Innocent Man Hanged Over Ferguson Murder Rumor
Ohio farmer Milovar Korovic and accomplice Milovar Patrovic were reportedly innocent of the 1903 Ferguson murder near West Middleton. The claim, corroborated by attorney J A Moore and reports in the Pittsburg Dispatch Codey, cites Lewis Liggett’s statements and a priestly contact guiding early inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milovar Korovic
Washington
Samuel Ferguson
West Middleton
Milovar Patrovic
Alleon
Pittsburg
Attorney Moore's Statement in Slaying Case Reopens Probe
Attorney J A Moore claims Liggett varied testimony to the District Attorney in Washington county while some witnesses such as C Poli J Romano and Romano were tied to Ferguson's slayer. Moore asserts Croats and Patrovic were rapid on the trigger in Pennsylvania and that an innocent man may have been hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
Liggett
Korovic
Patrovic
Moore
Pennsylvania
C. Poli
J. Romano
Ferguson
Washington County
Parker
Suspects in Ferguson murder tied to Ohio prison findings
The Columbus penitentiary case shifts focus to Croatians Patrovic and Kovovic linked to the Ferguson dynamite killing. Liggett’s identification of Harry Stone as the alleged ringleader surfaces as witness testimony and sworn statements surface. District Attorney Underwood defends Kovovic’s conviction while suggesting Patrovic may be an accessory, as new affidavits and interviews emerge from Steubenville and Western Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Thisaper
Liggett
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Korovic
Patrovic
Ferguson
Steubenville
Dispatch
Lewis Liggett
Justin A. Moore
Herald-Star
Columbus Penitentiary
Harry Stone
Stone
R. Tf. Stevenson
Ohio
Neta
J. 8
Ligett
Walle
Quinn
Samuel Ano West
Middletown
Stevenson
John&. Ritz
Wheeling
Rita
Kevevic
West Middleton
Kovovic
Kovoevic
Sam Inneccat
Korovick
Milovar Patrovick
Western Penitentiary
le Baron Jules Romemicxa
Kovyovich
Jaws
Underwood
Washington County
Kovovick
Patrovick
Korovich
Canterbury and Chichester in England’s early history
The article surveys Canterbury’s ancient role as ecclesiastical center, Augustine’s mission, and the gradual medieval union of churches. It traces St Martin’s and the cathedral’s evolution, Langton and Beckett’s fates, then shifts to Hastings and Senlac, Harold’s fall, and William’s conquest. It ends with a coastal journey to Chichester, its 12th century cathedral, bell-tower campanile, and local market cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chichester
England
Bour
London
Stour
Canterbury
Fordwich
Lambeth
St. Paul
Christ Church, Canterbury
Augustine
Isle of
Thanet
Ugustine
Joseph of
Glastonbury
Britain
Ami
Wales
Theilieth Bichurch
Ethelbert
Bertha
France
van Id Church
St. Martin
Tours
Bucharest
Gregory
St. Martin’s
Lanfranc
Beckett
Langton
Cranmer
Laud
Oxford
King’s School
Jenner
St. Augustine
Henry VIII
China
George Stephenson
Hastings
Rye
Kay Harold
Yostig
Norway
Stamford Bridge
Yorkshire
William
Duke of Normandy
Pevensey
Harold
Senlae Hill
Pickett
Gettysburg
Grace
New York
Lond Roseberry
Abbey
Brighton
Salisbury
Europe
Yoo
Double Tr From Mingo to Toledo on W L E Line
The Wheeling and Lake Erie rail road will be doubled tracked from Mingo Junction to Toledo. Work to widen two tunnels, with Long Run tunnel needing the most substantial effort. Between Mingo and Toledo most work is minor, while the Wheeling and Pittsburg division requires many cuts and fills and more side-track adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Mingo Junction
Wheeling
Toledo
Mingo
Wheeling and
Pittsburg
Grand Jury Probes Fires and Local Court Cleared Actions
The grand jury is investigating an incendiary fire at Swearingen's livery stable near Round Corner with Fire Marshal Creamer and Chief W B Martin subpoenaed. Several civil cases are settled or dismissed at plaintiff costs, including Traction Co. v Village of Mingo Junction and others across Dillionvale, Bowmar, Pearce, Menella, and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearingen
Round Corner
Marsha Creamer
W. B. Martin
Traction Co
Mingo Junction
Mary J. Boston
James J. Jones
Rosa M. Jones
Coats
Theressa Caroza de Carlo
Luigi de Carlo
Hos. McCabe
Dillonvale
Alice Bowman
Stephen Bowmar
Im Divrowe
John Coax
Andy Nirner
Jas. G. Munter
Wi. D. Cox & al
Jefferson Rainbow
Robt
Stewart
Adeline Pearce
Harry Pearce
Scott Lumber Co
Felix Menella
Lois Jackson
Jos. Jackson
Norman A. Brown
Mary Brown
Chas, H. Wiltsie
Tda McGough
Btockhouse Coal Co
The
Perina, Co
R. Raphael
Fred Haupt
Derrick Foreman Dies In Dam Worksite Accident
Derrick Foreman Max Hall foreman of derricks on government dam No 11 near Brilli ant county died instantly when a steel cable snapped as workers moved stone He stood directing the operation when the wire broke and struck him on the head He was about 24 from Washington Pa a Wash Jeff college student and former football team member His body to Wellsburg undertaker for shipment home to Washington Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
John Ritz
Robert H. Stevenson
Robert W. Egan
Harry Stone
Walte
Quinn
Samuel Fergison
West Middletown
Max Hall
Government Dam No. 11
Brilliant
Hall
Washington
John D. Hall
Washington County
Wash.-Jeff
Wellsburg
Ancient Bosham church links to Roman roots and Canute kin
Bosham parish church traces to a Roman basilica over 1,600 years ago with chancel arch bases Roman. A Canute’s daughter is buried there drawing visitors from Britain and abroad. Nearby Arundel Castle houses the Duke of Norfolk’s estate and a private chapel built after a landmark suit allows separate worship areas within the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosham
St. Martin’s
Canute
Arundel Castle
Duke of Norfolk
Great Britain
County School Statistics Abstract For Year Ending 1907
Auditors office reports receipts and expenditures for county schools. Receipts total 285,448.10 with balance 132,063.04. Buildings cost 609,525. 38 schoolhouses, 187 rooms valued at 567,700. 309 teachers, 290 needed. enrollment 10,499. 10 high schools and 709 graduates to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditors
Steubenville Oil and Gas Co Elects New Officers
The Steuben ville Oil and Gas Co stockholders met last evening electing William Freuderberger as President and General Manager John O Bates as Vice President Robert Freudenberger as Secretary H L May as Treasurer and J C Biggar as Attorney The firm operates 24 producing wells with a daily output of 500 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Oil and Gas Co
William Freuderberger
John O. Bates
Robert Freudenberger
H. L. May
J. C. Biggar
Frawley Ill With Lung Ailment At Infirmary
Dayton physician and race track follower Dr. John T. Frawley, who attempted suicide on a Pan Handle train near Steubenville and was moved from Dennison to the county infirmary, is ill with a lung affection. The infirmary directors collected his satchel and will contact Dr. Clemens of Dayton, a close friend, based on letters found in his belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Frawley
Dayton
Steubenville
County Infirmary
Dennison
Enmosn
Clemens
Corn Prospects in West Virginia and Local Pipe Talk
James McWhite returns from his farm over the river and finds corn prospects strong yet slim with a warm spell needed to finish maturing. H D Wyne of Orrville, Galion Iron Works Co., urges township trustees to adopt cast iron culvert pipes as a durable, cost competitive alternative to terra cotta, noting their resistance to vehicle weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
James McWhite
H. D. Wyne
Orrville
Galion Iron Works Co
Ohio coal district eyes record tonnage rise in 1907
In 1906 Eastern Ohio mined eleven million tons the largest state output. Secretary Rankin predicts fifteen and a half million tons in 1907 led by Pittsburg No. 8 vein at twelve million tons and Massillon coal with three and a half. The boom adds three thousand miners recently, showing miner prosperity and strong eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Rankin
Pittsburg No. 8
Massillon
Pittsburg
Probate court reports in multiple estate matters filed
In the estate of John Lyle and other deceased persons administrators filed reports and accounts. Appointments, bonds, and orders of sale are noted for Ralph B. Cohen Henry Gregg A. C. Lewis Oscar Naylor and others. Guardianships and minor estates also appear with trustee bonds and guardians appointed. Death claims settlements with Carnegie Steel and Hartje Paper noted. Attorneys listed for each matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lyle
John D. Lyle
Henry Gregg
John Kubot
Ralph B. Cohen
Atorney
Wilmer E. Cavitt
George Swan
John Huston
Jacob Bloom
Elijah R. Bloom
The
Guardian
Mr. Bloom
Margaret J. Ryan
Fred M. Coleman
A. C. Lewis
Oscar Naylor
Phoebe G. Thomas
Jones and Brooks
FE. L. Finley
A. C
J. Oscar Naylor
J. W.ordan
Aviceto Colzone
A. F. Bonelli
Bond
S. O. Dougherty
P. A. Gavin
Joseph Farnia
Carnegie Steel Company
McCoy and Armstrong
Alexander Black
Hartje Paper Manufacturing Company
E. F E. Erskine and Smith
Catherine Bone
William C. Brown
Ampson Scammehorn
W. C. Brown
William V. Bain
Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Salvatore Fusto
Vincent A. M. Morelli
LE. D Erskine
Elizabeth Coniff
McClave & &MecClave
Stone throwing boys in Midway and Lazearville
Five youths were arrested and tried before Mayor Robinson for throwing stones at passenger trains. The mayor gave a severe reprimand and released them due to extreme youth. The Wellsburg Herald notes the incident as a warning for parents to curb dangerous habits among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Lazearville
Robinson
Wellsburg
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Richard Winkler
McQuaide
Ins
Southampton
Attorney Ritz
John Werniger
Benwood
Father Werniger
Bellwood
Mr. Ritz
Haley
Ritz
Senlac
the Conqueror
Ment
Grand Jury
Dreamer
City Department
Derrick Foreman Tall
Steuben CO
Frawley
Probate
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