Tragedy at La Belle Iron Works Claims Craneman John Stevens
John Stevens 24, a craneman at La Belle Iron Works, died after his clothing was caught in machinery while on the uphaul. He was injured at 3:10 p.m. and died at 7:30 p.m. after an amputation and shock. He left Homestead a year and a half ago, leaving a wife and five month old baby. He resided with Wm. Stevens on Pleasant Heights and was buried in Homestead after services.
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John Stevens
la Belle Iron Works
Stevens
Gill Hospital
Homestead
la Belle
Wm. Stevens
Pleasant Heights
Guarded like Prisoners on a Strike Breakers Train
A southbound C and P R R passenger train near Steubenville faced a near riot as twenty two strike breakers and two agents rode in the rear car. The agents blocked doors and withheld details of their destination Plum Run. Conductor and brakeman intervened to calm the situation. The party began in New York with sixty men. by Pittsburgh only twenty two remained aboard after being dropped off along the line.
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Pittsburg
Yellow Creek
Freeman's
Toronto
la Belle
Mingo
Bril Hant
Rush Run
New York
Plum Run
Steubenville
tAeners
Bowery
Steubenville and Canton Railway a Sure Thing
T H Loomis writes to the Magnolia press that the Steubenville and Canton railway will be built on solid financing. He warns against weak funding and delay, asserts the line has firm plans, and urges residents to have faith while noting the project is in highly satisfactory shape.
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T. H. Loomis
Magnolia
Carroll County
Steubenville and Canton
Steubenville
Canton
Middle West
Forty GUESTS Poisoned At High School Alumni Banquet
Great excitement in Toronto as about forty of eighty banquet attendees at the High School Alumni gathering suffered poisoning symptoms. Victims included many ill but not seriously, with doctors fielding many calls. Banquet at Postoffice hall featured E D Goodlin welcome, officers elected including Robert Stewart as president and Mrs B J Fogel as vice president. Toasts followed by remarks from Supt Mardis and others. Poison source uncertain between canned peas or ice cream, but all are recovering.
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Toronto
Postoffice Hall
E. D. Goodlin
Robert ,Stewart
B. J. Fogel
Sadie Thompson
Tune Ault
Alice Crawford
Edward McKinley
Pearl Winters
Edgar Carson
Fogle
Lyndale Metcalf
Robert Stewart
Mayme Connor
Francis Johnson
Mardis
Ready to wear gowns entice New York shoppers in June
Estelle reports on New York ready to wear displays prized for design and workmanship. Coats and frocks may cost less overall than custom gowns, with French millinery and Irish American designers shaping major house lines. Long sleeves decline, but innovative bolero styles and mixed worsted fabrics attract women seeking affordable elegance.
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New York
Altho
Mme. Bernhardt
Miss Hazel Richardson Visits Toronto With Cousin Ina Ryan
Miss Hazel Richardson travels to Toronto for a short visit accompanied by her cousin Miss Ina Ryan. The trip aims to enjoy time together and explore the city’s sights. Both are expected to return home within a few days.
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Hazel Richardson
Toronto
Ina Ryan
Embroidered metal buckles feature fruit and flower motifs
The fashion notes describe buckles in circular shape crafted from silver or nickel with stones or cut steel. Central motifs include large embroidered flowers and attached metal bases. Variations show rhinesions with cherry sprays and use of shrapes apricots little apples entrants and small peaches as embellishments.
Bond Forfeited and Indictments Noted In Court
Two indictments against Parney Caniff for selling to a minor and one for selling to an habitual offender, plus one against Dennis Caniff for habitual selling, were noticed. George Hood faced a 350 bond on rape indictment after failing to appear, with recognizance forfeited and bondsman protected. John W. Porter settled for 150 dollars and costs as administrator of Oliver T. Coss, killed on the Steubenville to Toronto track. Other suits against Steubenville Traction & Light Co. settled for damages and costs to change grade, lower tracks, and pave streets.
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Parney Caniff
Dennis Caniff
George Hood
Hood
John W.porter
Oliver T. Coss
Steubenville Traction & Light Co
Coss
Toronto
Howard Clark
J. B. Elliott
Steubenville Traction & Light Company
Death of Clarence Turner Brings Interment in Steubenville
Clarence FE Turner 68 died Friday at his Columbus home after a long illness from cirrhosis. A Steubenville native, he co founded Evans & Turner produce firm in Columbus, later formed Sterilized Milk Co with brother Robert Turner. Survived by wife Emma C Turner, daughter Lucile Lisle, and brother Robert. funeral in Columbus with Scottish Rite Masons, then in Steubenville at Union Cemetery.
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Clarence FE. Turner
Steubenville
Bryden Road
Columbus
Turner
David Turner
Oliver M. Fivanis
Robert
Council
Board of Elections
One Hundred and Ninety-fifth
Ohio Infantry
The
Elks
Scottish Rite
Shriners
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Church
Inlaw
J Wn. Evans
Ross Street
Lohmann Released on Habeas Corpus Then Rearrested Outside Court
George Lohmann, alleged assailant in the Follansbee case, faced habeas corpus in Summit county court with Judge Richards ordering hold at $1,000 bond. He was rearrested by deputy Murray and arraigned before Squire Prentiss on fugitive-from-justice charges from West Virginia. The court noted improper papers but Lohmann remained in custody pending Monday hearing. testimony touched on alleged bribe attempts and board interference.
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George Lohmann
Follanshee
Richards
Min&c Junction
Lohman
Court House
Murray
Squire Prentiss
Aft
Scott Roe
West Virginia
A. ©. Lewis
Bridge Co
McKee
Marshal Roe
Mingo Junction
George Lohman
Squire Griffith
Foblansbee
Roswhith
West Va
A. C. Lewis
Lewis
Ife
Emerson Denies Charges By Mrs Bostetter In Parole Case
Belmont county politician Lawson Emerson denies involvement in a parole effort for Cameron Bostetter’s husband. Emerson states attorney John Chester brought a woman identified as Mrs Bostetter to his office to seek help with Clerk Cook and possible action to quash an indictment against Bostetter. He notes Cook said he was opposing Bostetter but that the board knew of attempts to intervene.
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Summit County
Chester
Rostetter
Jefferson County
Cook
Attorney- General
Postetter
Bostetter
Akron
Emerson
Herald-Star
Lawson Emerson
Belmont County
Ohio Supreme Court
Cameron Bostetter
Mr. Emerson
Penitentiary Board
Banco
John Kerr
East Springfield
John Chester
Columbus
Winn Says Pennsylvania Railroad Lines Race Track Site
Col M J Winn president of the American Turf Association says a racing track in West Virginia near Pittsburg is assured. The site lies in a five mile valley with rail lines and options held by Pittsburg financiers. About $400000 is to be invested with Winn to supervise construction. Plans call for 60 racing days annually.
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Louisville
M. J. Winn
American Turf Association
Satd
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Wabash
Smoll City
Pennsylvania
Col. Winn
The
Gazette Times
Verdict in Lemmon vs Cookson Estate Granted to Plaintiff
After a two day trial Samantha Lemmon won a verdict against William Cookson as administrator of John W Cookson. Jury awarded 2500 dollars with 2300 on first and 200 on second cause of action. Lemmon sought over five thousand including nursing for Eliza J Howard and John W Cookson. Attorneys listed Gregg BE Erskine for Lemmon and Jordan A C Lewis for defendant. Matthews vs S M O V Traction Co. case settled with costs paid.
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Samantha Lemmon
William Cookson
John W. Cookson
Eliza J. Howard
John W. Cook
Gregg
BE. E. Erskine
Jordan
A. C. Lewis
Moses Matthews
8. M. & O.v.traction Co
Canton Chosen For National G A R Encampment Next Year
Delegates from Stanton Post to the National Encampment in Dayton express satisfaction with their visit. State officers elected include Department Commander Marman of Lancaster, Senior Vice T. C. Lindsey of Dayton, Jr. Vice John Kiscane of Cincinnati, Medical Director Dr. Rothacker of Richmond. Denton chosen as site for next year contingent on securing adequate hotel accommodations.
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Stanton
G. A. Rere
Dayton
Department
Pr. Marman
Lancaster
T. C. Lindsey
John Kiscane
Cincinnati
Rothacker
Richmond
Denton
Weir Leaves For Ashtabula To Visit Uncle
David A. Weir departed Friday afternoon for Ashtabula Ohio to spend time with his uncle Rey Ww F. edr.
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David A. Weir
Ashtabula, O
Rey
Deserter Brought In From Cruiser Brooklyn
C B Coil of Knoxville brought in Earl C Fryer a boarder at his home after Fryer deserted from the cruiser Brooklyn. Fryer was reported missing by his oil company employer and his arrest was recorded by local authorities.
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C. B. Coil
Knoxville
Earl C. Fryer
Grave Charge Against Convict's Wife in Parole Plot
The wife of Cameron Bostetter testified to the penitentiary board that she signed a $500 check intended for Lawson Emerson to influence a parole decision. The money was returned, no parole granted, and Bostetter remains serving a seven-year sentence for larceny of $5,000 in Jefferson County Court.
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Columbus
Board of Managers of the Penitentiary
Cameron Bosteller
Bunke
United States
Lawson Emerson
Supreme Court
Jefferson County
Man Surrenders to Have an Elephant on His Hands
Earl C. Fryer, a self confessed deserter from the battleship Brooklyn, was brought to Mayor Smith by C. B. Coil near Knoxville. Fryer is back with Coil on the farm and refuses to be jailed. A $25 reward for deserters exists but is not enough to secure his return. Authorities refuse to detain him.
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Earl C. Fryer
C. B. Coil
Knoxville
Coil
Smith
Fryer
Brooklyn
Frayer
Victim in Fellawsbee Assault Stable After Attack
W M Wilson, seriously injured in the Fellawsbee attack, rests well and holds his own as inflammation subsides. One suspect has been captured while Lohman faces habeas corpus hearing in Common Meal Court Saturday at 9 am. Authorities pursue the fugitives. Lohman was moved from the city to Mingo lockup yesterday.
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W. M. Wilson
Fellawsbee
Lohman
Mingo
Jefferson County Law and Order Society seeks deputy sheriff
A resolution from Smith field based Jefferson County Law and Order Society leaders W M Cheffey T W Purviance and Samuel Biggar with Ed mund J Urig asks for Urig to be appointed deputy sheriff at Bradley to maintain order and dignity amid rioting fears. If the sheriff acts not, Justice Sutherland will be asked to appoint officers for the same purpose. The group urges investigation of conditions.
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W. M. Cheffey
T. W. Purviance
Samuel Biggar
Edmund J. Urig
Jefferson County Law and Order Society
Smithfield
Bradley
Urig
Justice Sutherland
Doctor Rothacker Elected Medical Director at State Encampment
The county delegation returned from Dayton with Dr. Sto Thacker of Richmond chosen as Medical Director, B. H. Maxwell as Pest Commander, and J. C. Ault Wn. Ruddicks and Dr. John Pearce as delegates. W. F. Dawson elected delegate and Dr. John Pearce alternate to the National Encampment. Mrs J N Boren and children visited from Johnson City, Tenn and have returned home after a month with relatives in the city.
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G.aveyne Dayton
Stothacker
Richmond
B. H. Maxwell
Pest
J.C. Ault
Wn. Ruddicks
John Pearce
Dayton
W. F. Dawson
J. N. Boren
Johnson Clix, Tenn
Wm. C. Me. _Kbroy
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Steubenville & Canton Railway
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Sonal
Emerson Says
Winn
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Oil
Bunco
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Law and Order Society of
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