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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
8
A local notice from Steubenville outlines subscription pricing: daily at 25 cents, monthly. 3 dollars per year option offered to readers. The terse ad indicates standard periodical pricing in force.
In a courteous Herald Star letter Mr Mallory declines to outline his stance on questions before the Republican State Committee arguing it would be improper now. He notes his past support for Dick but doubts re electing Dick as chairman would win votes and avoids taking a clear side. The editorial stance says candidates should speak openly and regrets his lack of a firm public alignment against Mr Dick and his methods.
The fragment notes emphasis on saving the country as a priority while eleven months pass, with focus on protecting crops in place. The text hints at a broader wartime or national effort tied to agricultural stability and ongoing national defense, but concrete details are sparse.
Mush be delighted with the progress of Te form spelling. He was among the first to use the new cystem.
Agitation signals an open convention for Ohio Republicans after fifteen years. William Jennings Bryan is due in New York next Wednesday or Thursday, with cooler weather not expected until after that event.
A political column rails at Senator Beveridge and the tariff debate, condemns Foraker and Dick, and criticizes the senatorial coterie. It cites the Philippine tariff and railroad rate bills as major issues, questions Ohio’s senators’ stance, and urges clear public positions from aspirants for office. The piece mocks exchanges between Dick and Foraker and compares Hearst to Boss Murphy.
The article notes Senator Dick favors letting the state convention settle all disputed questions including the Chairmanship when meeting in Dayton on September 41st and 12th. Delegates are mostly chosen, giving the machine advantage, though the plan deserves careful study before condemnation. The State convention should not judge individual Congressmen records, but Senators must follow convention decisions.
William Davin, foreman on the Pewiky work train, fell forty feet from the Panhandle bridge on the West Virginia side early Sunday morning. He landed on sloping ground and rolled, sustaining a fractured right thigh and chest bruises. He was rushed to Gill hospital and expected to remain for a long recovery. His escape was described as miraculous.
The incident on Court Street involved men racing peanut and popcorn wagons in front of the City building. Jacobs allegedly pointed a pistol at Walker as he pulled his wagon home but was later found without a weapon. A pistol was recovered near Lindsey's Court street entrance after his arrest. Five or six drunks and disorderlies were jailed Saturday night and Sunday.
Benjamin Snider nine year old son of Alva Snider of Alta mont suffered severe injuries Saturday afternoon when he used a stone to pound a dynamite cap. The cap exploded, blowing off the index finger near the hand and injuring the middle finger and thumb. He was taken to town where Dr. Oliver treated the wounds. he also bears facial scars and endured great pain.
Foraker notes Burton rejects the President’s wishes on the subsidy measure. Voters back Congressman Burton for taking a stand, arguing the issue is whether a representative stands with the people or with the President. The stance is pivotal for Ohio’s Senators in the upcoming debate.
The piece accuses Democratic papers in the state of defending Senator Dick for selfish political gain and promoting his bid for chairmanship. It argues the Columbus Press-Post and Press-Post shift to apologia and aim to taint opponents, warning Republicans against falling for party bossism.
Judge Richards ruled on Merkle et al v W L E R R over grade versus undergrade crossings at five sites. He ordered undergrade at Glen’s Run Laurelton and Connorville, practical there, but at Merkle’s the undergrade crossing deemed impractical and to be at grade. He also favored undergrade at another unnamed crossing, shaping the line’s alignment.
William Dawson of George's Run reported to Steubenville officials that his pocketbook containing about $191 was lost or stolen after visiting Collins Brothers trunk store and Imperial bar. Police believe he dropped it. three companions denied knowledge. Dawson returned home with only loose change, after using funds to buy a trunk and pay other bills.
The Pennsylvania lines west establish a daily except Sunday train between Rochester and Wellsville Ohio with a 4. 00 pm Wells ville departure and 7. 35 pm return. The service aids Midland and strengthens Pittsburgh connections offering late passenger service and easier returns for shoppers.
The Belmont Chronicle argues voters seek candidates who stand for good government and Roosevelt's honesty over party loyalty. It predicts Ohio could shift away from Republicans if the convention fails to offer a clear platform and a strong, boss-free ticket. Independence among voters grows as leaders are needed.
Beall and Steele traveling salesman F A Somers announces his candidacy for Congress in the Sixteenth district. He says Harrison and Carroll counties will back him and with Jefferson he will likely win the nomination.
A chaotic Canton report details Kate Cooper jailed for disorderly conduct and fined fifty dollars. Investigations at McCourlough’s stall reveal a break in and theft of eatables. Jern Cooper’s wallet theft leads to arrests of Richard Gaughan and Charles Nolan, later discharged. Robert Jacobs held for pointing a pistol at Thomas Walker.
The Harrison county soldiers' reunion drew the largest Civil War veterans gathering yet, with many from neighboring counties and even West Virginia. Mayor W T Perry offered the welcome, Captain Andrew Smith gave the response, and Colonel Frank Baird of Canton Ohio was the principal speaker. Free dinners were provided by church ladies, and music came from a 20 voice chorus and the Cadiz band.
In Youngstown the Republican eighteenth district convention recessed after 210 ballots with no nomination. Rumors say James Kennedy is poised for renomination against Charles S. Speaker and James J. Grant, as deals surface to break the tie in other counties. A push for H. D. L. Jackson as chairman also emerged.
The towboat H M Moxie arrived in Pittsburg harbor after exploding near Portland Ohio on April ?. The woodwork and hull are in fair shape and she will be laid on Elizabeth marine ways for repairs costing about 12000 dollars. A small Pittsburg coal fleet tow passed with about 83000 bushels moved. Boats H Clark Raymond Horner Enterprise and W Flint were involved. Fog and short crews hinder rapid operations as the river declines.
A foreign worker at La Belle iron works suffered a severe injury when his left leg was crushed above the ankle by cog wheels. Dr Laughtin performed an amputation at Gill hospital. Another foreigner in the yards sustained a head injury from falling iron, needing seven stitches.
A hard rain near Gould's yesterday nearly reached a water spout, tearing up pike roads and washing away a riprap wall in one location.
George Grover, a member of Co E Second Infantry Ohio National Guard, was located in a woods near Massillon in a emaciated state after going missing last Monday. Officials say hazing by fellow guardsmen is suspected and a military inquiry is expected.
The Columbus Press Post reports Am Brown of Flushing Belmont county, new member of the Democratic State Centre Committee for the Sixteenth district, announces his candidacy for Congress. He faces Republican C L Weems, seeks the party’s nomination, and bets on Weems’ unpopularity to win. Brown, a lawyer and former Flushing schools superintendent, has 25 years as an educator and attended the Chicago Bryan convention. The Post notes the paper’s Democratic tilt but predicts Brown will still face the full Republican vote on election night.
Invitation extended to Steubenville and Jefferson County residents for the unveiling of the late Col George W MecCook portrait in the common pleas court room at the courthouse next Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Program previously printed. Speakers include Col John J McCook of New York and Erasmus Wilson of the Pittsburg Gazette Times.
Marie C Bechtel, only daughter of Ernest and Emma Bechtel, died at 1800 Concord Avenue Carrickborough Pittshore on Tuesday aged 13 months and 2 days.
George Saloda and Pete Pavich fought on South Third Street and Poplar avenue after a hat insult. Both men were wounded with knives and rushed to Gill Hospital. Saloda suffered chest wounds puncturing a lung and multiple injuries, while Pavich had a severe side wound and facial gashes. Mele Pavich, witness and brother, and police intervened. knives were not recovered. Saloda’s condition remained critical.
The chief of police retrieved a 17 year old boy, Ralph Holden, from Benwood after he left the city on July 3 and took a watch and chain valued at 25 dollars belonging to Cora Barber of South Sixth street. Holden was arrested and located in Benwood. his possession of the watch and chain remains uncertain.
The Columbus Sun reports a Democratic convention moment in which C. E. Oliver of Columbiana county was named school commissioner candidate while H. H. McFadden of Steubenville praised him as an ornament to the ticket. A heckler pointed to Charles W. Hapert, the nominee, and McFadden struggled to respond amid the din.
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