Fire Destroys Stable at Round Corner Hotel Lot
A fire at the Round Corner hotel lot stable on Third and Adams streets gutted the haymow and damaged or burned all contents, including six tons of hay and two sleighs. Losses total about 400 dollars for the lessee and 150 dollars for the building owner. Firemen battled the stubborn blaze for nearly three hours after discovery at 2:40 a.m. A dog alerted stable keeper Warren Strong, who investigated with Travis nearby. Eleven horses were inside but all were removed safely.
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Round Corner
Third and
Adams Streets
Harry Swearingen
Ed Castner
Warren Strong
Strong
Travis
La Belle Iron Works Expands Across River Opposite St Din Dinat
La Belle Iron Works has acquired the Selick and McConnells farms on the West Virginia shore opposite its Steubenville plant. The move enables dredging space beyond harbor lines to expand operations, with a costly dredge priced at per hour. A merger with Wheeling Steel & Iron Co. is discussed and could precede a new plant equal in size to the Steubenville mill, potentially triggering a new town plan spanning to Follansbee and Wellsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle Iron Works
Selick
McConnell’s
West Va
Ohio
la Belle
Wheeling Steel & Iron Co
Steubenville
Follansbee
Wellsburg
Missing Columbia Passengers and Crew Now Ninety Six
Relatives and friends of missing passengers lose hope as no trace is found of three lifeboats and life rafts from the wrecked Columbia. The unaccounted tally stands at ninety three with seventy seven passengers and sixteen crew. A revised list shows 108 passengers and 40 crew. Investigation will begin today under Capt. Birmingham, United States Supervising Inspector for the district.
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San Francisco
Birmingham
United States
Mystery surrounds Mrs Bloom Taking Off in Chicago
Mrs Emanuel Bloom, 35, was stabbed to death at her Chicago home early today. Her husband, who reported the death, later jumped from the porch and was found lying on the ground. He was taken into custody and will be guarded while police investigate the murder mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emanuel Loom
Hussand
Barryte
Bloom
Japan Korea accord grants Japan control of Korean affairs
In Tokio on July 25 a treaty between Japan and Korea promises Japan absolute guidance over Korean administration. A Japanese resident general will oversee laws and appointments and must approve foreign employment, with publication awaiting approval by the Japanese presidency counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Korea
Darrow Appeals Amid Bold Testimony in Idaho
Darrow renewed his final appeal for William D. Haywood on July 21 in Boise. His voice was husky as he argued a possible plea of justification and speculated on its effect on a jury of Idaho farmers. He blamed the Mine Owners' Association for bloodshed across the state, saying it influenced courts, legislatures, and the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Darrow
William D. Haywood
Dartow
Darro
Colorado Trans
Mine Owners’ Association
Corr
Runyon Pleads Guilty To Theft From Trust Co
New York July 25 Chester B Runyon former teller of the Windsor Trust Co from which he stole 96000 today pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentence The maximum penalty is ten years imprisonment.
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New York
Chester B. Runyon
Windsor Trust Co
Storm Strikes Rush Run Power Plant Damage 7000
A fierce storm swept the southern county causing the Glenn's Run Coal Co power house at Rush Run to burn out its generator after a lightning strike. Power will be out for at least three weeks, with substantial flood damage across Wheeling and Martin's Ferry. A teamster, Lee Prettyman, was killed near Caldwells' run when the bridge failed. Nearby St Clairsville saw farmer Nicholas Perkins, 45, struck by lightning and killed. Tracks degraded along Rayland line. service expected to resume today.
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Glenn’s Run Coal Co
Rush Run
Wheeling
L East
Lee Prettyman
Caldwells
Martin’s Ferry
Rayland
Traction Company
St. Clairsville
Nicholas Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Jamison
Big Hill
Wanderer fatally crushed by Wabash freight near Mingo bridge
Lewie Schrogg, 30, died after being dragged by an eastbound Wabash Railroad freight at the West Virginia side of the Mingo bridge at 5:30 a m. He was taken to Gill hospital where he died at 8 a m. He was identified by a pocketbook note and watch. Two companions fled after the accident.
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Lewie Schrogg
West Virginia
Mingo Bridge
Gill Hospital
Steubenville
Schrogg
L. Nagi
Bedford
Best’s Foundry
Schroge Tlis
Speer poisoning case witness under arrest in Muncie
George Crouse, sought as a witness in the Speer poisoning case at Lima, is arrested in Muncie Indiana. He denies knowledge of the crime and agrees to return to Lima without papers. Crouse had been a boarder at the Speer home and left after Mrs Speer's arrest on a poisoning charge.
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Muncie
Ind
George Crouse
Speer
Lama
Lima
Barn Fire Destroys Hay and Implements on Salt Run
Ross McGrew on the Tohn Foster place suffered a total loss when lightning struck a barn on Wednesday evening destroying a binder, plows and farm implements. Twelve tons of hay burned. McGrew valued loss at 300 dollars with no insurance. Foster's loss 100 dollars with same lack of coverage.
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Ross McGrew
Tohn Foster Place
Salt Run
Mr. McGrew
Mr. Foster
Los Gs
Ten Thousand Starving in St Elizabeth District
Kingston Jamaica July 23 Gen Oliver reports ten thousand people in St Elizabeth district are starving with famine worsening daily according to his investigation.
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Kingston
Jamaica
St. Elizabeth
Oliver
Ohio Showers Tonight and Friday
Weather bulletin from Washington reports statewide precipitation with showers expected across Ohio tonight and continuing into Friday. The advisory notes unsettled conditions and potential minor impacts on outdoor plans.
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Washington
Ohio
Local government blamed for failure to prevent suffering
Officials at the local government level face blame for neglecting precautionary measures that could have mitigated human suffering. The critique cites missed warnings and inadequate planning as key factors behind the ongoing hardship.
Hillman Fire Inquest Finds Firemen Not at Fault
Coroner Campbell issued verdicts on the Hillman fire deaths, exonerating firemen who responded to the December blaze that killed Miss Jessie McCoy, Katherine Hillman, and Katherine Hillman Jr. The coroner traced causes to suffocation, noting the fire's origin was unclear and that firefighters acted to save lives, with several deaths occurring before their arrival.
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Campbell
Hillman Mkery
Jessie McCoy
Ira Hillman
Fieeman
Miss McCoy
Blé BUNCH Of Fast Horses At Hilltop Races
Nearly 200 horses expected for races on July 30 to Aug 1 with extra stalls needed. Longbottom to drive Frank Yocum in an exhibition mile to challenge the world record of 2:03 on a half mile track. Rock C reportedly ran a mile in 2:03% in a trial heat at Pleasant Heights. special Pan Handle train to bring horses from Dawson, Pa.
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Longbottom
Frank Yocum
Dan Patch
Rock C
Pleasant Heights
Dawson
Longbotham
County People The Columbus Journal lists Jefferson county home comers
The Columbus Journal prints a partial roster of Jefferson county residents who will be Ohio Home Comers this fall. Names include David Bates, Homer Bates, George H. Adams, J P George, Ford, John A Robinson, and others with various listed addresses such as New York City and Morganza. The item reflects delays in formatting and broad geographic spread of the signatories.
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The
Columbus Journal
Jefferson County
Ohio
David Bates
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Homer Bates
George H. Adams
Hiawatha
Kan
J.P. George
Rucby
Ford
Morganza
John A. Robinson
Seelyville
Ind
F. P. Blackburn
Rev
H. J. Rose
Harmarville
P. HW. Miller
Caprum
Ida
R. H
Seventh Street
Denver
Cole
Alleged Thief Charged With Copper and Brass Theft
Otto Wascovich a Polander was arrested after a chase by Sharp's foundry workers and police for stealing 164 pounds of brass and copper from Sharpe Foundry last Thursday. He sold the metal to junk dealers at 30 cents a pound, dropping it outside the fence then hauling it away in pieces. Frank Volko, operating an assignation house on Upper South Street, was fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor Scott and jailed for default.
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Otto Wascovich
Sharp
Vascovich
Frank Volko
Upper South Street
Scott
Moon Eclipse Draws Citywide Attention
Hundreds watched the partial lunar eclipse as the moon slid into Earth shadow after 9 30 and reemerged near midnight. About five eighths of the moon appeared dark, with a notably heavy shadow obscuring a portion of the face.
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Luna
Big Meeting of Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
A large turnout of labor leaders and business men discussed Labor Day plans in Steubenville. Committees secured Staunton Park, arranged music and amusements, and planned a souvenir magazine with articles by noted labor writers. Volunteers urged local business wagons in the parade to emphasize industrial and civic display.
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Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
Wheeling
Steubenville
Staunton Park
J. E. Martin
Park Company
Martin
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LA Belle CO
St. Din Dinat
IL DIX Fiam
Columbia
Pan
Moscow
Mme.ronkina
Rheinbot
Uuilou Lou
Cae
Simple Jury of
Runyon
Glenn’s Run
de Mar
Philadelphia
Wanderer
Wabash Freight
Roner
Hillman
Cavanaugh Co
Clyde Kimbel
Katherine Hillman
Katherine Hillman, Jr
John T. Ramsey
Mingo Junction
Israel Humphrey
Cleveland
Columbus
Chase
Foundry
of the County Trades and Labor Assembly
Bor
Stran
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