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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
New York June 19 Justice Hughes rebuked Chicago delegates pushing his name for the presidency. From Camp Abenaki Lake Placid he urged those behind the movement to desist and telegraphed to Chicago officials to drop the effort.
Taft leaders in Chicago on June 19 predicted Roosevelt delegates would bolt and try a second convention in the Coliseum. They welcomed a Roosevelt walkout as a purge of populism and argued a bolt would not be supported by national Republicans.
Senator Elihu Root of New York was elected temporary chairman after a five hour battle at Chicago. The roll call showed Root 58 to McGovern 2 with 13 scattered votes and five not voting. Delegates from many states are already claiming momentum for their presidential preference going into the next phase of the convention.
Judge McCleary stated to the Herald Starman that he is not and has never been a candidate for Common Pleas Judge to succeed Judge Richards. He says the Democratic Gazette has feigned him as a prospective candidate, while Republicans in Jefferson County expect their wishes to be heard. The article notes two newspaper created candidates, Richards and McCleary, who deny any bid.
Major Alexander Sweeney longtime Steubenville postmaster and wartime staff officer to Generals Barlow and Miles died at 648 Market Street at 9 AM on April 29. Born in Washington Pennsylvania he rose from traveling salesman to wholesale grocer and was famed for his cordial nature and wide circle of friends. He served as first lieutenant Co K 140th Pennsylvania and cherished Civil War ties with Gen Miles, attending G A R encampments and Loyal Legion events. His survivors include wife Fannie Louise Dunbar, son Jay Russell Sweeney, daughter May Smith, three sisters and other relatives.
Western Pennsylvania style criminals strike Eastern Ohio post offices. The Winona safe four miles south of Salem was blown Monday night, $200 in stamps and cash stolen. Three robberies in a week span Parlett and Fredericktown earlier in Jefferson and Columbiana counties. Inspector Zimmermann from Cincinnati arrived at Winona to pursue clues as other inspectors scour the area.
William FE. Lewis 24 an employee at Dam No. 9 New Cumberland was fatally injured Tuesday night when a south bound traction car ran over him as he lay between tracks He died at 1 am Wednesday in Toronto from chest injuries and a mangled face His home was Wellsburg and coroner Foster will hold an inquest
John Reynolds of this city suffered painful burns at the Woodlawn plant of the Alliquippa mill in Pennsylvania on Tuesday at 1 30 p m. His presence of mind helped him escape a more serious fate as he rolled off red hot plates after slipping on the tables. He was taken to South Side Hospital in Pittsburg with burns on the chest right hand and arm. His wife and Mr Reynolds were notified at the hospital.
Major Sweeney dies leaving a mark on the town and post office with his efficient public service. He was handsome in appearance and physique, well known on the streets for his cheery greeting and hearty handshake, and his loss will be regretted by all, especially patrons of the post office.
Baltimore June 10. Alton B. Parker favored for temporary chairman by arrangements committee. Parker backed by Boss Murphy of Tammany Hall. Woodson reports 46 delegate contests as plans form to push a defeated candidate into second place on the national ticket. Proposals include Clark with Wilson or Gaynor, Wilson with Clark or Harmon, Harmon allied with Underwood, and Underwood backed for a running mate by Harmon or a western progressive. Champ Clark camp set in Emerson Hotel under Senator Stone. Prominent arrivals include Senator Bankhead, Hy Perry Belmont, A. Mitchell Palmer, and James Hamilton Lewis. Numerous Wilson supporters display hats reading Win with Wilson.
In Chicago on June 19, temporary chairman Mr. Root delivered a keynote urging Republicans to unite behind the party nominee. He framed the convention as deciding leadership, platform adoption, and the party’s fitness to govern through disciplined support and loyalty, calling on members to set aside differences for the common cause.
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