Local brake man fatally struck by engine near Carnegie
J H Bateman a Pan Handle brake man running between Pittsburg and Columbus on No 45 was fatally injured Friday morning after stepping onto the eastbound track to inspect a hot box. He failed to hear the approaching engine and was hurled a distance. He was taken to a Pittsburg hospital. His home is in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bateman
Pittsburg
Columbus
Carnegie
Bateman
Hem
Bridgeport Auto Company Charter Filed For Big Factory
Bridgeport moves toward razing the Crystal Glass plant at Bridgeport and starting construction of a large auto boat and aeroplane factory. The Bridgeport Auto Company charter was filed by J Bernard Handlan and others of Wheeling. The firm, capitalized at 5000 dollars, aims to manufacture motor cars boats aeroplanes carriages and other powered vehicles. The Pittsburg deal for Crystal Glass property involves transfer of substantial assets including a nationally prominent plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
John Howard Wells
Bridgeport Auto Company
Wheeling Register
J. Bernard Handlan
William Gail Hangilton
W. G. Knote
E. Morell
H. Miller
Pittsburg
George Bros
National Glass Company
Express package stolen with 6000 in bank notes
Secret service hunts for thief who took a package containing six thousand dollars in new bank notes from the Pennsylvanian station at Newcomerstown. The money was en route from Washington to a national bank in Marietta and had not become legal tender. Detectives reported no trace so far. Local staff declined to explain further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Co
Newcomerstown
Aes
Robery
New York Bank
Marietta
Metropolis
Pennsylvania
New Co. Express
Dennison
Secret Service
New Comerstown
New
Penna
Washington
T. Muy
Eight arrested in Logue murder probe in Chicago
Chicago police say eight people, four men and four women, are in custody linked to the J H Logue murder at the McVicker theater building and to a string of safe blowings. Detectives are widening the net as more arrests follow. A North Side flat yielded dynamite, nitro, and skeleton keys. An escaped convict Clyde Stratton is sought as a possible link in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
J. H. Logue
McVicker Theater
North Side
Halpin
State Penitentiary
Columbus
Ohio
Clyde Stratton
Reid Body Commences U S burial voyage with honors
The body of American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid began its journey to the United States from London with full military honors. A gun carriage drawn by six horses carried the casket while the Royal Artillery provided the pallbearers and escort, as the stars and stripes draped the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hoerald
London
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Royal Artillery
Dorchester House
Pageantry of Reid Funeral From London To Portsmouth
The procession featured pipers and Scots Guards as the coffin moved past, with a 19 gun salute from horse artillery. In Portsmouth naval honors included Nelson’s flag at the jetty, the Natal taking the coffin to sea, and a royal and diplomatic attendance. Mourners included John Hubert Morris and the Earl and Countess of Granard among embassy staff and dignitaries.
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Scots Guards
Horse
St. James Park
Donovan
Chelsea Hospital
Reid
Victoria Station
Alfred Codrington
London District
Ogden Mills Reid
John Ward
Guard of Honor
Portsmouth
Natal
New York
Ncon
Liverpool
Carmania
Ambassador Reid
London
Hedworth Meux
Nelson
Naval
United States
Bryan and Wilson Meet at State House in Open Conference
William J Bryan met President elect Woodrow Wilson at Trenton State House for nearly two hours in an open conference. Wilson escorted Bryan to his private office as crowds watched. A long distance call from National Chairman McCombs interrupted the session, with no mention of Bryan’s cabinet role during the extended talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Trenton
N. J
William J. Bryan
Wil
State House
Lim
Mr. Wilson
Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
McCombs
Mr Bryan
Reid Memorial Service Held at Westminster Abbey
The funeral service for Ambassador Whitelaw Reid was conducted in Westminster Abbey before a 2500 strong crowd. American residents, including embassy staff, attended along with royalty, government officials, and leaders from arts and letters. The London day was gray and cold, with all in black as candles lit the altar amidst historic stone and busts. Prince Arthur of Connaught represented King George V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Ambassado Whitelaw Reid
Westminister Abbey
Great Britain
England
Acad
Prince Arthur of Conneaugh
If I Were Santa Claus in a World of Peace
Poem envisioning a Santa Claus figure transforming society with love and charity. It imagines universal joy, color, and restoration, from reunified families to forgiving enemies, ending misery, and uplifting the poor and marginalized through acts of kindness and faith.
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Tulsa
Okla
Santa Claus
God
Magdeline
Matt
Wooster Trustees Adjourn Without Frat Decision
Associates report that Wooster trustees adjourned until February without ruling on ousting fraternities. Campus tensions rose as opposing factions spoke during the late session ending early morning. The board split, no vote taken, amid dispute sparked by Le Me Severance of New York pledging $1,000 to pressure action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Press
Herald-Star
Wooster
Trustees of
Woosteroety
le Me Severance
New York
Theniversity
Holden
University
Toin
Hose Officials Not Indicted Will Be Issued Commissions
Jefferson County officials not indicted will receive commissions. The decision affects several hose officials as the inquiry concludes without charges. The article notes administrative steps to formalize appointments and outlines ongoing oversight measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Suffragette Pedestrians Reach Wattlingers Falls
Four women survivors of a 34 member company on a 190 mile journey from New York arrive in Fishkill after a 22 mile tramp. Leader Rosalie G. Jones says alcohol helps stiff joints and blisters, plans a noon start with a ball in their honor at Watt inger's Falls tonight as they cover 68 miles of their 160 mile trek toward Albany. The weather is clear and cold.
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Fishkill
N.Y
Albany
Wattinger's Falls
Mises
Rosalie G. Jones
Wattinger’s Falls
New York
Here
Young Man Fatally Injured Jumping Train in Morristown
Morristown New Jersey December 20 John Huyler aged 19 youngest son of the late John Huyler millionaire candy maker was fatally injured this morning after leaping from a train as it pulled away from the station for New York He fell under the wheels and both legs were crushed to the knee requiring immediate amputation though hospital status suggested limited chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Morristown
N. J
John Huyler
John $. Huyler
Candy Manfacturer
New York
Taft Grants Full Pardon in Oregon Land Fraud Case
President Taft pardons John H. Hall former U S District Attorney Portland Ore convicted June 1 1909 of conspiracy in unlawful fencing of public lands in eastern Oregon. Pardon bases on Hall innocence part of three Oregon land fraud pardons including William Jones Franklin May. Hendricks case under consideration for perjury. jury pool allegedly improperly filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Faft
John H. Hall
U. S
Portland
Oregon
Hall
Presiden Taft
William, Jones
Franklin May
Ioles
Uider
H. H. Hendricks
Hendricks
Six Republicans charge fraud against Socialists in Girard
Charges of irregularity and fraud were brought by six Republican county candidates against Socialists who defeated them in Girard, Kansas, on December 20, Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Stat
Girard, Kan
Republican County
Contests May Alter Crawford County Result
At today's Crawford county contest hearing the fate of a Kansas county reportedly carried by Socialists could shift to the Republican column if the contest succeeds, potentially changing local election outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Kansas County
Gompers and Morri son Visit Wilson on Labor Plans
Samuel Gompers and Frank Morri son, AFL leaders, met President-elect Wilson in Trenton with papers on constructive labor legislation. They urged creation of a Labor Department, regulation of injunctions, and trials in indirect contempt. Wilson said he would consider all topics and may meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Trenton
N. J
Samuel Goimpers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Gompers
Shell
Splrft
Congress
Department of
Department of Labor
Gomspers
Nowland Denounces McManigal in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
Henry J. Nowland of Peoria urged the jury to weigh evidence carefully in the dynamite conspiracy case for 40 defendants. He attacked Ortie E. McManigal’s confession as uncorroborated and warned against wrecking lives by acting on suspicions and inferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Indianapolis
Henry J. Nowland
Peoria
Ortie E. McManigal
Mr. Nowland
McManigal
Los Angeles
Greek airman bombed Turkish fortress at Janina
An Associated Press report from Paris details Greek airman Moutoussis and a comrade dropping bombs on Janina, causing serious damage to principal buildings and terrorizing the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Janina
Moutoussis
Brothers killed by rock fall in Ohio mine on farm
In St Clairsville Ohio on December 19 Wan Caldwell aged 19 and Charles Caldwell aged 16 were crushed to death by a rock fall in a mine on their father's farm. The father found their bodies while calling them to midday meals. In East Palestine Ohio on December 19 James Hanson a Warren Ohio traveling salesman was struck and killed by a passenger train at Market street crossing of the Pittsburg Chicago and Fort Wayne Railroad at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
St. Clairsville
Wan
Charles Caldwell
East Palestine
James Hanson
Warren
Market Stret Crossing
Pittsburg
Chicago & Ft
Wayne R. R
Lay
West Virginia legislature to meet in extraordinary session
Gov. Glasscock issued a proclamation calling the West Virginia legislature to convene January 2 for an extraordinary session. The questions include primary election law corrupt practices act private guards workman's compensation county officer salaries interest on deposits to county funds a public service commission anti strike measures and fiscal year change from September 30 to June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Cases Dismissed and Trials in No 1 Court
In No 1 court two cases against Abram Greenberg were dismissed. Samuel Kincaid vs Motor Gaso line Co. was settled. In E L Blue vs Aug Dickman a new trial was refused. A remittor of 604 was demanded against judgment.
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No. 1
Paul Jones & Co
Abram Greenberg
SP Jones, Et al
Samuel Kincaid
Motor Gasoline Co
E. L. Blue
Aug. Dickman
Woman Sues for Breach of Promise to Marry
Nannie Guthrie of Dennison through her attorney files in common pleas court for 16000 dollars from Leslie R. Kinsey of near Dennison alleging breach of promise to marry. They became engaged in November 1909 and she waited three years for marriage as he delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie
Guthrie
Dennison
Common Pleas Court
Leslie R. Kinsey
Veat Dennison
Sawvill’s Lost Freight Valued at 15 22.20 and Pelts Listed
S. W. Sawvill of Harrison county reported a shipment from Coshocton valued at 15 22.20 dollars. The lot contained 4,800 skunk pelts, the highest price ever known, plus 00 raccoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Sawvill
Harrison County
Coshocton
Woodsfield High adopts rule requiring 80 percent average
The Woodsfield High school pupils have adopted a rule that no one may participate in athletics unless they pass an average grade of 80 percent or higher in examinations. Ohio leads in clay products and grind stones production per the United States Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsfield High School
Ohio
United States Geological Survey
Pen for White Slaver Napier Sentenced in Columbus
Joseph M Napier a South Carolina showman was sentenced by Judge Sater in Columbus to 212 years in Leavenworth for violating the Mann white slave act He was arrested here while the girl was in Cadiz The case involved 1400 opossums and 3000 muskrats as part of the related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Napier
South Carolina
Sater
Columbus
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
Cadiz
Wheeling and Lake Erie Faces Money Shortages Under Receivership
Over four years under receivership the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad has not received new capital for improvements despite growing demand for equipment. November gross revenues rose 12.27 percent from last year and 223.4 percent from 1900, with net earnings up 8.34 percent and 3.16 percent respectively. Five months to November show gross revenues up 8.76 percent over 1911 and 18.8 percent over 1910, while net revenue rose 16.31 percent and 38.89 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Joll
Case to be heard in February sitting in Trumbull county
The Circuit Court postponed Pleasant Heights case A W Mc Donald versus Geo N Henry et al fearing holiday extension but the matter was continued and will be heard at the February sitting in Trumbull county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Heights
A. W. McDonald
Geo. N. Henry
Trambull
Dismissals in Multiple Court Cases and Estates
Court records show Case No. 1 dismissing John W. Erb versus W J Curn et al and Mary Balozsi versus Barbara Repka and Samuel Kincaid versus Motor Gasoline Co. In the matter of Mary M Wise versus Ida Jackson et al, confirmation and distribution ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court No. 1
John W. Erb
W. J. Curn
Mary Balozsi
Barbara Repka
Samuel Kincaid
Motor Gasoline Co
Mary M Wise
Ida Jackson
Recorder's Grist Transfers by H M Carpenter
County Recorder H M Carpenter files transfers of real estate in a twice weekly report. The listing highlights property movements, recording dates, and involved grantors and grantees, reflecting local land activity and neighborhood changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Carpenter
Probate Court Final Account and Will Probate Urged
In theEstate of Steve Kirovsky a final account is filed and the Will of Matilda Imhoff is probated with an appointed executor and a bond set at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Kirovsky
Matilda Imhoff
Dow Taxes Pow Tax Deadline Sparks Saloon Reactions
On December 20, the final day to obtain the Pow tax exemption at five hundred dollars, with one hundred fifty saloon operators filing. Local officials note the rush ended as the deadline passed, reflecting the contentious stance on liquor regulation.
Death notices. H C Hoffman reports mother's passing
H C Hoffman of Amsterdam reports the death of his mother Mrs. Josephine Hoffman aged 75 at her home in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hoffman
Amsterdam
Josephine Hoffman
Alliance
Sharp vs Steubenville Gazette Case Reversed for Error
In the case of P. M. Sharp versus Steu benville Gazette Co a verdict for the defendant in the lower court was reversed by the Circuit Court for error in the admission of testimony and in the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Sharp
Steubenville Gazette Co
Court Reverses Verdict Direction in Kosic Case
In the R. G. Porter admr of Kosic v Glen's Run Coal Co matter the Circuit Court reversed the lower court's directed verdict error against the defendant, upholding a contested ruling on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Porter
Admr
Kosic
Glen's Run Coal Co
Pike Suit Faces Circuit Court Balance Award
In the case of J. P. Liggett et al versus the Road Commissioners of the B. and S. Pike the lower court awarded the contractor the full amount requested. The Circuit Court affirmed the decision upholding the balance due for Pike work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Liggett Et al
Road Commissioners
B. & S. Pike
Pike
Circuit Court
Court affirms judgment in Richards vs Becker suit
In the case of C. W. Richards Receiver against Henry Becker a suit to recover an assessment of an insurance company the lower court which took the case from the jury was affirmed by the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Richards
Henry Becker
Circuit Court
Case on docket contrasts Supreme and circuit court rulings
Pending the case of Charles B. Cole and others versus R. E. Blinn as Treasurer, it was not decided and remains on the docket to observe how a similar suit would be decided by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Cole
R. E. Blinn
Supreme Court
Petition Refused in Liquor Case Appeal
Wim Gallagher was denied a right to file a petition in error from Common Pleas Court in his liquor violation case which it was attempted to carry to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Gallagher
Etort
Common Pleas Court
Grandmother Gets Them Court Upholds Guardianship Case
In the circuit court case of guardianship of Gertrude H. Sherk et al. versus Emma V. Carr the ruling was affirmed reinforcing the guardianship arrangement and custody unfoldings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Thi
Tower court grants guardianship to grandmother for four children
A court decision transfers guardianship of four children to their grandmother. The ruling concludes a guardianship proceeding and specifies the grandmother as primary caregiver, with duties and long-term custody arrangements to be observed.
Canned Decisions Brought Before Court Stenographer
Circuit Court decisions were adjourned to Court Stenographer Enoch Perce. He will provide records to any interested party for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Enoch Perce
New Glass Factory to Open in Wellaburg
A glass factory will start in Wellaburg soon, employing about fifty men. The plant, formerly Universal Supply, is leased for three years by Charles J. Mathen. Attorney Palmer closed the deal yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellaburg
Universal Supply Company
Charles J. Mathen
Palmer
Will Rebuild Ohio Valley Enamel Plant After Fire Loss
The Ohio Valley Enamel Co in Shadyside will rebuild its plant destroyed Sunday night by fire at an estimated loss of about 80000 with 30000 insured. The company owns ten acres and will reconstruct on the old site once plans are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Enamel Co
Shadyside
Alimony Granted in Rosseaux Divorce Case
Catherine Rosseaux was awarded 25 dollars alimony from funds attached in her divorce suit against Henry Rosseaux. The court approved the payment as part of the settlement details.
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Catherine Rosseaux
Henry Rosseaux
Woman Beatty Named Barrill County Postmaster
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. M. Beatty has been appointed postmaster at Barrill County post office, one of three appointments to post office jobs announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. Beatty i
Barrill Tiseprawas County
Post Ofice
Ohio employment agencies report steady work for thousands
Workmen employed reports from 104 999 establishments in Ohio show a total of 23 603 people employed. The state free employment agencies found jobs for 47 002 people at a cost 29 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Damage Suit Filed in Belmont Coal Case at St Clairsville
Mrs. Peewy Fannin 95 filed a common pleas court action in St Clairsville seeking 12000 damages from Belmont Coal Mining Company. She alleges her husband died due to injuries sustained in the defendant's mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peewy
Fannin 95 Administratox
Common Pleas Court
St. Clairsville
Belmont Coal Mining Company
Miner Dies After Mining Accident at Fort Pitt
George Dance, a 20 year old single miner at Fort Pitt coal mine near Shadyside, was crushed between a car and a rib yesterday morning. He died at the mine mouth at 10 30 after being removed for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dance
Fort Pitt
Shadyside
Howell's Conviction Stands In Assault Robbery Case
In the case of William Perry Howell versus Ohio the Circuit Court affirmed the lower court’s conviction for an assault linked to an attempted robbery involving Frank Speidel. The ruling preserves the conviction at the appellate level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Wm. Perry Howell
Ohio
Frank Speidel
Defendant Gets Lien in Tax Case Over Property Return
In the case of Mary Axommytis BW Mettenberger the circuit court granted the defendant a lien for taxes and assessments he may have paid on the property. The order directs the deed be returned to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Axommytis
Mettenberger
Circuit Cour
Reversals and Delayed Rulings Judge Frustrate Bar
Circuit Court issued multiple reversals on Friday afternoon leaving lawyers disappointed as no decisive rulings were delivered before judges could depart for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Decisis
Case of Join Orr's Sons vs A A Dietz Dietz wins ruling
In the case of Join Orr's Sons et al. vs A A Dietz et al the circuit court upheld the lower court finding. The plaintiff's petition and process petition were dismissed. The suit sought to subject the wife's property to payment of the husband's debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietz. Tn
Join Orr's Sons
Jefferson County Bar Association Considers Fee Bill Increase
Members of the Jefferson County Bar Association debate a new fee bill that would roughly double legal fees in all litigation. Some support a hike while others oppose a stronger rise, signaling a split among lawyers on the proposed change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Bar Association
Annual Pike Reports From Local Commissions
Bantam Ridge pike commissioners annual report shows receipts of 20295 dollars and expenditures of 480.77 with a balance of 20444.23 dollars. Smithfield and Hopedale pike commissioners annual report lists receipts of 30868.47 dollars, expenditures of 23231.77, and a balance of 7636.70 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Ridge Pike Commissioners Anual
Smithfield
Hopedale Pike
Plans Too Huge in Petrella Pierbone Case Verdict Infirmed
In Pasquale Petrella vs Seramia Pierbone the Circuit Court infirmed a lower court ruling awarding Pierbone $60. The suit, already before the Circuit Court once for a $20 reverse verdict, centers on Petrella who refuses to pay claiming Pierbone is an architect and built plans they say are too large for the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale Petrella
Seramia Pierbone
Pierbone
Petrella
Oil Lease Case Affirms One Sixteenth Interest Claim
Circuit Court affirms lower court ruling in Stratton et al. v Crawford et al. over a one sixteenth interest in an oil lease. The lower court found in favor of Stratton’s right to the interest. appeal discussed.
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Circuit Coun
W. B. Stratton
Clara M. Crawford
Stratton
Lea
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