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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary telegrams from Chicago and Columbus passages discuss political drift with liberal talk on tariffs and public ownership. Names such as Odell, Bryan, and Roosev el appear amid rumors of a New York presidency and Ohio town votes on municipal light plants and public works. The piece notes wage and coal issues and cites geological data for Ohio counties.
An advertisement-like text claims Dr A W Chase's Ointment cures scalp itching and eczema in children, noting scald head is common and often leads to chronic eczema. It cites testimonials from J J Grant of Detroit and H H Nicolai of Division Street praising relief after using the product.
Mr F S Rote of 133 Sixteenth Street Buffalo New York writes that his baby boy suffered from eczema until Dr A W Chase's Ointment provided relief after only a few applications. He states the itching sores healed and natural skin returned with no price at dealers or the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Ohio coal production in 1900 totaled 18 088 150 short tons with 8 895 748 tons mined by machines. Average mine price in 1900 was $1.02 per ton, up from 87 cents the prior year, while utilization of mining machinery rose amid overall output growth. The data cover multiple counties and indicate a statewide shift toward mechanization despite uneven adoption across states. The report also cites debates over naval battlefield credit surrounding Schley and Sampson, noting partisan defenses and questions of responsibility if Santiago had ended differently.
Residents along Miller's and Crouse Creeks celebrate the prospect of a Wabash line reaching Pittsburgh. Farmers and storekeepers, about 1000 strong, advocate land grants for rights of way, despite bad roads and hilly terrain that have hindered travel to Pittsburgh. The region sits between the Pan Handle and the Ohio river area near Mingo.
Unreadable OCR fragment hints at names Robinsan, Miller, Laet, and Rav with scattered references to people and places. No clear event, date, or outcome present. Further text needed for a coherent summary.
Personal mentions list Mrs. R rs Decker and daughters from Pittsburgh visiting here. Mrs E G Muabruch and John in Toronto. Henry Fach, tonal artist, at Atlantic City. John Johns of Martins Ferry to visit friends. several locals and surrounding town residents travel or host visits. Notable arrivals include Miss Anna Robinson improving from fever, Mrs Harry Buchanan and mother returning from Rochester. Miss Ethel Finnicum back to Hopedale. J Rankin Smith from York at HeraLo-Brar. many more regional social movements and visits recorded.
A vintage health ad urges women to seek internal health for outward wellness. It extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as safest quickest cure for disorders like hysteria nervousness headaches backache and general weakness, claiming it has helped thousands and is sold for one dollar per bottle.
A jumble of items from the region includes a pay car arrival at C P line, park excursions and fatigue, a fat man’s race at Pleasant Heights, river levels at 21 inches, and tonight’s Cricket performance. Promotions, funerals, and a hanging sentence in West Virginia headline the legal action, while troops travel to Alaska. A bear incident in 1800s infant lore, church services, construction at Laughlin mill, rising vegetable prices, and a Brethren conclave train ride complete the week’s local mosaic.
The Wheeling & Lake Erie dispute heats up amid unresolved changes on the line. Mrs. Theodora Shaffer, wife of the Amalgamated Association president, pleads for concessions to end the strike, stressing that the struggle is for life, principle, and honor rather than money. She notes workers seek noble aims in defense of their union. The article records prayers for guidance as the conflict enters a pivotal phase.
In Richmond area news Mrs Henr Ovington tripped on a South Third street yard line and fractured her right wrist, Dr Laughlin setting the break. Red O V reunion elected officers W A Dudkina president W J McCann vice president George W Pearce secretary J Harrison co B D M Scott co K A Montgomery co G, executive committee. Funeral services held for Wm F Shoppe with pallbearers listed. High Callender’s son funeral held with Rev Irwin officiating.
After a long hour and a half wait at Warrenton belated passengers from Mr. Pleasant reached the city yesterday afternoon to conduct court business. They paid the train service hers in a diggeace and complained that they only come when necessary and cannot understand why our business people do not act promptly.
Asbury and Margaret Jones were arrested on affidavits charging adultery and fornication. They pled guilty before the Mayor and were fined fifty dollars each plus costs. They were remanded to jail with the Mayor warning they would work out the penalties if the fines are not paid, and Asbury hoped to pay today or Monday.
The will of Elizabeth Duppy of Smithfield admitted to probate with Willax A Judkins named executor and bond set at 2400 dollars. The will of Elize McDonald of Steubenville also admitted to probate. Marriage licenses issued to Robt Hall and Augusta Hankey Frank I Fuller and Minoie F Stary McClellan Ringe and Minnie O Mercer all of Unionport with marriage by Kev Rutledge of Bloomfield.
Attorney F A Chapman of Wellsburg closed the sale of his father T B Chapman’s large Holliday’s Cove fruit farm to A T and G H Butler of Pittsburgh for 14000, 136 acres at 103 per acre. The farm, famed as a premier country home, dedicates 60 acres to fruit cultivation in the Ohio valley. G E Butler, veteran Pennsylvania Railroad engineer, will retire and build a residence on the bluff with Pennsylvanias great trunk trees nearby. A T Butler, East Bed prominent contractor, will oversee the farm operations.
J Gwynn longtime head of Steubenville Gas and Electric Co was elected general manager and treasurer of the American Dairy Company at its Wilmington Delaware meeting on the 5th The company with capital stock of 200000 aims to carry on dairy business and Gwynn will open the Steubenville division as soon as possible and will travel east for company business
The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad faces county penalties after local authorities accuse the line of seizing control of property and then letting disputes be settled later. At Brilliant near McKim's and Cold Spring Run, the railroad allegedly altered a bridge site, placing girders and masonry on county works, prompting the O P and other workers to remove materials and crews to repair damage. The County Commissioners order the railroad to restore masonry or face banishment.
The Ohio Valley brick trade reports new plant developments in Lac du Bennett and New Cumberland with several workers relocating from Ohio Valley works. Amicable sale of the Globe trick worke near New Cumberland ends years of dispute. Standard sewer pipe works near New Cumberland remains stalled. Fire clay and brick plants at Irondale and Martin's Ferry seek full seasons, while delays in pottery consolidation and mid summer shutdowns affect East Liverpool markets.
A horse hitched to a buggy carrying John Spado his wife and children bolted after crossing Pan Handle track at No 3 in the afternoon. The team shot along Market Street colliding with several rigs and injuring two horses near Loulie Bourlier and Southern Supply Co. horses before being stopped by Mr. Spahn after turning onto Fifth Street. Only the shaft was broken.
The Big Four railroad advances a double track project between Wellington and Cleveland to serve a new fall train with Wheeling and Lake Erie. Wheeling and Lake Erie planned its own Cleveland to Wellington line but instead leaped into a contract with the Big Four, securing access to the West. The new track now forms part of a broader extension toward Grixton.
We the undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the recent accident and death of our father and brother Misagi Soputa ann Butte Wixtkus.
Talks at Pittsburg press for a forthcoming settlement. Officials indicate negotiations are advancing though no firm terms are disclosed.
In Pittsburgh and Washington, labor leaders including Samuel Gompers and Joseph Bishop held star chamber discussions on the steel strike. A poised statement warned the Amalgamated Association to stand firm while seeking a moral and financial commitment to workers rights amid pressure from steel trust officials.
Pittsburg Aug 10 wholesale discharges and suspensions are being made by the Carnegie company to root out the union spirit in various mills and deter Amalgamated Association efforts to strike. The guide mill at the Lower Union mill on Twenty-ninth street was closed on Monday and 45 men, all members of Amalgamated Association, were dismissed.
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