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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
A political year reflection from the New York Sun notes the era’s tall tales and public artifice. It discusses Ohio conventions plus Roosevelt and Taft delegates, local district results, and party dynamics in a candid survey of primary influence and representation.
The account notes the Columbus delegation clash over credentials with references to Murphy, the "Big Six" slate, and Jefferson county figures. It mentions B Frank Murphy on the Roosevelt slate for Alternate to the National convention, and Kessinger at Morris-Poston Co. in Athens. Vorys, Taft manager, resides at Athens.
Robert Gordon sues Inter-State Hay Co and others to attach a $345 check for a hay car that allegedly went awry. Royal Typewriter Co. faces an appeal against J W Stewart & Co in a suit from the dock of Justice Roberts.
Eighty miners at the Yorkville mine walk out over pay for driving entries. District officials review the dispute and a midweek return to work is possible. Mr and Mrs N M Peterson of Columbus arrived after the death of Mrs Wm C Risher to attend funeral services in Wellsville.
Multiple probate notices from Steubenville township Jefferson county Ohio dated 1912 announce appointments and qualifications of executrix and administrators for the estates of Joseph W. Jordan Samuel Maddrell Vincenzo Puytese Grant Underwood and others. Attorneys are listed with each filing.
On April 20, 1912 Homer S Hartley was appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Henry A Pallister, deceased, of Brilliant Wells Township Jefferson County Ohio.
Rachel R Poole named administratrix of the estate of R A Poole deceased in Steubenville township Jefferson County dated May 2 1912. John H McKee attorney handling the matter for the estate in Ohio records.
Administrator of the estate of Edith E Way who died in Steubenville township Jefferson county Ohio gives notice dated May 7 1912. John M Bigger and Kitchart Bigger are named as attorneys seeking valid claims against the estate.
Washington June 5 federal machinery moves to probe the beef trust over high living costs. The House Judiciary Committee under Representative Edwards will consider a measure to investigate meat price rises, likely ordering an inquiry. Attorney General Wickersham will meet Chicago District Attorney Wilkerson to discuss a possible civil suit. The Moss committee also plans a probe into meat inspection and alleged diseased meat sales.
Funeral services for Mrs Wim McC Risher were conducted at her mother Mrs Alice W Perkins home on Wednesday at three o clock. Rev Dr Reed officiated in a scriptural service assisted by Miss Egerter who sang Face to Face and Crossing One by One. Casket was buried by H A Risher J Harry Timberlake John Floyd and Thomas Helms amid spring flowers awaiting resurrection dawn.
The funeral services for the late Bridget T Ladusky were held Tuesday morning at 8 30 at St Peter's Church and were largely attended. Pallbearers included T Fisher Frank Wolpert C Finney Kapras Dasch and B Fenske.
A reflective line explores elegance as minimal desire and self-reliant service, attributed to Emerson. The concise aphorism highlights restraint, contentment, and personal responsibility in a poetic, timeless tone.
Home grown strawberries are on the market at 12 12 per box. The grower reports a splendid crop and the flow tide for canning will be the first of next week.
Sixty Cincinnati society women inaugurate a dress reform to influence schoolgirls and workers. They condemn high heels, low necklines, short sleeves, cosmetics, and gauze hosiery. Western Union in New York posts June 1 order requiring office girls to wear shirtwaists with collars and elbow‑length sleeves signed by Traffic Superintendent T A McCammon.
Miss Helen Carmichael of Wellsburg West Virginia won the prize for proficiency in the piano department at the 7th annual commencement revision in Washington Pennsylvania. The prize was decided in a piano contest judged by musical critics. Carmichael, a member of the class of 1912, is recognized as a highly finished musician in the mineral department.
The Pink Special train left New York over the Pennsylvania lines Saturday bound for Seattle to attend the National Electric Light Association convention meeting June 1. JC McQuiston oversees the trip as part of Westinghouse publicity. Prominent electric lighting figures from the East join the party. After Portal, N D they proceed via Canadian Pacific to Vancouver and then Seattle, arriving June 9? night.
Fire Chief W. B. Martin led a group from Ohio Eastern cities to East Liverpool for a Kelly Truck Co demonstration from Springfield. The tour included dinner and supper at the McKinley hotel hosted by Ansley and August with music by Prof. Crow and his orchestra. The visit aimed to assess a motorized fire apparatus meant to replace horse drawn equipment.
Strode warns that the butter merger product cannot be sold as butter since it contains only 40 to 45 percent butter fat versus the 82 1 2 percent standard. The merged butter violates state and national rules, with fines from 25 to 5000 dollars for adulteration and manufacturing oleomargarine penalties for coloring or combining dairy and sweet milk.
In estate of John Bates Sr a citation to require executor to file account was filed. In estate of Hugh ONeill sale of personal property at private sale confirmed. In estate of Jas T Taylor an idiot tenant petition to lease for oil and gas was filed. In estate of Jos W Jordan will probated. Faye Jordan appointed executrix no bond widow elects to take under will. In estate of Vincenzo Pugliese V A M Morelli appointed administrator bond 1000. In estate of Wan Weads A Wood appointed administrator bond 500. In estate of Agnes W Noel inventory filed. In estate of Margaret Gregg application to probate will. In estate of W M Risher motion for writ of citation to file account. In Ohio v Elizabeth Moore ordered to Massillon hospital. In estate of Thos H Montgomery Jr final account. In estate of Ignaty Dombo Frank Orris appointed administrator bond 500. Ohio v Arthur Rousseaux a juvenile affidavit filed.
Miss Florence Fulton, 19, of Burgettstown, vanished from home May 22 while parents were away. Described as fair of appearance with large blue eyes and light hair, she has been in delicate health for a year and cannot be located.
Hingh Ramsey of Lisbon, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Ramsey, has received word of an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point from the eighteenth district. He will report for duty June 15.
Postmaster General Hitchcock accepted Oceanic Steamship Company’s proposal to carry mails from San Francisco to Australia restoring the American flag aboard naval routes. Since 1900 American ships have carried United States mails to Australia.
In Toledo on June 5 the Democratic state convention adopted the unit rule to bind Ohio delegates to Harmon at Baltimore. Sixteen resolutions committee members backed the rule, with five districts opposing. Mayor Baker of Cleveland pushed a substitute for six at large Harmon delegates but was defeated. Cox nominated for governor. The convention endorsed liquor license plan and the initiative referendum, with Harmon's camp controlling the platform and 48 delegates instructed for Harmon. Baker signaled he would oppose the unit rule at Baltimore.
The Democratic State Convention today, controlled by Governor Harmon, adopted the unit rule and instructed delegates-at-large to vote for Harmon for President. James M. Cox of Dayton was nominated for Governor, Hugh L. Nichols of Batavia for Lieutenant Governor, and Chas. H. Graves of Oak Harbor for Secretary of State, all by acclamation.
Columbus on June 5 Governor Harmon named twelve delegates at large with half vote each. John Brennan of Urbana nominated for State Treasurer on the second ballot. The state central committee and resolutions committee were chosen in district meetings. Harmon allies claim control of the new central committee while Ed. Moore leads Harmonists in the resolutions group. Permanent chairmanship defeated for Senator Pomerene as George S. Long wins. The convention adjourned to 8:30 AM with Whitlock and Long delivering speeches.
Late returns from Sioux Falls indicate Theodore Roosevelt carried South Dakota with 10 national delegates and a large plurality between 10 000 and 12 000. Wilson is poised to secure Democratic delegates. Sterling, the Republican progressive, defeated U S Senator Gamble for renomination.
The Steubensville Epworth League district holds a two day convention at Kirst M. E. church in Dubois Pa. Principal addresses will be delivered by Rev. George Birney of Cleveland and Rev. J. B. Neff of Dubois with a full program of devotions lectures reports and music across Thursday and Friday.
The Presbyterial Christian Endeavor convention will convene at Island Creek Presbyterian church on Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14. Two delegates from each of the fifty society chapters are expected, alongside society members. A fine program has been arranged and an interesting, helpful meeting is anticipated.
Mrs. Julian Heath of the National Housewives League proposed to Pittsburg Market Club that local housewives join a ten day meat boycott starting June 17. The plan aims to pressure beef barons and has been reported as enthusiastically received, with a nationwide boycott likely to influence prices.
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