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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
1
Hamm Westphalia Nov 12 Three hundred twenty two men are dead or doomed after a fire damp explosion at the Radbod coal mine near Hamm. Ninety six of 360 men escaped. rescuers barred by wreckage and flames. town crowds gather. many wives and mothers attempt to enter the burning mine.
Galion Ohio November 12 Clarence Sipe was arrested after returning from his wife’s funeral on a charge of killing his spouse with poison and gas. Prosecutors allege he dosed her with poison then turned on natural gas while she was ill. He denies the poison accusation.
James Lucas discarded a thawing stick of dynamite into a basket of 100 pounds of explosive. Chas Smith and Chas Heimbach were critically injured. Window glass within a block shattered and a house wrecked.
In Youngstown on November 12 William Dowd, reportedly from Pittsburgh, was killed when Frank Walz struck him from behind the car during a dispute over drinks. Walz and a companion were arrested.
In Buffalo on November 12 six Celestials drowned while attempting to smuggle Chinese across the Niagara River. Four others were rescued and later arrested.
Harfrey W. Watterson, lawyer and Henry Watterson’s younger son, plunged from the nineteenth floor of his 37 Wall Street office. His body fell 110 feet to the roof of a neighboring ten story building. Death was instantaneous and almost every bone was broken. He was married. No witnesses. tragedy appears accidental.
Columbus dispatches report Congressman Burton, in Washington, favors letting voters decide the successor to Senator Foraker. He rejects a bid for Speaker and proposes a county by county popular vote where representatives are uncertain, noting legal questions but insisting the people should have a voice in choosing the senator.
Governor elect Harmon has a packed schedule with a reception tonight at the Grand hotel hosted by railway employees on the western division of the C H D road, then a Ottawa crow banquet Friday evening in a wager settlement with Republicans. He plans to visit Chicago to see his daughter Mrs Cassat, then return to map inaugural substance and begin appointment considerations.
Washington reports in the weather bulletin that Ohio will see fair conditions tonight and on Friday. No significant precipitation expected as high pressure maintains settled skies across the state. Temperature readings not listed.
Editorial analyzes Dow Tax distributions in Jefferson County towns Steubenville Mingo Junction Dillonvale Toronto Amsterdam Groveton and Toronto’s Island Creek and Knox townships. It projects tax-rate rises and deficits if alcohol is banned, warning against easy money and urging prudent expenditure amid possible revenue loss and needed levies.
Ragland miner William Campers dies from injuries after a clash on Election Night. George Livingstone is arrested for manslaughter as authorities report Campers succumbed to a fall and slag fragment injury amid prior fights and accusations of repeated assaults by Livingstone.
The annual reunion of Scottish Rite Masons convened at Masonic Hall North Fourth Street with many visitors from Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ontario Canada. Notables include Nelson Williams John P Haslet and others. Degrees will be conferred Thursday and Friday with a banquet reception and dance for members and guests.
An Ad Editor argues against liquor in Jefferson County, invoking moral teachings and economic costs. He cites Britain’s registrar general on alcohol death rates, asserts liquor harms families and society, and warns that treating business as the sole measure hurts homes and public welfare. He appeals to voters to oppose saloons and protect civic life.
Col. James P. Low of the Treasury Department arrives in Washington to discuss locating a new post office. He plans to meet concerned citizens at the Imperial hotel and depart for Washington the next morning. This afternoon he tours the business district with D. J. Sinclair to view potential sites.
A mass meeting is set for Sunday at 8 p.m. at the National Theatre addressed by Rev. Dr. T. W. Lane of Wheeling. A 2 p.m. business men gathering will feature East Liverpool delegates discussing benefits of dry city policies. Community meetings follow at the Second Presbyterian Church and other venues with speakers including Judge R. G. Richards and Rev. L. O. Eldridge.
Paul Lividt and Egnot Sekonovich faced Mayor Porter after pleading guilty to assault and battery for pushing Fli Rolich from a second floor verandah on Wells street three weeks ago. Each received three months in the workhouse. Rolich remains bedridden at a Servian district boarding house with injuries from the fall.
William Jeffries, who served 67 years in public office and was Ohio’s longest serving official, died suddenly at his Coshocton home at age 90. Born in Huntington PA, he began as a canal boat driver, later a wagon maker, and from 1841 onward held constable and court bailiff roles until his death.
Authorities in the river town conduct a rigid investigation of the foreign population after a local man received a Black Hand letter demanding 300 dollars within ten days. Postmarks show the letters originated in Follansbee, prompting police to pursue arrests as several similar communications have surfaced.
The 18 year old Ella Davidson, drowned in the Ohio River near Wellsville over two weeks ago, was found by Elsie Vandiner and others at the Jethro bar. The body, badly decomposed, showed clothing torn and had washed ashore above the typical entry point. The death followed a yacht outing with Pearl Fogot, two East Liverpool men, and an Irondale resident. The body was taken to Haville for burial.
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