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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
William J. Bryan argues in his lecture that anyone aiding a train robber, including a man holding a horse, shares guilt with the plunderer. The Journal agrees with the doctrine but questions pairing journalists with lawyers. Newspapers favor speedy trials and insist no guilty man escape, contending crime would spread without press scrutiny.
The State Auto Argbclation employs three attorneys to challenge the new auto license law that doubles license costs. They argue it is exorbitant and amounts to a second tax on vehicles while revenue funds general expenses for state excess. The Ohio State Journal voices concern over fairness and potential misapplication of funds.
In times of political chaos and public doubt, the piece urges retreat into study. It praises reading as a way to rebuild spirit and find order, citing Tennyson and Journal insight. It asserts prayer should inspire action and warns against dwelling on fear, urging engagement with great thinkers to weather disappointments.
The author praises the appointed members as worthy but condemns Gov Cox for ignoring the Republican party in the Licensing Board selections. The piece argues the action violates the spirit and letter of the law, harms the Democratic organization, and notes Mr Galbraith is well regarded yet harmed by the appointment. It frames the Republican dominance in the county and questions future consequences.
Dr. Starkloff, St Louis health commissioner, warns that factory and railroad whistles, trolley bells, and street traffic wear on nerves of nervous individuals. He notes some people seem to have no nerves to noise and could live in a quieter setting.
The Journal argues noise is a tax on vitality, promoting nerve disorders, insanity, and related deaths. It warns that more noise directly increases nervous distress, likening its impact to heat or cold on water and calling for strong laws to suppress noise over weaker food regulations.
Senator Tillman voices grave concerns over women voting, arguing degradation in politics is preferable to dimming womanhood. The World quotes him urging opposition to suffrage and suggesting voting could worsen government ethics. The piece labels such arguments as futile and inconsequential.
A World editorial denounces the Thaw money as a social curse that corrupted law and emboldened crime. It argues money wrecked Thaw’s character, safeguarded him from death, and undermined insanity judgments, extending through trials and Matteawan escape to damage New York’s reputation and legal authority.
The Leader notes that large central plains lie within forty degrees of the equator, making hot dry spells and droughts likely in inner continents. It argues the United States sits far south of Europe and nearer the equator than parts of Africa, shaping climate expectations.
The text explains that excluding Alaska, the United States lies as far north as Berlin or London. Much of Europe, with major population and industry centers, sits farther north than the U S Canadian boundary. It argues that the summer sun is strong and summer rains are needed to prevent crop damage from high heat in the warm months.
Immigrants showed rising confidence with monthly U S arrivals for the first half of 1913 topping 1972 levels, peaking in June at 176 261 after May and April gains. Workers report improving wages and favorable conditions, spreading positive word from relatives and peers abroad.
A Steubenville editorial urges fairness to local merchants amid union dispute tensions. It argues merchants are not unfriendly to labor, notes suits over alleged refusals to sell to non union men, and warns against magnifying minor acts into major conflicts while hoping for a speedy settlement and protecting business interests.
The Ledger reports that for the first 18 days of August the Pennsylvania Railroad logged 28,877 loaded cars passing three key points between New York and Pittsburgh. This compares with 94,943 cars in the same period last year, an increase of 1,594 or 63 percent. freight traffic previously was unusually large.
Professor Bernard R Johnson analyzes Pennsylvanias freight mix, noting 260 million tons with 65.45 percent from mines and 18.1 percent from manufactures. He cites electricity replacing steam locomotives as the future, either sourced from water or mined coal, potentially removing coal from freight while other goods pick up the load.
Government reports rebut sensational claims of widespread crop failures due to drought. A conference of 124 leading agricultural experts across 20 states finds overall 1913 yields above average, with only Nebraska and parts of Kansas and Missouri experiencing notable losses. other states report normal to good production and higher quality, despite regional dryness.
The article discusses New York politics amid Sulzer’s impeachment and a strong public focus on Boss Murphy and Tammany. It argues that people seek righteous vengeance against Tammany, viewing Sulzer’s alleged misdeeds as less damaging than the corruption surrounding the Tammany leadership.
The piece condemns Sulzer as a wrongdoer yet shows deep hatred for Tammany. Public sympathy centers on his resistance to Tammany’s will and support for direct primaries. It argues Trammony’s case harms the Governor and warns of broader political damage.
Desolate scene described as a home once lively now cluttered with dishes, dust, unmade beds, and scattered items. The cause is clear as the mother has been absent for nearly a week, leaving the house in disarray and neglected.
A fragmentary excerpt notes Thaw's escape and public reaction. It labels Thaw as a focus for headlines and suggests harsh opinions on moral reform. The text also comments on luck, misfortune, and the value of work as a remedy for life’s debts. Evelyn's press influence is hinted as a possible factor.
A collage of editorial quips ranging from money value to gender norms, political figures, and social trends. The items mock moral judgments, policy relevance, and public figures while touching on censorship, labor, language growth, and economic topics. The piece reads as a satirical column fragment from a bygone era.
The paper notes no further word from the bankers and awaits Mrs Pankhoter's view on the Brooklyn suffragette who admitted she was drained by her husband while addressing a meeting and being forced to cook his supper.
Rudolph Sosna aged 37 died at the No 8 and 8 Bradley mine after a fall of roof coal. He was injured recently and a coroner's inquest was held following the fatality.
Virgil E. Clendenning aged 21 of Toronto and Luella Dillon aged 20 of Empire. Charles F. Buehler aged 23 and Laura Mears Hill aged 21 of Steubenville. Ren L. Casey aged 22 and Artie L. Moren aged 22 of Toronto.
Governor Cox faces backlash from both sides as he navigates Prohibition era tensions. Citizens await feedback from the public on the controversial stance and potential policy shifts.
Eastern Ohio inventors receive recent patent grants including James G. Barbour of Canton for brick Gustaff A Benz of Big Island township Marion county for latch Clarence B. I. of Spencers Station for rail joint General W. Cahill of Tiro for bridled it Frank J. Creque of Cuyahogs Falls for toy balloon Pasquale Gentile of Niles and A Del for unspecified item
The text lists multiple assignors and holders including The Knox Tressel & Welded Stes Co in Niles Ohio and Shelby Spring Hingery in Shelby Ohio. Names include George H Glenn Hy Hibbs Levi D Malone Harry A Pas Paul J Ray Gen F Stoney Campbell and Lewis M Barkhurst. Also referenced are items like a boot metal can receptacle and a melting machine.
The Rock Ledge Company’s oil well No 2 on the Well farm at Beech Bottom flowed Friday afternoon and is estimated to yield between 150 and 200 barrels per day. The well is to be shot on Monday.
The text notes a year ahead gauntlet for the saloon business, Billy Sunday meetings may cut receipts, and the need to secure a license. It also mentions the looming Rose law election and a possible Cox intervention to stop it.
F. H. Kerr sues Baim Bros. to foreclose a mortgage net of 718.51. Kerr and Gardner are the attorneys handling the case.
Critics accuse President Wilson of misreading economic realities as bankers and business leaders back a rejection of the Glass Wilson Bryan bill. They say Congress is driven by White House dictates, risking a historic misstep that endangers Wilson’s reputation and the nation’s finances.
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