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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
13
The text presents a patchwork of garbled phrases mentioning figures like Foraxer and Pitranoren, references to a St. Louis fair, canal politics, and cigarette risks. It also alludes to political figures, a battleship, and international tension but lacks coherent narrative or concrete details.
Washington March 14 detectives arrested Richard Cole a 22 year old colored porter at the Dennis dress shop for suspected involvement in the assault on Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennix the fashionable dress maker on the 9th of November Cole is said to have a good reputation and was tested by Mrs Denis who asked that no suspicion fall on her servants or employees while the inquiry continues
The New York Presbytery adopted the temperance report urging opposition to opening saloons on the sabbath. It argues no special privilege should be granted to one trade denied to another and notes concerns about the foreign population and educated laboring class.
The Rev John Heaty Haywood aged about 65 died of old age in Lowaville Kentucky. He was once pastor of the Church of the Messiah in the city and had not actively served in years due to age.
In Lawrenceville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Basler celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary with a church ceremony at St Augustine's Roman Catholic Church. The 72 year old bride wore her wedding gown again, attended by a lifelong friend, and three priests officiated as about fifty relatives joined in a quiet reception at the Basler home.
French holders of Panama stock cannot proceed as Americans largely refuse travel, jeopardizing the entire offer. United States would not accept the venture without the proposed guarantees and entry terms, risking a major financial setback and the deal's collapse.
Numerous temporary clerks including many women were dismissed from the Census office as a disruption and protests emerged. Citizens appeal to Director Mey for reconsideration while the library and forge industries face related shifts.
In Darkorss Montrutat Jan UhL the vest end s tation of the Montrual Hunt Light and Power Co shusted on to es and Prince syreeta woll destroyed by fire at o'clock merging and city witt in darkuean until arratgoments can tea mada with mnother gampary to furnish light.
Prohibition State Executive Committee Western wing led by George L Caen of Cleveland and members Banktes Rabole Kelley and A J Crawford gather funds and plan for state convention at Zancraiin. Mrs Jedwerd Brown of Aultman Stark County dies at home after long illness, survived by husband two sons and sisters and brothers. Funeral at Union Cemetery with Rev Millar officiating. pallbearers listed.
Real estate transactions include Anthony Clark to Jefferson Raintow, 134 percain Bt Pleasant, 875, i. Frank Murphy to Bachel Lever, city real estate, $400. George Livingston to Sarah Make at Warren Sp. 150. James McBane to George F. Andrews, lot Starsdale, $50. Wallace et al to William McNeal, lot Mingo Junction, 300. York real estate by Quver Harkhure to i N. Danisis, 40. Alexis Junard to Chiurovano, real estate, Warren to, $220. dy Gill to Jd. ky Gill, real contacts, ehry, SLI. Cha ila V. Donnelly to Jane Collier, real estate, ulty, $200. George W Kouyon to West al, 174 aorta Knox tp, dit B. Frank Murphy to diabo Metics, lot Mingo danitien, 30. Annie arson John f. Gowach, land Ms. Fleesant tp, 160. Sarah A. Clore to deseph Al. Brown ini, real estate ters, Bit Bnet! of Jeffren On, to MK Maorer, On acres Wayans bp, $5,025 ely Taylor.
Report describes a humorous scene as Mayor O'Connell pretends to seek the death penalty over a minor incident. The tale continues with a farcical chase story in which a farmer searches for a missing person amid accounts of pestilence and jokes about smallpox.
Commissioner Brown notes Grand Jury recommendations on jail reforms and cost about 30,000. Wheeling architects propose remodeling to modern standards using old cells, with burglar-proof units at 60 per unit, total around 10,000 unless price rises. Plan requires county board approval and state board consent, with several officials and the Common Pleas Court judge to decide. Also, a list of High School lecture topics and a report on Miller’s office duties and travel.
President Whally and majority stockholders applied before Judge Bratue G. Smith for a receiver for the Circingati Sato and Lock Co claiming the company insolvent. The filing marks a formal step in involuntary receivership proceedings amid financial distress.
A 19th century Hospital notice describes admission rules at Gill Hospital with eligibility for free care for residents of a city district. It lists ward and private room rates, advance payment, and extra charges for operations, along with emergency admission without standard applications and staff acknowledgments. Mary McMaster, an experienced nurse, is praised for supervising work and training.
In Sunday city notes, the Trades Assembly plans action for the Easter celebration week. Indicted Sunday defendant Roman McCann appears in court and is remanded for failing to provide bond. The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports humor about a charity ball, while a Canton syndicate plans a large hotel on the old Bureford site. Local bank directors are elected and several court judgements are noted including foreclosures and administrator accounts.
Delegates from the New York Produce Exchange and Wayte and Mendelson of the House of Representatives warn against reducing duties on Cuban sugar and coffee. They say rejection would harm planters and workers, provoke industrial disputes, and jeopardize export trade.
A man named John Greaan visited a saloon owned by Gen. Mormon and, after an apparent dispute, wrecked the place in a style reminiscent of a noted figure, prompting a chaotic disturbance involving the owners and bystanders.
Jan 10 Lospos report notes ex officer Coel Lynch, elected to parliament from Ireland, failed to appear at opening. If he returns to England he faces possible arrest on treason charges. Debate and speculation follow on whether he will show up.
Gov Odell proposes a statewide observance with public and private participation. He urges that public displays be arranged to showcase the event, aligning with the proctumation of Gov Naab of Ohio and urging broad involvement across the state.
The Benats committee on the Philippines approved a tariff provision reducing duties on all Philippine products entering the United States by a specified percentage over foreign articles. Opposition from Democrats led to postponement of reporting the bill to the Senate until next Monday.
A meeting of the Ancient Order United Workmen held in the Probate Judge’s office Wednesday evening approved an entertainment at Turner Hall on Tuesday night. Robert Love was named chairman of the committee and a series of subcommittees were formed for programme decorations advertising invitations and other details with numerous members listed.
The ladies of St. Pauls Church featured a choir banquet last evening at the parish houses, praised as a record effort with turkey, ice cream, and candies from Mr and Mrs Charles White. Rector Rev Gi W drickle commended the choir’s progress and hoped for better things ahead as Prof. sod Matlack and others provided details of the event. The date noted is March 30.
The wedding of William Williame of Steubenville to Laura Dalzell of Wheeling occurred Wednesday evening at the Dalzell residence. Rev J D Moffat officiated. guests numbered about thirty. The bride wore white tulle, veil, and a lavish decor, with Miss Emily Roy Pollack as maid of honor and George Centre as best man. The couple departed for their honeymoon and will reside at 107 South Penn Street, Wheeling. Notable attendees included Diane Day and Mary Ventherall among others.
A garbled report notes a proclamation to muzzle all logs both good and bad and mentions colonial era style events. It reports various mishaps including a ferry conveyor stuck at Martin's Ferry for eighteen hours with several tram cars aboard. Other items reference court duties, an injury at a brick works, a quarrel leading to a brick being thrown, and a jail cell incident.
The coroner's inquest concludes that the majority of the 17 victims die from skull fractures. The proceedings note severe head injuries as the cause of death in most cases examined.
Prominent Virginian Gead Huntlogton West Virginia January 16. Sturgess E B Jacobs a well known lawyer and former Roanoke mayor was found dead in the river here. Friends think he fell from a steamboat with Lee Meloy at Parkersburg as the last person he met.
The Initial opening of Parliament by King Edward today featured a grand pageant. Buildings along the procession route were filled with fashionable crowds as the royal party, including Queen Alexandra, rode in the golden coach drawn by eight horses. The King read his speech noting with regret the unresolved war in South Africa.
A local tragedy involving Kom Loek and Vincens Viariak with three children is regarded not as a family quarrel but a calculated murder by an outsider with family ties. Police seek boarder G Luski vatii! as a suspect amid unclear traces.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a small civic item with unclear names and dates. No verifiable actions or outcomes are readable beyond a January timeframe and a board reference. Further readable details are required to produce a proper summary.
The River runs clear with minimal ice as probate proceedings discuss Elizebath Bryson's will in Knox township. A local administrator plans private sale of Lobiater Penville property and Moane farm desks may be cloned for housing on easy terms. A Pittsburg contact oversees the matter while bank and trust concerns surface.
The notice records the drowning of Jack P. Phelpe at Kent Liverpool Ohio on January 12, 1904. It lists a physical description, age thirty three, and directs any accompanying body to contact R. W. Phelps in Williamsport West Virginia. The text also mentions local residents and events surrounding the Brillians school community and earlier actions related to public health and smallpox.
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