Social Notes Highlight Local Personalities in July
Hon J J Gill returns from California and Northwest. Gustive Hornung and family back from Europe. Harry Campbell visits Akron relatives. Several marriages, parties, and club events noted, including Stanton Park Casino dancing, hospital drive banquet, and outings by Westminster church and local clubs across Brilliant Wellsburg and Martin's Ferry. Community gatherings feature open houses, cotillions, and a four hundred thousand dollar hospital campaign plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gill
California
Northwest
Gustive Hornung
Italy
Germany
Europe
Harry Campbell
South Sixth Street
Charles McFeeley
Akron
W. B. Wilson
the Palace
Robi. Moore
Rex Theatre
Harry P. Johnson
Turtle Creek
Helen
Geo. L. Conn
Elwood R. Smith
Olive M. Freeman
Jackson Okey
A. M. E. Church
McIntyre
Ohio
Helen Hines
Brilliant
Jewel Mercer
Detroit
John Befford
Columbus
Boyd Faulkner
Harold McIntyre
Glenn Hess
Charles Bachtel
Wellsburg
Algonquin Club
Stanton Park Casino
Donald Moses
Jean Wyatt
Toronto
Mingo
Marie Esseck
Martin's Ferry
James Frable
Dennison
George Shellart
J. J. Lauser
Callie
Mammoth
Virginia Reed
Gertrude Carroll
Adena
Jefferson County
Wheeling
Cotillion Club
Charles Sprague
James L. Higgins
Martin’s Ferry
R. E. Blinn
Mabel
Sarah Lauser
Niles
Edgar E. Lauser
Louise Langham
Ofndiana
Mary Wylie Hammond
Clinton Street
Goldstein
Pittsburg
Louis L. Munker
New York
C. Gill
James Holton Gill
Beaumaris
Muskoka Lake
Country Club
S. L. May
John Becker
Sadie Mansfeld Welsh
St. Louis
R. B. Mansfield
John Henderson
Smithfield
Hayes White
Fernwood
Bartley Mansfield
Robert Crawford
Follawsbee
Grand Opera House
City General Hospital
Kellogg Opposes Judicial Recall at Ohio Bar Meet
Frank B Kellogg of St Paul criticizes recall of judges and Roosevelt plan for recall of judicial decisions He favors easier constitutional amendments via initiative similar to R and proposals to Ohio voters September 3 He questions how to limit the issues voters decide and notes the police power field is broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Point
Ohio
Frank B. Kellogg
Trust Buster
St. Paul
Ohio State Bar Association Convention
Roosevelt
Kellogg
Archibald Impeachment Demanded by Committee
Washington July 8 The House judiciary committee demands impeachment of Judge Robert W Archbald of the Commerce Court in a 13 article resolution. Articles allege misconduct in coal matters with Scranton Pa Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia Reading firms cited, plus improper financial dealings and influence peddling during his district judgeships. Leading candidates for first place and a vice presidency noted. Two thousand prohibitionists head to Conisbrough England after mining disasters. death toll rises with 69 bodies recovered and fears of 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
House Judiciary Committee
Archbald
E. J. Williams
Scranton
Erie Railroad
Marian Coal Company
Warnke
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Everhart
Pennsylvania
Jjudge
H. W. Rissinger
Honduras
John Henry Jones
C. H. van Storch
Henry W. Cannon
Archband
Attornes
Archhbald
Archibald
Conisbrough
England
Cadeby
William Henry Pickering
Yorkshire and North Midland District
King George
Queen Mary
Yorkshire
Conisborough
Cadsby
Ohio Bart Association Endorses Peck Amendment Proposal
By a 63 to 21 vote the Ohio Bar Association endorsed the Peck constitutional amendment transferring to the Circuit Court much of the current power of the State Supreme Court. Conservatives tried to block it with a motion to recess, but the attempt failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Ohio Bart Association
Circuit Court
State Supreme Court
Governor Wilson Restores Sleep In Atlantic City
After a taxing schedule of state duties and receptions, Governor Wilson spent most of the day in Atlantic City catching up on sleep and ordering no disturbances. Detective Burns of Chicago sought a conference with the governor through Thomas Pence of Wilson's party, but Pence refused to interrupt him. Burns asserted he was there as governor, not a presidential candidate, to discuss the Atlantic City graft case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Trenton
Seagirt
Wilson
Burns
Chicago
Thomas Pence
Pence
Governo
Train Robbers Fail to Break Safe in Express Car
Oklahoma City reports say a Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train was held up near Coffeyville Kansas early today. Nine failed attempts to blow the safe in the express car frightened the robbers away. No valuables were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Grand jury secrecy upheld in dairy cases ruling
Columbus July 10 The state attorney general Hogan issued an opinion upholding the refusing to furnish transcript of grand jury evidence to the State Dairy and Food Commissioner. The ruling supports Belmont County prosecuting attorney William V Campbell in the cited case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Oho
Ourney
Prohibition Convention Opens With Hopes of Deadlock
Steel Pier Atlantic City July 10 National Prohibition Convention opens with expectations of a lively contest for the presidential nomination and possible deadlock as proceedings begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Pier
Atlantic City
Colonel W. C. Connelly Jr. dies after long illness in Pittsburg
Colonel W. C. Connelly Jr. longtime Associated Press correspondent for Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Eastern Ohio died last night at 11 45 following an illness of over a year An operation six weeks ago revealed cancer of the intestines He had served 34 years in the AP reporting span
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. C. Connelly, Jr
Associated Press
Pesaneams
West Virginia
Ohio
Connelly
Lorimer to Open Not Guilty Plea in Senate Ethics Crisis
In Washington on July 10 Senator William Lorimer of Illinois prepared to plead not guilty to corruption charges linked to his election. The Senate convened at 6 pm with crowded galleries and debates over further discussion of the Lorimer case. Lorimer planned to speak all day, aided by notes, while anti-Lorimer leaders Lea and Kenyon were absent from the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Lorimer
Lea Nor
Kenyon
Railroads gain permission for Sunday excursions at Cedar Point
Central Passenger Association lifts ban on Sunday and weekday trips, allowing Ohio railroads to operate excursions. IL. BE. & W., C. H. & D., Big Your and B. & O. announce plans and will issue special excursion notices shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Point
Central Passenger Association
Ohio Railroads
Big Your
Weather Designation Washington July Heat Across East
The weather bureau declares July 10 a terrible blazing heat across the eastern half of the continent with continued heat expected tomorrow. Relief is promised only for Indiana Michigan and Western New York where thunderstorms are forecast for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Fairchild Elected NEA President at Chicago Meeting
E P Fairchild Kansas public instruction superintendent was chosen president of the National Educational Association in Chicago this afternoon Grace Sheppard Idaho was elected Treasurer Grace C Strachan New York was defeated in an effort to place her name before the convention for president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Chicago
E. P. Fairchild
Kansas
National Educational Association
Grace Sheppard
Idaho
Grace C. Strachan
New York
Municipal ice plant plan moves forward in Sistersville
Mayor C N Kimball cites Wheeling ice company price hikes and alleged favoritism toward saloons. Council appoints Schupbach Hetzel and Sutton to investigate and report at Monday’s meeting. Ice price reportedly up fifty percent in six weeks, drawing protests from confectioners, meat dealers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistervilla
W.va
C. N. Kimball
Wheeling Brewing Company
Schupbach
Hetzel
Sutton
Ice manufactured at old Sistersville plant. price policy debated
The ice plant at the former Sistersville Brewing Company site is installed and ready. If the city opposes, ice will be sold at cost plus an amount to cover operating expenses. Many poor residents suffer from ice shortages due to price hikes. In Columbus on July 10 Republicans planned early organization for Ohio’s fall campaign after a Dillon conference with state ticket associates. No state chairman chosen yet. L. C. Laylin to retire after two years. A subsequent meeting with Dillon and nominees will occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistersville Brewing Company
Columbus
Ohio
E. B. Dillon
Fullington
Dillon
Louis H. Winch
Cleveland
Supreme Court
L. C. Laylin
Republicans Confident of Victory In New York Launch
The Taft campaign funds a formal New York launch with James B. Reynolds named secretary of the national committee and C. D. Hilles as chairman. Reynolds to secure New York headquarters likely in the Metropolitan building and have it ready for Hilles next week. Hilles proclaims Republican confidence, contrasting with Democratic platforms, and notes the party’s stance on constitutional rights and protective duties. Governor Glasscock, en route to Charleston, signals support for Taft. NY meeting to name a treasurer and advisory committee with Senators Sanders, West, Williams, Barnes and possibly Vorys or Daugherty. Active aid from Barnes, Stevenson, Watson, and Hemmenway expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
New York
James B. Reynolds
Massachusetts
Republican National Committee
C. D. Hilles
National Committee
Reynolds
Metropolitan
Hilles
Republican Party
Chicago
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Congress
Supreme Court
Glasscock
Charleston
Berkeley Springs
Stuart F. Reed
the Springs
Roosevelt
William Active Aid
Crop Estimates for Ohio Wheat Decline in 19012
The State Board of Agriculture reports Ohio wheat output for 19012 at 7,000,000 bushels, about one fifth of a normal crop, with an average yield of seven bushels per acre versus 15. Oats prospects are good while corn prospects are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture Today
Ohio
Archbald Impeachment Defense Urges Public Opinion Pause
Washington July 10. Counsel for Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court asked that public opinion be suspended until the Senate can hear his defense. Consideration of the impeachment resolution will resume Thursday. The statement denies improper influence in all cited transactions and affirms upright conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
House
Archbald
Senate
Arshbald
Judiciary Committee
Former Sheriff Porter Drowns in Scioto River
The death of Harry M. Porter, former sheriff, was confirmed after he drowned Saturday night in the Scioto river near Chillicothe while fishing with friends. His body was recovered hours later and his remains were to be brought home for interment tonight. Porter, 39, born in Cross Creek township, was son of former Sheriff George C. Porter and left a wife Anna Myers and three children. He was a contractor before moving to Chillicothe and a member of the M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Viney
Adans Street
Elmer White
City Hospital
John White
Woman's Club of
Follawsbee
Stanton Park
Stephen Dougherty
Charles B. McGowan
Kenyon
George Roper
Greenwood
Tigart River
Pittsburg
Monongahelia
Battele McCarty
Fred P. Low
St. Petersburg
Fla
Laura Mercer
Dillonvale
Wheeling
Alice Runyon
West Market Street
Cadiz
Harriett Smurthwaite
Cornell University
Ithica
N. Y
George Kells
May Emrich
Washington, D. C
Kinsf
T. C. Wier
Columbus
Oliver W. Probert
Burgoyne
Lady Maccabees
Angie O'Neal
Euclid Avenue
la Belle View
Monongahela
Fairmont
Jugart Valley
Kanawha
Ohio Home
Harry M. Porter
Scioto
Chillicothe
Porter
Cross Creek Township
George C. Porter
Elizabeth Porter
Lillian Porter
John A. Huston, Esq
Mr. Porter
Body of unidentified man found in Ohio River near Wheeling
The drowned man, believed to be Mike Stritsch, was found floating in the Ohio River by the crew of the M. D. Raymond and placed on the Twenty fourth street ferry in Wheeling. He is about five eight and 160 pounds, wearing blue gauze underwear, and is being held at the morgue as the coroner seeks relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Stritsch
Glen’s Run
Ohio River
M. D. Raymond
Wheeling
Twenty-fourth Street
Realty Transfers in Dillonvale and surrounding townships
A string of transfers recorded in Jefferson County includes A G Gardner to George Farkas et al for lots 34 and 35 Watson & Thomas addition Dillonvale $675. Austin Cole to Frank Janousek et al for 89 acres Wells Twp $3,600. Patrick O'Brien and wife to Dohrman J Sinclair for parts 61 and 62 original city $20,000. William M Trainer to Mary H Trainer for part 28 Holdship’s 1st addition city $1. Sheriff of Jefferson to Katherine Samzenski for lots 3 and 4 Whitten and Reynard's 2nd subdivision Piney $1,000. William J Langfitt and wife to Fred Beck and wife for part lot 546 La Belleview city $800. Langfitt to Fred Beck for lot 547 La Belleview city $806. Ada L Davies et al to William Arkley for lot 20 Reserve Place La Belleview City $5. Martin Laciah and wife to A P Rose for 5.08 acres Smithfield Twp $1. William B Scott and wife to Abram Price Rose for 137.24 acres Smithfield Twp $6,000. Village of Smithfield to Clarence Ong cemetery lot Smithfield $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gardner
George Farkas
Watson & Thomasson
Dillonvale
Austin
Cole
Frank Janousek
Wells Township
Patrick O’brien
Dohrman J. Sinclair
William M. Trainer
Mary H. Trainer
Jefferson County
Kathrine Samzenski
Whitten
Reynard
Piney
William J. Langfitt
Fred Beck
la Belleview City
William J. Langitt
Ada L. Davies
William Arkley
Reserve Place
la Belleview
Martin Laciah
A. P. Rose
Smithfield
Tnp
William B. Scott
Abram Price Rose
Clarence Ong
Local Relatives Claim Wheeling Incident Details
Relatives of a missing person in Wheeling contend new details emerged about the incident. They allege the event occurred at a known local site and say authorities have not released full findings, urging transparency and official updates.
Belmont County Well Drilling Boosts Oil Strike
The second well in a Belmont county tract reaches a major target drilled by Mesers. Fergu sont, Lee and Warner, signaling a substantial find and potential production increase for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Mesers
Fergusont, Lee and Warner
Miner Dubis Drowns At Florence River Swim
Steve Dubis, a foreigner employed at the Y and QO mine above Martin's at Florence, drowned Sunday evening after a swim with companions. He was about 21, unmarried, and a large search party dragged the river bottom with a seine but found no body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Dubis
Florence
Martin's
Terry
Dubic
Gramps
County Detective Raids Speakeasy and Poker Game
County Detective Burns raided a speakeasy at lrondale on Saturday and two more in Hammondsville. He also busted a poker game at the Polar Bear on South Fourth Street where the proprietor and 20 players face Justice Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Lrondale
Hammondsville
Polar Bear
Wellsburg Boy Drowns At Wellsburg
A 14 year old named William Billingsley drowned Monday morning in Wellsburg. He was reported missing and found in the water near the town. The incident is under local inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
Wm. Billingsley
Probate Court Estate Updates and Appointments
Probate matters include first and final accounts in estates of Jos Buchanan Eva Wolfe Pearl Tipton James Rawlins and John Melville. Administrators and guardians named in several cases with bonds set from 400 to 4000. Probate votes involve wills of Pauline Karl John Melville and others. inventories filed and real estate petitions noted. Ohio cases set orders to Massillon hospital and Gallipolis epileptic hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva R. Wolfe
Paul W. Rettig
Ralph Levinson
John Melville
Ohio
George Miller
Massillon
Alice
A. Shane
Fda
Lucas
Guardian
Pearl R. Tipton
Alex, Sweeney
Fannie L. Sweeney
S. J. Maddrell
James Rawlins
Amanda Rawlins
Douglass Tarbott
Gallipolis
Pauline Karl
Wm. McKee
Jennie Melville
Chas
MH. Steele
John Lawrence
Jesse Cohem
R. B. Cohen
Joseph Nachtman
Victoria Buchanan
Massillon Hospital
Harry Crozier
Pumper Report From Berea Grit Drilling in Island Creek
In Island Creek township Jefferson county J J Crawford and Co drilled No 3 on the J H Cunningham farm through Berea grit and report showing a 10 barrel pumper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Crek Township
Jefferson County
J. J. Crawford & Co
Oil Rights Leased in Island Creek Township
Mortimer Smathers leased 160 acres from Joshua Moores in Island Creek township to drill for oil. La Salle Oil Co. operates four producing wells on part of Mr Moores farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer Smathers
Joshua Moores
Island Creek Township
la Salle Oil Co
Mr. Moore
Inquest Finds Heat Led to Eckhart’s Death at Dennison Yards
Coroner A W Davis of the county ruled Henry Eckhart died from heart trouble caused by heat after an inquest into the death that occurred Saturday morning at the Dennison yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eckhart
Dennison Yards
A. W.davis
Police Pickups In City Lockup After Night
In the lockup last night a man who had joined the Order of Snakes was detained with violent injuries. Another man sought lodging in a lockup as it was, and a third man faced charges for resisting a policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Snakes
Warii
Body Found After Drowning Near Glens Run
The crew of the steamer M. B. Raymond recovered the body of Mike Dulie, a foreigner, from the Ohio River at the Wheeling side near Twent y fourth street. He was drowned Sunday evening and taken to Mendel undertaking estah-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Raymond
Mike Dulie
Glens Run
Twenty-fourth Street
Wheeling
Ohio River
Mendel
Estah
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Arizona
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Texas
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O. W. Stewart
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Charles D. Hilles
Rudolph Forrester
Gus Karger
Robert Bailey
the Treasury
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Scioto River
Lishmennt
Probate Court
Jos. Buchanan
Elisha vWemner
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