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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
In Belin an incident led to a 40 year old woman being warned and charged after a deputy and patrol saw her near an alarm box. She reportedly paid a fine, though the events include disarray and a misread shift in the situation.
Fragmentary text hints at reconciliation between William and Fred, mentions Roger and an island, references a Dutch interest and exiles in Germany. Cryptic lines reference Christnay tree party and Weringen for German childr and events remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
In London on December 28, crown law officers held consultations with Belgian authorities regarding the former Gerst case. The brief report notes collaborative efforts between the two nations on the matter.
Defense resumes case for Harry New accused in Indianapolia and Oklahoma City. Deposition testimony from Maeodora Taylor and others describes New as insane, citing a long history including a fondness for killing rattlesnakes during military duty on the Mexican border in 1916. Crowd composition shifts with women prominent despite Judge Gavin W. Craig advising mothers to keep daughters away.
Columbus dispatch reports the State Civil Service Commission recommends a 20 percent raise for all state employees in the era of the war service. The plan would cost about $600,000 annually, to be paid by the state. A subcommittee is considering the proposal.
In Ashtabula the city plans to purchase the electric railway line and its plant under Ohio law. The bid is secured by a lien on the property and would transfer control if the city relinquishes operation. The move faces criticism in some quarters and a referendum is threatened.
In a probate filing, SLeeRIe Di Loretto is named administrator of the estate of Amos Moore and petition is filed for sale of personal property in the estate of Bernard McCaw, with a sterilial application to probate the will of Pasquals Steril ial.
Fragmentary dispatch from capital describes a general Obregon facing presidential action. The text mentions measures to bar him from entering the race and notes his continued refusal to santuate his objection, with garbled references to Gonzalea and Alvaro Obregon.
Ambassador reports to Washington that the Buford transport carrying 249 radical Russians will be given safe conduct and humane treatment en route to Soviet Russia under jurisdiction of authorities. Officials warn many are undesirable and plan to subvert order, with deportation proceeding under law while conditions aboard determine final destination. Commissioner Caminetti and Chairman Johnson discuss move as Western cities hold additional aliens for deportation.
A pro tem rent collector in La Belle View receives a prickly call about water service. The caller insists neighbors all have water while denying frozen pipes, claiming water is available nightly. The exchange ends abruptly when the caller refuses to identify themselves.
A Dayton report cites Ruth Wilson, 36, dying by suicide after illness. Her children Margaret 3 and two others are left in the care of relatives as the family reels from the loss. A neighbor recalls the daughter Edith saying mamma will be back for Christmas.
Genrgd Baker, 71, longtime manager of Tod's House hotel in Youngstown Ohio, died at his home last night after a long tenure serving the lodginghouse. He was a well known local figure with decades in hotel management.
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission dismissed the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. request to sell 20,000 shares of preferred stock of the Cincinnati Gas Transportation Co. to Columbia Gas & Electric Co., ruling the commission lacked jurisdiction as Virginia corporations were involved in the transaction.
A new gas line from the McKeesport field will supply steady pressure for Steubenville and nearby districts. The project, costing about 100000 dollars, will improve domestic supply and support pottery and clay works, with connections ready within two to three days. Relief extends to Toronto, Wellsville, Hast, Liverpool, New Cumberland, and other up river communities dependent on local mains. The line to Brooke County West Virginia Station A will feed surplus to industries and help restore operations halted by cold weather.
Lawton December report cites Mrs. Sarah Taber alleging Joseph Virgo abused and killed Maude Taber, hiding her body in a cellar. Virgo, jailed in Paw Paw on murder charges, denies the tale as Mrs. Taber testifies about death by chloroform and a planned pact. Walter Taber, returned from California with his mother, was released after interrogation.
Budget talks reveal plans to raise city salaries by ten to fifteen percent, costing $10 000 to $15 000 annually. Officials anticipate funding from tax, room, and near beer license fees, plus reallocating funds from the Service to Safety Department, with decision pending next Friday. Public sentiment favors measured adjustments and legislative relief for later year funding.
The Ohio Supreme Court let stand the Miami county ruling barring Sunday motion picture exhibitions. Harry W. Kreas of Piqua had challenged a fine for violating the Sunday law, but the court cited a prior ruling that movie showings are theatrical performances. The decision blocks efforts to legalize Sunday cinema.
Amar gia Webb, serving a life sentence for murder in Scioto county, was granted a Christmas pardon today by Governor Cox. Convicted in 1908 for killing his sister in law and attempting suicide, Webb has spent eleven years in the penitentiary as a trusty inmate.
Dick Hogan, Akron baseball manager, announced a deal with the Boston National League club to bring famed Indian outfielder Tiny Thorpe to Akron in the International League for the upcoming season.
Senate foreign relations chairman appoints Moses of New Hampshire to head a sub committee to investigate Russian propaganda and Ludwig C. A. K. Martens self styled ambassador to the United States from Soviet Russia. Other members Borah Enoy Pomerene Shield. Hearings expected to begin next month. Marriage license issued to Ralph B. Douglas and Basis T. Schrader in probate court.
Police were notified of a diamond ring stolen from J W Forney’s Jewelry Store on Market Street. Chief Carter and Officers Dignan and Smith questioned Fortney who kept the door locked. Only three customers present, all Weirton Greeks, and two workers were taken into custody as investigators searched for the missing item.
Alexander Howat of the United Mine Workers District No 14 Pittsburgh Kansas is jailed by Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis amid contempt charges. The plan urged by Howat and other international officers would have telegraphed Kansas district officials to end coal mine strikes and recall strikers, with hearings continued pending good faith compliance.
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