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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
A notice identifies an office location in Steubenville Ohio at 120 North Fourth Street. The brief entry provides the street address without additional contact or context.
President Roosevelt vows no shift in policy and continued effort to enforce lawful conduct in a contest to decide governance by the people versus wealthy corporate interests. He frames the issue as a battle between public authority and a few powerful men who shield themselves behind corporate organization.
Report notes that copies of the President's speeches were used to sway markets. The crucial section of the Provincetown address was withheld until 2 PM, preventing speculators from acting on it. Wires carried the hot lines for evening papers, reducing the sharks' advantage. The observer calls the change a good innovation.
Secretary Taft’s Columbus address wins almost universal approval nationwide and is seen as a clear platform for his candidacy. The speech aligns with President Roosevelt on public policy and rate bills, signaling Taft’s strong path to the presidency as polls show broad support.
A Steubenville Herald-Star editorial and The Gazette in Cleveland clash over Roosevelt’s stance toward African Americans and Tillman remarks. The Gazette defends Black readers’ dignity while challenging claims about the race’s views, arguing the senator’s questions about purity misstate public sentiment and praise soldiers and women in the community.
The piece cites Prof. Miller and Mr. Smith to defend and critique Theodore Roosevelt. It argues Roosevelt’s civil patriotism and support for Black welfare, while condemning hostility and race-based hatred. It calls Steubenville Black leaders to recognize Roosevelt as a true friend and advocate for a square deal and open door.
A Cleveland speaker in Steubenville criticizes Roosevelt and Tillman as oppressors of African Americans. He argues the Brownsville incident was political theater stirred by crafty politicians and urges Black voters to ignore it, warning that extremists harm the race more than Roosevelt or Tillman.
Morris Shea a former Pope Tin Works employee from Sharon Pa was found dead early Sunday morning in the Third street stage entrance of the Grand Opera House. He had been in the city two years and was known as a heavy drinker. police concluded death due to alcoholism. Remains shipped to Sharon to relatives. two bystanders moved him to avoid disturbance.
The remains of Perry Ramsey, killed in the mill yards at Mingo Junction Thursday night, were not shipped to Parker's Landing, Pennsylvania, until Saturday morning. Ramsey was to have married Miss Beulah Schaeffer of Petersburg, Pennsylvania, on the 2nd.
Hannon a minor sues the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal By Co for 3000 damages and costs alleging injury November 24 1906 at Adams tunnel when rails were being held to move a steam shovel and the scoop crushed his spine and back. Medill attorney. Serious injury. John Sigh of La Belle Mills suffers serious accident when a heavily loaded wagon backs into him wrecking his left hip. He is treated then taken home. Agent B Byron jailed for abusive language in Steubenville and Wheel Inn incident.
A man named Byrons was fined $5 and costs on one charge and $10 and costs on another after quarreling with a woman over a picture and allegedly striking an officer who tried to arrest him. He admitted quarreling but denied abusive language. Dead. Samuel Miller, age over seventy, died at his home near Martin's Ferry after reportedly suffering heart trouble following a period of dropsy illness. survived by a widow and one son.
A Dutch proverb notes folly has eagle wings yet the eyes of an owl, suggesting bold actions lack clear perception. The saying contrasts ambition with prudent sight to warn against rash folly.
Harry J. Weber announces relocation to 121 South Fourth Street with a larger room and up to date facilities. Six chairs staffed by clean barbers invite ladies and children, promising courteous service and good work in a modern setting.
Mrs. James B. Blackburn of Xenia Ohio credits Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills with restoring her nervous system and heart function after severe nervousness sleeplessness indigestion and heart trouble She reports improved sleep regular heart action and renewed vigor and urges others to try the remedy distributed by pharmacy firms in Steubenville and Buffalo
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