Titanic Victims Brought Ashore as Morgue Ship Returns
Halifax reports the Mackay-Bennett docking with 190 bodies, including John Jacob Astor and Isadore Strauss, as 116 victims are buried at sea. The morgue ship shows 109 coffins on deck, boxes, and numbered clothing bundles for later identification. Captain Roberts confirms Astor’s body aboard and outlines burial at sea and cargo handling procedures.
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Halifax
Atlantic
Mackay-Bennett
John Jacov Astor
Isadore Strauss
George WD. Widener
Philadelphia
Mackay
Richard Roberts
Astor
Roberts
Col
John Jacob Astor
White Star Line
Lardner
New Light Company to Be Organized Here
La Belle iron works directors call a May meeting of stockholders to vote on increasing capital stock from 16 million to 29 million dollars. They plan to issue 15 million dollars of 8 percent preferred cumulative stock and 19 million dollars of common stock, capitalizing present assets. Each present share would receive one share of the new issue if approved.
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NEW Light Company
la Belle Iron Works
Steamship Texas Sinks After Torpedo Strike Near Smyrna
London April 30. The steamship Texas of the Archapelago American company struck four torpedoes at the entrance of Smyrna Bay and sank. Seventy seven of the 140 aboard are missing. The Texas carried mail and flew the Turkish flag.
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London
Texas
Archapelago American Company
Smyrna Bay
Miners Entombed In Yubari Mine Disaster
A mine explosion at the Hokkaido coal company mine in Yubari, Japan entombs 283 miners. Rescue efforts begin as authorities confirm the disaster and coordinate response with local and national agencies.
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Tokio
Enal
Hokkaido Coal Company
Yubari
Ohio Speaker Vining Joins Wilson Campaign Move
Columbus April 36 Samuel J Vining speaker of the House and chairman of the Harmon legislative committee announced his withdrawal from the Harmon campaign He will campaign next week with W J Bryan in the Fourth district for Woodrow Wilson
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Columbus
Samuel J. Vining
House
Harmon Legislative Committee
Harmon
W. J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Suit Filed To Dissolve Harvester Trust
St Paul April 30 government sues to dissolve the Harvester trust and seven subsidiaries alleging Sherman law violations. Eighteen directors named as defendants. charges include unlawful restraint of trade, price and sales practices, and collusion to exclude rivals. Trust formed in 1902 with capital 120 million, later increased stock to 140 million after 33 1 3 percent dividend. The government seeks joint receivers for interstate commerce control and dissolution of the monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Harvester Trust
Govermment
Iuit
J. P. Morgan & Co
Trust
United States
International Harvester Company
Ismay Admits Captain Smith Attended Millionaire Dinner
Washington April 3 A Titanic inquiry climaxed with J Bruce Ismay on the stand admitting Captain Smith attended a millionaire driver aboard the Titanic before impact. Ismay denied ordering the vessel to full speed and said more life boats might have saved lives. He will be excused today and could return from England if needed.
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Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
Ismay
Captain Smith
E. J. Dunn
New York
White Star
Dunn
England
Sealer of Weights and Measures Law Reforms Expanded Duties
The 1911 weights and measures act broadened powers for city and county sealers with deputies and set state oversight by the Dairy and Food Commissioner. County auditors appoint deputies to test and seal standards, while city mayors appoint sealers. Standards have been procured in sixty one counties and deputies are active in fifty four, with numerous named county sealers listed.
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Dairy and Food Commissioner
Strode
Eputy
Allen County
Stephan Kahler
Ashtabula
Wm. S. Howland
Athans
James Wolf
FE. Seegar
Cuyahoga
Frank Schreiner
Darke
Wesley Ault
Defiance
A. Spangler
Delaware
H. O. Core
Erie
John M. Lindsey
Fairfield
I. M. Wolford
Fayette
Harry W. Jones
Franklin
Wim. Lanning
Geauga
F. P. Barrows
Greene
Joseph Espley
Guernsey
J. F. Stewart
Hamilton
Chas, Harris
Hancock
L. D. Hale
Hardin
D. M. Flannagan
Huron
Emory I. Burgess
Jackson
Jefferson
A. Bickerstaff
Knox
J. C. Tinkey
Lake
Jacob Hunter
Licking
K. E. McGonagle
Madison
E. S. Vent
Mahoming
Medina
John Dannley
Meigs
O. A. Hartley
Monroe
W. G. Daugherty
Montgomery
Omerk
Edwards
Morrow
al Whitney
Muskingum
Geo
GC. Roney
Pickaway
Frank G. McGinnis
Portage
E. F. Cannon
Richland
F. G. Cleland
Ross
Murry T. Swepston
Sandusky
Carl Wolf
Scioto
J. H. Zeune
Seneca
Fr. E. Weidow
Shelby
FE. C. Quetthorst
Trumbull
Harry W. Wilson
Tuscarawas
Geo. W. Pyle
van Wert
Frank McGuire
Warren
J. F. Lukens
Wayne
Chas Zaring
Wood
B. Indlekopfer
Wyandotte
Vandalism Suspected After Fire Destroys Store in Glenroy
Residents of Glenroy, a mining village three miles west of Welston, report arson and vandalism after a fire gutted John Peters general store on Sunday night. A dynamite charge with a lit fuse was found under Peters house yesterday, heightening alarm in the community.
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Welston
Glenroy
Thriee
John Peters
Peters
Double Funeral for Brant Brothers in Wellsville
The bodies of Earl Brant and his brother Henry were recovered from the river opposite Port Homer and Calumet brick works. They were taken to Wellsville and placed in a receiving vault. A double funeral is planned for Wednesday afternoon in Wellsville. Rescuers continue search for Hugh Sproul, last missing in the river.
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Earl Brant
Port Homer
Calumet Brick Works
Wellsville
Henry
Aternoon
Hugh Sproul
Arbitration to settle Tri-State rail labor dispute
Conductors and motormen will remain at work as arbitration members prepare a five to ten day award. George T. Farrell of Lisbon represents the men while a company representative will join the panel. Judge Moore will appoint the remaining arbiters. The process aims to avoid public inconvenience and reach a mutual settlement.
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Tri-State Railway & Electric Co
George T. Farrell
Lisbon
Columbi County
Tracts v Company
Griffin
Board of Arbitration
Moore
Court of Common Pleas
Light Punishment for Outlaws Girls May Quit If It Suits Them
Martin's Ferry school board adjourned session considered hazing of Teddy Rothermund by ten high school juniors. The parties were suspended until May 16 for limited conduct, with exams and no commencement or athletic participation. Girls who threatened to strike remain uncertain. Board refuses foolishness.
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Martin’s Ferry
Teddy” Rothermund
Athletic Association
Board of Education
Roosevelt Jubilant After Massachusetts Reception
Thadodore Roosevelt returned from a Massachusetts tour and went to the Outlook to sort mail before heading to Oyster Bay for returns from that state's primaries later tonight. He was jubilant over his Bay State reception but declined to predict the Massachusetts primary outcome.
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New York
Thadodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Tie
Outlook
Oyster Bay
Bay State
Unlawful Use of Unsealed Weighing Devices Warned
Geo W Schwilk warns it's illegal to use pay weight or measuring devices unless tested and sealed. First offense fines range from 50 to 100 dollars with imprisonment up to 90 days for repeat violations. State Sealer Strode is expanding county by county to ensure devices are sealed. merchants should have devices tested and sealed now to avoid penalties.
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Geo. W. Schwilk
Strode
Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides Disrupt Mingo Road
Continuous rains loosened hillside earth and rock from Altamont to Mingo Junction causing multiple slips that halt wagon and traction traffic. A near catastrophe occurred when two trees slid onto a cab en route to East Steubenville station, narrowly missing J. L. Holton. No serious injuries reported.
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J. L. Holton
East Steubenville
West Virginia
Market Street Bridge
Herman Burke
Here
Minge Junction
Altamont
Reynolds Buys Half Interest in Maxwell Insurance Agency
Ex-auditor James M. Reynolds purchases half interest in Maxwell Insurance Agency, joining Mrs. Maxwell and Lane in Eastern Ohio firm. Reynolds brings wide local acquaintance, integrity, and strong business standing to bolster the agency’s service and growth.
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James M. Reynolds
Maxwell Insurance Agency
Maxwell Agency
Maxwell S
Hio
Lane
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Coal Lands Leased for New Salineville Railroad
J L Francis of West Point Coal and Coke Co leases six thousand acres near Salineville fed by United States Steel at Wellsville and Chester W Va. Plans include a new railroad with surveys done and right of way secured. Over five million dollars to purchase coal lands and build the line with an eastern link to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie road.
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J. L. Francis
West Point Coal and Coke Company
Salineville
United States Steel Corporation
Wellsvile
Chester
W Va
Pittsburg
Lake Erie Road
Death Roll Mrs. Caroline Dowey
Mrs. Caroline I Dowey died at her daughter Emma Oldham's home 320 Stack Street on Monday April 20 2012 at 745 pm after a brief illness of heart neuralgia. Born June 14 1825 in Country Antrim Ireland she was the daughter of Francis Turner a pioneer schoolteacher and married in colonial days.
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Caroline F. Dowey
Caroline I’. Dowey
Emma Oldham
Stack Street
Dowey
Mrs. Dewey
Francis Turner
Old Academy
Antrim
Lurgan
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Magnificent Kinemacolor Durbar Films Shown at Grand
The Durbar in Kinemacolor displays the coronation of the King and Queen of England as emperor and empress of India. Audiences in Steubenville witnessed a grand visual tour including Delhi, Calcutta, and Bombay pageants with a 50,000 troop review. The films capture every object in natural color, including costumes, elephants, horses, and parade scenes, praised for realism and beauty.
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England
India
Bombay
Delhi
Calcutta
Steubenville
Death Notice for Cora Frances Hill Wife of J A Hill
George Dewey recounts roots in Steuvenville and long life in this city. Cora Frances Hill, born in Ireland, sought to care for family and served Hamline church for over 50 years before death. She leaves two daughters Emma Oldham and Mrs John A Collier and one sister Elizabeth Bell. Funeral held at her mother’s home with Rev Stackman and Rev George P Rowland officiating. Tan Siriko a Polander dies at North Eighth Street aged 27.
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George Dewey
Steuvenville
Ireland
America
Seea
Hamline Church
Emma Oldham
John A. Collier
Cleveland
Elizabeth Watson Bell
Cora Frances Hill
J. A. Hill
Wilson McKee
Stackman
Eorge P. Rowland
James W. McKee
Samuel Hill
James Erwin
Walker McConnell
Frank Porter
William Parmenter
Tan Siriko
Polander
North Eighth Street
If Franchise Can be Secured
Fifty business men met in Council Chamber to demand improved electric light service and consider forming a new company. They cited overloaded plant, outages, high profits claimed by nonresident owners, and planned central power upgrades. City officials outlined potential franchise action, while Pardee urged patience and urged evaluating substitutes to curb the light monopoly.
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Fair City
Council Chamber
Wall Street
East Liverpool
National Theatre
Harry Zink
Bill Hartshorn
Zink
Merrymar
Pardee
New York
Market
Merryman
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Wilson Camp
LA Belle CO
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Legislative Committee
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Mont Station
Coal Lands
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