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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
2
A fragmentary item notes Suffragettes capturing Hughes and proposing a flank on Wilson, with Hughes gaining favor among the women. It also mentions relief from a heat wave and references to weather, politics, and potential new industrial projects along the river.
A fragment notes munitions explosions amid turmoil over infantile paralysis, New York streetcar strikes, and looming railroad labor unrest, signaling growing troubles and labor tension influencing daily life and politics.
Pennsylvania authorities implement strong measures to protect streams from pollution. The approach could serve as a model for Ohio to follow, aiming to improve water quality and environmental safeguards statewide.
The speaker notes that Senator Lewis has not yet blamed the Republican party for the Lusitania sinking or the Armenian mass murder, implying such accusations may occur later.
A remark notes that thirty thousand government employees were removed from civil service by the current administration, cited as evidence of the administration's cohesive use of public funds and manpower for political ends.
Thirty six words sum to thirty five percent more than the actual toll. the piece notes thirty three percent of the year’s traffic deaths involved reckless driving and lack of caution in New York.
An Aero Corps is encamped near New York but lacks any aeroplanes or shooting descriptions due to the government failure to obtain equipment.
A humorous note asserts that practicing wind instruments like cornet and trombone may provoke profanity in the neighborhood. While baldness is denied, the quip highlights public agitation and musical practice as a social spark.
In Detroit the speaker stated that in promoting prosperity there is no real separation between capital and labor as all are stakeholders in society. He urged unity and common civic responsibility among workers and business leaders alike.
A New York regiment on the Mexican border received 1,800 small bags of flea exterminator. The donation is described as a sign of local preparedness inspired by thoughtful New York women rather than government action.
Completion of repairs at dam No 4 eases navigation on the Ohio between Steubenville and Pittsburgh. Warwood dam is to be finished by September 1 and Woodlands shortly after, marking the practical completion of canalization of the upper Ohio.
A review of the first two years of the European war notes that on June 1 1915 the British army had only a week’s supply of munitions and 75000 rounds in reserve. It adds that Germany’s focus at that moment was on Russia on the Eastern front.
An eighty year old woman in Brunswick New Jersey organized local women to stop work on a planned electric pole in front of her home. She and her group dispersed the men carrying out the installation using the pole as a battering ram, showing resolve beyond suffrage era norms.
Native protesters condemn renaming a prominent peak after Secretary Daniels. They denounce erasing traditional Indian names for political figures and urge preservation of Indigenous toponyms. The commentary laments the trend and calls for change.
The piece claims Senator Lewis and Republicans praised Pancho Villa as strong enough to restore order in Mexico while accusing the Wilson administration of delaying recognition. It alleges arms shipments were allowed to Villa’s forces despite GOP opposition and frames Villa as the desirable figure for national policy.
The piece notes Congress voting ample sums for preparedness and urges the Administration to act. It contrasts the Spanish West Indies price of 25 million with a past offer of 7 million, warning that prices have risen for islands and other things. It recalls Plattsburg campers hearing gunfire, mistaken for war, by a farmer shooting chickens nearby.
A little girl playing with a doll on a vacant New York lot was attacked and torn apart by two dogs. The incident sparked outrage, with commentary that the dogs’ danger surpasses the value of any single life.
The piece questions how fashion would have appeared without restrictions on dyestuff imports, noting the riot of color in dresses and neckties and speculating on the result if import interference had not occurred.
President Wilson notifies Congress of the desire to adjourn by September 1 with lawmakers not expected to oppose the move though their personal input is not sought.
It suggests potential appointments by Hughes with Taft possibly as secretary of state and Roosevelt as secretary of war or navy. The note implies that such alignments could mark an early, efficient push toward preparedness and modernization of the administration’s defense and foreign policy.
New enterprises projected both north and south of the City of Steubenville promise to sustain its preeminent status. The Steubenville district is emphasized as distinct from any neighboring state district.
A Washington County man who died recently arranged for cremation and ordered half his ashes placed in the grave of his first wife and half in the grave of his second wife. He could not be charged with partiality.
Governor Willis did not need to convene a second legislature to fix errors in law making nor a third to curb extravagant appropriations that could threaten his bid for re election.
The incident in New York harbor is unlikely to affect munition exports but will spur stricter handling regulations. The vast stockpiles of explosives near populated areas should not be allowed, under any circumstances, to prevent future risk.
The piece argues money is not the main problem but poor leadership. It contends much needed work could have started two years ago, improving current readiness, and asserts better late than never in addressing the international matter involving Mexican bandits.
The writer contrasts two types of auto drivers, praising the first for reasonable speed and safe curving while condemning others who race and hog the road, causing most accidents and warranting full prosecution under the law.
A Wilson supporter’s claim blaming the Republican party for the Carrizal massacre draws widespread criticism. The commentary argues the remarks reflect partisan anger and strained logic, likening them to an overheated fable about wolves and lambs.
The piece notes alarm at infantile paralysis in Eastern cities despite acknowledging disease seriousness. Vriday reports 217 NY cases or one per 25 000 residents, with 17.8 deaths per 100 000. diphtheria at 26.1 and diarrheal illnesses at 73.5. Officials hope the outbreak stays within reason until cooler weather aids containment.
The drop in orders from abroad for muni tions reflects improved Entente preparedness and parallel increases in manufacturing capacity by England France and Russia. The shift suggests wartime demand will taper gradually to avoid industrial disruption. Some factories are already cutting output or switching to other lines of work.
Amid the great European conflict the core idea is to protect domestic markets first and then seek gains in neighboring markets. Germany has begun this strategy, illustrating the likely path. England is implied to follow similar actions in this economic contest.
In a House of Commons speech on Wednesday Mr. Asquith condemned free trade and urged repeal of the Underwood act. He argued wartime upheavals require tariff restoration to prior levels, insisting only a Republican Congress and President can reverse Democratic policy. He dismissed tariff commission talk as irrelevant.
The verse tracks a long life of love and aging, from a boyhood crush to becoming a grandfather. It humorously notes changing romantic interests across decades and ends with a remark on sun spots and cold weather in June.
About 400,000 railroad workers voted on authorizing a general strike over demands for an eight hour day and time and a half overtime. Officials expect full results tomorrow as leaders weigh arbitration options and possible actions.
A fragment hints at a chill in the air as a laundryman encounters an iceman’s return. The terse line suggests damp, wilted collars signaling forthcoming frosty conditions and daily hustle in urban life.
Efforts shift to classify the British blacklist as only a light grey area rather than a stark line. Proponents argue nuance exists in restrictions while critics warn of broader implications for policy and civil liberties.
A playful note compares hope chests to a refrigerator holding a cool green watermelon, suggesting August offers no better symbol of freshness and anticipation. The image evokes seasonal ease and simple comforts in a light, whimsical tone.
The statement notes a criticized element in the Baltimore party platform, specifically a one term plank. It underscores Democratic focus away from that stance despite its presence in the platform.
Carranza agrees to forgive after standing firm against Mr Wilson throughout the dispute. The gesture follows persistent resistance and ends with a conciliatory tone suitable for a local update.
Amid wartime shortages the surge in potash scarcity drives soap prices higher, touching household use and daily routines. Public concern grows as vendors adjust costs while consumers seek alternatives and rationing guidance.
The piece argues that Denmark must resist rot as it gains 25 million from Uncle Sam. It predicts Congress stopping records will force junk men to live on less old paper stock and claims voters will remember two years of hard times. War prosperity is deemed unlikely to mislead them.
A commentary notes people accepting a peculiar exchange of ownership for ongoing fuel and garage charges reflecting a humorous view of compromise and frugality in daily life.
A Philadelphia physician argues that in a future century people will be too civilized to kiss, praising the Lord for this barbaric age and the lingering roughness of current manners.
The article notes strong sentiment among British readers that the Bremen should be steered toward Halifax, reflecting public interest in the transatlantic ship's destination.
A brief reflection questions Alaska’s coal longevity of 300 years as claimed and asks what steps follow when the resource is exhausted. The remark emphasizes concern over future energy policy and economic planning beyond coal supply.
A brief critique frames Mr Bryan as yielding to rhetoric as a state of auto intoxication, describing it not as surrender but a carefully managed hangover of ideas and style.
An Illinois man completed an endurance piano sitting lasting fifty hours and five minutes without receiving an encore. The event drew curious onlookers as the pianist persisted through long breaks, delivering a remarkable test of stamina rather than a performance encore.
The greatest disappointment of the Democrats is that the ProGressives are not as much disappointed over Roosevelt's refusal as they are.
The remark suggests both rulers suspected what lay hidden in the woods after the Grand Duke was sent away. The line hints at a shared awareness of secrets amid political tension and possible wartime pressures surrounding the decision.
Prohibitionists may weigh in on the Danish West Indies sale as word emerges that the island’s chief product is rum. The remark hints at potential political conversations over the strategic purchase and its alcohol trade implications.
A Massachusetts guardsman was arrested in New Mexico for sending letters to his home paper. He now seems ready to leave the correspondence to the regulars.
Elmer Bird was brought back from Akron Ohio by a local officer on Friday charged with failing to support two minor children placed in the Smithfield Bethel. Bird will face a hearing before Justice Lawler.
The dispute centers on overtime rules: eight hours or eight hours plus up to 100 miles define a day, with overtime at one and a half pro rata after eight hours on short runs and after 100 miles on longer trips. Workers seek to keep January 1 1916 pay rates, arguing railroads pay for a full day regardless of hours, unlike other industries.
Robert Payne known as Uncle Bob to Steubenville residents died of heart failure believed linked to heat. Last seen Sunday morning, he was 67, born in Moorfield Virginia to slave parents, married to Susan White. Survived by daughters Wayman Brock and Amanda Richardson. Funeral arrangements pending at Mettenberger’s morgue.
Michael Gallagher aged 42 and Henry Baler aged 38 were found mangled near their homes in Salineville after a possible sleeping on the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad line. Officials believe a shifting engine killed them shortly before midnight. Gallagher leaves a widow and seven children, Baler a widow and four children.
A physician recommended cough medicine Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey blends pine tar and honey to relieve summer coughs and colds. The remedy soothes irritation stops coughing and claims to kill germs. A 25 cent bottle is sold at druggists.
Ambrose Gary of Sulphur Oklahoma reports ten years of kidney trouble with pain stiffness and near immobility. After using Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief from the first bottle and complete improvement after three bottles. Beall & Steele Drug Co.
James S. Ferguson of Philo Pennsylvania reports wonderful relief after a single Sloan's Liniment application to his knees. He urges others to try the remedy, noting it penetrates without rubbing and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
A consumer note touts Dr King's New Discovery as a pine tar based cough syrup. It claims to ease coughs soothe throat and bronchial tubes check colds and clear the head. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home and buying from a druggist.
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