SrecheNvizLe May Get Government Building After All
Debates on government building funding and public works unfold amid broader political theater. Discussion covers tax, rail financing, and a centennial memorial, while naval tonnage data and Philippines policy shape national sentiment. A marriage license issued for John Elliott and Cora Hammond with a wedding set for the 27th.
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SrecheNvizLe
John Elliott
Mira Cora Hammond
Smithfield
Scenery letters from the Orient and the Miners Bank suit
Special Correspondence from the Herald-Star reports on soldiers in the Philippines enjoying a paradise like camp life with warm weather and scenic bamboo jungles while facing homesickness and awaiting more troops to hold towns along the railroad Dagupan is the destination and the 17th U S Infantry is mentioned. The piece notes a mail from Steubenville and four Mingo county men serving abroad. Foreclosure action filed by John W. Cookson against Thomas Given et al for a $1500 mortgage on Toronto property.
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Tfere
Orient
Pennsylvania Regiment
Eddie McLister
Mingo Junction
Eddie
Mirgo
Liveria
San Pedro
Candalia
Tne
Dagupan
Thie
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Tom W. Joneson
So. C
U. S
Manila
P. I
John W. Cookson
Miners and Mechanic’s Bank
Thomas Given
South River Avenue
Toronto
Probate Court Filings and Guardianship Appointments
The Probate Court records show the will of John Crabba of Ross township filed bearing Dec 23. Rebecca Amick appointed guardian of minor Wm Amick with bond $100. J J Orige well appointed administrator of deceased Prizebash Crissaell with bond 83.
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John Crabba
Ross Township
Rebecca Amick
Wm. Amick
J. J. Origewell
Crissaell
Death of Clara Elizabeth Harris in West Virginia
Clara Elizabeth Harris daughter of Charles and Clara Harris died of whooping cough at her parents home opposite Clinton Street West Virginia at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon aged 10 months Funeral services Sunday to be conducted by Rev Irwin.
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Clara Elizabeth
Charles
Clara Harris
The
Parenta
West Virginia
Clinton Street
Rev
Irwin
Speech making at the Capitol and reform tone in print
The Washington Post references the Philadelphia North American as the most ambitious reformer among papers and mocks the era of the oratory as a costly vice. It suggests limiting speakers to fifteen minutes in Congress to speed business, then notes local items about Edwin McGrew and Sarah Stewart marriage license and Specht's confectionery store decorations. It also mentions H W Gauding not seeking the A F G W A presidency and the ongoing reader letters about presidential succession.
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Capitol
Washington Post
Philadelphia North American
United States
Yellows
New York
Philadelphia
Congress
Edwin McGrew
Jewett
Sarah Stewart
Bloomingdale
Specht
Santa Claus
Docket heavy January term in Common Pleas Court
Court of Common Pleas opens January term with 202 docketed cases and many to be tried by jury. Bonds filed for Sheriff Porter and Infirmary Director-elect Baxter Cunningham approved. Notary public T O Betton appointed. Various court updates include oil well motion, landslide concerns, jail upgrades, and real estate appraisals schedule.
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Court of Common Pleas
Levia Sheepeande
Porter
Baxter Cunningham
T. O. Betton
Portland
Bushnell
Railroad Avenue
Walter G. Shotwell
Jefferson County
Aeater T. Burns
Albert Hi. Meade
New Philadelphia
J.C. Ault
Garrison County Court
Court House
Fame for Winters Brothers in New York Photo Spread
The Christmas number of the New York Mail and Express features a photograph of George Winters and his brother Chester among the leading choristers of the country. George rose to fame after moving to New York and now Chester is his rival in the field.
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Winters Brothers
New York
Mai and Express
George Winters
Chester
Poisoning Case Shocks West Middlesex Man
J W Williams of West Middlesex Pa was brought to the city jail in critical condition from strychnine poisoning. Dr T W Walker treated him with a stomach pump and antidotes, Williams improved by morning and was moved to King’s Daughters hospital. Authorities arrested John Elliott and Mag Elliott Liszie Hughes and Kate Hughes as they investigate motive and parties involved. Williams suspects theft of about $40 and says he had no knowledge of taking poison. He had been staying at the Elliott house for several days near LaBelle mill.
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West Middlesex
Tast
T. W. Walker
Williams
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Pierson
South Street
Mag. Elliote
Church Street
Williama
John Elliott
Mag. Elliott
Liszie Hughes
Kate Hughes
Elliott
Elliott House
Hite
LaBelle Mill
Another River Accident and Coal Price Rise Tracked
A Towboat Little Fred hit a sunken barge from the Moren wreck near the Pan Handle bridge, flooding the barge and leaving the vessel near Salt Run with work to save it. Coal prices rise forty cents per ton as Pittsburgh and Monongahela operators update rates.
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Stowe
Little Fred
Pan Handle
James Moren
Fred
Salt Ran
Moren
Steubenville
Wheeling Register
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Louisville
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Mississippi River
Samuel Clarke
Line Island
James
Wood
East Liverpool
Lorena
Clarke
Clark
Wellsville
George W. Neare
Cincinnati
Poisoning case at Middlesex hospital probes Elliott link
J W Williams, poisoned with strychnine Thursday afternoon, suffered a severe attack last night but survived and shows improvement. Relatives in Middlesex Pa. may arrive. Elliott family remains jailed as Williams clings to the tale that Jack Elliott served the poisoned whisky at his house. Elliott claims he gave a drink but knows nothing of poison. Inmates at the hamlet reportedly drank freely, yet Williams was the only one affected. Also notes a new Bloomfield to Skellys telephone line under construction linking Wintersville Shelley Phoenix divisions, with Alexander Finley of Brooke County visiting.
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J. W. Williams
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Middlesex
Elliotts
Williams
Jack Elliott
Elliott
Henge
Local Obituaries and Notices Highlight Civil War Vet and Community Figures
Obituaries note the death of James Tweed, born 1823 in Washington Pennsylvania, a Civil War veteran and farmer who lived in Harrison and Belmont counties before settling in Cross Creek Township. Surviving family includes a wife Laura Randall and children John William Elia M Laura James. Other notices report the death of Oscar H. Smith, 42, glass worker. death of Mrs Margaret Stewart at 61. marriages including Lon Zimmerman and Miss Kastella George. and a brief note on Father Joseph Weigand’s return from abroad. The items reflect local church membership and community ties.
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Washington
Harrison County
Ohio
Ninety Eighth O. V. I
Tennessee
Belmont County
Cross Creek Township
Sherrard
Mr. Tweed
Laura J. Randall
John
William
A. R. Vorkes
Holliday's Cove
Elia M
Oliver
Laura
James
First Presbyterian Church
Oscar B. Smith
Oscar H. Smith
South Sixth Street
Decnased
Elizabeth A. Cox
Samantha Cox
Myrtle
Pear
Jabez
James Windlord
Mahilda Smith
Tie
Hotel Lacy to Close After Dinner Indefinitely
Landlord P. J. O'Brien announces Hotel Lacy will shut after dinner tomorrow due to his poor health, with reopening likely in spring. In a separate hospital report, Drs Walker and McCullough operated on Gustave Hoffman at King's Daughters hospital after he accidentally shot himself while hunting Wednesday. brain pressure relief performed and patient resting easier though outcome uncertain.
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Lacy
P. J. O’brien
King’s Daughterr’ Hospital
T. W. Walker
J. A. McCullough
Gustave Hoffman
Funeral rites for Mrs Uriah Bair and two others held in city
The funeral of Mrs Uriah Bair was held at the family home on Adame Street with Rev G E McMariman leading the service. Pallbearers were the deceaseds sons and Joseph Nicholson plus Frank Fickee as nephews. Also, Mrs Margaret Stewarts funeral occurred at 2 PM from Miss Parkers West Adams residence with Rev W B Irwin officiating. Edward Keiths service followed at 2 PM from Lafayette Hukills North Street home with Rev T A Hanna presiding. Pallbearers named and flower bearers listed. Also, Wheelung police arrested 106 proprietors of slot machines in what authorities called a declaration of war against the machines.
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Uriah Bair
Adame Street
G. E. McMariman
Joseph Nicholson
Frank Fickee
Margaret Stewart
Miss Parker
West Adams Street
W. B. Irwin
Second Presbyterian Church
Wheelung
Unsettled Winter Weather and Local Crime Report
Snow blankets the area affecting forecasts and a weather clerk. Frank Walker, colored, is charged at Manndeville penitentiary for murder. Flint Glassworker Union member W F Davidson wins a judgment against Scheckler and Brown for 2460. Barney Dreyfuss, new Pittsburgh League club president, favors Sunday baseball, with plans for next season.
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Frank Walker
Manndeville
Uncle Tom
H.W. Gauding
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