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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
The text notes broad support for Roosevelt across Texas and Washington amid rising prices, with comments on the cost of living, prosperity, and political strategy from the National Committee and supporters, highlighting the ongoing presidential nomination dynamics.
Local district papers highlight Congressman Francis securing about a dozen special pensions, while neglecting 56 similar measures by his predecessor. The opponent’s forged Sherwood letter influenced a close election, and Gen. Hollingsworths strong primary vote underscores lingering concern over the electorate’s trust.
A reflection on flag, justice, and mercy with lines about divine protection and national resolve. Quotes Wendell Holmes and remarks on current politics, education, labor, and international tensions. Notes Taft’s confidence and a pivotal week with New York political epigenis and global unrest.
A North American Review excerpt reprints 1860 remarks from the New York Herald Albany Atlas and Argus and the Boston Post about Abraham Lincoln’s early political career. It notes harsh attacks on Lincoln as uneducated and a demagogue, with charges of poverty and vulgar stump speaking. The piece closes by predicting harsher campaigning ahead.
A reader criticizes the Presbyterian General Assembly in Louisville for opposing women entering ministry while sending missionaries abroad. The writer questions the expediency label and accuses Assembly members of inconsistent progressiveness and political maneuvering amid presidential politics.
The author argues that women, through maternal empathy and spiritual experience, can preach and perform church duties as well as men. She urges lifting male restrictions, embracing a union of church branches, and granting women equal place to bring souls to Christ, citing biblical examples and General Assembly debates.
Dorothy Hephner sues Estella White. George L. Whittaker named receiver for the millinery firm White & Hephner at North Fourth Street. Dispute cites lack of accounting and control disputes, partner allegedly mismanaging and drawing funds, possibly closing out the business to Hephner’s damage. P. P. Lewis represents.
Bank clearings in the United States for May show a 10 percent gain over the previous year, with the first five months of 1912 posting a 9.7 percent increase. The statistic is presented as substantial evidence of overall business activity.
Farmers in Gibson County Indiana appoint a rat day and kill four thousand rats. The animal board bill reaches ten million dollars with sixty thousand dollars estimated as fire losses caused by rats. Rats threaten grain feed and property, and their diseases affect health and wealth of the community.
A six day whirlwind campaign to raise 25000 dollars closed Friday night with 274,704 pledged, far exceeding goal. Organizers highlighted support from local residents, businesses, and community groups in Martins Ferry. Funds are to benefit the Martins Ferry hospital and its services.
Mrs Inexy Dunlap died Saturday at her Carrallion home after a brief illness following the birth of triplets three weeks earlier. She was 38 and survived by her husband and a 2 year old. All three newborns have died.
The notice lists Harry W. Davis aged 21 from Unionport Hazel L Miser aged 18 from Annapolis Walter H M Cole aged 28 from Redmond and Catherine T fuscroft aged 10 from Wintersville in an apparent public filing or listing.
The Charleston Mail reports a Steubenville company led by William Fry struck a large oil well in Pinchville near Matheny Farm, with potential 1000 to 1200 barrels per day. Several Freudenberger partners and associates are celebrated for the find as development grows in the Elk river region near Charleston and Blue Creek.
Peter Frank Needham died at his mother's home following a gunshot wound inflicted by a Black assailant at Indiana Harbor about five weeks earlier. The machinist, 26, left a widow Bess McManus and daughter Ruth, with siblings Agnes Hughes, Mary Snyder, Kate Maroney, John James, Michael and Thomas. He was a St Peter's church member and described as industrious and respected.
Spence Wallace, Esq. retires as Grand Chancellor and is honored with a handsome jewel by the Grand Lodge at Canton. He is elected president of the Has Beens, the ex Grand Chancellors association. The jewel comes in a leather case with an inscription.
The annual Pennsylvania railroad employee picnic west of Pittsburg is held at Rock Springs park. A large number from the city joined a special Pan Handle train this morning for the park, and the C. and P. carried many employees and friends from river towns along the line.
Herman Schafer aged 21 and Katie Jones aged 10 of Tiltonville obtain a marriage license along with Guisseppi Casciol aged 23 and Vilomena Gondalone aged 16 of Mingo Junction.
Sheriff James Murray will auction in Steubenville at the courthouse front door on July land day 1912 at 1 PM the lands and tenements described as lots 7 8 and 15 in Harry A Risher sub division of Harwell Mace plan Section 26 Township 6 Range 1 appraised at 7 8 and 18 dollars. cash terms.
The fourth annual reunion of the Veteran Employes' Association of the Pittsburg division of the P C C and St L Railway will be held in Columbus on Saturday June 22 at the new Railway Y M C A building. Members include President James McCrea and many company officials. A special train will return members home after the events. A morning group photo, business session, noon banquet with musical program and addresses, and an afternoon sight seeing tour precede the 5:30 p.m. departure. Former Columbus officials and current officers are listed among attendees.
Three members of the Beto family drowned between Brilliant and Dam No 11 in the Ohio River on Monday afternoon as John Beto and his two sons Frank and George attempted to rescue a boy after their skiff overturned. A gasoline launch saw the disaster, offered life preservers, but all perished. John Beto and his sons were from Brilliant. the mother survives, distraught by the loss.
A court action titled Isaiash Douds versus Catherine Call and others includes an order of partition. Commissioners Herry Mills, George Roberts, and J N Crawford are appointed to oversee the partition process and issue related rulings.
Isaiah N. Gold, bankrupt, filed for discharge after being adjudged bankrupt on December 7. The discharge hearing is set for October 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the United States Court room, Columbus. Creditors may attend and show cause. Boe. Dilley, Clerk. Erskine & Smith, Attorneys.
The Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio has appointed George L Whitaker as receiver of the partnership and property of White and Hepler a millinery business at 139 North Fourth Street Steubenville Ohio. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims for allowance and payment. Attorney P P Lewis represents the receiver.
Clara B. Gregg named Administratrix of Henry Greet estate, Steubenville Jefferson County. Probate dated June 5, 112. IRA Blackburn attorney listed. Estate details indicate appointment of administrator in Steubenville area.
Farm offered for sale comprising 74 acres in Section 4 Salem township Jefferson county half a mile from Richmond Ohio. Joined to the Frank Frederick farm, well watered with coal and a good one acre orchard. Contact L. E. Whitmore R F D No 1 Stettben ville Ohio. Date June 2 188?
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