Grand Jury Examines 578 Witnesses in Maltreatment Case
A Cleveland area grand jury has examined 578 witnesses this term and may reach 600 before adjournment. The panel targets several towns including Dillonvale and Steubenville for cleaner institutions. A distressing maltreatment case in Dillonvale involves a woman named Myers from Wheeling, alleged to have been mistreated after a prior employment dispute. She remains in critical condition as officials consider prosecutions. a saloon man allegedly aided her, and plans to pursue the matter with Prosecutor Alban are underway.
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Amsterdam
Toronto
Long Run
Dillonvale
Mingo Junction
Brilliant
Steubenville
A. Ventely
Toledo
Myers
Wheeling
Ganse Bros
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Frank Dolzal
Alban
Man killed at Follansbee in sewer construction collapse
In Fol lansbee a seven foot ditch for a new sewer caved in at Main and Mahan avenues Friday, burying two Ferry & Son workers. Pablo Cinnidio died, Nick Fargo survived with back injuries after being buried briefly. Braces were not used, neglect blamed. rescue efforts succeeded quickly for Fargo, but Cinnidio died at the morgue in Steubenville.
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Follansbee
Upper Main Street
Ferry & Son
Pablio Cinnidio
Nick Fargo
Cimidio
Fargo
Huth
Main and
Mahan Avenue
Cinnilio
Cimilio
Mettenberg
Steubenville
Tollansbee
Ferry & Sons
Administrator's Appointment for Simon Smith Estate
Notice that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Simon Smith, deceased, late of Salens Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. Dated October 2, 1907.
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Simon Smith
Salens Twnship
Jefferson County
Ohio
Growth of New York City Adds About 415 People Daily
New York City continues rapid growth as residents increase by roughly 415 each day. The steady gain reflects ongoing migration and natural population rise amid expanding housing and services.
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New York
New York City
Explosion of Natural Gas Injures Father and Son
A gas leak from a Tri State Gas Company main line in Wellsbury caused an explosion at a First Ward home around 6 30 this morning. George Black a prominent local businessman and his 12 year old son James were burned and injured when the basement gas ignited as Mr Black entered with a lighted lamp. The blast shattered all the windows, damaged furniture and set the house on fire before firefighters saved the residence.
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Wellsbury
George Black
James
Tri-State Gas Company
Mr. Black
Black
Love and Affection $1 Transfer Defines Purchase Deed
Judge Richards rules that a deed stating love and affection plus $1 is a valid consideration, making the transfer a deed of purchase. The case Moses F. Walker vs Welday W. Walker involves Elizabeth Harper Ann O'Hara estate partition and the Hamline M. E. Church legacy dispute.
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Hamline M. E. Church
Ann Smith
Indiana
Plaintiff
Elizabeth Harper
Ann O'Hara
Mary Walker
J. A. Kitheart
Morris Wylie
Richards
Walkers
Hamline Church
McKee, Kitheart & Bigger
Alban
Wilford Ray Bell
W. & L. E Coal Mining Co
Ohio Coal Mine Fatalities Report Slaughter in September
Ohio mining records show 16 fatal accidents in September with Jefferson county reporting six deaths and Belmont four. The East Ohio coal field and electrified equipment are blamed for many deaths as state inspectors struggle to curb the toll amid dangerous roof conditions and improper insulation.
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Ohio
Jefferson
Belmont
East Ohio
Ohio Mining Department
Columbus Dispatch
George Harrison
Ning
Steubenville Girls Plead Guilty in Disorderly House Case
Annie Kiefer Mamie Moody and Hanna King were arraigned before Mayor Mahon in Follanshee and pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house. Each fined 25 plus costs, ordered to leave town, and warned to stay away. Kensinger, a saloon keeper, sent a note warning the Kiefer girl to avoid Steubenville and hinted at a murder tied to Kensinger’s establishment. The note is held by Marshal Ad Barnes of Follansbee.
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Steubenville
Mahon
Follanshee
Annie Kiefer
Mamie Moody
Hanna King
Keifer
Charles Kensinger
South Fifth Street
West Virginia
McKeesport
Kensinger
George Lee
Marshal Ad Barnes
Follansbee
Statistics of Ohio livestock by county auditors 1907
The State Auditor’s report for 1907 shows Ohio had 744,119 horses, 1,310,414 cattle, 18,803 mules, 2,204,138 sheep, and 1,320,723 hogs. Totals include declines in horses, cattle, and mules, but increases in sheep and hogs, with figures noted by county auditors.
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Columbus
Prof Hammond to Lead Pittsburg Night Industrial School
Prof J M Hammond former Steubenville educator will head a new night school at Pittsburg High School in the mill district. The Jones Laughlin Steel company funds rooms fitted for mechanical drawing mathematics English and tool work for men and boys, with domestic science in the women’s department. The program aims to give a thorough technical education as machinery and equipment expand.
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J. M. Hammond
Steubenville High School
Morris High School
Pittsburg
Hammond
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Embezzler Nabbed by Pittsburg Police Aid
Constable Len Maple with Pittsburg police outwitted supporters of Zacour Dayoub an Arabian charged with embezzling 285 dollars in Steubenville Ohio. Maple intercepted Dayoub and an attorney to bring him back under Justice Blackburn's jurisdiction. Dayoub agreed to return.
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Len Maple
Pittsburg
Zacour Dayoub
J. Welford Wolmes
Justice Blackburn
Steubenville
Dayoub
Bryan Dayoub
Ohio
Maple
Probate Court Hearing on Oct 26 1907 In Jefferson County
List of final and first accounts filed in probate court for estates and guardianships. Names include Amelia Baron minors Casimer Smoger Joseph Survila Tony Bacco August Becker William M Cope Jay Breen Ralph Rosley Williamson Antonio Muglia Wilmer Cavitt Jacob Bloom Joseph Sambur Francis M Wells Nansia J Rose Adolph Spindler Edward J Sharon Wesley Thompson Jarote Sharon William W D Stone Julian Humphreville Edward B Jones Edward B Jones Ellen Theaker Edward Stone Objections must be filed by the hearing date. J R McCLEARY Judge
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Jefferson County
John Duda
Amelia Baron
Casimer Smoger
Joseph Survila
Philip de Julian
Tony Bacco
Dorote Becker
August Becker
Minol
Antonio Muglia
George Swan
Wilmer
Edward B. Stone
William WD. Stone
J. R. McCleary
Ear Rings of Arab Women Traditions
A historical note describes Arab baby girls having six ear piercings on the seventh day after birth. By two months, heavy gold rings are placed in the holes and worn for life, except during mourning.
Ohio Railroads Report Higher Revenue Under Lower Rates
From Columbus, Ohio reports show railroads collected more money at a maximum rate of two cents per mile than at three cents. The gain is about 1.33 million dollars for the year ended last June. Passenger receipts rose and earnings per train mile increased, easing fears of reform opponents as lawmakers note the broader fiscal impact across states amid varying court rulings on reduced rates.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Railway Commission
Union
First Meeting of Creditors in Fox Bankruptcy
In the Southern District of Ohio Albert Fox of Dillonvale is adjudged bankrupt on September 13 1907. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 7 1907 at 9:00 AM in Room 405 National Exchange Bank Building Steubenville Ohio. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and handle related business. Justin A Moore Referee in Bankruptcy Steubenville Ohio September 25 1907.
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District Court of the United States
Ohio
Albert Fox
Dillonvale
Jefferson
Albert Pax
National Exchange Bank
Steubenville
Justin A. Moore
Ohio Circuit Court terms fixed for 1908 by counties
Ohio Seventh Judicial Circuit orders the start dates for 1908 circuit court terms in Ashtabula Lake Geauga Trumbull Portage Mahoning Columbia Carroll Guernsey Noble Monroe Harrison Belmont Jefferson counties. Terms begin 9 a.m. on specified dates, with official clerks James White and judges Jerome Burrows Peter Laurie John Cook certifying Sept 26 1907 Steubenville.
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State of Ohio
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Ashtabula County
Lake County
Geauga County
Trumbull County
Portage County
Mahoning County
Columbia County
Carroll County
Guernsey County
Noble County
Monroe County
Harrison County
Belmont County
Jefferson County
Executor's Notice of Appointment for Kinsey T. Cole
The und ersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as executrix of the will of Kinsey T. Cole, deceased, late of Wayne Township, Jefferson County. Vita Dated this 23rd day of September. Mary Cole, 160%, A C Lewis and J Oscar Naylor, Attorneys.
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Kinsey T. Cole
Wayne Township
Jefferson County
Vita
Mary Cole
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Lewis
The
Cooper Insurance Co
State Inspection Department
Nie Keifer
McKeepfort
Prof
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Constable Lem Maple
Jerome B. Burrows, Peter A. Laurie
John M. Cook
Circuit Court
James White
A. C. Lewis and
J. Oscar Naylor
Jacob George
North Fourth Street
Bowmont
North
Cedar Aves
West View
Greater
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Mperial Hotel
France Medical Institute
Ryke
Voke
Enicarion Sui
France Medical Institute Co
West
Gay Street
Itruisen Union State
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