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Newspaper

Steubenville Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

2

Auction: Coal Dala Ning Pan The Of A Giver

An OCR fragment notes a local auction event involving coal materials and a donor or giver. The readable text hints at a listing or notices about the sale, with limited details on date, place, or organizer.

Fragmented OCR item about riots and relief effort

Readable text shows references to ri strair and philig with unclear context. No clear persons organizations places or dates are discernible. The fragment hints at aid and reconstruction actions but specifics are missing.

Unclear Racing Report From Fragmented OCR

A fragmented OCR passage mentions a horse race mixup, characters like Charia and Mrs visitin ton, and references to The PB quire Nartle Pharm ities OF Por mi the hey macy and Titesha A burg. It notes a heat and Clay's, with Ren q and a 78 THs tri Cross cape.

Macy

Bryan’s real opinion of the negro not printed

A fragmentary letter accuses Bryan of using African Americans for gain and notes Mrs Leslie Carter’s financial troubles from recent tours. It also mentions typhoid abroad and urges strict precautions including drinking only pure water.

Leslie Carter

Bryanism and political shifts stir Ohio and nation

The piece notes shifting Democratic loyalties and Clark Bryanism in 1900 era Ohio. It mentions Frank Monnett's apparent conversion, multiple Democratic campaign chairs, Bryan's strength in Pennsylvania and Ohio, attacks on Hearst, Taft’s union visit, Hughess looming speech, and labor issues from potteries to auto accidents. It reflects party tension, labor, and media support dynamics.

Man of Half Million Dollars Accused of Harsh Attacks

A man reputed to be worth five hundred thousand dollars faces sharp censure for statements that insult and coerce his poor and credulous friends. The remarks allegedly imply exploitation and abuse of trust within his social circle, prompting concerns about ethical conduct and accountability.

Bryan forms Ananias club with Bishop Walters first member

Bryan starts an Ananias club and makes Bishop Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal church its first member. He denies promising a Negro delegation that he believed Roosevelt’s Brownsville stance was wrong, raising questions about Negro prospects in the Democratic party.

Bryan Bishop Walters African Methodist Episcopal Church Roosevelt Brownsville Democratic Party

Western leaders hail bright conditions for Republican gains

Western leaders report conditions to Chairman Hitchcock as exceptionally bright noting the Colorado Springs conference has done great good. Rough places are being ironed out by the smooth man in charge and the outlook is very favorable for Republican success.

Hitchcock Colorado Springs Emooth Republcan

Editor McFadden Claims New York for Bryan in Prophecy

An editor asserts New York will back Bryan, while taft’s potential half million majority is deemed unlikely. The piece jokes about the editor’s prophetic gift and its omissions in a friend’s makeup.

McFadden New York Bryan Taft

Hearst Bolts Worry Bryan and Opens Labor News

Hearst withdrawal cripples Bryan in the East and gains in workingmen's esteem. Followsbee column notes a mill expansion to meet rising business and a $27000 wage distribution tomorrow. Open mills bring tangible relief to labor and all.

Democratic Party

Bryan promises higher pay for teachers, but critics doubt

The Herald-Star notes Bryan claims would help teachers if elected, yet argues the effect is controlled by local Boards of Education. The piece dismisses the idea, calling it rot and noting past mill closures harmed workers.

Bryan The Herald-Star Boards of Education

Ohio Republicans Seek Unity Behind Taft Candidacy

Ex governor Herrick urges party unity for the Taft election effort while avoiding a U S Senate bid. Burton likely commands the Cuyahoga delegation as Foraker and Burton indicate the Senatorship is delayed, signaling harmony among Ohio leaders.

Herrick Taft U. S. Senate Burton Cuyahoga Foraker Ohio

Bryan and Taft’s election impact on business and nation

The piece critiques Bryan’s bid, arguing it would harm American industry and demand quiet work. Congressman Leake criticizes Bryan, calling him a danger to individualism and industrial activity. It cites Kansas City Times on state-by-state implications and asserts Senator Foraker predicts Ohio will vote Republican for Taft.

Ingalls Bryan Taft Kansas City Times Kansas Colorado South Dakota Washington Nebraska New York Indiana Illinois

Republican Loyalty in Campaign Says Senator Will Gain Support

A political commentary argues loyalty over dissent in the upcoming nomination. The author warns that friends who claim to be safe yet oppose the plan are real enemies and urges Republicans to unite once the nomination is made, putting differences aside.

Wool Prices Rise Dramatically in Harrison County

The Cadiz Sentinel notes wool now brings 31 to 32 cents a pound, up from 14 to 16 under the last Democratic administration, stressing the farmer’s loss from past policies. A sheep owner laments earning $4.50 today versus $1 earlier, implying strong economic impact and a question about political support for Bryan.

Cadiz Sentinel Harrison County Bryanigri

Calamity talk in hard times and rail traffic boost

The writer notes severe financial disturbance yet points to a hidden improvement as 150000 idle freight cars have been put to use and business shows signs of recovery. He warns against crying calamity and urges resisting a calamity President to avoid regret.

Windward Industry Reactions Sting Gompers Push

The Steubenville Herald Star notes 500 coke ovens firing as a sign of industrial direction. The Columbus Press Post mocks the Herald Star’s claim and predicts fate’s footprints in time. Baltimore labor leaders oppose Gompers stance on Bryan Kern alignment, signaling broad labor revolt.

Steubenville Herald-Star Columbus Press Post Steubenville Herald- Star Boyle Roche Baron Munchausen

Unions resist Gompers political gamble say split to follow

Labor leaders nationwide reject Gompers push into politics with many unions remaining aligned to party lines. James W Dougherty of the Bookbinders warns he has only seen Gompers’ plans in papers and cannot say how unions will respond. Henry C Hunter of the Metal Trades notes unorganized voters dwarf organized ranks and doubt Gompers can sway the organized vote this year.

Gompers New York World James W. ‘Dougherty International Brotherhood of Bookbinders Henry C Hunter National Metal Trades Associations

Taft Stands for Open Mills, Herald-Star Says

The Herald-Star argues Taft champions open mills and ethical leadership, praising his stance to provide work for those seeking jobs and to inspire national industry through practical policy.

The Herald-Star Taft

Taft Stands for Open Mills and Moral Life

The passage asserts Taft stands for an honorable livelihood and a life of steady work, celebrating industrious virtue and open mills as a moral ideal. It frames success as the supreme inspiration for a well spent life and praises Taft as a representative of that ethos.

William H. Taft Christendow

Calamity howl in a Democratic campaign stance

The piece critiques Democratic newspapers for always predicting disaster and using alarmist phrases during campaigns. It cites the Gazette as an example that decries widespread decline while asserting Steubenville remains a bright spot, despite broader gloom in other locales.

Gazette Steubenville

Bryan’s talking career praised by Emporia Gazette

The Emporia Gazette extols Bryan as a relentless talker who comments on every subject. It compares his speech to a double edged weapon and recalls his long campaign to influence the nation with persistent, unpausing rhetoric.

Bryan Emporia Gazette Bryan the Bryan the Brave Lyceum

Colored voters pledge loyalty to Republican principles

The telegraphs from Charleston and Kansas City report that prominent black leaders reaffirm allegiance to Republicanism. They denounce Bryan, defend Taft on the Brownsville episode, and express faith that the party will ensure fair play and equal opportunity for all while addressing any injustice.

New York World Charleston Bryan Republican Party America Brownsville William D. Crum Senate Kansas City Mr. Bryan Taft Bishop A. Grant

Bryan Blight Threatens Business in Election Year

The piece argues William J Bryan's election would bring business disaster, labeling him an agitator who would keep the nation in turmoil and alarm business leaders. It notes hundreds of thousands spent on business insurance as a precaution and urges executives to resist his platform.

William J. Bryan Busness Bryan

Editorial on Bryan Taft vote impact and business labor ties

The piece argues Bryan’s election would harm business and trigger lay offs, while Taft’s win would lift clouds, reopen mills, and bring relief to workers, farmers, ministers, lawyers, and businessmen who share linked fates. It condemns editorial swipes as petty and urges unified support for Taft.

Ingalls Bryan Ohio The Herald-Star Taft

Hearst Urges Independence Party To Endorse Democratic Platform

A July cable from Paris quotes William Randolph Hearst opposing a third Independence League ticket and urging alignment with the Democratic platform. Hearst criticizes the old party as discredited and decadent and calls for a new party devoted to honest leadership and producing-class interests.

New York William Randolph Hearst Hearst Samuel Gompers Independence Party Taft Paris Compers Independence League William R. Hearst

Court suit against C A Forbes heard at Bellsire

The suit against C A Forbes was heard at Bellsire yesterday after Miss Boyer testified, corroborated by her father. The defendant gave bond in 500 to appear at the October term of Belmont County Common Pleas Court. Hon J C Heinlein appeared for the defendant.

C. A. Forbes Bellsire Miss Boyer Belmont County Common Pleas Court J. C. Heinlein

Simpson M E Church Outing Continues Next Sunday

The outing of Simpson M E Church begun last Sunday will be continued on Sunday the 26th. Weather permitting a large attendance is expected with Rev. W J White of Martins Ferry joining his congregation. Everyone is welcome.

Simpson M. E

Presbyterian Outing and Picnic at Rock Springs Park

Presbyterian outing set for Rock Springs Park on August 4. Special trains from Cadiz and Dennison will stop as far east as Steubenville, ensuring easy access for attendees.

Rock Springs Park Cadiz Dennison Steubenville

Rivers of the region reveal progress at dams and passes

A progress report from headquarters in Washington details work at dam No. 9 at Wellsville and dam No. 11 below Brilliant. Masonry for lock and guide walls advances, a 700 foot navigable pass contract underway since April, and partial completion figures. Total expenditures through June 1908 are $360,086.75 for dam No. 11 and $491,012.46 for Wellsville. Captain Altstatter notes railroad rates unchanged until full completion and urges keeping funds available to finish construction.

Washington Dam No Wellsville Altstatter

North Ohio A M E Conference at Quinn Church

The North Ohio A M E sessions at Quinn Church proceed with reports and lectures. Delegates hear talks on keeping primary class attention and Bible study, followed by Bible geography and normal work. Evening program includes prize contests for papers on religion and Sunday School progress.

North Ohio W. H Lucas E. T. Banks Dayton Quinn Church W. E Watson Urbana T. W. Watson Baker St. Sunday School Ayton Rev. H. H.othegrove John Dickerson

Census-Listed Township and Village Population Totals

The County Auditor lists statistics for Brush Creek 127 Cross Creek 421 Island Creek 196 Knox 279 Mt Pleasant 452 Ross 197 Steubenville 68 Saline 228 Springfield 271 Salem 297 Smithfield 628 Wayne 420 Warren 479 Wells 336 Adena Township 273 Amsterdam Village 306 Bloomfield Village 56 Brilliant Village 180 Bergholz Village 250 Dillonvale Village 658 Empire Village 354 Grover Village 176 Irondale Village 317 Ind Dist No 2 Special 224 Ind Dist No 9 Special 160 Monroeville Special Dist 27 Mingo Junction Village Dist 047 Mt Pleasant Village Dist 261 New Alexandria Village Dist Richmond Village Dist 106 Smithfield Village Dist 271 Steub City 3075 Toronto Village 1241 Warrenton No 1 special 88 Total 16525 Males 8470 Females 8055.

Brush Creek Cross Creek Township Island Creek Township Knox Township Mt. Pleasant Ross Township Steubenville Township Salineen Springfield Township Salem Township Smithfield Township Wayne Township Warren Township Wells Township Adena Tlage Amsterdam Village Bloomfield Brilliant Bergholz Dillonvale Empire Village Grover Village Irondale Ind Monroeville Mingo Junction New Alexandria Village Richmond Village Smithfield Village Steub City Toronto Village Warrenton No. 1

Cutting Case Dismissed After Accidental Wound

Sam Wells faced Mayor Porter after cutting Thos Green on the neck at their marriage painting shop last week. Green chose not to prosecute and the matter was dropped. The wound is healing and Green says the incident was accidental.

Sam Wells Porter Thos. Green Green Wells

Good Strike Drilled in Brooke County Shows 65 Barrels

In Holliday's Cove district Brooke county C Ferguson and Co reports a 65 barrel producer from their No 4 on the John Hindman farm. The well shows potential as a productive oil strike.

Holliday

Oil pools show strong production in Holliday’s Cove area

The Holliday's Cove pool now yields just over 2,000 barrels daily while the Follawsbee pool runs at 2,500 barrels a day. Fifty producing wells in the pool average 25 barrels each, reflecting solid productivity given the age of some wells and the dense drilling of the territory.

No. 2

Oil pool in Follansbee field shows decline in production

The Standard's report notes Follansbee pool on the riverfront in rooke county has peaked and now declines. Daily output sits around 2400 barrels as attention shifts to extending to the Ohio side where six wells are drilling. True Blue Oil & Gas completes a second test near the state line with a light pumper prospect in the Berea grit.

Standard Rooke County Ohio Donaldson, Lecomte & Co Miller Heirs Jefferson County Holiday’s Cove Holiday's Cove State Line Hancock County True Blue Oil & Gas Company O. W. Harvey Berea

Court News Highlights Multiple Damages Suits and Fatality Case

Administrator Carl S Seik sues United States Coast for 10000 over John Proszer death in a coal mine accident on June 28 1908. Plaintiffs accuse insufficient props and unsafe blasting causing a fatal roof collapse. Other items include verdict appeal in John Adams v Fast Ohio Sewer Pipe Co and new actions against West Virginia Casualty Co Carnegie Steel Co and various debt collection suits.

Carl S. Seik John Proszer United State Coast Proszer Bradley Mne P. P. Lewis John Adams Fast Ohio Sewer Pipe Co Addison Payne The West Virginia Casualty Co James Hall Brilliant William L. Smith la Belle Iron Works Smith F. E. Lowe Harry Miller C. L. Foreman Park House Huston & Williams Willard E. Rodgers James B. Rodgers Carnegie Steel Co James Rodgers Rogers Ten Inch Mill Ephraim Cable Cable Rogers Erskine Smith Joshua Low J. Yurjevic Charles A. Turner William M. Pierce

Osage Farmers Base Ball Club Festival On Lawn

The Farmers Base Ball club of Osage will stage a grand fair and festival on the lawn at that place Saturday evening. The event aims to raise funds and provide community entertainment with games, refreshments, and social activities.

Osage

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