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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
The Weekly Herald is published by The Herald Printing Company under President Charles D. Simeral. Office located at 170 North Fourth Street.
The note argues winter brings discomfort yet is necessary and peace talk stalls markets as gas shortages halt factories and speculators lose. It questions Allied desire for peace and hints at Cox as a political figure, suggesting he pursues a different office and noting a wary view of ballots kept for a year amid alleged wrongdoing.
General Hollingsworth introduces legislation to halt export of war supplies. The piece notes Lloyd George’s prominence but shifts to Lord Northcliffe, the influential newspaper man, as the new big figure in England. If the war continues, observe Northcliffe’s influence.
A critique argues an armor plate plant should not be placed in the iron and steel district. It would better serve its purpose if located down the Suwanee River where political influence grows with every pork barrel bill.
Congressman Hollingsworth seeks to halt all munitions shipments while Steubenville residents push to stop food exports. Both aims face industry objections and consumer use. The clash highlights competing interests as policy weighs protection of manufacturers and farmers.
The Y campaign succeeded largely due to large manufacturing plants and a loyal band of workers who contributed heroically. Half the total funds came from big contributors, showing their awareness of community needs. Judge Smith urged that objections be addressed to widen the Y’s future influence.
The Herald Star urges a final campaign in the city to back the YWCA. It praises the society as educational, spiritual, and helpful with limited funds and broad reach. It asks remaining supporters and those who hesitated to aid the women to remember their promise and extend help as spring approaches.
A Herald-Star editorial lauds Steubenville industrial leaders for their generosity and public spirit. It highlights LaBelle Carnegie and Phillips plants and their Y.M.C.A. contributions, praising R. C. Kirk George Wisener and Dave Weir for leading by example and shaping a lasting foundation of peace and goodwill.
A collage of opinions marshals various topics from the Adamson Act and immigration to Prohibition and Christmas shopping. The piece alludes to Wilson veto prospects, tariff and labor tensions, Prohibition enforcement, and foreign crime, interspersed with seasonal jabs and local politics.
A Sunbury Ohio piece presents a playful greeting to the president celebrating Ohio farming heritage. It evokes corn and wheat, rural life, and hopeful progress from horse ages to imagined air travel, praising corn growers and Valley and plain scenes in a nostalgic tone.
The price of newsprint sparks outrage in 1916 with twenty seven Oklahoma newspapers going out of business in the past four months.
Congressman ess, a college president, voices concern that modern education emphasizes facts too heavily. He argues the three R's deserve more attention to develop foundational reading, writing, and arithmetic skills in students.
Washington reports Congressman Hollingsworth will back dry measures while both Ohio Senators are expected to vote wet, signaling partisan positions on the looming dry law decision before Congress.
The text reflects on war initiators possibly ending wars and uses a metaphor about a half jitney piece rising from two to three cents. It presents a compact, opinionated observation without clear context or events.
The text notes ample gas when unnecessary, but during peak factory demand gas is unavailable. The author likens the situation to Abe Lincoln's engine, whose whistle caused it to stop every time.
Democrats fault the deficit while questioning gains in national readiness noting no rise in standing army or new battleships to date. The remark suggests ongoing concern about defense buildup and military modernization.
The Senate has passed the measure and President Wilson awaits its fate. Amid hot June days the air stays teasingly warm as headlines buzz about the looming decision and public reaction.
The speaker argues OHTO must be 200 miles from potential Canadian attack to be considered for the Armor Plate plant, while Alabama is favored due to easier invasion routes via the Mississippi River. The remark declares the South pivotal, insisting it holds the advantage in the decision and warns not to forget the regional power shift.
A Winter river incident prompts caution as authorities advise against attempting suicide by leaping into the river in cold weather. Community safety officials emphasize seeking help and remind the public of available support services.
Observers speculate whether the public reaction to Germany’s proposed peace terms aligns with the Kaiser’s anticipated outcome, amid mixed signals from allied and neutral observers. The uncertainty underscores broader questions about Germany’s war aims and potential concessions.
In a regional note, East Liverpool and neighboring papers including Wellsville Toronto Martins Ferry Bellaire Wheeling Dennison New Philadelphia Canton Coshocton and Newark have charged forty cents monthly for years. Only Steubenville has attempted a different approach to newspaper pricing.
A thousand Canadians monthly depart for Great Britain, half of them women, driven by opportunity and accompanied by a fleet of ships. The movement signals a bold exodus abroad as fear fades and transport capacity expands.
The piece notes rising school and training material costs forcing cuts in education. It blames tariffs as a factor per Baltimore platform and says state local and national commissions are or should be investigating. It criticizes the administration for passing the Adamson bill without inquiry while prices bite everyone.
Those Massachusetts cities roused by Rev Sunday to anti liquor zeal display a curious hesitance to pursue the dry campaign. The passage notes the high pitch of anti alcohol sentiment but reaction remains unsettled among the communities involved.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Company is incorporated for 55870000 dollars at the secretary of state's office in Columbus. Incorporators named are John G. Sudges Charles H. Holmes C E Bahl Robert F. Smith and F S Whitcomb.
Senators and Representatives favor cautious talk while President Gompers and Frank Morrison denounce the proposal to compel labor dispute investigations as conflicting with the Clayton Act. They call the plan a method that would enslave workers, foreseeing an ensuing clash between the administration and organized labor after the election.
James R. Mossgrove son of Mr and Mrs J S Mossgrove 62 Auburn avenue Columbus promoted to mess sergeant of Battery C Ohio Field Artillery just before Thanksgiving. He is likely the youngest sergeant on the border and provided a splendid Thanksgiving menu. Son of Mr and Mrs J Stanton Mossgrove formerly of Steubenville.
Indictments against Frank Montesanti a West Market street shoe maker were nalled on the prosecutor’s recommendation and he was released from custody.
A R Watkins of Yorkville was re elected international board member by miners of sub district No 5. Jerome Watson George W Ogden and George Shield were chosen as sub district auditors. Official count to determine the sub district executive board awaits the tally.
In the suit Susan Mabel Montgomery v. George Culp the plaintiff was denied damages for her husband’s death by fire in the Culp coal mine. The motion to set aside the jury verdict was overruled and costs assessed against the plaintiff.
Taken to Canton after three arrests for cruelty and non support. Justice Lawler sentenced Ed Sullivan to ninety days in the Canton workhouse and Officer Vorhees transported him to Canton today.
The Jefferson County Commissioners file a petition in error in the Court of Appeals against Thomas S. Jones as administrator of Oro Mason’s estate. They ask reversal of the lower court’s judgment favorable to the defendant. The jury awarded heavy damages for Mason’s death when his car went into the Cross Creek bridge.
Pacific coast correspondent recalls England's John Hodge named Minister of Labor by Lloyd George, a famed arch socialist despot. The piece links Hodge to Mingo Junction circles and comments on U S border policy and California state spending under commissions. It quotes an editorial criticizing Progressive era government costs and parries with anti anarchist rhetoric.
A man identifying himself as Sam Brown was arrested by Officer Bartles on suspicion of pickpocketing. He rode interurban cars on the Steubenville East Liverpool line, boarding at Sixth and Market and alighting at McDonald's Stop. Complaints led to the arrest. Brown refused to talk. Chief Carter notes Brown was chased from East Liverpool for similar thefts.
Connorsville Ohio resident Thomas Simtosky phoned Deputy Dave Daugherty and claimed he had beaten his wife. He was accommodated and advised to come in for questioning.
Marriage licenses issued for Benjamin Ayres 35 and Helen Leiheit 21 both of Steubenville El wood D Franke 19 and Helen F Gold 18 both of Steubenville Pearl Henderson 33 and Jennie Wells 32 both of Steubenville
Frank Ostroski, a young miner, assaulted his wife with a hatchet at their Connorville home, seriously injuring her before turning himself in. He claimed amnesia and asked to be locked up. Mrs Ostroski, formerly Elizabeth Chamberlain, was taken to Martin's Ferry Hospital and is expected to recover.
William H. Steele, former Steubenville resident and later Wellsburg West Virginia machinist, died at Ohio Valley Hospital on Monday December 18 1916 aged 67 after four weeks illness. Survived by sisters Mrs Harriet Thatcher and Mrs Belle Arthurs and brothers James R. Steele and Edward N. Steele. Remains moved to sister’s home. funeral from there.
Christopher Landmier died at home at 5 30 a m Tuesday December 19 aged 62. Survived by wife and five children Mrs John DeVore Mrs Hugh Mention Mrs Wm Ulrich George of Columbus and Charles of Cleveland. He was a grocer for ten years and respected by many friends.
The funeral for Mrs Jennie Mc Elroy was held at 2 o clock from her home at 914 Market Street. Rev Chaney of the Second Christian Church conducted the service with church choir music. Interment followed at Union Cemetery with pallbearers Charles Hinkle Harry Pritchard Thomas Ault and William Blue.
D R Porter M D a leading Kansas City physician and former Jefferson county boy died on Thursday December 14. He was brother to James E Porter a well known Pittsburg businessman.
Thomas Sarlo a minor by his father Nick Sarlo sues J L Medcalf for 10000 damages alleging injuries from an April 22 1915 auto collision on Market Street. The complaint accuses negligence and careless driving and claims permanent injury to the child.
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