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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
A collection of strongly worded scraps argues Lloyd George’s leadership, looming U S deficits, gas and coal shortages, and the burden on troops at the border. It laments moral and economic strains, urges action on living costs, and notes Christmas timing and local issues as headlines fade into commentary.
The piece reflects on a shift from past election card passing being illegal to now youths and others passing letters and placards with little opposition. It notes a recommendation by Congressman Hollingsworth’s committee to appropriate 125000 for a Steubenville public building, with 10000 for extra ground and an expected additional 25000 on the floor.
On Christmas eve from seven to eight, light a candle in your window and cast beams into the dark street to share prayer and hope. Sunday evening from seven to eight, let your light shine for all to see and be reminded of peace.
In a blistering editorial tone the paper blames the administration led by Lansing for triggering a market crash and widespread distress with erroneous war risk statements. It questions Cox's election and urges a full recount, arguing thousands of Cox votes were miscounted and Willis, Hildebrandt, and others should push for an accurate tally.
A brisk mix of political jabs and economic notes fills the page. Lansing hints at an imagined war while England faces Turkey. Secretary Lansing speaks rarely but stirs unease when he does. Christmas shopping woes loom as Underwood cites Baker on local option. railroads report a record year with net income over a billion.
Eighteenth Pennsylvania National Guardsmen passed through the city on special Pan Handle trains en route to Pittsburg and vicinity from the Mexican border. Three sections with 8–10 coaches and many ammo cars arrived at 8:05 p.m., 11:45 p.m., and about an hour later. Crowds greeted them. the troop trains ran slow due to snow and rail congestion. Local, former Steubenville residents and Spanish American War Veterans greeted the troops with escorts and a reception committee.
After an almost complete abandonment of schedules, railroads work to restore regular service following the largest congestion in memory caused by heavy holiday traffic and car shortages. Panhandle lines, Wheeling branch, C and P, and W and L E were behind since last week, forcing many travelers to cancel Christmas plans after crowded depots. West bound limiteds were held at Pittsburgh up to an hour, with crews unable to explain delays. Smoky City departures often stalled near Steubenville for 30 minutes or more.
The Whitaker-Glessner Company of Wheeling secured contracts for a large Beech Bottom sheet mill below Wellsburg. Plans detail eight hot mills with multiple stands, cold mills, and a 200 worker target. Buildings span 100 by 355 feet for the bar shed and 90 by 355 feet for hot mills, with a 510 foot cold mill complex. Final electrical work aims for August 1917 completion.
About 75 children and 100 adults gathered at the West Virginia and Pittsburg Coal Company hall in Colliers to award $125 in gold to garden contest winners. Prizes ranged from 25 to 1 for various categories including best garden, vegetables, flowers, and neatness. Reels of pictures, special awards to school children, and treats for miners and villagers accompanied the ceremony.
Eastern division Carter Oil Company will pay January 10 a bonus to each employee whose income for the year was under 3000 dollars. Bonuses range from 10 to 20 percent by job type to offset rising living costs. In Sistersville, Independent Glass Co. and several Paden City glass plants resumed work after gas shortages.
Mary Haynes sues Frank Haynes a Knox Township farmer for divorce alleging wilful absence. She says joint earnings funded defendant’s property while she toiled in fields and cooked for boarders. Since separation he has paid only eight dollars toward family support. She seeks divorce custody alimony and property injunction. Married December 30 1891 and the couple have seven children.
Pittsburg December 26 Representative W H Coleman who lost in the 30th Pennsylvania district filed in Common Pleas Court to contest the election of Democrat M Clyde Kelly. He asked the court to order all ballot boxes brought to the courthouse and guarded, asserting he would have won by at least 500 if votes were counted correctly. The court took the request under consideration.
Pow stationed at San Francisco. She was also the grandmother of Mrs. John G. Belknap, of this city.
Mrs. Addie Swearingen wife of William Swearingen died at her Terre Haute home on Christmas Day 1916. She leaves four children two sisters Mrs Ford and Mrs McDaniel and one brother Larry Ferguson of Dunkirk. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM after arrival in Dunkirk with services at 266 South Third Street.
Minnie Eberling aged about fifty died at her East Liverpool home Thursday at 8 A M She was born Minnie Bell and lived here before moving to East Liverpool nineteen years ago She is survived by two sons Edward and Alfred sisters Mrs Anna Castner of this city Mrs Rena Houghton of Mingo Junction and brothers Robert and Alfred Bell of Steubenville She was a member of the M E church The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at East Liverpool
The funeral was held Saturday at 11 o'clock from Bloomfield M E Church with Rev. Simpson Clark and Gans officiating. The Bloomfield choir provided music. Flower bearers were Tiny Hervey Virginia Hervey Mary Bell and Mrs Marian Hervey. Pallbearers included B N Hervey J P Frazier F N Bell James N and A N Clark and E S Talbott. Interment followed in Bloomfield cemetery.
The funeral of Christopher Land mire was held from his 1233 Lincoln Avenue residence on Thursday at 2 PM. Rev Wray of the First Christian Church conducted the service with pallbearers McFarland Lee Speaks Cottman Vandine and Menton.
The funeral was held Tuesday evening at 7 30 from his Hollidays Cove West Virginia home with Rev Moe Millan of Hollidays Cove Presbyterian Church officiating. Music by the church choir. Knights of Pythias pallbearers. Remains taken to Hickory Pennsylvania for Presbyterian church services and Mt Carmel cemetery interment.
The funeral for the late William H. Steele was held from his sister Mrs Harriett Thatcher’s residence at Madison and Third Streets at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon. Rev Holmes of Wellsburg WV officiated with Rev Speer of this city assisting. Pallbearers were Spence Wallace John Fishinger William Beall Harry Bowman and Mr Brown.
Funeral services for Patrick Kenney were held this morning at 8 30 from St Peters Church with Father Spangler officiating. Pallbearers named were J L Hellstein James Coyne James Gilday Frank Kilmartin Dennis Flanigan and J Callenier.
Two cases where Tri-State Amusement Company won $50 judgments against Adams Express Company for delayed motion picture films were appealed from Squire Lawler's court to Comon Pleas court by the express ees.
Patrick Kenney a retired coal miner died at his home 123 North Seventh Street on December 23 1916 at age 76 after weeks of bronchial illness. Born in Ireland in 1840 he married Elizabeth Collins and left four living children James Edwin Walter Kenny and Prof William Kenny, with a son John Kenny dead about ten years. He was a member of St Peter's Church and esteemed locally.
Mrs. A. W. Cloman widow of A. W. Cloman formerly of Annapolis aged 72 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Giener in Zanesville Ohio on Friday morning December 22 1916 She leaves two daughters Ada Pletcher of this city and Mrs Giener of Zanesville and one son Col Cloman U S A The deceased was widely known as a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. her husband died in July last.
A festive verse describes Christmas as a time when the glory of season curbs spending yet kind hearts seek to buy gifts for all in the land. The poem notes life’s bustle slows as generosity rises in a hopeful, symphonic spirit.
A seasonal poem reflecting on Christmas traditions and Christian salvation. It contrasts Santa favorites and gifts with the birth of Jesus, urging repentance and looking to God for forgiveness. The piece praises carols, peace on earth, and reveres Our Savior as king.
A whimsical note presents a Christmas cigar as it struggles to live up to its ornate golden band, pairing festive imagery with a playful reflection on aspiration versus reality.
A compact line notes a grim European view that the season symbolizes warfare and devastation for men, reflecting a harsh cultural interpretation of winter hardship and conflict.
A collection of quips and odd statements range from moral harshness to social critique. References include Santa Claus disbelief, labor efficiency rules, Christmas fruit cake bungling, and a Massachusetts sanitarium where patients are described as married men. The tone is satirical and observational rather than narrative.
When people resume eating butter and eggs, supply and demand curves will face new pressure. The comment implies prices may rise as consumption returns, challenging producers and retailers to balance inventory with consumer demand in a recovering market.
A quotation frames death as a chemical decomposition, claiming the cure is to prohibit chemistry. The remark satirically links science to mortality and critiques prohibition of scientific progress.
Secretary Lansing rejects the implication of his remarks, arguing the assertion misstates his intent amid ongoing criticisms of the Wilson administration. The dispute centers on perceived promises and the consistency of policy language from the executive branch.
The statement notes that women who own real diamonds become very angry when they discover imitations can be made so nearly perfect. It emphasizes concern over the authenticity and value of genuine gems versus convincing copies.
A reader asks why gloves could not be designed with a single finger missing to showcase a diamond ring during engagements. The idea blends fashion practicality with display, though it raises concerns about wear, warmth, and compatibility with modern etiquette.
The Kaiser has bestowed 10,000 iron crosses up to date. The number of wooden crosses remains unestimated. The next relief plea is expected from Romania where Germans are said to have captured 60,000,000 bushels of wheat.
A New York man cornered the Christmas tree market, drawing attention with an unmatched control over supply and pricing that outpaced typical seasonal competition. His actions reshaped local retail dynamics during the holiday season.
A puzzled observer notes rising prices for baseballs and a boy reacting sadly, signaling broader concern. The line hints at inflation affecting youth sports gear and local pastime.
A reflective column notes that pleasure in giving beats receiving yet a break from monotony helps, while mediocrity feeds on flattery and egotists shape their own fodder through self-supply.
An advertisement in a Florida newspaper announces the sale of 3,000,000 cabbage plants. The note hints at upcoming coverage about a Key West cigar, suggesting local business and cultural ties in the same issue.
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