Open Hearings Fight Rages in Senate Tariff Debate
Senate Republicans push for public hearings on the Underwood tariff plan with Penrose and La Follette endorsing a 16-question manufacturer cost disclosure. Democrats insist they will not rush the vote amid executive-session tensions as lobbying from wool and sugar interests intensifies.
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Senate
Washington
Underwood
Penrose
Simmons
Bacon
West Virginia
Haance
Sc Aus
Seriacor
Stone
Bombs Found On Train Targeting Prime Minister Home Secretary
London May 14 reports say suffragette bombs were found in a passenger car on a Thames line between Kingstown and London. The trio of tin canisters wrapped in suffragette placards were discovered at Waterloo by a vigilant conductor. Also a militant arson squad burned Lands at Sandgate near Folkestone. A bomb addressed to Henry Curtis Bennett, Bow Street magistrate, was opened with water by a court officer. inside was a tin box with gun powder and a nail fuse.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Kingstown
Thames
Waterloo
Sandgate
Folkstone
Reginald McKenna
Home Secretary
Henry Curtis Bennett
Bow Street
No Change Are Given Police Protection
Cincinnati May 14 chief Copeland placed squads at all car barns and an emergency two man unit ready to fly to trouble scenes as the Traction strike persisted. Mayor Hunt urged residents to avoid groups and interference while promising police protection for cars resuming service. Three Avondale cars operated under heavy police, with Mayor Hunt following in his automobile. Strikers offered no statement and plans remained secret as nightfall approached.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Poles Copeland
Hunt
Avondale
Traction Company
Eastern railroads seek to reopen freight rate case with ICC
Washington May 14 Eastern railroads began steps to lift freight charges as representatives of 52 lines east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio conferred with the Interstate Commerce Commission on a formal bid to reopen the eastern advance case, a decision against the railroads two years earlier.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Mississippi
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern
Explosion Kills Four on Torpedo Boat S-148 in Helgoland Maneuvers
Four German sailors were killed and three seriously wounded when Torpedo Boat S-148 exploded during maneuvers at Helgoland Germany on May 14. Two flotillas returned with flags at half mast and the injured were taken to the naval hospital for treatment.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Helgoland
Germany
Naval Hospital
Woman suffrage amendment favored by Senate committee
Washington May 14 Senator Chamberlains resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to grant women the ballot was favorably reported today by the Senate Woman's Suffrage committee. Chairman Thomas and Democrats Ow ens and Republicans Jones Sutherland and Clapp voted for it while Republican Catron opposed. If reported an effort will be made to bring it up this session unless tariff legislation blocks it.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Woman's Suffrage Committee
Thomas
Owens
Jones
Sutherland
Clapp
Catron
Delegates Discuss Measures of Churches North and South
In Atlanta Georgia May 14 delegates from the Northern and Southern United and Associated Reform Presbyterian churches convene for a joint assembly. About 1800 delegates arrive for a ten day meeting examining lay missionary work home and foreign missions and theological seminaries. A proposal for union of the four denominations is viewed as likely to be presented.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Atlanta
United
Associated Reform Presbyterian
Irwin Elected Imperial Potentate at Shriner Meet
Dallas May 14 Shriners wrapped up their annual meeting naming the 1914 convention city and elevating officers. The sole contest was for Imperial Outer Guard with several candidates. William W. Irwin of Wheeling West Virginia won the post.
Verdict in Jack Johnson Case Sighted in Forerunner Laws
The judge declares a conviction under the miscegenation statutes as a warning that laws against interracial marriage must be respected. U.S. Attorney Perkins led the government in the case against the heavyweight pugilist, whose trial and verdict are described as a forerunner to broader enforcement. The article frames the decision as a demonstration of federal authority against interracial unions.
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Herald-Star
U.S
Perkin
Chicago
Bellaire Brakeman Badly Hurt in Train Accident
Charles Carman a Bellaire man employed by the C P alongside Wellsville was seriously injured when a brake attempt failed. He ran to reach the moving train but lost his grip and fell striking the ground. Three ribs were broken and his right arm badly injured. He was taken home to Bellaire and will be bedridden for some time.
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Charles Carman
Bellaire
Manning
Wellsville
Victi
Car
Drunken Riot in Dillonvale Leaves Officer Stabbed
A Monday night disturbance among celebrating Poles in Dillonvale led to a free fight over alcohol. Mayor Eberling and Officer Warern Hill intervened as the mob grew. Hill was stabbed several times but not seriously hurt and helped arrest the leaders. Several foreigners were held for grand jury action.
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Dillonvale
Eberling
Warern Hill
Hill
Eberle
Luncheon Discusses Main Market and Water Filtration Plans
At the weekly luncheon Senator J A Moore spoke on the proposed main market and inter county roads authorized by the last legislature and urged steps to start the main market road work. D J Sinclair reported on water filtration study favoring chemical mechanical filters and state board approval before adoption. Dr J C M Floyd outlined garbage collection efforts amid funding limits and aim for a system affordable to taxpayers.
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J. A. Moore
D. J. Sinclair
State Board of Health
J. C. M. Floyd
City Board of Health
Court orders former Supt of State Banks held not guilty
Columbus May 14 Judea Kincaide ordered a verdict of not guilty for Frank Baxter former Superintendent of State Banks in a case charging him with converting 37000 dollars of Columbia Savings and Trust Co funds to pay a debt via Bankers Trust Co New York The funds were shown to have been returned with four percent interest
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Columbus
Judea Kincaide
Frank Baxter
Baxter
Columbia Savings and Trust Co
Bankers’ Trust Company
New York
Aged farmer in Sparta kills wife then wounds kin
Sparta Wisconsin May 14. William Hogue aged 70 a retired farmer killed his wife with a poker during a family quarrel. He shot his daughter Mrs Guy Wilson three times and his son-in-law twice. He then slit his own throat and died. Mrs Wilson is dying and her husband may recover.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Sparta
Wis
William Hogue
Guy Wilson
Court actions seed Knox township property quieting suit
Court reports list several civil and divorce actions. Theos E Phillips sues Olive Conn and others to quiet title and seek injunction to stop fence changes on Knox township premises. Wm G Harris represents Ohio in assault case against Mose White. Lala E Harns seeks divorce from Wm E Harris. Thos D Spriens seeks divorce from Maggie W Spriens alleging extreme cruelty. Zula F Allensworth sues Bernice V Miser et al to confirm sale. Belmont Drawing Co sues Pasquale C Santo for 943.70.
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Theos. E. Phillips
Olive Conn
Knox Township
P. Lewis
John W. Porter
Wm. G. Harris
Lala E. Harns
Mt. Pleasant
Mansfield & Merryman
Thos. D. Spriens
Maggie W. Spriens
Charleston
W. Va
Duval
Ohio
Mose White
Zula F. Allensworth
Bernice
Miser Et al
Sale
Belmont Brawing Co
Pasquale C. Santo
Huston
Doctor McCready Found Dead In Automobile In Etown Ohio
Dr F R McCready a prominent physician was found dead in his car on a street in Etown Ohio this morning around 10 oclock. He failed to brake in time and drove into a rope stretched across the street by wreckers the rope caught under his chin and broke his neck authorities report.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Eetonia
F. R.mccready
Woman Dies as Divorce Suit Nears Hearing
East Liverpool Ohio May 14 Clara Freelander wife of Joseph Freelander died in a local hospital after an operation while his divorce suit was to be called before Judge Moore at Lisbon.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Liverpool
Joseph Freelander
New York Stock Market Quotations and Prices
Quotations furnished by A C Douglas of Steubenville, advising on New York and Pittsburg markets. Amid notes on Amal Copper at 0.05, U S Steel around 105-106, and various Pittsburgh stocks including Mfrs Light and Heat at 497, Pgh Coal around 80, with multiple bid and sell figures for industry names and mines.
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New York
A. C Douglas
National Exchange Bank
Steubenville
Messrs. Moore, Leonard & Lewis
Pittsburg
Tanes Rogs
RRO
Pierce Goodrich Rubber
MTL
Oss Linien
Paci
SiRely
U.S. Steel
la Belle
Coma
Onescisia
Pangan
Funeral Shootings at Linwood Cemetery Sparks Slavic Furore
During John Kantrach funeral at Linwood cemetery near Barton Belmont county a drunken Slav named Andy Ludinski fired a 32 caliber revolver killing Joe Latroski a cousin of the deceased. Foreign mourners then beat Ludinski unconscious and sheriff Anderson arrested him at the scene. Latroski was taken to North Wheeling hospital in grave condition with abdominal wounds and doctors expressed cautious hope for his recovery.
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John Kantrach
Linwood Cemetery
Barton
Belmont County
Andy Ludinski
Joe Latroski
Ludinski
Anderson
St. Clairsville
Latroski
North Wheeling Hospital
Dynamite Blast Kills Three Miners in Eckhart Magazine
A coal company magazine at Eckhart exploded releasing seven hundred pounds of dynamite and powder killing three miners who entered with a lantern. The blast damaged nearby houses and caused thousands of dollars in destruction. Local officials reported the accident occurred near Cumberland Maryland on May 14.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Cumberland
Eckhart
Death of Mrs Mahala M Barr Widow of William W Barr
Mrs Mahala M Barr 88 widow of William W Barr died at 513 Ross street on May 14 1913 after a brief illness. Born in Virginia September 29 1823 she moved to the city in youth and married William W Barr April 17 1849. Five sons George James Oliver Frank and Edward died young leaving her with few kin. A longtime Christian Church member and charter member she remained active in worship and charity until ill health prevented attendance. She leaves two sisters Mrs O M Thatcher of Marietta and another sister in St Paul.
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Mahala M. Barr
William Wylie Barr
Ross Street
Barr
Virginia
E. G Nicholson
George
James
Oliver
Frank
Edward
Christian Church
Church At Heart
People of God
Wherther
O. M. Thatcher
Marietta
St. Paul
Infant son Paul Slattery Boram dies after illness
Paul Slattery Boram, infant son of James and May Delvin Boram, died after a brief illness with measles. The family mourns as two sisters and two brothers, and many friends, share in the sorrow.
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Paul Slattery Boram
Ttery Boram
James
May Delvin Boram
Mrs Julianna Virtue White Passes At 62 In La Belle View
Mrs Julianna Virtue White wife of John B White died at home on Reserve Place La Belle View on May 14 1973 after six weeks heart illness. Born March 17 1851 in Washington County Pennsylvania she lived there before moving with her husband a year ago. Survived by husband and several children including Ella Mrs R W McElacy Mrs J S Butler and Elizabeth Anderson and sons Harry John and Fred all of the city. Also two sisters Mrs Morgan Sharp and Mrs Demmet and two brothers Walter Virtue and John Virtue. She was active in Second United Presbyterian Church and Ladies Aid Society.
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Julianna Virtue White
John B. White
Reserve Place
la Helle View
White
Virtue
Washington County
Robinson Township
la Belle View
Second United Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
John B. Wright
Ella
R. W. McElacy
Beaver County
J. S. Butler
Elizabeth Anderson
Harry B
John J
Fred L
Morgan Sharp
Demmet
Cross Creek Township
Walter Virtue
Burgettstown
John Virtue
Danburg
Towa
Toronto Resident Frank Johnston Dies After Stroke
Frank Johnston a well known Toronto resident died at the County Home Monday evening after a final stroke of paralysis. A native of Steubenville he moved to Toronto about twenty years ago and was prosperous until illness halted his labor. He had been at the infirmary since last Saturday with no near relatives to assist. His remains were laid to rest in Wintersville cemetery Tuesday evening at five o'clock. As long as in good health he was an industrious citizen.
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Frank Johnston
Toronto
Johnston
Steubenville
Wintersville
Remains of Gregory Heishler Sent to Huntington
The remains of Gregory Heishler who died here on Monday were shipped to Huntington, West Virginia, on Wednesday.
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Gregory Heishler
Huntington
W. Va
Mangled Body of Bridgeport Man Found Near Wheeling Creek
The mangled body of Steve Adler, a foreign resident of Bridgeport, was found beside the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling tracks at Wheeling Creek yesterday morning by a switching engine crew. Adee and his wife attended a festival the prior night and Adler planned to return to the festivities but disappeared before reaching home. His body was identified by a frayed cord from the Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles found in his pocket.
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Steve Adler
Bridgeport
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Wheeling Creek
Adee
Ann
Festivites
Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles
Directors Of Y M C A Re-elected Board Last Evening
The Young Men's Christian Association held its annual board meeting with many members present. Re-elected for three years were John Flood John Potter H B Grier George W Porter D M Wier Walter M Smith Hayes De Yarmon and C Niedengard filled a vacancy. The budget for next year was adopted after a strong financial showing with growing receipts and memberships. There were 486 members with 181 in the boys department and 257 men living in the dormitory during the past year.
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Young Men's Christian Association
John Flood
John Potter
H. B. Grier
George W. Porter
D. M. Wier
Walter M. Smith
Hayes de Yarmon
C. Niedengard
Associaion
Association
Park Commission Organizes With Election of Officers
The city park commission, named H. D. Wintt inger, Rev. Thos, A. Powers and D. J. Melville, met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday evening and organized under the ordinance. Wintt inger was chosen chairman and D. F. Melville secretary. The group will meet soon to draft rules and plan park beautification efforts for the city.
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City Park Commission
H. D. Winttinger
Rev. Thos
A. Powers
D. J. Melville
Chamber of Commerce
H. D. Wintringer
D.F. Melville
Miner Burned in Powder Explosion at Colliers Mines
A foreign miner was severely burned at the mines near Colliers several days ago when a powder can exploded. The blast also set fire to a miner's shanty.
Arrested for Theft in City Case
William Webster, described as a Black man, was arrested for stealing 220 dollars from Thomas Walker. A man described as Black, previously arrested two years ago, was held by Mayor Mcleish for the grand jury after an arrest last night.
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William Webster
Thomas Walker
Shoes stolen from AC&PRR freight car in Steubenville yard
A freight car on the AC and PRR line in the Steubenville yards was broken into last night. A quantity of shoes was taken, and police began inquiries into the theft.
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Steubenville
Track walker badly injured after freight train collision
James Bakemore a track walker for the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad company was struck near Rush Run Monday evening after five o'clock by an approaching freight train. He suffered severe injuries including the loss of an arm and multiple bruises and is in a very bad condition at Martins Ferry hospital.
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James Bakemore
Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Martins Ferry Hospital
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Ransdell
Louis £ Rowley
Lansing
Mich
Wilvon Nan
Commerce Commission
IAN Association Assem
Jack Johnson
the Chamber of Commerce
Dead Man
Mahala Miller Barr
Asso
Park Commission
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