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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
An authority notes coal dust rising from mining operations poses explosion risks independent of gas. Dust can ignite when flame distills carbonic gas, amplified by mash gas, water sprinkling proves insufficient. regular dust removal and ventilation are advised. Numerous real estate transactions and land deals follow in Steubenville and nearby townships.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including William L Cole to Anna Hupka for land in Smithfield township at 165 dollars, James H McClare to Henry Wick Coal in Salem township at 4122.75, Henry Wick Coal acquiring 79 acres in Ross township for 1.75 plus Simon Shepherd to Wick for 2474 in Ross, Chartes ara ye S 7 nan quit claim at Mingo Junction 526, William Buchanan to F S Buchanan quit claim at Mingo Junction, Ohio Valley Building Trust to Henry Floto lots at La Belle View Steubenville 1200, J W Wert to William Taylor lot in Warren township 1000, W C Wolfe Admr to Andrew Wallbaum land in Smithfield township, enter Ross to Mary Wallbaum.
A fragment notes a sample freak ptt and Bowne at 400 Pearl Street in New York, suggesting a street address mention tied to a baby cry context. The readable portion emphasizes location and a miscellaneous descriptor rather than a full event.
The State Railroad Commission ruled the Altamont hilltop line unsafe to operate without major reconstruction. It dismissed E J Bickerstaff’s complaint, noting the new Steubenville to Mingo line serves Altamont better, with 1,200 feet between lines and seven percent grades replaced by safer seven percent grades on two shorter segments. The Altamont line carried 650,000 passengers yearly but is obsolete, and public welfare favors the updated route despite private land contracts.
Judge Richards approved a temporary alimony of fifty dollars until the case is finally decided. The order requires the defendant to support the minor child until settlement at the January term. Attorneys P. P. Lewis and Porter spoke for the plaintiff, Roy McClare and E. E. Erskine for the defendant. In Kitheart et al vs Nayall Koree and Peel, the court found the defendants entitled to deeds upon payment of remaining balances.
Mrs. Theodore Smith Jr formerly Mame Cunningham, about 47, left husband and two children for John Falls. After years of desertion and alleged abuse, she killed herself in Gary Indiana, sending a note of remorse to her husband. Falls had earlier deserted his own family, was arrested then released, and the couple lived together before her death. A telegraph adds she died with a bullet wound and a revolver in her hand, stating he wronged her.
Judge F H Kerr of Steubenville remains the sole publicly avowed candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, with potential rivals named including B W Wirt from Mahoning, S J Bright of Hocking, and John Morgan of Guernsey as talks begin ahead of the state convention.
Toronto and East Liverpool residents vent anger after the abandonment of the Wabash railroad extension along the river. The move ends hopes for a competing line to the C and P railroad, leaving plans in jeopardy.
Pan Handle company foremen visited Dennison Saturday to decide how many workers can be spared with a view to cuts. Seven Steubenville and Wheeling men and about thirty at Scully were reported for suspension. A Dennison yard crew was taken off and freight offices’ force to be reduced to the lowest limit. Receipts fell last month, prompting the suspension plan.
Governor Dawson releases Joseph H. McDermott report as special representative stating the accident was not due to negligence or bad management by the Fairmont Coal Company. He notes mines were among the best equipped in the Fairmont region and miners were among the most careful of those in the area.
The report suggests a loaded train of cars parting near Mouth of Mine No 6, derailment or wreck near the slope bottom, causing electric wire short circuits and fires in mine dust. The blast pushed debris toward Mine No 8 entries, with force likened to a cannon discharge, beyond control of law or management to prevent.
The grand jury will hear the accusation that James Jones of Toronto choked and beat his wife Monday after she read her remarks on his “phony” disappearance tale. He was arrested by Toronto officials and a visit to Prosecuting Attorney Alban followed on Tuesday.
A fragment notes a girl and future coed walking the street while students survey. It reflects on gender perceptions with the line isn’t it funny, some times you can’t tell students from men as cited by Wisconsin Sphinx.
The dealer emphasizes special pride in selected stock and offers the highest quality obtainable at unusually low prices, designed to delight lovers of this class of goods and attract eager buyers.
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