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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
Aleko Schinas, longtime Greek anarchist, assassinated King George I in Salonika. The regicide is described as premeditated with the king fatally shot near police headquarters. Queen Olga swooned from the shock as the nation mourns, Constantine ascends the throne and funeral services are planned across Greece.
La Belle View Land Company sues the city of Steubenville seeking cancellation of hillside deeds conveyed in 1902 for park use and asks that the property revert to the company. Plaintiffs argue council did not accept the agreement and funding for maintenance was lacking. City to defend. records show over 900 in improvements like walks and trees.
Governor Cox endorses Dr. Gentch of New Philadelphia for pension commissioner in Washington. Ohio Democratic officials back Gentch, with 120 Congress members reportedly lined up by Rep. Sherwood of Toledo. Support makes him the strongest candidate among applicants, fueling hope for his appointment.
Fire destroyed the Tipple and engine house of the Parr Run mining company at Moundsville early today, with losses around 25000 dollars. The night shift had just left when flames erupted, possibly incendiary. Authorities investigate the origin as arson.
Columbus March 19 The house committee on federal relations backed by the state administration has refused to report the Fulton gerrymander bill by an 8 to 5 vote It is likely another bill will be offered to create three Cleveland districts instead of two The bill was proposed by Chairman Fulton but opposed by many Ohio congressmen Democrats hold nearly all districts and see no need to change them The house defeated a resolution for a recall of officials but approved a second reading bill petitioned for by days to remove officials on complaint to the governor or common pleas judge Resolutions call recess April 4 to April 16 for adjournment The Keenland liquor license bill will not be taken up until near adjournment No effort now to pass the app a bill for 1914 Senate bills include allowing state institutions to buy margarine and permitting oleo coloring Health Commissioner to assign hours for reading and tax exempt signs to publish a catalogue of courses and hours Contractors on public works to bond to insure claims and proper completion of work Insurance laws allow an individual to insure life for creditors and relatives
The residence at 235 Wentworth avenue burned down today in an incendiary blaze killing Rustella and her daughters along with a history of deaths and suicides linked to the same site over the past decade. Jacob Werner once ran a meat market there before his family died in a dispute and subsequent suicides and murders followed by later tenants.
New York reports a 3300 million subway deal signed after four years of talks. Two principal street railway companies join to operate the system, contribute to construction costs, and share profits above set thresholds. The final agreement concludes negotiations.
Steubenville faces losing its Inter-State League franchise as promoters warn of a $3,000 shortfall for training season and park costs. They accuse the Chamber of Commerce of failing to back baseball, risking forfeiture of $2,000 and transfer of the franchise to a more proactive city if funds cannot be raised.
A landslide on the hill above Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Co at Weirton Tuesday night around 9 o’clock disconnected steam pipes, forcing the plant to idle. Repairs are expected to take four or five days with no injuries reported. The loss comes from idle time during the shutdown.
The Herald-Star announces a wide open Who is Who contest for Steubenville and nearby communities. Readers must submit lists of representatives from local merchants shown in advertisements by 6 pm March 25. Solutions and prize winners will be published March 26 with the correct entries rewarded.
Two men in a fast automobile visited Mrs. Coss on Virginia Avenue in Follansbee claiming gas company work. They left with $21 after inspecting fixtures, then disappeared. Police pursued to Wellsburg and Follansbee, with suspicion they fled in a Steubenville car back to the city.
Senator Smith of Maryland led a delegation to the White House to seek the appointment of W. C. Deveeman of Cumberland as judge of the Fourth U.S. District. The visit drew interest amid William Marbury’s campaign against Smith over protectionist claims. The President met Smith in Tumulty’s crowded office. no discussion of the senatorial race occurred.
The Board of Control rejected the Gamewell Fire alarm bid as too high and purchased five electric alarm boxes for 625 dollars. A standard rattler for brick purposes was ordered at 185 dollars. Bills paid totaled numerous small items from TriState Ry. & Elec. Co. and many local firms, including laundry services, pipe companies, and fire equipment suppliers, with amounts ranging from a few cents to several hundred dollars.
A garbled weather bulletin-like fragment describes a monarch weary of reign, planning to step down after years of service. The letter hints at old age and a desire to live quietly, with a naval officer as guide during the transition. The text is fragmented and hard to parse for precise names or dates.
Rome March 19 Pope Pius attended a public mass outside his bedroom for the first time since his illness. Messages of recovery came to the Pope today including telegrams from American cardinals and other U S correspondents.
Cecelia Farley, once a state house stenographer and acquitted of Alvin Zollinger's murder, prevailed in a slander suit against Louis J. Miller of Miller's Fair. Miller had accused her of embezzlement and lack of charity, with a May 4, 1910 verdict reduced from 700 to 500 dollars on appeal.
Furnished by Carr and Moore of New York and Pittsburg, the Steubenville market shows mixed movements in New York Central at 305.54 with 100 shares reported, Union Panic and other lines listed with varying bids and asks, while Pittsburg stocks and Manfrs. Light and Heat appear in lighter activity. Prices and bids reflect a subdued trading session across several listed concerns with several entries unreadable in the OCR.
Ordinances creating a park and playground commission and providing a bond issue of 15000 for park grounds were passed under suspension of the rules. The commission will have three Steubenville citizens for three years from April 1, 1901, without pay. A landscape architect may be employed not exceeding 1500. The work includes river front plans between Market and Logan streets and beautification, pending council approval. Petitions asked for new water lines on several streets amid water-supply concerns. some council members urged water mains and rent considerations alongside park plans.
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