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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
2
The Netherlands may be urged to take a mandate over Armenia. Proponents say the Dutch fight well when roused and could compel Kurdish and Turkish forces to behave.
Colorado senator voices concern that future generations will shoulder soldiers' claims from the great war. He urges focusing on current conditions rather than awaiting posterity to handle past obligations.
A government office advertises for personnel in Piqua at 3.50 dollars per day with a 4.00 dollar allowance for expenses. The job involves counting manufacturing establishments, and surplus clerks from Washington may be sent to perform the work.
The fruit crop escaped serious damage from the late cold spell and producers foresee a strong canning season if sugar remains affordable, boosting preserving activity and market prospects.
A fragment notes morning routine unaffected by a spring time change on May 1 as the observer remains twenty three minutes ahead of sun time for practical purposes.
The article notes sharks offer excellent fish food and leather from their skins, suggesting that current shortages in both supplies may make shark fishing a viable economic activity.
Chicago based opera company faced sharp criticism from New York reviewers and carried a $150,000 deficit on an Eastern tour. Observers argue the tour would have fared better if limited to Midwest cities, where reception would have been warmer.
Fragmentary remark notes new boundaries satisfactory but references to small nations and intergovernmental regulation. The text shows ROUMANTA and Teague involved in a tentative discussion with unclear context and positions.
The text notes wheat shortages this year with potential value in millions of bushels for farms. It suggests the situation isn’t as dire as first thought a week ago and urges the country to increase corn and potato production to counteract shortages.
Scattered OCR fragment mentions pigment advertisement and a wine-related word. It lacks clear event, people, or place details to form a fuller summary.
A note on the House resolution ending the war with Germany and the Senate expected to correct a missing declaration that Austria was also at war, highlighting a parliamentary oversight.
The article quotes Paris Matin pondering a U S President and a Secretaries of State as diplomatic figures and a treaty amid political vacillation. It underscores America's role as a trusted ally and friend to the United States, stressing enduring confidence and friendship.
A caustic commentary notes the Allies’ failure to negotiate with the Russian Bolshevists, likening it to riding two horses at once. A St. Louis chemist claims a cruel fluid surpassing coal or oil, and a divorce case hints at long separations. Last winter harmed plants. garden beds must be replanted this year as prices stay high and wartime strain lingers.
A historical view argues house plants are not deleterious to health. Experiments show plant carbon dioxide output is negligible, while plants supply moisture and oxygen, improving indoor air in furnace heated rooms. Odors may bother some, but careful plant selection avoids this.
Hose voters are told four points for the April 27 presidential primaries. No public officers will be nominated. Two district delegates and alternates will be chosen. Four delegates and alternates at large will be chosen. A separate allot will determine a peenhe BAe choice.
A DC court restricts the power of commissions and bureau officers to require details from private businesses. The article notes excessive questionnaires and clerical hires to satisfy bureaus, urging a return to sensible methods after wartime demands.
The passage argues General Wood’s restrictions would weaken the League and questions the U.S. joining the project. It warns of moral obligations, enormous costs, and domestic concerns outweighing global governance under a Wilson presidency. The League is declared dead, with support to leave it buried.
A short note clarifies who receives wedding gifts. The bride often keeps personal presents, while family or the couple may decide on shared gifts or registry items.
Reopening of Stanton park next summer with added attractions and cheap transit boosts leisure. York Court rules that wedding gifts to a bride are the wife’s sole property, denying the husband any claim. commentary notes the era of woman suffrage may affect election outcomes.
Mrs Blanche Richards died at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Peter Paulusion, 456 Linden Avenue, after a brief illness. She was 26, married to Cyril, and had lived in the city eighteen years. Survived by husband, parents, two brothers Charles and Noah, and three sisters Elizabeth, Emily and Agnes. member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ.
John T. Hugegins a life-long resident of Steubenville died at his late residence 464 Linden avenue at 12 50 am Thursday in his 65th year He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Fadley Huggins one sister Mrs McSwiggen of Pittsburg Pa and one brother Richard Huggins of Akron Ohio He was a member of Eureka lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias and the Third Presbyterian church
Funeral services were held Friday at the family residence 770 Prospect Avenue for Martha Barabooth infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Scott. Rev Downe officiated. She died Wednesday April 21 at nine months and rests in Union Cemetery beneath a micand or blogsoma.
The funeral for James Canfeld was held yesterday morning at Holy Name Church at 8 86 officiated by Father Weigand. Pallbearers included John Donahie Patrick Gaffney Charles Gaffney John Denne James McPherson and Joseph Vink.
Friends report the death of Louis Crafton in Akron yesterday morning. He was a former resident of the area and leaves a wife, three sons, and a brother William of Wheeling. Funeral will be held at his home on Thursday.
The funeral for the late John William Jobson was held from the residence at 407 Wells Street in the afternoon at 2 30. Ray, trailer, conducted the service with music by Miss Harris. Pallbearers were S R Biott, RB Stark, Joseph Linn, Roy Morrow, Bluer Poh, and Harry Drashear. Interment followed in Union Cemetery.
Mrs Waxabeth Pompo wife of Daniel Pompo died at her home 620 Spring Avenue yesterday morning at 630 Born in the city 47 years ago she was a daughter of John Thomas and Mary Wright Dayton A member of St Anthony's Church She is survived by husband two sons Franklin and Albert one daughter Mary and several brothers and sisters including Anta Plambo Hinman Stout Cora Hutchinson Mary Trimmer Ela Daketo Nirg Myrtle Pagani and Frank Dayton
Funeral services for the late Mrs Emeline Wilds were conducted Saturday at two o'clock at her daughter Mrs C Swearingen's home. Dr Mohn of the First M B church officiated with Devore leading a hymn. pallbearers included Charles Forrester Thos Forrester Robert Wright and James Wright, burial followed at Union cemetery amid flowers.
Mrs. Harry W. McElroy of Oregon Avenue Wheeling died after a recent illness at a Wheeling hospital. She is survived by her husband, her parents and two sisters.
Mrs Emeline Wiles died at 3 16 p m Thursday April 22 at her daughter Mrs Charles Sweering s home 211 South Sixth Street age 88 due to complications. She was a longtime resident of the town and a member of the First Christian and three M E Churches. She was born in the area.
The notice lists two sisters Mrs Rebecca Greer of Clarksburg Missouri and Mrs N A Laughridge of this city along with three brothers John Adams 0 Bellaire Jackson Adams of Hollidays Cove W Va and George Adams of Ambridge Pa Two wives Mrs Nancy Forester of Colliers W Va and Mrs Swearingen also survive Nine grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren also noted as survivors.
Marshall Westfall a Carrollton resident and Civil War veteran died at his home in Carrollton on April 21 at age 40 after a long illness. Born April 18, 1840 in Carroll County he was a farmer and former Carroll County auditor from 18 60 to 1894. Survived by five children and a sister, services were held Friday at his Carrollton home with burial at Grand View Cemetery.
Mrs Jane Nicholson, longtime professional nurse in the city, died April 22 1920 at Ohio Valley Hospital Wheeling after an operation for gall stones. Born in Staffordshire England she came to the United States as a child and settled in Steubenville. She leaves four children Mrs William C Hamilton Mrs James Coss John Nicholson Portland Ore and Charles Nicholson Portland Ore a member of First M church and Cyrus Ferguson Bible class funeral services to be announced.
A passenger on the FP flyer leaped from a moving train near Rigir, while en route from Isondale to relatives in Stanton. She sustained multiple injuries and was treated at home by Mrs. Willan Hirren.
Herbert D. Hetrick aged 26 of Cleveland and Beatrice M. Low-Tonski aged 22 of Steubenville were issued licenses. Paul Popp aged 21 of Steubenville and Catherine Van Han Yorke aged 27 of Mingo Junction were also licensed. John J. George aged 33 of Steubenville and Stella Andrews aged 30 of Port Homer were issued licenses.
Ohio State University professor Griggs and party explored Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes near Kodiak in 1909. They mapped the active crater, described its vast size, and noted Mt Katmai’s eruption influence while advancing scientific study and government protection of the area.
Jos Caillaux former premier defended by high court of commerce and correspondence with the enemy was freed. He returned to his Paris home this afternoon with wife and friends and refused to comment beyond saying he would not be in Paris on May 1.
John Gayne of Booth Fifth Street narrowly escaped death at Pan Handle station last evening when alighting from a freight train he was braking and was thrown between the platform and the station. He suffered severe stab wounds and a back injury and was taken to Gill Hospital.
Report totals for the Red Cross Xmas Seals show Amsterdam 12.90 Yorkville 9.10 Tetonville 6.18 Ragland 36.00 Hammondsville 0.94 East Springfield 60.00 sum to 1471.26. Disbursements include Postage 4.85 booths 16.50. Tuberculosis headquarters Columbia Ohio 20 percent of sale 294.25. Amount turned over to Social Service for use in Jefferson county 1166.85.
Jefferson county authorities cannot locate any relatives of 26 year old Harry Perry Miller of Akron. His confessed but untrue claim of bleeding 11 year old Francis South is not supported and his Akron residence cannot be established. Prosecutor Carpenter says Miller unknown in Akron and will be arraigned next week for sanity examination.
A reward of 250 dollars is offered for the recovery of David Blair, a Penna. station agent at Connemaugh, Pennsylvan ia. He was drowned April 18 at Aspinwall while acting as a volunteer brakeman on a passenger train and has not yet been recovered. Blair stopped from the train in darkness and fell into the river.
William A. Rouss age 45 of Yorkville and Ida J. McCluen age 46 of Rurland obtain marriage license. Daniel H. Wolf age 60 of Wellsville to Buelah G. Gilson age 23 of Irondale. E George age 30 and Blanche Hit age 26 both of Steubenville noted. George F. Hineman age 38 of Colliers West Virginia to Merle E. Huston age 20 of Toronto. Edward Ross Myers age 30 and Josephine Eynon age 24 both of Bergholz. Joe Drabick Jr age 22 of Amsterdam and Mery Marquis age 18 of Dillonvale.
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