Vanishing Fleets at Atlantic Highlands Farewell Parade
Norma and Guy witness the final naval review as fleets from Japan, England, Germany, Italy, France, Russia and others depart in a world’s last salute. Radioplanes mark the farewell while garlands drift and fort guns fall silent, signaling an era ending and peace ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Island
Lafayette
Hamilton
Liberty
Japan
England
Italy
France
Russia
Norma
Roberts
Pureult
Yakumov
Bevins
Brockton
Jenkins
Guy
Hancock
Car Thieves Strike Brooke County in Repeated Thefts
Brooke County authorities and Fol lawsb ee police struggle to curb a bold gang operating in the area. The latest raid occurred last night when a box car in Follawsbee yards was broken into and about 15 dollars worth of candies and tobaccos stolen. The bulk of the haul belonged to James Walmsley, a Main Street news agent. A separate theft targeted the railroad station, prompting a company detective inquiry. Earlier, Walmsley’s shop was burglarized last Friday night and two tin plant workers were robbed Sunday night.
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Brooke County
Follawsbee
James Walmsley
Main Street
Walmsley
George F. Scott Appointed Chief Inspector of Dairies
George F. Scott of Mt. Pleasant Jefferson county was named chief inspector of dairies by Rennick W. Dunlap state dairy and food commissioner. Scott will earn 1200 dollars yearly and has lectured on agricultural subjects for 16 years. He serves on the Wooster State agricultural experiment station board and is a practical dairyman and Jersey cattle breeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson County
Rennick W. Dunlap
Dunlap
Fred Moyer
Springfield
Scott
Wooster
Jersey
Tax Commission elects officers for county campaign
C. H. Steele was chosen as President of the Tax Committee, L. M. Leopold, Treasurer and George Gescheider, Secretary. An active campaign for the Constitutional Amendment is to be carried on in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission
C. H. Steele
L. M. Leopold
George Gescheider
Bryan and Kern Nominated Denver
Bryan nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention after an all night session. Total votes showed Bryan with 80251, Johnson 46, Gray 59 percent, not voting 8. Nomination made unanimous before totals announced. Convention adjourned until later for vice presidential nomination.
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Denver
W. J. Bryan
Devver
Bryan
Johnson
Gray
Steubenville
Unanimous Nomination Amid Jubilant Delegates
The nomination passed unanimously on Governor Johnson’s motion with two of Judge Gray’s supporters seconding. Pennsylvania’s delegation first delivered the required two thirds for Bryan, breaking the deadlock as delegates rejoiced. Polls from Pennsylvania and New York showed Bryan leading, Johnson and Gray with mixed votes and abstentions.
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Johnson
Pennsylvania
New York
Bryan
Gray
J. K. O'Connor
Utica
Murphy
O'Connor
Tammany
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Vermont
Bryan Praises Party Platform At Lincoln Convention
Bryan expresses strong approval of the platform in Fairview Lincoln Nebraska on July 10 saying it is clear specific strong and will help in the coming fight. He credits the convention for its work and notes the issues are clearly stated and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Democratic National Convention Brings Disorder and Bryan Nomination
At Denver July 10 the Democratic National convention faced chaotic scenes as William Jennings Bryan was nominated. By long demonstrations, lights out, and drum bands silenced, delegates from many states roared in support while Johnson and Gray also drew loud, unruly acclaim.
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Bryan
Ignatious J. Dunn
Omaha
W. S. Hammond
Minnesota
Johnson
Judge Gray
L. Irving Handy
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Resolutions Committee
Haskell
Oklahoma
Denver
United States
William Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Gray
William J. Bryan
Ignatius J. Dunn
Nebraska
If Elected Bryan Will Not be a Candidate for Second Term
Lincoln Neb July 10 Bryan announced after accepting nomination that he would not seek a second term. He said the presidency demands single minded duty and he would be obliged to the people rather than pursuing re election. He stated the nomination was from the people and his obligations would be to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Bryan leads as Kern chosen for vice president
Denver dispatch reports a tight race for the Democratic vice presidency with candidates Towne Folk James and others in play before a Bryan aligned convention. By July 11 the convention renominated Kern by acclamation, completing the ticket with Bryan for president.
Warrant Issued for Foreigner Embezzler in Pittsburg Case
Marshal Scott Roe obtained a warrant in Mingo for Peter R. Vinaich charged with embezzling 400 dollars from a Servian Orthodox Society of Pittsburgh. Milovan Supica, society agent, swore out the complaint. Vinaich, once a local bank operator, allegedly fled with the funds and is said to be sought in both this city and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Scott Roe
Mingo
Peter R. Vinaich
Pittsburg
Milovan Supica
Yinaich
Wsa
Marshal Roe
Pittshore
Train Run Over Uhrichsville Man in Heat Wave
E 8 Schwab of Uhrichsville was killed when Train No. 10 struck him near Uhrichsville, possibly after sun stroke or exhaustion. Engineer McCormick applied brakes too late. portions of the body were scattered along the track. Schwab, a long time shoe dealer, was active in local fraternal groups and Moravian church.
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Schwab
Uhrichsville
McCormick
Schwab & Wharton
West Side
Dennison
Tuscarawas Lodge
No. 15
K. of P
Moravian Church
Twin Cities
Recorder Myers Reports Year End Accounting Totals
County Recorder Myers releases a full year statistical report detailing values and counts for deeds mortgages and leases. It shows agricultural lands 226 deeds covering 13 461 acres with 438 185 49 dollars, city lots 1 470 816 87 dollars, mineral lands 2 4 957 acres valued at 496 750 92, and numerous other line items including leases and mortgages across agricultural lands corporate limits and mineral oil lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Fatal Fall From Scaffold Under Wheeling Bridge
Fred Yaus, 29, fell 73 feet from a scaffold under the Wheeling suspension bridge into the Ohio River Monday. He struck an iron girder, was knocked unconscious, and drowned after landing in the deep channel. His body recovered opposite the steel pier about 600 feet downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yaus
Wheeling
Ohio River
Yaus
Deceased Mrs. Gregg Dies by Hanging at Home
De Deersville pastor Rev Dr Gregg’s wife Mrs Deborah Gregg, about 66, hanged herself with a wearing apparel noose in an outbuilding. Friends had feared mental illness and removal to an asylum. She was daughter of Dr Ro G Campbell, former Franklin College president at New Athens. Survived by husband and a 13-year-old son. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Presbyterian Church of
Deersville
Ro G. Campbell
Franklin College
New Athens
Wind Storm Delivers Severe Damage Across Harrison County
A powerful Monday wind storm struck Harrison county causing extensive damage. Cadiz suffered a collapsed spire at United Presbyterian Church and damage to First Presbyterian Church tower. Numerous buildings had minor harm, trees uprooted, corn damaged, several oil derricks overturned, and telephone service disrupted countywide.
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Harrison County
Cadiz
United Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Prohibition platform debate at Ohio state convention
Columbus July 14 A single issue platform for prohibition dominates the opening session led by Temporary Chairman H L Pecke of Sandusky. He attacks female suffrage and churches indifference while praising Cox of Cincinnati. Delegates, including several women alternates, hear district nominations and await National Convention on Wednesday.
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Columbus
H. L. Pecke
Sandusky
Pecke
Prohibition Party
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Antisaloon League
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
John J. St. John
Daniel A. Polling
Columbia
McCaulley
J. W. Rice
Wellsville
Congress
John Robertson
Hamilton
A. Y. Reid
H. A.thompson
Montgomery
J. M. Lippencout
Allen
W. C. C. Rispin
Summit
Charles S. Scanlon
Pittshore
Scanlon
Temperance Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Ite
Presbyterian General Assembly
FF. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Daniel R. Sheen
Peoria
Alfred Mannierre
New York
Joseph P. Tracey
Detroit
Geo. R. Stewart
Pennescee
A. B. Leonard
oHme Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. D. Cranfill
Dallas
Texans
P. W. Halmore
St. Louis
Seborn Wright
Georgia
Watkins
Ada
Ohio
Prohibition Party Nomination Fight Tightens
Columbus reports a crowded field for the Prohibition party presidential nod with Seaborn Wright of Georgia declining the honor. Professor Charles S. Scanlon of Littshurs has entered the race as a temperance activist from the Presbyterian Church.
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Columbus
Prohibition Party
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
South
Charles S. Scanlon
Littshurs
Presbyterian Church
Heavy fines for two women who escaped police
Pearl Weber and Mary Shaffer, arrested in the city and sent back to Pittsburg after escaping from the West Fad police station, faced hearings. Weber was fined 100 dollars or 60 days in the workhouse, Shaffer 50 dollars or the same workhouse term, then jailed for nonpayment.
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Pearl Weber
Mary Schaffer
Pittsburg
Mary Shaffer
F. J. Brady
Southside
Thomas C. McCabe
A. C. Byrne
West End
Steubenville
Brady
Weber
Court News: August Ochsendorf sues Light Co for damages
Court news reports August Ochsendorf as administrator of Frank Ochsendorf sues Steubenville and East Liverpool Railway and Light Co for 10000 dollars claiming heavy charged or non insulated wires at Market and Seventh street caused an electrocution at work on April 6. The will probate and estate actions follow including administrators appointed for Albert Thompson and Wm. Dorrance. Bert Szabol administers Jos Odronech estate. John A. Kitheart seeks sale as executor. John R. Black files additional bond. Martha M Cope estate probate. Harriett Sanders probate hearing set. I M Thompson files first account. Chas. Mossrush desertion case. non-support.
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August Ochsendorf
Frank Ochsendorf
Market and
Seventh Street
Light Co
Steubenville & East Liverpool Railway & Light Co
Carlessness
P. P. Lewis
Mary Gallagher
Steubenville
Albert Thompson RE. Blinn
Wm. Dorrance
Ross Township
Thos. E. George
Samuel N. Dorrance
Wm. E. Dorrance
Thos
FE. George
Jos. Odronech
Mingo Junction
Bert Szabol
Sarah J. Mears
John A. Kitheart
PL RR
Alex. Black
John R. Black
Martha M. Cope
Harriett Sanders
Alex. S. Thompson
Adena
I. M. Thompson
Chas. Mossrush
Improvements Spread Across Steubenville Buildings
Floto and Schaefer enlarge their store room while A M Helms on North Fourth acquires a new plate glass front for his plumbing shop. Cement pavements go in on Market Street fronts for Turnbull heirs Mrs M Alexander and Johnson heirs. Mahon Bentz Linehan & Baldwin and Bell property on Market upgrade with new entrance and stairs. Steubenville presses forward despite midsummer depression ready for the fair business rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floto & Schaefer
A. M. Helms
North Fourth
Market Street
Turnbull Heirs
Bell
Steubenville
Boom on Altamont Sparks Three Wells Location
A strike on the Miller farm near Altamont has led to locating three wells on adjacent tracts. The La Belle Company retained minerals from the old Retling Mill farm and found a well west of the old ball park near Locust Grove. A second well sits on Robert S Hill's small tract adjoining Locust Grove, and a third on a tract west of the Means farm near coal workings. These wells are on Locust Grove land and are expected to map the Hilltop area.
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Altamont
la Belle Co
Means
Ball Park
Locust Grove
Robert S Hill
Coal Hang
R.S. Hill
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Bryan and Kern
Folk
Missouri
William Gaynor
Chas
A. Towne
Ollie James
Kentucky
Towne
Burton Harrison
McNeil
Mitchell
Ilinois
Francis
Nixon
Charles Bryan
Tom Taggart
Indiana
Resolutions ‘Committee
Gov
Noel
Mississippi
Cal
John W. Kern
William Jennings Bryan
Kern
Richsville
Proba
Recorder's Office
Recorder Myers
Tistical Report
Rom Suspension Bridge
Painter
Court News
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