Dual Ohio primaries called as Jefferson county to vote twice
Congressional primaries press issues as short interval between call and vote leads Jefferson county to have two primaries this year. The move limits opposition to Rep Weems and raises worry over Roosevelt railroad regulation stance at the Sixteenth district convention. Ohio creates a forestry department to help Steubenville hillside renewal.
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Republican County Central Committee
Jefferson County
Weems
Roosevelt
China’s Emperor Dismissed Yet Mrs Ann Holds Weight
A fragmented report notes the Chinese emperor’s status is weak while Mrs. Ann emerges as a significant figure. The piece contrasts imperial value with Mrs. Ann’s influence, implying social or political impact despite the emperor’s diminished role.
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China
Ann
Population figures in blue book hint at empire size
A blue book estimate places the British Empire population around 400 million, potentially surpassing China. The figure suggests a vast global reach and prompts questions about colonial demographics and trade implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
China
Mayor deploys extra police to curb street loafing
The mayor of Zanesville ordered additional officers to deter loafing on the streets. He cited other cities where such activity could be effectively suppressed, signaling tougher local enforcement.
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Zanesville
Wireless telegraphy system for Great Lakes vessels
A general system of wireless telegraphy is proposed for the Great Lakes to enable continuous communication with any vessel. The plan argues the advantages are manifest and would enhance navigation safety and coordination across the lakes.
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Great Lakes
Jefferson County Proposes Highway Spending Model
The county champions road funding citing a million dollars spent on highways as evidence. It urges every state county to mirror the investment to resolve the statewide transportation issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Senate Seeks More Clarks and Aldriches in Body
The passage hints the Senate aims to add members named Clark and Aldrich as new senators. It argues admission of New Mexico as a separate state is unnecessary at present. The text reflects a political maneuver regarding statehood and personnel.
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Senate
Clarks
Aldriches
New Mexico
Reform proposal to limit mail shipments of furniture
A reform in postal laws would bar officials from sending through the mails any articles a private person could not send. The measure aims to curb shipments of furniture and similar abuses that raise mail costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Local items and notices from Smithfield and nearby towns
Dr Kreager moved to Mrs Barkhurasts home J W Naylor to run the hotel by April 1 8 Duvall remains ill Samuel Jackman moved to Marysville Ohio Mrs Young suffered a stroke and is critical Mr Froone bought a modern stone crusher W7B Scott of Hopedale visited Bert Heaton home on vacation Flennekin was kicked by a horse Mrs Wood owns a Bible from 1615 in good condition J B Jones of Pittsburgh visited Mrs Burt Cope Walter Cope visited home Mr and Mrs W Song of Columbus visiting Mrs Vermillion Loyal citizens urged to stand by Roosevelt in his cleanup efforts
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Samuel Jackman
Marysville
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Burt Cope
Walter Cope
Notice of Bankruptcy Meeting for Adolph Spindler
In the matter of Adolph Spindler bankrupt the trustee at the first meeting of creditors was held March 6 1906 at the Referee in Bankruptcy office. Call at the trustee settlement offices if indebted to the estate. Willia Trigtee J A Huston and Co L Williams Attorneys for Trustee.
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Adolph Spindler
C. Th. Vag
Mt Tabor oyster supper announced and local society notes
The Women's Missionary Society of Mt Tabor plans an oyster supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClelland on Saturday evening March 17, 1906. The column also carries various updates from Hazel Dell and Osage residents, including illness, travel, school talk, and local visits.
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John Royce
Wellsville
J. F. Clark
Mt. Tabor
Snowy season benefits wheat on damaged fields
Farmers welcome the heavy snow as it aids wheat after recent freezing. Some plowsmen paused work while others took a sleigh outing Tuesday. A Pre Social gathered Oak Grove school residents March 10 to raise funds for Sunday school. A56 chaos followed a school closure with papers, coal, ashes scattered. an investigation will be held.
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Oak Grove
Portland Socials and Church News March Event Notes
The Portland column records a Ladies Aid Society social at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday March 14. It notes health updates for Dr. Caldwell, visits by Miss Mary Vorhees from Steubenville, and travelers including Mrs. F. C. Campbell, Mrs. George Bigger, Davie Garden, Mrs. Rachel Shannon, Miss Emma Hell, Callie Sindlinger, and George Stringer. Various relatives and friends visit in Brilliant, Martin's Ferry, Steubenville, and Denver. Preaching at Fyrestian Church on March 5 by Rev. McConkey of Allegheny.
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Portland
Ladies’ Aid Society
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Caldwell
C. Young
Req
Columbus
Mary Vorhees
Steubenville
Edith Stringer
F. C. Campbell
Allegheny
Cecil Collins
George Bigger
Ross Moore
Martin's Ferry
Davie Garden
Yorkville
Rachel Shannon
Pittsburgh
Mary Stringer
Mary
Haughton
Bridgeport
Ralph Bethel
George Stringer
Denver
Col
West
Emma Hell
Callie Sindlinger
Brilliant
William H. Rodgers
T. J
J. W. Stringer
Charles
Oliver Lewis
James
Brillant
Reed's Mill Personal News Briefs Feb 27
Ernie Snodgrass is taking a three week pleasure trip through the South. Mrs. James Ferguson of Tintonport is visiting Misses Jennie Leech and Arabelle Warren. Tom Johnston of Carnegie spent last Saturday night at the Chalfant. David Davis and Floyd Hosterman with family left Monday morning for
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Reed's Mill
Ernie Snodgrass
James Ferguson
Tintonport
Jennie Leech
Arabelle Warren
Tom Johnston
Carnegie
Chalfant
David Davis
Floyd Hosterman
Fernwood Social Highlights and Local Sale News
Fernwood reports a birthday supper for Paul Long with many guests. A public sale of William Bell drew a large crowd. Bell netted about $2,000. Livestock prices ranged from cows 35 to 40 dollars, horses 80 to 210, sheep about 5 per head. Various local visits and farm notes follow, including weather impacts on telephones, horse care, pig breeding, and a maple molasses effort by G L Jewell.
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Fernwood
David Long
Paul
William Bell
Bell
Wiliam Burchfield
F. B. McCullough
Fernwood Company
Alva Roe
O. J. Brown
Julia Gault
Emma Gault
John Rinker
Wintersville
Ernest Long
Gault’s
Dr. Springer
Simon Loftus
John Fellows
Loftus Farm
Taylor Long
Olie Welday
Reed's Mills
Frank Connell
Brilliant
G. L. Jewell
Local Notes From The City Last Week
Joshua Hale Cresswell and A D Bates appeared in the city on business last week and Saturday respectively. Crawford McMasters, studying at Selo, returned home over Sunday. Wim Nation and others were in town on business. Lula Bates returns from McDonald after a month away. Summers becomes telegraph operator at Arden Pa. Mrs Work visits daughter Snodgrass and goes home Tuesday. Ardans of Unionport takes trackman job with Charles Harris. Mikels leaves for Steubenville for employment. Friends attend pie social at Grassy Run. Purviance home from business college for vacation. Cortright of Dennison visits relatives. James Hunter visits at Sheiley's. Mathew Friend improving after illness. Thomas Snodgrass slowly recovering from illness.
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Cresswell
Joshua Hale
A.D. Bates
Crawford McMasters
Selo
MeWherry
Howard Copeland
Mingo
Sam Miser
Wm. McKibben
Wim. Nation
Lula Bates
McDonald
Grassy Run
Arthur Purviance
Thomas Snodgrass
Orval Cortright
Dennison
James Hunter
Sheiley
Wintersville News: Skule Play Friday and Town Improvements
Wintersville to host Deestrick Skule at the schoolhouse on Friday night March 16. Burns Oliver moves from his farm to Wintersville. Mrs. Leonard Stewart returns from Jewett after ten days with Edwin H. Bkey’s. Town plans cement pavements and more houses as spring arrives. James White sells farm lots and a new grange hall is discussed. William Paugherty’s death noted as he had just joined the grange. Willard Ekey begins school. Edna Scott out of school with flu.
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Deestrick Skule
Wintersville
Burns Oliver
Leonard Stewart
Jewett
Edwin H. Bkey
James White
William Paugherty
Grange
Willard Ekey
Edna Scott
la Grippe
Operators Bluffing Or Courting A Coal Strike
Unclear threats and rhetoric raise questions whether operators bluff or seek to pressure a coal strike, with observers awaiting decisive moves as negotiations continue and timing becomes critical.
Pretty Affair Honors Two Birthday Grands at Mrs Cole Home
A March 6 birthday party at Mrs M B Cole's near Smithfield celebrated Mrs Jane Lewis Sixmith's eighty third and her granddaughter Miss Ethel Coles. Guests included Helen Bargar Elizabeth Birger Anna Pose and others with letters gifts and a social surprise. Games flinch and crockanole and piano selections marked the evening as friends wished many happy returns.
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M. B. Cole
Smithfield
Jane Lewis Sixsmith
Ethel Coles
Ethel
Grandmother
Gladys Jones
Mary Cole
Margaret Grege
Mary Hammond
Hagel Vale
Edwin Hammond
Marl MetHugh
Flinch
Crockanole
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Jefferson County Ohio
In pursuance of a writ issued from the Jefferson County Court, Sheriff F. Worhrs announces a sale at Amsterdam, Ohio on June 27, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Property includes a bay horse five years old, a top buggy, and a set of single driving harness. D. Jay S. Paisley, attorney.
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Thomas Flem'ngy
Ak Exposition
Smon Pleas Court
Jefersom Cherty
Ohio
Graham's
Amster
Jefferson
F. Worhers
Jefferson County
Jay S. Paisley
Watkins Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mrs. G W Conn of Toronto attended a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Watkins of East Liverpool last evening. The event celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
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G. W. Conn
Toronto
John Watkins
East
Liverpool
Ready-to-wear department showcases Eton suits and waists
In the ready-to-wear department Eton suits in elbow and detachable sleeves, in grays greens blues old rose and black, priced 15 to 40 dollars. The waist department features Indian linen, Persian lawn, and lace trimmed waists from 50 cents to 9.93 dollars. Tan covert jackets—unlined, collarless—are highlighted as stylish accessories.
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Eton
Panama
Belts On Sale Include Fancy Gilt and Embroidered Models
Hosiery and belt shop offers fancy gilt belts and embroidered washable belts for ladies at 10 15 and 25 cents. New woven gilt and silver belts priced 50 cents each. Red Roy belts hot at 75 cents. Wide crush girdles with silver and gilt braid priced 1.25 and 1.50.
Silk Gloves Craze Drives Demand Across the Country
The glove boom prompts shoppers to stock up on elbow length white silk gloves at 1.25 and 1.75, white and black short silk gloves from 50 cents to 1.00, and sixteen button dress Kia gloves priced at 3.00.
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Kim
Kia
Dress Goods And Silks In The New Season List
In the piece goods department a wide selection is offered with prices from 10 to 59 cents per yard. Fabrics include Albatross, Cashmere, Panamas, Silks, Voiles, and wash fabrics. Silks feature Louisine, Taffeta, and Peau de Soie in multiple widths and colors. Also advertised are ladies' washable neckwear and turnovers with assorted trims and prices.
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I. Fi
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Herald Star
Herald Printing Company
All Communications
Beneesd
Pinton
Kreager
R. Willia Trigtee
J. A. Huston and Co. L. Williams, Attorneys For Trustee
Hazel Dell
School House
T. W. Johnson
Minnie Hervey
Indiana
G. L. Jewel
Robert
Steubenville Vistors
the Herald
The
Herald
Solo
Jas. Bowers
John Leech
South Dakota
Anna Woods
Kellogg
Iowa
B. F. Ven Kannel
Valparaiso
Ind
Tavier Fluiott
Danehiter Gertrude
Stant Cookson
William Leechant
Orva Gilkinson
Carnegie, Pa
Parenger
T. J. McCoy
George Chalfant
Cadiz Road
F. Leech
Tilden Parks
George Bowers
Clarence Harriss
Fair Play
Oak Grove, O
McConnell
New
M McConnell & Lyons
Market Street
Henry Lingots
E W. Barton
Steubeny
Barton
Torney
McCall’s
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