Ownership and Management Details of Steubenville Herald
The Steubenville Herald weekly publication lists Charles D. Simeral as editor and manager with owners including W McD Miller Carl Ho Smith D J Sinclair J A Mansfeld and Jessie Nicholson plus other Steubenville principals. Bondholders and security holders owning 1 percent or more are named along with The Millers and Mechanics Bank. Sworn affidavit dated 1913 confirms filing before Jefferson County court.
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Steu- Ohio
Charles D. Simeral
Steubenville
the Herald Printing Company
Ohio
W. McD
D. J. Sinclair
Jota A. Mansfeld
Jessie Nicholson
J. C. Cope
FE. EK
Oia
G. G. McCracken
H. S. Bristol
President's Occupation Telephones Facts to Congressmen
The document mocks the President as a man who reads aloud from books to boys and now tries to influence Congress by offering theories from free books. It portrays him as expecting lawmakers to heed his guidance and mimic his lecturing habit.
Senator Reed as Investigative Inquisitor Shaped by Prosecution Past
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Senator Reed, once a county prosecutor in Hittle Missouri, uses aggressive questioning tactics reminiscent of his bid to convict a man charged with stealing a barrel of hard cider in his home state.
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Senator Reed
Missouri
Philadelphia Inquirer
Governor Cox Promises Pay Boost for OSU Professors
In his commencement address Governor Cox defended his administration and the legislature. He pledged to raise university professor salaries at the next legislative session, noting that both he and the legislature have long earned $5,000 a year.
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Cox
Ohio State University
Democrats defend Cunningham Agricultural Commission bill
The Democratic state organization moves to prevent a referendum on Cunningham Agricultural Commission legislation. Secretary A. P. Sandies of the State Board of Agriculture plans to join the commission, relying on Sundie’s rural voter influence to overcome opposition.
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Cunningham Agricultural Commission
A. P. Sandies
State Board of Agricuture
Sundie
Cincinnati Enquirer
Never Failing Mouth Draws Press Attention This Week
A noted public figure is back in the headlines as he carries a lunch basket to the department of state drawing attention. Earlier reports claimed he foraged for radishes and, before that, attracted world wide notice for a grape juice tipple.
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Department of State
Burt
Government by Frightening Refers Referendum Threats
A governor’s manager, William L. Finley, warns that state fire insurance will be established if the instance men grow active in a referendum election. The rhetoric signals government coercion amid political mobilization and public opposition.
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Wm. L. Finley
Let the People Rule in Cox's Turbulent Policy Push
The President and his secretary threaten harsh penalties against failing businesses and wage cuts, actions that may spur Governor Cox to wield economic terrorism. With a Democratic legislature softened by lucrative jobs, Cox could destroy key industries including fire insurance. The piece urges people to take control.
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Haman
Cox
Finishing the High School Course
The piece laments small class sizes and immigrant students dropping out around seventh grade. It argues early work temptations sap ambition, warns that first year exposes only memorization, and urges teachers to persuade students to complete high school for real future prospects.
Statewide advertising to attract settlers and visitors
The piece argues against underfunded publicity and urges New Hampshire to publish a comprehensive state resource book. It recommends state funded illustrated promotion, distributed to national periodicals, to showcase resources for home seekers farmers and industries, inviting inquiries for full descriptions. It stresses that modern movers want factual visual information.
Up to Us Says Leslie's Weekly on Prosperity
A Williamstown based excerpt notes Leslie's Weekly arguing prosperity isn't a nation's fault but a reflection of gratitude to the lower ruling power that shaped its beginnings. The text emphasizes divine blessing and national merit in timely moral terms.
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Leslie's Weekly
Revival of Confidence and Social Reform Speech
The text argues for a temperate climate of trust and hope, criticizing demagogues and corrupt politics, and urging a new baptism of faith in the nation. It discusses economic prospects, credit, and infrastructure while lamenting social tensions and urging moral renewal. It also comments on women's dress, athletics, and modesty in relation to changing fashions and public perception.
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Demegogues
The Baccalaureate Sermons on Life and Work
The essay reflects on Baccalaureate Sunday from college to grammar schools, urging graduates to seek meaningful goals beyond wealth and status. It contrasts immediate, flashy rewards with patient, honest labor and genuine friendship, urging choose life’s true service.
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Mr. Browning
Regulating Women’s Costumes Sparks Moderation Debate
Indianapolis police urge a regulation requiring undergarments with new split skirts while a Milwaukee judge fines a woman for a skirt length within 12 inches of the ground. The piece argues gossip and social pressure, led by Madame Grundy, will drive future dress reforms as traditional layers hinder health and freedom of movement.
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Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Madame Grundy
Wool in Coshocton County Seen Declining Prices
The Coshocton County wool picture shows 74,140 sheep expected to yield about 546,080 pounds this spring. Wool value would total around $46,980 at seven pounds per sheep, with prices dropping from 24 to 18 cents per pound versus last year. A local reader notes buyers may pay 16 to 18 cents, impacting county revenue by about $32,818.
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Coshocton
Coshocton County
Boston
Daily Age
The Last of the Shoemaker and Democracy’s Plan
The piece critiques high living costs for shoes, noting foreign production cuts costs and suggests Americans must shift jobs as democracy lowers prices. It cites 198,207 U S shoe workers and President Wilson urging workers in failing factories to switch industries while farms cannot absorb all displaced workers.
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England
Australia
United States
Wilson
Tribute to a dog by the late Senator West
A sweeping tribute extols a dog as man’s truest friend through prosperity and poverty. The speaker recalls a dog’s loyalty, guarding a master, sharing cold ground and wounds, and remaining steadfast as life fades. The analogy crowns the animal as the noblest companion.
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Senator West
Gift of Tongues and Gadgets in Old News and Ads
A compact column quotes Roy K. Moulton humor and sly notices on weather jokes groundhog views and fashion gossip. It notes a cheeky wise guy ad critic and Miss Billy Burke on pockets for women challenging style disguises and the social quirks of city life.
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Billy Burke
Weather, crime blamed on idle rich by Missouri lawmaker
An agricultural expert notes cold weather affects crops while a Missouri congressman blames the idle rich for most crime. He cites their drinking and reckless driving as roads are torn up by large automobiles, reflecting a sharp social critique.
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Missouri
Unsure paths and single life echoed in old quote
A maxim about staying single and choosing directions with awareness. It counsels not to follow every impulse unless its true path is known, reflecting a cautious view on personal choice and fate.
Witty maxims on marriage and domestic rows
A collection of period quips about marriage and domestic life. It notes that a worthy husband should avoid getting stains on the tablecloth, suggests June brides gain a gardener’s help, and lists the family church and school rows as the worst, lasting longer than a drunken dispute.
Poetry Proves Sane In Court Says New York Man
A New York man argued his sanity in court by presenting a poem as evidence. The remark contrasts with claims that some use poetry to prove insanity without facing a trial.
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New York
Scranton preacher cites politics in pastorate loss
A Scranton, Pennsylvania preacher contends politics caused him to lose his pastorate. His daughter, a schoolteacher, also lost her job amid what he describes as a climate of political overreach and public scrutiny.
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Scranton
End of Lobbying Era for Senators at Tobacco Trust
The article notes that lawmakers can no longer walk into corporate offices for weekly pay envelopes. With the tax on the tobacco trust unlikely, the combine fears losing a pretext to raise prices.
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Tobacco Trust
Combine
Chicago houseworkers union calls for weekly full day off
Chicago houseworkers demand a full day off each week even while at home in the kitchen, arguing the break is needed to maintain dignity and curb working conditions and overwork.
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Chicago
Wilson Given Capitol Room Key as Congress Refuses Outside Doors
President Wilson receives the key to his room within the Capitol while Congress insists the exterior doors will remain closed to him. The dispute centers on access and security, with Congress denying him entry to outside doors despite the interior key.
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Wilson
Capitol
Bear Baiting Once Widely Popular Sport In England
The article notes bear baiting as a long standing sport traced back to England before the conquest, with Romans importing bears from Britain. It cites Queen Elizabeth’s fondness and an order in council restricting plays on Thursdays due to bear baiting and similar pastimes.
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Britain
England
Elizabeth
Trusts, Expenditures, and Beet Sugar Company Secrets
Washington June 17. The records of the American Beet Sugar Co. showing expenditures in Washington were destroyed two years ago. Henry T. Oxnard vice president testified that an expense fund was voted orally and no records kept. He warned if the Wilson Underwood bill passes he will form a new trust legally. The lobby inquiry also revealed stock issued far beyond property value, with much “water” stock routed to Kuhn Loeb Co. and others. Aaron Gove said he pursued beet sugar culture, not legislation, while Harry Austin discussed Sugar at a Glance publication.
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Washington
American ‘Beet Sugar Co
Henry T. Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Co
Wilson-Underwood
Oxnard
Overman
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Bankers of
New York
Cutting Brothers
Aaron Gove
Denver
Harry Austin
Truman G. Palmer
Senator Lodge
National Press in Session Opens in Colorado Springs
Editors from across the nation gather for the annual National Press association meeting in Colorado Springs with speeches by Mrs. L. R. Eastwood and Mrs. Juliet V. Strauss. Activities include garden of the gods drive, beef steak fry in South Cheyenne canyon and tours of Cripple Creek mines.
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Colorado Springs
National Press Association of America
A. D. Moffett
Elwood
Ind
the Press
L. R. Eastwood
Watertown
S. D
Ladies’ Home Journal
Country Weekly
Garden of the Gods
Cheyenne Canyon
Cripple Creek
Union
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Maid Captures Two Thieves in Ritz-Carlton Tale
New York report says Mrs Amos R E Pinchot at luncheon when a note warned of a silver robbery at her home. Maid Aqua Anderson, aided by police, nabbed both burglars and the loot, holding them until Mrs Pinchot returned.
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New York
Amos R. E. Pinchot
Ritz-Carlton
Child Sucks Pipe and Dies in South Norwalk
In South Norwalk Connecticut a discarded pipe given to a two year old child named Harold Thornfield died an hour later from nicotine poisoning. The boy, son of Nathan Thornfield of New York, had been visiting his aunt’s family in the city. Fire officials and local residents investigated the tragic accident.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Harold
Nathan Thornfield
New York
Baby rabbit reared with fountain pen filler feeding bottle
London reports a Harley schoolboy Jack St. John Smith, aged thirteen, found a two day old rabbit in a Burstow preparatory school hole. He fed the tiny creature with a fountain pen filler, using milk drops until Pincher the rabbit learned to suck. The fragile animal survived cold nights and began eating bread and milk after opening its eyes.
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London
Harley Scholboy
Jack St. John Smith
Burstow
Horley
Jack
Pincher
Ready Opinion Writer Holmes Tops Supreme Court In Opinions
Washington DC Justice Holmes is the ready opinion writer for the term, delivering 32 opinions, more than any other justice. He trails Hughes, Van Devanter, and Lamar combined by one, while Day has 26, White 25, McKenna 24, Lorton 20, Pitney 17, Lamar 14, Van Devanter 10, and Hughes 9.
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Justice Holmes
Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Holmes
Hughes
van Devanter
Lamar
Justice Day
Justice White
Justice McKenna
Justice Lorton
Justice Pitney
Justice Lamar
Justice van Devanter
Justice Hughes
Men Form Sewing Square In Picture Rocks
In Picture Rocks Pennsylvania fearful husbands form the Men’s Sewing Square to prove men can mend. They brought sewing bags and wives’ stockings, earned praise from their wives for good work, and prepared a supper without women. The Rev J N Earle chaired, and the group plans weekly meetings with all men home by 11.
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Picture Rocks
J. N. Earle
Methodist Church
Freees Wife Who Screwed Rival Murder Verdict
Cookeville Tenn A jury acquitted Mrs Myrtle Barnes wife of a wealthy Putnam county man of murdering Mrs Delia Judd The defendant had boarded a train last May and sought to flee the scene as the case unfolded
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Frees
Cookeville
Tenn
Myrtle Barnes
Putnam County
Delia Judd
Mra. Barnes
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Mar
PMB
Chas. D. Simeral
Downer
Depark Court of Commonery of
Jefferson
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SPAU
New Hampshire
CESS
Shearing Coshocton County
The
Speeder
Bia Chulb
Roy K. Moulton
Corporation
Robbie
Proberd
National Press
Mistress
Pennsylvania
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