Prohibition Detectives Arrested Over Alleged Home Looting
Prohibition enforcement detectives Blinn and Enfeld and associates faced arrest after affidavits filed by John F. Nolan on behalf of Pietro Bonitatibas and wife alleging they used a skeleton key to enter the Bonitatibas home while searching for liquor. The case cites alleged jewelry theft, false arrest, and improper warrants with damages sought against Mayor William McCann, the detectives, and their bondsmen. Investigations referenced misconduct by liquor detectives preying on foreigners, with multiple arrests and heavy fines reported, amid claims of payoffs and improper hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfetad
Charles ‘Dixie’ Kian
Constabla Jas
Parkinson
Pine
Justice Downbergh Court
John F. Nolan
Pietro ‘Bonitatibas
South Street
Bonlatibas
Alquor
Mc. Nolan
Asaingk
William’ McCann
New Alexandria
Endeid and Blinn
Bonitatibas
Fietro
Carl H. Smith
McCann
Smith
Keya
Ias Beer
Costa
Tiltonville
Booze Car Split From Freight Train in Philadelphia
Local police turned over a federal prohibition agents and Philadelphia Reading rail line freight car holding 1000 cases of liquor bound from Wilmington Delaware to Jersey City. Suspected theft attempt noted after the car broke loose from the freight train and crews saw no one nearby. Police said the break suggested a saw or file used on the coupling and the train was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. P
Federal Prohibition Agents
Philadelphian and Reading Railway
Wasmington
Del
Jersey City
Ihe
State Movie Men Will Organize in Ohio Convention
Toledo hosts a December 12 meeting to form an Ohio exhibitors association for motion picture theatres. Marvin G Smith chairs the convention committee. Delegates from across Ohio and national producers are invited to discuss organizing the state exhibitors slate despite police reports of a robbery and telephone telegraph issues affecting access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Exhitors’ Association
Motion Picture
Marvin G Smith
Canton
Learly
Ing Fim
Fice
Ie Pce
Bell Telephone
Telep
Uuion
Brooke County Bridge Condemned After Sinking Flood Hit
A Brooke County bridge on the East side of the Cut near Fol/Jahebée and Wellsburg was ordered closed after sinking at about an inch per day due to Cross Creek flooding. A watchman is on duty and condemnation notices posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crise
Brooke County
Fol
Jahebée
Wellsburg
Brooke -County- Corhmise
Follanshee
Cross Creek
Sunshine City to Welcome Steubenville Tourists This Winter
Four tourists from Steubenville have arrived in St. Petersburg for the winter season and more are expected as the Chamber of Commerce ships out literature. Through trains like the Swanee Special are bringing visitors via Cincinnati. Guests include Mrs. Geo Friekes and Mr. Obert, with many locals registering for winter stays and a busy schedule of free band concerts by the Royal Scotch Highlanders, a horseshoe pitching tournament, and efforts to lure the Boyton Braves for spring training. Ideal weather, blooming flowers, and ripening oranges set a festive scene in Sunshine City this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty John Lodwick
St. Petersburg
Fla
Steubenville
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Swanee
Chamber of Commerce Information Bureau
Sunshine City
Ita
Williams Park
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Freudenville
Desrees
Holliday's Cove Station Discontinued After Commission Ruling
The Public Service Commission authorized Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago and St Louis to discontinue Hollidays Cove station as petitions opposed the move. After a weeks long investigation by a railroad inspector and follow up notices, the company halted the abandonment pending the commission’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Pittsburg
Cleveland, Chicago and
Stuis Railroad
Ita
Hollidays Cove
Appointment notices and executor filings in Jefferson County Ohio
Several probate notices list appointments of administrators and executors for estates in Jefferson County Ohio. Names include Ruth Anne Major, George W. Fulton, Christian Leist, Bazil Britt, Daniel Boyle, and others with dates in 1921 to 1927. Judgments reference county probate court actions and guardianship final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Batate
Ruth
Anne
Vernon P. McKim
Ruth Anne
Mt’ Pleasant
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Eh, Erskine, & C. A
VAIL
Christian Leist
William H. Leist
Henry A. Leist
Bazil Britt
Sherman Britt
Joseph Britt
Mingo Junction
Bzil Britt
SteuhehyiMe Township
taDed
John G
Belknap
Jadze
Said County
Miller and Miller Attys
City Solictor Announces No Local Fare Increase Victory
The Steubenville East Liverpool and Beaver Valley Traction Company fare dispute ends with no increase expected. Solicitor Levinges reports a thorough investigation and states the final opinion will be published Saturday for public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo’ Levinges
Steubienville
East Liverpool
Beaver ‘Valley
Belef
Steubenville
Pines
Sour Street General Assembly
Belle View Limes
Iot
Benville
Toronto
Levingon
Davis Would Call Special Session If Tax Plan Welcomed
Gov. Davis told a sub committee of the joint taxation group in Columbus that a special session could be convened to consider a proposed taxation program. He said he would act only if both House and Senate likely approved it and it would clearly relieve the people’s needs, noting past split opinions and the state’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A. P
Davis
Joint Taxation Committee
House
Senate
General Assembly
Entertain Grange at Knoxville in December 1923
Jefferson County Pomona Grange was entertained by Knox Township Grange at Knoxville on December 2. The afternoon session opened with an address of welcome by H Hood, followed by readings, duets, and vocal and instrumental numbers from Knox Township, Pleasant Hill, Liberty, and Wintersville Granges. A fine lunch was served, and the evening program featured a Pomona degree initiation of 55 candidates and a sympathy message for George R. Scott of Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Pomona Grange
Knox ‘Township
Knoxville
Pomona
A. P. Rove
Smithfield
H. Lu. Hood
Knoxville Grange
Worth
Jas
Cun Ingham
Liberty Grange
Shane
Knox Township Grange
Worthy
Frank. Purviance
Wintersville Grange
Reading
CG. W. McCullouch
George RB. Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Grange
Scott
Knox Township
Cleveland
O., Dec. 10.—A. P. the Incame
Mora Grangere
Huaineaa
Dead Man Found in Bed With Gun Beside in Stratton
Neighbors entered the Stratton home and found 42 year old John Rhicak dead in bed with a revolver by his side. He had been dead at least a week, reportedly drinking heavily. A bank book and $15 were found nearby. authorities suspect suicide. His sister Mrs Ruska lived next door and previously cared for him. He leaves a wife and three children in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhicak
Stratton
Rhicak
Ruska
John Dunlap
Kirk
Europe
McCullough Gets Six Months in County Jail
James F. McCullough of this city was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for stealing automobile iron from an interstate shipment. He pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in Jefferson County Jail by Judge Sater. Alfonso Beradocco, involved in a firearms case, was indicted by the grand jury. Borocco of Mirze Junction was arrested and fined $225.50 for wine violation. John Sleighter, sentenced to life for murder, will be transported to the penitentiary next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McCullough
Jefferson County
Sater
Alfonso Beradocco
Ramed Willson Charléalf Greenberg
Alikana
Yester- Ass
Bor
Alfonso Borocco
Mirze Junction
Mayer McCaan
New Alexandria
Marocco
Co the Wren
John Sleighter
Olinm
Tuos
Wooly
Lands in Wayne Township Wayne Jefferson County Auction
Public auction sale of described real estate in Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio. First tract 26 acres northwest part of southwest quarter section 23 and 29 with bounds and measurements dated 1824. Second tract 72 1/2 acres northeast quarter section 28 with detailed bounds. Portions previously sold to Jefferson County Commissioners. First tract appraised at 4000 00 second at 32400 cash sale terms. D. Caputo indicted for carrying concealed weapons pleads not guilty released on $100 bond.
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Ajtadi Ou
Court of Caimiou “Pleas
Jefférson
OhIo
Elock
M. Ndard
Tino
Wayne
Yjefferson
County
Jettarson
Anid Quarter
John
M." Davis
Townehi No
Ito
William Lowry
Es Etona
John Jones
Jefferson County
Volumn
E. D. Lucas
Sherif T
M. H. Francis
J.oscar Naylor
Tax Levy Rates for Jefferson County Ohio Tax Year 121
Revenue notice lists state and county levies for Jefferson County Ohio including State Common School Fund 0.15 mill, State Highway Fund 0.18 mill, County Fund 0.956 mill, Poor Fund 0.246 mill, and numerous One Mile Assessment Pikes with rates from 2.00 to 8.00 mills. Includes local purposes table and totals 14.65 to 16.80 mills. document shows special Pike assessments such as The Reed’s Milla and Bromfield Pike at 3.40 mills and The Salem and Midway Pike at 8.00 mills.
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Dean Crisswell
Jefferson County
Ohio
TATE
State University Building Fund
State Department of Public Welfare
Children's Home Fund
Baldiera
Mothers
Agriculture
State
Reeds Milla
Bromfield
Bloomfield
Fairplay
Bantam Ridge
Unionport
Smithfield
Hopedais
Wabash
York
Croxton's Run
Brush Creek Township
Essseeeseee
Monroeville
Ross Township
Cross Creek Township
Steubenville Township
New Alexandria Corporation
Alexandria ‘Village
Wayne Township
Wells Township
Island Creek Township
Cesareeees
Knox Township
Toronto Village
Toronto Corporation
Sereses Kanoax
Toronto , Village
Empire Corporation
Empire Village
Rca Ericanal Ue Ae
Mingg Village
leazbls.Ban
Mingo Corporation
P.eseereeersarernsserepesecees
State Agh
Breudanville City Schog
Dietflet
Steahanvilla City Corporation
BiSallna
Rose Township
Stratton Corporation
Springfelt
Salam Township
Berghalz Village
Amaterdam
Bergholz Corporation
Ssareerereee Amaterdam Corporation
Olem Township
Seerers Eens
WTS
Siddwesterns Fretsie
BOK
SOTA
Island
Creek Township
Schoo! Dil Abts
A. Aelleoas
TSAI
Richmond Village
Thehmond Corporation P
Sesryesse Secetes
Tied Isternia
Coon. Frotgn
Troit.ogl
Aveweela
Tatours
Hotlhol
Eeeres
Rathns
Ceer
Ratria
Athus Lasalaa
TAO Bei
Smithfield Township
Vy Il
Smithfield Villosa
Rehool
Pesereres
Dillenvale Vilage
Adena Village
Adena Corporation
Smithfield Corporation
Dillenvale Corporation
Iwayne Township
Gross Creek Township
BloomMeth Corporation
Wearren Townshid
Warrenton
Tiatrict
Grover Village
Wella Township
Yorkville Village
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Justice Downer's Court
By-Enfield
Charles
Villa 2
Mollarnee
Lorena Wees
Sroftfield
Robert N
Wells
Minzo Junction
Helen Vogt
Steubenvisle
Rooke
Holliday’s Cove
VIS
Xortoh
Michael
Mtordi
Bichasl
Popovich
Tettersoh” County
Bruknap
Andounty
George W. Fulton
A.C. Fellows
John.g. Balknap
Roy’r. Carpenter
Idec&tw
Lian Boone Shiitan
132Na Street
New York
N. Y
James Shelton, Jr
Cammon Pibas
Belinar
Said
Daniel Boyle
Emma Boyle
Obie
Robate
Sefferson County
George M. Crawford
Minnie C. Crawford
James Wherry
Joseph 2 Summers
Samuel Wood- Friend
Astate
Odessa
Bateman
Fof
John Vankirk
Stuart
M. ‘Goe
Corwin P. Coe
Sara
Walker
Ligzie Walker
William
Dutton
Marian
Paul Codper
John Cooner
John R Swickard
Amelia J. Swickard
Joseph I. Cripawell
Mary J. Dean
Sdec
Gorge B. Taylor
Eta McBang
Bergholz
Clarence J.” Baker
Flore A
Burna
Mingo
Tundloi
Notiocr
Church. Com
Ladies of Christian Church Diy
W.S.H
Warren State Hospital
Warren
Entertain Grange
McCullough
D. Caputo
Letina
SEO. W
Pitoberghi
Zager
Ibantyo
Ford
Dodge
Maxwell
Brant
Ile
Pittuburgh
Emney Motoretag
Hiland
Pam
Pittsburgh
Tonneies
Peter Ewe
al Caae
Fallnaae
WLU
Sagha Bois
Solt-Daits
Oa Iano
Secheer
Rowan
Spree Pene Peers
Tae
Easel
Ois
Traki
TALON
R. iBl
Dean- Criswell
T. L
Township and Purposes Corporation
Tahoe
A. War
Ramtsys
Eetolers
Igat B.authng
Vest
Peer Tragelyd
Ena An
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