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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
5
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A historical notice lists state civil service positions previously held via non competitive examinations, now restricted under a new civil service law to competitive exams. It names varied roles from county agent to auditor of state and outlines salary figures and departmental notes.
The Eastland excursion steamer capsized at the Clark Street dock on the Chicago river near 8 am. Crowded with nearly 2,500 passengers, the ship listed and rolled, spilling hundreds into the water. Rescue boats and divers recovered bodies while officials report as many as 1,000 may be dead or missing.
John Forshea files the final account in the Kate Forshea estate in Big Outlay. Robert E. Townsend, government engineer, stated at Til tonville this week that nearly 5 million dollars are being spent on dam construction along a 100 mile stretch between Martins Ferry and Parkersburg.
N. D. Miller was appointed administrator of the Theodore Manici estate. This official action designates Miller to manage the estate's affairs and settle claims under applicable probate law. The appointment formalizes the administration process and outlines the executor's duties and powers.
Lizzie Szies files for habeas corpus regarding her arrest for liquor violation, requesting relief from detention and a review of the legality of the restraint. The filing centers on the authorities and grounds of custody.
W A Mather and others sue Swickard Oil Co and associates seeking a judgment on an oil lease for 616 dollars. Lones appears as attorney for the plaintiffs.
The annual State fire department report shows Steubenville among the cities with the lowest fire loss for 1914. The total loss is $15,197, equating to 58 cents per capita in a 26,000 population.
John Helt and Ethel Statts of Rush Run appear on marriage license records. Frank Miller of Steubenville and Maud E. Frieze of Toronto, both colored, also listed. John Dreyer received a suspended sentence of 90 days for non support in Downers Court.
Squire Downer held Mark Benedetti for court on a first degree murder charge after a fatal shooting at Bergholz involving a foreigner. Albert Q. Albaugh named postmaster at Jewett following the appointment in the locality.
Gus Hempf was arrested for maintaining a speakeasy. The Double Six and the Steubenville Red and Gun Club face charges for liquor law violations. Lawler's Court sentenced George Howard for cruelty to hogs, suspending the term after arranging care for the animals.
A floater was found in the Ohio River at Dam No 8 this morning. Though no identity is confirmed, authorities believe the body is that of William Madar who drowned at East Liverpool last Wednesday.
James Baco Joseph Pizzola and Mike Riglio booze peddlers were arrested for overloading their wagons under the cruelty act and Squire Lawler fined them two dollars plus costs.
Louis Steffell of Bradley said he became baldheaded wearing a German army helmet and did not want to go back. He applied for his first papers seven years ago but held them too long and had to start over again.
Governor Willis named a diverse new state agricultural board today. Members include Dr. W. J. Kaie gan of Cincinnati, John Begg of Columbus Grove, Don R. Acklin of Perrysburg, Branson of Cadiz, D. Bunnell of Lebanon, J. H. Myers of Akron, C K. Patterson of Piketon, R. L. Williamson of Xenia, D. D. Snider of Licking County, and T. D. West of Perry Lake County.
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