Roosevelt Letter Endorses Taft as Nation’s Guide
President Roosevelt defends Taft in a published letter to Conrad Kohrs of Helena Montana. He rejects Bryan’s challenge and extols Taft as a reformer who unites courage, fairness, and dislike of demagogues. Taft’s stance on federal control of railroads and injunctions is praised as safeguarding justice for workers and capital alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Kronsevelt
Mr. Bryan
William Jh. Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Conrad Kohrs
Helena
Mont
Mr. Kohrs
Taft
Abraham Linella
Kesman
Gseen
Taft Support Letter Praises Labor Rights Judge Taft
Theodore Roosevelt endorses Judge Taft, praising his labor rulings and opposition to injunction abuses. The letter argues Taft will defend wage workers and oppose class-based favoritism, asserting he will govern for all people and uphold liberty against police power and capital interests. The piece notes local reactions and affidavits from Helena Montana regarding Taft and related civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ashion
Labor Organization
Udge Taft
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Conrad Kohrs
Helena, Mont
Ulman Offered Akron Pastorate in East Ohio Call
Dr Ulman pastor of Hamline M E church for five years receives unanimous call to First M E church Akron a large congregation of about one thousand members with a salary of 3100 awaiting Bishop approval at East Liverpool conference next week if approved he will assume duty October first also note Dr Luce unanimous call to Cleveland First Church succeeding Dr Mitchell. Quaterly Conference held recently and congregation expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulman
Hamline M. E
M. E. Church
Akron
East Ohio
East Liverpool
Danioi Ai Sigun
Luce
Lewis Miller
Cleveland
Mitchell
Quayle
St. James Church
Chicago
Hamline
Wheeling Lake Erie Receivership Bonds Interest Paid
Information from Cleveland railroad officers indicates the first consolidated 4 per cent bonds of 1899 have paid interest this month. About 11.7 million still outstanding with redemption over fifty years, maturing in 1940. $8 million 5 per cent bonds redeemed. Receiver's certificates totaling 233,940 funded interest. A petition to issue 3 million receiver's certificates awaits a decision and would finance improvements including a $500,000 Cleveland station, Norwalk shops rebuild, steel work, and other major costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
B. A. Worthinton
Wheeling Lake
United States
Norwalk
Duster Above Pan Handle Bridge Oil News
Oil reports from Wheeling Junction and North Hill show several wells dry or light while Szabol Oil Company hits a strong two sand show at North Hill with daily production rising to 10 to 12 barrels per hour. Additional wells planned includes a second Szabol well and No 2 drilling expected next week.
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D. Jo Sinclair
Pan Handle Bridge
Wheeling Junction
Cove
Mingo
McLister & Haggerty
Mary Lavelle
Freudenberger & Co
McKee Heirs
Scharlett & Co
Scharlett
Weisner & Co
Senator McDermott
West Virginia
Thomas Wood
Smithfield
Szabol Oil Company
Szabol
North Hill
Sanbol Company
Nottingham Risden Secures Halt on Right of Way Ops
In a Saturday ruling, Nottingham Risden stopped Louis Lipphart and McMillen and Neville from continuing operations on the right of way, delaying further construction. The decision halts activity and preserves existing conditions while the matter is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Risden
Tg Louis Lipphart
McMillen & Neville
Trac
Oil Lease Dispute Over Mingo Pike Right of Way
Risden contests oil leases held by the traction company claiming they were not part of the sold right of way. He argues the right to oil operations remains his. A well is being drilled on the disputed strip, which the county could claim under an oral trade with the traction company. W. S. McCauslen, attorney.
Grand Jury Sees 150 Subpoenas Issued for Next Week
Prosecuting Attorney Albany issued 150 subpoenas for witnesses as the grand jury convenes next week. The session will extend beyond one week and mainly review transcript criminal cases from mayor and justice courts. A shakeup in misdemeanor liquor and related cases is anticipated as proceedings unfold.
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Albany
Grand Jury
Battery D Three Steubenville Citizens Reunite Veterans
At the Tri-State Veterans association reunion on Thursday survivors of Battery D First West Virginia Light Artillery gathered. Included were Melvin Richards of Wheeling and Capt. Richards plus William Johnston J McCully C H Watkins B Rexly T G Hammond J T McCombs of Moundsville W Va J B Wallace of Toronto Ohio James C Allison East Liverpool Ohio John H Roberts M Babbitt G W Brandon of Steubenville Ohio and S M Swearingen of Hancock County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Veterans’ Association
Battery D
First
West Virginia Light Artillery
Melvin Richards
Wheeling
Ashe
Capt. Richards
William Johnston
J. McCully
C. H. Watkins
B. Rexly
T. G. Hammond
J.T McCombs
Moundsville
W. Va
J. B. Wallace
Toronto
Ohio
Hearing for Zamponi case before Probate Court
Zamponi who shot the Italian at Piney Fork and died later at Wheeling hospital faces a Probate Court hearing Saturday afternoon to determine facts before grand jury action. Alban for State Nf. D. Erskine and Stone for defendant. The case cites unwritten law over alleged badgering and wife infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimaldi Zamponi
Piney Fork
Wheeling
Alban
Lost Heads At State Fair Races In Wheeling
Thirty five thousand spectators at the West Virginia State fair races watched in horror as Margate the trotter collided with spectators near the grandstand at the finish. Eugene Keysey of Wheeling was struck in the breast and taken to City hospital likely to die. Frank Jones of Wellsville suffered internal injuries and was taken to North Wheeling hospital in critical condition. W L Rhodes of Guttenberg New Jersey the Margate driver was thrown and injured his hip and shoulder, taken to a hotel and will recover. Many others narrowly escaped serious harm as police and officers could not restrain the crowded stands.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Margate
Eugene Keysey
City Hospital
Frank Jones
Wellsville
Red Men to Hold Council in Martins Ferry
The eight great sun council fire of District No. 3 of the Improved Order of Red Men and Degree of Pocahontas will be held in Martins Ferry on Friday October 9. The program includes reception and badge distribution at Red Men’s hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Augusta Brown district chief Steubenville will kindle the council fire and lead a contest for great council prizes for Degree of Pocahontas at Shreve-Hervey hall. Corn and venison at 6:00 p.m. Opera House hall Grand street trail at 7:30 p.m. Reception and Indian dance to follow.
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Great Sun Council
Order of
Red Men
Degree of Pocahontas
Martins Ferry
Red Men's Hall
Augusta Brown
Steubenville
Great Council
Pocahontas
Shreve-Hervey Hall
Corn and Venigen
Opera House
Grand Street Trail
Opera House hall tribal adoption prize events
District Chief Geo W Boyd of Steubenville handles council fee for Tribal Adoption Degree contest in Wigwam of Wanda Tribe at 8:00 p m. Great Sachem A Hutchinson presides at 10:39 p m as prizes are distributed. Waneta tribe awards prizes to the visiting tribe with the largest street trust membership. Wenda council to the sister bringing the largest list of pale faces for adoption. Reception committee to meet and escort visitors to Wigwam.
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Opera House Hall
Geo. W. Boyd
Steubenville
Wanda Tribe
Sachem
A. Hutchinson
Waneta Tribe
Street Trust
Wenda Council
Escore
Wigwai
Tri-State veterans gather for Rock Springs reunion officials named
John Stewart and other veterans attended the Tri-State veterans association reunion at Rock Springs park. Committees reported officers for the coming year with J. W. Mansfield of Beaver as president and an executive slate including W. G. Bentley of Salem and D. J. Smith of East Liverpool among others from West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
George Brannon
J. C. Brannon
John H. Roberts
John Cunningham
Wm. Cunningham
Aatiotal
Tri-State Veterans Association
Rock Springs Park
J. W. Mansfield
Beaver
William Blacklidge
Hooks
Clarkson
J. C. MacIntosh
Calcutta
Matthew Anderson
East Liverpool
Dr Isaac N Custer dies in Westerville Ohio Civil War veteran
Dr Isaac N Custer a cousin of Gen George A Custer died at his Westerville home after a long illness due in large part to army service exposure. A dentist who began practice in Steubenville in 1852 with Dr Semple he later settled in Westerville in 1872. He served as first lieutenant in the 151st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and declined a staff position at Fort Delaware. A founder of James Frice Post G A R he supported patriotic charitable and educational causes. He kept the American flag in his office and at burial a draped flag will surround his casket as per his wish.
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Isaac N. Custer
George A Custer
Westerville
Ohio
Custer
Steubenville
Semple
New Rumley
Gen. Custer
151St Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Morris Schaff
Fort Delaware
James Frice
Bryan pleads for presidency before curiosity crowd
About 1500 people gathered at Pan Handle station to hear William J. Bryan speak from car No. 18. The audience struggled to follow him and little enthusiasm appeared despite his oratorical skill. He spoke on tariff while omitting praise of local Ohio Valley prosperity and protective industries.
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Pan Handle
Wm. J. Bryan
Fisher
Bryan
Ohio Valley
Republi
Bryan Explains Platform As Campaign Reels On
In Trinway Ohio and Newark crowds greeted William Jennings Bryan as he pressed Democratic contrasts with Taft. He argued the platform supports labor rights, bank depositors protection, and tariff reform while taft attempts to load issues and trigger panic. He urged voters to act intelligently and noted direct senatorial election and campaign finance proposals.
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Agin
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Stephienville
Republican Party
Taft
Republican Convention
U. S
Bryan
Trinway
Ohio
Newark
Columbus
Enjoined Land Dispute Involving Miller Heirs and W&LE Railroad
In a suit the Miller heirs seek to bar Foringer Donaldson Lecompte Cush ing and the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad from entering their land to erect a rig and remove timber and machinery already on site. Plaintiffs claim title to land to river bank while defendants hold an unknown lease. The case questions who can lease and whether oil rights existed on the right of way. Miller & Miller, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Foringer
Donaldson & Lecompte
Donaldson
Arenestor & Cushing
Miller
W. &L. E Railroad Company
Selime
Wheeling & Lake
Miller & Miller, Atorneys
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Warra
United Staes
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Ayer
Pennsylvania
Hippodrome
Japan
Pittsburg
Sesqui Centennial
Cca Lane
Inieres
Lake Erie
Mingo Junction
Traction
Pike
Tristate Meeting
of Zamponi
Piney
Mar
Tins Ferry
Big
Yraet
Tri-State Associaton
Rock Springs
DR. Custer
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