Brother from Steubenville Pays Boscos Fine to Avert Suicide
Angelo Bosco of Italian descent, once living in the city, attempted suicide in a Benwood lockup after his brother John Bosco from Steubenville failed to arrive with funds. A broken rope slipped and stopped his plan. authorities intervened as two related hold up suspects were arrested and fined. The brothers reunited briefly as supporters sought to raise the remaining money to free Angelo.
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Angelo Bosco
Benwood
Rosen
Bosco
Steubenville
John Bosco
John
Grand jury impaneled for September term faces record civil docket
The September term grand jury was impaneled Monday morning, opening with Rev. George H. Miller among its members. Judge Richards charged the panel on secrecy as Eli Ferrow and W Johnson, both Republicans, were named to inspect the county commissioners' report. The civil calendar shows the largest number of cases in county history with rules likely to curb filings.
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George H. Miller
Grersas
Samuel R. Stark
Lee M. Elliott
Frank C. Mans
Richards
Eli Ferrow
W. ©. Johnson
Lawsuit for damages over coal mine fatality filed
W C Brown as administrator of James Richmond sues Y O Coal Co for 15000 damages claiming negligence caused Richmonds death in July 1906 during rock blasting at a mine. Brown acts as attorney.
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W. C. Brown
James Richmond
Y. & O. Coal Co
Richmond
Young Carnegie worker falls twenty feet at Mingo plant
John Bess, 23, a mechanic at Carnegie Steel Works in Brilliant, tumbled from a ladder about twenty feet while repairing a furnace bustle pipe and was badly hurt. He suffered a fractured skull, brain concussion, jaw fracture and multiple cuts. unconscious at Gill Hospital. His parents previously survived a similar industrial accident.
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Carnegie Steel Works
Mingo
John Bess
Gill Hospital
Brilliant
Carnegie Works
Man loses both legs in Pan Handle Greaser accident
Joseph Locke, a new worker at La Belle Tron Works, fell beneath the eastbound Pan Handle Greaser after losing grip while attempting to board near the Dump. The train passed over his legs, leading to below knee amputation on the left and mid-knee to ankle injury on the right. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition amid bleeding and shock.
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Joseph Locke
Wheeling
la Belle Tron
Italian Cut After Midnight Robbery Attempt
An Italian man visited Dr. Barkhurst for repairs at midnight reporting two assailants on the street who held him while one stabbed him on the left arm and shoulder. He gave a vague account and refused to identify the attackers. Wounds were painful but not serious and authorities suspect robbery was the motive.
Deer in Japan Treasured Visitors Feed Sacred Herds
Deer in Japan flourish in many areas and at shrine sites such as Miyajima and Maru are treated as sacred. The animals become tame enough to eat from visitors’ hands, and are generally smaller than American deer, making them popular at show places.
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Japan
Maru
Miyajima
Ohio Supreme Court to Hear Aiken Tax Challenge
Ohio reporters note a key fall term case as Cincinnati saloonist Bernard Wrede seeks to restrain Auditor Charles Richardson from collecting the $1,000 saloon tax alleging unconstitutionality. Possible rulings include contempt against State Printer Johnson and actions on Dayton salary-law challenges, with oral arguments slated for early next month.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Bernard Wrede
Cincinnati
Charles C. Richardson
Hamilton County
Johnson
Webber
Franklin County
Mark Slater
Dayton
County Recorder
Montgomery County
Miss Gladden Sues for 50000 in Breach of Promise
Miss Mercedes Gladden daughter of Rev W H Gladden former pastor of First M P church East Liverpool sues J C Smutz of New Haven Pa for 50000 in a breach of promise case filed in Uniontown Pa He alleges engagement planned for September 11 at the bride’s Youngstown home was broken by a telegram and a following letter from Smutz admitting the injury.
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Mercedes Gladden
W. H. Gladden
First
M. P
East Liverpool
J. C. Smutz
New Haven
Miss Gladden
Youngstown
Ohio
Uniontown
Smutz
Man Frawley Recaptured After Escape Attempt
Dr John T Frawley the insane patient who attempted death by action on a Pan Handle train escaped from Steubenville and reached Tuscara county infirmary before Officer Polen recaptured him Superintendent Meredith met him on the road and assisted in bringing him back Frawley had swallowed morphine last Thursday and was placed in Steubenville lockup then put on Pan Handle train 97 later attempting to cut his throat at Dennison before being returned to the infirmary
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John T. Frawley
Steubenville
Tuscarawas County Infirmary
Polen
Meredith
Frawley
Dennison
Dissatisfaction Lingers as Mine Walkout Quieted at Moore's Run
A. R. Watkins of Tiltonville, district President of the miners' union, met at Moore's Run mine Saturday and settled a strike that sent 200 men out. A miner said a report claimed the company would not reinstate the troublemaker or recognize the action, though others doubted it. The mine likely resumed with most old workers present.
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A. R. Watkins
Tiltonville
Miners’ Organization
Moore's Run
Bone
Lineman Severely Hurt After Fall From Ladder
J. P. Clemmans of the M& O V railroad line suffered major injuries when a ladder slipped while he worked on a pole near the Poplar avenue switch. He sustained two broken ribs a dislocated left wrist and facial injuries but internal injuries were not present. He was taken to his home in Bellaire after medical care.
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J. P. Clemmans
Poplar Avenue
Atk
Ds. McCoy
Clemmans
Panhandle
Weie
McCoy
Bellaire
London clergyman Reads Novels for Congregation Frosted by Music
A London suburb preacher plans to entertain his church next winter by reading novels to the congregation with musical interludes between readings. The initiative aims to draw in more parishioners and provide a varied, culturally engaging program.
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London
Man Slashes Throat Aboard Panhandle Train No. 23
J F Frawley of Dayton attempted suicide on Panhandle train No. 23 near Steubenville, wounding his throat. Brakeman restrained him. doctor sewed ten stitches. no arteries cut. He was jailed, then sent to Dennison county infirmary after raving, with a cash and personal details suggesting possible bookmaker status and mounting paranoia.
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Panhandle
Steubenville
Herald-Star
J. F. Frawley
Dayton
Dennison
Mingo
L. H. Hughes
Fawley
Frawley
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Rev Father Heery Sued For Damages In $25 000 Suit
Mrs Mary Reidy of Dennison sues Rev Patrick M Heery seeking 25 000 for alienation of affections and assault. She alleges on July 16 he used an umbrella to beat and wound her, causing pain and work interference. Damages requested total 25 000 with 15 000 for alienation and 10 000 for assault.
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Patrick Heery
Mary Reidy
Dennison
John Reidy
Heery
Patrick M. Heery
What Age Is An Old Man
The idea of an old man cannot be pinned to a specific year. Age depends on mental and physical condition. Some men feel older at forty than others do at seventy, and many say a man is as old as he feels.
No Signs Of Oil Or Gas In La Belle West Virginia Drill
La Belle Iron Works Company reports a dry hole after three weeks of drilling along the pike below its works. At 1300 feet Berea sand found no oil or gas. Company vows to continue drilling deeper or shift to a new well on their West Virginia river property while prospecting brighter prospects on the other side with several wells planned.
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la Belle Iron Works
la Belle
West Virginia
Prize Fight Over a Girl Sparks Talk of Woman's Intelligence
In Washington two men fought over a girl with the loser left behind as the winner and the woman spurning both. The Brooklyn Eagle notes bitter comments about women’s intellect, reflecting dated gender bias in the era.
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State of Washington
Brooklyn Eagle
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