Ice Plant Targeted By Salmon Sale For Property Transfer
A report from Cincinnati on September whipsawing news of a gulf coast tidal surge. A storm of wind and rain accompanied by a heavy wave disrupted telegraph service, raising fears for New Orleans Mobile Pensacola and other gulf coast cities. The Mississippi rose toward Lake Pontchartrain by four feet, uprooting trees blowing down fences and damaging railroad bridges along several lines. Unverified reports of deaths circulated as communications remained cut off.
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Cincinnati
Sept
Gulf Coast
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Mississippi
Ponchartrain
Louisville and
Nashville
Mobile and Ohio
Taft to Take Cuban Govern until New Election
Havana reports Roosevelt authorizes War Secretary Taft to assume control in Cuba and rule as Governor with Bacon to join if feasible. Taft would govern until a general election, while Taft’s supremacy would remain subject to Roosevelt’s orders. Peace efforts hinge on moderates and peace commissioners.
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Havana
Roosevelt
Art
Cuba
Taft
Bacon
Tate
Havang
United States
Tatt
Teft
Palma
Congress
The
Daily Telegraph
Administration
Matanzas
Camaguey
Busy Day For Bryan in Vinita and Oklahoma tour
William J. Bryan awoke to a hectic schedule with a parade and parade route events planned in Vinita on September 27. He and his party prepared to depart for Tulsa and planned to address crowds in Chelsea Claremore and other stops while ensuring train connections.
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Bryan
Vinita
I. T
Willian J. Bryan
Haa Coon
Hia Pa
Chelsea
Claremore
Gompers Drops Plan To Target Cannon District
Washington indicates the American Federation of Labor will fight Longworth and Goebel in Cincinnati and Gompers will campaign there while dropping a bid in Cannon’s district. The federation lists both men on a blacklist for labor positions and signals support for two other Democratic choices. Roosevelt’s pace on enforcing the eight hour law factors into the calculation.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Longworth
Goebel
Cincinnati
Gompers
Houlton
Congress
Federation
Organized Labor
Cannon
Joe Iz
Roosevelt
General Edwin M. McCook of Ohio Dies in Hospital
Chicago dispatch reports General Edwin M. McCook, veteran cavalry commander under Sherman, in Baptists Hospital with inflammatory rheumatism and blindness in one eye. Aged 73, he hailed from a storied Ohio fighting family. his career spanned Civil War command, governorship of Colorado, and later service as Minister to Hawaii.
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Chicago
Edwin M. McCook
Sherman
Ness
Baptis
Sherman's Cavalry In the 60S Buoys Him Up Now. General McCook
General McCook
John McCook
Congressman McCook
New York
Daniel McCook
McCook
Morgan
Geo. W. McCook
Steubenville
Ohio
E. M. McCook
Robbers Loot Carrollton Postoffice Blast Safe With Dynamite
Cracksmen blew open the Carrollton post office safe early Wednesday, stealing about 120 dollars in stamps and 40 in money. A horse and buggy belonging to Elmer Baxter were also taken. The interior was wrecked by nitroglycerine, with a desk smashed and windows broken. Police traced possible suspects to Wellsville and Yellow Creek, but no definite identification was made.
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Carrollton
W. H. Kay
Carrollton Schocols
Bugsy
Elmer Baxter
Carrolton
Moffatt
Myers
Kensingon
Ohio River
Wellsville
Yellow Creek
Saya
Houser
Thorne
Carlion
Oficer Thorne
Stolin Brass Carried From La Belle Dinner Buckets
Albert Clark and James Simpson, boys under sixteen, faced the Mayor charged with stealing brass pieces from La Belle Iron works and selling the metal. Clerk was nabbed with a portion in his dinner bucket. both boys admitted thefts and, with adults involved, were sent to the juvenile court for hearing. About thirty pounds of brass were recovered from the junk dealer chain.
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Albert Clark
James Simpson
la Belle Iron Works
Young Clark
Foley
Simpson
Clark
Young Simpson
Silas Fleming
Fleming
Jones
Passport issued in war times to citi
Wartime passport found among papers of James Cochrane’s father in Steubenville dated August 16, 1382. It authorizes Robert Cochrane merchant to leave for New York on business for ten days with leave of absence from Jefferson County authorities. Signed by Military Committee members Sherrard Hoffman Means Beatty McFarland.
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James Cochrane
Steubenville
Robert Cochrane
Steubenvile, C
New York
Robert Sherrard, JR
R. C. Hoffman
Jos, Means
Beatty McFarland
Jefferson County
Grain Market Update from Jeago December Grain
Grain price report shows December wheat 75 cents, corn 42 cents, oats to be released, January pork at 13.22 dollars. Markets reflect modest shifts with buyers watching futures and local demand patterns.
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Jeago
Pephenber
Weather Forecast for Ohio Tonight and Tomorrow
The Washington weather bulletin notes rain expected across Ohio tonight with falling temperatures and unsettled skies. Frigid winds may follow as a cold front moves through the region, bringing showers and cooler conditions into tomorrow.
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Washington
Ohio
Frodivy
Claims against government in Savannah harbor case
Macon Georgia September 94 examination date set for Greene and Gaynor millionaire contractors under conviction for embezzlement in harbor improvements at Savannah. They are confined awaiting appeal from a two year sentence. Their claims against the government total 860000 dollars and cover money earned with government aid and profits on unfinished work.
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Macon
Messrs
Greene and Gaynor
Savannah
Thin City
Greene
Gaynor
Bridge bids opened for two Ross township bridges
County Commissioners opened bids from Champion Bros. Co Wilmington for No 0 bridge 418.25 and No 9 5190 West Va Bridge Co Wheeling for No 8 652 No 9 652 Central Concrete & Construction Co Canton No 8 416.50 No 9 500 Canton bid lowest but contract not yet awarded.
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Ross Township
Champion Bros. Co
Wilmington
West Va. Bridge Co
Wheeling
Central Concrete & Construction Co
Canton
Cornerstone laid for Follansbee school by West Virginia Masons
A large crowd attended the cornerstone ceremony for the new Follansbee school building held at 2:20 p.m. The Grand Lodge of West Virginia A F and A M directed the program with delegations from Wellsburg Steubenville and Wheeling. A tin box with school history and pupil lists was placed beneath the one ton cornerstone. A 15 year old boy, Joseph Mort, suffered the loss of four fingers in a tin mill accident. He was treated and rested at home. Evan Anderson seeks a divorce.
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Follansbee
Grand Lodge of
West Virginia
A. F
A. M
Tidey
Wellsburg Lodge
Knight Templars
Wheeling
Grand Lodge
R. Dinger
Wellsburg
Steubenville
New Cumberland
Orchard
Patton
Royal Arch Masons
Knight Templar
Wr. Dinger
Stewsconville
Joseph Mort
William Mort
Main Streat
Young Mort
Yorks
Des. Engot & Pyle
Evan
Salmon Property Sold for Ice Plant Site on North Third Street
The Salmon homestead on North Third street and adjacent vacant ground near the C P railroad were sold to Mondenville parties who plan an ice plant on the vacant ground. They bought the homestead to secure the ground and it is not known what will be done with the residence property.
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Salmon
North Third Street
s#mec
Monndeville
Horse Thief Drives Off As Officers Fail To Stop
A horse was driven at high speed by a suspect past officers. Attempts to halt the man were unsuccessful. After the chief’s return it was learned a man matching the rogue’s description had been at the Moore livery barn offering to sell the horse for ten dollars. He then headed west as inquiries are sent out to determine if the horse was stolen and to alert other authorities.
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Great Epeed
Moore
Houser
Confederate Veterans Gather for Norther Neck Reunion
Confederate veterans of the Norther Neck of Virginia met in Montrose on September 27 for an annual reunion. Attendance was free and the program featured speeches and entertainment described as excellent.
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Confederate Veterans
Montrose
Norther Neck
Virginia
Legacy Under Will of Elizabeth Cassell Not Subject to State Inheritance Tax
In the Elizabeth Cassell estate at Mt Pleasant township executor Joseph T Walker argues the $3000 legacy fulfills a contract with the decedent. The court rules the bequest is consideration in that contract, exempting Walker from Ohio inheritance tax. Other estate matters include final accounts, admin appointments, appraisals, and sales orders across Jefferson and Steubenville counties. Insanity ruling sends James Hanlon to Massillon State Hospital for treatment.
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Elizabeth Cassell
Mt. Pleasant Towie
Joseph T. Walker
McCleary
Joseph Walker
County of
Jefferson
Ohio
Brown
Nicola Schirripa
Joseph Ventolo
Kerry
John Kesler
J. W. Jordan
Steubensville
Jordan
Jereryiah Randolph
Wm KR Gooch
Porter
Wm. C. Brown
Joseph Konin
J. Oscar Neel
Dolphin West
J. Oscar Naylor
Brown Attors
Mary Jane Mintier
Park N. Mintier
Allison
James Hanlon
Massillon State Hospital
John Kiefer
Nicholas Kiefer
McClave & McClave
Jessie R. Files
Taylor Griffith
Penna, R. R. Co
John W. Stephens
W. Co
Parsons Schaefer Likely to Reach Major Leagues Next Season
Steubenville management reports an offer from Louisville Americans for Bucknell pitcher Parsons Schaefer under contract with the Steubenville P. O. M. League club. Louisville would buy his release with a tryout through June first, then return him to Steubenville if he cannot make Class A. Other big league interest surrounds Schaefer and St. Louis Nationals have also shown pursuit.
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Weerve
Steubenville
St. Louis Nationals
Schaefer
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