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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
10
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Senator Borah of Idaho announced a bill to repeal the act that federalized the National Guard. He argued the federalization has shown itself a failure in the Mexican situation and said universal military training cannot succeed while the militia law stays on the books.
December report from Sandusky states Mayor Robert Noegle, also city commission president, was arrested on a secret indictment for neglect of duty in criminal cases heard as police judge. Indictments also issued on undisclosed contracts. grand jury and Common Pleas Judge Williams oversaw the proceedings. In New York plans circulated for December 15 mass meeting protesting Belgian deportations to Germany with Elihu Root and others slated to speak. A national movement to press educators and clergy to oppose deportations is under way.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a new adjustment of demurrage rates to free freight cars more quickly from shippers. It directs railroads to cancel recently submitted schedules suspended due to protests and allows filing of new ones to address car shortages.
In Toledo two companies grant wage increases affecting about two thousand workers starting today. Wabash railroad car shop staff receive a ten percent raise across crafts and shifts. Edward Ford Plate Glass adds an eight percent rise for about seventeen hundred employees, totaling a 26 percent year increase. Chicago clothing workers see a 48 hour, 54 cent hourly rate continue with time and a half overtime, boosting annual pay by over one million dollars. Football fatalities for 1916 total fifteen, matching earlier years with Thanksgiving as the season end.
Representatives of waitresses laundresses and women garment workers meet under the Womens Trade Union League in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to press for an eight hour day. Delegates say waitresses work longest hours laundresses next and garment workers often exceed 49 hours weekly behind closed doors. Conference ends tomorrow.
Sauz from Chihuahua City reports Villa plans to evacuate and loot the city after its occupation. General Trevino and General Gonzales move toward Horcasitas as Francisco Murguia?s forces approach from Camargo. Villa denounces foreigners in Hidalgo Plaza and threatens to kill and seize foreign property for Mexicans.
Washington reports that the United States has informed Germany of its deep concern over Belgian deportations by German military authorities. The move follows Belgian reports of more than 100,000 deported and 3,000 weekly pace, with Belgians sent to occupied Northern France and into Germany.
Realty transfers record shows many property deals including Lot 3 by Co. L. Weems to Chester N. Weems for 3000, Lot 31 in Smuth New Alexandria to Geo A Matthews for 1, Lot 226 La Belleview to John Buehler and Neal J. Dunn for 1, and Mary S. Settles acquiring Oakland Cemetery Lot 144 for 50, among numerous other lots, sections, and parcels with varied buyers and prices.
Joe Marvick was fined 150 dollars and costs by Mayor McMaster for illegal selling. He was arrested at his Wells street home on Sunday and paid the fine.
A Steubenville wedding reported from Cleveland describes Miss Margaret Dorothy Norman becoming the bride of Mr. George Ault Mosel at the Norman home in Manor Park Lakeside. The ceremony featured a bridal chorus, a Parisian gown with ivory satin train, and a lavish breakfast. The couple will reside in Steubenville at a bungalow on Oregon Avenue after a wedding journey east.
Lyman Steadman longtime Brown's Island resident died Wednesday night November 29, 1916 in his 90th year after age related illness. Survived by wife Miss Jewett predeceased. children A J Steadman family Mabel S J Steadman of St Augustine Fla Blanche Keys and Dr Chester Steadman who died recently. Funeral to be held in Toronto Sunday afternoon with interment in Toronto Cemetery.
John B Hanna aged 80 of 212 Fifth avenue Carnegie died at home Wednesday evening from pneumonia. He was a Carnegie National Bank director and borough tax collector for years. Born in Steubenville Ohio, he lived in Carnegie 36 years and was a member of Zeno Lodge Odd Fellows and the Presbyterian church. He leaves widow Caroline M Hanna a son Foster L Hanna of New York City and a daughter Mrs P H Chapman of Carnegie. He will be remembered by Steubenville’s older citizens.
Mrs Louisa J S McMaster neé Douglas widow of Joseph Robb McMaster dies in Sewickly Pa on Thursday Nov 30 at 5 am Funeral set for Saturday Dec 2 at 3 pm in Sewickly with arrangements by local undertakers.
Ida Sarah Stern died Saturday morning at 5 30 at her home 635 Lincoln Avenue from a complication of diseases. An orphan, she was a bright pupil in Lincoln school's grade 7B and a member of B Nai Israel Sunday school and the Young Girls Jewish Lark Club. Survived by seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon.
Friends note the death of Mrs James Shanahan at her North Stanton boulevard home on Saturday morning December 2 at four o'clock. Born in Colonel County Tipperary Ireland, she came to Steubenville with her parents and resided there. Her husband died February 26, 1900. She belonged to St Peter's parish Altar and Rosary Society and League of the Sacred Heart. Survived by four sons James S John J William T and Dennis A.
Henry Hazelcomb died at 3 a m after a long illness of dropsy. Born August 13 1843 in Lamburg Hanover Germany, he came to America in 1872 and lived in Steubenville. He worked for Beatty Bros and Floto Brothers before illness. Survived by children Henry William Adam and Marie at home and two stepdaughters. His death follows another family loss in two weeks. He was aged and a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church.
Mrs Amelia Meyer widow of Andrew Meyer died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday November 30 1916 at the home of John Swickard Osage Ohio after a brief illness. She was 78, born in Germany, married in 1861, and came to America in 1871 with her husband locating on a farm in Knox township Jefferson County before moving to Steuben-
The funeral occurred Saturday at 1 pm from the home of her daughter Mrs. George L. Whitaker 119 South Seventh street. Rev. Freund of Zion church led the services. Pallbearers were H. C Meyer A. L Meyer O. V Meyer and George L Whitaker.
Mingo led Wellsburg 1-0 after Wellsburg forfeited near the end as crowding on the field and biased officiating provoked protests. The Wellsburg captain was struck amid a dispute, and Home officials from Mingo remained on the field while observers recalled earlier Wellsburg scores. Beetham of the Lut. of Schools notes miscalls and field crowding as the decisive factors.
News from Cincinnati reports the death of Miss Ellen Wright Miner from pneumonia after a weeklong illness. She was a granddaughter of Hon. John C. Wright and attended the portrait unveiling in the Court during Home Coming week.
Demetros Maknos a Russian is under arrest charged with practicing medicine without a license. He is accused of extorting large sums from foreigners with fake cures and will face a hearing in Squire Lawler's court.
A Baltimore American cartoon and verse critique Pershing’s continued presence in Mexico. It lampoons American reluctance to withdraw, notes Villa’s advances in Chihuahua, and comments on war costs, home front shortages, and political jests about Cannon and Wilson.
A reflective note laments that progress remains hollow when efforts yield little enjoyment. The speaker contemplates the mismatch between noble aims and the pleasure found in reaping the consequences, urging a reevaluation of how to align toil with happiness.
The report notes lower costs for hay mackerel quinine spruce timber and turpentine than in earlier times. Prices ease across essential items, signaling relief for buyers and businesses relying on these goods.
A pastiche of editorial musings reflects on Romania peace talks political opinion and gendered views on public life. The speaker notes election aftermath and hints at military and marriage themes without clear narrative or source context.
Shorter shoestrings are threatened in the house of 1 epidemic. No man's wife will then be able to swipe his to use in her stays. If the movement for a universal eight hour workday proves successful, it is going to be pretty hard on our socially prominent bankrupts.
A fragment notes Mark Twain likely first used the lines about the human race and the damned in a morning after an election that did not please him. The brief item hints at Twain’s sharp political critique without full detail.
War may not prevent English women from wearing high topped shoes and short skirts if they wish to. The remark suggests that fashion persistence persists despite wartime strain and social upheaval.
A whimsical note argues against ood product scarcity driving leaders to swear parsnip kingship, suggesting no industrial captain would crown themselves over such produce. The speaker treats the notion as unlikely and impractical.
California plans to avoid anti Japanese legislation tied to entering war. The article discusses political stance and expected four year policy direction.
Wilson broke a state record by receiving the most votes ever cast for any candidate on any ticket in Ohio. Jim Cox also set a record with the smallest plurality ever recorded for any candidate, narrowly winning by a slim margin.
Pending court action keeps Angelino Skagnetti on hold as Judge Smith suspends the execution of the imposed liquor law sentence while proceedings proceed. The status remains subject to further judicial rulings and compliance conditions.
Nick Morgan, indicted for perjury in obtaining a marriage license, entered a not guilty plea at arraignment yesterday and was released on a $1000 bond.
Charles A. Carter 23 and Ethel A. Durbin 21 both of Adena obtain marriage licenses. James M. Swank 37 of Knoxville and Elizabeth L. Anderson 31 of Steubenville also list licenses.
Edward Sullivan was arrested yesterday on a charge of violating his parole and was sentenced to thirty days in the Canton workhouse. He had previously been sentenced for non support.
In Havertown a stubborn old horse named Deacon carries Christmas mail to the end of Rural Free Delivery Route No 2. Amid snow and delays a new driver falters, but Deacon plows through, guiding the route to a distant Braisted house where a sick father awaits a letter. The tale ends with thanks and a repurposed tribute to the loyal workhorse.
Marinette Wis Dec 4 The Goodrich Transit Company's steamer Carolina ran aground on Stony Reef just outside Sturgeon Bay canal during the night and is pounding to pieces. Passengers and crew were taken off safely.
Frank Galvin, the auto driver injured at Uniontown speedway, suffered a sinking spell at the hospital early today and physicians said he could not live out the day. Others injured in the race were discharged from the hospital this morning.
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