Civic Dinner Highlights Chamber Growth and Community Spirit
Lucius E. Wilson of the American City Bureau spoke at the Westminster Assembly Hall dinner, lauding the chamber of commerce for fostering community service. More than 250 citizens attended as W. W. Johnson and committee members welcomed the women’s involvement and praised the volunteers who organized the event.
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Chamber of Conmerce
American City Bureau
Westminster Assembly Hall
W. R. Johnson
Colonel Simmon
Leopold
Grace
A. P. Bissell
Sletchenville
H.D.’ Westfall
Sofi
Westfall
Chamber of Commerce
Carl Smith
Meép
Afrique wreck tragedy claims over four hundred lives
Associated Press reports that the steamer Afrique sank off Roche Bonne Shoal in the Bay of Biscay. More than 400 are believed lost with 57 survivors landed. Captain Jouain of the Ceylon relayed distress messages and details of efforts to reach the doomed vessel.
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Afrique
Roche Bonne Shoal
Bay of Biscay
Associated Press
Larochelle
France
Roche
Bonne Shoal
Jouain
Ceylon
Weirton Man Arrested In Red Literature Case
George Munjas a 27 year old Russian was arrested by Officers Hill and Hayes in Weirton this afternoon on charges of circulating anti American revolutionary literature. Seventy pounds of such material were seized with his belongings as Federal authorities were notified and arrival awaited.
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George’ Munjas
Hill and Hayes
Weirton
Munjas
Cleveland
Directors Named By Local Banks At Annual Stock Meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders named directors for Union Savings Bank and Trust Co and Steubenville Bank and Trust Company. Union list includes R. M. Mahan A. C. Lewis J. Oscar Naylor Frank D. Sinclair Dr. H. W. Cooper Jesse E. Cohen G. B. La Van William Banfield BE Mo James Totter John A. Mansfield F. W. Owesney Mone Anathan W. J. Hindman A. Buckingham. Steubenville list includes W. J. Alexander J. Anathan William M. Beall Joseph Beatty Paul R. Bowles Homer C. Cook J. C. Cope A. D. Donglas Everett Ferguson J. W. Forney Samuel Kerr Albert G. Lee J. McD. Miller J. R. Mossgrove Robert Patterson Charles D. Simeral Earl H. Smith Isidor Silzbacher Harry De Westfall George J. Wisener Harry A. Zink.
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The
Union Savings Bank and Trust Co
R. M. Mahan
A. C. Lewis
J. Oscar Naylor
Frank D. Sinclair
Dr. H. W. Cooper
Jesse E. Cohen
G. B. la van
William Banfield
James Totter
John A. Mansfield
F. W. Owesney
Mone Anathan
W. J. Hindman
A. G. Constant
J. McD. Miller
J. R. Mossgrove
Robert Patterson
Charles DD. Simeral
Earl H. Smith
Isidor Silzbacher
Harry de Westfall
George J. Wisener
Harry A
Zink. Oe
Soldier aided by Red Cross home service in Steubenville
Donato Diderio, former Carnegie Steel employee from Min go, after 16 months overseas with the army and a summer reenlistment, visited the Steubenville Red Cross Home Service Section. He lost a $60 pocketbook and three months army savings after buying items in town and sought assistance. the Home Service arranged financial help until he returns to Camp Funston and can reimburse his officers. Citizens who find the purse are urged to return it to the Home Service office on North Fourth Street.
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Donato Diderio
Carnegie Steel
Mingo
Sam
Steubenville
Red Cross
Diderio
Camp Funaton
Home Service
North Fourth Street
Weather report for Ohio amid foggy Lake Erie area
Fair tonight with some scattered flurries near Lake Erie. Thursday forecast calls for slightly warmer conditions in the north and west portions of the state.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
Hines in Agreement with Railway Clerks
Director General Hines signed a national agreement covering rules and working conditions with the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, and Express and Station Employes. The pact, retroactive to January 1, runs through federal control, provides overtime pay at time and a half after eight hours, and guarantees one day of rest each week where railroad operations allow. Brotherhood officials sought the national agreement last summer, with discussions moving from regional directors to the Board of Railway Wages and Working Conditions.
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Associated ‘Press
Board of Railway Wages
S W McConnell II Appointed City Engineer
Slas W McConnell a well known resident, was appointed City Engineer today by Mayor Frank Feist succeeding John Leech who resigned after election as County Surveyor. He starts January 16th. An engineer of wide experience, he previously served as city surveyor and with the Pennsylvania Railroad, later retired but retained as consulting engineer in this district. Officials expect broad support for his role in street rebuilding.
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Slas W. McConnell
Frank Feist
John Leech
McConnell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Officsiala
Empire to share cost of market road improvement
County Commissioners announced the main market road project will proceed this spring with Empire paying its portion. Earlier the village council refused to bear any cost, but now Empire and village authorities are on record agreeing to meet their proportional share. Plans are ready awaiting State Highway Commission survey orders.
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Empire
Toronto
Vilage
Next Week May Bring Agreement On Treaty Ratification
Washington date January 14 reports prospects of Germany peace treaty ratification by the Senate before the league of nations council meeting faded. Democratic and Republican leaders hint that next week may yield reservations talks and a shared path to a final vote with concessions from both sides. Senators Underwood and Hitchcock seek party leadership after Senator Martin’s death.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senate
League of Nations Council
William Jennings Bryan
League Council
United States
Lodge
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Martin
Virginia
Belmont to be handed to federal officer for grand jury case
A message from Washington DC reads Belmont and papers to Deputy U S Marshal Loftus to be returned to the city. Belmont, held in county jail for bigamy, may be taken to Washington to face a federal grand jury indictment for libel involving Miss Josephine Jamison. If Washington proceedings stall, Belmont will be brought back for bigamy trial.
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Marcella Jean
Belmont
U. S
Loftus
Washington, D. C
Blaine Carter
County
Washington
Josephine Jamison
Robberies Cleared Up by Boys Arrest in Follansbee
Two 17 year old Follansbee youths Elmer Haynes and Arthur Thompson confessed after initial denials to robbing George Parks hardware store. They entered via a cellar window taking two Winchester rifles five boxes of cartridges and a pen knife. Arrested by Constable John Swertzfeger at a preminary hearing before Squire D Dick Jacobs in Wellsburg. Grand jury in Brooke County set for February. Authorities continue work to solve other robberies and burglaries in the town and surrounding areas.
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Follanshee
Weks
Elmer Haynes
Arthur Thompson
George Parks
Follansbee
John Swertzfeger
Squire D,ick, Jacobs
Wellsburg
Brooke County
Grandary
Thompson Boy
Follawsbee
Haynes
Cross Creek
Wabash Bridge
Fallansbee
Martial law declared in Germany after mob attack
Berlin and Paris reports describe martial law imposed across Germany after a mob attacked the Reichstag crowd. At least ten people were killed and many wounded by machine gun fire. Noske named commander in chief for Berlin and Brandenburg. Police and guards faced 40,000 protesters. clashes continued as troops dispersed demonstrators.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Gustav Noske
Defense
Greater Berlin
Brandenburg
Mmebers
Industrial Council
Reichtag
Tiergarten
Noske
Simonstrasse
Dry lead ers face slim odds on pass of Crabbe bill
Associated Press report from Columbus outlines slim chances for two thirds support in the Ohio House to pass the Crabbe prohibition enforcement bill as an emergency measure. Committee moves to drop inspectors to win votes, with Democratic caucus and Republican advisory groups involved. Other items include taxation debates, a Toledo condemnation measure, and reactions to school revenue and presidential primary rights for women.
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Associated Press
Columbus
House
Representative Hopple
Hopple
Assembly
Republican Committee
Georges J. Clark
Republcan Advisory Committee
Toledo
House Committee On Cities
Toledo Traction Company
J. C. Martin
Henry M. Doherty
Senate
Reynolds
Menauves
New Addition on Pleasant Heights
Attorney Joseph Pisarro presented a plan for a new Pleasant Heights residential addition overlooking Market Street. The three acre parcel, bought with Mr. Janzaratto, would yield 39 building lots for homes to be sold or rented. Builders aim to start in February and asked the Council to take over and grade the interior streets. The matter was referred to the Street Committee, Solicitor, and Engineer for estimates.
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Joseph Pisarro
City Council
Pleasant Heights
Market Street
Pinarro
Janzaratto
Council
Fach
Keane
Bueshe
Koane
Traction Co to Appeal Fare Rates In City Meeting
City Council discussed water supply on hilltops with Water Works Supt Welder urging two Gould certificate pumps at 1980 dollars or new pumps. Service Director urged bidding now for emergency funds, funds to come from water works. Traction Co filed rate schedule with Interstate Commerce Commission and city solicitor to pursue public interest. Fire report for 1919 lists 148 alarms, $98,174 fire loss, 61 fire alarm boxes, and updates to equipment. several staff changes and hilltop incidents noted.
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Keane
Fach
Schaefer
Melville
Water Works Fund
Steubenville and Wheeling Traction . Co
Levinson
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Edward J. Green
Steubenville
Phoenix House No
Pleasant Heights
Eixty
Harry Moore
Frank McQuade
James Burries
Harry
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Anquet
Hugh.m. Bell
Spanka
Ong
Bell
Chateau Thierry
Argonne
HINES
R. R
S. W. McConnell II
Reeds Mills
Celie Mae Kellberg
Swan Mellberg
Wheeling
W. Va
Paris
Berne
Drys
Inter-State ‘Commerce Commission
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