Day of Grand Army tribute at Woman's Club event
The Woman's Club observed Grand Army Day in Steubenville with 150 veterans from Stanton Post and allied groups. Charles D. Simeral of the Herald-Star gave the keynote on love and selfishness, praising the nation and urging justice and peace as patriotic songs filled the First M. E. Church.
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Woman’s Club
M. E. Church
Stanton Post
Sons of Veterans
Steubenville
Shuster G. A. R. Post
Toronto
Trainer
William Zink
R. M. Mahon
Republic
America
Simeral
New York
Missouri
Jefferson County
Fort Donaldson
Pittsburg Landing
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Vicksburg
Appomattox
Judge Richards
Momentous Future In Woman's Mind
An expectant mother is urged to consider comfort as vital and to use Mothers Friend a remedy that soothes nerves and ligaments during pregnancy. The ad claims it relaxes muscles, reduces pains, and aids natural expansion while offering a pamphlet from Bradfield Regulator Co. as proof of usefulness to expectant mothers.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Richenous
Love Strife Ends in Tragedy at Follansbee
Coroner's inquest into Olive Starr's shooting by Thomas Herbert reveals he loved her madly and planned murder and suicide after rejection. Testimony shows Herbert's threats, will provisions, and a somber mood before the fatal night. Starr, a well regarded young woman, faced fear as family details emerge. Herbert, 22, a mill craneman, left surviving siblings and a mother.
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Olive Starr
Thomas Herbert
Wollansbse
Herbert
Miss Star
Follawsbee
Olive
Mary
Mary Starr
Charles
Wellsburg
Bazil Scott
Scott
Zogg
Harry
Follanshee
David Lewis
Blanche
Gladys
Eee
From Wellsburg Family Biographical Note
About one year ago two brothers and two sisters were mentioned in a Wellsburg biographical fragment. The eldest is Mrs. Ernest Zogg of Wellsburg, with further kinship details implied in the contextual note.
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Ernest Zogg
Wellsburg
Golden Jubilee of Dr and Mrs A M Blackburn Observed
The Blackburns celebrated their fifty year wedding anniversary at LaBelle View home with family and friends. Church members and neighbors filled the day with flowers, song, and receptions, recalling fifty years of faith and teaching by the couple.
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A M. Blackburn
LaBelle View
Blackburn
Yorkville Burglary Suspect Held After Shootout at Hotel
Deputies chase Yorkville robbery leads as James Crawford, held at Bellaire and brought to here by Deputy Lucas for a hearing, figures in the case. Constable George Smith discovers the trio of burglars in the Penn Hotel cellar after a revolver battle. watches and about $500 in cash vanish. One burglar was wounded during the exchange and fled.
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Yorkville
James Crawford
Bellaire
Lucas
Penn Hotel
George Smith
Smith
Burglars Enter Homes and Hotel Rooms in Local Heist
Three men burglarized the residence of George Schultz and the Louis Deromiti general store, then entered hotel rooms stealing watches and cash. The total loss is about $500. A suspect, Crawford, has a hand wound and is believed to be among those shot by the Constable.
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George Schultz
Louis Deromiti
Schultz
Deromiti
Crawford
Rival workers clash at Martin's Ferry plant
Tension between Amalgamated Association and United Steel and Iron Workers boiled over at the Whitaker-Glessner plant in Martin's Ferry. The U S and I W posted entry rules, sparking a near riot. A foreign agitator allegedly threw a missile, injuring plant manager Harry Hawkins who then used a cane to strike back. Plant operations were postponed from the water main disruption pending a resolution between factions.
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Amalgamated Association
United Steel and Tron
Whitaker-Glessner
Martin’s Ferry
United Steel and Iron Workers
Eect
Harry Hawkins
Hawkins
Canadians Impose War Tax on Mail and Money Orders
The Dominion government announces a war revenue measure requiring a one cent tax on all letters within Canada and to the UK United States Mexico and other two cent postage areas. Postal cards also taxed one cent and money orders must bear a two cent revenue stamp. Special Canadian war stamps exist but regular stamps are acceptable.
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Dominion
United Kingdom
United States
Mexico
Weirton Girl Elopes With Elwood Man
A Weirton girl Myrtle Ginn married Walter Meyers in Elwood Indiana after an elopement sparked by parental opposition. Norman Hartley the other suitor had come to work in a tin plate mill. telegrams to the Weirton parents brought no reply. If forgiveness is denied the couple plans to settle in Elwood with the sister.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Laporte
Ind
Myrtle Ginn
Weirton
W. Va
J. C. Leesie
Elwood
Walter Meyers
Norman Hartley
West Virginia legislature adjourns second special session
The Charleston session ended after an all night meeting with an omnibus revenue bill and various appropriation measures restoring the National Guard and funding key items. A committee found Gov. Hatfield did not misuse funds from his contingent fund. A bill further tightens the prohibition code, limiting alcohol importation to druggists in a specific form.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
National Guard
House of Delegates
Hatfield
Washington Neutrality Proclamation Covers Italy Entry
A May 25 Washington report states the United States issues a neutrality proclamation regarding Italy entering the war. The measure outlines U.S. stance on belligerent actions and aims to keep the nation out of direct conflict while monitoring developments.
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Associated Press
Herald-star
Washington
United States
Italy
State Department Proclaims Neutrality Rules for War
The May 24 proclamation urges impartial neutrality for all within U S territory and jurisdiction. It warns citizens that laws and treaties protect free opinion and commerce but require neutrality during the ongoing war. The language mirrors other neutralist proclamations and emphasizes noninterference with arms or munitions sales.
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State Department
United States
John Grier Mibbeh Introduces Honk in Mohonk
John Grier Mibbeh unveils a new honk in Mohonk highlighting local innovation. The installation draws attention from residents and regional visitors as a quirky addition to the town.
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John Grier Mibbeh Haw
Mohonk
Van and Mery Tomaszczuk Named in Stewheny Incident
Vans Nee aged 23 and Mery Tomaszczuk aged 19 of Ste wheny are identified in a local incident report with limited readable details. The fragmentary OCR mentions ages and names but lacks full context or outcome.
Judgment Sought Over $101.88 On Open Account
Sophie and Parker Co filed for judgment against Miller and Miller for $101.88 due on an open account. Attorney Miller represented the plaintiff in the action, with the case proceeding to judgment.
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Sophie & Parker Co
Ve.c
Mer«eer
Wnt
Miller & Miller, Attoreye
Cadet Appointment to West Point Set for June Entry
Charles FE Mehkee of Stephens ville has been appointed a cadet at West Point by Mr. Francis before term end. He passed the entrance exam and will enter the academy in June. The next district appointment is not due until June 1917.
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West Point
Charles FE. Mehkee
Stephensville
Francis
Academy
Appeal Case From Ro J Murray Ex-officio Judge Knox Township
Appeal case involving F T McClain and Victoria meter et al from Knox township with ex officio judge Ro J Murray noted. The document outlines an appeal filed in the jurisdiction overseen by the Knox township official.
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F. T. McClain
Victoria Meter Et al
J. Murray
Knox Township
Mayor Court Report Tangles With City Laws
Mayor's Court records show Mike Evasovle arrested for an alleged phobing code violation. Chas Nemeth fined for allowing cattle to run at large. Sepha Leka and Wile were arrested on liquor law violations. A wine window at Movel Johnson's was broken by an object thrown through it.
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Mike Evasovle
Nemeth
Sepha Leka Wile
Movel-Johnson’s
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Ga.r. Day
Woman's Club
Chas. D. Sim
Eral
Europe
Dr. Collins
Shuster Post
Union of States
J. C. Ralston
Ohio
Georgia
Dr. Robinson
Joseph Nicholson
Reynolds
Vreeland
C. P. McFadden
Mary Wilma Dawson
Starr
A. M. Blackburn
U. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift
Whitaker Iron Works
Indiana
They
Mayor's Court
Studebaker
Baker & A
Swdebaker
Jefferson Motor Car Company
North Seventh St
Otte & Pekruhn
Mingo Junction
National Garment Co
Market Street
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