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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
The Herald-Star editor hints at a recently received ancient history item presented within the last ten days. The note notes a surprising nature and references a pair of manuscripts or artifacts detailed in the publication.
A Main indicted for hiring an auto drew wide publicity from Maine to California while a defense says he did not hire the vehicle. The Gazette boasted about publishing indictments but reportedly ran only the names, omitting bondsmen, prompting criticism from Herald-Star and readers.
Dr Jeryl and Mr Hyde dispute the Herald-Star election investigation urging readers to trust the paper as it is. They claim the criticism is only in the minds of the eccentric editor and would not alter the Gazette’s stance if the public spoke aloud.
The Saturday Gazette headlines Grand Jurors Enthused as probe continues. The writer argues the paper’s portrayal is a misrepresentation, urging patience for a fair trial where both sides will be heard and urging restraint while indictments are debated.
The public awaits the grand jury’s report in the election investigation amid rumors and uncertain conclusions. Indictments may be possible, though the jury’s exact action remains unknown, and the Herald-Star presents the developing facts for readers to form their own judgments.
A Friday speech by Mayor Gaynor is clipped for local use, urging direct plain speaking. The fragment emphasizes candid talk and practical impact on city affairs. Respondents are encouraged to read for insight into how the message applies to local governance and community issues.
Fragment from a column railing against self righteous elites and moral decline. The writer derides doctors, ministers, and conservatives as hypocritical, scorning their beliefs while condemning modern dress and behavior as corrupt. The piece contrasts biblical punishment with contemporary decadence and ends with a jumbled snarl about history.
A mixed selection of poetry lines on love and beauty contrasts with jumbled notices urging shopping and political chatter. The fragmentary text interleaves romantic imagery with commercial appeals and brief public notices from political figures and local concerns.
Howard Scott of Mount Pleasant Township and Walter Scott of Presswell Salem Township lead Ohio’s corn growing contest under the State Board of Agriculture. About 1,200 county entrants nationwide, with nearly 600 earning honors, win a Washington, D. C. trip. Departing Steubenville December 16, the Corn Special travels through Pittsburg Toledo and Cincinnati to Harrisburg and Washington.
Thomas Miller a prominent Cleavington farmer and Mea Ivda Moore of Clarington married after securing a license. He claimed she inspired his memories of a past love and says they will live together. She, widowed eight months earlier, showed strong affection as they applied.
The grand jury released a partial report amid indictments for corrupt practices in the recent county election. Four targets were candidates and others involved in campaign activity. one perjury count was returned but not publicized. Assistant Attorney General McGhie heads to Chestinatt for further inquiry as Attorney General Togan plans to continue the probe.
A Friday grand jury report lists indictments for technical violations of a new election law. Citizens debate severity while noting no proven malice, with bonds set at 200 dollars and several individuals named as sureties. The perjury charge against Richard Kramer remains unpublicized.
An advertisement claims Popham's Asthma Remedy cures asthma bronchitis and hay fever with instant relief. Sold by druggists and by mail at $1.00. trial package offered for one cent. See Williams Mfg Co props and Henderson Drag Co sale notice in Cleveland.
The article notes Ron urging voters to the polls while discussing an ongoing inquiry with a ground of uncertainty about its scope. The grand jury is said to be in session soon, with no witnesses remaining by Tuesday. Indicted individuals appeared in court and posted 500 bonds. Petitions to require candidacy statements were filed, with no amended petitions expected.
The grand jury resumes Monday morning at the court house to hear more on election irregularities. Attorney General Hogan, sidelined by a heart condition, plans to attend Wednesday with McGhie unable to attend in person. Additional witnesses will be summoned, and the probe is expected to run about two more weeks with potential indictments in the next report.
A new mine south of Bellaire, owned by George M. Jones Coal Company, aims to be Belmont County's largest. Shaft work advances with a 60 foot depth, lined with black walnut timbers, and an electric plant powers night shifts. A tiny town grows as houses rise and Pennsylvania coal cars bring supplies via the O R and W, third rail extended.
Ambiguous pubblication fragment complains the editor fuses to roast people and mocks the critic as preferring honest work. The terse lines hint at tension between writer and editor over tone and fault finding in the column.
Grand jury activity continued with no declaration of charges amid rumors of indictments against candidates. A witness, D W Call, admitted obtaining a shotgun from a candidate for work, later tossing the weapon in a river as details emerged.
Judge Richards dismissed the injunction against American Gas Co and upheld Jewett ordinances allowing gas sales. Fr Donaldson, former supplier, sought to restrain, but the town remains supplied as winter approaches. Citizens express gratitude for continued natural gas service.
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