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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
1
In St. Petersburg the Douma faces a radical moment as deputies representing workers demand immediate constitutional government and a popular assembly to draft a constitution. The radicals oppose the conservative reply to the Czar addressing reform, signaling a direct challenge to the regime.
Pinkertons increase from 15 to over 150 guarding Ohio mining areas amid miners protests over pay scales. Notices urge return to work as unions resist arbitration. Warrenton and several mines resume under 1908 scale, while officials present a 1904-5 wage offer to settle disputes posted at tipples across the district.
Washington reports speculation that ex Senator Chandler, accused of malice toward the administration, might face removal or punishment. Observers say the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission head could be kept in place as the commission's term nears its end, with the President likely allowing him to serve out his term.
Columbus May 17 John Merz 11 a farmer from Mifin township shot himself as deputy sheriffs prepared to return his wife Mrs Merz to the State Insane Hospital. Neighbors say Merz drank recently and he accused his wife of feigning insanity. He leaves seven children.
Washington May 17 Bailey presented documentary evidence in the Senate to counter published charges that he acted treacherously toward his party. He warned that he would brand any accuser a liar and urge honesty among the public as he challenges critics who seek to derail railroad rate measures.
The House approved a naval appropriation of ten million dollars for a battleship in Washington on May 17. The ship is expected to be the most powerful war vessel in the world.
Three hundred infantrymen camped on heights above Sutton and Sud brick yards calmed Coeymans New York where a strike by Italian brick workers had created terror. In Tiffin Ohio, 125 Italian laborers held in coaches aboard a B and O special train after attempting to wreck a fast train at Attica will be discharged in Chicago today, with no prosecutions expected and no further trouble anticipated.
Bids opened by the board of public service show contractor James A. Coyne securing the garbage plant building for 11,500 dollars while furnace decisions remain unsettled. The bid details list several contractors with varying prices for building and furnace options, including Universal Engine and Construction, Morse Boulger Destruction Co., and Lewis & Kitchen, among others, with excavations and stone work also itemized.
New York May 17 Dr Gregory Maxime former president of the short lived Baltic Republic and Russian exile is believed kidnapped last week by Russan secret service men and shipped back to Russia as a prisoner. An investigation is under way though the plan seems difficult to execute.
Former Attorney General Monnett, in Lima before departure, says Tobias harmed his own and Monnett and Wynley’s chances for Railroad Commissioner by his remarks in the railway oyster suit case. Historic Church features at Boston show advanced decay needing teardown or rebuilding. John Cotton and Puritans left from that church to found Boston. A monument to Cotton in the historic chapel was placed years ago by Americans.
Wheat for May 17 to July delivery quoted at 83 cents a bushel while corn sits at 47 percent. Cate holds 34 percent and pork trades at 15 dollars 75 cents per hund or unit.
Washington May 17 The Senate defeated an effort to designate gas pipe lines as common carriers.
On the steamer Queen City at East Liverpool wharf Wednesday night Robert Finley struck roustabout Simon Richardson with a capstan bar injuring him seriously. Richardson, with a fractured right temple, was taken to Wheeling Marine Hospital. Finley, described as a violent novice, fled the boat after the assault amid claims of previous family murders and a short prison term.
Harry E. Moore received a Carnegie Hero Fund bronze medal and $500 in benefits for rescuing 58 year old coal miner Miller near Amsterdam in Jefferson County. Moore, riding the engine pilot at 15 mph, jumped to save Miller as the engine struck him. Miller died and Moore lost part of his left hand.
Italian workman Rock Quewen reported robbery at the mayor’s office. He said $75 was taken from trousers hung in a ward robe closet used by men. Theft occurred Tuesday night between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. while Quewen was on night shift. Police will investigate.
J T Colburn representing N S Smith plans the Stanton Park theater opening on May 25 as the Dorothy Lewis Stock Co commences an engagement. Smith oversees multiple park theaters and aims to draw crowds with free class summer attractions.
The mayor reports this week dog licenses and fines total 441.50 dollars, with 425 dollars in licenses and 18.50 in fines this month. Last year this total was 401 dollars. Additionally 25 dollars were turned in last month for dog houses.
Auditor Reynolds returned from Cleveland where he joined two colleagues in securing a $33,300 county tax increase for the W L E railroad. The rolling stock, tools, credits, and main line rates show marked per mile rises across Steubenville and Cleveland branch divisions, with the main line and sidings reflecting notable changes.
Salvatore Mafia, a Hallan laborer living in Colliers near Colliers West Virginia, was fatally injured when rock fell in the cut. He died at hil hospital yesterday afternoon from the injuries sustained Wednesday morning. He was thirty, single, and had lived in the city less than a month. One brother, Carmelo Mazza, resides here.
Washington Il hosts a college debate between Notre Dame University and George Town University. The teams will uphold the affirmative on the resolution that labor and capital should settle disputes through legally constituted arbitration boards.
Mingo Junction council granted the National Telephone Co. a franchise and announced immediate work to rebuild the plant. The project includes a central energy board for two sites, new power lines, and the installation of cable instead of open wires, with substantial spending anticipated to improve service.
Ohio fair tonight and Friday with only thunder showers and cooler conditions in the northern portion. Washington reports similar trends with dry spells interspersed by brief showers as temperatures ease.
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