United States to Germany on submarine warfare
The United States issued a strong note to Berlin condemning German submarine actions as deliberately unfriendly and insisting on freedom of the seas. Ambassador Gerard delivered Washington’s text, warning that future violations will be treated as a grave affront to neutral rights and will be opposed at any cost. President Wilson awaited developments as the note urged adherence to international law and demanded reparation for the Lusitania sinking.
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Washington
Berlin
Gerard
Hasen
United States
Europe
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Ambassador Gerard
Department of State
High Seas
Great Britain
Erman
Ar Zone
Lusitania
U. S
Burton on War and Peace Prospects in Europe
Former Senator Theodore Burton warned there is little chance for immediate peace in Europe. He outlined five possible end games including new inventions, decisive victory, resource exhaustion, manpower drain, or the shift to defensive warfare, and urged international justice and a neutral U S stance to foster peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Burton
World Court
United States
Auto Upset Near Wintersville Hurts Five Occupants
Five riding in James Moses touring car were injured when the vehicle toppled on a curve near Charles Hartje’s country home late Friday night. Miss Hilda Steele suffered a broken nose and facial cuts. Miss Mary Ginger was unconscious for hours and others sustained various injuries. The car and top were badly damaged and victims received first aid at the Hartje home before medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moses
Mansfields
Wintersville
Charles Hartje
Hartje
George Moses
Hilda Steele
Miss Steele
Frank Worhes
Melvin Rothrock
Mayme Crumley
Charles Frazier
Mary Ginger
Moses Ginger
Sue Davis
North Fourth Street
Prohibition Issue Sparks Ohio Nullification Drive
The Ohio liquor interests back a six year halt on constitutional amendments via the Constitutional Stability League to block new votes on liquor and other key issues. Backers of the initiative deny being a wet group while critics warn the move would suppress a prohibition vote for six years, aiming to reroute the November election.
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Ohio
Youngstown Telegram
Constitutional Stability League
League
Liquor crackdown nets arrests and warrants in city county
State Liquor Commission major J W Penniston and Col J M Galloway led a clean up of speakeasies. Fifty arrests produced forty five convictions with fines from 100 to 50 dollars averaging 300 dollars. Evidence exists against twenty two more awaiting arrest and twelve warrants issued. Government will seek 25 dollar assessments from convicted owners and renters with guilty knowledge. Local officials praised prosecutors Brown Lucas Blackburn and J G Burn for their cooperation.
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J.W. Penniston
J. M. Galloway
State Liquor Commission
Brown
Lucas
Ira Blackburn
J. G. Burn
Injunction Suits Over Sidewalk Assessments
The Steubenville Realty Co and Mary Anderson and others have filed injunction suits to stop concrete sidewalk assessments. They claim the ordinance is illegal notices were not properly served and that a brick sidewalk was torn up without sufficient reason for the change as well as asserting the assessments are illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Realty Co
Mary Anderson Et al
Erskine & Vail Attorneys
Robbery Report Hits Tiltonville Sheriff Investigates Theft
The sheriff reports another robbery at Tiltonville involving a gold watch and cash stolen. Investigators are reviewing leads and examining nearby stores for clues. Local residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to authorities.
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Tiltonville
Big Coal Deal Ends with Hall Owning Hilton Works
John D. Hall of Bellaire completed a purchase of the Hilton coal works in Warwood last evening. The deal’s price is not stated, but it is understood to be in the nine thousands range. The tract sits on a short strip of land in the southern part of Warwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hall
Bellaire
Hilton Coal Works
Warwood
Jefferson County Tightens Costs for Workhouse Prisoners
Jefferson County Commissioners approve a written approval requirement from the prosecuting attorney before Stark County Workhouse admits Jefferson prisoners. The measure aims to curb indiscriminate sending and control county costs, with recent monthly expenditures listed as July 1702.90, April 1112.25, January 1833.06, and October 1079.15. Signed by Charles L. Nelson James M. Priest and F. E. Cunningham.
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Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
Ohio
Stark County
Charles L. Nelson
James M. Priest
F. E. Cunningham
Home Coming Day at Richmond Scheduled for August
Richmond prepares for a Home Coming Day on August 12 with a public reception the night before. The program includes music speakers sports games and a basket dinner to honor locals and celebrate community heritage.
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Richmond
Polish miner Ceiz identified as Wabash Bridge murder victim
Stanislaw Ceiz, a Wolf Run miner near Amsterdam Ohio, is now named as the man found hanging on the Wabash bridge girders below Mingo. He had been missing since June 26 and faced a pistol wound and facial injuries. His nephew Frank Chipukiazer identifies him and notes Ceiz's banked funds and ownership of a revolver. The United Mine Workers vow to aid in the investigation.
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Wabash Bridge
Mingo
Stanislaw Ceiz
Wolf Run
Amsterdam
Jefferson County
Ceiz
Ohio
United Mire Workers of
Frank Chipukiazer
Wellsburg
Chipukiazer
Connorton
Iver and Johnson
Workman
Wabash
Ohio River
Avella
The
United Mine Workers of America
Mine Foreman Loses Leg In Rush Run Accident
Jarvis M. Shawhan foreman at Glens Run mines Nos 2 and 3 Rush Run suffered a severe accident Thursday afternoon while leaving mine No 2. His right leg was crushed between a motor and a car, necessitating amputation at Martin's Ferry hospital. He was listed as resting easier this morning and hoped to recover. He had long served as foreman at Glens Run mine.
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Jarvis M. Shawhan
Glens Run
Rush Run
Mr. Shawhan
Martin's Ferry
Shawhan
Glen’s Run
Probate Court Probate of Ida M Lodge Will In Estate
In probate court Ida M Lodge applies to probate the will of the deceased. The petition seeks lawful validation of the will and appointment of an executor to oversee the estate. Details include the filing by the applicant and the court’s scheduling for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Lodge
A Druggist's Trial Over Alcohol Law Confusion
The article notes many citizens seek alcohol from druggists daily and resent prescription requirements. When informed it cannot be sold without a physician's order, they become indignant and the druggist risks legal penalties.
Salem Ohio Post Office Dedicated
The new post office at Salem Ohio was dedicated Thursday afternoon with Senators Burton and Pomerene and Congressman Hollingsworth among attendees. The program featured music by Quaker City band, invocations, addresses by L P Metzger and Theodore Burton, and formal presentation of keys to Postmaster Gee by Atlee Pomerene. Public inspection followed as most shops closed for the event.
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P. O
Salem
Ohio
Burton
Pomerene
Hollingsworth
Quaker City Band
I. KE. Miller
Walter McPherson
Alliance
L. P. Metzger
Theodore K. Burton
Quaker City Bard
Gee
Hon
Atlee Pomerené
America
New Federal
Damage Suit Against Glens Run Co for $5000
Frank Gawrich files a negligence suit against Glens Run Coal Co alleging $5000 damages from a May 16 1913 injury after a fall of stone. Attorney Cohen represents the plaintiff.
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Frank Gawrich
Glens Run Coal Co
Cohen
Obscure Names from Ohio Notices
John Helt and Ethels Scott of Rush Run Clyde FR Warden of Newark Ada W Meade of New Alexandria Emmett McD Erwin and Helen R Stokes of Steubenville provide a fragmentary roll of individuals tied to an archival notice list. The text references locations and roles but lacks a coherent event or clear action.
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John Helt and
Ethels Scott
Rush Run
Clyde FR. Warden
Newark
Ada W. Meade
New Alexandria
Emmett
Erwin
Helen R. Stokes
Steubenville
Reverend Daniel Boone Berry Preaches Attracts Crowd In Kentuckian Heritage
Pittsburg clergyman Reverend Daniel Boone Berry who officiated at Thos Robinson's funeral, described as a tall elegant African man, issued a recent circular inviting listeners to hear the doctrine of Iron Side and Hard Shells. It promises a predestined church doctrine and sings old time primitive Baptist hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone Berry
Pittsburg
Thos. Robinson
Dover mill worker given first auto manslaughter sentence
Adam Lantver of Canal Dover was found guilty in February 1914 of manslaughter for the October 1913 automobile death of Rheinhold Wagner, also of Canal Dover. He was taken to Columbus last Friday by Tuscarawas County Sheriff Doney to serve an indeterminate sentence, the first man to receive a penitentiary term for killing a man in an auto run down.
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Adam Lantver
Canal Dover
Rheinhold Wagner
Columbus
Doney
Tuscarawas County
Lantzer
River Trip Begins From Toronto To Louisville By House Boat
Pete Ramer of Toronto leads a party including Steubenville and Toronto friends on a house boat bound for Louisville Kentucky. A gasolene launch is attached to the boat and the group anticipates good progress and a fine time on the trip.
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Pete Ramer
Toronto
Steubenville
Louisville
Pete
Wm Horner in City Visit After Parole Plea Win
Wm G Horner, whose life sentence for his wife’s murder was recently altered by a parole board decision, is in the city meeting friends and appears in good health.
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Wm. Horner
Wm. G. Horner
Friends
Warren township invites bids for schoolhouse construction
Sealed proposals addressed to the Clerk of the Warren township Board of Education Jefferson county Ohio are due by August 7 1915 at noon for building a school house on the Deyarmonville lot. Bids must list all interested parties and include guarantees. Labor and materials must be priced separately. The board may reject all bids or accept any bid.
Jefferson County Teachers' Examination Notice
Jefferson County announces teacher examinations at Wells High School Steubenville Ohio on first Saturdays in September October January March April May and on the last Friday of June and August. Examinations start at 8 30 a m DL Buchanan.
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Jefferson County
Wells High Schol
Steubenville
Ohio
DL Buchanan
Appointment of Administrator for Benjamin E Jones Estate
H I McMillan appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Benjamin E Jones of Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Probate judgment dated July 7. Official notice records Lora by.
Appointment of Executor for Thomas R Moores Estate
George L Tewell has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Thomas R Moores deceased of Jefferson county Ohio. Dated June 20 1915 at Jefferson County probate court judge John G Belknap. Attorney Thomas S Jones.
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Thomas R. Moores
George L. Tewell
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Thomas S. Jones
Ohio Beauties In Columbus For State Contest
Fifty Ohio girls visiting Columbus for a state pageant attended a reception with Governor Willis. Introduced by Carl Karb of Columbus, the group impressed the governor who praised their appearance and declared them prize winners. The visit was described as a merry gathering.
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Ohio
Columbus
Divorce petition filed in Jefferson County Ohio
Emma Young sues John Young in the Court of Common Pleas seeking divorce, custody of minor children, and alimony, alleging gross neglect of duty. The defendant must answer by August 21, 1915, or the case will proceed to hearing. Attorney W. C. Brown is listed.
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John Young
New Cheffield
Iimighy
Emma Young
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
W. C. Brown
Ojly-ltd-Stw
Englert divorce suit filed in Jefferson County Ohio
Mary Jane Englert sues William J. Englert for divorce and name restoration in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas, cause no. 12566. Defendant, last known Pittsburgh address, must answer by July 31, 1915. Attorney W C Brown.
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Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Mary Jane Englert
William J. Englert
Green Tree Avenue
Northside
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
A. D
Appointment of Elizabeth Eaton estate administrator
Clara Black has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Elizabeth Eaton late of Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated July 13 1915. Reanse of said County A C Lewis Attorney.
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Elizabeth Eaton
Clara Black
Jefferson County
Ohio
Mary E. Maple
Winnie W. Allison
A. D
Springfield township to accept bids for two new schoolhouses
Sealed proposals due August 12 1915 at noon in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Education Springfield township Jefferson county Ohio for building two new school houses Wolf Run and Anderson school district No 3. Bids must include labor and material costs and be accompanied by a sufficient bid bond or guarantee. Low bidder to be deemed lowest responsible bidder with contract awarded by the board.
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Board of Education
Springfield Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Wolf Run
Anderson School
J. Herman Robbins
Appointment Notice in Roseanna Nath Estate
Notice states John W. Nath has been appointed administrator of Roseanna Nath late of Jefferson county Ohio deceased. Dated July 20 1915 Probate Judge of said County Huston Williams Attica Record.
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John W. Nath
Roseanna Nath
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said
Huston
Williams
Attica
Appointed Administ rix named for Ohio estate case
Estate of Mary E. Maple in Jefferson county Ohio names Winnie W. Allison as executrix administrator after qualification on July 15. The filing lists Kithcart & Bigger as attorneys for the estate and notes the appointment date and county.
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Germany
Dom OF Seal
Burton ON
West Market
Ture
Proposeal
Ioga
Fin
Collec
Ion Tax—Government
Workhouse
Hos
Pital
Warren Township
Oho
Deyarmonville
David C. Bigger
Smithfield
O. Thomas PF
Mitchell
Mr. Pleasant
O. W. I. Everson
Brilliant
Board of Examiners
Wtf
Benjamin E. Jones
H. I. McMillan
Ohio Beauties
Ofefferson County
A. C. Lewis
Kithcart & Bigger
Fairbanks-Morse
Swan-Bower Co
Market Street
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