Heroic Death Of Steubenville Man Saving Children
Ellsworth Sanders a Steubenville bricklayer died in Cleveland after shielding children from a runaway team near Holy Name school. He and Michael Kelly were praised for diverting the team, saving many lives, while Sanders sustained fatal lung punctures and internal injuries. He leaves a wife Maggie and five children, with injuries to Kelly. Funeral held in Cleveland with Bricklayers union attendance.
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Ellsworth Sanders
Steubenville
James Sanders
Center Avenue
Cleveland
Qne
Holy Name School
Broadway
Whitehead Avenue
St. Alexis Hospital
Michael Kelly
Sanders
Weir
German Avenue
West
George Fickes
Maggie McKay
Charles
Marie
Lucille
James
Francis
This City
James McFarland
Wilmerding
J. J. Holloway
Taylorsville
Edward Sandera
California
John
Pittsburg
Holy Name Church
Bricklayers’ Union of
Reflections on faith and public life in a Baltimore Sun column
A syndicated News and Comment piece blends personal creed with social commentary. It contrasts childhood piety with adult views, cites Bible morals and the Golden Rule, critiques government policy, drinking water, and costs of living, and notes vaudeville fame and political references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
God
Peter
Paul
Wit and whimsy on inflation and vanity in a local column
A playful editorial riff cites fat jokes, gasoline cash, and civic quips about Huerta, electricity, and aging. It mixes satire on high living, junk science, and daily life, noting costly living, pumps, and bluffs while lightly lampooning beliefs and manners.
Local observance follows with notable pail bearers
The gathering drew a large crowd with principal participants including pail bearers James Moselle, A. C. McClare, W. S. McCauslen, and Wm. Hill, reflecting community participation in the ceremony.
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James Moselle
A. C. McClare
W. S. McCauslen
Wm. Hill
Former Steubenville Woman Held for Branding Child
Marie Lothrop and her husband William Lothrop, living on a West Virginia farm, serve ten days in Buena Vista county jail after pleading guilty to branding six year old Myrtle Carter with a hot poker. Humane officers note mitigating circumstances while Edna Sininger and the teacher reported changes in the child, now in a corn Children's Home. The father, John Carter, a bridge iron worker, is thought to be in Cincinnati. two brothers reportedly in an Iowa child’s home. the mother in an Eastern state institution.
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Steubenville
Marie Lothrop
William Lothrop
West Virginia
Jas
Buena Vista
W. Va
Myrtle Carter
Lothrops
Lothrop
James Pratt
Harry Ball
John Carter
Cincinnati
Break in on Trial of Speakeasy Offenders
A mob of about two hundred gathered at Toronto Monday night during the speakeasy trial. They followed dry detectives to the Mayor's office hooting and shouting hang them while the disorder continued in the office. One offender was fined fifty dollars plus costs. three other strong cases were dismissed. Law and order supporters are outraged by the incident and its impact on Toronto’s reputation.
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Toronto
You can't judge a man by his suitcase
A curious line notes that appearances deceive as some lads with wallpaper finds carry morracco-covered checkbooks, hinting at hidden wealth or questionable wealth in pockets.
Death Roll William P. Walker 1854 1914
William Patterson Walker son of John J. Walker and Hannah McConnell Wakter died May 6 1914 at 1135 am on the Walker farm behind Follansbee He was born August 27 1854 and married February 7 1883 to Hila M Carter They had six children four living Carl Walker Ross Walker Jay and Paul Walker Brothers J M Walker J A Walker W Walker and sister Mrs A I Carter survive He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church Steubenville and a respected citizen.
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William P. Walker
William Patterson Walker
John J. Walker
Hannah McConnell Wakter
Lawaya
Walker
Follanghee
Hencs
Hila M. Carter
J. J
M. EB. Carter
Carl Walker
Steubenville
J. Ross Walker
Follansbee
W. Va
J. Jay
Paul C. Walker
J. M. Walker
Wellsburg
J. A. Walker
Town
W. Walker
Brooke County
A. I. Carter
First United Presbyterian Church of
Mrs C K Mansfield dies in West Virginia
Mrs C K Mansfield nee Kinsey from Mt Pleasant died at Fairmont West Virginia after a lingering illness. She lived in Wheeling until eight years ago when the family moved to Fairmont. Survived by three children and two landchildren including Mrs R C Endall and Mrs N W Jamison and son Frank T Mansfield. Also survived by mother, a brother, sister and Dr G W Kinsey. Body sent to Mt Pleasant for interment Monday at 2 PM in the Friends grave yard Stort Creek church.
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Mra
C. K. Mansfield
Kinsey
Mt. Pleasant
Fairmont
W. Va
Ia. Mansfield
Wheeling
R. Cendall
Holtesville
Cal
N. W. Jamison
Frank T. Mansfield
Bell Telephone Company
G W. Kinsey
Friends
Mine Disaster Inquiry Opens in West Virginia
Formal inquiry into the April 30 explosion at Mine No 5 of the New River collieries in West Virginia began. Carl Henry leads the state mining department with state and federal officials, as 14 bodies remain buried and crews continue the search.
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Associated Press
Feden W. Va
New River Collieries Company
Carl Henry
West Virginia Mining Department
Federal Bureau of Mines
Newspaper Men Hear Sacred Calling of Press at Kansas Confer
At the National Newspaper Conference in Lawrence Kansas Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus Ohio declared the press a sacred calling akin to the ministry. I H Harrington of Ohio State Journal and Will Irwin joined the talks while Frank B Noyes of Washington read a paper on rest association work. Gladden warned against exaggeration and the sensationalizing of crime vice and scandal.
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Associated Presate Herald-Star
Lawrence
Kansas
Washigton Gladden
Columbus
Ohio
University of Kansas
I. H. Harrington
Ohio State Journal
Will Irwin
Frank B. Noyes
Washigton
Associated Press
J. Washington Gladden
Diseased Mother Slays Daughter With Axe And Razor Near New Philadelphia
Mrs John Grim aged 64, reported demented, murdered her 18 year old daughter Jessie Monday by crushing skull with an axe and slashing throat from ear to ear with a razor. The daughter was reading when struck, then carried to a lounge. The attacker fled to an out house before being restrained by her husband. Sheriff Polen took the woman into custody.
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John Grim
New Philadelphia
Jessie
Polen
Obituary of W. H. Shipley from Hollida's Cove
W. H. Shipley aged 64 died at his Hollida's Cove home on Monday after four years bed-fast. Born in Maryland he lived 75 years in the Cove and farmed most his life. A former road superintendent, his wife preceded him in death. Surviving are sons Samuel J. and W. O. of Pittsburg, J. W. of Cleveland, Mrs. Kate McCabe of Pittsburg, Sanne B. of Steubenville, and sister Pargettstown. He was a prominent and respected Steubenville citizen.
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W. H. Shipley
William Henry Shipley
Hollida’s Cove
Monda
Maryland
Samuel J
W. O
Pittsburg
J. W
Cleveland
Kate McCabe
Sanne B
Steubenville
Pargettstown
Citizer
Death of Capt B B Devener former WV congressman
Capt B B Devener a former congressman from the Wheeling West Virginia district died at Glen Echo Maryland Saturday aged 72. He served in a West Virginia regiment in the Civil War and later in Congress sat on the rivers and harbors committee. After leaving Congress he returned to Wheeling to practice law until ill health forced retirement. His remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC Tuesday.
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B. B. Devener
B. Pevener
Wheeling
W. Va
Glen Echo
Maryland
Union
West Virginia
House
Artington National Cemetery
Washigton, D. C
Jury Verdict in Monti vs Evagovic Liquor Bill
Jury finds for Peter Monti in the case against Vajo Evagovic awarding 112 dollars and 20 cents on a liquor bill.
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Peter Monti
Vajo Evagovic
Just Taxation Island Creek Farm Upset For Sale
A farm on the island creek tax duplicate valued at forty two dollars per acre is now offered for sale at twenty five dollars per acre. The notice emphasizes taxation context and the sale price.
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertisement Card
Heavy impure blood causes a muddy complexion and head aches while thin blood brings weakness and pallor. Burdock Blood Bitters promises purer blood and better digestion. A dollar buys it at all stores.
Valients of Virginia in a Moonlit Virginia Night
A romantic scene follows two lovers as a train fades and mist lifts in a Virginia night. They share cloaked tenderness, recall past fights, forgive, and vow devotion while horses, breeze, and a perfumed landscape frame their embrace. The ending declares their love immortal as the nightingale sings.
Awful Come Down in Stage Banter with Draycott
William Draycott, a Scotch actor in Under Cover, played the Duke of Killiecrankie in New Zealand under Williamson. A local Scot praised his kilts, then learned Draycott would perform in a playlet Madame Butterfly taking a lieutenant role in the United States Navy, prompting the quip about an awful come down.
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William Draycott
Williamson
New Zealand
Clan Gordon
Draycott
Leutenant
United States Navy
Mrs Twaddles Wonders
Mrs Twaddles declares she wonders how a horse feels when hitched and driven, asking what the animal thinks about its fate. Mr Twaddles replies that he shares the feeling during her shopping trips, prompting a sharp Mrs Twaddles sniff.
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Mrs. Twaddles
Mr. Twaddles
Mrs. Twaddlies
Case Settled Edwin W Cooper vs C P R R
A civil case between Edwin W. Cooper and the Chicago and Pacific Railroad was settled, ending litigation. Details of the settlement not disclosed, with both parties agreeing to terms amicably and the court recording the dismissal of the action.
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Edwin W. Cooper
Elliott Versus Jones Jury Awards 225 in Auto Collision
Luther E. Elliott wins a jury verdict against E. W. Jones for 225 dollars for damages to an automobile caused by a collision.
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Luther E. Elliott
E. W. Jones
Miss Manson Remains Brought to Pittsburg Home
Miss Elizabeth Manson formerly of Steubenville died at 43 at the home of Mrs S F McPeax in Pittsburg. She leaves a husband and two brothers W B Cain of Steubenville and R W in Pittsburg. She was a Presbyterian and highly respected. Remains to be brought to 319 North Third Street Tuesday. Mrs Melia Milkovich died at Wells Street at age 60, death from tuberculosis under coroner review. Funeral for Mrs Sallie Crawford McBeth was held Monday with Rev J M Robinson officiating.
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Melia Milkovich
Sos Wells Street
Sallie Crawford McBeth
Rev
J. M. Robinson
Case Settled in Ohio on Walk er vs Gardner
On complaint by Eula Walker the case against Frank Gardner was settled for five hundred dollars, the defendant agreeing to pay the sum as full resolution of the matter.
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Ohio
Eula Walker
Frank Gardner
Democrats Divided Over Toll Proposal Among Wilson Backers
A broad group of Democrats oppose the tolls plan with notable dissent from Cox machine allies and other Wilson supporters, signaling factional splits within the party on the policy issue.
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Wilson
Cox Machine
Feel Dull and Sluggish Start Your Liver to Working
An advertisement claiming Foley Cathartic Tablets will rapidly cleanse the liver and relieve constipation, making users feel lively and active again. Testimonial by Me Knight of Fort Worth Texas says symptoms were entirely removed by the thorough cleansing.
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Knight
Fi Worth
Texas
Steele
Whooping cough outbreak prompts Foley’s Honey and Tar use
Restlessness and feverish symptoms with spasmodic cough signal early whooping cough in children. Foley’s Honey and Tar is recommended for relief. Mrs. Shipps of Raymondville, Missouri reports excellent results and calls it a great moral for the illness.
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Foley
Stubbron Co Puts Faith in Cough Remedy Claim
An ad-like note from Beall and Steele touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as healing inflamed throat and bronchial surfaces while stopping a stubborn cough. It warns against substitutes and promotes a spring use of the product.
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Hans
Foley
Beall & Steele
Dean's Ow Ae A Modern Lavatve at All Stores
Fragmentary reader note hints at a marketing claim for a laxative product named Dean's Ow Ae A Modern Lavatve available for purchase at all stores. The text shows garbled branding and uncertain product details.
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Dean
Teachers needed in Supervision District No 4
Notice invites experienced teachers for Aslan Creek Cross Creek and Steubenville Alikaana district. Wages range from 43 to 70 cents daily per week. Apply to David Dodd, District Boperiasaniens New Alexandria for consideration.
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Aslan Creek
Cross Creek Township
Steubenville-Alikaana
David Dodd
District Boperiasaniens New
Alexandria
Dr Cooper Eye Nose and Throat Glasses Fittings
Dr Cooper Eye Nose and Throat offers glasses fittings at 20 48 Monday Wednesday and Tuesday evenings at 7 00 Sundays 9 10 am. The notice lists North Fourth Street location and public hours for fittings and appointments.
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North Fourth Street
Turda
Mossgrove
National Exchange Bank
Steubelle
Straw Polls Spin In Cox Whitacre Balloting Talk
A straw poll hint suggests Cox petitions face resistance while Whitacre petitions gain traction, reflecting local momentum and sentiment as residents weigh informal votes and public interest in the outcome.
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Cox
Brooke County Proclaims Good Roads Day Observances
The Brooke County Court issued a proclamation urging citizens to meet in Wellsburg on Tuesday May 12 to discuss road improvements and to arrange observances for Good Roads Days in West Virginia on May 28 and 26, 2014.
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Brooke County
Wellsburg
West Virginia
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