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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
General Sherwood asserts harmony in Ohio Democracy and jokes about his own keen sense of humor. The remark suggests political smoothness amid a public discourse marked by debate and civic engagement.
The text praises a new owner Harri man purchasing all Los Angeles street car lines and calls for an end to anarchism. It asserts the American people will not tolerate wholesale murder and implies peaceful settlements within the country.
Delegates to the Republican National Convention are assessed 200 dollars each for the honor of representing their districts in Chicago. Many Republicans in this area would not care for the honor given the attached cost.
Judson Harmon, a noted Democratic ally of Bryan, is characterized as a frequent rival within party ranks. The latest contention centers on Harmon questioning Bryan’s potential nomination and his fit to lead the party.
A critique accuses Democratic General Assembly members of prioritizing politics over public rights, arguing the lawmakers ignore the people's rights while focused on partisan games.
A report on a $15 daily cost for a state treasury audit finds no missing funds but accuses the inquiry of being a partisan stimulus for the Democratic ticket. The writer argues concerned rumors stem from partisan interests and urge against encouraging the probe during the election season.
The Herald Star states there is no excusable partisan motive in investigations of state departments. It asserts that no officer has acted crookedly and that any such claim would damage public trust.
The speaker denounces a proposed committee as a partisan device, arguing Democrats seek a one sided investigation to craft a majority report for use as a campaign document. Republicans are said to have aided the effort, though the goal is framed as fairness by some.
The Jefferson County community will not tolerate deadly violence as the Dodig murder verdict signals that those who kill officers will face full punishment. The Herald-Star notes it cannot judge the trial's technicalities but emphasizes public desire for justice and stricter order.
Judge Thomas of Warren toured the city today to court voters for the Circuit Judge race in this district to replace retiring Judge Arrows. He drew praise for his ability and prior local familiarity. Accompanying him was Judge Richards, an admirer in the area.
In Wellsville a violent quarrel left George Snowden dead after he struck Mrs Fi merco with a poker and shot her twice. Believing he had killed her he then shot himself in the head with a pistol. Snowden, son of the late Ben Snowden, was born in Steubenville but had not resided there for years.
In a Wells ville tragedy two colored individuals are involved. Snowden killed Mrs Spires after pressuring her to accompany him to Steubenville. He attacked with a poker, shot her twice while she lay on the floor, then killed himself with a pistol. The victim’s remains will be taken to Steubenville for burial. Snowden had a troubled history including a prior assault eight months earlier.
Oldest citizen John George Barthold of Steubenville died at his home on Sunday night aged 94. Born in 1813 in Fullinger Germany, he immigrated in 1825 and settled in Steubenville in 1835 where he worked as a plasterer before retiring nearly 30 years ago. Six of his nine children survive him.
Indictments for murder in the second degree and shooting to kill were filed against Captain Roy W. Talbott who led mine guards at Bradley during the 1906 stroke, with Earl Walker charged for assault and battery. The grand jury originally declined to indict on weak evidence but later returned a case. witnesses disappeared and resembled retrial doubts. McMurtie, a guard, is accused of drunkenly shooting two people with a standing indictment. Steubenville Building & Lumber Co. won a judgment for 368.24 against E. W. Sullintiff.
Michael and Margaret Scanlan sue J W Gordon Jas Snodgrass and Wm Nation seeking a temporary injunction to prevent cutting locust posts hauling timber or cutting timber for other farmers on their farm and claim $30 damages for illegal cutting of locust trees. Stone and Erskine represent the Scanlans.
Five thousand cases of eggs, about 150000 dozen, were shipped to Pittsburg markets from the Virginia amid a large freight load including various produce. Dealers plan further shipments to Easter markets. The report notes extensive general freight and the focus on Pittsburg trade.
The Union Hall event in Richmond on Saturday evening March 28 awarded Miss Eva Sanders of Pleasant Hill the five dollar gold prize. Contestants included Lula Call Blanche McLean Irene Scott Rachel Shane and Clara Tipton with judges Prof. Perry Harrington Rev. R C Myers and Dr Maxwell. The program was highly engaging.
The Mt Holyoke Seminary board wrote Supt Irwin to grant Steubenville High School graduates a three year enter certificate. The action honors local schools and avoids sending daughters to distant prep colleges.
Tuesday notices report Charles Conley in Wellsburg on business BE Waters of East Liverpool visited Steubenville M V Texas trip ends for Cyrus Ferguson and EF S Warner Nicholas Lee, a Pope Cave retiree, stopped in J D Houser of Jewett conducted business John Sherrard returns from Kis kimintas school for spring break Mrs R G Richards hosted cards Florence Lander hosts gathering Miss Jen Esakovich visits sister L Cohen in Sharpsville Postmaster Ault of Costonia on business. son improving Samuel Reiner plans next move after opening dry goods store
Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills claim to cure kidney and liver ailments when standard medicines fail. They address back pain biliousness and constipation and are sold for 25 cents a box by the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Mrs Mary Jones Mt Vernon Indiana reports relief and a thorough cure from the pills.
The note explains babies cry from hunger or pain and stresses proper nourishment as the main need. It advertises Scott's Emulsion as a remedy added at feeding time, claiming few drops yield surprising results and that a plump baby is reasonably safe. A free sample is offered by Boott & Bowne, gog Pearl St, New York.
Philadelphia on a business trip, Miss Lucy Wintringer visiting Morgantown, and a baby boy named Charles born to Mr. and Mrs Joseph Greenberg. Guests include Mrs William Heise hosting Tuesday, Capt. Henderson visiting Wharfmaster Thornsley, and many return trips from Florida and California by local residents with family gatherings and funerals.
Wednesday reports show A P Carpenter Chris Merkle and Harry Alban from Connorville and Market street homes among locals. George Chapple remains ill while Eli Castner and wife return from Hot Springs Arkansas. Crescent Club plans a Friday visit by Miss Edna Powell Pleasant Hill. Harold Alderhnot Earl Adams East Liverpool visitors and Ed Calhoun Wellsville joins Eugene Graham for dinner. George F E Harlan and wife with son travel through en route home.
A brief note on marine life revealing that fish inhabit the deep sea at around 18 000 feet beneath the surface highlighting extreme depth and habitat.
In Columbiana county the destroyed Holt barn near Washingtonville yielded human bones, with physicians unable to confirm if they belonged to one or more people. The blaze is blamed on incendiarism. A missing tramp, William Bell, a former local, is suspected in connection with the bones and his associates.
In Eastern Ohio a strike era mood prevails as 14,500 idle miners await a possible interstate pact among Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Officials report a tentative majority favoring an agreement, with Ohio districts preparing for regional talks if joint talks fail.
In Columbus Ohio on April a vote tied at 4 Democrats block a measure by Senator West to read and engross the bill for passage. Senator J E Russell joined the Democrats in sending the West bill to the finance committee where it stalls, as leaders resist a fair investigation of state offices.
A four year old boy ran to his mother to ask if his face was dirty. She said it was clean and asked why he inquired. He replied a woman had told him his eyes were black, prompting the momentary confusion.
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