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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
1
Aug. 22 dispatches report fierce fighting at Wuchang and Hankow amid Republican pressure to force Yuan Shi Kai to call an immediate nationwide vote sinking his provisional presidency. Li Hongzhang’s stance is unclear as factions erupt, risking a return to civil war.
Herman Hess of Near Jeddo and Tierman Hess of Toronto were declared insane today. Herman Hess, about 50, lived with his mother near Jeddo schoolhouse and attempted to cut himself after brooding over supposed wrongs. He is committed to Massillon hospital pending treatment. Tierman Hess, an insane foundry worker, drove his mother from home and wounded himself in the Toronto lockup, later committed to Massillon hospital.
Pittsburg woman charges the body buried in Steubenville as Annie Connors may be her daughter missing from Pittsburgh. Mrs Balch plans to prove the body is not Connors with help of detectives, while locals in Steubenville and East Liverpool affirm the identification and recall the funeral attendance.
Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army sails from New York to England aboard the Liber France in a race to attend General William Booth's funeral in London. Funeral services are planned next Wednesday with burial a week later, and she hopes to reach in time for the burial rather than the service.
In Dayton on August 22 J. T. Miller 45 was shot twice in the chest by Arthur Johnson 40 secretary to the president of Buckeye Iron and Brass Works who believed Miller tried to steal his 16 year old daughter. Johnson surrendered. The men were old friends and Miller is in serious condition.
Wet summer fuels mosquito plague across the state. In Appleton churches hold prayers to end the infestation. In Grand Rapids 82 year old Fred Geise, who vanished yesterday, died today an hour after discovery from severe mosquito bites that left him unable to see.
Washington reports two Americans, Phillips and Clarvey Dodge, killed by Nicaraguan rebels as they sought hospital refuge. Twenty five American women and children were taken aboard a U.S. collier Justin, with marines and soldiers landed to protect other Americans. Senator Bacon renewed charges that private American capitalists fomented the revolution for profit.
General Robert Burns Brown will be formally notified of his Republican gubernatorial nomination. State leaders plan a Zanesville ceremony Sept 5 or 6 with civil war veterans invited, then open the campaign in Columbus a few days later. A Saturday conference will discuss plans as candidates seek the needed "noise" to secure nomination.
Senator Penrose charged that John D Archbold and others offered Israel Durhany 1 to 2 million dollars to back his Senate bid after Roosevelt knew of campaign funding. He read telegrams linking Flynn and Durhan to possible bribe offers and promised more disclosures as galleries filled with spectators.
A mass meeting in the Common Pleas Court Room Friday evening will feature speakers on proposed Ohio Constitution amendments. Judge Kerr and HH H McFadden will discuss general and specific changes, with David A Cunningham outlining initiative and home rule topics. Literature from the Chamber of Commerce will be distributed to help voters understand what they will vote on at the September special election. The event starts at 7 45 p m.
Columbus reports N Rex former chief clerk at the penitentiary was rearrested on an embezzlement charge involving $5,000 from the State. He was taken to the county jail but released at 3 am after a local surety company temporarily posted his bond when a bondsman refused to act.
Gen Booth dies and Bramwell Booth, lifelong aide, is named his successor. Funeral set for August 29 at Abney Park cemetery in Stoke Newington with a noon procession from the international headquarters. Taft voices condolence praising the General as a practical philanthropist aiding the poor and weak.
George B. Cortelyou testifies before the Senate committee denying receiving Standard Oil money for the Roosevelt campaign. Charles Penrose asserts he did, claiming Cortelyou and Roosevelt acknowledged the contribution and solicited more.
Washington note: Taft wins on the appropriation bill as the House adopts a continuing appropriation for the commerce court through March 4, 1913 after Senate veto override failure. The measure now rests with the Senate appropriation committee with expectations it will pass soon, shortening the congressional deadlock and nudging adjournment nearer.
The Champion Brick Works of Wellsville part of the Silver estate has transferred to the Bankers Surety Company of Pittsburgh after a court confirmed a bid of 1p,350. The new owners plan repairs and quick operation, noting the plant was well equipped and idle since the Silver Banking Co. failure.
The Sinking Fund Commission met last evening and accepted the resignation of Robert Freudenberger as clerk to take effect September 1, due to his move to Charleston West Virginia. The commission will meet Friday evening to appoint a successor.
London prisoner known as Kid McCoy was discharged today after no evidence supported his complicity in a jewel theft from a Princess at Thorn Belgium. Magistrate ruled the ex-pugilist free with no charge.
The twin cities Dennison and Uhroisville unite to raise funds for a community hospital with J H Andrews leading a campaign to emulate his successful city hospital drive. He is praised as a top publicity man and organizer, and the effort hinges on local participation to ensure success.
County workers met at the Y M C A on Thursday to organize against the liquor license clause of proposed constitutional amendments. James Wherry presided with Rev. K. F. Hodil as secretary. Addresses warned the amendment was subtly worded to mislead the unwary, and precinct groups will push an anti license vote.
The Tuscarawas County Pomona Grange met in New Philadelphia and adopted a resolution opposing the constitutional amendment to appropriate funds for road building. They argued it benefits manufacturers and automobile owners, not common folks, and cites civil engineers, cement and brick firms, and contractors seeking bigger business. They warn a favorable vote would start wholesale graft.
Squire D C Peck of Warren township posted bond in Squire Lawler's court after a shooting in Rush Run townsmen dispute. Witness interpreter Mike Kolnar clashed with Peck in the court, was ejected, later claimed he was shot in the left arm during the melee, with conflicting accounts and attention in Wheeling Register reports.
Detroit August 22 Alderman Tom Glinnan leader of the Council bound over to the record court for trial on graft charges after a sensational examination. The hearing for the other twelve aldermen was continued and expected to run far into next week.
Fire in Columbus caused about 50 000 dollars in damage at the May and Co. furniture store. One hundred hotel guests fled in their night clothes as water rushed in. The May chain operates from New York with Elias May linked to the store. News also reports rumors of detective William J. Burns being poisoned after a brief illness.
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