Mayor veto delays creating new office in Steubenville council
The Steubenville city council rejects an ordinance to create an assistant secretary position for the Board of Sinking Fund Trustees at a $50 monthly salary. Mayor Geo W. McLeish vetoes, citing lack of added duties and questioning need for two secretaries. The veto is sustained, and council proceeds with other business as it closes the meeting.
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Board of
Sinking Fund Trustees
Board of Linking Fund Trustees
Geo. W. McLeish
Miler
Ralston
Patterson
McCoy
Teaff
St. Miller
Ate Miller
Weede
Philanthropist dies after weather exposure in denver
The obituary notes W H Heap, a Denver philanthropist from Paterson NY, died after ignoring medical orders and walking through deep snow delivering gifts to the poor. He ferried a sled and a train of goods for destitute families, aiding Little Without Harris and others in a Christmas relief effort. Salvation Army women solicit donations for dinners, wary of a $2000 deficit if funds fail by nightfall.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Denver
Withut Harris
W. H. Heap
Patergon
Littl Wilbur
Haris Famely
New York
Salvation Army
Eva Booth
Down Town
New Currency Law Set for Initial Work by Cabinet
Washington December 24 indicates Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston will lead the first stage of reorganizing the financial system under the new currency law. They plan to select cities for federal reserve banks and form a seven member Federal Reserve Board with five appointed from private life. The Comptroller of the Currency position is vacant.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Wilson
McAdoo
Houston
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board of Seven
Secretary of the Treasury
Christmas WeatherOhio Cloudy Tonight and Thursday
Ohio forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with a likelihood of rain or snow. Weather outlook mentions unsettled conditions and a wintry mix possible during the period.
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Ohio
Fire destroys triangular business block in Doylestown
A triangular business block formed by Main Ashland and Clinton streets in Doylestown was destroyed by fire today. The loss is estimated at 85000 dollars.
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Associated Preas
H Star
Doylestown
Main
Ashland
Clinton
Court action delays plans for Stanton boulevard double track
Federal Court opposition to the receivership of Steubenville and East Liverpool Tests and Electric Co prompts Council to extend construction time for a double track on Stanton boulevard to April 1. Heiter notes efforts for improved streetcar service and reports to the next meeting while the Solicitor highlights settlement with a land company and potential further grading work.
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Ons
Federal Court
Steubenville & East Liverpool Tests & Electric Co
Stanton Boulevard
Mhe 80 Ag
Heiter
Land Company
Patton
Solicuer
Christmas Cheer Spreads Through Steubenville by Social Service Union
The Social Service Union led by secretary Edith F Stringer organizes a city wide Christmas effort reaching about three hundred families with baskets and toys. Churches lodges and individuals contributed, with major support from area groups like the Moose lodge and several church classes. The initiative prevents duplication and expands aid to the needy, with continued thanks to donors and volunteers.
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Ocial Service Union
Edith F. Stringer
Steubenville
Moose Lodge
Social Service Union
Christian Church
la Belle View
W. W. Johnson
Mayor McLeish
Westminister Presbyyerian Church
J. FE. Cohen
Comner
Marjoris Barkhurst
King's Daughters
City
Steamer Runs Aground Off Cape Henry Tonight
Norfolk December 24 An unidentified steamer went ashore near Little Island south of Cape Henry last night. The vessel remains on the reef some distance from shore and appears to be a loaded tank steamer. Crews from the Onondaga and other cutters are aiding as conditions allow.
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Merald-star
Norfolk
Little Island
Sellee
Cape Henry
Onondaga
Grand Rush At the Postoffice Mail Xmas Packages
As Christmas nears the postoffice sees a heavy mail rush with thousands of parcels received recently and millions projected to be shipped. Regulations from the department outline parcel post rules across eight zones with specific rates per pound, seals, and proper addressing to ensure delivery.
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Donare
United States
Red Cross
Adena man fatally injured in coal company incident
An Adena man named Fenet Norse of Adena was seriously injured when a wheel from the Oise Coal Co. machinery toppled to the ground, dropping from a height of roughly feet. He was taken to a nearby facility with a broken limb.
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Fenet Norse
Adena
Oise Coal Co
Hub Clothing Store settlement pleases Jefferson County labor
A public communication from Steubenville dated December 23 1913 announces that the Hub Clothing Store at Fifth and Market Streets has resolved all disputes to the satisfaction of both parties, the Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly and Hale Manager. It urges continued public support and patronage. Signed by Wm H Ralston president and Harry T Brady of the Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly.
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Steubenville
Herald-Star Publishing Co
Fifth
Market Streets
Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
Hale
Wm. H. Ralston
Harry T. Brady
Fragmentary rail accident report near trestle
A damaged OCR fragment describes a person near a trestle who is knocked by an object and falls from height. The text is incomplete but suggests an incident with fall injuries and possible investigation. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
Births in Ohio reach over nine thousand in November
Ohio vital statistics register 84 164 births in 1912 across 88 counties. November saw 6 453 births, with most in Summit 24 per thousand and Holmes lowest at 6.0. Boys outnumbered girls by nearly a thousand. January and burg highest and Newburg highest village by rate.
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Hooper Erenan
Ce Aures
Ohio
A. C. Holland
Supreme Court
Summit County
Holmes County
Noember
Newburg
St. Mary's
Franklin County
Columbus
Christmas at the Vatican Greeting Plan Amid Gloom
Rome reports that death in the Cardinal eight casts gloom over Vatican Christmas destives though the season will be observed with charity and the Pope will send greetings to Catholic sovereigns of Europe except the King of Sto p due to alleged exemptions.
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Vatican
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Rome
Europe
Sto’ P
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