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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
1
Havana September 20 American commissioners warn settlement of Cuban trouble will be more serious than expected. Taft sees ten days insufficient as leaders on both sides show spirit but many Cuban politicians seek steady gains. Officials anticipate diplomacy plus decisive action may be needed to quiet the hot headed patriots and reach accord.
Six alleged Mexican revolutionists were captured at Torglas Arizona charged with overthrowing the Diaz government. At their hearing sensational letters showed plans to seize 5900 rifles from Colonel Green at Cananea and to overthrow President Diaz and later drive the Americans out.
Congressman Robt R Hitt of Illinois dies at Narragansett Pier after a week's illness. A long time chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee he represented the Thirteenth Illinois district. Born January 16 1824 in Urbana Ohio he moved to Illinois as a child and held numerous national offices.
Rush orders have been received at Ford Arsenal for 41 606 three inch shells 600 twelve and a half pounders and 300 saddle back boxes for miles to be used in transporting shells for mountain guns. The ammunition is believed to be intended for use in Cuba.
United States Consul Wilder reports to the State Department that about 5,000 lives are lost and 490,600 pounds sterling in property damaged. Thirty steamers wrecked or damaged, including the Hitchcock and three Philippine steamers, with the American gunboat Callao safe and assisting. Hong Kong itself suffered vast destruction as the typhoon swept beyond the harbor.
John Hoge, manager and catcher of the Murphy baseball club of Bridgeport, died at Martin's Ferry City Hospital after four days with lockjaw from a foul during a game with Wheeling. He fractured a finger on Sunday September 8 and contracted tetanus, leading to a rapid decline. Hoge was 21 years old last July and highly regarded by teammates and friends.
The president has approved the formation of a “people's lobby” led by Tivitt Peach Needham William Allen White Lincoln Steffens and James B Reynolds to expose jokers in bills before Congress and attend hearings. The group, promoting publicity, plans to begin work at the next session in December and will act as watch dogs for the public.
The Mingo Junction Ice and Coal Storage company, formed by local residents, will manufacture ice next week on the George Otte farm. With a daily capacity of 18 tons, it aims to supply Mingo Junction, Follanshee, and Bélait during hot months and end ice shortages. Officers include Morris Goodfriend, Frankie Lister, Hugo Pekruhp, with directors and stockholders among town leaders. Cyrus M. Dallas is general manager.
The Gazette Times publishes a Civil War era letter dated September 24 1863 describing the Chickamauga battle with the 98th Ohio prominent in action Captain Moses J Urquhart of Company D wounded in the knee and removed from the field Captain Thomas of Company G killed early in the engagement Captain W Cooper Lochary Company I young and efficient led fierce charges with Color Sergeant Timothy Uglevee and Corporal Henry Ault as they rallied on the colors amid heavy fire until a final breakthrough and casualties including Lochary and others.
Monroe Louisiana on September 29 marks the formal inauguration of the street railway enterprise now operated by the city. It is the first practical test of municipal ownership of street railways anywhere in the United States, and its success will be watched with close attention.
Chicago grain and livestock prices show September wheat at 4% with December contracts. corn at 4% with bids around 341 cents. September pork priced at 16.75 dollars reflects market activity and price levels for grain and meat in the observed session.
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with thunderstorms in Ohio. Southern portions expected fair skies.
Washington and Uniontown futures hang on a disputed P. O. M. pennant as legal procedures shape decisions. A lengthy 10 AM hotel debate produced no firm outcome. Washington forfeited game sale approved, lineups named, and prospects for players and transfers outlined for Steubenville, Waynesburg, and Washington clubs.
In White Cloud Michigan on September a eight masked gunmen rode down Main Street and robbed two banks in daylight. They secured about $4000 from the Newaygo county bank while another part struck a separate bank but failed to blow the safe. The gang escaped and law enforcement pursue.
A veteran bearer rises to lead a charge before collapsing with a back issue buttoned coat. Captain Jar ed dies, pronounced dead by Dr. Henry West and surgeons. The regiment, fearing a final rebel push, places the captain’s boy out of sight and moves to a new position while the beloved commander is not seen again.
Nellie Higgins an eleven year old girl of Church Street is reported to have given birth on Wednesday afternoon making her one of the youngest mothers on record. She fell ill during grand jury testimony and was taken home by ambulance. The stepfather James Madison, a well known local man, is under arrest on charges of maltreating his wife. The case is before the grand jury with possible life imprisonment if convicted.
A heavy night storm rattled the city with a thunder crash described as a dynamite blast. A chimney on a home owned by Ephraim Cable and Mrs. Chas. Cole was ripped apart, bricks scattered, and slate roof holes torn while interiors remained intact and occupants were frightened but unharmed.
Reports say H Herget will become agent at Steubenville succeeding G Edward Howard, who moves to Wheeling due to Samuel A Cunningham’s Canton transfer. The change takes effect next week. Cunningham shifts to Canton Monday or Tuesday, while Howard returns to Wheeling after eleven years with the company.
Delegates from across Montana attend the annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Kaliapel. The three day program includes numerous addresses and routine business, with ample local entertainment arranged by visiting organizers.
Two well dressed men tried to rob Corwin's saloon on North Fourth street Wednesday night around 9 30. Miller, the man in charge, fought them off after being struck with a bottle and kicked, leaving him with a fractured rib and facial abrasion. The suspects fled. Miller identified one as wearing striped pants and a corduroy cap, the other in a dark suit and black hat.
In Rome on September 20 the thirty sixth anniversary of the Italian occupation of Rome and the fall of the temporal power of the Papacy was observed with public visits to Porta Pia and wreaths placed on monuments to Victor Emmanuel Garibaldi and Mazzini as Italians honor unity.
James Garrett Hunter of Brilliant died at Gill hospital from injuries suffered Wednesday at the Dexter coal mine near Block House Run. He was 56, a longtime teamster and contractor, survived by his wife and five children. An inquest was held the following day.
In Chicago on September 20 Judge Landis in the Federal court ordered recognition of Wilbur Glenn Voliva as head of the Christian Catholic church in Zion and deposed Dowie. The receiver was told to rent Shiloh Tabernacle to any legitimate user, allowing theatrical groups to bid equally with Zionites, a ruling that outraged Zionites and contradicted church principles.
County Surveyor Cox has filed estimates for bridge construction with the County Commissioner. Notable figures include No. 69 Smithfield township for 860 dollars No. 12 Wayne township for 843.55 dollars and No. T1 Wayne township for 650.70 dollars. Bids are to be asked on them.
Sir Thomas Preserts Cup opens the Nelson exhibition in Nelson British Columbia on September 19 with displays from forests farms orchards mines and manufacturing. Liberal prizes reward top displays in horticulture and other departments including a silver cap donated by Sir Thomas Shrughnessy president of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Ishpeming Michigan September 19 Hundreds of ministers and lay visitors gather for the Detroit M. E. Conference the annual session presided by Bishop McCabe. It marks the first time the conference meets north of the strait with significant interest surrounding the meeting.
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