Washington Holiday Festivities Highlight Roosevelts and Society
Washington observes Christmas with the Roosevelts and guests in a private office gathering. A White House dinner honors nineteen dignitaries including Longworth and Ledge. Hallie Rives and Tos Wheeler wed in Tokio embassy ceremony amid Japanese decor. Mrs Blaine returns to Washington amid society excitement as Miss Hichborn, the helic trop e belle, prepares for marriage to Lt. Paul Pearsall.
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Washington
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
William §. Cowles
Nicholas Longworth
Cowles
Henry Cabot Ledge
Massachusetts
Hallie Erminie Rives
Virginia
Tos Wheeler
Japan
Helen Cannon
Tokio
Wright
Wheeler
Eers
Martha Hich
Blaine
Heliotrope Belle
South Dakota
Jimmie” Blaine
Misslichherr
Paul
Pearsall
Depew
Reilly Estate Debate In West Virginia Court
West Virginia faces a contested escheat of General Riley’s estate filed by John R Donehoo of New Cumberland in Hancock County. Hearing set for Monday at New Cumberland courthouse. Wells & McDonald of Wellsville defend the estate amid kinship disputes and possible transfer of funds to Ohio school fund. administrator status clarified as Captain S S Cope acts temporarily as trustee.
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Wells & McDonald
Wellsville
John R. Donehoo
New Cumberland
Hancock County
West Virginia
General Riley
Riley
Ohio
Reilly
S. Cope
John
McNutt
Mr. Cope
Captain Cope
Eloping 17 year old and lover wed in East Liverpool
A 17 year old Lois Carlisle from the Leader millinery dept was married to Tony Arizzu lla in East Liverpool on Friday. Police chief Edward T. Zimmerman says perjury charges may follow for allegedly lying to obtain the license. No charges were filed against others. foster mother Martha Jackson warns the couple would wed again if needed once the girl reaches age.
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East Liverpool
the Tribune
Lois Carlisle
Leader Department
Edward T. Zimmerman
Steubenville
Neve
Steubenville and S. Liverpool Railway Extension Granted
County Commissioners adopted a preliminary resolution authorizing the Steubenville and S. Liverpool Railway to extend its line from its easterly terminus near Toronto to the Columbiana county line near Yellow Creek. The action clarifies legal status and does not grant highway occupation or a franchise, serving to prepare for petitions to condemn private rights of way.
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Fisher
Steubenville & Sast
Liverpool Railway & Light Company
Righ
Toronto
Columbiana County
Yellow Creek
Sad Case at Cumberland Junction Ends in Tragedy
Mike Molnar, a Hungarian immigrant, was killed by a Panhlandle train at Cumberland Junction. His wife and six children, arriving from Hungary to reunite, found him dead the night before. The cause of his presence at the location remains unclear, though he was described as eccentric. The hoped reunion turned into a fatal, sorrowful scene.
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Mike Molnar
Cumberland Junction
Carman
Hungary
Miner Killed at Dexter Coal Co in Brilliant
Coroner Campbell was sent for after a telegram reported a miner killed on Friday at Dexter Coal Co back of Brilliant. The deceased is Andrew Kozup age 26, struck by slate fall. Survived by brothers Jack and Joseph. Funeral from Brilliant Sunday and burial at Mt Calvary.
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Campbell
Dexter Coal Co
Brilliant
Andrew Kozup
Jack
Joseph Kozup
Mt. Calvary
Crane Boom in Massachusetts Hopes for Presidential Run
Washington reports growing interest in Senator Winthrop Murray Crane of Massachusetts as a potential Republican presidential contender for 1908. Crane, a quiet, unshowy figure with strong Senate influence, faces a crowded field as Massachusetts friends plan a formal launch of his national bid. He recently remarried after being widowed, strengthening his social standing in Washington.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Winthrop Murray Crane
Crane
Senator Crane
Senate
George Frisbie Hoar
Boston
Couness
Miss Bardman
Meir
Knife Fight On Railroad Lands Slashes Laborer Arm
Dominic Monte Leon slashed Benner Balz on the right arm with a knife during a Sunday quarrel near the La Belle Iron Works on the C and P railroad track. Balz sought aid at Mingo Junction, then returned to Steubenville to file a complaint. Leon fled and was not found. The wound is not deemed dangerous unless complications arise.
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la Belle
McMillen
Balz
Steubenville
Leon
Morristown man Emmett Davis found dead with self-inflicted wounds
The body of Emmett Davis, about 45, a resident of Belmont county near Morristown, was found in a vacant lot with a deep throat cut. A razor lay nearby, suggesting suicide after a period of illness. He lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Davis, two miles from Morristown.
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Emmett Davis
Morristown
Belmont County
Davis
Hammond Davis
Railroad Train Kills Man Near Dump
Andrew Dremont, 36, of Jefferson Street, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon on the Pan Handle railroad near the Dump. He died two hours later at Gill hospital from head and neck injuries after being struck by an eastbound freight at about ten miles per hour. Some say he tried to board the train. others claim locals fled the tracks as a crowd of Italians passed. He worked at La Pelle tube mill and is survived by one brother.
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Andrew Dremont
Gill Hospital
Andrew
Tim
Dremost
Jefferson Street
la Pelle
Decision Of Circuit Court Modified By Supreme Court
Supreme Court mandates Circuit Court to allow U S Coal Co to erect and maintain service poles and span lines across defendants premises in Smithfield and Wells townships to support power transmission for mining operations. Court orders evidence hearing to establish a line and place for poles and wires without obstructing defendants use, with each party bearing costs as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Hovis Et al
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Coal Co
Smithheld
Nd Wells
Instant Death as Kennel Killed Flagging Train at Colliers
A brakeman named Kennel, about 25, was fatally struck while flagging a westbound passenger train No 5 at Colliers Va. He failed to hear No 25 due to yard noise. His body was sent to Mettenberger's morgue and later to Pittsburgh for burial. He had worked for the railroad for several years.
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Colliers
West Hound
Rennel
Mettenberger
Pittsburs
Kennel
Man Mangled By a Train Near Cumberland Junction
A railroad worker named Mike Molnar, also known as Mon ark, about fifty, was struck and killed by a Follawsbee freight east of Cumberland Junction while walking on the eastbound track. He lived in Carman, Ohio, and carried a railroad pass. The incident occurred Thursday around 7 10 p.m., with authorities bringing the body to Mettenberger's morgue. slips at J W Carman Co confirmed his identity as Molnar.
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Mike Melvar
Monark
Follawsbee
Cumberland Junction
Molgar
Mettenberger
J. W Carman &Co
Carmin
Mike Molnar
Mike Monar
Molnar
Railroad
House Members Hope Senate Will Come to Rescue Crease
Washington December twenty a heated budget dispute centers on a proposed salary increase for Senators and Representatives. House members push for an extra 2590 a year while Senators fear indirect gains via clerks allowances. Debate focuses on direct vs indirect pay rises and the political courage to vote.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Representatives
Murfreesboro Saga of December 1862 Battle Start
scraps describe Murfreesboro on the Nashville Chattanooga rail line with Stone River nearby. Confederate forces under Bragg faced Union troops commanded by Rosecrans. Overnight positions were within a half mile as dawn broke on December 16 1862 and the battle began earlier than planned.
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Murfreesboro
Chattanooga
Nashville
Stone River
Gen. Bragg
Gen. Rosecrans
Rosecrans
McCook
Riggs Company Damages Suit Over Double Tracking
A damage suit was filed in Common Fleas Court of Columbiana County by Riggs Company against East Liverpool Traction & Light Company for 1506 dollars. The claim says the railway's double tracking between East Liverpool and Wellsville blocked the public highway since February 1906, forcing Riggs to hire extra teams and pay ferry fees and bridge tolls.
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Columbiana County
Riggs Company
East Liverpool Traction & Light Company
East Liverpool
Wellsville
Death Roll of Mrs Margaret Bates in Stenberville
Mrs Margaret Bates wife of Thomas Bates died at 840 Northfield Street Thursday at 11 55 pm aged 53 after two years poor health and six weeks bed fast of intestinal consumption. Born Grant in England she married in 1871 and came to Stenberville. Survived by thirteen children Robert James Thos Matthew Mary J Frazier John Joseph George Benjamin Albert Marguerite Helen Wilma. four brothers and two sisters in England. A member of St Pauls church she was a devoted mother and wife respected in community.
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Margaret Bates
Margaret
Thomas Bates
Northfield Street
Grant
England
Mr Bates
Stenberville
Fdteen
Robert
James
Thos
Matthew
Mary J. Frazier
John
Joseph
George
Penjamin
Albert
Marguerite
Helen
Wilma
St. Paul's Church
Death of Margaret Shepherd in Amsterdam
Margaret Shepherd, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Shepherd of Amsterdam, died at home Thursday evening at five. The funeral is set for Saturday at en ig o clock. The Shepherds extend community sympathy in the bereavement.
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Margaret Shepherd
Mise
J. ‘T. Shepherd
Amsterdam
Mrs. Shepherd
Pioneer Gene Gorley Dies in Uhrichsville at 16 Years
Sarah Ulrich Gorley longtime Uhrichsville resident died at home Wednesday evening at age 16 years 7 months 4 days. Her husband Robert Corley an early local businessman preceded her to the grave four weeks ago. She left three children Mary Rownd John and Alice Dent of Pittsburgh and Uhrichsville marks the end of Michael Ulrich’s line, founder who platted the town in 1834.
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Sarah Ulrich Gorley
Uhrichsville
Robert Corley
Mary Rownd
John
Alice Dent
Pittsbore
Gorley
Michael Ulrich
Tuscarawas County
Ulvichsville
Death of John J. Weidaman at Gill Hospital
John J. Weidaman aged 38 died Sunday at 1 50 a m after typhoid fever. Married November 16 1906 to Clara A Myers of this city. He came from Cleveland over a year ago to work as a ruler at Carnahan Printing Co. He leaves his mother Mrs Rosina Weidaman his widow one brother George two sisters in Buffalo and Cleveland and a daughter Lena from a previous marriage.
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John J. Weidaman
Gill Hospital
Wideaman
Clara A. Myers
Weidaman
Buffalo
Rosina Weidaman
Cleveland
Carnahan Printing Co
George
Lena
Local man dies. funeral arrangements noted
The deceased was a member of the K of P and connected with the church. He was described as industrious and popular among coworkers. Remains were moved to the home of his father-in-law, Baker J. Myers, 526 Linden avenue.
James O'Brien dies in city after stomach illness
James O'Brien of Wheeling died at his sister Mrs John Welshs home on Rogs street Saturday at 2 pm after weeks of stomach trouble. Aged about years, he is survived by two sisters Belle and Mrs Welsh and two brothers Matthew and Edward. He came to spend a few days with his sister and fell ill. he worked for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Wheeling and was well known locally. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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James O'Brien
James O Brien
Wheeling
W. Va
John Welsh
Rogs Street
Belle
Welsh
Steubenville
Matthew
Edward
O'Brien
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Funeral Services for Mrs Helms Held at North Fourth
Funeral services for Mrs William M Helms were held Monday at 10 30 am at the family home on North Fourth street attended by family relatives and many friends Dr J Millen Robinson of the Second Presbyterian Church officiated praising the deceaseds silent charity D eaeter William Floto and Prof Davies provided music and pallbearers T A Hammond G G Gaston A McLane F W Moysel W B Donaldson and E Blinn assisted with the casket, brief cemetery services followed.
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William M. Helms
North Fourth Street
J. Millen Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Helms
D. Eaeter
William Floto
Davies
T. A. Hammond
G. G. Gaston
A. McLane
F. W. Moysel
W. B. Donaldson
E. Blinn
Mrs Mary Conroy Dies After Illness At 61
Mrs Mary Conroy widow of Michael Conroy died at her home 752 North Eighth street after a two week pneumonia illness. Born in Cork Ireland she came to Steubenville as a child and married about forty years ago. Survived by twenty children including Charles of Cherryvale Kansas and Mrs David L Ritchie of Dennison. one brother Daniel Collins of Croxton's Run. A lifelong member of St Peter's Church.
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Mary Conroy
Michael Conroy
North Eighth Street
Collins
Cork
Ireland
Steubenville
Conroy
Charles
Cherryvale
Kansas
David L. Ritchie
Dennison
Owen
Michael
Wm. Roach
Katherine Hamilton
Elizabeth
Thomas
Annie
Daniel Collins
Croxton
Mrs Clara Reed Dies After Prolonged Illness at 49
Mrs Clara M Reed wife of William M Reed died Saturday at 6 30 am at 412 North Third street after years of ill health including a stroke five years ago She left a daughter Jennie three brothers and a sister all in Ohio Steubenville Steubenville Pittsburg and Steubenville names cited She belonged to Finley M E church The community mourns a devoted wife mother and animal lover Funeral services for Jerome D Paton were held at the M P church with Rev G H Miller officiating Pallbearers listed Manoch son of Manoch and Marie Polovich North Sixth street died aged 18 months
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Clara M
William M. Reed
North ,Third Street
Prosser
New Alexandria
Mr. Reed
Jennie
Benj. Prosser
Steubenville
Wm. Prosser
James Prosser
Pittsburg
Henry Holman
Finley M. EB. Church
Mr. Paton
Jerome D. Paton
M. P. Church
G. H. Miller
George P. McCracken
J. W. Jordan
Manoch
Marie Polovich
North Sixth Street
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Young Jim Blaine
New Cum
Berland
Elopers
East
Liverpool
Police
Ient
O Traction Co
Lan
Margary
Fam
Ily
Murray Crane
Massachussetts
Benner
Dominic Leon
Dan
Gerous
Emmet Davis
Ferson County
U.S. Coal Co
Smithfield and
Wells
Lier
Mike Molvar
Negley
Sheridan
Palmer
Thomas’ New Line
Nashville Pike
Kell
2D Ohio
Loomis
Arkansas
The
Cedars
Eneamy
Brage
Overall Creek
Duckriver
Monday Thomas
14Th Corps
Murefreesboro
Battle of
Col
Beresford
Pany
John J. Weidman
Liam
Amanda Strayer
Bartley B
Rittenhouse
Annapolis
Jefferson County
Bartley B. Rittenhouse
Ollie Metcalf
O. Emma
William
Earnest
Jacob Strayer
Wm. Tipton
Scio
W. M. Reed
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