City approves emergency pay raises across departments
An emergency ordinance authorizes across the board wage increases for city workers, including pavers, Teamsters, waterworks staff, police, fire, and utility crews, with monthly and daily raise amounts varying by position. The measure reached final passage after a motion by Mr. Melville and a statement that resignations would necessitate an emergency reading. A report from State auditor R L Lippencott was filed, and a request from Wheeling Traction Co for fare increases was noted and filed.
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Jewish group lauds Steubenville support for worthy cause
In a continuation of page coverage, Ss J Anathan county chairman thanks local workers and the Jewish people of the city for splendid efforts. He pledges ongoing gratitude and willingness to help on any occasion. Chairman Murphy, on behalf of the executive committee, salutes the organization and Steubenville citizens for generosity and loyal backing of the cause.
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Admiral Pillsbury Retired Drops Dead in Washington
Rear Admiral John F. Pillsbury, retired, died suddenly at his Washington home. Born in Massachusetts in 1846, he entered the Naval Academy in 1862, served 25 years at sea, and retired in 1908 with the rank of rear admiral. He commanded during the Spanish American War and participated in notable actions including the Vesuvius event off Santiago, Cuba.
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General Barry Summoned to Rest on Illness Death
Major General Thomas H. Barry retired former Central Department and Department of the Host commander died at Walter Reed Hospital at 2 45 am after a three week illness Uraemic poisoning was the direct cause funeral plans not set body to New York for burial Barry 64 retired Oct 13 after leading the 6th National Army Division at Camp Grant Rockford Ill He toured the Western Front and was later reassigned to the Central Department due to health factors.
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Hapgood Resigns From Denmark Post After Senate Snub
Washington December resignations: Norman Hapgood, not confirmed as minister to Denmark, tendered his resignation to President Wilson two weeks earlier seeking swift acceptance to respond to charges he sought financial aid for Soviet Russia. His commission lapsed when the Senate adjourned its session. Hapgood left Copenhagen and met with Secretary Lansing to report on Soviet Russia.
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Cox Signs Women Inspectors Bill
Governor Cox signed the Beetham bill allowing women to serve as inspectors and challengers in election booths when actions affecting women’s rights are on ballots under initiative and referendum The measure enables women to witness vote counts in the referendum on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment next November.
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Man Dictates His Death Notice in Final Minute
Hornell New York resident Henry A Pratt an 88 year old retired business man dictated his own death notice to his niece early this morning naming a 145 hour death time and arranged his funeral services with the undertaker He died promptly at the set time after years of ill health
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Made Over Boys Return From Hospital In Washington
Two Steubenville veterans wounded in Belgium near armistice time returned home after treatment at the government hospital in Washington. Steve Krystoski, 23, and Pasquale Cicone, 26, were discharged from service and will pursue three year government school courses. Krystoski lost a leg near the hip. Cicone lost both legs and suffered serious arm injuries. After over a year in various army hospitals they now walk unaided without crutches.
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Ford Motor Company's bonus and investment plan expanded
Detroit, Dec. 31. Ford announces an elaborated profit sharing plan enabling all employees to buy investment certificates guaranteed to return 6 percent annually with bonuses totaling 8 to 10 million dollars. About 90,000 workers and related interests may participate, with bonuses ranging from 50 to 276 dollars based on wage and tenure.
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New Yorkers Prepare A Rowdy Welcome For 1920
New York revelers plan risk laden watch night celebrations despite prohibition. Thousands flood the Great White Way amid tin horns and confetti. Revenue agents will roam restaurants to catch liquor law violations and a separate watch targets wood alcohol distributors. Hotels charge high seating fees while cork tax and cooling charges apply. A hotel chain offers to gift rare liquors at midnight.
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Wets Gain Three More Votes Today In Recount
In Columbus Ohio a recount of votes on the federal prohibition amendment added three more wet votes from five precincts, bring the total wet gain to 15 in 26 counted precincts. Recount halted until next Monday, with recounts in Columbus and Franklin County.
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Union Savings Bank stockholders meeting notice 1920
The Union Savings Bank at Steubenville Ohio calls a stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 13 1920 at the banking house corner Market and Fourth streets between four and five o clock. The meeting is for the election of twelve directors and to transact other proper business.
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State may have right to regulate cold storage in Ohio
Columbus Dec 31 The Sheriff Street Market and Storage Co of Cleveland seeks authority to issue 900000 treasury stock to fund a 12 story building. Utilities chief Waltermire suggests cold storage firms may be public utilities under current law and subject to state rate regulation and supervision. The application was heard today and will be reviewed next week with a full probe of the commission’s authority.
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Delicate Financial Situation Described by David Lawrence
Washington reports a cautious review of the nation’s finances as the Federal Reserve tightens credit to curb speculation. Banks in the west and south hold strong reserves while eastern flows pressure credit, with Edge laws expected to aid export financing and stabilize the postwar economy amid a looming January easing.
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Compromise on the Treaty Hopeful Washington Dialogue
Washington conference on ratifying the peace treaty. Senator Lodge and Senator Pomereno discussed modifications to the Republican majority program. Pomereno optimistic a compromise could be reached. Hitchcock продолжал talks with Republican and Democratic leaders guided by McNary suggestions.
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Wood declares candidacy for Republican nomination
Major General Leonard Wood files a formal announcement with the South Dakota secretary of state on December 31 accepting the Republican convention endorsement. The step follows Chicago headquarters reports and marks the last day for presidential endorsement acceptances. Boston reports list Coolidge, Johnson, Lowden, and Poindexter as declared candidates for March primaries. The Democratic convention backs Wilson for a possible third run, with no notice yet from the president. James W. Gerard seeks the Democratic endorsement as an independent candidate. Governor Frazier of North Dakota, allied with the Non-Partisan League, has not filed an acceptance.
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Debaters Clash Over Initiative and Referendum in Ohio
At Ohio State Teachers Association closing session Harry F. Atwood of Chicago and A A Marsellis Dayton spar over initiative referendum and recall with others joining in defense. Atwood contends the policy harms state leadership while Marsellis cites Governor Cox as an advocate. Also reported are arrest for non support of elderly mother and a default foreclosure ruling in Hill vs Ward for 550 dollars.
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Deaths and funeral notices from Steubenville area
Deaths include Charles A Wright 76 at 433 South Seventh Street after four days with pneumonia. Born in New York City, he moved here fifteen years ago and worked as a pattern maker for Sharp Foundry Co. Survived by sisters Mrs Mary Ninmo and Mrs Rudolph Bacher. Also listed are Ralph Corona 42 of Dillonvale who died in Wheeling after brief illness. Edward M Calleghan of Pittsburgh whose body returned to Steubenville. and William W Clark of Pittsburgh whose funeral and burial were in Richmond U P Cemetery after services at U P Church with Rev Hood.
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Funeral Services for Mrs Mary McCormick in Brilliant
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the late residence in Brilliant with Rev Downs of the First Christian church officiating. The cortege proceeded to New Alexandria for interment in its cemetery. Pallbearers were James Clarence Thomas Raymond Green and Harry Thompson, laid to rest beside ancestors. In memory services for Mrs Sarah Johnson followed at Coes funeral home 149 Market street at 2 pm officiated by Rev Baldinger of the First U P church. She was buried in Union cemetery with William Archer John Butte Jas Workman and Harry Barthold assisting.
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Bodenstab Declares Candidacy To Contest Berger Seat
AP dispatch says Bodenstab, a fashion candidate in Wisconsin's Fifth District, announces a contest to strip Victor Berger of the congress seat. The challenge rests on Berger's disqualification and voiding of votes, with notice served on Berger in Chicago.
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War Time Ran Off At Quebec Tonight
In Quebec the last day of war time brings impending liquor trade, as interprovincial restrictions lapse at midnight. Quebec residents rush to stock up as Ontario and other dry regions brace for a flood of 2.75 percent liquor shipments, with ample train space arranged to move thousands of gallons toward dry provinces. Legislatures are expected to act to curb the influx, but for now the flood is on.
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Cause of War Edema Discovered by Woman Scientist
Cincinnati report details Apc Ivy formerly Human Kohman of Chicago who explained how her research identified protein deficiency as the cause of war edema or hunger edema. Experiments on rats lacking protein showed edema cured by protein-rich diet, challenging prior beliefs that protein worsened edema.
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Appointment of Administrator in Henry Haraczy Estate
Probate court of Jefferson County Ohio appoints and qualifies Frank Haraczy of Steubenville as administrator of the estate of Henry Haraczy late of Steubenville, Jefferson County. Dated December 1, 1919. John G. P. Probate Judge. E Dewitt Erskin, Attorney.
Notice of Appointment in Estate of Henry L Wilson
The estate of Henry L Wilson deceased in Steubenville Township Jefferson County is appointed and qualified as administrator. Date December 8, 191AI. Judge John Belknap Probate Judge. Fred A Stone Attorney. AJandt
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Jefferson
Appointment of Administrator for Castner Estate in Steubenville
The Steubenville Bank Trust Company is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Roderick M. Castner of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated December 30 1919. John G Belknap Probate Judge of said County. B N Linduff Attorney.
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Roderick M. Castner Tate
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Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said
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