Siberia Sinks After Distress Calls Under Formosa Coast
News from Nagasaki reports the Pacific Mail liner Siberia sinking off Formosa while en route Manila from Yokohama. The ship carried 71 cabin, 50 second, and about 400 steerage passengers including Mrs. Harrison wife of the Philippines governor general. Rescue ships were dispatched but the vessel’s fate remained uncertain as wireless signals ceased.
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Associated Press
Yokio
Nagaski
Siberia
Formosa
Salon
Francis B. Farrison
Philippines
Manila
Hongkong
Minnesota
Nagasaki
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Foreign Office
Aving
Harrison
Yoki Hana
Japanese Navy Department
Kiushin
Pacific Mail
Yokohama
Zeeder
Sheria
A. A. Williamson
Tamesai
Tokio
Osezakai
Kiushin Island
San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Reeder
Oriental Service
Cox Machine Aims to Secure Signatures for Gov Nomination
A Washington dispatch to the Youngstown Telegram dated April 29 reports Gov. Cox alarm at Whitacre anti Cox petitions. It claims 100000 potential signers and details alleged machine tactics to compel officeholders to back Cox, including liquor board lists and tax assessors aiding the effort. A letter from Steubenville official Gorman urges signatures, claiming machinery to distribute spoils by service rendered and to reform the liquor trade.
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Washington
Youngstown
Cox
Washigton
Ohio
Whitacre
Whitacre Campaign
Es M. Gorman
Steubenville
Jefferson County License Board
Election Board
Ian Oth
Cone
Cox Pothe
Nolely
Adinistration
Columbus
Sianed
M. Gorman
Rds, T Am
One Furnace Closes Down In Widespread Steel Slump
An account of order scarcity in the steel and iron industry reports La Belle iron works No 1 will shut down next Monday indefinitely with several hundred workers laid off while other departments stay open. Adna Standard at Martin's Ferry also closes indefinitely, throwing nearly 2 000 idle. Riverside mill of National Tube Co at Wheeling and rumors of more closures add to a bleak outlook as officials cite lack of orders and political conditions as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Belle Iron Works
W. D. Crawford
la Belle
Adtna
Martin's Ferry
National Tube Co
Wheeling
Whitaker-Glessner
Wheels Steel & Iron Company
Tiltonville
Lyons Seeks Divorce Over Old Marriage Claim
Ettie Lyons sues George Lyons for divorce alleging separation and repudiation of marriage on April 7, 1912 when she was 16, her maiden name Hall. Attorney: 5. B. Taylor.
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Lyons
Ettie Lyons
George Lyons
Hall
B. Taylor
Chance for Deputies Examination Outline
A State Civil Service Commission plan calls for deputy examinations for Jim with sessions in May. Wages range from $60 per month and up. Tests cover duties, experience, reports, and physicals including strength, agility, sight, and hearing. Exams are slated across multiple Ohio cities including Cincinnati, Dayton, Athens, Mansfield, and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Wity
State Civil Service Commission
Cincinenati
Dayton
Athens
Manesville
Wapakoneta
Defiance
Bucyrus
Canton
Youngstown
Portsm Yth
Chillecota
Columbus
Steubenville
Findlay
Sandusky
Cleveland
State officials on political trips at public expense alleged graft
A critical reading questions why state officers travel on political missions at state expense, labeling the practice as graft. The piece argues the trips serve political aims rather than public needs and calls for scrutiny.
How Very Popular Is the Governor in Steubenville
The Cox petitions faced rough reception in Steubenville with supporters appealing to those who aided them. They then moved on to Mingo to finish the task. The text questions the Governor's popularity based on these events.
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Steubenville
Mingo
Property Sale In Servian District For 24250
George Yurjevic sold all property interests in the Servian district to Nick Pavlovich for 24250 dollars, transferring ownership and rights in a single deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yurjevic
Servian
Nick Pavlovich
Foreclosure Suit In Steubenville On McKee Mortgage
The Steubenville Building and Loan Co. sues James W. McKee in a foreclosure action over a mortgage note of 3254 dollars and 82 cents. Miller and Miller are listed as attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Building and Loan Co
James W. McKee
Miller & & Miller
Roller Divorce Case Seeks End To Marriage
Mollie Roller and Jonas W Roller seek a divorce on grounds of willful absence. The couple, who wed March 8 1898 in Toronto, cite the end of the marriage and Mollie Roller may resume her maiden Brooks name. Attorney Taylor represents the case.
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Mollie Roller
Jonas W. Roller
Brooks
Toronto
Taylor
Stolen Rings Recovered by Local Police
Rings stolen from Mrs Lena Stakes of Helms Flaxs were recovered by Chief Franckhauser and officers from the person to whom they were sold. The swift investigation identified the suspect and secured the return of the valuables.
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Lena Stakes
Helms Flaxs
Franckhauser
First Sparks Circus Advertising Car Arrives with Bill Posters
The Sparks circus introduces its first advertising car this month at Pleasant Heights grounds. It will reach the city with twenty bill posters to cover dead walls and promote the show.
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Sparks Circus
Pleasant Heights
Mothers Day Observed Across Churches and Homes
The second Sunday in May is celebrated as Mothers Day in churches and at home with many wearing white carnations in honor of mothers. The idea originated from Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia in 1908 and gained wide support nationwide.
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Mother
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Dentists Organize Eastern Ohio Dental Society
Dentists from Belmont Harrison and Jefferson counties formed the Eastern Ohio Dental Society in the city on Thursday. Elected officers include President Dr J W Shane of Toronto First Vice President Dr E Dysart of Cadiz Second Vice President Dr C Starkweather of Bellaire Corresponding Secretary Dr W R Shannon of Steubenville Recording Secretary Dr J K Honter of Bridgeport Treasurer Dr H D Grubb of Bellaire.
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Belmont
Harrison
Jefferson
Eastern Ohio Dental Society
J. W. Shane
Toronto
E. Dysart
Cadiz
Scale in Near Future Panama Slides Threaten Canal Opening
May 2 Panama reports ongoing rock and dirt movement along the Cuyanada slide into the Culebar cut. Dredges and steam shovels remove material faster than it slides, easing fear that canal opening in 1915 will be delayed. The Culebra slide rests for now but rain may loosen more. Hydraulic and dredging work continues day and night. two new large dipper dredges will join operations, including the Corps' "Corporal" to deepen the channel from about 25 feet. total material removed between Gamboa and Pedro Miguel nears twenty-seven thousand? The text notes substantial progress but warns of persistent treacherous hillside activity.
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Panama
Cuyanada
Culebar Cut
Culebra
Cucaracha
Gold Hill
Gold, Culebra
Gamboa
Pedro Miguel
Tire
Panama Canal dig expected to continue under wage norms
About 0.0 cubic yards excavated with an estimated 6,900,000 more to go. Col George W Goethals, Panama Canal governor, announced no immediate wage cut, averting a potential labor dispute. Unions allied with the Metal Trades Council prepared for emergencies but no further action was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Liythenns
Metal Trades Council
Tax Returns Report by County Tax Board 1914 Summary
The county tax board reports assessors data for week ending April 25 1914 showing county totals rising from 1913 to 1914 with specific gains in country taxes municipal levies and overall county tax collections. Notable increases include country taxes from 2 170 019 to 2 915 400 and total county taxes from 3 484 616 to 3 220? 308? 560 with percentage changes.
Bel Knapp Case Sparks Political Row in Squire Lawler Court
Constable Manley returned George Bell from Wheeling on a non support charge in Squire Lawler's court. Bell has six children. Tim Hogan is expected to visit to pursue the Bel Knapp case. Hogan's office is rumored to be partisan, aiming to target Republicans while Democratic figures receive no attention.
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Manley
George Bell
Wheeling
Squire iLawler’s Court
Tim Hogan
Belknap
Tim
Republicjans
Bil Finleys
Williams Sells Steubenville Property at Sheriff’s Sale
William M. Williams sheriff directs a public auction on June 1 1914 at the Jefferson County Courthouse Steubenville Ohio. The property at 483 Highland Avenue Steubenville includes part of Section 30 Township 2 Range 1 with coal reserved. Terms cash. Plaintiff W L Williams attorney.
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Aagnatine Michowski
Mary Michowski
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Steubenville
Steubenville Township
County of Jefferson
Sene
Highland Avenue
North Street
Riland Avenue
W. A. Huscroft
Sheriff Sale of Jefferson County Property in Watson Addition
Sheriff Alex Cosma to sell at the Jefferson County Court House front door in Sobrville Ohio on Monday at 1 PM the southwest quarter of lot 30 in Watson and Thomasson First Addition Dillon fronting Smithfield Street with depth to High Street. Property appraised at 2000 dollars. Attorneys W A Huscroft and Harry L May oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Michal
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Sudenville
Jefferson
Watson & Thomasson
Dillon
Smithfield Street
High
W. A. Huscroyft
Bootleggers Fined and Odd Court Note From Ohio
The Supreme Court of Ohio election on a non partisan ticket is mentioned beside a bootlegger named Inazenza Gabdriella fined $100 by Justice Downer. A Bethany College incident in Buffalo Creek describes about fifty students ducking a freshman amid a class fight, with a head gash from an Indian club during a melee near the water where the ceremony occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Ohio
Inazenza Gabdriella
Justice Downer
Bethany College
Buffalo Creek
Auction Notice of Real Estate in Mingo Junction Ohio
Public sale bids invited for lot 12 and a 20 foot strip, in Mingo Junction, Jefferson County Ohio. Real estate appraised at 2000 dollars for the lot and 1300 dollars for the 20 foot strip. Sale set for Monday May 8 1914 at 1 pm at the Steubenville courthouse front door. Terms cash. W A Hulcroft and A C Lewis trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambrinus Stock Company
Channing W. Richards
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court House
Steubenville
Jefferson
Mingo Junction
E. P. Potter
Mingo
McLister Avenue
John McClare
Martin Barrett
Andrew Hobright
Bert Szabo
Te County Recorder
Said County
Executor’s Notice of Appointment in Barkhurst Will
The executor John L. Barkhurst of William H Barkhurst deceased of Smithfield township Jefferson county Ohio is named and qualified. The notice dated April 7 1914 confirms appointment as executor and calls for lawful duties under the will in this county.
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William H. Barkhurst
Smithfield Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
Ohn L. Barkhurst
Kithcart & Bigger Attorneys
Notice to Contractors for Croxton Run Free Turnpike Bid
Sealed proposals will be received at the County Auditor's office in Steubenville Ohio until twelve noon on May 23, 1914, for labor and materials to construct Croxton's Run Free Turnpike Road in Knox Township Jefferson County. The project spans about 71,098 feet in three sections, with detailed station points and limits described in county specifications.
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County Auditor
Steubenville
Ohto
Basterd Stane
Croxton’s Run Free
Knox Township
Jefferson Ohio
Wald County Auditor
Cool Spring Bridge
Cromton’s
Frank Whittaker
John W. Bison
Knoxville and
Fimpire Free
Wilkingon
Wellsburg Divorce Notice for Marie Deffenbaugh
Plaintiff files for divorce against Marie Deffenbaugh of 176 Tenth Street Wellsburg West Virginia. Case in Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas commencement April 11 19 with ground gross breach of duty. Hearing set six weeks and one day after first publication.
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Marif. Deffenbaugh
Marie Deffenbaugh
Tenth Street
Wellsburg
W. Va
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Towit
Drefenbaugh
Pisindil
Dissolution of Moore & Harker Hardware Partnership
The firm Moore & Harker Hardware Tiltonville Ohio dissolves by mutual consent with T V Moore retiring. E Harker will conduct the business, settle debts, and assume payment of all partnership obligations. Dated April 21 1914. E Harker and T W Moore sign.
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Moore & Harker, Hardware
Tiltonville
Ohio
T. V. Moore
E. Harker
T. W. Moore
Divorce action seeks set aside real estate transfer
Eva Kerkis files in Jefferson county Court of Common Pleas for divorce from Antone Kerkis and to set aside a real estate conveyance to Joseph Kerkis and Frank Kerkis. The petition asks decreeing the property to Eva and equitable relief with defendants to answer by May 16, 1914. Attorney W C Brown signs for Eva Kerkis. 2apStw
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Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Eva Kerkis
Antone Kerkis
Joseph Kerkis
Frank Kerkis
First National Bank of
Dillonvale
Hancock Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
W. C. Brown
Appointment of Amelia E Hamilton Estate Administrator
Notice records Leonora F. Graham appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Amelia E. Hamilton, late of Jefferson County Ohio deceased. Dated this ord day of April AD. Probate Judge Harry A Bell signs.
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Amelia E. Hamilton
Leonora FE. Graham
Jefferson County
Ohio
Harry A. Bell
Said County
A. C. Lewis
Notice of probate filings in Jefferson county Ohio
Notive is hereby given that the un of Matthew Stevenson deceased late of Ross township Jefferson county i Dated this sthday of April Jory Rush Leiper Stevenson W R Alban 22ap 3tw Ointment and qualified as Executrix of the will of Eliza McCracken deceased late of the City of Steubenville Jefferson county Ohio Nancy F Ridgley Executrix of the will of Eliza Mc Cracken Deceased J R McCleary Lit r Notice of Ap 22ap 3tw
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Matthew Stevenson
Ross Township
Jefferson County
Jory
Rush Leiper Stevenson
W. R. Alban
Eliza McCracken
Steubenville
Ohio
Nancy F. Ridgley
J. R. McCleary
Alexander M. Helms
Steubenvills
Louise
W. Helms
Kithcart & Bigger Attorneys
Executrix Notice of Appoint Sperone McGirty Heir
Probate notice from Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio dated April 16 1914 names executrices Mary McGirty and Ira Blackburn for the estate of Sperone McGirty deceased of the city of Steubenville Ohio.
Executor Named for Helms Will in Steubenville
Louise W Helms is appointed and qualified as executrix of the will of Alexander M Helms deceased of Steubenville. Court dated April 18.
Ohio Building and Loan growth surpasses banks in assets
The Steubenville Building and Loan, with over 240000 in capital and more than 530000 in assets, reports 4 percent guaranteed deposits and 5 percent interest semi annually. Ohio assets exceed 700 million statewide, with first mortgage home loans inspected by state officials and a modern safety record. Columbus and other cities push toward or past bank scales as these associations expand rapidly.
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United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Growh
Steubenville
Capital
Columbus
East Liverpool
Wellsville
Bellaire
Dougherty
Market and
Third Street
O. Manchheim
Wm. M. Bealls
Ames Brettell
John Carliste
W. M. Helms
R. J. Morrison
James P. Parks
Miller
Miller & Miller
Lhird
Market Streets
Ohi
Jefferson County Teachers Examination Schedule Set
The Jefferson County Teachers Examination will be held in the Wells High School building Steubenville Ohio on the first Saturday of each month Patterson examinations on the third Saturday of April and May Examinations begin at 830 am A D L Buchanan Smithfield Ohio Thomas F Mitchell Mt Pleasant W W Leverson Brilliant Board of Examiners Nov 1920
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Jefferson County
Witk
Wells High School
Steubenville
Ohio
Patterson
D. L. Buchanan
Smithfield
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COX Machine
Whitacres
Riverside Tube Works
William M. Williams
Co. L. Williams Plaintiff's Attorney
Sheriff's Sale
Alex. Cosma
Harry L. May
Ory
W. A. Hulcroft
Agap Jtw
Ida J. Barnes
John Alger Barnes
Plaiff
Ida J. Bares
V. C Brown
Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
National Theater
Colliers and Wellsburg
Friends of Labor
Jefferson County Trades Assembly
A.C. Johnson
L. V. Smart Waite
Monte C. Deffenbaugh
P. P. Lewis
Union Deposit K
Sperone FE
MecGirty
Mary McGirty
Ira Blackburn
W. Leverson
Brilliant
Board of Examiners
Thomas Institute For
Chateworth Avenue
Nattewood
Center Avenue
Wei Qin
Thomas
David McGowan
John Potter
See
Treas
Winfield Scott John G. Wanenmacher
Ohn Potter
Alfred Day
A. M. Helms
W. S. Walker
Brooke County
Ngs
Bethany
Nates Sironde
Eeshere Tifa
West
Thomas B. Crambier
Yang Bors and
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