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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
The text critiques European entanglements including the League of Nations, appeals for nonalignment, and cites postwar economic and political strains. It notes Germany's rail crisis, U.S. fiscal disputes, and local fundraising drives while contrasting hopes for reconstruction with caution about national interests. It mentions Wallace McCammont and Roosevelt birthplace drives amid broader commentary on public expenditure.
The article warns that wood for paper is scarce and consumption must be cut to avoid famine, urging public and private economy. It notes a revived German industry at Joust after the war and records university attendance led by Berlin with 12,064, Bonn 6,500, Leipster 800, and Paris 16,000, highlighting interest in political science and economics.
The measure declares the tax constitutional and distributes funds between local taxing districts for street repairs and the state treasury for highway maintenance. Half of the revenue covers auditor fees and expenses, the rest funds road improvements via the state highway commission.
The piece notes four of five great empires are largely destroyed by war, except Japan which gains power and seeks Pacific influence. It urges vigilance, a strong navy, and readiness. It also discusses demographic shifts, claiming Los Angeles now leads San Francisco in population and will grow further by annexing nearby suburbs, potentially dethroning the Bay City.
G F Rudisill of the Ohio Good Roads Federation addressed the Chamber of Commerce, urging immediate work on winter road gaps and the Market street state road to the county line. He warned that truck regulation and heavier interurban traffic require stronger highways and funding, with costs to be borne by those who demand better roads.
A partisan screed accuses Congress of waste, extravagance, and inaction as the postwar era shadows the economy. It claims the executive offered few practical fixes while civilian government functions lag and costs rise, warning Parliament faces paralysis after a costly conflict.
The article reviews Congress actions during the war era, naming acts on army reorganization, transportation, leasing lands, merchant marine, deportation laws, export finance, civil service retirement, postal pay, and the Budget bill. It notes sixteen supply measures totaling 2.69 billion dollars plus 1.49 billion in appropriation bills, plus numerous investigations and other resolutions.
E. E. Dutton sues Albert Skeels and others in Common Pleas for a judgment of 117.82 on a promissory note. The action names additional defendants and requests the court to require payment of the alleged debt.
The court granted divorce to Medge P. Thompson from Alvey R. Thompson on extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Custody of the child was awarded to Medge with alimony set at $50 per month. Other cases listed were dismissed including Zoe Wycott vs Charles W Wycott and Elizabeth White vs Roy Whites.
The notice lists temporary alimony orders in care of Ella Wineland vs George Windland and Hazel Ingham vs Fred Ingham, with amounts of 50 and 25 dollars per month. It notes a common pleas dismissal in Amelie Wright et al. and summarizes multiple marriage licenses, divorces, and legal actions including a grant of divorce to Beatrice T. Wilson and a marriage license for Martin Tice and Anna Dunlavey. It records a jailed defendant Bonnidara case and injunction suit by Kate and Helen Foley, plus gambling fines for Vovaecich and Widoich and court administration actions for Mary C. Trainer's estate.
The Probate Court of Jefferson County schedules a hearing for the final account of Lucile Harrington and related matters concerning Helen Harrington. The event is dated for June 30, 1920, in the county seat.
Probate notices publish final accounts for executors and administrators including Beck James Lee Wil don Dyson Glenn Helmes Helmes Ferguson Tilney Milosevic Karamarkovic Gerke Skipper Kovacs Molosiaro Burris and others. Objections must be filed by the stated date per Judge Belknap.
Notice records probate actions. Mary C Trainer estate in Steubenville appoints John W Trainer and John Hazan as administrators. George Star estate appoints Mary Star as administratrix. Tomasz Sutula estate in Amsterdam appoints Anna Sutula as administratrix. All dated in 1930s–1980s with John G Belknap as probate judge and listed attorneys.
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