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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
2
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LIFE reprints a sharp critique of the newspaper business noting the hazards and lack of profits. It argues papers cling to life for nonfinancial reasons, complains of low prices, high costs, and fierce competition, and calls for a regulator to limit page count and raise prices.
The article praises Chancellor Day for vindication by his conference and suggests he may speak freely about the President. It cites Bishop Earl Cranston urging moral leadership, lauds Theodore Roosevelt’s call to discern right from wrong, and anticipates another strong presidential message. The piece argues the public seeks decisive leadership from the man in the White House.
Cole Crinsman won on the 481st ballot in the third term contest in the fifth district amid a hard fought political saga. His victory drew congratulations for him and his district.
The Populists desert Bryan while Hearst declares his Independent party will not back him in the upcoming election. The "peerless one" appears to be faltering, with political support slipping away.
A reader ridicules Democratic charges against the Republican State Administration calling them ridiculous and notes the Cincinnati Enquirer is puerile in its editorials. The critic blames corporate papers for underestimating public intelligence.
The Herald Star endorses Speaker Cannon on news print tariff arguing it has little to do with current conditions yet remains an outrage. Publishers demand repeal or sharp price reductions and a reorganization of the trade, urging government action to restore fair profits on invested capital.
In Squire Prentiss county a jury awarded C A Vail twenty dollars for attorney fees against John F Keck and his wife.
President Van Horn Ely of Steubenville and East Liverpool Railway and Light Co led a special party from Vanport and Beaver to inspect trolley lines between here and Midland. The group toured Steubenville and Midland, then Beaver, with officials and local friends, reporting a delightful trip.
Early Wednesday morning around 4 o clock a major blaze swept through Hopedale destroying the post office and a meat shop in the business district. The adjacent Fer son residence was also wiped out. A basket brigade of local citizens fought the flames. Estimated loss about 8000 dollars. Report came to Steubenville from Unionport.
T D Healea of Uhrichsville is named as candidate to fill an additional judge position in the eighth district sub division comprising Jefferson Harrison and Tuscarawas counties. The Tuscarawas County Bar association unanimously endorses him with broad party support and aims for unanimous nomination.
Mrs Anna Stillwell a well known East Liverpool woman died in hospital after eleven weeks illness likely from exposure tied to the Brant opera house fire. She first detected the blaze and, with her daughter, ferried coffee to firemen. Survived by husband John and children William Archie Plummer Charles Maud Edna. Interment in New Cumberland. Russell Intrepid, son of William D. and Mary A. Boyer, died at 220 Adres?
Ida L Dunser wife of Joseph Dunser died at home in Wheeling Junction West Virginia on April 2 1908 at 930 am aged 36 She was born in Bellaire November 16 1872 and was a daughter of Milton and Cattrie Moore Her remains were taken to Bellaire for funeral and interment in the local cemetery.
Miss Ellen Hunter of Colliers West Virginia died suddenly at her sister Mrs William Atkinson's home on Thursday April 2 1908 at 3 30 am age 73. She was in good health aside from a slight cold and died after saying she was smothering. Funeral notice to follow. Capt Adam Jacobs aged 68 Morgantown to Gulf of Mexico river captain died at his Brownsville Pennsylvania home of pneumonia. He built the LC Woodward and captained major river ventures. The funeral of Abram C Ong occurred Thursday at Mount Pleasant where he was a long prominent citizen buried Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Orville Oscar Benner died peacefully Monday April 6 1908 at 2 o clock in the home of his wife's mother Mrs Hill Campbell on North street aged in his 30s. He had been in failing health for a year and recently worked as a traveling salesman for a New York firm. He had been in the South when struck by grip and returned home two months ago surrounded by family. He was a son of the late Philip and Alven Brasher Benner born in Steubenville and earlier joined his uncle O M Evans in a Columbus commission business.
A young man of sterling integrity and genial disposition died after a prolonged illness. Married eight years to Estella Hill, he was mourned by his devoted wife, his mother Mrs. Alvira B. Benner, sister Mrs. D. I. Baker of Columbus, and several aunts. A Knights of Pythias member, he was described as gentle, true, and an uplift to all who knew him. His death ends a life of cheerful service and quiet sunshine in the family circle.
Mrs Catherine Love widow of James W Love former Pan Handle detective bureau chief dies at 64. Born in Wellsville December 5 1843 she lived in Wellsville and Steubenville most of life and belonged to Second Presbyterian Church. She leaves two children Willard W Love and Lola L Love and three brothers and one sister. Interment tomorrow 2 pm from son William W Loves Wellsville home. Her maiden name Steele.
Richard M Geis son of John A and Josephine C Geis died in Carrick a Pittsburg suburb on Sunday April 5 at 11 am in his 26th year Funeral from his father's home 137 Linwood Avenue Carrick on Wednesday at 830 am with a high mass at St Basil's Catholic Church
Isaac Van Voorhis aged 85 died suddenly Sunday at his Bealville home in Washington county Pennsylvania. The residence was once hosted by Ulysses S. Grant and James G. Blaine. Surviving are his widow and children Mrs Elizabeth Goettman of Pittsburg Mrs H H Huffman of Independence Daniel Elmer and Thomas Van Voorhis of Washington and Charles Van Voorhis at home.
Relatives report the death of eight months old Elvin Addison son of Mr and Mrs Donald Brown at their Allegheny Pennsylvania home on Saturday April 4 1908. Remains were brought to this city Monday with interment from Pan Handle depot upon arrival of train No 3.
Clem Lindsey of Dennison a Pan Handle brakeman traveled to Pittsburg yesterday for a third operation on his left hand. The injury occurred at Walls Pennsylvania on the 18th of June.
An advertisement extols Mi o na stomach tablets as a tonic remedy that strengthens stomach muscles and aids digestion to prevent foul breath. It claims relief from heartburn, bloating, and sleeplessness, with a money back guarantee from Beall and Steele for a 50 cent box.
The body of Charles Grimm was moved from the morgue to Unionport Thursday afternoon and to Bergholz this morning for burial. His wife and friends bade farewell at Unionport. Police officials from the Pan Handle railroad and several officers conduct a thorough investigation into Grimm's shooting and that of three Italians, with further developments anticipated.
The marriage license records list pairs from Steubenville Dillonvale Irondale Beaver Pa Martins Ferry Mingo Junction Bradley Bradley and other nearby communities. Names include William T Eliott Nellie J Der Mary Jackson Jesse Eakin Bertha E White Henry Parsons Jessie Hicks Vaclan Kralicek Annie Herl Narciso Canigiani Assemia Dolfi Norman Blackburn Bertha P Elson John W Attinger Etta Pearce James D Richardson Minnie Alice Louis Hayes Jessie V Antill Lush Spencer Ollie Rutherford George H Scamahorn Anna C Geary Thomas G Nelson Ora L Boyd.
Ladies host a lively dime social at Mrs Ida Boyd's on Garret avenue with music dancing and cards yielding a neat sum. Lucy Ellis celebrates her fourteenth birthday with games music and a decorated table for twenty eight. John Butler hosts a surprise party for his 49th birthday with fifty guests and a midnight supper. Various visitors and locals, including Mrs G E Hammond and L V Kuhn, are noted at homes and in town.
Charles Buehler, a student at Andover, is home for spring vacation while others such as Donald Dougherty remain at school. The Crescent Club hosted a program at Edna Powell's Pleasant Hill home with readings and current events discussion. Several locals, including Homer Wallace of Irondale and Captain Oliver, recalled Civil War days as they visited Alliance. Numerous residents were noted visiting Columbus, Cadiz, Tridelphia, and Wheeling relatives, while others planned travel and study resumes.
Advertising is the vital bridge between merchant and public as cities grow and transit shrinks local distance. The piece argues advertising transforms a petty tradesman into a merchant and fuels fortunes beyond the line of sight, shaping modern commerce.
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