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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
The law wool moved to the free list on December 1 under the new tariff provision. While detailed figures on duty free wool in bondage warehouses are not available here, it is estimated that about 1.9 million dollars worth was then in New York.
MROWM. H. B. Dowse, president of the Home Market Club of Boston, returned from a tour of European manufacturing centers. He states that joint reductions will benefit foreign manufacturers and American importers, not consumers, as profits soar and millions of dollars that should fund wages and raw materials flow to foreign corners of industry.
In the Congregationalist Rev. Dr. A F Gunning discusses Europe observations after visiting Bradford England. Woolen manufacturers plan enlargement and expect mills to run with tariff changes. He notes wage differences with New England workers and anticipates shifts in trade due to duty removals or reductions.
The 1912 Christmas period was seen as prosperous for workers in the Pittsburg district yet shadowed by potential downturns. Wage records were broken by many large concerns while some employers faced reduced pay for mill workers amid rising prices for essentials. Colonel H P Rope of Carnegie Steel and Mr Schwab criticized lawmakers as ineffective, arguing legislation worsens conditions as workers struggle to secure enough hours.
The head of a major Western steel company warns that tariff claims mask damage as Europe floods the Pacific Coast with steel at about a hundred dollars per ton less than U S prices. He says thousands of workers have lost their jobs and future price rises are hindered by foreign competition. He expects six months of weak orders averaging roughly half capacity.
The piece compares Dr. Weir Mitchell to Gladstone noting his long life in medicine and later turn to fiction driven by energy and experience. It mentions William De Morgan, who began novel writing at fifty five, as a contrasting prodigy.
The passage praises a vivid sketch of Revolutionary times in Philadelphia showing the author as a real historian and entertaining writer. It notes his multi sided talents and his satisfaction in life and opportunity to pursue his work, mentioning Dr Weir Mitchell as a comparison.
The Gazette Times notes that tariff changes under Underwood are easing living costs. A case of polynaria is now 50 cents cheaper, and golf balls drop from 9 to 7.50 per dozen. The piece credits the Democrats for price relief and warns against rushing judgments before all virtues are shown.
A political tract argues that Democratic papers disrupt unity by opposing both Progressives and Republicans. It condemns party workers who resist consolidation, claiming self interest drives their stance and predicts union led by rank and file, not leaders, as office seekers fear losses if the two parties merge.
The Chicago Reflector cites Hon. Fred A. Britton, M. D., arguing that living costs and conditions worsen under the current administration. He notes fewer building permits than any comparable period in a decade, predicting hardship from unemployment among building mechanics to farmers and others. November permits across 63 cities total $38,066,523, down 28 percent from $52,768,053 the prior year. New York also declines.
November figures show a mixed city performance with Chicago and Boston declines and several midwest cities like Cleveland Columbus and Toledo reporting curtailment. Building operations from January 1 to December 1, 2013 totaled 966 742 55 dollars, down from 644 102 00 the previous year by 77 359 343 dollars.
Sanwel Untermyer warned before the Manufacturers Association that concentrating power in public officials risks rule by one man rather than by law. He urged clear interstate corporate laws and equal enforcement to curb government business deals, insisting reforms must bind all alike and avoid personal whims.
The governor aims to push through a broad early agenda in a special session including school system reorganization to boost efficiency and home rule, safeguard initiative and referendum, and examine municipal bond exemptions for utilities. Other items mentioned include Senate candidate nominating methods, automobile licensing, coal miner wages, and banking law revisions.
The river floods frame the outlook for a busy session with Governor whinering and significant tests of the General Assembly’s independence remaining.
The Ohio State Journal says the governor has called a special session to redo last year’s work, with focus on repairing laws including the license statute. It highlights “brewery-owned” saloons as a major evil, noting saloon-keepers often act as vassals to brewers through ownership leases or debt. Brewers allegedly pressure shops to stock specific beers, use disguised bottles, or face rent hikes and debt collection. State boards have struggled to curb the practice, arguing punishment should target brewers, not saloon-keepers.
Mansfield News reports that Cox administration reps faced rough handling at a Richland county farmers meeting protesting the school survey proposition, highlighting tense atmosphere and strong local opposition.
Rumors circulate among assembly members fearing loss of re election due to their subservience to Governor Cox. Several members feel politically burnt as Cox bears the blame for failing to secure support and policy wins.
Auditor Donahey notes that in five years under Democratic governors the state paid $255,249.50 to architects, averaging over $50,000 per year with one architect receiving $25,000 annually. The governor sent to the legislature the text of 33 laws to govern his actions, highlighting dangers of centralized power and the ability to dictate laws for enforcement.
A letter complains about newspaper coverage of relatives’ actions and the resulting humiliation. It urges restraint, noting that sensational reporting draws attention while quiet conduct avoids criticism, and laments readers’ reactions to any published item.
Orris Hull was arrested on an affidavit in Squire Lawter's court for seduction of a woman under promise of marriage and faces related legal proceedings.
Marriage licenses issued to Marrello Celtino aged 27 and Lib erata Di Marco aged 19 of Steu benvilla Power Szykas aged 21 and Olga Gryskiewics aged 21 of Steu benville. Also John Saxoitn aged 25 and Susie Cstovesak aged 21 of Toronto.
Justice Downer began his marriage by a kiss with the Slavic bride as the ceremony opened. The groom crossed his fingers in a hopeful gesture amid the festive scene.
Republican County Chairman Hugh Patterson tells friends he will run for County Auditor in the next primary. He praises his record as City Auditor and says he will face opponent Suste, though no other candidates have announced intentions yet.
Wm F Beach of 468 South Fifth street died Tuesday January 1914 in Alexander Bros Chicago. He had suffered two years from blood disease diagnosed as anemia. Born 1855 in Covington Kentucky, he lived here since youth and worked as a motorman on the Tri-State line and later the Mingo line. He leaves a widow and children Clara William Ed Loretta Bessie Charlie Fred Arthur and several grandchildren. He was active in First Church and in Knights of Tent Maccabees Local Division 252 A A of A S A employes.
Mrs Amelia Ewing Hamilton died January 8 1914 at the home of her daughter Mrs S O Barkhurst 654 Market Street aged 85. Born February 19 1828 in St Clairs ville Ohio she married Robert Graham in 1846. She later wed Thomas Hamilton in 1866 and leaves three daughters Leonora Mary and Ida plus six grandchildren.
Toronto friends learned with shock of the death of Mrs Bernard Morrow nee Marie Ault daughter of Mr and Mrs D V Ault at her Baltimore home. She was married in August 1913 and had recently visited Toronto. Relatives from Toronto Irondale and Alliance left for Baltimore as the funeral will be held there Thursday.
James B Dougherty a 21 year old resident of the city was caught inside the Scotch Woolen Mills Co store on Market Street at 12 10 last night by Officers Jones Mercer and Dunn after being spotted climbing over the transom. He offered nothing and was locked up for a hearing.
Report notes numerous schemes to invalidate the Beal law election as former violators oppose it. On Saturday night, drivers for Peter Monti were arrested and police seized twenty one cases of beer and two gallons of whiskey. Detectives say the drivers were delivering and collecting for Seer as in the dry days.
The readable fragments show garbled text with references to names and agencies but lack coherent events or facts to summarize into a full news item. No clear person, organization, place, date, or outcome is discernible for a reliable T and S creation.
A two story brick building on the East Side in Mingo burned early in the morning, forcing eight residents to flee in night clothing. John Chapman his wife and two children plus a second floor family of four lost their home and belongings. A store on the first floor owned by John Farart was destroyed with heavy losses. Fire Chief Pekrutn leads the inquiry into a probable cellar origin. Neighbors are organize donations to aid the victims. The total loss is about 3000 dollars.
The United States imposes an Inter-State Commerce Commission action lowering express rates by 17 to 20 percent nationwide effective February 1. Local schedules are pending release while carriers anticipate more business from the cuts. Food products will receive priority for rapid transport, and parcels over 20 pounds will be undercut by the parcel post.
A grand jury charged Elias Zacour a Syrian with first degree murder in the New Year’s Eve killing of Richard Daoub at the old Seminary building. Zacour, brother of Aca Zacour, is held as an accomplice after Aca killed Daoud and stabbed Mrs Zacour. Aca fled and remains at large. Elias was jailed as a material witness after reporting for his brother. Mrs Zacour’s condition at the hospital improves.
Elizabeth Weller versus James Weller ends in divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty drunkenness and adultery. Elizabeth reverts to maiden name Yates. Case settled. Also Charles B Armstrong versus M C Moore settled at plaintiff costs.
Rabbits were plentiful in the markets on Saturday with buyers noting strong demand and steady supply. Vendors reported brisk activity as shoppers stocked up, reflecting a robust midweek market period.
Andy Inry seeks dissolution of marriage with Julia Inry. Court grants divorce citing wilful absence as the grounds. Proceedings identify the parties and confirm the judgment dissolves the marital union.
Divorce granted to Frank Kuban and Annie Kuban for wilful absence. Execution on judgment issued. Pelmont Brewing Co and Valo Frasovic involved in related execution proceedings.
Constable Manley brought J. W. Botts back from Cleveland to answer a charge of abandonment of a minor child in Justice Lawler's court. Archie Hanks was brought back from West Virginia for non-support of minor children.
A Cadiz effort raised funds for a Rat Day aimed at vermin control. Organizers and supporters propose converting the day into a county event to slaughter all rats in Harrison County and clear local towns of the pests.
The County Tax Conviiation appointed A. C. Blackburnes Chief Clerk praised for efficiency. Margaret Shanley and Cath Erine Shanley rated as stence rapiers while the tax office is stocked with necessary furniture.
A report from Hen W. A. Penell of the congressional district notes caps on rural carts. He cites equal ape or oH ie, with pricing quoted during the new temperaure period.
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