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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
1
Governor Harris, a Civil War veteran, announced a policy to give old soldiers preference in state appointments where efficiency is not impaired. He will not generally intervene in subordinates’ selections but will grant this favor to veterans when all else is equal, asking appointees to follow this guideline.
The Agricultural Department tested 352 alfalfa seed samples from across the country and found 160 containing dodder, with others adulterated by yellow trefoil weed and clover. Firms named by Secretary Wilson as selling adulterated lots include W. E Barrett & Co, Frovidence, Caughey and Carran, Detroit, S W Flower & Co, Toledo, J J Funk, Fremont, Neb, William S Gabreath, Indianapolis, Huntington & Page, Indianapolis, Martin Kunkle & Sons, Davenport, Providence Seed Co, Providence, Ross Bros. Co, Worcester, L Tawles & Co, Milwaukee.
Three foreign workers died and six others were injured when a new concrete wing at the Garford Manufacturing Co plant in Elyria, Ohio collapsed after the ground settled, weakening supports this morning.
A morning blaze at the rear of J F George's restaurant leveled the entire nine-building block in Leesburg. Losses estimated around 40000 dollars for structures and contents. Officials suspect incendiaries and will conduct a thorough investigation.
Goldfield Sept 6 Battling Nelson is not seriously ill despite circulating rumors of his death.
Congress man Burton from Cleveland, after meeting Gov. Harris, stated he is confident the governor will prevent the Republican party from using state patronage to sustain existing control. He urged reforms including a party primary and broader nominating rights to curb personalist influence and strengthen the party structure.
Ottawa Ohio Sept 6 a woman Mrs Henry Knipson of Cloverdale cut off her two small childrens heads with a butcher knife in a fit of insanity. She confessed to neighbors after the act. She had been discharged as cured six years ago from the Toledo asylum and is now violent.
Miss Annie Morgan age 37 was driven to terror by a dream she believed showed a black man about to kill her. She fled her room, cried out, and died within minutes from heart disease, despite a physician’s arrival. Coroner Murphy ruled heart disease the cause.
San Francisco street railway strike officially ended. A few cars operated as carmen returned to work on condition of resuming service and pursuing arbitration over a $3 daily wage and an eight hour day.
Vincennes Indiana September 6 report of George Wa. Belmont West Virginia man found dead in bed at a hotel from apoplexy. The death described as sudden and unexpected, authorities notifying next of kin and awaiting autopsy results.
The Belmont county Democratic convention in Bellaire nominated Frank Summers of Jefferson county for Congress in the Sixteenth district to challenge Republican C L Weems. Albert M Brown and William Kinsey were among other potential candidates. Summers won on a Jefferson county ticket with McCombs as temporary chair. Roosevelt praise by chair affirmed, platform backed Bryan.
The Jefferson County W T U holds its 14th annual session Friday in the M E B Church at Richmond. The program includes an address by Miss Brown, reports from officers and superintendents, franchise talk, lectures on temperance and reform, and an evening session with music and benediction.
The sixty fourth annual Muskingum conference convened Thursday morning in the M P church with Rev J A Selby presiding. Secretary C H Beck guiding appointments for committees across Pulpit Services Official Reports Harmon Relations Obituaries Missions Education Publishing and other areas as ministers and lay delegates converge to complete the gathering.
Havana reports a pause in hostilities as peace efforts advance. Delegates from veteran groups move toward insurgent leaders such as Pino Guerra and Col. Albert to seek acceptable terms, while similar talks begin in Cienfuegos and Santa Clara province. Government commanders halt active operations pending a path to end the conflict.
Washington September 6 The Comptroller of the Currency has issued a call for a statement of the condition of National banks as of the close of business Tuesday September 4. The data will cover reserves capital and liabilities and must be filed by banks in the coming days.
HAPPENINGS lists Wm. M. winning the 19 pace at Canton in three straight. The burial of Perry Hinds occurred at Bear Lake, Mich., with plans to bring remains for interment here. A sermon tonight by Rev. J. A. Selby at First M. P. Church will focus on spiritual equipment, followed by communion. Patent attorney H E Dunlap reports issued patents to several Eastern Ohio residents, including improvements in wagon boxes, fire extinguishers, electric ailers, grassing gear, and other mechanical devices, listing numerous inventors and locations.
The new infirmary at Jefferson County is illuminated for the first time with electricity. The building, visible from miles away on a knoll, is praised as the finest in the state with fireproof wing separation and careful, substantial construction. Completion runs over budget by about 2500 dollars due to essential improvements. Within three weeks the 43 inmates and staff are expected to occupy the new building. The project, designed by Fred E. Sillett and built by A W McDonald, includes plumbing by Newey and Bartholomew and a full electric plant by Electric Construction Co of Columbus.
The notice lists open seasons and restrictions for Ohio game. Quail may be shot only when flying November 14 to December 6 with a daily limit of 18. Geese and ducks have fall and spring windows. Pheasants protected to November 10, 1998. Rabbits, squirrels with daily limits, raccoon, skunk dates, and rules on fishing gear and black bass restrictions are outlined. Also bans on trespass on private artificial waters and hunting on Sundays.
Official notices from the Pan Handle Pittsburg division announce Mesailer as assistant yardmaster and C FB Fravel appointed master mechanic at Dennison. P McCauley moves to Sheridan. Weather report notes Ohio fair tonight and Friday.
Two Pan Handle repair crew workers were crushed when a car shifted by a yard crew struck them at No 4 track in Steubenville. Fred Klages died at Gill hospital from blood loss and leg amputation following the crush. Jim Manack sustained severe injuries including a crushed shoulder and possible amputation. Klages, 48, German born and longtime resident, leaves wife Lettie Waley and five children. Manack’s condition remained critical. Both were employed repairing a drawhead and were under a car when the shift occurred.
John F Cochran sues Peter F Collinge to dissolve the Cochran and Collins partnership, account for assets, sell property, pay debts, and divide surplus. He seeks an injunction to stop Collinge from handling partnership funds and a receiver. The partners disputed management since 1885 to 1898, with machinery and notes in Collinge’s possession and rust damage reported. Attorneys Erskine and Smith for Cochran. Kitheart and Bigger for title suit.
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