Army men killed and officers injured in Aberdeen bomb blast
May 31 reports from Aberdeen Maryland state two Army sailors killed and several officers wounded when a bomb exploded while being placed aboard a g asel at the Aberdeen proving grounds. Three officers were injured, two seriously, and eight enlisted men hurt. Captain Hall of New Haven Conn and Lieut Reese of Gwynn Brooks Md were named among the injured. Captain Roberts of the Ordnance Department departed Washington for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worhington
A. T
Aberdeen
Army Proving Grounds
War Department
Army
Cap [Tain Hall
New Haven
Conn
Reese
Gwynn Brooks
Hagerstown
Inieut
Carl G. Eliason
Hall
Roberts
Ordnance Partment
Washington
Alr Hane
A. P
Maryland
Kent Gaid
Lewis Presse
Army Air Service
Virginianes
Rmy
Navy
Railway Board to Announce Wage Cut Tomorrow
The United States Railroad Board will announce a cut in wages for employees on 104 railroads. Advance estimates place the reduction between 1 and 15 percent, with belief it will be nearer the lower end. A ten percent cut would save about $300 million, and the new rates take effect July 1, fourteen months after last year’s $600 million increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Board
United States Railroad
la- Board
Third Shot In Cherry Tree Damages Five Year Old Girl
A gun fired while a child was in a cherry tree wounded a five year old girl named Ray Jackson of Me ire. The buckshot struck her stomach and abdomen. she was brought to Napoleon hospital where recovery is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Ray Jackson
Meire
Japoleon Hospital
Winners Named In Fort Wayne Forum Dinner Story Contest
Winners of a short story contest will be announced at a Chamber of Commerce Forum dinner at the Fort Wayne Hotel. About seventy entries were judged by Bethany College faculty, with prizes of 25 dollars for top in each group and a grand prize of 10 dollars.
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Chamber of Comree
Fortuben
Nagn
Egsayg
Lories
Bethany College
Scholara
Bem
Riverfront Fatal Fight Ends With Officer's Arrest
Leroy McElroy and Charles Wrathall, both 40s, fought after rescuers searched the river bank for a drowned boy. Wrathall died at Ohio Valley Hospital. McElroy is jailed on suspicion as coroner Kirk investigates. Slater says the men argued and struck but none expected a fatal result.
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Leroy McElroy
River Front
Lieut Ames Not Blamed For Crash Exoneration Report
Washington May 31 Lieutenant Stanley Amer of the Curtiss Fagle army airplane that crashed near Morgantown Maryland Saturday night killing seven is exonerated of all blame in a board report delivered to Major Scanlon at Bolling Field. The board ruled the accident was indefinable and due entirely to the storm and near collision factors rather than officer fault.
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Washington
A. P
Stanley Amer
Morgantown
Keeean Pumphten
M. ¥. Scanlon
May - Bates
Bolling Field
Lon’ Auras
Matheson
Army Aviation
Binin
Langleyfield
State Assembly
W. Va
Lennlon
Lient
Ames
William C. Ocker
Paul T. Wilkins
I M. Wolfe
Army
Weeks
March
War Department
Sunken Esperanto crew believed safe after Nova Scotia reach
Gloucester May 31. Captain Tom Benham and 20 crew aboard the schooner Esperanto, reported lost in Nova Scotian waters, are believed safe. Gorton-Pew official A P Russell Smith cites press reports that the crew were picked up by the steamer Elaloy near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
A. P
Russell Smith
Gorton-Pew Fish Series Company
Tom Benham
Preas
Tries to recover ball boy drowns in Ohio River
Ten year old Frank Olphin son of Wesley and Sylvia Olphin of 421 Wells street drowned after jumping from a bliff to retrieve a rubber ball in the Ohio River at the foot of Washington street. A swift current swept him under as companions watched. Search continued as friends and bystanders waited for news. He is survived by his parents and three brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Olphin
Wesley Olphin
Wells Street
Ohio River
Washington Street
Olphin
Pot
Wesley
Sylvia Olphich
William
Llnyd
Robert
Mary
Local Man Admits Auto Theft Case in County Jail
John Melone aged 26 from 383 South Sixth street confessed to stealing an auto owned by George Owens. Two Pittsburgh men, W. M. Carter and J. Hefferin, aged 19 and 20, were with him when arrested in Chambersburg and were brought back as witnesses. All three are held in the county jail after Melone fainted during arrest and then admitted the theft. He had picked up the others at Irwin, Pa. en route to Philadelphia. Melone is a steel worker recently unemployed.
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McElroy
William Barr
South High Street
Wrahtall
Jall
Kirk
Dennikon
C. and P
Wrathall
Finnnose Kelley
Wner
W. J. Wrathall
Mohawk
N. J
Charles Slater
George Owens
John Melone
South Sixth Street
Chambersburg
Carter
W. M. Gossan
John Hefferin
Pittsburg
Melone
Irwin
Philadelphia
Fire devastates Central City College in Macon incident
A Negro woman, stripped, set Central City College in Macon on fire early today. The 300 student Negro institution suffered total loss with damages around 100000 dollars. No injuries reported. Police and fire units responded. motive unclear.
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College
Macon
Central City College
jJossa
May Wheat Soars on Demand for May Delivery
May wheat for May delivery climbed sharply amid short covering and late-month liquidity. The market in Cheago rose about 12 cents per bushel to 1.82, while overall grain receipts of 3,400 car loads influenced the move, with 460 cars of wheat among them.
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Cheago
Tribute Paid to Heroes on Memorial Day Parade
Thousands of Steubenville and Jefferson county residents paused to honor war veterans on Memorial Day. Observances across the county included religious services, a Union Cemetery ceremony, and a large parade led by Harry Stonebraker with veterans from G A R, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars in attendance. The day stressed patriotism and remembrance over holiday gaiety.
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Ufe
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Vettrane
America
Third Presbyterian Church
Union Cemetery
J. W. Hawley
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of Veterans
Women’s Belief Corps
Waa
Charles’ Fraser
Market Streets
Coe
Veterana of Foreign Wars Integration
iMarshal Harry Stonebraker
Land of Veterans
Eotton
John Greisinger
Anmibricen Legion
Epaakers
Vand Army
World War Army
Iurega
Women’s Resist Corps
la Delle View
Paurt Street
Gates
Memorial Day parade honors veterans at Union Cemetery
The procession drew a larger turnout of World War II veterans than last year. Scout Master George Barthold led the group as they arrived at Union Cemetery for the 9:20 p.m. exercises. A large crowd gathered for the program featuring invocations, Gettysburg Address readings, marches by the band, and Hawley’s Memorial Address emphasizing liberty, justice, and democracy. The ceremony honored fallen soldiers and stressed constitutional duty, law, and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barthold
Union Cemetery
A. C. Blackburn
Rev. Brown
America
D. J. Smith
James Williman
J. W. Hawley
Rey. B. Johnson
Bueler John Grelainger
Hawley
Patriotism and national duty on this Methodal Day
A dated oration stresses urgent patriotism through defense of the nation’s institutions and the Constitution. It calls for civic virtue in homes markets and slums, respect for the Sabbath, and support for returning veterans while honoring America’s heroes with floral tributes to their graves.
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Ana
Proram
Gacat
Russia
America
Hudband
Menos
Old Street Car Wage Decided on By Arbitrators
An arbitration board ruled the wage scale for Wheeling Traction and affiliated lines remains at last year’s levels for the year ending April 30, 1922. The decision covers over 500 platform and barmen, including Steubenville-Mingo, Steubenville, Wairton and Wellsburg lines. The six day week issue will be handled by a separate committee. layoff objections and a 10 percent wage cut proposal were noted as rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway Workers
Steuben-ville-Mingo
Steubenville
Wairton
Wellsburg
Wnes
Veterans Honor Local Soldiers in Multiple Funeral Services
Military funerals were held for several Jefferson County soldiers, including Pvt. William R. Harshman of Mingo Junction who died in France and Robert H. Lodge of Steubenville killed in action in 1918. Services featured eulogies, choirs, and firing squads, with interments at Union Cemetery and New Alexandria cemetery. Additional notices cover Mrs. Mary J. Kella, Mrs. Hole McCullough, and Child Helen Virginia Fath, with deaths announced and services forthcoming.
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Jefferson County
France
Coe'sa Funcral
William R. Harshman
Mingo Junction
Mr. Haig
Presbyterian Church of
Mingo
Union Cemetery
Robert H. Lodge
Steubenville
Finley M. E
Mr. Jones
Ghareh
Hole McCullough
White
Mr Green
Quinn M. B. Sharen
Quinn Church
Appointment of Administrator for Henderson Estate
Notice records Alexander H. Henderson appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary H. Henderson late of Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated May 30 1911 JOHN G BELKNAP Probate Judge of Jefferson County.
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Mary H. Henderson
Alexander H. Henderson
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
First Community Singing Program a Great Success
The Community singing program at Court House square drew over 1,000 Steubenville residents and nearby communities. Rev J W Hawley led the event with America sung by all, Polish children from St Stanislaus in native dress performed, Serbian singers and the Ohio Valley Male Chorus also participated. Two groups could not attend, and remarks criticized alien agitators while stressing unity and industry. Local reports note a heavy crowd, varied performers, and a patriotic close with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Court House Square
Chamber of Commerce
Steubenville
J. W. Hawley
Eegrereateng Church
America
St. Stanislaus School
OH Valley Maie
Walter Hollroyd
J. W. Stubba
Ohio Valley
Colored Quartet
Shipping Board Steamer Buckeye Damaged By Fire at Pier
Baltimore May 1 The passenger and freight steamer Buckeye a large liner for Baltimore to San Francisco and Pacific ports caught fire shortly after 6am while tied at the Pier. Fire confined to boiler room and sparked from waste. damage not extensive. Buckeye State built for Shipping Board by Bethlehem Shipbuilding, under charter to Southern Pacific. Vessel 10500 gross tons, 618 feet long, 64 feet beam, schooner rig driven by four turbines. Reached Baltimore April 27, to load cargo for San Francisco. Matson Line says it will sail for San Francisco next Saturday. May 81 Buenos Aires Fire on U S shipping board steamer Martha Washington quickly extinguished. Strike of longshoremen continues. non union labor employment rising guarded by military forces.
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Baltimore
A. P
Buckeye
State
San Francisco
Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shipping Board
U. S. Shipping Board
Bethlehem Siege Corporation
Southern Pacific Railroad Camping
Matson Line
Buenos Aires
United States Shipping Board
Martha Washington
Death Roll of Steubenville Resident Harry I Shane
Steubenville mourns the death of Harry I Shane a well known resident who died at GHS hospital following hernia surgery on Saturday He was born February 16 1876 in Springfield Ohio came to Steubenville in 1905 and was a carpenter by trade He was a member of the Carpenters Union Moose Lodge and Marten Society and is survived by his wife one brother and two half siblings.
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Mary d. 7Ells
Mary J. Kella
Ross Kells
Erie Railway
New York
Williard Kells
Wile’ Mington
N. C
Mray Kelle
St. Petersburg
New, York
Atlantic Coast Line
Koils
John
Julia McDowell
Steubenville
St. Paul’s Church
Union Cemetery
Harry I
Duane Barry I
Shane
GHS
Springfield
Ohio
Hte
McFeely Brothers
Carpenters Union
The
Moose and Marten
Air
Contac
Movarb
Paul Shang
Bheritt Edward Fawarillucas
Slater
Bfrs
Rulldge
Hast Sprinxield
Appointment notices for Ohio estates in Jefferson County
Notice records two estate matters. Frank M Ekey is appointed administrator with will annexed for Matthew Ekey of Jefferson County, Ohio, date May 20, 192k. Pete Radakovich appointed administrator of George Radeka estate, Jefferson County, Ohio, dated May 10, 1921. Henry Grenberger, attorney. Probate Judge John G Bellnap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordge Mtadeka
Pete Radakovich
Geordge Radeka
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G, Bellnap
Old County
Henry Grenberger
Nurses Training Course at Warren State Hospital
Wanted young women between 14 and 35 to enter a Nurses Training Course at Warren State Hospital Warren Pa Graduates are eligible to take the state examination for registered nurses Remuneration 66 dollars monthly during the junior year For further information apply to Superintendent Warren State Hospital Warren Pa.
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W.5.h
Wareren State Hospital
Warren
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Ring
Mary Proving Grounds
Dennison
Charles E. Wrathall
Leroy McEllroy
Lieut
Army Board
Barbes
Edgar
Barhaa Faa Héan
Quebec
Typographical Union Ng
W. Wi Fécke Waa
J. N. Holinex
Af Adong
W. D. Dow‘ner
Mary G. Stocks
Tila
Boeke Tecriver Renry Nemith
Common Pleas Court
Frank Dudek
Yorkville
Plaintitt
Wisconsin
Gov
Robert Lodge
WM. Hars
Tores
Gerashin Blow
Stario
Lincoln Atenie
Bai
Starr
Boaldes
Winifred Feerey
Williandry Carl
George Allen
Hugh
Grant
Stewart
Connellanna
Mra
Winnie Phillipson
Mary of
Hein
Fath
Helen Virginia
Charles Fath
Park Street
Clara B. Campbell
Grove Creek
Eplanine
eusmMeRe
Western Front
U. 8
U.S
Rev
Adler
George F. Kelly
Lower Market Street
Jawa
Jupilee Adler
Joseph Penny
Sarah Penny
Rochester
Beaver
Alfred R. Mills
Fairmont W. Va
Bertie I. Anderson
Llondenwile
Arthur Fowler
Florences Rehbaugh
Toranta
Busia Dunn Starr
Suse
Red M
Coleman
Ford
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