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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
3
Ohio Democrats brace for a crowded field as Republicans rally behind chances to reclaim seats. Key contenders emerge in Wood and Erie counties with moves in Toledo, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Proposals to curb election boards and shift primary rules surface as Governor Cox considers changes.
Dutie urges unity to combat perceived threats to industry calling for collective political action. He praises Ohio license law as best in operation and vows to mobilize like the Anti Saloon League. Italian clubs across major cities are urged by Foraker sponsors to back his Senate candidacy with resolutions sent to affiliates.
The Anti-Saloon League held a dry Steubenville field day on Sunday with Wayne B. Wheeler addressing the crowd at the Court House. He urged statewide prohibition in 1915, criticized liquor traffic, and argued alcohol damages brain function, safety, crime, and industry. Wheeler called for removing derelict officials and cleanup of the saloon menace.
Albert Gerrard a juvenile from Dillenvale was lodged today to be taken to the Lancaster Boys Reform Farm. William Dude another juvenile described as incorrigible remains in jail awaiting transfer to the Lancaster farm.
Columbus report failures in state accounting sparked clashes with leaders in Columbus. Auditor Donahey attacks Speaker Swain over a blocked bill to deposit state funds only on approved warrants. Governor Cox proposes a similar law amid charges of credit theft by allies. The drift targets accountability, penalties, and anti monopoly provisions across departments and boards.
Washington reports free criticism and opinion on the trust program ahead of congressional hearings. The administration seeks publicity to aid passage of reforms and supplementary legislation to strengthen the Sherman law while addressing corporate power and public control.
Governor Cox directed school survey commission estimates annual Ohio tax cost at 672000 for new rural and village school supervision. Plan calls for 88 county superintendents and about 459 to 300 supervisors based on teacher counts, with half salaries borne by state and half by counties.
Marriage licenses issued for Roy Richardson 35 of Pike town Ohio to Amanda Still 37 of Steubenville. Joseph Orkiszewski 26 of Raney to Sofia Zelinda 19 of Adena. John Lenard 21 of Toronto to Sophia Vaiko 18 of Toronto. Anton Ler 24 of Dillonvale to Antonia Sinna 22 of Dillonvale. Henry Hawthorn 23 of Amsterdam to Edith Sutton 18 of Amsterdam.
Beath Flat Coal Co employee Harry Powell died instantly after grasping two live wires while climbing a pole outside the Rush Run mine. Powell, 26, was newly married. his inquest was held, and his body will be sent to Grafton, West Virginia. In Midland, Pennsylvania, a major police raid netted 79 violators in a crackdown on speakeasies and gambling dens with a diverse crowd including women and foreigners. Arthur Guthrie, former Tri State Gas superintendent in Toronto, killed himself in Los Angeles after years of poor health. his first wife died by suicide years earlier in Sewickley.
Justice Lawler's flying squadron raided a South Tenth street speakeasy on Saturday evening and confiscated 2n gallons of whisky and six quarter barrels of beer. The keeper, Powell Szykas, claimed an official permit but could not locate the authorizing document. Six cases of booze were found at 214 Slack street in raids connected to two brewery agencies. Tom Stafford, a bootlegging offender, was nabbed Sunday. Mayor McLeish led officers in a Sunday sweep ejecting a recent influx of alleged crooked workers, with a rooftop escape ending in gunfire but no injuries.
Federal Judge A G Dayton granted a temporary injunction against T A Rowe and other American Flint Glass Workers officers prohibiting them from organizing the Wellsburg plaintiff's glass factories. An attachment order targets ten or more strike agitators reportedly violating the injunction in the West Virginia Pits Tong Coal case against John P White et al.
Secretly named men will be arrested today and brought before the court on contempt charges. In Brooke county William Horner, sentenced to life for murdering his wife at the old Park House, had sentence commuted to 36 years by the State Board of Pardons after serving about thirteen years. Horner has been a model prisoner and repeatedly sought pardons or parole.
Thoas H. Silver once of Wellaville is refused discharge in bankruptcy in Meveland federal court. Attorney C. C. Connell, master appointed by Judge Day, reported creditors’ objections over years of inadequate records and investments. Silver plans to object within twenty days as the matter proceeds before Judge Day.
Charles McElroy a well known C. P. brakeman was injured Saturday afternoon while switching cars at Rail and River No 1 mine. He was caught between two cars and badly squeezed and was taken to his home in Bellaire for recovery, with several weeks off work expected.
Dr Cooper offers eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitted and furnished on North Fourth Street. Hours are 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 30 p m Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7 00 p m Sunday 9 to 1 p m Both phones listed.
Coming to Steubenville Ohio at the Imperial Hotel on Wednesday January 28 a one day event offers free consultation examination and advice for chronic diseases. The State licensed physicians promise nonoperative treatment for stomach nerves blood and other disorders plus urine analysis and microscopic exam.
State Senator Moore criticizes Gov Cox coal weighing bill as unsatisfactory to miners and operators. He calls several provisions idiotic and predicts continual trouble from the measure.
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