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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
President Taft vetoes the hurried wool reduction tariff bill, a move likely to be welcomed by wool growers who had pressed for relief and opposed protectionist revisions.
The battleship program secures a colossal dreadnaught, the largest ever planned, as White Winged Peace remains distant on the horizon.
A partisan exchange erupts as the House passes a wool bill over President's veto while the Senate appears unlikely to concur. The Democratic rhetoric targets the sheep in a heated political slogan.
The remarks note a soldier and editor at the helm of the Republican state ticket. They argue that both professions stay on the firing line, with a man who has held both roles likely accustomed to brickbats.
Report states four additional prisoners fled from the Ohio Pen on Tuesday amid criticism of management and ongoing perceived inefficiency. The piece notes the facility appears to prioritize entertainment and temporary excitement for inmates, reflecting concern over deteriorating jail conditions.
The piece rails at Democratic positions on national defense while praising Emmet E. Erskine as a paragon for governor. It notes Mrs. Wilson smoking denial, a misreported story, and urges Erskine as ideal for leadership, predicting a vigorous campaign and courteous battle.
The piece argues there is little hope for reform within the Democratic party and labels its leadership as reactionary. It cites failures in governing and governance as proof, urging readers to consider what the Bellaire Independent says on reform prospects.
The piece surveys 53 Democrats in the Thli nois legislature who backed Lorimer for senator amid corruption suspicions and notes his ousting. It cites Democratic scandals in New York City, claiming deep, unchallenged misgovernment and widespread corrupt officials across parties, with Democrats amid the implicated officials.
STATE Central Committeeman Durr and fellow Taft loyalist Bader discuss why Walter Denman was not chosen to lead the Ohio ticket. They cite last minute shifts, bargaining with Walter Brown followers, and pressure from progressives who favored Arthur Garford. Question remains who spilled the beans and why.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt blends sea lore with political quips as it urges courage against open waters and contrasts it with idle comfort. The prose pairs nautical bravado with sharp lines on democracy, votes, and reform, mentioning Brown, Russia, Foraker, and Republicans shaping a perilous political tide.
The passage surveys party loyalties and figures in Ohio, praising General Brown, criticizing the Democrats and big business, and noting campaign dynamics. It mentions Foraker, Taft, Wilson, and Daugherty, with references to the Ohio River and local politics as the Herald-Star plans to cover all party news.
The article recalls Father Slattery’s early July 1862 journey to Steubenville with soldiers, his experiences in camp, and early duties. It then chronicles his later tenure at St Peters Parish, noting the construction of a new church, a $40,000 debt payoff, a new parochial school, and his mission work. It ends with his resignation and appointment as pastor of Sacred Heart in Coshocton, with farewell Mass plans and parish regret.
A Civil War era camp narrative recounts cold winds and scarce quilts, oats straw for beds, and quiet evenings with violin and cards. John Gallagher stands out for drill duties as Col. Porman enforces camp regulations amid chilly dawns and late bedtimes.
The text urges a clear Republican stance at the campaign outset, asserting a single Republican party with aligned national and state platforms. It states loyalty is demanded and that nominated candidates deserve the support of all loyal Republicans across national, state, district, and county tickets.
The text discusses party loyalty for Republican nominees across national, state, district, and county tickets. It argues candidates should decline cross tickets or publicly declare loyalty to Republican platforms to retain support, citing Dr R M Hughey of Washington D C who announced a Progressive bid and refused to declare for Taft or Roosevelt.
The 6th Regiment veterans recount a half century return tour with welcome and hospitality. They toured by auto to Brilliant, Toronto, and the Carnegie steel plant, ending with a campfire at the Central Auditorium. Officers were elected and a 60th anniversary camp is planned for Tippecanoe. The roster lists dozens of attendees from Cadiz to Toronto and beyond.
Deputy Sealer Bickerstaff announces weekly appearances at 831 Prospect Avenue on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Vendors must have scales and measures inspected and approved. Aug 7 indicated. event details reflect official weights and measures enforcement.
A study of Democratic power brokers backing Wilson shows major bosses like Murphy, Sullivan, and Taggart shaping the campaign. They seek control after election, while Wilson’s camp aims to keep them behind the scenes. Progressives worry about sidelong influence and brewing ties with New Jersey bosses and brewers.
Civil docket for September term lists 289 cases and calls for weeded recalls to trim back. Elliott M. Copeland sues Robt McElroy and others to stop tearing down a tallow factory building in Steubenville township. A. C. Lewis and Jones attorney.
William Craig died at his home 419 South Severnh street extension at 5 10 am after a two week illness from pneumonia. He broke his right leg a year ago at the pottery when pitching a ball caused the leg break. He was at Mercy hospital for an operation. Born at Midway Pennsylvania, 24 years ago, he is survived by his mother Agnes Robertson Craig and siblings John Leroy Mrs Wm Coulter Belle Agnes and Jennie. He belonged to the Potters Brotherhood and attended the First M E church.
Hon. William J. Bryan will lecture at the Moundsville camp ground on Saturday afternoon.
United States crop conditions on August 1 average 12 percent above last year’s level and three tenths of one percent higher than the average of recent years. Despite regional variations, overall health suggests robust yields ahead for major staples.
No new laws were enacted last year concerning game, so the existing rules remain. The squirrel hunting season runs from September 15 to October 20 under section 1416 of the general code.
Mrs. Arthur Lennons of Bridgeport will sue Belmont County for 3000 dollars under a Ohio law awarding 5000 dollars in mob killings. Her husband Arthur Lennons was shot and killed in September while in custody of an officer by an unknown party.
The notice lists marriage license applicants including George Ondiesko 23 and An na Astoyk 21 of Mingo Junction, Guka Tapavich 22 and Gelka Rank 20 of Steubenville, James Smith 25 of Salineville and Dora A. Householder 18 of Trondale, Alfred I. Leonard 44 of Amsterdam and Sarah Campbell 37 of Bergholz, Wm. Riggens 28 of Empire and Ada M. Tice 22 of Port Homer.
The contest to win a free trip to the Ohio State Fair will be decided at the Court House next Saturday, August 17. Boys must file applications with the County Auditor by then. By August 13 Jefferson county entrants include John E Allensworth Unionport Walter F Scott Creswell John K Floyd Steubenville.
Western Union linemen report a six foot black snake caused outages west of St Clairsville by climbing a pole and tangling with high tension wires from New York to San Francisco. The reptile was electrocuted and found when linemen investigated the fault.
Chester Stevene age 22 of Georgetown and Margaret Coleman age 17 of Amsterdam. Elmer Bick erstaff 30 of Steubenville and Mayme S. Adams 26 of Steubenville. Em aldio Brizzoli 29 of Wellsburg and Anna Battaglia 17 of Steubenville.
Henry Heeg a 43 year old Dover township farmer living five miles northeast of Canal Dover was found dead beside a rail fence by neighbors Monday at about ten o clock. He was last seen Sunday morning driving cows from a neighbor's corn field and is thought to have died of heart failure while closing a gate, his body found in a seated position. Heeg was a bachelor who lived alone on the family homestead.
Washington reports the Senate campaign contribution committee was told by Rep. J. L. Loyd that the Democratic congressional campaign of 1908 raised 27,645 dollars and spent 27,532. Loyd noted members of Congress contributed amounts from 25 to 200 dollars totaling 6,750, with only two 200-dollar gifts from Champ Clark and Burton Harrison.
Four Chester White and five Poland China pigs, good quality, twelve weeks old, offered by Wallace Bros at Dillonvale R. No. 1, four miles west of Smithfield.
Buyers are urged to purchase wheat and other fall crop fertilizer now at T A Hoge located at 503 Market Street. The reminder emphasizes availability and timing for optimal yields.
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