Secret Service Fund ordinance stalls by one vote
Steubenville city council delayed passage of an emergency ordinance creating a secret service fund, intended to finance detectives and enforcement of local option laws. The measure failed on suspension of the rules by one vote, with Councilman Bueche explaining his opposition due to a desire for beer venues, while Solicitor Merryman urged strict law enforcement and funding through fines.
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McLeish
Merrywnxiots
Bueche
Teaff
Messrs
Patton
Clayton
Ralston
Hawkins
Fach
Mr. E
Merryman
Steubenville
State of
Ohio
Secret Service Fund
Secret Service
Said
Satec7
Wenicigal Corporation
Eliey
Campaign ends as Steubenville YWCA fundraiser triumphs
The final luncheon for Steubenville's YWCA campaign celebrated a strong fundraising drive. Team totals show Apple Blossom 1221.00, Wisteria 1979.00, Violet 1457.00, and a grand total of 16254.25 with 797 prior, plus donations from Politis Rex theater and local supporters. Pledged dues encouraged by Thursday evening deadline.
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J. E. McGowan
John McClare
Anna Elliott
Alice Johnson
H. E. Stratton
Empire
Toronto
Emma Watson
Elizabeth Watson Bell
Wisteria
Politis
Rex Theater
The
Rex
Nasturtiaum
Timberlake
T. & K. Baking Co
Ed. Feist
Sadie
Moore presses local option in school system reform
Senator Justin A. Moore argued for amendments to allow counties to decide whether to adopt the new school system. He warned the plan would strip rural communities of local control and create thirteen new county offices, urging consent from his Steubenville district and opposition to forced implementation. He cited prior pledges for local self government and referenced Governor’s assurances against reducing local authority.
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Justin A. Moore
Cox
Moore
Republican Party
Senate
Democratic Party
Educational Congress
Congress
Liquor Life
District Ax
Board of Complaints
Columbus
County Board of Education
Steubenville
City Report Details 1913 Court Filings in Steubenville
City Solicitor Merryman reports 1913 court activity for Steubenville Ohio with 13 new filings and 22 total cases including Supreme Court Jefferson county Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals and justices of the peace. Two Supreme Court dispositions nine Jefferson county Common Pleas dispositions two Court of Appeals dispositions and four peace court dispositions. Five cases remain in Jefferson Common Pleas as of January 1 1914.
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Merryman
Steubenville
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Jefferson County
Supreme Court of Oho
Court of Appeals
Justices of the Peace
Steubenville Township
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Sunbury to enforce blue laws no gambling or Sunday dancing
Sunbury officials Dr H T Keiser and Merle Shannon announced sweeping blue law enforcement. Gambling houses and slot machines will be removed, tango dancing and turkey trotting banned, and all business places must close on Sunday with strict adherence to remaining provisions.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Sunbury
H. T. Keiser
Burgess
Merle Shannon
Weer
Bribery Case Ties Queens Boss to Former Congressman
Joseph Cassidy former Democratic boss of Queens County and William Willett ex congressman were sentenced to jail at least six months and not more than one year and fined 1000 dollars. Louis Wier received three months and a 1000 dollar fine. Willett convicted of bribing Cassidy for a Supreme Court judges nomination with Walter as go between.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
William Wilett
E Sing
Louis Wier
Willett
Cassily
Supreme Court
Walter
Wealthy Men Have Jail Sentence Suspended For Smuggling
Lucius M. Littamer a former congressman and his brother William were fined 1000 dollars each and sentenced to six months in jail for smuggling but the jail term was suspended. They pleaded guilty to two indictments charging smuggling and conspiracy to defraud admitting bringing into the country valuable jewels without duties and intended for sale. Judge Thomas noted they benefited from the protective tariff and considered their guilty pleas civil restitution of 14000 dollars and Lucius Littamer’s ill health in imposing the sentence factors.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Lucius M. Littanner
William
Federal District Court
Thomas
Lucius Littamer
Mayor Armstrong Tackles Surge in Local Crimes in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on February 4, Mayor Joseph G Armstrong announced action after more than 100 burglaries highway robberies and attacks on women in 30 days with 12 incidents in 24 hours and no convictions. He summoned Police Superintendent W N Matthews and directed Charles F Hub bard director of public safety to dismiss officers convicted of misconduct while on duty.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Pittsburg
Joseph G. Armstrong
W. N. Matthews
Charles F. Hubbard
Shooting By Reuben Hall Ends With Bail In Rush County
Charles Coss, a miner, was shot three times by Reuben Hall near the C P R R pump station after a demand to apologize. Hall was arrested by Squire Peck and released on $3,000 bond. Coss, likely fatally wounded, is hospitalized in Rush County.
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Charles Coss
Rush Run
Reuben Hall
Squire Peck
Coss
Hall
Cass
CG & P
Americans Released After Mexican Arrests
Officials from the American embassy secured the release of Miss Victoria Hastings, an American newswoman, and Mr. Wallace, a newspaper photographer, who had been detained in Mexico City. They were ordered to appear before authorities.
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Mexico City
Victoria Hastings
Wallace
Sne
Peru Rebels Seize Palace as President is Taken Prisoner
Reuters report from Liman Peru dated February 4 states President Guillermo Billinghurst was captured by military revolutionists led by Col Benavides. General Varela minister of war was killed in palace resistance. Dr Durand, a former revolutionary leader, took control and is expected to form a new government.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Limn
Peru
Republic of Peru
Guillermo Billinghurst
Col. Benavides
Varela
Cremier
Durand
Ong
Ban on Danfant Tea Dances by Boston License Board
The Danfant tea dances at fashionable Boston hotels were banned by the license committee for exceeding license provisions by charging admission. Officials clarified that dancing the tango did not influence the decision.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Boston
Weather Forecast for Ohio Tonight and Thursday
Ohio forecast notes fair skies and cold tonight then continue fair on Thursday. Cold tonight with potential frost in rural areas. Highs Thursday near seasonal norms with light winds and clear to partly cloudy skies.
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Ohio
Anti Screen Pill Passes in Ohio Legislature
Columbus February 4 The House approved the Green anti screen bill providing payment to Ohio coal miners on a run of mine basis. The measure had cleared the Senate and now returns for concurrence with an amendment.
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Associated Press
Iterate Star
Columbus
House
Ohio
Senate
Lawmaker Urges Public Vote On School Reorganization Plan
A legislator offers to pass a bill on faith but proposes submitting the reorganization proposal to the people affected, aiming to lift public schools from partisan controversy and gain constituent consent through a referendum. The exchange highlights urgency and the need for broader input during a brief extra session.
Novel Features Highlight Christian Endeavor Week Receptions
Thursday evening features a reception night for city Christian Endeavorers with separate church parlor gatherings. Various societies list elaborate programs including solos, readings, duets, and a Portland Maine excursion for a birthday party of Miss Christian Endeavor, with a train at 7:51 pm and a mountain house stopover.
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Christian Endeavorers
Lottie Rose
Entity Eatty
Caroline Lippman
Voral
Anna Schwerber
Tracey
Freda Steen
M. P. Church
Nina Browning
Christian Fadeavor
Portland
Maine
Mouuntain
Catskills
Williston Church
Graham
Mr. Fellows
Mildred Hinchcliff
Miss Chaney
Miss Caaney
Miss Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
Mary Davis
Dan Travis
Dolores Ramsey
Dorothy Daugherty
Dorothy Funk
Ted Ramsey
Our Society
Ralph FE. Whardon
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Barkhurst
Robbery at Unionport: Burglars Loot Post Office and Store Safe
Burglars blew open the Brobson Brothers general store safe and robbed the Unionport post office of all stamps while taking a small amount of cash. The Postmaster Vorhees’s chest of stamps was pried open. officers notified Steubenville and a postal inspector were sent to investigate. No tracks found. suspicion points to night freighttrain escape.
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Unionport
Brobsat Brothers’ General
Brobson's Store
Pnapotiten
Vor‘ees
Steubenville
Washington
Geggs
Brabston
L. R. Price
Brobson
Columbus
Union striker Hobock reports home attacked in Colliers
Joe Hobock, a Colliers mine worker and striker, said his house was shot at three times in two weeks. A dynamite cap was thrown through a window once, driving his wife and children to flee the home. A man who fired at Hobock warned the family to leave or face death during his absence.
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Joe Hobock
Colliers
Hobock
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