Bloody chapter of sad accidents on local rails
A farm hand John Stills near New Alexandria was fatally struck while walking tracks near Gould's station. He sidestepped one train and was hit by a passenger train, dying 7 to 8:30 pm after being taken to Gilt hospital. He leaves parents Jacob and Catherine and several siblings. Oliver Linn a Carnegie Steel Works brakeman died suddenly of heart failure on duty near Martin's Ferry. He left a wife, daughter Jessie, four sons Pearl Frank Roy Harry and a mother. Funeral for Stills planned Tuesday near New Alexandria. Linn to be buried in Union cemetery Saintberg.
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John Stills
New Alexandria
Gould
Mr. Sills
Mingo
Stewhenville
Silla
Jacob
Catherine Stills
Ela
Harriet Sule
Steafhenville
Mary Flewicker
Hast Springfield
Minnie Chambee
Annie Barnes
Cleveland
William
Sidio
Mr. Stills
New Alea
Oliver Linn
Carnegie Steel Works
Ty, MecMillen
North HM
Deccaged
Martin's Ferry
Jessie
Pearl
Frank
Roy
Harry
R. N. Large
Free Methodists
Peeren
Union Cemetery
Stenberg
Fatally Hurt man named Edward Barnes injures near Pan Handle station
Edward Barnes or Bonner, 29, was badly hurt Sunday at 10:50 near Pan Handle station while trying to board freight cars. He fell and was struck by a wheel, thrown clear, then unconscious before ambulance transport to Gill hospital. He regained consciousness and gave his name as Edward Kernes of Rankin Pa. Doctors report four ribs broken on the right, partial spinal dislocation, and internal injuries. township trustees contacted his Rankin family for care.
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Edward Barnes
Bonner
Pan Handle
Wat Aimstom
Gill Hospital
Edward Kernes
Second Street
Rankin, Pa
Fitreimma
Rankin
Boy Killed by Freight Train Near Jewett
A young son of Robert Pell of Jewett Ohio was struck and killed by a Pan Handle freight train near Jewett Station on Saturday. The boy, a grandson of Deacon W. Bell of this city, died instantly with a mangled body. A telegram notifying the father, who is in Texas, was sent, and he is hurrying home for the funeral. Deacon Bell was informed Saturday evening.
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Robert Pell
Jewett Ohio
Jewett Station
Deacon W. Bell
Texas
D. W. Bell
Serious Accident Injures Superintendent Jumping From Car
Superintendent HM Stiff of the Brad ley mine in the United States Doal company was seriously hurt Sunday afternoon when he jumped from a moving car on the Steubensite Wheeline Traction line below Mingo Junction. He had been in Stenhengill and rode a street car toward the 4 40 pm Wabash train to Smithfield. At the Wabash trestle below Mingo he leapt, his left leg breaking above the ankle. he was taken to Steubenville and to the hospital for treatment and will be laid up for some time.
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HM Stiff
Bradley
United Sates Doa
Steubensite & Wheeline Traction Company
Hue
Mingo Junction
Stenhengill
Smithfield
Mingo
Steahenville
Gibsepital
Coal Miner William Simpson Killed At Scio Ride
William Simpson, a coal miner from Amsterdam, fell between freight cars Saturday at Scio while riding the train. He had returned from strike duty and answered a letter from his wife about the strike resuming. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Wiliam Simpson
Amsterdam
Scio
Conference prep as Wheeling talks mobilize miners
Leaders of the Ohio operators and southern subdistrict groups plan meetings Monday and Tuesday to choose delegates for a Wheeling conference. Reports say Troll Coal may break away to start new mines in St Clairsville, with United States Coal Company undecided and Rebey Coal near Adena weighing a stand against an agreement. observers expect a settlement and mines operating by next Monday.
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Wheeling
Andrew R. Watkins
Lee Rankin
W. I. Greene
Vicw Presdent D. Hf. Sullivan
Ohio
T. L. Lewis
Bouard
Troll Coal Company
St. Clairaville
Ohio Operators’ Association
United States Coal Company
Rebey Coal Company
Adena
Pet
Ohio Politics and Ex Senators Mentioned by Belmont Chronicle
The Belmont Chronicle notes that politics in Ohio would benefit more from ex Senators than current ones, with Depew and Platt leading a prominent list. The comment reflects a view that former lawmakers hold greater sway or value than ongoing officials.
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US 8
Depew
Platt
Belmont Chronicle
Will Do It The papers urge citizen action in campaigns
Freeport Press argues that campaigns will be shaped by corporate donations and calls on every citizen to read and post their own views before the people and the reeves to reduce reliance on fiery rhetoric.
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Freeport Press
Foulers Defend Against Beef Scandal Criticism
Chairman Wadsworth of the House agricultural committee argues against fouling the American nest amid the Chicago stockyards beef scandal. He questions who is responsible for the filth in meat handling, whether the packers or the two commissioners who exposed the conditions.
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Wadsworth
Agricultural Committee of the
House of Representatives
Chicago Stoe
Wall Street
Political chat on Ohio lieutenant governor appointment
Washington notes discuss General Hollingsworth of Cadiz as a possible pick for Ohio lieutenant governor amid Harris age concerns. The piece recalls Harding and Dick Foraker influence, pending state dynamics, with mentions of political history, ambitions, and calls for unity. A July 4th soldiers picnic plan in Mingo Meadow is noted with events and a sham battle.
Two Murders Reported in Washington County Saturday Night
Joseph Simpson a coal miner from eastern Ohio was found under a car beside the Pan Handle railroad at Burgettstown around 6 am Sunday. He died from blows to the head and breast his pockets emptied and a cipher pocketbook nearby. In Independence Washington County Michael Prebska a Slav coal miner was shot sliced and his body placed in the Craighead tunnel on the Wabash railroad. He had quarreled with Frank Nistar who is suspected of the murder and has escaped with a warrant issued.
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Pendence
Joseph Simpson
Ohio
Burgettstown
Independence
Washington County
Michael Prebska
Craighead
Independence Township
Frank Ristar
Nistar
Sham Battle and Fireworks at Veterans Picnic Alta Mont
The big Fourth of July event at Alta Mont Perk features a sham battle and a magnificent fireworks display as part of the veterans’ picnic. The organizing committee has charge of arrangements and plans activities for attendees.
The School Questions Comprehensive Quiz by Subject
A catalog of questions spanning geography writing history and civil government grammar English apparatus drawing arithmetic theory and practice and music, challenging students on world regions river valleys political origins education and linguistic topics with tasks on penmanship syntax physiology and measurement.
1908 Campaign Faces New Issues in Railroads and Trusts
The 1908 campaign will likely raise fresh topics on government control of railroads and regulation of major trusts including beef coal sugar and standard monopoly. It questions where Republicans stand with President Roosevelt as leaders seek a platform. If Senator Foraker is endorsed he could push a platform opposing Roosevelt’s administration in Ohio.
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Beef Trust
Coal Trust
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
the Chronicle
Republican Party of
Suit Brought Over Deed From Amelia Wind to Margaret Wind
In Steubenville a multi-plaintiff suit seeks to void a deed from Amelia Wind to Margaret Wind on fraud grounds. Plaintiffs claim Amelia, under narcotics and liquor influence, lacked capacity when conveying property bought 1902, with Margaret and kin allegedly coercing the transfer for $1000. They seek a receiver and injunction against Margaret Wind and assert liens by John McClare and August Floto amid claims of coercion and mis representation.
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Mabel Wind
Wind
Margaret Wind
John McClaye
August Floto
Edward
William Pretshold
Hanna Braumberger
Emma Richardson
Mary Pretshold
Lottie Harris
John McClare
Wm. H. Campbell
Amila Pretsheld Wind
Amelia Wind
Amelia Prisheld
Cay
Jasper Wind
Steubenville
Thomas Greenburg
Ralph Wind
Margaret
Amelia Wird
Margaret Wird
Canbel Wind Tie
W. H. Campbell
P. P. Lewis
Cadiz Republican Views on Foraker and Bryan Leadership
Cadiz Republican argues that if Senator Foraker shifts support toward Ohio and Republicans back him, similar state moves could pave the way for Democratic victory in the next presidential race with William Jennings Bryan as the natural leader.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
Congress
Republican Convertion
Ane
Democratic Party
Willian Jennings Bryan
Cadiz
Ohio man sought for president in Belmont Chronicle
An Ohio man is wanted in connection with a presidential case as reported by the Belmont Chronicle. The notice names two possible suspects and urges readers to report information to authorities.
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Ohio
Plain Talk on Roosevelts Square Deal Split Fears
The Freeport Press notes that Ohio Republicans risk splitting their party by not endorsing President Roosevelt and his square deal. It argues the public values a sound policy regardless of party labels, emphasizing liberty and legal protection for all citizens.
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Roosevelt
Republican
Party of
Ohio
Rtg
Democratic Party
Tle
Freeport
Chronicle praises Foraker while aligning with president
The Chronicle admires Senator Foraker's abilities and does not believe he opposed the President's motives. It concedes he likely acted rightly, yet notes he went contrary to Ohio's vast majority who support the President's views.
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the Chronicle
Senator Foraker
Rindee
Coubtless
Ohio
New Governor Harris lauded by Cadiz visitor
Hon D A Hollingsworth of Cadiz called on the Dennison Daily Paragraph on his way from Columbus. He praised Gov Harris successor to Pattison, noting Harris is well equipped by long public service. Hollingsworth, Civil War veteran, served as colonel and brevet brigadier general and knew Harris when both were wounded nearby.
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D. A. Hollingsworth
Cadiz
Dennison
Columbus
Pattison
Gen. A
Harris
Gen. Hollingsworth Sailé
Lincoln
75th C. V/ 1
MtDowell
W. Va
Hollingsworth
26Th C. V. IL
Dennison Paragraph
Fragmented Opinion on Gov Harris From Weems
Congressman Weems offers view that Gov Harris will reduce factionalism within the GOP. He lauds Harris as a broad man and hopes Republicans avoid labels or dog collars, aiming for a fair, broad, and Republican administration.
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Harris
Weems
Gov. Harris
Harris Moi
Republica
Andrew L. Harris
Vera Cruz Rubber Plantation Selloff Involving Steubenville Ties
Court action in Canton names John T. Baie master commissioner to take charge of the Vera Cruz Co rubber plantation in Mexico. Attorney Blake to offer sale Monday July 16 at Canton courthouse with minimum bid of 19 000 and 1 000 deposit required. Stock sales from Canton office reported at 3 173 shares yielding 149 238 dollars. Steubenville and Canton investors implicated.
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Vera Cruz Development Co
Mexico
Stetbenville
Harter
Canton
John T. Baie
Vera Cruz Co
Blake
Canton Bank
Steubenville
Young Telegraph Student Severely Injured In Train Jump
William Mackey of Brilliant, a C. and P. telegraph student at Rayland, severely injured Monday night when he attempted to board a fast through freight train. He was thrown across a second track where his leg was broken. Dr. Caldwell set the fracture and Mackey returned home to Brilliant. Dan Farmer left for Mt. Clemens, Michigan seeking health treatment.
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William Mackey
Brilliant
Rayland
Caldwell
Mackey
Dan Farmer
Mt. Clemens, Mich
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