Harrison Defends Self in Ugly Charges at Ohio Mine Session
Columbus January 18 Ohio Mine Inspectors testimony features Harrison denying any contact with Representative Hill over miner legislation. He asserts he only met with the State Miners Convention and backs protective laws. He rejects calls for the commission investigation as temporary relief and defends his department’s report on the Monongha disaster. Delegates, en route to Indianapolis, anticipate a tug of war between Western Pennsylvania and Ohio miners over a two cent differential, with official national officer results due next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George Harrison
Ohio Mine Workers
Hill
Columbiana County
Miners’ Organization
Committee On Mines
National
T. J. Toewis
Commission
Harrison
National Board
Morgan
Fairmont Coal Company
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Arson Convictions Rise in State Fire Marshal Report
The annual report to Governor Harris shows the State Fire Marshal Creamer overseeing the most successful year in its history with 72 arson convictions, more than double the six year average. Forty seven cases remain pending with convictions expected. Insurance companies funded the department with 68000 while expenses ran about 11000 under budget, the surplus returned to the State treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamer
Ohio
State Treasury
Harris
Shot at Harriet Brown led to prison for William Young
Sheriff Vorhes sent William Young, a Long Run desperado, to the penitentiary for one year after he pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill Harriet Brown, keeper of a resort at Long Run. Young fired after being ejected and narrowly missed striking her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorhes
William Young
Long In
Young
Harriet Brown
Long Ran
Marriage Licenses in Steubenville Area
Pryor of Cleveland and Maud ale Gua Steubenville. Francesco Algiero and Bianchina of Steubenville. alph Pashek and Annie Nowak lonvale. Joseph AS Peterson of Unionport and Nannie J. KRetlar of Fairplay. son M. Zier of Minneapolis and Jeremy of Steubenville. tholomew Sosnowski and Mary co of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Cleveland
Maudale
Gua Steubenville
Francesco Algiero
Bianchina
Steubenville
Alph Pashek
Annie Nowak
Lonvale
Joseph AS Peterson
Unionport Rt
Nannie J. Kretlar
Fairplay
M. Zier
Minneapolis
Jeremy
Tholomew Sosnowski
Maryco
Irondale Public School Teacher Granted Divorce
Jackman a teacher at Irondale public schools was granted a divorce from RK Henry Se today, and custody of three minor children. Mrs Jackman a daughter of John W McIntosh Saline township. Very little testimony warranted the divorce. Gregg for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woerence
A. Jackman
Irondale
Henry
Jackman
John W. McIntosh
Saline Township
Gregg
Laymen to Speak at Ohio Y M C A State Convention
The Executive Committee announces a public layman led State Convention for the Ohio Young Men's Christian Associations to be held in Delaware February 21 to 24. Speakers include Dr Luther Halsey Gulick Herbert Briggs Dr Edward A Steiner and Dr Graham Taylor with topics on lay opportunities leadership and Americanization of foreign speaking young men. Delegates and paid officers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Young Men's Christian Associations
Delaware
Ohio
Luther Halsey Gulick
New York
Herbert Briggs
Cleveland
Edward A. Steiner
Grinnell
Iowa
Graham Taylor
Chicago
Young Men's Christian Association
H. B. Briggs
Jesse Vickery
Bellevue
J. W. Perkins
Cincinnati
Suit filed to set aside deed in Sharp family clash
The widow Susan Sharp sues to invalidate a deed to Jennie Sharp wife of Bert Sharp arguing she deeded property to Jennie with a promise of home meals and care but the arrangement was not fulfilled. Erskine and Smith represent Susan Sharp Roy McClare for Jennie Sharp and Cohen for Bert Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Sharp
Wm. Sharp
Jennie Sharp
Bert Sharp
Erskine & Smith
Roy McClare
Cohen
TROUBLES AT FOUR MINES IN THIS SUB-DISTRICT
Miners at four sub-district mines near Dillonvale Stewartsville and Barton faced discharge and entry work disputes while awaiting settlements. Vice President Zelenka toured Piney Fork Franklin and Gordon mines as issues were adjusted. Lee Rankin oversees ballots in Indianapolis for the national miners election, with District President Watkins bound for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
John Zelenka
Piney Fork
Jefferson Coal Company
I. B.A. and
Dillonvale
Zelenka
Franklin
Stewartsville
Bellaire
Gordon
Y. & O. Coal Company
Barton
Alent
Lee Rankin
Indianapolis
T. L Lewis
Watkins
Bethel May Grow Into Jefferson County Children's Home
Samuel Purviance of Smithfield has been in town promoting the Children's Bethel and its future as a Jefferson County children's home. A Mt Pleasant farm sold long ago for 14000 dollars remains with county funds, intended for a home for children, while other legacies and sums bring the total toward 22000 dollars. With Purviance guiding the Bethel, the Smithfield project could evolve into the county's children’s home when the time is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Purviance
Smithfield
W. H. White
Jefferson County
Herald
Annie G. Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Belle Brown
Childrens Home
Ag the
Bethel
Purviathe
Yiddish Language Origins and Misconceptions
A brief note explains that Yiddish derives from the German word Judisch meaning Jewish and discusses its misinterpretation as a term insulting Jews across various localities. The passage underscores linguistic origins over pejorative usage.
Health in European Cities Leads Antwerp Amsterdam
Antwerp and Amsterdam top a European health ranking as the most healthful cities, while Madrid ranks lowest. The study highlights urban health factors and living conditions across major EU capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Amsterdam
Europe
Madrid
Little Giant Brick Works to Resume After Strike
The Little Giant Brick Works in Toronto owned by Nicholson Bros. will resume on Monday after an idle period since December. Nearly 200 men are employed, marking the first shutdown in eighteen years, caused by a strike over a proposed wage cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Giant
Toronto
Nicholson Bros
Indictments End for Lawson Emerson in Embezzlement Case
Lawson Emerson faces six Franklin county indictments for embezzlement tied to his tenure as clerk of the supreme court. The first trial yielded no conviction nearly a year ago, and prosecutors say they will not pursue the remaining six after the previous jury cleared him lightly. Emerson, after five days more in jail for contempt, stands to be practically free with little chance of further prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Emerson
Franklin County
Supreme Court
Emerson
Webber
River steamer Rose Hite fires on pursuers near state line
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Rose Hite owned by William Barrett of Allegheny, attacked near Morgan town, West Virginia. Captain George Bolland fired at pursuing deputies after escaping seizure, crossing into Pennsylvania where he vowed to keep fighting. West Virginia seeks return of the vessel and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Rose Hite
Morgantown
W. Va
Monongahela
County
United States
War Department
Washington
William Barrett
Allegheny
Monongahela County
Barrett
Ferther
George Bolland
Fennsylvania State Line
West Virginia
Bolland
Elopement Rumors Grips Amsterdam and Circle Green
Brady Allen a dairyman and Miss Grabel a young country school marm reportedly eloped after he left a wife and two children. They were seen driving to Sheirdsville and to Herrodsville before boarding a train to parts unknown, shocking communities in Amsterdam Unionport and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Brady Allen
Miss Grabel
Wolf’s Run
Circle Green
Allen
New County Infirmary
Steubenville
Sherrodsville
Unionport
Duty of Mankind in Hardship Noted in Wise Maxim
A quoted maxim from John Howland urges readers to bear burdens as a duty, not for credit, and to expect appreciation only from those who understand hardships cheerfully. The saying frames duty, resilience, and stoic conduct as civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howland
Sheriff Leaves Key to Cuffs Behind on Prison Run
Jefferson county sheriff transporting William Young, a one year convict for shooting to wound, discovered he left the handcuff key at home. At the penitentiary, a deputy warden helped, and a key was found in the warden's collection to unlock the cuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorkes
Columbus
Willian Young
Iment
Colmbus Press
Jefferson County
William Young
Furnace man falls thirty feet at La Belle Iron Works
Joseph Polish, a farnage worker at La Belle Iron Works, plunged thirty feet Monday morning and was taken to Gill hospital with bruises and a head wound. doctors report injuries not serious. A foreign worker injured Sunday evening when his right middle finger was torn from the hand in a drilling machine. no amputation was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Polish
Farnage
la Belle Iron Works
Gill Hospital
Laughlin
Prominent Moy Usville Man Returns Home
Andrew J. Seamonye, once a leading cigar maker in Moy Usville West Virginia, vanished for seven to eight weeks then reappeared Sunday near El Paso. He says financial troubles forced him to Texas to seek his brothers aid to settle creditors. Once feared to have harmed himself, he is hopeful to repay debts and rebuild. He remains a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Seamonye
Moy Usville
W. Va
el Pasoyori
Texas
Seamon
Accident to Attorney J C Bigger on Saturday Evening
Attorney J Carl Bigger suffered a serious right ankle fracture after slipping on an icy Washington Street pavement near Court Street Saturday shortly after 7 pm. He was aided to a sitting position and rushed to Gill Hose Vital hospital where Dr Laughlin attended him. he will remain at home during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Bigger
Bigger
Gill Hose Vital
Dr. Laughlin
Tim
Washington Street
Court Street
Yissers By
Missing Man Harris C Kramer Reported Safe
Harris C Kramer superintendent of New Cumberland Water and Light Company, missing since last Sunday week, has been located in Fort Dodge Iowa by a telegram from an uncle. Relatives and wife are relieved. a reward had been offered for information. Details expected in a family letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris C. Kramer
New Cumberland Water and Light Company
New
Kramer
Fort Dodge
At & Dodge
Kramer Heg
Pendenville
Autoist Laughs At Oats Without Hay or Grain
A brief notice from Troy Press notes that the autoist now requires neither hay nor oats, a modern advantage praised as both current and prospective quota progress. The unusual remark foregrounds evolving vehicle technology and efficiency expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Press
Conversation Sparks Between Mrs Spenders And John
Mrs Spenders tells John she has many topics to discuss while he retorts that she usually asks about things she does not have. The exchange reveals domestic tensions and humor in a pointed couplet.
Belmon t County Ex Sheriff Darby Favored for Columbus Police Chief
Rumor says W N Darby former Belmont county sheriff and Ohio penitentiary warden, now Columbus resident, may be named chief of police. Mayor Bond, his ally, hopes to replace the current chief. The story has not appeared in Columbus papers, but Belmont friends would welcome the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Darby
Belmont County
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Bond
Darby
Columbus of Ohio
Big Fire at McDonald Destroys Federal Supply Co Building
A Friday morning blaze in McDonald on the Pan Handle leveled the Federal Supply Co building owned by Pittsburg Coal Co, with a reported loss of 60000. Residents including Desire Thomassy family endured smoke while escaping in night attire. The blast from powder in the basement shook the borough as fires spread to nearby Oil Well Supply and a restaurant. two families and several workers escaped unharmed. The burned structure, valued at 25000, housed stock and papers, with Mr Thomassy facing about 1890 in losses and no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Federal Supply Cos
Desire Thomassy
A. D. Young
Carnegie
Thomassy
Pittsburg Coal Company
Mr. Thomessy
Federal Supply Co
G. K. Colebourn
John Walliam
Oil Well Supply Co
Foraker Taft quarrel sparks presidential politick winds
An Ohio reflection on Senator Foraker and Secretary Taft exposes a tangled feud with President Roosevelt's role reexamined. Questions arise about who prompted actions, who should apologize, and whether earlier claims of interference were accurate amid shifting loyalties. The piece hints at a broader political rift in early 20th century party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benson Foraker
Washington
William H. Taft
Taft
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Foraker
Roosevelt
Ming
Murray H Crane
Rate
White House
Lenop Crane
Senator Foraker
Oraker
Foraker Taft clash reshapes Ohio Republican scene
The piece analyzes Secretary Taft's refusal to back Foraker as part of a proposed trade for Senate control and a Taft presidency. It notes Taft's stance against bargaining, Foraker's reaction, and Roosevelt's expressed absolution, signaling a weakened Ohio GOP amid party turmoil and a wave of discontent. The Cincinnati Enquirer’s James Faulkner weighs in on the state’s political mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Foraker
Senate
Ohio
Congressman Burton
Senator Foraker
Burton
Roosevelt
Indiana
Pennsylvania
State Central Committee
Holmes County
Brown
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hierald-Star
James Faulkner
Columbus
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Frederick Former City Resident
Mrs Elizabeth Frederick 83 former city resident died January 9 1908 at 3 p m at her daughter Coral Frederick's home in Cleveland. She lived in Annapolis Liverpool Steubenville and Cleveland and was a Presbyterian lifelong. Funeral held Tuesday at eleven o clock burial in the Annapolis family cemetery beside her mother and sisters. She was the last of her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Frederick
Coral Frederick
Cleveland
Frederick
Annapolis
Liverpool
Steubenville
Annanvelis
Mrs Bridget Shanahan Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Bridget Shanahan wife of Jamies S Shanahan entered into rest at North Wheeling Hospital on Thursday morning after a brief illness. The death leaves her husband and a family of relatives and friends to mourn. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Shanahan
Bridget
Jamies S. Shanashan
North Wheeling Hospital
Devoted Wife and Mother Dies After Prolonged Illness
The obituary notes the death of a woman after a long illness with anemia. She was a devoted wife and mother of daughter Marie and a devout St. Peter's parishioner. Survived by husband Patrick Burke, parents Mary and Patrick Burke, three sisters Mary Kate Ara bella and Martin Burke, and one brother. Remains brought to 717 North Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pital
Herister
Miss Burke
North Seventh Street
Marie
Patrick
Mary Burke
Mary
Kate Arabella
Martin Burke
St. Peter's Church
Mrs Virginia Davison Brownlee dies at home
Mrs Virginia Davison Brownlee widow of John W Brownlee dies at her parents home on Knoxville road above Aliciana at 9:05 p m aged 20 years 7 months after four and a half months of illness survived by husband a five month old daughter Evelyn Dorsey and parents Robert C and Emma L Davison sister Ruth E and brothers Harry L Dohrman James W and Frank R Davison Funeral details not provided Also notes Robert V Hampson prominent Mason of Ohio dies at Salem with funeral Friday and Knights Templar expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Davison Brownlee
Virginia Davison
John W. Brownlee
Robert C
Emma L. Davison
Knoxville Road
Alikanna
Brownlee
Evelyn Dorsey
Harry L
Dohrman
James W
Ruth E
Frank R
Methodist Protestant Church
Land of Rest
William A. Davison
Robert V. Hampson
Ohio
Salem
Hampson
Grand Commandry of
Steubenville
Carey
Pennsylvania Company
Knights ‘Templar
Infant Pleasants and Hoffs Die in Brief Losses
Wilbur, nineteen months, son of John and Sophia Pleasant of 901 Adams street, died Thursday morning. The infant son of Mr and Mrs A M Hoff of La Belle View died on Wednesday with funeral held Thursday.
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Wilbur
John
Sophia Pleasant
Adams Street
A. M. Hoff
la Belle View
Hindman, Mary Mineke, Dies After Illness in New Alexandria
Mrs. Mary Hindman wife of A J Hindman of New Alexandria died Friday night after kidney troubles and dropsy. Survived by husband two sons William and Frank. Maiden name Mineke. Highly respected member of the M F E church in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hindman
Mary
New Alexandria
Wiliam
Frank
Mineke
M. FE. Church
Death of Howard Hunt Aged Three in Pittsburgh Area
Howard E Hunt, three year old son of George and Stella Hunt of 443 South Fifth Street, died Saturday at 9 am after an illness with measles. The parents share the sympathy of many friends in the loss of a bright little boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hunt
Howard E
George and
Stella
Hunt
South Fifth Street
Western Pa
Mrs Sarah Caniff Scanlan Dies in Boone Iowa
Mrs. Sarah Caniff Scanlan wife of Patrick Scanlan former resident of this city died at her Boone Iowa home on Friday January 17 1908 aged about 48 after a brief illness She leaves six sons and one daughter and her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Caniff of New Philadelphia She was a member of St Peters church and will be brought to this city for a requiem mass at St Peters at 8 30 Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Caniff Scanlan
Patrick Scanlan
Boone
Iowa
St. L. Railroad
Deaths and funeral notices from Pittsburg area column
Mrs. Mary A. Duffy aged 56 died at 7341 Butler Street Pittsburg at 8 last night wife of Wagonman Philip Duffy She was born in Ireland survived by two sons four daughters a sister in Steubenville and a brother and sister in Mingo The funeral will be Monday at 3 pm from the city Mt Calvary burial on arrival of train Other notices report funeral services for Richard Coulter held at North High Street and for infant Kenneth Hiltz at St Peter's church with Rev Powers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Duffy
Philip Duffy
Pittsburg
Butler St
Duffy
Ireland
James
Philip, Jr
Margaret
Julia May
Eleanor
Steubenville
John Ash
Chas, McMillin
Mingo
Mt. Calvary
Richard Coulter
North High Street
Wersely
Foster
Robert Counter
John B. Desilvey
Thomas M. Desilvey
Samuel C. Bowes
Flora I. Peters
George. Fraley
James Acker
Orville Jennings
R. C. Bowman
Chis. Kenneth
Chis. Kenneth, Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hiltz
St. Peter's Church
Father Powers
Heir to Munons Quits Home for Night Clerk Job
Arthur Hoeberlein, four months night clerk at the Central hotel in Canacay, travels to Brooklyn where his dying millionaire brewery father resides. He left home after a spring quarrel, worked at a new local brewery, was fired after a dispute with the brewmaster, then took a night clerk position offered by a landlord to make a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munons
Arthur Hoeberlein
Central Hotel
Canacay
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hoeberlein
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Fhiyue
Marshal’s Office
WM. Young
Desperado
Long
DEL
Aware, Ohio
Y. M
C. A
Susan
Ber
LaBelle
Man
A. J. Seamon
J. C. Bigger
Fort Dodge, Iowa
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