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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
2
Roosevelt and Hughes join Taft on a united political platform as Carranza surrenders captured soldiers. The Mexican question remains unsettled and far from resolved, despite talks between Hughes and Roosevelt after a dinner.
Residents report an excess of idle locomotives parked nearby delaying troop trains. Officials say yard congestion and scheduling constraints contribute to the bottleneck. Soldiers and families urge faster reallocation and clearer timing for departures.
Colonel Roosevelt shows eagerness to raise a regiment for service in Mexico, suggesting strong public support may propel him into the fold as he faces the challenge of maintaining distance from a large mobilization.
All indications point to Saturday's event in Steubenville being the largest of its kind. Community officials say the turnout and planning reflect the importance of the preparedness effort.
In a tone suggesting political caution, the piece contrasts the Democratic era’s Mexico War entry with today’s tensions, noting Whigs gaining control of the affair and wondering if history could repeat itself in current events.
The remark urges that a declaration of war against Mexico, if pursued, should bear no strings or conditions that could hinder eventual settlement as deemed necessary by the United States. The statement emphasizes a clean, unencumbered approach to potential wartime measures.
A marked feature of the troop trains through Steubenville was the fine appearance of the soldiers. They represented our best type of young men and suggested that American stock is not deteriorating.
The New York Tribune favored Roosevelt for the Chicago nomination but remained cool on Hughes, citing undecided views on key issues. After yesterday's conference between Roosevelt and Hughes, the Tribune's stance may shift to satisfaction.
Immense crowds gathered Tuesday at the Pan Handle depot to cheer troops headed to the Mexican border. The piece notes trains of soldiers in Civil War times via the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad and mentions en masse hot lunches once common.
The article notes widespread support among diverse factions for Roosevelt to rejoin the Republican ranks after a period of unity in pursuit of a common course. Delegates left Chicago with the sense of a near unanimous drift toward alliance, despite a few dissenters.
David McGowan proposed at the Chamber meeting a public spirited plan to finance an automobile drive through cemetery hollow. He has already built a section at his own expense, covering about one sixth of the project from Fourth Street or Lincoln Avenue to the Tarvoid road, with the remainder to be borne by the community.
Lively preparations proceed in Steubenville for a large demonstration tomorrow. Citizens anticipate a strong show of unity as the town readies for marching while Mexico and international tensions loom. The call to display the national colors heightens patriotic mood across the region.
The Saturday parade, though largely improvised, earned praise for voicing local preparedness sentiment. Carranza would permit repatriation of American troopers' bodies from Carrizal if costless to him, a condition noted for its political framing.
With Memorial Day Flag Day Preparedness Days and Independence Day near, calls to display Old Glory rise this year. Communities emphasize pride and patriotism through flags across public and private spaces.
A Paris dispatch reports Schmidt has completed an aeroplane for the United States government. The craft’s triple nationality is said to comply with neutrality requirements, meeting all conditions.
General Pershing reportedly seeks a northward shift to bring nearer support if attacked. The move appears prudent but unlikely to be reinforced promptly, leaving expectations uncertain.
James Gordon Bennett reportedly sold his private yacht to the Russian government for three times what it cost sixteen years earlier. He appears to carry on the family's thrift in this notable transaction.
The notice from West Branch Iowa orders Captain McGregor to stay away from the town. The rebuke suggests a patriotic American would feel lonely among the crowd and notes many other places in the country would welcome him.
General Pershing travels in Mexico with unclear mission while observers note past U S campaigns under Generals Scott and Taylor faced Washington neglect. Mexican forces appear larger and better prepared than in 1846.
A Pennsylvania man shows a carved ivory snuff box claiming it to be a valued relic. The cover bears the inscription Susanna Willard, 1306, which readers doubt as genuine due to its likely modern English phrasing rather than medieval.
One pressing need of our steel mills after the outbreak of the European war was a supply of manganese, which had been nearly all imported. The home production, however, has since more than trebled, so that it will probably not be necessary hereafter to look abroad for this necessary article.
The Fourth of July pass largely calm with few disturbances as a boy with cannon crackers is noted. A contrast is drawn with European mobilization, while a line of soldier boys reportedly traveled hungry through the Middle West for a day, signaling a gap in readiness.
The document notes Franckhauser as suspended and discusses how suspension versus removal hinges on duration. It questions Congress and the executive’s efficiency in funding preparedness, cites Civil War logistics, and urges avoiding the Wheeling district label while praising Steubenville’s ten year progress.
A stark tale from the Ohio and Mississippi valleys describes a troop train journey through the garden of the world. The line depicts disciplined endurance during a long transit and the hidden strains of military movement.
The article mocks the West Branchites for boycotting their militia captain who answered the country’s call. It notes many born, grown, and died without knowing West Branch, suggesting the mob sought fame or infamy as their sole chance.
Bethlehem Steel proposes to supply armor plate to the Government at production cost plus a reasonable overhead percentage fixed by an impartial commission, a plan viewed as an economical alternative to a government armor plant.
Census estimates place Steubenville city population at just over 27 000 with potential 30 000 at the next census, noting a large suburban population indistinct from the city. Boundary extensions could boost figures. this merits careful consideration. The Ways and Means Committee's new internal revenue bill doubles income tax with exemptions kept, imposes inheritance tax on high incomes, taxes on war munitions and copper, extends stamp taxes to year end, imposes a dyestuff duty, and includes Rainey’s tariff commission. An unfair competition clause replaces the anti dumping plan. theater tax changes. Mexican trouble may require a bond.
The wartime atmosphere proved a strong discourager of delays in marriages as couples moved to wed amid the surrounding tensions. The sense of urgency and public anxiety influenced wedding plans and social expectations during the period.
Carranza officials deem it a very graceful act for the United States to return ten machine runs and other war materials recovered by American troops in clashes with Villa followers. The guns and ammo likely originated from the United States and are now used against allied forces.
A poem praising the flag contrasts with a political column noting tensions. It references Hughes and Roosevelt in accord and observes political figures and war-time shifts. The passage also mentions a debtor’s insult and Carranza amid a broader war context.
Reports at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday praised Saturday’s parade as one of the city’s largest. Merchants argued store closings are reasonable but unnecessary for the event, and most shops will stay open as rest rooms while mercantile staff participate in the procession. The aim is an old town resplendent in red white and blue.
The piece critiques the Democratic platform of St Louis, arguing it lacks defined principles and highlights accusations such as slavery support free trade state sovereignty and Civil War era disloyalties. It lists historical policy stances and portrays the platform as filled with contradictory scraps of paper and vague claims.
The passage muses on Mexicans longing for the peaceful old days of Diaz and Madero. It notes no effective defense for a man accused by a woman. It warns that staying home too much can breed wife hatred, and that money can purchase a gold brick eventually. It observes how lost lovers find solace elsewhere.
A discrepancy appears between Caranza's public statements vowing no war with the United States and subsequent actions that suggest a contrary stance, while a separate note mentions a woman prioritizing love over money in a related context.
A witty remark notes men quit chewing to tobacco for praise while June retires amid hot politics and cool climate. The tale hints at an enemy of Villa starting a report that he was shot from the rear.
A farmer in Alabama uncovered 120 pints of whiskey buried in his potato field prompting questions about farm finds and local tax or legal implications. A New York judge imposes fines for leaving beer bottles in city parks, targeting empty bottles in public spaces.
A report notes fewer than one hundred Americans are in Mexico but cautions the figure may be incomplete and subject to change. Officials stress health and safety considerations amid ongoing migration dynamics.
A Missouri professor claims a method to produce grape flavor bitterness in various fruits. The breakthrough aims to enhance taste profiles without altering primary fruit identity, though practical applications and market timing remain uncertain.
A tersely witty remark notes that formal grand opera amplifies a man’s unattractiveness, suggesting opera attire and demeanor exaggerate flaws more than everyday life. The quip implies stage personas heighten perceived flaws.
A reader notes hunger pushes men to join the Mexican army while questioning the day to day value of community concerns and the timing of infant weaning in rural areas. The piece contrasts local priorities with broader social issues.
The Presbyterian community of Steubenville plans a July 16 1916 centennial celebration at Westminster Church marking one hundred years since the organization of the old First Church. The article recounts early preaching by Rev Smiley Hughes and Rev James Snodgrass through 1800, the formation of a regular congregation, and the 1816 appointment of Rev Obediah Jennings as pastor, the event to be celebrated by the city Presbyterians.
An old advertisement claims that local salves and washes fail to cure catarrh and urges use of S. S. S. as the best blood purifier and tonic. It asserts the medicine nourishes the blood, restores vigor, and aids red blood cells to fight germs. Side benefits include relief from headaches and nasal sores. Prepared by the Specific Co in Atlanta, Ga.
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