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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
1
Washington reports the weather forecast for Eastern Ohio shows fair conditions in the south with showers and cooler air in the north tonight. Friday is expected to be fair with a rise in temperatures.
Judge John M. Cook of Steubenville was unanimously renominated for a Seventh Circuit judgeship at the Steubenville convention. The crowd heard praise for his six years on the bench, with vows to continue his duties, amid remembrances of Judge Frazer and a tribute to local history and hospitality.
A Labor Day parade program outlines the marching route starting on Washington Street and proceeding through Dock Franklin Fifth North Fourth Adams Adair Market and Ninth to the river. It lists divisions including police, labor unions, bands, and assorted trades and craft associations with noted marshals aides and participating organizations.
A large crowd gathered at Pleasant Heights for trotting races with little betting. Senator Knox won the 2:21 pace and Ella Purcell the 2:17 pace, while crowd disruption and several sulky breaks caused delays. The day featured few bets, minor accidents, and calls for better crowd and starter control.
George Barnes junior of Nineveh aged 16 died after a Migo shifting engine struck him at 2 am on the C and F P railroad tracks. He suffered severe injuries including leg amputation and skull fracture and died at Hill Hospital after a night of drinking by family and visitors. The tragedy sparked blame and mourning among relatives Alice Sallie and Clarence with Dr Laughlin in attendance.
George W Cook son of the late Colonel presented a painting in Common Pleas court room on Wednesday evening. A large audience attended the unveiling with comment on the courthouse and the city’s legal history. The speaker recalled his bar admission and a prior association with Col McCooke.
Coroner announces that Frank Hipple president of the Real Estate Trust Co of Philadelphia died by his own hand after wrecking the bank with loans to Adolf Segal on worthless securities. He died Friday morning. coroner says he delayed reporting to prevent a bank run.
August 30 dispatch from the Constancia Sugar estate near Cienfuegos, wholly owned by U S capital, reports revolu tionists raiding the plantation and seizing several horses. The State Department cabled Sleeper at Havana to urge Cuban authorities to protect American property and consider intervention measures.
Anna M. Tienhart’s property on Aerman Avenue sold to J. C. Ralston for 1900 dollars through the Gilson Real Estate agency.
The account describes an alleged poisoning attempt at Cumberland Maryland aimed at Steubenville pitcher McGlynn. Crum consumed tainted ice cream, fell ill with vomiting and green matter, while McGlynn avoided the dose. The tale blames rival fans and notes a broader theme of desperate tactics to derail players. The report also covers a local art exhibit and a recounting of Col George W. McCook and related courtroom anecdotes from a public meeting.
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