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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
12
Washington observers note Bryan may steer the New York delegation via unit rule and fears of a Hearst-Tammany alliance fade as Roosevelt Taft Cuba policy and internal party dynamics shape the 1908 Democratic platform. Bryan seeks party unity while critics label him opportunistic amid debates on government ownership of railroads.
The State k failure at Midadleport Ohio comes under receiver control Friday. The alleged President is K K Fox, a Steubenville Toronto figure known in business and society. Fox’s Toronto wife belongs to the city’s elite, and friends say Pax of the prominent family planned Steubenville residence to organize a trust company.
Report states slackwater and a foot stage on the Ohio from Pittsburg to Reaver will be assured by January 1. Wickets already set at Dam No 2 with tests completed. Engineer W Arras says low water requires at most six walks to finish Dams Nos 2 and 6.
Daniel Wilson Nick Moncilovich and James Maddison were discharged after a grand jury slip left them unindicted. They appeared before Judge Richards who admonished them to behave themselves. The legal actions include W P Barnes versus Jane George over land valued at 12000 and involving exchanges with Campbell and Mrs Pines. John H McKee filed suit to restrain municipal and county authorities from improper appropriation of Commercial avenue and to secure sidewalks. Rogers and McKee represent the plaintiffs.
Nearly 4,000 attended the Smithfield fair despite morning threats of bad weather. Cattle sheep and hog exhibits held up to standard while racing featured a 30 minute pace that ended in a three bike crash and a melee among drivers. Billy Humble struck Austin Kail and others were knocked down as tempers flared. Roads via Mango and Mercomfield were reported poor for travel.
Fragmentary list of harness horses and owners with pace times and percentages. Names include Mand Cookeen C W ee son Bloomgindale Lewise Morsey McKee Scott Steubenville Janewood Henderson Bros Smithfield Miss Simon Austin Kail Jewett Les Lady Wilkes Cochran Williams St Clairsville Mabel Wilkes Chas Drum Pittsburgh Time 2 99 percent 238 percent 2 38 percent.
A large force of men started grading Thursday on the Wellsburg to Bethany West Virginia trolley line. The project aims to rush completion and begin rail laying at once with a goal of car traffic by next summer. The line will provide the first rail access to Bethany.
C E Howard, agent of the W I E in this city, will likely leave Saturday for Wheeling where he accepts 8 A Cunningham as agent there, with Cunningham heading to Canton. Howard's local office was checked by the traveling auditor on Wednesday and his successor here has not been named.
Residents along Market Street report a fox terrier went amok on Friday biting several dogs, killing small pigs, and prompting authorities to shoot several dogs. Others are tied up and monitored for rabies, with further action planned if signs appear.
Mrs Mit ate Westbrook of Pleasant Heights reports her husband Richard Westbrooke left home on September 13 and has not been heard from since. He is 24, about 5 feet 10 inches, slender, smooth shaven. She and two children are destitute. Police chief to investigate possibly in Wheeling or Dennison.
A field day at the local Christian Church featured a morning session of the Ministerial Association of the Ohio Valley with Rev. H Hill of Wheeling and Rev. W. D. Van Vorbis of Bellaire. Tonight Rev. J. G. Slaytor of Pittsburg will speak as part of an Endeavor Society program. Miss Jennie Fisher addressed Circle Work, and Mrs. Van Vorhis will discuss why women should be involved in mission work. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Neipart of Brilliant, wife of Jacob Neipart, at 6 a m Monday. survivors include several children in Adena and Brilliant.
Congressman A L Weems discusses the Employers Liability Act in Labor World, noting its sweeping change to hold employers liable for negligence of any employee. He cites the prior doctrine of nonliability except for vice principals and superior servants, calling the act a fundamental shift in worker rights and employer responsibility across interstate carriers and related industries.
Engineers in Cincinnati will hear evidence on removing the Parkerstore bridge span and formulating a War Department report. Major George A. Zinn attends as a special commissioner. The board will examine canalization data, number and location of locks and dams, costs, maintenance, and current and future commerce to gauge feasible improvements without extra structures.
Abstract shows balance of 184 733.87 on Sept 1 1905, receipts 477 692.59, paid teachers 126 299.35, new buildings 97 656.92, total expenditures 298 105.64, balance 184 556.95 on Sept 1 1906. Notes 125 subdistricts, six new buildings cost 11 254, 144 school houses, 292 teachers, enrollment 10 1 percent, high school tuition 4171 555, 762 high school graduates, library 4 754 volumes, property value 570 000.
Orasius Mills Thatcher longtime Steubenville resident died at 316 South Fourth Street at 6 30 am on Sunday age 83 after years of ill health. He was born in Wheeling lived here sixty years married 51 years to Charlotte Miller leaving one son William J Thatcher. A master tailor by trade, he ran shops on Fourth Street and Market Street and served on the city Board of Equalization. He was active in I C C F Good Will Lodge and was a staunch Republican.
Edward Marooney of 916 North Seventh Street died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness from cheteramorbus. Born in Staffordshire England he lived here since 1883 and worked as a coal miner at multiple mines. He was married to Catherine Needham with eleven children, nine surviving with the mother. Surviving are Filton John Edward William Thomas Agnes Catherine James Mary, one brother Thomas and five sisters. He was a member of St Peter's church and a respected industrial citizen.
Mrs Frances wife of D K Andrews died at their Bantam Ridge home near Wintersville Friday at 11 40 p m after illness with cancer and complications. Survived by husband five children Cora Tee Ida Roy Laura a brother George McCausland and sister Mrs Samuel Kane of Nielmend. A member of the 7 P church. Funeral services were held today.
Mr H Herget newly appointed agent for the Wheeling and Laikaria railroad in this city assumed his duties Monday morning. He is transferred from Sherrodsville where he was successful, marking a promotion for good service. Mr Howard leaves to succeed Agent Cunningham in Wheefus Cantonbound.
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