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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented local page in Steubenville references subscriptions and advertisements from The Herald Printing Co. It discusses mills, politics, and public figures with scattered notes on Columbus, Evansville, and English-German tensions, interwoven with poems and opinion snippets. The incoherent item coalesces around civic life and community concerns.
Columbus May 3 Developments rapid as six steering committee members resign and Nye steps down a new committee forms and a push grows to force Speaker Vining out grand jury probes past and present legislators with immunity debates as Rep Greeves Kennedy McDonald and lobbyists are summoned detectives predict more confessions as a fund to defeat an optometry bill is alleged several leaders smash the calendar committee over bribe pressure while Cetone defends himself and labor backs Calvey in resisting resignation
Ohio progressive assemblymen say bribery disclosures will aid progressive bills by removing graft and may handicap Governor Harmon by exposing party corruption. They foresee smoother passage for reform measures as the graft expose rattles the Democratic administration in Columbus.
The administrator of the estate of Samuel Z Alexander, deceased, of Knox township Jefferson county Ohio, has been duly appointed and qualified. Dated this month day of April, 19. James Alexander is the Administrator with J W Jordan as Attorney.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati rules Ohio Railroad Commission exceeded authority by setting coal freight rates. The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad wins injunction, halting the commission from enforcing a 70 cent per ton rate instead of 90 cents for coal from mining district No. 8 to Huron and Cleveland. The ruling implies interstate coal shipments fall under ICC, not local commission, affecting about $500,000 yearly in savings for the railroad.
Los Angeles May 3. Announcement states that when the McNamara brothers are tried for dynamiting the Los Angeles Times, the confession of Orkie McManigal will not be used. District Attorney Fredericks says he has sufficient evidence without McManigal’s confession and they will be prosecuted like the others.
Columbus, May 3. The graft expose in the Democratic legislature highlights annual "milker" bills that advance with good faith but become schemes for crooked legislators due to special interests. Notable cases include the op tometry bill, Crawford coal loss bill, Calvey minor restriction bill, itinerant vendor bill, and the cold storage bill.
John W. Anderson, 57, a police officer at La Belle Iron Works, was run down on mill tracks at 1 45 am while patrolling. The motor and six loaded cars dragged his body about 20 feet, leaving a badly mutilated corpse. He resided on Nicholson Avenue and leaves a wife and three daughters. He had four teen months service at the mill and previously worked at Mingo mill. He was a Presbyterian and highly regarded for integrity and industry.
Robert T. Lincoln cordially accepted an invitation to attend the unveiling of the Stanton statue in Steubenville. The telegram from Jos. B. Doyle and Frank H. Kerr in New York states Lincoln showed great interest and plans to attend during Home Coming week.
The passage notes that corrupt lawmakers are seen as preparing to live without work while local benefactors attempt to double egg production, suggesting an agricultural or political irony in the community.
James Fitchen was arrested yesterday on a wife beating charge after allegedly beating his wife at their North Hill residence. His wife refused to press the charge at arraignment before Mayor Maxwell, leading to Fitchen’s release. It is his second offense with a suspended sentence hanging in justice court. A second North Hill woman filed a similar charge against her husband before the Mayor, likely to be questioned this evening. Also notes dedication plans for the Slavonic Presbyterian Church on Reservoir Hill with a June 4 dedicatory date and a $400 debt remaining, plus a note that ball season opens next Saturday with a Men’s Club game against Richmond and Wabash Park improvements underway.
Wednesday society items report visits by Miss Mary Hammond and Mrs. Mary Miser Webber, moves of J J Dowling to Pittsburgh, charity events by church Missionary Societies, a marriage announcement for Lucile Maxwell and Frank Permar Maxwell, and birthdays and local happenings including Homer C Cook’s Civil War tablet ceremony and remarks by Homer Bates and Andrew Carnegie. Also noted are illness updates, travel to Monongah, and a Young Men's Christian Association social with Mr Bass.
Under Wm Arkley guidance a series of enjoyable selections delighted the audience. A male quartet performed and Walter Dickerson and Mr Bass gave short speeches. The group raised funds to buy a leather upholstered rocker for Mr Bass, presented amid applause, followed by ample ice cream and cake.
A statement argues that a corrupt official should face the harshest penalties available under the law, underscoring calls for accountability and strict consequences for graft. The remark reflects public anger toward official misconduct and the demand for justice.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease colds feverishness constipation teething troubles and headaches. Used by mothers for 22 years these powders never fail sold by drug stores 25 cents. Sample mailed free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
James Murray sheriff of Jefferson County will sell at public auction on Saturday May 13 1911 at 10 oclock at the residence of George Matthews Chestnut Ridge Wells township the piano a new Sallett Davis style L Mahogany No 69079 with steel and scarf highest bidder cash McClave McClave attorneys for plaintiff May 3 12 w Mayb 12
Notice in Steubenville Ohio for the estate of A D Weinstein late of Steubenville township Jefferson county. Dated April 24. MORRIS B Weinstein Fred M Coleman Attorney. 27apr-3rd.
The Dillonvale Presbyterian Church of Dillonvale Ohio petitions Jefferson County Common Pleas Court for authority to encumber real estate. The hearing is set for after May 26 and the filing names W C Brown as attorney for the church.
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