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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
The Washington official report indicates in all internal revenue districts in Ohio except the eighteenth a decrease in corporate incomes for the fiscal year ending June 30 compared with the prior year.
In the first year under the Wilson tariff imports of 36 leading products totaled 466,179,460 dollars, up from 301,316,451 dollars under the Payne law. The increase of 164,803,009 dollars is described as about 150 million dollars in wages that American artisans should have earned.
The Navy Department cut wages at the Washington Navy Yard arguing Congress failed to appropriate sufficient funds. The move follows layoffs of janitors and scrub women in public buildings, seen as a chosen outcome of Democratic statesmanship amid record high total appropriations.
The Tax Commission reports conservative increases in public utilities valuations. Natural gas firms rise by 4,477,460 to a total of 117,720,750 for 1915, artificial gas at 1,393,300 up 196,680, and street and interurban railways totaling 160,887,220, up 8,450,700 from last year.
Sing Toy, a Chinese businessman living in Chicago and Paris, tells Ohio State Journal readers to prepare for war to preserve peace. He criticizes pacifist policies attributed to Bryan and argues Japan could press its power against peaceful nations. He warns Americans they cannot achieve peace by submission and may face an unmanageable conflict if unprepared.
The Cincinnati Enquirer condemns four years of U S policy in Mexico as chaotic and murderous. It cites 200000 armed rebels and 15000000 starving civilians, urging President Wilson to back a government that can restore order and peace in Mexico.
A House resolution from the Fighty-first General Assembly requests the Auditor of State to promptly report a true cash balance available for appropriation, excluding outstanding warrants. It notes public pressure for economy after two years of high disbursements, and the Auditor did not comply, failing to materialize a phantom surplus.
U. S. Steel sells a large share of its product overseas at higher prices while maintaining domestic wages. The shift to foreign markets has not reduced workers’ pay and has kept American labor employed, reflecting a beneficial effect on employment without lowering wages.
In Cincinnati a state tax commissioner and two assessors added 20 million to the 1914 tax duplicate by order of Governor Cox to boost the effectiveness of Warnes taxing machine hands chosen by his appointees.
Harry T. Hall, superintendent of banking, declares the new loan shark law will end borrower grievances. He says it grants the poor the same protections as rich borrowers and sets interest on small loans at a level that secures fair profits for legitimate lenders and attracts honest capital.
The Columbus Saturday Monitor is touted as Ohio’s top weekly at two dollars a year. It features 18 pages of capital news, two Washington correspondents, varied reading, and editorials by E. Howard Gilkey and James Ball Naylor, plus a 16 page weekly supplement.
The civil service commission now mandates that examination questions be delivered in sealed envelopes. Examiners must show the package to the class and break the seal in view of all. The intent is to protect examiners from suspicion or false charges, not due to lack of confidence in them.
The passage argues that the U S government failed to enforce citizens rights and suggests European nations may assume demands are for internal political effect. It claims the Wilson administration lacks resolve to confront major powers after tolerating violations by a weak state.
The article argues war did not replace tariffs as protection. It notes wool, carpets, cloths, dress goods, wearing apparel imports exceeded 100 percent of the ten months in 1912 when tariffs prevailed. Cotton cloth imports stayed about the same. If Europe’s shipping had not been impaired by war, foreign goods would have swamped U S industries.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports Wisconsin tires of its socialistic state insurance plan. It contends the system was uneconomical, unreliable, and failed to meet sponsor standards, prompting a move to restore private and mutual insurers previously driven out by La Follette.
Theodore Douglas Robinson and Frederick Davenport back a reunion of the Republican and Progressive parties, urging members to join Republicans. Erie County Progressive chair Hamlin hosts a meeting where most support reunion, while George W. Perkins opposes. The piece questions Perkins’s motives and warns of continued Democratic control if reunification succeeds.
In Youngstown the Republicans, after drawing level with the Progressives, chose Charles A. Stallberg as their mayoral candidate. Stallberg, elected two years earlier on the Progressive ticket, faces the incumbent ballot.
The Colonel hinted at enrolling as a Progressive and is expected to vote Republican with most Progressives. This alignment could influence party dynamics as observers note the potential cross affiliation.
Secretary Redfield announced equilibrium tests for all the Great Lakes steamers, but the mental poise needed for a cabinet post was found lacking in Mr Redfield long ago.
An axiom in rail road circles says an idle car means an idle man. In June the country showed more than 275000 idle railroad cars an increase from a year earlier. During the same period railroads laid off 120000 men.
Mr McAdoo appeals to the South to support his ship purchase bill as eighty percent of Southern commercial groups oppose it. He believes Southern leaders and Democratic Congressmen could tilt the vote, though Senator Bankhead of Alabama led opposition in the last Congress and may be hard to sway.
The article notes the President intends to make national defense a principal subject of his yearly message to Congress, with four months before Congress assembles. It recalls that defense already appeared in the previous address, and questions what December will reveal in the next message.
Sanford T. Crapo, president of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, voiced optimism for a Republican win in 1916 while addressing tariff issues before the Federal Trade Commission. He cited Canada’s cement duty and Windsor’s distance from Detroit, mocking cement on the free list and predicting a Republican, protectionist tariff act as likely.
Cincinnati protests over inflated valuations reveal the governor and tax board actions used to boost the grand duplicate by billions. Assessors in Hamilton County added large sums without notice, later defended as lawful by bureaucrats, while appeals surge over last year’s inflated taxes. The attorney general says 1915 boards cannot refund past excesses. In Cleveland, about 5,000 residents complain of 1914 assessment raises without notice.
Funds raised reach 8394.71 while 5722.54 has been spent creating a deficit of 2367.23. Governor Willis directed two carloads of food be purchased and shipped. Col. E.8 Bryant oversaw relief with shipments every few days, later intermittent as contributions dictate. Local committees replaced troops on August 10 amid protests.
In probate court the will of Nancy J MacMillan is probated. James M Shirley is appointed guardian of Marie Weister and others.
An elderly man who said he lived in Dillonvale was taken to Martins Ferry hospital Saturday evening after being struck by a W. L. E. train. His injuries were not serious, and he expected to leave the hospital soon.
The Northeast Ohio annual mission and evangelism conference will convene in Akron on September 14. Church leaders and members from area congregations will gather to discuss regional outreach, programs, and coordination for the coming year.
Scott Lumbert Co sues Flora Smith and others to foreclose on property in Mt Pleasant over a materials lien for 648.68 dollars. Sedgwick and Sedgwick are the attorneys handling the case.
Marriage licenses show Roy A Mayrs and Elizabeth OHanlon of Steubenville. Wm H Coothe of Philadelphia and Blanche Griffith of Steubenville.
Divorce suit filed by Hattie Edwards against Clarence Edwards alleges wilful absence gross neglect and failure to provide due to his idleness and dissipation. They were married in Wheeling on September 1, 1911. Sweeney and White, attorneys.
A satirical piece about Jim Jones who aims to edit a paper. He seeks input from many editors and repents on pandering to religious factions. He follows advice to boost circulation with notices and free subs, but loses his paper to pressure and quits. It ends with a note about the Czar and Poland.
A brief editorial quip urges readers to seize the caning season as a moment to shed excuses and adopt resolve. It playfully suggests that giving people a break will only invite further resistance, urging disciplined action and accountability.
An American asserts he produced liquid fire for German buyers, remarking that any bartender could replicate the feat. The claim surfaces amid wartime intrigue and questions of supply and allegiance.
A compact item notes a girl who plays the piano while a mother cleans the dishes. The scene pairs music with domestic labor, focusing on a household routine and the girl’s role in providing background song for chores.
Russian forces lead the sprinting honors tally in the European war, sweeping events and claiming top positions across major competitions. This dominance marks a significant shift in track and field morale amid ongoing conflict and military activity.
The piece notes growing doubt about Georgia prison guards being soft, mentions seasonal rains and circuses, and mocks Atlanta mayoral speeches as poor ads for the state. It references the ease of entering Atlanta's jail, a German report on Russians, and broad comments on human virtue.
A note asks why no campaign to create a patriotic tune titled I Didn’t Build My Ship to be Torpedoed for Uncle Sam. The remark hints at defense needs and public morale during wartime.
William J. O Bryan keeps a quiet profile as he earns broad national support, marking a rare moment of accord in his career and drawing favorable attention from across the country.
Chicago pursues a bold aim to lead global women’s fashion, claiming Paris will not block its rise if the war continues. The remark frames Chicago as confident it will shape postwar style regardless of Paris’ stance.
The peace party will need to prepare to keep every member, aiming to prevent defections and maintain unity within its ranks.
A psychologist states that women are equal to men mentally, noting the belief is not limited to psychologists. He mentions a claim that only one per cent of Mexico’s population is at war and warns that one rotten potato can spoil a barrel.
The Eastland disaster inquiry uncovers that many people knew what steps should have been taken to prevent the tragedy. Authorities and officials are examined as part of the inquiry to determine responsibility and necessary reforms.
Patent records show recent issues to Eastern Ohio inventors including C Allerding Mansfield sand trap and several other devices fromBrubaker Motes Busch Dennison Doerr Emmons Fell Flarrold Hendrickson Howe Newberry Nonneman Ryley Whitley Sanford Shoe maker and Whitmer Wolfe Heim lich Sanford. Trade marks include The Enterprise Mfg Co Akron sporting supplies and Republic Rubber Co Youngstown belting hose and packing.
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