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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
The piece notes that Virginia Republicans make up about a quarter of state votes, with Democrats dominating state boards and only one Republican serving in the agricultural bureau. It argues Southern states tolerate minority representation, contrasting with Democratic claims of Republican partisanship in both state and national platforms.
The piece argues the administration failed to support the American merchant marine. It cites a Chamber of Commerce poll of 282 organizations showing 88 percent oppose the last season Shipping bill and 93 percent favor a postal subvention bill like the one passed by Republicans but defeated by a Democratic filibuster. It urges restoring the merchant fleet through such a subvention.
Mr Durbin of Kenton chairs the Democratic state central committee and heads the referendum fight to defeat Sprague redistricting. A longtime congress candidate in the eighth district he has often run strong in his own county. The piece notes his photograph circulating among voters in six counties and mentions his past 1912 showing and alleged Finley contract profits accompanying his political push.
The New York committee on street safety reports that 40 percent of fatal street accidents occur when pedestrians enter streets without protected crossings. The piece urges pedestrians to heed crossings and slow their own actions as drivers must reduce speed at busy intersections. It notes police have improved vehicle control but call for stricter regulation of foot traffic as well.
The piece argues labor dissatisfaction with the Democratic Administration runs deeper than policy wins. It blames the Underwood Tariff for harming livelihoods, lowering wages, and increasing unemployment, claiming labor seeks repeal of the tariff law rather than stronger unions.
Rumors suggest Josephus Daniels may seek the North Carolina governorship. The Navy reportedly hopes he will resign his current portfolio to start his campaign.
Barnaby Mills of Fall River Massachusetts, making gingham, shuts down for an indefinite period, putting about a thousand workers out of work. Managers cite lack of market for goods not tied to war orders, while keeping some cloth in storage to provide minimal work. This reflects a widespread postwar employment strain.
The article argues that a Supreme Court ruling erodes cloture and expands Congress’s power to protect voters. It predicts a Republican Senate after March 4 1917 and notes Ohio’s half-year auto license sales and a contract for tag production in Kenton. It criticizes Democratic leaders Finley and Durbin as engaging in practical politics.
The administration vows not to issue statistics that challenge Democratic claims. It cites a 1912 tariff promise and a 1913 food price inquiry as exposing higher prices and weaker employment under Democratic rule. Officials say inquiries will be redirected, reducing comparability with prior years to blur contrasts with past administrations.
A survey of famed centenarians and legendary ages from Europe and America. Notable figures include Parr, Jenkins, and a Norwegian peasant said to die at 160, with many tales of long life linked to temperament, diet, and drink. Cites risks of relying on old records while noting social biases. The piece also critiques tariff policy and wartime exports as factors in national living standards.
A model loan firm reports on 2,444 borrowers finding 123 women. The majority of borrowers, 829, are government or municipal employees, suggesting gender and employment patterns in loan activity.
Analysis notes proponents argue for a two week country vacation for all 800000 New York City public school children funded from a yearly budget exceeding 200 million dollars. The idea reflects broader faith in social programs and educational reform.
The text notes the effect of war on American commerce with exports of agricultural implements dropping from 40 million to 19 million dollars. It states this shrinkage appears across all production lines except those tied to supplying war materials.
The World features a cartoon titled Peace the Unattainable. It argues that every great achievement once deemed impossible becomes real through persistent visionary effort, noting enthusiasts have continued striving for the unattainable until success.
On July 29 New York suffragists will mobilize to call up about half a million voters urging support for the suffrage amendment. The mass outreach will disrupt ordinary business as activists divide the workload to maximize voter contact by telephone.
New York Health Department head Dr. Goldwater launches a “first aid” scheme for summer widowers to protect the lone man from tainted food while wives are away. He has mobilized his forces to guard against potential dietary hazards.
A New York Congressman’s wife popularized trial marriages and trial separations were proposed by a judge to cut divorces. The first case, filed by a separated couple, seeks to make the arrangement permanent as hearings begin this week.
Democratic papers claim excuses for the governor canceling his California visit, but Cox sources admit no single reason. The governor says he must stay on the job, stressing responsibility to safety, a stance Cox men find hard to understand.
The national treasury shows a on hand balance of 73,963,615.53 on July 10 versus 136,343,611.17 two years earlier under Republican laws. The year's deficit equals 11,241,156.46 as disbursements exceed revenues up to July 10.
The Ohio Journal of Commerce notes limited general business gains outside war influence with railroads showing only modest gains and cautions on demand. Steel improves due to war orders for vehicles and equipment, while domestic iron and steel trade shifts toward optimism. Wheat harvests progress with regional weather affecting yields. foreign trade shows May exports and eleven month balance near a billion dollars. Agricultural and monetary reports hint at mixed but cautious economic outlook amid wartime activity.
Anna M. Starr died at her mother's home on S24 Union Avenue Pleasant Kelene Sunday at 11 55 p m She was born April 17 1898 in this city and was 17 years old She attended Cran school was a member of Kinley ME Church and Sunday school and belonged to the Y V C A She is survived by her parents and siblings Mrs W C Gardner of Chicago Bert and Margaret Starr and Edelin W and Chas G Barton all of this city
Mrs J N Carnes Sr aged 71 died Saturday night at her son J N Carnes Jr home in Crafton Pa after a week with paralysis. She had lived in Jacksonville Fla and Steubenville and was active in several women’s clubs. Survived by husband four children two sisters one brother and will be buried in Wheeling family burying ground.
Judge R M Vorhees aged 76 a Civil War veteran and longtime Coshocton jurist died at his home after weeks of illness. Born October 6 1838 in Harrison county he studied law in Millersburg joined the 16th Ohio volunteers and rose to captain of Co F 65th O V I. He later served as Coshocton prosecuting attorney postmaster and circuit judge in the Fifth district elected 1898 and 1908. Survived by wife and three children Campbell M Vorhees Burt F Vorhees and Mrs Arthur Woelfle.
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