Discharge Of Two Men Sparks Coal Mine Strike
In Gemher Pittsburg Block Coal mine seventy miners refused to work amid dispute over machine operators shifting to loading. Two men were discharged after giving notice. Sub-District Vice President Briggs urged reinstatement. Gl ens Run mine turmoil continues. Clearview and Ohio River mine near Moundsville settled with reinstatement after a Tuesday conference led by National VP Lewis and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Pittsburg Block Coal Company
Gemher
Johnson
Uenal
Glenn's Run
Clearview
Ohio River
Moundsville
National
T. L.lewis
Lee Rankin
Schempf
Istrict
P. H. Sullivan
Wheeling Thureday
Steubenville
Sues Pan Handle Co for 10000 in torpedo injury case
In Common Pleas Court Judge Richards and Allllo Salvadore, guardian Joseph Vento, sues Pan Handle railroad for 10000 damages for injuries Aug 1 1906 west of Scio. Plaintiff a water boy for a floating gang, torpedo exploded on outside rail injuring his right eye. Alleged negligence and failure to warn. Other docket items list amended petitions and demurrers in several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allllo Salvadore
Joseph Ventelo
Sufegainet
Pan Handle Railroad
Scio
Thompson
Frank Moore
Steubenville Trac. & Licht Co
John Lenox
James L. Gilson
Laurie Burrier
Jos. Burrier
Rosa McCartney
Adotla Arnold Et al
Richards
J. O. Naylor
Admr
Pulasco
National Steel Co
Frank Praga
Trac Co
J. T. Hinton
Oliver H Cermin
E. M. Brown
SEWER PIPE COS to wage price war after board shakeup
American Sewer Pipe Company expands board with two new directors F B Theiss and S G Barker while John J Porter becomes president succeeding Robert W Allison. A 7 ½ cent quarterly dividend was declared and books close September 22 signaling a shift toward intensified competition with National Fireproofing Company amid rumored trade severance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sewer Pipe Company
Robert W. Allison
National Fire Proofing Company
National Fire Profing Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. B. Theiss
St Akron
S. G. Barker
Beaver County Trust Company
New Brighton
John J. Porter
Union Storage Company
Pittsburg
Mr. Allison
Injured Eddie Stevenhart Falls From Box Car While Playing
Eddie Stevenhart, catcher, fell from a box car near the Jefferson Glass Works on the Pan Handle siding Friday evening. He was unconscious for about twenty minutes but recovered, though with bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Stevenhart
Jefferson Glass Works
Rural Teachers Gain Relief Law Denounced in Districts
Attorney General Ellis rules the Rural Teachers relief law is inoperative because the legislature did not provide funds. The proposed bill would have raised weak district salaries by at least 40 dollars per month, financed by state aid. Rural districts denounce the ruling as harming local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiliis
Rural
Ellis
Body Found in Ohio River Linked to Missing Man
Coroner Rogers of Wheeling West Virginia has notified optician Ralph F. Prosser of Allegheny at 409 Federal Street of a body found in the Ohio River at the noted location. The sole identification was a pair of spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Wheeling
Www
Ralph FB. Prosser
Ohio River
Old Men to Play on Levi College Football Opener Schedule
The football season at Levi College opens with promise of one of the school's best years. Many seasoned players will participate and a strong new material outlook is expected. Manager Spring arranged an unusually heavy schedule with games at Scio and Bethany across October and November, including Franklin and Bethany opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi College
Spring
Bethany College
Scio
Franklin College
MY. Union
West Lafayette
Frankie
Bethany
Franalin
Scio and Alliance games highlighted in Thanksgiving schedule
The schedule lists Muskingum College at Scio on November 17 and Mt. Union College at Alliance on November 24, with Thanksgiving Day open. Deke Scoty is noted as captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskingum College
Scio
Mt. Union College
Alliance
Deke Scoty
Organizers to Rebuild Pan Handle Mine Union Drive
Officers and interpreters of Sub-District No. 5 plan to reorganize Pan Handle miners in the Fifth sub-district. Secretary Lee Rankin and National VP Thomas Lewis travel to Woundsville to meet with miners at Clearfield Nine, aiming to start work within a week or two. Briggs and Zelenki to assist, with efforts continuing across Pan Handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Rankin
Subadinimet No. 5
Allort+ ~a
National
Thomas Lewis
Woundsville
Clearfield
Loral
Tankin
Wheeling
Fice
James Briggs
John Zelenki
Feld
Briggs Hs
Local Social Notes Highlight Pittsburg Visitors and Wedding Plans
Saturday social items list Pittsburg visitors including Carl Smith Esq on business and Mrs Dabb of New York visiting for the Webster wedding. Numerous locals host or attend events, bridal party duties, surprise gifts for Jesse Caldwell, and upcoming weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Smith
Pittsburg
3. B. Huff
Pitts
Davis Scott
W. Ak
Tapistor
Fred Brown
Californa
Wilbur Worthington
Dabb
New York
Webster
J. H. Clay
Terre Haute
Ind
Capt Prentiss
Kennedy Cromline
W. &. Brown
George T. Merton
Omaha
Nebraska
John Mareh
Miss White
Sutzbacher’s
Chester
W. Va
Frank Butte
Newark
North Fifth Street
C. H. Hamilton
Springfield
Turvey
Columbus
Yer Brothers
B. F
B. Lb
Markle
Scranton
J. M. Monfort
New Cumberland
Kate O'Brien
Maziec Brannegan
Kiszie Brannegan
North Sixth Street
George Becker
Fred Floto
August Helsse
Anna R. Berzell
Winifred Webster
Harry Walker
Death Rollof Pedgers and Rev William Weir
George P Pedgers died at his home after a two week illness due to heart failure aged 49. He was born in Jacksonville and worked 27 years as a Panhandle bridge carpenter. Survived by wife Elizabeth and four children Edward Mark Chester Harry, plus sister Elmira Luts and brothers Jos Rodgers and John. Rev William Weir United Presbyterian Church pastor died at 65 in Washington Pennsylvania, survived by wife two daughters and one son with his wife critically ill in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
David Roy West
J. R. Hosick
Pennison Presbyterian Church
Ide Hogan
Tobe
Mra
Jobr
Gavh
Lagan Street
Harry Daugherty
Wintersville
Jennie Harris
George S. Hawkins
Allegheny, Pa
Francis R. McGowan
Fergus Falls
Minn
Davis McGowan
Grindell
Cadiz
H H. McFadden
Steubenville
Beall
Fred McConnell
Wayne McFadden
Broowingdale
Ohio
G George. E. Pond
Washington City
Marsha Webb
Mackinac Island
Mich
John McA. Webster
Macknaw
Fred F. Rahneon
Salem
N. C
Edwin M. Stanton
United States Infantry
Pond-Webster
Mr. Stanton
George P. Pedgers
North Sixth Street
the Decessed
Jacksonville
Panhandle
Elaabeth Whittaker
Edward Mark
Chester
Harry
Elmira Luts
Jos. Rodgers
John
Clevland
Rodgers
David Rodgers
Wm. Weir
William Weir
United PresbyterianChurch
Washington, Pa
Weir
United Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church
Martin's Ferry
Funeral of Dr Oates in Bridgeport at St Anthony Church
Funeral services for Dr Willie Oates were held at St Anthony Church Bridgeport with Rev Father Weigan of Holy Name Wheeling delivering the funeral oration. Floral tributes joined those of Bridgeport physicians Knights of Columbus Lorain Coal and Dock Company St Anthony Church Choir and Shield of Honor. Remains were shipped yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oates
Willian
Nielly
Long Run
County
Bridgeport
St. Anthonys Church
Father Weigan
Holy Name Chuck
Steubenville
Furieriser
Physicians of
Knights of Columins of
Wheeling
Lorain Coal & Dock Company
St. Anthony Church Choir
Shield of Honor
Funeral rites for Wm Roach and young Averick observed
The funeral for Wm Roach at St Puers Church drew large crowds with elaborate floral tributes. Paul Merrill Averick, 16 months, son of Wm and Grace Averick of 177 North Seventh Street, died Thursday at 5:30 am of pneumonia. Interment for Didior Leeks Cunt’s former home was planned this afternoon with Rev Father MacKachan officiating. Pallbearers included W Mason and J Gallagher among others. flower bearers listed as Dignan and Kennedy aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didior Leeks
Paul Merrill Averick
Sid
Grace Averick
North Seventh Street
Wm. Roach
St. Puers Chhurch
Father Powers Offerning
W. Mason
M. Houlihan
Schramm
T. ‘McGourty
Coney
C. McFadden
J. Gallagher
B. Fullen
B. Dignan
J. Dignan
T. Nalen
J. Kennedy
Martins Ferry officer shoots man in Bellaire fatality case
Coroner Corouxer Diven in Martins Ferry concludes witness William W Sheets died from a 38 caliber pistol shot fired by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Detective George W Jolson in Bellaire on September 21. Officers Johnson and Strobel were involved when a suspect fled a freight car. Sheets had many local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corouxer Diven
Martins Ferry
William W. Sheets
Ifeless
Baltimore & Ohio
Bellaire
Diven
Wiliam NM. Sheets
Willet
Paltmore & Ohio
George W. Jolson
Johnson
Sheets
Miner Crushed at Hanna Mines In Dillavale
Peter Sandlovitch, 40, a miner at M A Hanna mines in Dillavale, was crushed yesterday when roof and wall collapsed. He survived initial injuries, with his left leg to be amputated, and remains in serious condition at North Wheeling Hospital as doctors assess recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sandlovitch
M. A. Hanna
Dillavale
North Wheeling
Sandlovitch
Dillonvae
Wheeling Hospital
Ray
Ospital
Allowance for County Engineer Office Approved
The County Commissioners approved a total allowance of 6000 for the Office of County Engineer starting September 1 1906. It lists payments for Deputy Surveyor and Draughtsman 1080 dollars Assistant Engineer and Draughtsmen 720 dollars Masonry inspectors for 16 months 1040 dollars County Surveyor 1590 dollars with expenses for Deputy Surveyor 180 dollars assistant engineer 180 dollars and county Surveyor 225 dollars for stationary tapes and stakes bringing the total to 6000 dollars.
Rev Dr Evans Assigned to Rebuild San Francisco M E Churches
Rev Dr W C Evans longtime Topeka pastor and former Steubenville native is named presiding elder of the Oakland district and tasked with rebuilding Methodist churches in devastated San Francisco. The six week California vacation ends as he begins the colossal assignment amid Topeka regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Evans
J. W. Evans
Steubenville
M. E
Topeka
Kansas
San Francisco
Oakland
Methodist Church
Evans
Evangelist Chapman
Rev. Evans
Jr. Evans
East Ohio
Mexico
Stockton
San Jose
California
Watercourse Change Damages Sought in Five Thousand Suit
John S. Davis sues C. P. R. R. Co. for $5,000 claiming changes to Yellow Creek near Trondale and Hammondsville caused four spills and a higher water level. Property damage includes damp cellars, moved tenants, and restricted land access. Paisley attorney represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Davis
Trondale
Hammondsville
Yellow Creek
Paisley
Colored Folks Observe Emancipation Day Parade Picnic
Wheeling colored residents plan a Friday observance with a 9 o'clock parade led by chief marshal George Ridecut of Bellaire. A large picnic will follow at the fair grounds with Attorney Thomas Norris as master of ceremonies and Hon. Harry Smith of Cleveland scheduled to speak as Ohio’s first Black representative from that city. Music will be provided by the Wheeling Colored Cornet band and dancing and amusements will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
George Ridecut
Bellaire
Fair Grounds
Thomas Norris
Harry Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Wheeling Colored Cornet Band
Constable closes Maple Street feed store after execution
Constable Campbell, on an execution for $109.78, closed N. Maple's feed store on South Seventh Street Tuesday afternoon. He attached a 2 horse wagon and harness and a stock of hay grain and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Maple
Parsons Wins New York Primary Backed by Roosevelt
Parsons defeated rivals in New York with President Roosevelt’s backing. In the 18th District, Kennedy and Speaker are the sole congressional candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
New York
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Genther
Glenn
Mc Cort
Sher ‘Aden
Pennagh Company
MeCort
McCort
Policevad
Eagles
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Company
Union 8Aition
Ciekef
Ore Sues Pan Handle Co
Common Pleas Court
Panies
Cort
Socio
UNION
Berntie
Edgewood
James H. Beatie
Thoard of Commissioners
Mr. Beans
Iis
Guesi
Messrs
P. J. Gilligan
Charles Danner
Harry F. Garden
Conrad Bremer
Charles Bruemmer
George Devinney
George Kress
W. E. Davis
G. W. Lehenerlein
T. C. Moffat
John McCurdy
County Infirmary
H. L. Arbenz
Hawkins’s
Richmond
Wm. Jones, Sr
Ella Miller
G. Janulay
Baltimore
Mary Frey
D. M. Merryman
Bloomfield
L Hsugh Caldwell
Abtoona
Edward
R. M. Mahon
Denver
J. J. Gill
Lakes
Anson Carnill
Ashville
W. H. Baldwin
J. R. Baldwin
J. C. Beresford
James M
Dock Street
Clara Lyons
Stoutenville
Margaret, Shotwell
Margaret Rodgers
Brilliant
Anna Strickler
South
Kate Stephens
Bracken
J. J. Tipton
Samuel Tipton
Pearl Tipton
W. W. Rabe
Robert Marjing Brooks
J. H. Brooks
Mabel Martin
East Tiverpool
Culver
Dorothy Miller
Wellsburg
Misa Ida Lentz
Ed. Perst
Helms Plumbing Establishment
Samuel W. Pearce
Sara
Pleasant Heights
Painesville
Lake Erie College
Henry Kleinicke
Coal Hill
Perfor
Charles Blackburn
John Mortimer Harclay
Laura Christine
Darwin Shaw Hudson
Saint Mary’s Church
Burlington
Wood Street
First M. BE
New County Infirmary
Helen Westlake
Sho'eiekr
Hite
Claretce Westlake
Clara Bover
Fred Westlake
Frieda Reed
Doral Reed
Florence Tiver
Pla Burre
Bertha Burell
Francis Knowles
Gertrude Freeland
James Knowles
Emory Knowles
James Wilkins
John Staford
Westlake
John Westlake
John Knowles
Frank Knowles
John C. Knowles
Mary Dunn
Butler
Lucille Beckley
Massillon
Henry B
Hanna
Commis
Sioners
DR. Evans
M. I. Church
Forges
Far West
Cesses
UES
Einteins
C. & P. Railroad
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