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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
A fragmentary notes a visit by Mr Plac to a place or facility with unclear names and details. Readable items mention a patient and a street setting but many words are garbled, limiting concrete facts. The readable names point to person and place fragments without a clear sequence or outcome.
Readable names appear: Cath e of M of Né, bride Ethel, Spang, Hazle, Ni emnia, Porter. The garbled text references a wedding or social notice with a shoreline Port of th Rett setting and several individuals connected to the ceremony.
The readable fragments reference names and phrases but lack a coherent event. It mentions persons possibly involved with a notice or advertisement and includes stray words like house hour and Penney, leaving the purpose unclear.
The Weekly Herald published by The Herald Printing Company under Charles D. Simeral lists its office at 170 North Fourth Street and introduces the weekly publication details and leadership.
A collage of opinion notes and political jabs cites wartime prices in Berlin and sugar at 26 cents while urging early holiday shopping. It rails against the diplomatic corps and recalls Villa’s military victories amid broad critiques of voter suppression and electoral fairness.
The first trip to the National Capital by air from the district was made by a Republican. Democrats refused the flight fearing loss of mileage and advantages.
The text states shipyards are busy constructing ships mainly for other nations merchant fleets. It notes we gain some profit from building while others profit from operation and control of the vessels, highlighting the benefit to foreign interests.
The Ohio Millers Association resists an embargo on wheat arguing it would ruin farmers. They frame current high prices and war orders as bringing prosperity for farmers and view embargoes as threatening that gain.
The piece compares Brand Whitlock, now Minister to Belgium, as Wilson’s potential successor with Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. It notes how the Senate resisted similar plans a century ago, yet Van Buren rose to Vice President and later to the presidency, suggesting history may repeat.
At a congress of the Textile Institute in England eupha sis was laid upon the importance of research as an aid to industry. If England will conduct vigorous research into tariff legislation by which Germany seized industries and act on the information, it will aid English trade and England seems inclined to do that very thing.
The Baltimore platform pins rising costs on Republican tariffs and the Payne law, attacking them in Democratic arguments until the Underwood tariff failed to curb household expenses. Now the President, addressing Grangers, targets the middleman as the new scapegoat.
The piece notes how Democratic editors switch stance on free trade to protection once Wilson signals change. It argues there was no warning before shifts on tolls, preparedness, civil service reform, and predicts a tariff reversal with no prior notice. It mocks editors’ ready obedience to Wilson.
The report notes there was no move to reorganize the Republican party in Columbus on Tuesday and questions what excuses Democratic papers will offer for their alleged fake statements.
A local message of thanks celebrates the year’s positive developments and the overall upward trend despite some discouragements. The tone is reflective and appreciative, highlighting collective resilience and gratitude.
The Typographical Union of Boston refuses to pay inflated turkey prices and urges members nationwide to join the stand. In several cities turkey costs have fallen, while the overall high cost of living tests public patience to the limit.
A jumble of holiday musings and political notes from Columbus Ohio. Commentary on Thanksgiving, high living costs, Cox and the 300 million eggs in storage, a potential high school bond vote, and plans to run Republican headquarters for two years.
The Herald Star argues that eight hour workdays should apply to every man who works, calling it the next major step in industrial progress and fairness, while noting only a few currently enjoy it.
A public statement condemns current Ohio dry policy and party leadership. The speaker argues Republicans are unusually active in opposing the dry stance, labeling the governance of Ohio by a “loonkeeper” faction as repugnant and promising a swift political backlash.
Bliss Carman poem evokes a house once full of brave love now aged and sheltered. The verse pleads mercy to keep the home warm and open as twilight breezes drift through empty halls. Separate notes mention death on the speedway and Balkan war tensions, while assessing truth as sin or art depending on motive and moment.
A jittery mix of quotes and aphorisms covers topics from alliances and Villa to saloon closures, salesmanship, wealth for farmers, a new miniature auto horn, and marriage as acting with little chance of reversal. The prose seems editorial and miscellaneous.
A film company promotes a photoplay titled Wolf Woman as the big picture sensation though the reviewer quips it would be a bear.
An Illinois judge states that automobile racing is not amusement and invites public consideration of his honor's viewpoint on the matter.
In China discussions of rising living costs people complain about the price of last year’s birds nests. This note highlights how a luxury luxury item is used to illustrate economic strain.
A fragment laments the misallocation of foreign capital invested in Santo Domingo and the futility of saving for one purpose when funds are spent elsewhere. The writing notes that nothing is certain except that saving leads to spending on something else and compares 1864 Confederate money to current American gold in terms of purchasing power.
Report notes no excuse for price advance as spring weather favors a bumper Turkish tobacco crop in the Connecticut Valley, suggesting growers expect record yields this season. The outlook reflects favorable conditions and stable markets for leaf tobacco.
The piece notes that besides many reasons, no one claims Wilson was elected because Democrats lowered the cost of living as they had promised. It frames the argument as a political critique of issue importance in the election context.
A University of Chicago teacher claims you can taste music with instruments. He compares the violin to claret and the flute to sugar, then mentions the cornet pichelo trombone and piano as other taster examples.
Virginia Wotochek files for divorce alleging extreme cruelty by Thomas Wotochek. She says he beat her at times knocking her senseless with his fist, kicking her, injuring her arm and shoulder with an iron heater, and lacerating flesh. She sought police protection, left the home, and requests alimony custody of the child and a restraining order.
Inventory and appraisement returned and filed in the estate of James M. Galbraith. Final account filed in the estate of Michael Moroczko.
Coroner Herb filed certificates for November deaths including Gesualdo Sandrae run over by a car at Carnegie Steel, Mingo. Mardel struck by a C P engine on a trestle. John-Smlaveski killed by stone fall in Jefferson Coal mine Adena. William Anderson Frank O’Neal Anna Hardt Elma S Morrow heart trouble. unknown man found October 22 with no details.
The Everett mayor’s office was the scene early Sunday morning as Charles Harvey was accused of taking $28 from another man. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made at this time.
Mary Syrera aged eleven daughter of Frank Syrera of South Sixth Street is missing again after disappearing Saturday morning. Father appeals to authorities to search. Police say this is the fourth time she has run away.
Columbus correspondent notes Harry M. Daugherty’s push for state dry laws may realign GOP factions. Prohibition gains influence across counties, with liberal leaders warning of a fierce fight as party divisions intensify and organized dry networks consolidate support.
Pete Quido turned himself in to Sheriff George Patterson and is jailed in Wellsburg awaiting bail for the pistol duel that wounded Tony Penna at a Folllawsbee ball park on November 5. Penna remains in danger at Ohio Valley Hospital with Dr. Hays from Pittsburgh treating him. Quido offers $1000 bail but is remanded by Squire Jacobs.
Reser Luberti, a young Italian, was arrested by Officer Schroeder Saturday night and jailed on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Luberti had a loaded .22 in his pocket. Mayor McMaster fined him $50 plus costs, which he paid.
Four Jefferson county boys joined eight guests in Steubenville for a luncheon before the Fifth annual Ohio Corn Boys tour train to Pittsburg. Jefferson riders Chester Mackey Charles W Zeyer G Rowland Vale and Mark Methes rode with Belmont prize winners Arthur Hollett Harmon Barclay Oliver Bailey Robert Kil gore and Edna Quenlen. Lewis Russell did not make the trip.
At a sheriff's sale Sheriff Huscroft conduced a public auction of the Eli Weaver property on avenue. The winning bid was made by John Potter for $1,60.
City police raided Mrs. Sliday home at 468 Wells Street Sunday evening charging illegal selling. Nine men enjoyed her hospitality and drank at the site before being jailed for loitering. Mrs. Sliday claimed a private blowout for her friends and was sent to county jail with her two year old baby to await Mayor McMaster. Chief Carter led the raid with Lt Ward and Officers Schroeder Reidy and Conroy.
Congressman Hollingsworth, passing through Steubenville on Saturday, asserted his aim to serve until his term ends March 4, 1919. He stressed maintaining health to focus on district interests and pushed for postwar peace by transferring war powers from monarchs to the people.
City records show the six months budget for 1917 will be over $6,000 less than the six months ending December 31, 1916, indicating broad departmental economy. Since Mayor McMaster’s inauguration eleven months ago, $11,500 in back salaries has been paid at Peoples National Bank alongside current city salaries.
The case of Maggie Hooker against Sunnyside Electric Company was settled at defendant’s cost. The Micheal Hooker case was settled at plaintiff’s cost.
Pierina Paravia is granted a decree of divorce from Emilia Paravia on grounds of extreme cruelty. Court action concludes with the dissolution of the marriage.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain reliever for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and general aches. It claims quick relief without rubbing and superiority to ointments or poultices with a small 25 cent price.
Storms bring enow and slush causing coughs and colds. Foley's Honey and Tar acts quickly to cut phlegm open air passages ease irritation heal inflammation and help sufferers breathe and sleep easily. Beall and Steele Drug Co.
John D. Archbold longtime Standard Oil president died at his Tarrytown home after a two week illness following an appendicitis operation. Funeral plans set as business districts pause in his memory. Archbold born 1848 in Ohio rose from Salem country store to oil magnate earning about 100 million from oil. He supported Syracuse University with 400000 and contributed to religious work. Survived by widow, son and daughter. family and Rockefeller relatives attend services.
James W. Gerard U S ambassador to Germany sails back to Berlin bearing President Wilson s views on submarine warfare and Belgian deportations for presentation to the Imperial government He says he carries no peace plans and that Wilson has reiterated the United States last word on submarine warfare and expects Germany to honor its pledges.
Mrs Sliday was arrested at her Well street home on Sunday and paid a $25 fine plus costs in Mayor's Court for disorderly conduct after pleading guilty. Nine men arrested in the raid each paid $10 and costs.
Mrs E O Irwin of New Kensington Pennsylvania writes that her son Edwin suffered croup and Chamberlains Cough Remedy gave relief after sleepless nights. She urges other mothers to keep a bottle in the house and use it as directed, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
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