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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
1
Weekly Herald publishes by SHH Herald printing company Charles W. Simera, president. Address 170 North Fourth Street Steubenville Ohio. Subscription price daily except Sunday four dollars fifty cents per year in advance by mail. weekly seven dollars per year in advance. Postage paid at Steubenville Ohio. Second class mail matter under Act of Congress March 8 1879.
A mosaic of oblique notes cites 1920s politics and events. Topics include U S tariff debates, Obregon recognition, German reparations, and a broad survey of foreign affairs. Mentions of law, courts, and rail plans mix with pop culture, strikes, and dates, reflecting a chaotic, opinionated column style.
The article notes Mr Goolidghs endorsement of the World Court is unlikely to win enthusiasm and his opposition to the League of Nations blocks American ties. It mentions reviving the old Hague court as a possible solution but requires a new European outlook before any steps can be taken.
Two American aviators visiting Poland without passports slid down a snowy ridge into Czecho Slovakia and were chased by customs officers. Six weeks passed before they cleared bureaucratic hurdles to reenter Poland.
A life insurance speaker urges lower blood pressure to extend American longevity, linking meat intake to higher pressure and heart disease. The piece shifts to New York Court of Appeals adjourning with no cases, jokes about education bills, and opposition to a proposed Department of Education with a $100 million annual appropriation and federal control.
Premier Baldwin may rearguard not but form a new cabinet including Liberals, as Conservatives failed to win a clear overall majority yet held a plurality over each opposing party. England remains committed to free trade, Baldwin’s protection stance hurt his mandate, and a broad policy could win Liberal support to stabilize business and lift conditions.
Herald-Star reports a winter land sales surge as agents promote sand and sunshine from Shore Acres to Coral Gables, with buses bringing buyers to Citrus and Fort Myers orange groves. It notes Steubenville origins of locals, civic ties, birthdays, obituaries, and social notices amid Florida growth.
James Koons Thomas Boychan and James Pilney dry agents were arraigned in Justice of the Peace Downer s court on grand larceny charges in connection with the disappearance of 210.20 from John Popovich s home in Mingo He and Popovich alleged the sum was hidden in the attic during a November 21 liquor search The three men waivered preliminary hearing and were bound to the January grand jury each on 1000 bond. officers say none visited the attic during the search and liquor was found on the first floor
About 200 delegates from across Ohio attend the fifty sixth annual County Auditors Association meeting in Columbus. State Auditor Tracy speaks, arguing the state can save about 1 million dollars by using state ground for the proposed office building rather than purchasing a site. The session continues tomorrow with technical discussions.
Dayton Ohio December 11 Captain Martin Clements and Fireman Andy Snyder were seriously burned and shocked by 2300 volts while battling a factory fire. Both were hospitalized with Clements in critical condition and possible amputation for burns to his left hand. Snyder suffers burns on face hands and head and shock.
Columbus Dec. 11 Director of Education Vernon M Riegel warned superintendents that no district should shorten terms or cut teacher pay to save money. He urged adherence to law with terms at thirty-two weeks and salaries maintained, noting funding limits and pay-as-you-go requirements and urging all districts to seek lawful remedies to pay teachers.
Plympton Ohio December 11 A P State Senator J F Burke will speak at a Lorain county dinner at 4 PM tonight to clearly state whether he will seek the Republican nomination for governor. A petition urges an unequivocal answer. Burke had said in September he might not run if another candidate with similar principles entered.
Columbus lawyer Arthur J. Crabbe said his recommendations on investigating alleged Canton police bribeings and possible action involving Safety Director E E Curtis were not yet ready for Governor Donahey.
New York dated December 11 A P reports Charles Webb husband of the late Mrs Gertrude Gorman Webb won a will contest over a $3 000 000 estate brought by her father S Jennings Gorman of Bridgeport Conn and four other relatives before Surrogate Foley in Rye at the Weatchester Biltmore Country Club.
Harry Durbin of Long Run Ohio allegedly deserted his wife and three babies to elope with 17 year old Miss Freda Gibson of Kimbolton Ohio. They were arrested at an Adams Street residence Monday night by Patrolmen Davidson and Nettleton and are held for Mayor Hawkins hearing. Police had been seeking the pair for a week as Mrs Durbin and then the girl's mother arrived seeking information.
Fisher Brothers company files petition for injunction seeking to stop further enforcement of the state automobile tax law. They challenge the tax method for each vehicle as inexact and producing weird and grotesque calculations. They also question how funds from the tax are divided.
William Pinkerton, renowned detective, died this morning at the Hotel Biltmore in Los Angeles California.
Caldwell Ohio December 11 Names of jurors for the trial of Elmer Farra charged with the slaying of Sheriff Charles Moore were drawn yesterday and will not be made public until the trial date January 7.
Probate Court of Jefferson County schedules a hearing for December 31 1923 to review numerous final first and eighth accounts of executors administrators guardians and trustees for estates including Ellis McConnell Bartels Tortorice Miser Gorman Foreman and others with objections due by that date Judge John G Belknap presiding notice also lists appointments of Frank A Hawkins executor Minnie A Lee and Matthew Speicher administrator with dates in 1923 and 1933, all in Jefferson County Ohio.
In Jefferson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas Aaron Seen ces et al Defendants Ca No 16006. Pursuant to an order of sale a public auction will be held at the front door of the Steubenville courthouse on Monday December 1923 at 1 PM Central Standard Time. Property is a parcel on Seventh Street Toronto Ohio described as a part of Sec 25 Township 4 Range 1 with improvements at 415 and appraised at 2334.00. Terms cash. BT Lucas Sheriff Rogers Cohen Attys for Piff.
Estate of Gladys Viola Lewis deceased in Jefferson County Ohio. A S Buckingham appointed and qualified as administrator. Dated this 1st day of December A D 1923. Probate Judge of said county.
Public auction in Steubenville at the Jefferson County Court House for Lot 36 in Mingo Junction village excluding minerals. Property on west Logan Street, between Potter and Lockhart, appraised at 1460 dollars. Cash terms. Sheriff D Lucas and attorney R Levinson listed. Sale date Monday December 1023 at 1 PM CST.
Probate notices list appointments in multiple Jefferson County estates including Emerson B Albaugh John W Wallace and Mary W Mason. Dates span November 1923 November 1928 with executors Sarah Wallace and Jacob A Mason named by the court and Roy L McClave acting as attorney in one entry.
Estate of Mary H Copeland deceased appoints Henry N Hammond as executor. Smithfield Township Jef dated November 24, OSCAR NAYLOR attorney noted. Public notice dated November 29 and 3tdeekly.
Stockholders meet at W H Bernhard Adena Ohio on December 28 1928 at 1 PM to consider dissolution of the company. W H Bernhard president.
In pursuance of an order of sale in Anna May West v Filizabeth Ivanova West et al case No 14618, Jefferson County Ohio, I will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the court house Steubenville on December 17 1928 at 1 pm CST. Lot 34 in Tiltonsville Grover on Main street between Market and South Streets, appraised at 1800 dollars. Terms cash.
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