Franked literature fuels Ohio sugar duty debate
A heated debate over free trade and sugar duties spreads through Ohio as pamphlets advocating protection flood voters. Critics condemn the franked distribution, arguing it aids the constitutional convention’s agenda. Pamphlets by Mr. Bigelow use Senator Pomerege and Congressman James M Cox, now Ohio governor, as authors.
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Free Trade
Ohio
Bigelw
Frank
Pomerege
James M Cox
Why Fret The Great Questions Of Life From The Picayune
A reflective piece questions common worries and contrasts them with historical figures and hardships from ancient times and distant lands. It uses brisk rhetorical lines to urge contentment and resilience amid poverty illness and danger. The tone resembles a moral admonition column from a historical newspaper page.
Valley Forge memory and modern patriotism contrasted
The piece recalls Eleanor Wilson unveiling a monument to Valley Forge and Washingtons sufferings in 1778. It notes congressional quarrels over promotions, scarce patriotic feeling, and compares historic sacrifice to today. It urges citizens to vote for leaders with civic ideals and justice.
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Eleanor Wilson
Valley Forge
Washington
Congress
Santiago
President criticized for missing Gettysburg anniversary invitation
The President and Gettysburg President Wilson face severe criticism for declining to attend the upcoming anniversary ceremonies. The Evening Telegraph of Philo Helphia comments on the subject as a sample of the harsh reactions directed at the President.
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Wilson
Gettysburg
Evening Telegraph
Philo. Helphia
Gettysburg address compares Lincoln and Wilson at war's anniversary
The Harrisburg Telegraph rails at President Wilson for declining to speak at Gettysburg's fiftieth anniversary ceremony. It argues Lincoln found time for the dedication in November 1863, while Wilson supposedly views Congress bossing as more important. The piece questions Wilson’s hesitation to face comparisons with the Emancipator’s famed Gettysburg oratory.
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Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
United States
Harrisburg Telegraph
Wilson
Congress
Lincoln
Platforms Compared Show Parties Aligning On Key Issues
The piece compares Republican and Progressive platforms, noting agreement on most live issues for next year’s campaign. It discusses recall, short ballot, income and inheritance taxes, national defense, civil service, blue sky laws, Philippine policy, reclamation, Porto Ricans citizenship, and party control. It emphasizes business preservation and leadership by businessmen.
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Ohio
Far
Northwest
Progressive Platform
iPolicy
Philippine
Porto Ric
Gettysburg reunion sparks debate on Lee and Meade tactics
A veteran reader recalls a Gettysburg study amid a peaceful reunion scene. Voices argue whether Lee’s audacity or Longstreet’s slowness changed the outcome, while calls for civic unity and better city planning echo through memories of war and peace.
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Robt. E. Lee
Gettysburg
Lee
Matehless
Meade
Picket
Longstreet
The College Graduate and Baseball Dilemma
A long discussion contrasts college graduates facing career choices with pro baseball prospects and the lure of high weekly salaries. It weighs long term security, risk, and the temperance and temptations around the sport, against eventual career options and the broader economic implications of tariff reform and banking laws as debated by President Wilson.
Looking Back to Gettysburg. To the average man the great Get-
The fragment hints at a wartime reflection on Gettysburg, aiming to evoke the scale of the event for ordinary readers. It references a contemplative view of the battle's significance and its lasting impact on American memory and identity.
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Gettysburg
City Planning for the Workman
The Survey’s George B. Ford argues that lack of early urban planning wastes vast sums. He criticizes city growth for sprawling streets and sprawling facilities that could have been avoided with foresight, citing hospitals, jails, and police and fire departments as examples.
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George B. Ford
Newark
Columbia University
Tariff Bill Uncertainty and Business Hopes Dwindle
The piece laments the vague and unscientific tariff measures, urging mitigation of tariff harm. It discusses doubt over President Wilson pushing a currency and banking bill, noting the forthcoming tariff bill will be tentative with many amendments. It questions whether free trade ideas will win business support amid political conflict.
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Wilson
July years and cyclone prep for Willie Moulton
The stanza urges extreme disaster readiness with ambulances, arnica, chloroform, and glue while advising to keep doctor on speed dial and stay safe in asbestos suits. It hints a forthcoming date when Willie will celebrate, urging合理 preparations and final plans.
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Willie
Roy K. Moulton
President Wilson Seeks Sympathy in Taft Talk in Steubenville
President Wilson pursues a safe and sane stance as he discusses policy with Congress in Steubenville where few voices dare to oppose. The moment underscores a tense political climate and the cautious stance of lawmakers facing the president.
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Steubenville
Farm Hands Comment on Income Tax and Tariff Plans
A reader's remark questions farm workers and carpenters about income tax during tariff policy debates. The note asserts that Democratic tariff measures will transform America into a free country, reflecting era scrutiny of taxation and trade.
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America
Wool on Free List Ignites Weather Debate
In the current trading climate, critics question policy as wool prices linger near volatility. Officials argue free list status affects supply chains while merchants warn of broader costs to industry and households.
Expose Toilet in New York Dresses Knee
A lively, opinionated column riffs on fashion and public figures. It notes the contrast between beach costumes and bathing suits, mentions Vice President Marshall, senators taking heat for tariff votes, and cites the new fashion trend called the expose toilet that shows the knee.
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New York
Vesuvius Erupts as Governor Blease Quiets Down
As Governor Blease settles, Vesuvius erupts with forceful noise and voices its troubles, signaling a dramatic upheaval in the scene. The moment juxtaposes political calm with volcanic commotion, highlighting a striking shift in attention and energy.
McReynolds criticised over nude image ban stance
A public figure is pressed to justify a prohibition policy after comments about nudity provoke backlash. Delaware reports note milklike black snakes, while farm boys show a growing interest in urban living.
Magnificent Civil War history offered by Herald-Star
The Herald-Star reports brisk sales for Lessing's History of the Civil War with Brady photographs. Matthew Brady provided accurate, high quality images of fortifications battles and scenes. Benson Lossing authored concise narrative. the heavy calendar paper and many full page colored plates enhance the volume.
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Herald-Star
Lessing
Brady
Matthew B. Brady
Benson J. Lossing
Progressive Bull Moose Conference Endorses Permanent Party
A Jefferson county Bull Moose meeting at Hotel Imperial endorsed permanent organization, opposed amalgamation, and supported nominations for Congress, Legislature, and local offices. Wickersham presided as county leader. B F Murphy received strong support for renomination. Speeches by local and regional figures followed lunch as resolutions urged reform and sustained party continuity.
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Hotel Imperial
HM. L
Wickersham
Aever
Hi. B. Galbreath
Ada Law School
B. F. Murphy
Congress
Murphy
Geisey
Jefferson Campbell
Toronto
E. E. Erskine
R. Laughlin
Frank Murphy
J. N. McCullough
Steubenville
J. D. Lyle
Rosy
Greek Woman Shot in Follansbee During Celebration
A Greek woman was wounded in the back by a stray revolver shot Sunday night in Follansbee. The bullet came from a hillside where celebrants fired a shot into the air. The injury is not serious and the shooter remains at large.
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Follansbee
Wellsburg Woman Injured In buggy Rundown
Mrs. Thomas Leasure of Wellsburg lay unconscious after a buggy driven by Harry Garrison of West Liberty struck her along Bethany pike near a streetcar line. She suffered a skull fracture with little hope of recovery as officers search for the intoxicated driver who ignored warnings from two passing youths.
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Thomas Leasure
Wellsburg
Harry Garrison
West Liberty
Sheriff Sale in Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio
Eligabeth J. Dewalt sues to sell three parcels in Wayne township Jefferson County to satisfy a court order. The sale on July 12, 1913, offers three tracts with detailed metes and bounds, including an exception for lands previously sold by Adaline Potts, with appraisals totaling 1200 dollars and payment terms of one third cash and two annual installments at 5 percent interest.
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Harry T. Potts
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
Jefferson
Wayne
C. M. Jones
D. M. Lewis
Adaline Potts
Laura B. Rittenhouse
William F. Simeral
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School House
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A. C. Davis
Jones
Bane &B
James Cromey
Cromeys
Pittsburg
St. Louis
RE. R
Samuel Sproats
Sproats
Samuel H. Cravens
Cravens
George G. Dunlap
Adaline
Potts
Alvine Walker
Auction at Ohio County Court House Sells Property for 125000
On Saturday Justice Wickham conducted an auction on the steps of the Ohio county court house at Wheeling. The Ohio side property sold for 125000. The purchaser was Attorney Gail Hamilton acting for the reorganized Consolidated Telephone Company. The sale included all equipment in Steubenville Bellaire Bridgeport Martins Ferry and other nearby cities and towns as well as 938 shares of National stock.
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Ohio County Court House
Wheeling
Ohio Side
Gail Hamilton
Reorganized
Consolidated Telesphone Company
Steubenville
Bellaire
Bridgeport
Martins Ferry
Dr Cook’s Fame Ties To Greenland Gum Drops
A contemporary quotes Dr Cook preferring to be investigated than foebeaties and vows he will never be forgotten while gum drops remain known in Greenland.
Kaiser Bestows Throne on Son in Law Yet Autobobile Hope
The Kaiser grants his new and only son in law a throne but the couple would have preferred an automobile and a hammock.
Organization Fails To Report On Effort To End Tipping
The group trying to curb tipping has not issued any updates lately. It may have concluded that stopping water from running downhill is a futile aim, mirroring a broader sense of stalled momentum.
Wellsville Despondent Man Drowns After Ill Health
Arthur Deeley aged 32 despondent from ill health and inability to provide for his large family drowned himself in the river at Wellsville early Sunday morning. His body was found in four feet of water near the shore two blocks from the deed site. Deeley had worked at the Wellsville plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate mill until recently and had reportedly threatened self harm on several occasions.
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Arthur Deeley
Wellsville
Mr. Deeley
American Sheet and Tin Plate Mill
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