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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
2
The piece laments the Secretary of State’s position and argues the government should expect undivided service despite personal fortune limits. It questions whether Bryan can afford a “money making vacation” during a critical time and appeals to the president to uphold dedicated public service.
A Baltimore American note reflects on a young woman's rise to suffragette activism and later marriage, contrasting social reform zeal with worldly shifts. Other items critique politics and society, from wages to diplomacy, and hint at a large summer celebration crowd.
A brief note discusses a still untried method to cut the burden of high living costs. It notes potential impact on households and outlines the need for further evaluation and policy testing.
A note discusses reducing government costs at state and national levels, arguing for efficiency and spending cuts to ease fiscal pressure. The piece outlines different approaches and the potential impact on public services and taxpayers.
The Cox legislature is described as the most costly yet, with the era’s officials earning money on public office. Colonel Bryan has long used the term grafter to describe these officials who profited from the public trust.
A farm organization paying a mark to advocate its interests by representing its needs and showing the effects of contemplated legislation on those interests does not automatically label the person as insidious. The term insidious implies harmful intent or covert harm, not simply advocacy.
The President having given the Peerless Leader the neappoint ive office, because he feared him, is not likely to be active in preventing his committing political death by own action.
A year after praising the initiative and referendum Governor Cox now criticizes it, using the reform as a means to block opponents and shield himself from public scrutiny. His change signals a strategic shift aimed at maintaining power.
Fright from the governor induces petition circulators and signers of the Grange to abandon their plan to secure a referendum on the agricultural commission law. Cox of Monte Cristo voices one loud reaction.
George E. Conley died at 156 South High Street Wednesday at 1 20 p m after a tuberculosis illness dating from January He was age 40 born in the city and lived here his whole life He was a painter and paper hanger by trade and was active in the M E church He enjoyed many friendships and was well known locally
Andrew Kazel of Bradley died Monday night at Massit asylum where he had been confined for several months. He was sent there for treatment and care following his admission.
A long program honors Prof. Rowe with tributes from former students and teachers. Speakers recall his role in standardizing Steubenville High School, his impact on generational education, and a gift of a gold watch. Confederate battlefield tablets recount local history along with the gathering’s reflection on Rowe’s influence.
Harry Griffiths condemns Phillips Co. and Williams for alleged murder and rioting incitement while praising striking workers. He accuses concealed revolvers on the streets and cites arrests of strikers as unjust, urging accountability beyond the Chamber of Commerce. The letter defends nonviolence among workers and condemns police reactions.
A fragmented report notes a large Confederate celebration as troops moved into Jefferson County in July 1863. It cites a northward advance through Short Creek Valley and Smithfield, with pursuit under Gen Ambrose E Burnside by Gen James M V Schalkelford and several cavalry units and mounted infantry.
Retha Twells was fined 200 dollars plus costs for selling liquor in a broth ist. Two accompanying charges for keeping a house and illegal liquor sales were nolled.
Deputy Clerk W. D. Downer unveils a wall-hung group photo in the courthouse lobby featuring Jefferson County bar, court officials, assistants, and local newspaper men. The list includes W. D. Downer, many named lawyers and officials, plus a section on Realty Transfers detailing numerous property deeds and minor sums.
Mrs. Sarah Taylor aged 94 formerly Miss Sarah Duff of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday morning. She leaves son John Taylor a sister Mrs. Rachel Whitten of Columbus Ohio and a brother William F Duff of Steeple Valley. Her father was an early pioneer and five brothers served in the Civil War. Funeral from the home at 1 30 this afternoon, burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Also noted: William C Welch Jr died at Weirton July 23 1913 aged five months.
Tessie Mickel paid 200 fines on two indictments for keeping a house of prostitution and assignation, a third nolled. Several cases dismissed or appealed, including guardianship and probate matters. Property sale: Jefferson Building and Savings Co. vs E J Bickerstaff. six acres near Mingo sold for 1050. Damages suit: Fortunato Bernabas vs La Belle Iron Works for 2500 after a finger injury July 22. Ohio vs Gabor Parrey petition filing refused. Arnold vs Conor judgment for 260 on neg lien.
A promotion highlights a handsome book titled Last Night and Day with timely illustrations. The piece notes the book’s visual appeal and artistic quality, presenting it as a notable literary and artful release.
An ad touts S S S 8 8 as a skin healer, claiming rapid skin improvements from cellular stimulation and nutrient uptake. It mentions Swift Specific Co of Atlanta and offers an illustrated book on skin diseases, plus a 40 page pictorial magazine by Jere H Simms about John Morgan’s raid with Nebo and Monroeville depictions.
For sale a farm of 84 acres atop Goulds tunnel featuring 55 acres tillable and 25 acres timber, a house with outbuildings, one established oil well, free gas for dwelling, well watered. Inquiries to Geo. F. Brew, Carnegie, Pasilaotd-4tw.
In a June 25 1913 probate court in Ashford Connecticut Judge Oscar D Baker presiding the estate of Mary Tarowisky late of Steubenville Ohio is ordered to allow six months for creditors to file claims Administrator Michael Tarowisky is to post this order on the public signpost near the deceaseds last residence and publish it three times in a Steubenville weekly newspaper with return to court Attest Oscar D Baker Judge
The undersigned has been duly appointed as executor of the will of John Butler, deceased, late of Adena Village, Smithfield township, Jefferson county, Ohio. Dated July 17, 1913. Ross A. Butler, executor. Re: L. McLaughlin, Attorney.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Annie McCue, late of Steubenville Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. Dated July 18, 1913. Henry FF. Lawler, IRA Blackburn, Attorney. Public notice of probate proceedings and appointment.
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