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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

6

Tragic Run-Down Of Six Year Old At Home Fridge

Israel Goldberg six dies after being struck near 128 South Fifth Street on a Friday at 11 45 a m. He was returning from Grant school for lunch when hit by a car driven by Arthur Orlandi. Coroner Bell investigates. Orlandi detained. Survived by parents David and Mrs. Goldberg and brother Harrison.

Israel Goldberg David Goldberg South Fifth Street City Ohio Valley Hospital Grant School South Fifth Streets Arthur Orlandi Leonard Tost A. L. Bell Igyrael Harrison Goldberg Cincinnati University Rae Iea Orlandl Bell Polie C Orland Fifth Street

Mystery Connected With Man's Death

The body of Henry Janzer, a candy manufacturer, was found in his West 37th street apartment with facial abrasions. No struggle was evident. An ambulance surgeon noted the injuries could result from a fall or a blunt instrument. A small whiskey distilling device was found in the kitchen.

New York Henry Janzer West 37Th Street

Free City Mail Delivery Granted for Toronto

Free mail delivery for the town of Toronto was granted in Washington D C and will begin April 1 1924 with three carriers. Repairs of sidewalks are underway and residents are urged to install mail receptacles before the service starts.

Toronto Washington, D. C

Will Recover James O Mando Italian Miner Shot Near Avella

James O Mando an Italian coal miner from Penova near Wolfsburg was shot Thursday night after a miners meeting near Avella Pa He is reported recovering at Gill hospital contrary to earlier Wheeling reports of his death Brooke county deputies hunt Tess Morting of Avella for the shooting and say she fled toward Wellsburg likely hiding in Cliftonville or nearby mining settlements

James O'Mando Penova Wolfsburg Avella Gill Hospital Wheeling Brooke County Tess Morting Wellsburg Cliftonville

Damages Awarded in Brooke County Suit Over Car Doors

Mrs. George Hillharty of Fol langbee won 2852.62 dollars from Wheeling Traction in Brooke County circuit court at Wellsburs yesterday. She sued for injuries after car doors closed quickly and threw her into the street. A physician testified Mrs. Flahar ny was badly injured. She sought 3000 dollars. Violators were fined 100 dollars plus costs for violating prohibition laws in separate cases.

George Hillharty Follangbee Brooke County Wellsburs Wheeling Traction Flaharny

Father and two daughters killed in auto train crash

In Cincinnati at the Paxton road crossing near Wasson road Hyde Park a father Sidney A. Mullikin 52 and his two daughters Elizabeth 19 Ruth 20 were killed and another daughter Mary Louise 4 seriously injured when their car struck a Norfolk and Western passenger train. The Mullikins were UC students. the father a Methodist and Masonic leader.

Cincinnati A. P Norfolk & Western Paxton Road Wasson Road Hyde Park Sidney A. Mullikin Madisonville Elizabeth Mullikin Ruth Mulikin Mary

Murder Probe In Jefferson After Mother And Daughter Found Dead

Jefferson Ga Dec 17 A P Sheriff Collier and deputies probe two bodies found in ruins near Clarksboro identified as Mrs Maggie Simons and her 15 year old daughter A purported invitation from relatives lured them from home Saturday night to Athens but officials say the invitation was false and the couple never boarded their train Tickets showed they planned to travel to Athens but did not leave.

Simons Collier Athens

Traction Lines Near Youngstown To Be Abandoned

Columbus Ohio December 15 Abandonment by the West End Traction company of its lines west of Youngstown was approved by the State Public Utilities Commission in a public opinion. Service will end at midnight January 17 1924. The ruling notes the company is depleting its capital and warns that continued service would leave no funds to compensate passengers and employees injured or killed and to satisfy judgments.

Columbus A. T West End Traction Company Youngstown State Public Utilities Commission

Ragland Man Dies Loading Revolver at Home

Alvie Tucker aged 20 of Ragland died after a gun he was loading discharged a fatal bullet to his chest. His wife witnessed the accident in their kitchen as Coroner Archie Bell investigated. Tucker had survived earlier gun accidents and burial is planned for Warrenton Tuesday.

Alvie Tucker Ragland Tucker Wheeling Archie Ts. Bell Hunter Tayland Noble Tuckfer Warrenton

Nurse Margaret Weaver Arrested in Klan Murder Case

Atlanta authorities report Margaret Weaver a trained nurse from Cleveland Ohio is under arrest in Thomasville Kentucky on an accessory before the fact charge in the slaying of William S Coburn by Phillip B Fox. Weaver allegedly accompanied Fox to the Coburn office and waited as Fox shot the Klan attorney. She is to be brought to Atlanta to testify as the trial proceeds.

Atlanta A. P Margaret Weaver Cleveland Ohio Willian S. Coburn Phillip EB. Fox Thomasville Fox John A. Boykin Mra. Weaver Cas Hunt Kentucky Mrs. Weaver

Marriage Licenses for Several Couples Listed

Charles Daily 65 and Elda Margaret Thornburg 35 of Steubenville. Clyde Grimm 22 and Mary Hudson 20 of Toronto. William Taylor 35 of Steubenville and Doretha Jackson 24 of Mt. Pleasant. Oliver B. Carman 62 of Yellow Creek and Annie Vermillion 47 of Toronto.

Charles Daily Elda Margaret Thornburg Steubenville Cldye Grimm Mary Hudson Toronto William Taylor Doretha Jackson Mt. Pleasant Oliver B. Carman Yellow Creek Annie Vermillion

Defendant Discharged After Hearing

Edward Fanning, arrested on a charge of taking a mortgaged automobile out of the state with intent to defraud, was discharged when a hearing was held before Justice of the Peace Downer yesterday.

Edward Fanning Justice of the Peace Downer

Youthful Autoists Behind Prison Bars

An all night auto party ended at Fifth and Market as a speeding car jumped a curb and rammed Murphy's shoe store causing about 300 dollars in damage. Four youths Gerald Cleary Melvin Clark Manley Hood and William Thomas were taken into custody with Clark Cleary and Hood held for grand jury and Hood for juvenile court. They were released with orders to appear before Mayor Hawkins.

Fifth and Market Street Murphy’s Shoe Store Gerald Cleary South High Street Melvin Clark Tedear Avenue Manley Hood Martins Ferry William Thomas North High Street Thomas Boy Hawkins Clark Cleary Tlood Hood Boy Murphy

Wife Murderer Is Declared Insane

Milwaukee real estate man and former instructor Ray Tompkins who killed his wife Ora Belle Tompkins was ordered committed to the criminal insane hospital at Waupun by Judge A C Backus in Municipal court. A stay of execution was granted until Thursday.

Milwaukee Wis Dee, PT E. Ray Tompkins Milwaukee Normal School Ora Belle Tompkins Criminal Insane Hospital Waupun A.C. Backus

Granted Divorce Grace V Martin From Janek M Martin

Grace V Martin granted a divorce from Janek M Martin on grounds of extreme cruelty neglect and plaintiff restored to her maiden name Grace Fullwood. Inspector Frank R McGill of the State automobile department in the city said 1994 Ohio license plates must be on every car by January first with no extension and warned against using plates before the new year. Confessed Judgment In the Stivubenville Bank and Trust Co estate case administrator of James White v Vio gd Richards the defendant confessed judgment for 6484.16.

Grace Martin Srantle Janek Grace Fullwood Frank R. McGill State Automobile Department Ohio Stvubenville Bank and Trust Co James White T. R. Barclay Martha B. Connelly Mae Connelly Schoen Wheeling

Four Dead, Fourteen? Killed in Boulder Collision

Four persons were killed and three injured when an automobile hit a bobsled carrying University of Colorado students four miles east of Boulder on a slippery road. The crash occurred as the sled, being hauled on a bridge, was passed by Williams in the opposite direction. Injured were J. G. Williams, Betts, and Parker.

Boulder Cola A. P University of Colorado Jack Simpson Thomas Ward Henri Vidal Denver Ray Saunders Maniey Betis Richmond Charles Walker Orange Calif J. G. Willams Williams Betts Parker

Jail delivery thwarted in Tinmilton shootout

Sheriff Rudy Laubach and officers exchanged over twenty shots with masked men attempting to deliver a jail break in Middletown. They suspected accomplices of Olle Mahony and Chayrooke, with one man found hiding and bars cut, suggesting a planned breakout.

Tinmilton Dee CA. P Rudy Laubach Olle Mahony Gincinnath Chayrooke Colordte Middletown Mallony

Two Men Die From Poisoned Liquor in Ohio Town

Cleveland Ohio police report two men died from poisoned liquor after weekend drinking parties. Michael Jock 41 was arrested for failing to pay a $500 liquor fine and collapsed in his cell later dying. Jedward Gherry was knocked down in a brawl and suffered a deep scalp wound.

Cleveland Dee A. P Michael Jock Vieting Jedward Gherry

Slayer of Cousin Sentenced for Life in Huntington

Dee 17 AL Tae Ahmer Neff confessed to killing his cousin Myra Timima McQuaid in her bedroom. Police said it was the last brutal case in the city’s records as Neff changed his plea to guilty and received life imprisonment.

Huntington W. Va Dee Myra Timima McQuaid Fife

Chased Street Car To Extinguish Fire

Newark firemen chased a street car around the block to extinguish a blaze. The pursuit began after an auto on Main Street "showed a tire" and crashed through the window of a tire shop, with minor damage reported.

Newark

Auto Stolen In Knoxville Police Seek Clues

Keeper Chrde Dailey reports a Ford vehicle owned by Gree Cable of Knoxville was stolen from a North Fifth Street parking space yesterday. Police have no trace of the vehicle and continue to investigate.

Probate Court Proceeding for Multiple Estates Filed

Probate court records show an application to probate the will of Metavings Manack. An inventory and appraisement were filed for the estate of Mary Wo Maton, and a final distributing account was filed for the estate of Sarah Philipson.

Metavings Manack Mary Wo Maton Sarah Philiipson

Acquitted Brung Petri in Amsterdam Theft Case

In Canterbury court this morning jury acquitted Petri of the alleged theft of 54 from Walter Relnski of Auterduin. The case involved the Soferend Vareeny matter and the verdict ended with Petri cleared of all charges.

Brung Petri Ameterdam Cataneon Tia Merning Soferend Vareeny Walter Relngski Auteberduin

Alleged Gunmen Held to Court With Heavy Bond

Joe Almonte and Sarfine Di Pietro two young Italians were arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Disnan and Schroeder on gun carrying charges. They appeared before Mayor Hawkins and were held to the grand jury under bond of 1000 each. Guns were found on both men. Almonte was fined 500 and costs for possession of intoxicating liquor. Authorities have not determined if they are part of factions in ongoing local gun warfare.

Joe Almonte Sarfine di Pietro Disnan Schroeder Hawkins Almonte

Six Die in Ohio After Violent Incidents Sunday

At least six people died in Ohio on Sunday from violent incidents. A Millbury auto crash near Toledo killed three occupants including Mrs. Dennis D. Downing and John Reith. In Toledo James McDonald died when his car overturned after a collision. A fire at Zanesville claimed the Darner children, Marle Darner and Violet Darner, with Marle dying at the scene and Violet dying later.

Columbus Dee CA. P Ohio Millbury Toledo New York Dennis D. Downing John Reith Downing James McDonald Detroit Marle Darner Ray Darner Zanesville Violet

Adelaide Manokin Hughes Dies in Indo China Fallout

Adelaide Manokin Hughes, wife of Major Hubert Hughes, reported dead by suicide in Hatph ong Indo China after a voyage marked by typhoon and earthquake fears. Cleveland-born writer and actress, she faced illness and shattered nerves, having coauthored works including One of Five Motion Pictures and adapted plays with her husband.

Hughes Cleveland Crirl Los Angeles Des Atra Adelaide Manokin Haughes Hatphong Indo-China Incabrett Hupert Hughes Mathen Lishes Singhes Td Jong Ghinug Do Tient Advics Geveral Errer Yokobtalla Japan Ilwake Cleveland Erel Mare Jon Mangia Adelaide Mould Thhughes Jersey City Hoeband Hoeband, “Preventedoter Troms Dianthe Gloria Major Hughes Peenarig Fie

Township seeks funds transfer to aid the poor

Florence Bpaulding Tracey Maxwell and A C Johansson trustees ask Commonleas Court for authority to transfer 1500 from the General fund to the Poor fund as the Carter fund is depleted and the township’s poor are in need of aid.

Florence Bpaulding Tracey Maxwell A.C. Johanston Commonleas

Seels iajumetion on Ohio Bell pole dispute at front yard

Charles L. Snyder filed a common pleas action requesting an injunction to bar Ohio Bell Telephone Company from placing a stub pole in front of his property and from attaching wires to support another pole. He argues the pole interferes with his use of the property and is unsightly.

Seels Charles L. Snyder Gommion Pleas Court Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Desperate Negro Anted Three and Wounds Nine Others

Drew Mississippi December report describes A Prop Pullen a tenant farmer who died after a six hour gun battle with a posse of several hundred men. Pullen killed W T Sanders and wounded 11 pursuing armed men before retreating to a drainage ditch where he was killed.

Drew Miss Pullen Reetion Tonya Postendion Clarksdale Truden W. T. Sanders Sanders Posac

Veiled Woman Bandit Sought in Toledo Robberies

Police seek a veiled woman who acted as a bandit with a companion in Toledo. On Saturday night she threatened James Smith at 828 Bush Street with a pistol while her partner searched pockets. Within a week she joined other street robberies, taking small amounts. A third accomplice reportedly fled in a sedan.

Toledo Dee James Smith Bush Street Smith

Goldiers Bonus Reintroduced in The House Today

The soldier bonus bill, vetoed earlier, is reintroduced in the House by Representative Melsnale a Republican from Illinois at the urging of Republican veterans. It carries only initial changes from the original bill and seeks quick passage in Congress.

Washington Dec Congress Leeding House of Representatives

Robbery at Rivoli Theatre Nets Over $6000

Three men early today bored through a safe door at the Rivoli Theatre on Broadway. They bound and gagged a watchman and escaped with Sunday receipts believed to exceed $6,000 along with other valuables. A night watchman fired, but a hammer thrown at his legs disrupted the robbery.

New York Dec Poe Rivol Theatre Broadway Harmer

Payroll Stolen by Lone Masked Bandit in Columbus

A lone bandit robbed the Sowers Benbow company office in Columbus, seizing about 1185 dollars in payroll. The suspect wore a mask and carried a gun, forcing four clerks to the wall, then fled toward the Norfolk and Western yards where shots were fired at him by yardmaster John Black. no injuries reported.

Columbus Sowers-Benbow Company Norfolk and Western John Black Syardmaster

Scott Scott Pardoned By Ohio Governor For Bribery Conviction

Governor today pardoned former Youngstown Safety Director JB J. Scott who had been serving 2 to 20 years for bribery. Scott was convicted in September 1921 and admitted to the state penitentiary May 19, 1928. The pardon followed actions by the board of clemency and Warden Thomas.

Scott Columbia

Hammond convicted of robbery in moonclear court

John Hammond was found guilty by a jury in moonclear court Thursday and sentenced to 10 to 25 years in the Ohio penitentiary. He refused a plea deal, standing trial and swiftly convicted of robbing a man named Kelly.

John Hammond Moonclear Court Ohio Hammond Kelly

Police raid seizes large still and hootch at two homes

Police and secret service operatives raided Harry Hoover’s home at Third and Deck streets last night seizing a 0 gallon still described as among the city’s largest. Two gallons of finished product and corn sugar were also taken. Hoover held for hearing before Mayor Hawkins. Separately Nick Karnish was arrested for possessing thick liquor. two gallons of hootch found. He was arraigned before Mayor Hawkins and fined $400 plus costs.

Secret Service Harry Hoover Hawkins Nick Karnish

Second victim dies from Wells Street shooting

Roscoe Bradley died at Ohio Valley hospital Gorelock Sunday evening from a bullet wound after a Wells Street dance ended in a fusillade. He was one of three men wounded December first. James Jones died two days later and Leroy Rayner recovered. Police search for Mal Mans and John Browning.

Roscoe Bradley Ohio Valley Hospital Gorelock Bradley Wells Street A. G. Tull Braltey James Jones Leroy Rayner

Life Sentence for Officer's Slayer

Slain officer Patrahnan Prank Koran was killed in a first degree murder case. Clovehind O. Dee, identified as the slayer, received life imprisonment from Judge John C. Iover after a seven man, five woman jury convicted him with a mercy recommendation. The prisoner showed distress in court as tears flowed and he insisted on innocence.

Clovehind O Dee Benjwata Fo Amprough Patrahnan John C. Iover

Creager declines Mexican post in White House statement

Creager of Brownsville Texas declined for the present an offer of appointment as ambassador to Mexico. The White House said he would not give up his duties as head of the Republican party organization in Texas. No action was stated on filling the Mexico City post.

Washington Qee Creager Brownsville Tex Mexico White House Republican Party Mexico City

Narcotics Found With Raid of Home

Dayton officers arrested Jesse Ismerick after federal agents raided Emerickh's home finding a full opium smoking setup and several cans of opium. The seizure is linked to the narcotic supply entering Cincinnati in recent weeks.

Dayton A. B Jesse Ismerlck Polles Cinelnnatic Emerickh

Notable residents listed in regional notices

H. C. Phipps, 67, of Fairfield, Town, and Jama A. Wiels, 64, of Smithfield. Joseph Dougherty, 61, of Washington, Pa, and Mryde Allen, 42, of Mingo Junction. Sam Marichelli, 26, and Anna Muazi, 21, both of Ragland. Mike Tanz ear, 31, and Callope Sousares, 21, both of Steubenville.

H. C. Phipps Fairfield Town Jama A. Wiels Smithfield Joseph Dougherty Washington, Pa Mryde Allen Mingo Junction Sam Marichelli Anna Muazi Ragland Mike Tanzear Callope Sousares Steubenville

Harmony Club Officials Fined After Raid

Harmony club officials Art Morrisey and Idle Blank insop alleged proprietors on Youth Third Street were fined by Mayor McCann after a raid by John Cole and assistants. Mari sey fined $1000 and Blankinsop $500. Deputy sheriffs arrested Joe Gaddock of Piney Fork for driving his family from home and threatening to kill with a shot gum.

Harmony Club Art Morrisey Idile Blankinsoop Third St John Cole McCann Marrisey Blankinsop Joe Gaddock Piney Fork

Canton grand jury probe not warranted says attorney general

Governor Donahey announced no steps to remove Canton officials after Attorney General Crabbe advised no current condition justifies a special grand jury. Crabbe noted police department morale is at risk but suggested possible action regarding Safety Director Edward B. Curtis, brother of Mayor Curtis, may be required for governor to consider. Curtis likely to be summoned to explain local conditions.

Columbus Dee Donahey Canton Crabbe Canton Police Department Department of Publi Safety Hdward B. Curtis Chas, Gurtis Curtis

Insurgent Bloc Stands Against Cummins in Senate Stalemate

Washington December 17 A radical Republican insurgent bloc that has built a Sixty-fifth Congress maintained its stance in the Senate and strengthened its position in the House. After a four day truce to decide a chairman for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the insurgents resisted re electing Chairman Cummins and signaled they may shift support to Senator Smith of South Carolina a Democrat to secure his election and end the deadlock.

Washington Bloe Senate House Senate Interstate Commerce Comimites Cummins Senator Smith South Carolina

Autoists Unhurt In Thirty Foot Drop At Weirton Junction

Four people rode in a nearly new car that plunged thirty feet over an embankment at Weirton Junction on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle, owned by Mrs William Clutter of Winteraville and driven by her daughter, remained upright and none were injured. Railroad workers helped return the car to the road as they were en route to visit relatives near New Cumberland.

Weirton Junction William Clutter Winteraville New Cumberland

State Aid Sought For Narrows Road Repair

Jefferson county commissioners adopted a resolution to seek state aid for rebuilding the Ohio River road from Stratton to the Columbiana county line. The Narrows section is described as the worst piece of road in the county. The board also approved engineer estimates for Hast avenue Irondale repairs Salt Run bridge work and installing a new courthouse water system.

Stratton Columbiana County Narrows Jefferson County Hast Avenue Irondale Salt Run Court House

Fire Threat Looms Over Columbus Retail District

Fire of undetermined origin in Columbus on December 17 endangered the heart of the retail district and caused about 20000 dollars in damage before it was controlled. Also reports probate actions, a grand jury hold, and a highway robbery hearing with bond set at 1000 dollars.

Columbus Walker Anna Elizabeth McCue John W. Wallace William Carter David S. Long Catherine Maria Long

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