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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
7
For fifty years S. S. S. has been the standard blood purifier. It renourishes and stimulates blood flow to renew vitality, relieving long standing infections. Get it at your druggist or write the S. S. S. Co., Atlanta, GA for advice.
Washington August 24. Democrats failing to pass the post office appropriation bill has crippled rural free delivery. Carriers allege mass dismissals without cause and longer routes with no extra pay. Patrons report mail box moves, biweekly mail, and reduced parcel post service. Mass meetings protest demoralization as carriers resign under pressure.
The text discusses using carrier qualifications as a basis for pay reductions and notes this could create rank discrimination favoring Democratic carriers, signaling political bias in compensation practices.
Washington August 24. Four days after the German submarine sank the White Star liner Arabic with two American deaths the United States still lacks full official information to shape action. Secretary Tumulty said the president will determine course once all facts are ascertained. Secretary Lansing noted the information held is fragmentary as officials seek details. The state department will not delay action indefinitely but seeks verified facts before presenting the case to the cabinet.
The German government via Count von Bernstorff asked the United States to wait for all facts before taking a final stand on the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic. Berlin also reported a German submarine torpedoed a Russian auxiliary ship at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland and that Zeebrugge bombardment caused no material German damage, with German casualties and civilian injuries noted.
A $23.1 million deal secures control of most West Virginia mines including Marmet holdings as a Chicago syndicate and International Harvester affiliate plan a merger. Options exist on properties with cash transfers complete, amid European financial pressure. Ohio river steamboat lines will be part of the deal, routing West Virginia coal to Chicago and the Northwest.
In Tiffin Ohio August 24 the state conventions of the Junior Order and Daughters of America opened with a parade of about four thousand members. The event followed the dedication of a new $40,000 Jr O U A M school at the National Orphans home funded by Ohio lodges. Distinguished visitors included National Councilor C B Webb of Statesville North Carolina and Clara A Dick of Shelby. Lieutenant Governor John H Arnold of Columbus attended. The parade featured the largest American flag in the world loaned by Canton and carried by delegates from that city.
The Columbus Journal reports petitions for a liquor license law referendum prepared by a Columbus law firm. Fifteen thousand blank petitions will be filed, with Judge Kerr of Steubenville named to handle circulation. Democratic officials expect to file by week’s end, aiming to secure 67 000 signatures before September 3.
Melbourne reports the British war office call for more soldiers prompts Australia to raise October and November reinforcements to 10 526 each, with a complete infantry brigade possible in November. Total Australian dispatches reach 100 000 troops including 20 000 on special service, as transport and navy facilities expand under new minister Jens A Jensen. A war census bill seeks broad reporting on enlistment potential and income, with penalties for noncompliance, while Attorney General Hughes clarifies it is not conscription.
John Williams was brought back from Logan County on an abandonment charge.
John Jarvis will participate Saturday in a hall game at Uhricheville where nine one armed men face nine one legged rivals in a staged contest.
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