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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
2
Washington reports show Republican leaders favor party reform to regain voters who deserting last year. The plan centers on removing causes of complaint and fielding under trusted leaders and flags. The Union of reform advocates is deemed essential for victory, with warnings against tyranny and injustice seen in past Democratic dominance.
The article questions claims that the city saved $99,000 last year under the Commission form of government. It argues the apparent savings may be overstated and criticizes the previous governance under gang rule era figures cited by Ben Lindsey.
From the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute reports the Journal notes Dr. John P Murphy warns procrastination worsens outcomes. He says TB can improve with early diagnosis in spring, glandular TB in children may resolve without aid, and that summer is the disease’s peak season. Dr Gunn recalls the joke prescription to butter bread on both sides for afflicted children.
A New York suburb organization plans to sue over unpaid retailer bills, obtain judgments, and advertise them for sale. Ads would read for sale judgment against a debtor with best offer accepted, printed in shop windows or newspapers. The attorney defends the plan as a just, stringent method to ensure payment and deter negligent shoppers.
The Harvard class selects a Negro student, Peaches A. J. Jackson of Englewood, as class-day orator, marking a merit based decision that ignores race. The World notes this mirrors a prior instance eleven years ago when Roscoe Conkling Bruce, a Black Mississippi student, won the same honor.
The piece argues true democracy exists in undergraduate life where a Black student works through college and earns social reward by fitness. It notes equality in class and sports, and a Black class-day orator at "America's Oxford" counters fears of race segregation and civil rights denial.
The Chronicle reports a twelve week trial where ten churches will run a quarter page display ad each Saturday to promote church work. If successful, it will continue, arguing that advertising spiritual life is as proper as advertising material goods and may save souls.
A Chicago court report reveals a vast butter and egg monopoly shaping prices across the Central West. It claims a Chicago Butter and Egg Board and a smaller Elgin board conspire through periodical meetings to fix wholesale prices, driving costs up after tight market control.
Uncertain Mexican situation shows revolutionaries gaining access to seaways and extending lines inland. Huerta’s forces shrink as finances and trained officers dwindle. In Mexico City foreign talent remains supportive of the government amid a steady moral backing and ongoing import pressures.
The analysis notes that Huerta’s downfall seems imminent as he controls most seaports and customs houses and taxes a large portion of Mexicans. Yet the piece questions what comes after, as no solid, convincing plan or facts support a hopeful path for the Mexican situation.
The Tribune notes schools should teach thrift as part of personal development and cites Washington and a Chicago banker promoting saving. Postal savings rose last year from 243,801 to 331,006 depositors and deposits from 20,237,084 to 33,818,870 dollars, with average deposits increasing from 83 to 107 dollars. An in‑school lecture on frugality could start a plan to curb wasteful habits and foster savings.
An editorial from The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues the present income tax at source system is cumbersome and demoralizes foreign markets. It notes the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce proposal to modify the rules, favors clear at source information without hindering business, and praises the old system for simplicity and revenue.
Two new books appear amid the Ditty Suavlay campaign as readers note fresh titles from publishers and authors. The items surface in local listings and reflect ongoing literary activity without direct impact on the campaign outcome.
The letter from Rev. Alexander Corkey of Nebraska commends a Sunday editorial and the book The Vision of Jay about Billy Sunday. The piece lauds the novel for its love story and social clash while comparing Churchill's The Inside of the Cup, noting it remains thoughtful though less pleasing, with Erwin promoting both works for town readers.
The article warns of Ohio era shifts under two Democratic governors and a Democratic legislature, highlighting the Warnes Tax Law which transfers property assessment control from local voters to a governor appointed commission. It argues the reform diminishes popular power, concentrates authority in state capital, and presumes public dishonesty to justify central oversight.
Governor Cox defends county appraisals except in Cuyahoga and Hamilton, while warning Warnes Tax Law concentrates authority at Columbus. The writer foresees central control over taxes liquor licenses and schools, urging Ohioans to question whether they are drifting toward a powerful state machine rather than local voice.
The Senate moves toward final passage of a sweeping banking and currency reform. Leaders hail the measure as central to decades of federal legislation, extending government control of money and commerce and linking national authorities with business in new ways. Critics warn about the prudence and competence of officials empowered to wield expanded powers.
The proposed banking and currency law would allow the central government to regulate money supply across districts and the nation. It would influence interest rates, shape business activity, and shift power from private enterprise toward government control, making the administration and its leaders crucial as the law takes effect. The business world faces uncertainty and hesitation until outcomes emerge, with hopes for prudent use of new powers for national interests.
Frank Orris administrator of Frank Nemeth and Jefferson Coal reached a settlement ending the dispute. The accord resolves all claims and closes the case.
W M Williams sues Augustine Michowell and others in a mechanics lien case, securing a judgment for 141 dollars and 85 cents and an order of sale of the property involved.
Partition ordered by the court in the case D. V. Ault et al versus A. J. Ault et al. Alfred Wright, Alex King, and W. L. Ford named as executors in the action.
Timothy O'Neal a Pan Handle freight brakeman fell from a box car on Saturday and sustained a fractured wrist and scalp wound. He was brought to Gill hospital. His home is at Dennison.
An Amsterdam inventory shows coal miners not responsible for a dry defeat. instead dry property owners and church members are urged to seek a revival in Amsterdam.
Charles Tice of Cross Creek township was arrested on an affidavit from the township School Board before Squire Lawler for failure to send his children to school.
The case of David Garden versus Wheeling Natural Gas Co. is dismissed and the temporary injunction is dissolved.
Thieves forced entry at the Y and 2 general store in Florence before opening yesterday, taking about $10 in cash and other articles. Feltz bloodhounds from St. Clairsville tracked the scene but could not follow tracks due to numerous witnesses. Total loss estimated near $75.
Norn supporter Oliver Muhleman of Arlington avenue LaBelle View was arrested on a non-support affidavit in Squire Lawler s court amid alimony suit against Lena Sinvhoff versus Fred Sintoff and garnishment of money in local banks. Muhleman and Sinvhoff married in Germany in 1901 with alleged cruelty. Cohen attorney asserts confessed judgment. McFeeley Bros. sue W M Williams with a confession for 101.96 dollars.
Lena M. Neel pursues support from Clarence. The court awards temporary alimony of thirty dollars. The decision notes the relief is to be paid as temporary support pending further proceedings.
Citizens like Jacob A Mason of 15th N Third St Steubenville OLIO testify Doan's Kidney Pills relieved their kidney pain and backache. Mason reports lasting relief and urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at local stores, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, when back pain strikes.
The Seventy-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry flag, captured by General Hardee's brigade in a south fighting, is to be returned to living representatives of the fighting command from Ohio. The color bearer was shot and many died defending the flag in hand to hand combat.
Steubenville Ohio December 23 1918 sealed bids will be received in Jefferson County Auditor Office until January 1 1919 for 835000 five percent bonds of the Croxton Run Free Turnpike Road dated January 16 1914. Bonds numbered 1 to 70 with varied due dates through 1939 1940 and 1941. Bonds payable at county treasurer with accrued interest and guaranteed by a five percent bid security. Right to reject bids reserved. Signed Grant Wilkinson Anson Bapp W C Brown.
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