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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
The item surveys questions on a possible title for the ex crown prince, discusses dressing measurements, and notes a mild marriage scandal. It then recounts a Columbus mail misaddress addressed to General Steuben and ends with debates over a World War veteran bonus, noting current expenditures and proposals in New York and other states.
Secretary Mellon outlines a tax reduction proposal aimed at easing burdens on small income holders and nuisance taxes. He argues the measure will require little debate time and improve the general fiscal situation by correcting perceived war profit taxes paid to the government and offsets from European sources.
The speaker argues excess taxes are unsound but acknowledges vast profits by a few who secured war contracts. He notes such gains are not protected by the fur tax and doubts any American manufacturers benefited legitimately from the war. Profits were offset by taxes and losses, affecting general business interests.
The article questions the League of Nations amid crises from Vilna to Upper Silesia and Greece. It cites Lauzanne’s critique of the League’s ineffectiveness, noting costly operations, limited enforcement power, and the absurdity of a harem inspection proposal while diplomats debate moral authority versus force.
Oliver M. Evans a prominent Columbus business man and former Steubenville resident died at his Columbus home at 6:45 PM aged 76 He built Evans & Turner a leading wholesale fruit and produce firm in Ohio He served in the Civil War was active in Republican politics and fraternal clubs He leaves a wife one brother three sisters and his funeral is in Steubenville with interment at Union Cemetery
Frank Wallace Stone 67 died at 417 Vine Street East Liverpool on Tuesday morning December 18 after months of illness. A longtime Empire resident he served as mayor and led local firms including Standard Brick and Industrial Coal and Coke. Survived by his wife two daughters brother and sister funeral set for Thursday with burial in Toronto Cemetery.
The Steubenville Weekly Herald reports obituaries for Mrs. Margaret Neiman and John Vandine of Steubenville with details of their deaths and survivors. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Jennie Queen and the family details of her marriage to Dr Samuel Queen and surviving relatives. A third obituary references Mr. Irvin Richards with burial in Mingo and lists his surviving kin and funeral arrangements.
Roy K. Moser county farm agent reports a statewide potato show during Farmers Week at Ohio State University in Columbus from February 4th to 9th. The event aims to be a first as a recurring affair with classes for seed stock table stock and youth club work, requiring a single exhibit sample and offering shipment and premium details through the Farm Bureau office.
Observer notes at the Forum meeting of the Chamber of Commerce there was no dissent and strong enthusiasm for a resolution favoring tax reduction. The piece urges Republicans to act and warns voters will hold them accountable for inaction. It also touches on social commentary about butterfly women and a New York case involving Albert E. Guimarres and a murder investigation.
Emanuel Vandine aged 77 native of Staubenville died suddenly on Sunday at 11 30 while boarding a truck en route from his Lincoln Avenue home to his son on Sinclair Avenue He was stricken with apoplexy dropping as he raised a foot to step to the vehicle He lived with his daughter Mrs Clive Kells at 1141 Lincoln Avenue and had been a coal miner in life He was born May 1 1846 and survived by two brothers John in California Ross of Staubenville one sister Mrs Hannah Seltzer and six children including Mrs Epima Call of Hast Liver- plus other relatives He belonged to Finley M I Church.
Moragn Homer Sharp longtime Steubenville resident and stock dealer died at 10 30 pm at his North Fifth Street home after a lengthy illness. Born in 1845 he was son of Benjamin M and sign O Neill Sharp. He married Elizabeth Copeland in 1866. she died nine years later. Survived by five children Charlies St Paul Stella Howard Detroit Philip and Lyda Steubenville. His passing draws many to mourn a well known local figure.
Mrs Sally Williams wife of Holroyd Williams longtime city resident died Wednesday at 2 46 PM at her home 817 Brady Avenue after an extended cancer illness. Born here she lived her life in the city and was a devout St Peters Church member. Survived by her husband four children Ursula Theresa Anna Marie and Jack all at home and three brothers John Weil and Joe. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Benjamin Franklin Curfman lifelong city resident died December 16 at 4 16 p m at his son L Curfman 1145 Lincoln Avenue aged 86 after weeks of illness from old age He was born April 20 1837 and spent his life as a teamster He married Mary Anne Maxwell in 1861 who died in 1904 He had resided with his son Lamonial Curfman for 19 years He is survived by one son and leaves a memory of kindness to those who knew him
Martenis Richards aged 44 a resident of Mingo died at the Nurses' Home 210 South Fourth Street Saturday Dec 16 at 10 30 p m following a weeklong illness Born near is not completed in the text but the notice records his death and residence with the date and place of passing.
Oliver Edward Black aged 61, longtime Richmond native, died this morning after a two week illness from Brights disease. Born January 12, 1862, he moved to Steubenville in 1903 to work in the butchering trade with his brother in law. He later worked at McCauslin's Flower Shop and farmed in summer 1923. Survived by widow Della Rice Black, four children Edna Nellie Charles and George, two sisters, and devout M E Church member.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Henry C. Wells a prominent Brooke county resident who died Sunday after a brief illness. Interment followed at Brooke county cemetery Wellsburg. Wells had recently planned a trip to the South through Steubenville with Ticket Agent Polen but canceled his plans after returning home ill. His death surprised many valley residents.
Harvey E. Merrell brother of Rev. Dr. W. Merrell and a longtime lumberman with Riddle Hearst Lumber company of Ravenna died after paralysis struck during a Wednesday prayer meeting. He passed away Friday morning December 14 at 1 30. Nev and Mrs PD W Merrell left 7704 to attend the funeral services held that afternoon at 2 o'clock in Ravenna.
Mrs Alice Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Robinson of Bridgeport Ohio passed away Saturday December 15 1923 at the home of her grandparents James Marston 749 Virginia Avenue Follansbee. Funeral services will be held at the James Marston home Virginia Avenue Follansbee Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Elijah Shipman aged 41 died at home on Adams Street after a week with pneumonia. A coal miner by trade, he leaves a wife and six children all residents of the city. Remains are held at Lindsey's Funeral Home before plans to ship to Alabama for burial.
Mrs. James Addison Swickart of Jefferson Ashtabula County Ohio entered into rest this morning at eight o'clock in the family home in Jefferson Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence in Jefferson She was a former resident of near Osage and was well known in this vicinity Her death will be mourned by a host of friends Obituary later.
John Balkou infant son of Tony and Hestine Balkou dies after a short illness. Funeral services were held from the family residence at 329 Highland avenue this afternoon. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Nini Belle Clark of Wellsburg West Virginia dies at home after long illness aged 55. Survived by two sons Alex Clark of Wilsons drug store and Charles W. Clark of the La Belle mill office.
Paul Yanick a Greek resident of Coalmont died Tuesday December 11 1925 after a three month illness. Funeral arrangements are being made at Coe's Funeral Home.
The funeral for Orville Ely was held this morning at 8:30 from Holy Name Church with Rev. Father Weigand presiding. Pallbearers were David Bryson Frank Crawford J T Knowles Patrick Craig Edward Curry and Ed Baldwin.
The Jefferson County Court of Appeals issued decisions on several cases, mostly affirming. The Thomas Roberts manslaughter case was continued and set for hearing. December 3 was scheduled as the adjourn date. Other rulings involved judgments affirmed or remitted, with one case remanded for execution.
In Steubenville, the Chamber of Commerce endorses Secretary Mellon's income tax revision plan while urging support for a soldiers' bonus. Members noted the bonus may pass the House and Senate despite calls to postpone, and urged contacting Ohio's representatives to back Mellon’s relief measures. An advertising committee urged merchants to oppose fake publications. The meeting was led by Rev. D W Merrell.
Louisville gang figure Red McGahan, 32, alleged bank bandit tied to the Cowboy Hill group, was arrested in Marietta Ohio after escaping a prior disorderly conduct charge. Officials plan to seek grand jury indictment as Cincinnati authorities pursue links to a December 1919 First National Bank attempt in Lockland.
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