and family travel to Wellsburg for a family reunion honoring their mother on her 97th birthday. The event includes a sumptuous dinner and is expected to bring pleasure to all attendees.
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Thomas J. Mahan
Herman Mahan
Wellsburg
Tennis Tournament At Follanshee Alms Afternoon
An interesting tennis tournament is being played at the Follanshee alms this afternoon between Wells urg and Wollanshee parties. Miss George of Wellsburg and a party of friends will engage in doubles with Mrs. F i Watson Miss Neil Mahan Dr Charles Lochran and R. L. Ramsey. The party will be entertained at dinner by Mrs. Watson after the Rames.
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Follanshee Alms
Wellsurg
Wollanshee
George
Wellsburg
F i. Watson
Neil’ Mahan
Charles Lochran
R. L. Ramsey
Watson
Opened Drug Store Reopens After Brief Closure
The People's Drug Store, closed for a week due to an injury site named by Ve. Lebensinger, reopened this morning. Proprietor T. J. Stringer sent a young man from Martin's Ferry to manage the shop until the regular clerk can resume duties.
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People’s Drug Store
Ve. Lebensinger
T. J. Stringer
Martin’s Ferry
Expect Big Well at No 2 Drilling Progress near Town
Wollansbee Brothers Company continues drilling on well No 2 below town with the aim of bringing in another big gasser by Saturday. If no misfortune occurs, the well should reach the sand by tomorrow.
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Wollansbee Brothers Company
Walker faction swings Steubenville school board to elect Erskine
The Steubenville board of education elected E DeWitt Erskine as superintendent for one year at 2500 dollars, surprising many as his name had not been linked to the post. Prof G W Walker was named as principal, with J W Cox, Miss Ann Bustard, and Miss Baker in teaching roles amid sharp debate and accusations of partisanship.
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Board of Education
Prof. Walker
Erskine
Messrs McGowan
McCoy
Attorney Erskine
McGowan
Walker
Propose
Mr. McGowan
Steubenville
Forsythe
Mr. Erskine
Mardis
Yocum
Kirheart
Messrs. McCoy
J. W. Cox
Pleasant
G. W. Walker
Ann Bustard
Baker
Bustard
Tie
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John Jr. McCook
E. Dewitt Erskine
John Benner
O. V
Dan "‘McCook
52Nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry
U. S. Volunteers
Shue Air Ship
Ployers
Czar Condem
Ned
Joliet
Cape
Redmond
Man Hun
Gov
Sher
Iff
Cox
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