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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
2
The Ohio House approved a bill to abolish the state levy funding roads and schools, while preserving constitutional soldiers' bonus funds. Governor Davis urged passage as part of a broader fiscal reform package, highlighting a $19.5 million general revenue fund balance and proposed constitutional amendments.
A motorist is sought after a Sunday night crash at Seventh and Dock streets that seriously injured railroader John Dugan. Dugan remains in critical condition. police say a warrant was issued for the driver, who fled the scene after dragging him along the street for part of a block. Witnesses report the car was a large touring model with elite curtains, speed at least 35 miles per hour, and no license plate visible. Citizens demand arrest for the driver if death occurs.
The widow Mrs Lillie Knox was arrested in Beaumont after the coroner's verdict linked her to the death of Hiram Knox, a wealthy lumberman found shot in bed November 26. Preliminary hearing set for Hemphill, with other arrests expected in the case. Knox was famed for wealth and generosity.
Columbus court records show the state Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals in a case involving a woman who failed to collect damages after her car was struck by a police patrol vehicle. In a separate matter, Frank Cutrl of Mingo Junction faced a $590 fine and costs for alleged illegal inflation of prohibition law, issued by Mayor McCullough of Richmond. The governor proposed financing a central office building from the workmen's compensation fund, with rent and maintenance costs offset as state offices are sold or reassigned. Governor Davie touted a program for crippled children, noting Rotary clubs aided hundreds and urging a $35,000 appropriation to treat at least 1,000 children annually.
The grand jury will convene in May and investigate multiple criminal cases including the murder of Dixie Bijan, a prohibition officer. State Examiner Talbot continues witness summonses as prosecutors weigh whether to impanel a grand jury prehearing or pursue impeachment against trustees.
Akron Ohio January first line reports a robbers held up J Weaver manager of a chain grocery store after opening for business. One robber posed as customer while the other stood outside. They escaped with six hundred dollars as patrons fled in alarm.
Cleveland January report details repeated liquor law violators facing prison after Judge Walther orders indictments for bootleggers with two prior convictions. Grand jury to probe 76 deaths from bootleg liquor in 1922 and return manslaughter indictments against surveyors of the liquor trade.
Pittsburg January 2 Hy A with the arrival of new years tomes the story of fresh country eggs pilfering. For weeks investigators have puzzled by tampering of carload storage eggs shipped by parcel post from Clarion County to Erie and Wheeling. The first complaint came to Inspector George W. Gratehead who said eggs were off color. An investigation showed that the egg containers had been tampered with. A railway mail clerk, Orton EF Berman, on the Hatt Mora and Ohio railroad between Kane and Butler Pa, is held on tampering charges and will be heard before a United States Commissioner at Warren, Pa.
Secretary Fall of the Interior Department will resign his office on March 4. The White House announced the retirement cites pressure of private business interests needing more personal attention than possible as a cabinet member. President Harding regrets the decision and offered a seat on the Supreme Court bench, which Fall declined. The successor question will be left open for some time.
Cleveland notices report a 43 year old woman, Mrs Pauline Hemig, leaped from a third floor hospital window and died on a sidewalk. Another case tells of Mrs Stella Spry, 28, in critical condition after a failed suicide attempt by poison and self inflicted throat cutting at her home.
President Harding sent a letter to Senator Lodge urging the Senate not to adopt Senator Borah’s proposal tied to a naval appropriations amendment. He argued international negotiations could suffer and advised freeing the debt commission to aid European efforts, warning against armament concessions tied to reparations.
Everett Harding, once publicized as President Harding's cousin, faces charges for passing a worthless check in Chicago. He claims the dated check was for printing tickets for an organ recital, which was postponed, and he expected funds from the recital to cover the amount.
New York, Nev. 26. A white satin casket held the body of ten year old Therpay McCarthy, found slain in her Brooklyn home. Pauline McCarthy’s boarder, Benigra Penderville, a post office clerk, admitted owning a pearl handled revolver and told police he panicked when the sight of the girl frightened him, then discarded the weapon. He is held on a murder charge.
Evans Miller a 40 year old man described as a mail order swindler was arrested in a bank building suite in Grand Rapids after weeks of eluding authorities. Federal charges allege use of the mails to defraud. Miller and his wife were taken to Grand Rapids to face charges. police say he operated nationwide with promises of easy money from gullible clients and had connections traced to Pittsburgh Allentown and Moncia before being nabbed.
William J. Lemp, 64, president of the William J. Lemp Brewing Co, committed suicide by shooting himself twice through the heart in the brewery offices in St Louis Mo. He was the third in his family to die by suicide, following his father and a brother. The firm, once among the world’s largest, occupied a 14 acre southern city tract valued at $7 million and was sold last June to five buyers for $525,000. Lemp had faced financial decline and had hoped to secure a larger share of the property. He arrived at the Seom office shortly before the act and spoke with Vice President Henry Vohlkamp who asked how he felt.
Ada Q December 29 A P criminal negligence charges filed against B J Frey railroad watchman at the Pennsylvania crossing in Ada following the December 21 death of school children. Coroner Arthur Hall asks Frey be arrested and accuses the railroad company of carelessness in overworking the watchman.
Ohio factories adopted a no accident campaign under the State Department of Industrial Relations during September, reducing industrial fatalities. November claims reached 16,459 with 53 fatal claims. December tallies fell to 13,424, with $700,900 in injury and $6,500 in death claims.
Jefferson County reports a rise in violent deaths in 1922 from 92 to 120 cases, with 12 murders and a new county record. Auto accidents, drownings, shootings, electrocutions, and railroad incidents are listed among the causes. Coroner Fr. Rikho retires after two decades, leaving a legacy of service.
Cleveland, Jan 3. Two people are dead from injuries suffocated in traffic accidents as 1923 began its second day. Police say Mrs Ellen Herbert, 74, was dragged by an automobile while walking to church and battered to death. Joseph A Sames is named among other victims and motorists face charges.
Deputy Marshal Chas Dixie Hinn presided over today’s city session in Richmond. A 2500 reward was announced for information leading to arrest and conviction of the killer or killers. City officials and citizens contributed to the effort as authorities promised outside help to solve the mystery.
James Martin custody of Ohio Penitentiary faces execution for killing Policeman Frannison P. Koehler in Columbia. He is scheduled to be electrocuted Friday morning, April 13. Forbes protests the innocence and is moved to the penitentary.
John Dourherty, a Cadiz resident linked to the Harrison County United Mine Workers of America, was arrested in Morgantown West Virginia on charges of embezzling $500. He was returned to Cadiz by Sheriff John Martin to face the charges after being found employed by the Shriver Coat company and holding a local office with the union.
Adam Fonow of Franklin avenue was fined 100 dollars and costs by Mayor McCullough after arrest Saturday for violating the prohibition law. He paid the fine and was released. The warrant was executed by Patty Cole and an assistant and a quantity of liquor mash was found.
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