Rail workers oppose Adamson act despite petitions
Rail road employees not in four brotherhoods plan to petition Congress against the eight hour law. Robert T. Frazier, of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line, says signers will present the protest in Washington after visits to Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York. He claims 400,444 workers are affected while 1,500,000 others are ignored.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Chicago
Robert T. Frazier
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Hughes Campaign Draws 15000 in Kansas City Rally
Presidential candidate Charles E Hughes drew about 15000 people in the Kansas City auditorium where 3500 Civil War veterans led cheers and sang Amen as he urged protection of industry and reform of government. He stressed economical government and a budget system while visiting Ellis Hays Victoria Russell and Salina in a multi city Kansas tour.
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Kansas City
Charles E. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Topeka
Hiram Johnson
California
United States
Johnson
Salina
Kan
Ellsworth
Congress
Kansas
Ellis
Hays
Victoria
Russell
Fined for Cussing in Squire Downer Court
R L Helper paid one dollar plus costs after being fined in Squire Downer Court for swearing on the street. The incident stands as a public warning to street corner profaners.
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R. L. Helper
Squire Downer
Petition in Error for Franckhauser New Trial
Attorneys for Harry C Franck hauser deposed chief of police filed a petition in error in the Court of Appeals asking reversal of the Common Pleas Court judgment and a new trial for the plaintiff The petition cites 32 reasons why the ex Chief merits a new trial The appeal was filed earlier and the Court of Appeals will review the case at the December term in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Franckhauser
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas Court
Franckhauser
Ore From Lake Erie Rates Hit Ohio and Nearby States
The Inter-State Commerce Commission ruled ore rates from lower Lake Erie points to Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania generally unreasonable and ordered carriers to file separate charges for dock storage and switching. A new rate grouping sets maximums and may require adjustments to through charges for unnamed destinations. Carriers must submit new charges by December with a final order to set future maximum rates on April 1.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Lower Lake Erie
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Hughes Flay Democracy In Arbitration Stand
Republican nominee Charles E Hughes spoke in Nashville saying he favors arbitration for industrial disputes and opposed dictation by any power before facts are known. He argued for protective tariffs and urged fair candid investigation as essential to preserving America’s republic. The visit drew Wilson cheers and Democratic heckling. Hughes then travelled to Louisville for a private conference before continuing to Lexington.
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Nashville
Tenn
Charles E. Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Executive Department
Congress
Wilson
Louisville
Lexington
A. T. Hert
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Deputy Lands On Italian in House Abusing Family
Deputy Sheriff Gene Curtis of Follawsbee returned home to find Jimmie Caruso in his house threatening and cursing his wife and children. Caruso fought as Curtis detained him and struck at the deputy with a heavy board, drawing a blow to the head. Caruso, self styled "The man not afraid," required six stitches and faces prosecution when able to stand trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Curtis
Follawsbee
Jimmie Caruso
Death and Injury In Local Auto Crash
Mrs S Wilson aged 45 was killed and Dr Wilson seriously hurt in a Folk Station road accident near Liggett farm one mile from Hopedale Ohio shortly after 6 pm Sunday. The Ford roadster rolled into a ditch after clutch and brakes failed. Mrs Wilson died at the scene, neck broken. Dr Wilson burned and cut, possibly internally injured, hospitalized then returned home. Survived by son Charles 17. couple recently moved from Pennsylvania.
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S. Wilson
Hopedale
Ohio
Liggett Farm
Folk Station
Wilson
Wilson's
Liggett Place
Pennsylvania
Milk Dealers Rate Price Hike in City
Some milk dealers in the city have raised the price from four to five cents a pint, while others have announced no change and continue selling at the existing rate. Several merchants are considering similar action.
Wilsons return train from Kentucky Virginia West Virginia
President Wilson traveled aboard a special train returning to Washington, expressing pleasure at receptions in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. He will stay in the capital until Friday, then head to Atlantic City to address the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and later to Long Branch, not planning to return to Washington for over a month.
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Huntington
W. Va
Wilson
Washington
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
National Capital
Atlantic City
National American Womans Suffrage Association
Long Branch
N. J
Boy Hit by Auto During Anniversary Celebration
A nine year old, Martin Bartlett of Rockdale West Virginia, was struck by a Ford touring car driven by James Lusk while attending Follasbee's tenth anniversary celebration. He was brought to Ohio Valley hospital unconscious with a suspected skull fracture and remained serious though slightly improved. Other Saturday and Sunday accidents included a motorcyclist injuring a foreign pedestrian near Stanton Park and a wagon collision on Stanton Boulevard injuring George Scamahorn, who was taken to Gill hospital and then released.
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Follawsbee
Martin Bartlett
Charles Bartlett
Rockdale
W. Va
James Lusk
Ohio Valley Hospital
Herman
Max Lindner
South Fourth Street
Stanton Park
Gill Hospital
Young Lindner
Lindner
Mayer
George Scamahorn
Alibanna
Stanton Boulevard
McDonald’s
Scamahorn
Gill
Fannie A. Darr
John Darr
Follansbee Hosts Big Jubilee at Tenth Anniversary
Follansbee marked its tenth anniversary with a three day jubilee drawing about four thousand visitors. The celebration featured ball games won by Follansbee, motor and auto races on Virginia avenue, a water battle on Penn street, and a large dancing pavilion. Two gypsies were arrested after robbing residents, exposing a string of petty thefts during the festivities.
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Follansbee
Bridgeport Acorns
Brick Road
Hunter
Steubenville
Louis Bush
Bremen
Hundres
Penn Street
Rangers
All-Stars
Fritz
Elm Grove
Bush
Silvis and
Gaffney
Acorns
McGowan
Silvis
Jones
Virginia Avenue
Allegheny
Broad Street
Mahan
Krick
W. J. Kirk
George
Hahne
Alonzo Prince
Mr. Hahne
Follanshee
Patterson
C. P. Burke
D. H. Jacobs
Mr. Randolph
John Pinputon
Wellsburg
Local Society Notes from Pittsburg and Nearby Towns
Mrs T M Daniels of Pittsburg visiting home folks was surprised by the Y S M society at the P church with music games and gifts. Various guests and visits from Sebring Cincinnati Steubenville and Cleveland are noted along with church and school events and a funeral for Patrick Connor.
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T. M. Daniels
Pittsburg
Mattie Shaw
Elizabeth
Y. S. M. Society of the P. Church
Daniels
Mary Thompson
Sebring
J. J. White
Fourth Street
Minnie Glason
Cincinnati
W. C. Aber
Chas. Conn
Muckgoo
Oklo
W- H. Stokes
Jean
Witter
Cal
W. A. Watson
Patrick Connor
St. Francis Church
Marie Martin
East Liverpool
Hester Weidner
Katherine Weidner
Mary Rodgers
Mildred Bernier
Steubenville
Mary Cox
Nellie
Alliance
Margaret White
Belle Myers
Turkeyfoot
Ella Reynolds
New Gallia
Madison Reynolds
Port Homer
Pearl Rainew
Pittsboro
John Eddy
Ralph Carman
Wheeling
Fred Campbell
Columbus
B. J. Fogle
Marietta
W. E. Allison
Wellsville
Wednesay
George Albaugh
Cleveland
Sarah Swickard
Erset
B. L. Casey
Winchester
Wa. Whiston
East Orange N. Y
Margaret Clark
Carl Schuttler
Geo. M. Myers
Georgia Liggett
Hilda Bair
Clara Boyer
Mary Thayer
Smithfield
Loretta Schuttler
Wm. Husang
Ever Green M. P
Baltimore
Andrew Bair
M. P
Corbyn
Ross
Russel
Union Cemetery
G. Ferguson
Percy Welsh
Stout Belle
Lee Allison
C. M Gray
John Stokes
Win
Harry Maxwell
W. H. Allison
Hookstown
Bertha Hoyt
Smith Ferry
Roy Husang
Detroit
Emma Cooper
Canton
W. P. Fowler
Clark Street
Hettie Freeman
Mark Newell
Texas
Catherine Cashman
Florence Hanna
Maud McCleary
Jeff Daniels
Jackson Wilkinson
Pittsburgh
Wilkinson
Mt. Pleasant
Oliver Connor
C. V. Voss
Cincinnatti
John Hommel
J. N. Smith
Gleason
L. H. Hillsinger
Wm. Bushfeld
O. J. Freeman
Alido
Ill
Weirton
T. S. Vandervolt
Jubilee week celebration floods streets with events in Follansbee
Jubilees inaugurate a day of festivities in Follansbee with a balloon ascent by Professor Bush from Kentucky, a 120 pound water battle between two 13 member teams, and a Finn Grove versus Follansbee baseball game. A suffrage rally draws hundreds at Penn street park as Main street is decorated and the dancing pavilion rises. Local notices mention travels, reunions, and society visits across nearby towns as preparations continue.
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Pollambee
Professor Bush
Entucky
Virginia Avenue
Ohio Street
Bush
Ferguson
A. W. May
Calione
Hartsthorne
Steubenville
Mike Conley
New Cumberland
Toronto
Brilliant
Mingo
Wellsburg
Follansbee
Penn Street Park
First Payment on City Bond Debt Made
The City Water Works Department paid 21 637 50 to the Sinking Fund Trustees to retire bonds Nos 1 to 10 of the new filtration plant amounts 10000 and water main extension bonds Nos 6 to 10 2500 with 9137 50 interest due on all bonds This is the department’s first payment on the new filtration plant bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Works Department
Woman Arrested For Receiving Stolen Money
Mrs Mary Kine of Connorville C arrested at home by Constable Edward Lusk and jailed awaiting hearing in Justice Downers court Friday. Authorities say a 15 year old girl confessed stealing 300 dollars from her employer and passing the sum to Mrs King who does not deny receiving it. The girl will be brought for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kine
Connoryville
Edward Luskart
Miner Injured in Mine Accident at No 2 Rush Ruf
John Lante, a miner at the No 2 Rush Ruf mine in this county, was severely injured about the head and shoulders by a tail of stone yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to the hospital at Martins Ferry. Condition reported serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lante
Martins Ferry
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
William Hobstetter aged 23 of Martins Ferry wed Anna Grace Blackburn 22 of Steubenville. James A. McMillen 28 and Emma Curffman 28, both from Steubenville. Dr. Richard A. Gregg 28 of Akron married Cora V. McAnn 28 of New Alexandria. Jacob Mein zen 23 and Sadie J. Coss 23, both of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hobstetter
Martins Ferry
Anna Grace Blackburn
Steubenville
James A. McMillen
Emma Curffman
Richard A. Gregg
Akron
Cora V. Mc"Ann
New Alexandria
Jacob Meinzen
Sadie J. Coss
Girl Bitten by Dog Near Rayland Home
Ten year old Mary Sindon of Rayland was bitten while playing near her home on Thursday morning. Her leg was badly lacerated city health authorities monitor the dog for possible rabies developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sindon
Rayland
Appointment of administrator for Stephen Cobert estate
Mrs Stephen Cobert is appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Stephen Cobert late of Jefferson County Ohio, deceased. Dated August 26 1916 at Jefferson County with John G Belknap probate judge and attorney John D Gardner. August 303tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Cobert
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G Belknap
Said
John D. Gardner
Infant Tawrossa Dies. Rites Held At St Stanislaus
Francis Tawrossa infant daughter of Frank and Josephine Tawrossa died at 901 Washington Street last midnight. Funeral from St Stanislaus Church this morning with interment at Mt Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Frank
Josephine Tawrossa
Washington Street
St. Stanislaus Church
Mt. Calvary
Divorce Notice in Jefferson County Court
Sophia Lishayi petitions for divorce from Andy Lishayi on wilful absence over three years in Common Pleas Court Jefferson County Ohio case 13094. Defendant with unknown residence must answer by September 14 1916. hearing and decree in absence. Ralph B. Cohen attorney. August 26 tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Sophia Lishayi
Planti
Andy Lishayi
Sophia Linshayi
Ralph B. Cohen
Warren estate appoints executor in Jefferson County
The estate of Joseph G. Warren late of Jefferson County Ohio has appointed and qualified Robert A Warren as Executor. Dated August 26 1916. John G Belknap Probate Aug30 31w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Warren
Robert A. Warren
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Said County
Pardon Application Filed for Joseph Thomas
Notice states at the next Ohio State Board of Pardons meeting an application will be made for the pardon of Joseph Thomas convicted in Jefferson County for rape under twelve years and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Ohio Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Board of Pardons
Joseph Thomas
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Executor Appointed for Caroline Floto Estate in Ohio
Estate of Caroline Floto deceased in Steubenville Township Jefferson County Ohio appoints Fred G Floto as Executor after qualification. Dated August 5 1916. John G Belknap Probate Judge Sard ome D M Gruber Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Floto
Fred G Floto
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John G. Belknap
Sard
Ome
D. M. Gruber
Sheriff Sale in Jefferson County Ohio Mine Lease Land Auction
In Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas Ohio George M. Ekey files suit against Plummer Purviance et al. An alias order directs sale of two tracts totaling about 75 acres in Section 35 Township 5 Range 2 with coal rights and a lease to Sunny Side Electric Company. Auction set September 11 1916 at 1 PM at the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
George M. Ekey
Plummer Purviance
Jefferson
County of
State of
Towit
Steubenville
David’ Purviance, Senior
A. Post
Pittsburg
Samus D. Purviance
Robert R. Rhodes
Morris A. Bradley
Cleveland
George R. Purviance
Sunnyside Electric Company
Said
Divorce Petition Filed In Jefferson County Court
Anna T. Howard filed for divorce from Luther Howard in Case 13204 in the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Anna T. Wilson on grounds of gross neglect of duty and three years willful absence. hearing set on or after September 18 1916. Attorney J Oscar Naylor listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Howard
Anna T. Howard
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Anna T. Wilson
J. Oscar Naylor
Muskingum College Facts and Offerings Overview
Muskingum College boasts a strong faculty of thirty with six students attending universities this summer. It is fully accredited by the State Department of Education and grants state teachers certificates without exam. Degree options include A B B S Ph D and B S in Education with special courses Normal Agriculture Domestic Science. The Conservatory Expression and Art enhance the fine student body. The campus covers fifty six acres on the B and V Ry line with a best moral atmosphere. Fall semester opens September 19 at Concord Knox Montgomery New.
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State Department of Education
Concord
V. Knox Montgomery
New
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