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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
A reflective column praising a cheerful, helpful man who lifts others, sees good in people, and offers steady optimism. It weaves aphorisms and social commentary, noting fame and public figures, and ends with musings on opportunity and politics.
The notice suggests Col Bryan may push himself into a right-hand role rather than presidency. It argues that idleness is not confirmed by action and that lively talk does not prove success among the bees.
The remark contrasts a subdued mood with the idea that distance softens perception of a 4-year prison term. It suggests some live to seventy-five while others waste fifty, trading years for nights, implying a bitter humor about life and punishment.
Fragmentary remark notes that many people claim to be best at tasks while many others could do them better, suggesting a ironic view on self-promotion and competence.
A philosophical remark asserts that a person who dedicates energy and enthusiasm to the pursuit of truth lacks time or inclination for the small minded behavior of bigots, framing truth seeking as a bulwark against prejudice.
A Boston man buys six full blooded bull pups for twenty thousand dollars while his wife’s shopkeeper issues a monthly will. A scientist notes brains are needed to worry. The piece laments dwindling churchgoers who once cried amen and glory to God and asks if they have joined the majority in the Promised Land.
The report contrasts prior claims of life essentials for Adrianople residents with a later statement that they have had no food since October. It also criticizes General Sherman for not being harsh enough in his wartime definitions.
Juxtaposing humor with history, the piece notes Colonel Bryan’s growth into a leading secretary of state. It comments on his long, sidelined pursuit of politics since 1896 and his enduring reputation, while poking fun at editors frequently needing quick facts and the bets that follow.
AN INDIGNANT CITIZEN of Mt. Pleasant Ohio writes that anti cigarette efforts in the general assembly face mockery from thirteen judiciary committee members. He praises Senator Dollison of Hocking for courage to push the bill and urges voters to hold their legislators to higher moral and civic standards.
Malcol M Newburn 28 of Unionport weds Hilda M Simmons 22 of Steubenville Frank James 23 weds Isofi Ssori 22 of Steubenville Peter Stefan 25 weds Mrs Forsea Codrea 20 of Steubenville
Columbus reports Senator Moore's bill to move $2000 from Jefferson county funds to the Stanton Monument Association for Morgan Raid markers and Fort Steuben, while Gilson's measure exempts small towns from primary election costs. Governor Cox signs bills expanding tax law scope, reforming penalties, and leaving capital punishment on the books. A labor commission bill aims to save $10,000 yearly and empower inquiry into labor troubles, with mixed votes on related measures. Estate and probate items are noted along with various final accounts and appraisals.
Estate proceedings show W C Brown named as administrator for Constantino Bernarie estate with bond filed. Real estate offered for sale, new appraisal ordered. various estates report final accounts, executors appointed, or deposits and inventories filed. Juvenile case Ewate of Andrew Grossman rehearing granted to allow return to parents amid probate actions.
De J T Shultz suffered painful bruises after his auto was struck by a Pan Yandle engine at Logan street crossing Sunday morning. He could not hear the engine. the car was wrecked as it was just leaving the rails. He escaped with minor injuries and a narrow brush with death.
Lin Washington was arrested after he assaulted Bud Howard at a saloon and pool hall on Guedes night. Officer Mercer arrested Red Onion saloon keeper for Sunday selling. Police raided illegal poker rooms on North Fourth and Water streets, arresting several in fictitious-name incidents as deputies patrolled the Talcum Powder district.
About 25 Chester plant workers at American Sewer Pipe Works walked out Tuesday after deeming their pay raise unequal to Toronto district wages. Superintendent M. P. Edwards called the strike an erroneous impression, offered wage rectification, and warned he would replace unsettled workers if they did not return. Strikers, not affiliated with a union, planned a committee visit to the downriver to verify conditions and hold a meeting to discuss the issue.
The Farmers' Short Course runs at the Bethany College experimental farm and Oglebay Agricultural hall. Lectures began Tuesday and end Friday. A cattle judging contest involving eighty cows from Guernsey Isle was held with about one hundred attendees, and top judges will win two prizes. Lectures by Prof. Hitt and Profs Cook and Alderman drew an audience of about two hundred, with talks on fertilizers.
Prof Alderman spoke on orchard renovation and canker worm treatment noting these issues were unknown in West Virginia. He was followed by Prof Cook and C Gist on storing selecting and testing seed corn. Gist said dry seed corn before freezing prevents germination problems. Twenty two dollars in prizes today for best corn samples judged by Prof Cook. exhibits at Oglebay hall.
Harry Nellis Pauline Clements Frank Losee and Florence Polk, four East Liverpool youths, tried to obtain Jefferson county licenses in Steubenville but failed as brides were non residents. They traveled to Wellsburg and were married by Rev Holmes of the First Presbyterian Church. Nellis is a Steubenville visitor. brides are daughters of local residents. The secret wedding drew congratulations.
Garry Levan, long time superintendent of the La Belle Iron Works blast furnace, is named general manager by President Crawford. A wage rise for all but tonnage men, effective February 1, mirrors United States Steel increases, ranging 10 to 15 percent. Twenty four skilled furnacemen strike for two days over the raise, while some workers kept higher pay. police guard the plant amid ongoing picketing.
A man finds John Tuchera hanged on a tree in the Nelson farm woods two miles from Bellaire shortly after 6 pm Friday. Coroner Myers is notified and investigates as authorities and relatives plan to join the semi centennial Morgan raid celebrations across multiple towns, tracing the capture route through Wintersville and Salineville.
Scene of the affair shows the body moved to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Coroner Myers will hold an inquest. The deceased, about six years old, had lived with his son on a Belmont County farm. He likely took the act in a fit of despair driven by long illness and waning health.
Frank Rungo and Bessie Volpe faced United States Commissioner Finley after detaining Hattie Hall aged 16 aboard an Italian jet on Kilgore street. Rungo posted 3000 dollar bond and Volpe 1000 dollars for a grand jury action. Prosecution alleges witness tampering linked to the disappearance of Martha Snyder. Sheriff Huscroft’s raid on five houses of ill fame in Talcum Powder district yielded men and women with fictitious names, all sent to Squire Campbell's court.
George Parr a former Alexander Transfer Co employee was arrested in Toronto after unlawfully removing two horses in broad daylight. He rode the first horse to Cadiz before another man exposed the crime. Parr denied a sale attempt, then seized a second horse and rode to Toronto where police recovered the animal and detained him. Alexander reported the loss after being alerted while at Wellsburg.
North Third Street will host a dedication ceremony for the new Salvation Army barracks on March 16 with prominent Salvation Army officers in attendance to officiate.
An auspicious project has completed a new two story brick building costing 1000 with a 225 seat auditorium on the first floor and a five room hot bath suite on the second. A relief storage building centers the lot for stocking supplies. The property, valued at 18000, includes barracks and another nine room brick house on Third street and a two story frame house on Lake Erie avenue. The new building is heated and lighted by modern lines.
Woman E Wilson, a Cleveland arrival, told the mayor’s office today that last night three Italians held him up in the city. They forced him to strip to his underclothes and shoes and gave him old junk to wear at gunpoint.
Coroner Herb filed verdicts on three inquests. Chas E Willard killed February 21 in a Pan Handle rear end freight wreck at New Alexandria. Accident blamed on fog with no warning torpedoes flagged. Lina Lawantia died February 24 from grippes. Mike Serbin died February 24 from pneumonia.
A new well on the Misses Millers farm at Beech Bottom, four miles below Wellsburg, is reported to produce over 3.6 million cubic feet of gas daily with an initial pressure of 150 pounds to the square inch. The Home Oil company, mainly Wellsburg men, plans another hole on Dr M W Glass farm three miles away amid rising leasing activity.
The article criticizes officials using partisan power to influence appointments as seen in the Belknap incident. It questions the fairness of declaring guilt before trial and notes partisan pressures shaping Probate Court choices under Governor Cox. Four candidates are named as potential appointees.
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