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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
1
A reflective essay argues that the Caesarean in mice proves nature precedes invention. Dr Ballard notes credit belongs to nature for birth, and all progress echoes natural processes. Humanity gains knowledge by uncovering what already exists in nature, with violations of natural laws causing misfortune.
A reprint of the Virginia editorial about the famous Santa Claus letter. It praises belief, charity, and the Christmas spirit as enduring realities beyond the seen world. The piece argues Christmas is a spirit of giving and the Day of Days urging a daily effort to make others happy.
A 1039 Polish document recalls brutal pasts including Casimir’s denied God, bodies burned and ashes fired from a cannon toward Tartary. England’s counterfeiters were tortured until 1790, with a 1782 case of a 14 year old Mule girl burned for concealed dies. Witchcraft executions were widespread. 30,000 cited by Barrington. The piece argues progress is real though superstition endures, lampooning old sayings and noting fascists, Oklahoma politics, and other notes about public figures and culture.
A collage of dated observations and quips on coal use in New York, global admiralty counts, and political snippets. References to Mr. Hoover’s Switzerland report, the Polish presidency, a 62 to 8 Senate vote on Butler, and a tale of a farmer yielding 1343 bushels of corn from ten acres. Mentions Canada saguenay dam plans, Irish Britain, and private letters of Mrs Yangon amid public interest.
A collage of items notes James Scanlon of Shenandoah, Pa, hiring a violent method to rid himself of a tattooed woman, Canada weighing Panama Canal traffic for East West trade, MAVID enforcing an ice age by banning public ice in venues, and New York infant mortality linked to Fifth Avenue districts prompting calls to study plutocrats schemes and Bastaide mothers caring for their babies amid poverty.
A 1922 newspaper column denounces seven alleged irregulars accused of wrecking a train in Dublin. The piece condemns the brutal act, compares it to the Lusitania method, and argues for decisive justice. It also critiques Supreme Court prospects for Pierce Butler and discusses Christmas reflections amid global crises.
Gardner Jenkins a Dennison taxi driver was found severely wounded beside the Cadiz pike. Police say two men fled with his new Maxwell sedan, 1923 model, six days in service, Ohio license 322180. The car was later found at Adena. Jenkins, married with one child, remained in serious condition as authorities widen a tri state search.
Seattle, Dec 26 A P search for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll who escaped in May 1920 and was sentenced for desertion was renewed after a report he appeared in a Seattle restaurant. Sylvester Hamilton, cafe owner, identified one of three men as resembling Bergdoll and eyes followed him as he ate.
In Gloversville New York Patrick Sweeney 64 of Johnstown died from anthrax contracted while handling skin at a local mill. He first fell ill a week ago and believed exposure came from Spanish skins. This marks a second death from the disease in the area.
Columbus Ohio December 26 A P Stanley Forbes arrested near Lilly Chapel after a gun duel will go on trial here today for the murder of Columbus policeman Granison Koehler The state seeks first degree murder redress Four bandits were involved with one killed by fellow officers two captured Lillie Cummins to face trial January 15 Mithoefer to be tried January 29
Six men with heavy suitcases, arriving from Las Vegas by car, were jailed in Santa Fe New Mexico pending investigation into the Denver United States Reserve Bank truck robbery. Authorities traced the suspects after observing them at breakfast and a tip from Las Vegas led to their arrest. In Baltimore Maryland the same day police recovered one of five stolen five dollar bills used in the Denver raid, passing it at a downtown restaurant.
Mary Berkey, a missionary to Portland's Chinese community, was buried today in Lone Fir cemetery’s Chinese section after requesting to be laid to rest among the graves marked with wooden boards and Chinese inscriptions. At her funeral in the First Baptist church, Chinese merchants were among mourners. she was 75 and had served in Portland since its early days, with the Chinese arranging a marble monument for her grave.
Seattle dispatch reports Emil Neuriter, a ferry boat operator, invaded the Engel home on Christmas Day and fatally shot three of D. C. Engel's children before killing himself. Helen Engel, a 16 year old sister, testified that Neuriter pursued her, shot at her, and later left letters threatening to kill her family.
Paris December 26 Mme Sarah Bernhardt showed further improvement this morning doctors say she is tentatively out of danger. If her recovery continues she may still perform in the new Guitry play as planned. She fainted during a dress rehearsal and relapsed on Sunday.
Announcement today that Hon. Harry M. Carpenter, recently elected from this district, was named to the Senate Committee on Committees. The panel is highly influential as it appoints all Senate committees. Carpenter is the sole junior member to join the panel.
Edward Long's murder conviction in St Clairsville spurs three new reward claims for the Belmont County arrest and conviction bounty. Red Marquis of Stendenonie says he set the trap that led to Long's arrest aided by two officers. Wilbur Simpson from near Flushing seeks the reward through claims tied to Conneaut officers and the Long case. County Prosecutor Dixon warned a court action may occur before any settlement, with possible delay up to a year pending any appeals.
Rev Father Pierotti aged 55 longtime pastor of St Anthony Church Steubenville died at Mercy Hospital Canton after illness. He served two years at St Anthony and left six weeks ago due to health. He was visiting relatives in Canton when stricken and was widely beloved among Italian residents. His successor in Steubenville was Rev Father Iannelli.
Herbert James, colored, was shot in the leg by bartender Dan White at Theodore Milkovich’s 9 Wells Street place during an alleged hold up. James is in county jail. Police say the wound is not serious. Oscar Thomas, also under arrest, tried to hold up the Milkovich place. James drew a gun during arrest and White shot James in the leg after overpowering him. A gun was taken from James.
Three families were driven from their homes in their night clothing as a gasoline filled tank car leaked and caused a blaze. Fire destroyed railroad cars and three sheds and partly damaged three dwellings in Toledo. The blaze started when a terminal railroad switch engineer dumped fire from the engine into the leaking tank car and rolled it over burning coals.
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