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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
A Steubenville column comments on Democratic and Republican figures, warning that party bosses influence offices and appointments. It references Jerome, Ohio politics, and calls for a November victory without Dick supporters, noting threats to Congressmen and post office control.
Mr Mallory of Woodfield serves as Republican State Central Committeeman from the 16th District and seeks reelection. He previously voted for Canton as convention city, signaling independence from boss methods. The Herald Star urges a public statement of his stance on Lerfism and machine politics to reassure voters. Longworth is scheduled to speak across districts aiding the party.
The council passed the street car franchise ordinance unanimously after the Traction Company met Mayor veto concerns and yielded on points. The measure now goes to Mayor Scott, who favors a fair franchise, for approval and rapid work on the new line is urged for the city’s progress.
Congressman Burton speaks against bosers and bossism and signals a clearer path for his role in Ohio polities. He endorses Ohio Senators at the state convention, cites Theodore Roosevelt as party leader, and asserts Burton will lead in the current party crisis.
The Youngstown Telegram reports that Burton's Cleveland homecoming speech reenergized a bossless, reformist Republican base in Ohio. It says Republicans rally behind his candidacy, praising his honesty and steady leadership while endorsing Roosevelt's broader platform. Burton's stance on mercy in elections and equal opportunities echoes Roosevelts ideals and signals a push for state leadership.
The Cleveland News questions calls for endorse ment based on senators records while noting Dick opposed the sugar trust and the Philippine tariff bill. Foraker’s opposition to the rate bill is cited as lacking credit. The Cleveland Plain Dealer lauds Burton’s keynote as prudent and potentially indorsed by re election. Steubenville hot, Columbus cooler among unterrified.
The Columbus Dispatch reports charges against Dick tied to methods used in voting the Summit County treasury. The story notes he will need to sit up and take notice and promises an explanation.
Garber claims victory in the delegate battle, asserting control of 700 of 936 delegates. If confirmed, he challenges the party boss and their influence. The result could lead to a shakeup as the Democrats consider removing the boss and his tea party ally.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders attack Republican principles as stolen and cites Senator Morgan opposing a rate bill on constitutional grounds. It claims Roosevelt era reforms succeeded because they matched Republican logic, not Democratic doctrine, suggesting a shift in party ideologies and indicating political realignment.
The Ohio State Journal comments on the split in Democratic ranks over constitutional construction. It notes Bryan’s earlier opposition and Roosevelt’s adoption of Republican doctrine to advance equal rights, questioning why Bryan’s allies should oppose Roosevelt and suggesting a possible shift toward Rooseveltian unity amid partisan tension.
A garbled column blends poems about seizing the moment with political jabs and weather notes. It urges doing good now, while reflecting on storms, politics, and public figures like Garber, Hearst, and Bryan, all interwoven with local and national concerns.
A St. Louis woman seeks a divorce after accusing her husband of pawning her corset covers. Pat Crowe was arrested in New York yesterday and released claiming reform. The Royal National Eisteddfod attracts 1000 competitors at Carnarvon, while many women feign greater prudence about their husbands.
In Knox township a Shady Glen district schoolhouse was broken into with a torn outside screen and a shattered sash. Windows were pelted with coal and stones, the interior defaced by more stones. The Board of Education and district patrons condemn the act and say arrests will follow if culprits are located.
Thomas R. Thompson and his son Cecil, of New Alexandria, were injured in a runaway after their wagon upset near Mont Warren's store. Both were dragged by runaway horses, treated at Gill hospital, with the elder man sent home bandaged and resting. injuries included ankle ligament damage and knee bruises.
A new well on the Sanders farm near Follaws bee W Va drilled by Cook Evans and Mike Finnegan found oil in the dred sand below the Perea after reaching the top a week ago and flowing oil despite a plug. Several nearby farms have leases and large bonuses offered for future drilling with line survey and tankage planned.
Chief Zimmerman returned to Steubenville with hotel clerk Harry Frazer in custody. Frazer admitted taking 201 dollars from Lacy hotel guests, denied 12 dollars from the cash register, and confessed to the grand larceny while riding a nationwide escape that included Louisville Newark and Columbus. He is held on 1500 dollar bond awaiting September grand jury.
Horse owners and city users learned millions of microbes were in the basin after drainage. The drain connects to the sewer and white microbes were found in the bottom. People took samples to examine them and a report may go to State Health authorities.
Mrs Luella Life charges Rev John M Life, pastor of Mineral City Methodist Church, with cruelty leading to divorce and alimony. The case, arising in Highland County, follows a stormy separation after a train trip when she wore a deeply shaded eye. Neighbors describe a quarrel and a jealous husband as the background to the domestic drama affecting the Life family.
Camping parties were numerous yesterday with crowded street cars the order of the night. Stanton Park remains the only cool place during the heat, while the Traction Company prepares to resume work tonight.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a court note about the sanctity of the ministerial profession, merged with case prominence. It mentions plaintiffs and defendants in a feud, describing annoyance and rising attention to the case.
On Tuesday September 11 the Running Elk Tribe No 64 will host Corn Day at Stanton Park closing day events. A noon street parade, an Indian village setup, corn dance, and a capture and torture reenactment are planned along with various park amusements and a dancing pavilion under Prof Maags to ensure orderly entertainment.
Cadiz veterans are asked to register on arrival to receive dinner tickets for the soldiers reunion on August 25. The program includes band invocation by Cadiz City Band, welcome by Mayor W T Perry, address by Capt. Andrew Smith, business meeting, and a full day of concerts and camp fire. Dinner served 11:00 to 12:00. Meals for soldiers, wives, and widows at Presbyterian, Methodist, and U P churches. proceeds to benefit the three churches. Albert Quigley president E P Kirby secretary.
Theodore Burton addressed the Tippacanoe club with remarks to Cuyahoga county Republicans urging voters at the state convention to assert prerogatives and reject dictation and arranged programs. He linked machine politics to bossism and proposed a remedy for the party’s growing menace.
The funeral services for Miss Rico Marshall were held today at St Peter's Church with Rev Father Powers officiating. Pallbearers included James O'Brien Perthies Harry Rodgers John Lippert Ed Sickler John Kirk Jos Peoples and Frank Thomas.
An old advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT and a cold cure with Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Druggists will refund money if cures fail within 6 to 14 days for PAZO OINTMENT and for the quinine tablets. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box, price 26c.
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