Roeman Gardner Letter Shows Political Friction
A Pittsburg resident Roseman Gardner sent a critical letter to the Herald-Star, which the paper refused to publish. The piece, later published in Lam Might's Gazette, is deemed unsigned and hostile. The Steubenville publication discusses Taft Roosevelt Indiana and Massachusetts politics and the behavior of editors and editors.
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Roseman Gardner
Pittsburg
The
Herald-Star
Lam Might
Garthner
Steubenville, O
Wm H. Taft
Taft
Steubenville
Ohio
Chas. D. Simeral
Folster
Local Politician Seeks Capital From Landslide Defeat
A candidate argues for capital gains from the Democratic landslide defeat, blaming opponents for the loss and noting their votes and solicitations as basis for his claim.
A Noble Deed by Colonel Roosevelt in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts delegation vote shows Roosevelt won eight delegates at-large with Taft ahead by 3600 in preference. Roosevelt opts to respect the will of the people, surrendering the eight delegates to vote for Taft, a self denying act praised as noble and potentially calming political strife.
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Roosevel
Massachusetts
Taft
Roosevelt
Worthwith
Chicago
Ohio State Journal
Rep
Roosevelt Seals Square Deal Public Service Example
A fragmentary excerpt honors Theodore Roosevelt for his public service and adherence to a Square Deal ethos. The text attacks opponents for failing to meet his standards and endorses his clear leadership and legal stance.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Prine
Greek Bearing Gifts in Massachusetts Delegates
A New York World opinion piece argues Roosevelt gains by surrendering eight Massachusetts delegates to Taft, framing it as generous and strategic. It asserts Roosevelt can shape convention control and public perception, while Taft gains nothing substantial despite winning the Massachusetts primary.
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Mr. Taft
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Was it worth while The busy man laid down his pen
A reflective meditation on striving and worth asks if relentless effort yields true reward. The speaker ponders the toll of constant work and sleepless days, wondering whether success and public acclaim justify the personal costs. A solitary hope for family life as the ultimate prize emerges.
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Mermor
Follansbee GOP primary slate and local races outlined
Brooke County GOP organizers set June 4 for Sheriff, Assessor, Prosecuting Attorney, County Commissioner, House of Delegates and Justice of the Peace contests with five Sheriff hopefuls and multiple candidates across offices. Democratic primary May 28. county committee to finalize plans. Opening Ferguson Field game Friday features O P Club against Pittsburg Collegians as Gene Curtis begins debut recruiting drive.
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Brooke County
W.C. McWreath
D. F. Henry
George Patterson
William Abel
Abe Alontgomery
Ed Radcliffe
W. A. Moore
Ed Smith
WM. Werleman
Harrie McCamis
J. W. Clemens
George Wells
House of Delegates
George W. McCleary
W. W. Pilchard
Iustice of the Peace
W. A. Smith
Brown Lattimer
Cross Creek
W. Ro Glass
C.K. Jacob
Wellsburg
Buffalo
Tekets
John Ro Tatlen
John Ralston
Ewing Braydy
Walter Zogg
John A. Brown
R. L. Ramsey
Wiliam Lieblarth
W. T. Linton
G W. Rine
John Ro Elson
Ferguson Field
Follawsbee O. & P
Pittsburg Collegians
iGene Curtis
Curtis
Follansbee News Highlights Local Events And Plans
May 27 is Field Day at Follansbee High School with an athletic program and prizes. A meeting of the Anti-Saloon League led by William Canfield will discuss statewide prohibition in Brooke County at Wellsburg Presbyterian Church. The town council plans a general cleanup, street improvements, and a fenced, flowered Main and Penn corner. Moose outing at Sugar Grove Camp, church attendance gains, and seven Brooke County teacher certificates announced from Charleston.
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Follawsbee High School
Anti-Saioon League
William Canfield
Follansbee
Presbyterian Church
Wellsburg
Brooke County
Methodist Church
Main
Penn Streets
Helen
Lawrence Sheete
Neville Street
Marthe Simpson
Follawsbee Council
Health Board
Loyal Order of Moose of Follansbee
Schwertfeger Farm
Sugar Grove
George
Ery Sunda
Christian Church
Ferry
Steubenvill
Charleston
Follawsbee
Willis Reeder
Cleveland
Caline Mulley
William France
Follansbee O. P
West Middletown
Masons
Follansbe
Moose Lodge
Wallace Theatre
Follansbee Tennis Club
Court actions seek judgments and asset details
Court actions list suits with six figures in damages. Alexander versus Bowman Overly asks for debts and assets. Frazier versus Worley seeks 205.40. Lewis versus Cohen et al. seeks 206.07 and lien details with sale of premiums.
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Alexander
C. C. Bowman
H. S. Overly
G. W. Mackinaw
Cohen
Retirement Presentation For Longtime Pan Handle Employee
Meosgrove, a Pan Handle storehouse worker for six years and railroad veteran for twenty, turned 70 on May 3 and retires with a pension on June 1. Yesterday fellow employees gave a leather combination pocketbook and pass base, inscribed. M Sprague delivered the presentation speech and Moosgrove responded emotionally.
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Meosgrove
Pan Handle
M. \. Sprague
Moosgrove
Holmes named assistant general manager at Wheeling and Lake Erie
Charles N. Holmes has been appointed assistant general manager at the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad with headquarters in Cleveland. Holmes is well known in this city. His wife is Miss Alice May Long of Steubenville.
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Charles N. Holmes
Wheeing & Lake Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Me. Holmes
Alice May Long
Steubenville
Viewers Appointed on Saline Township Road Alterations
County commissioners appointed viewers to assess changes to two state roads requested by Wm. McConnell and others in Saline township. Alexander, Price, and Campbell named as part of the proceedings.
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Wm. McConnell
Saline Township
Messrs. Jas. Alexander
J. B. Price
Chas. Campbell
Martin's Perry Commencement Invites Taft Speaker
The Martin's Perry Commencement Association at their regular meeting appointed a committee to invite President Taft to speak in Martins Ferry during his tour through the sixteenth district next week.
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Martin's Perry
Taft
Martin’s Ferry
16Th
Miners Strike at Gaylord No 2 Mine Over Driver Loss
Miners at the Gaylord No 2 mine walked out yesterday amid a dispute over a driver’s discharge. They demand reinstatement before returning to work, claiming the stable boss ordered the mules removed and the mine foreman then ordered the driver to leave them. Union officials will handle the dispute.
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Gay‘lord No. 2
Miners’ Union
Varieties Show Police Quiet After Saturday
Police matters have been quiet since Saturday with few drunks recorded though many escaped their clutches. On Saturday night two drunks were noted one begging and one fighting. Last night a dead drunk was found in an alley with over five dollars in his clothes indicating Scatter Gang failures.
Local Man Died at Massillon Hospital
Calvin McLaughlin of this city died Monday at Massillon Hospital aged 47. He was a bottle blower by occupation. His remains will be brought here for interment.
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Massillon
Calvin McLaughlin
Massillon Hospital
Senator Creates Fresh Card Etiquette Gaffe
A Kentucky senator in Washington meets a young man who explains in person card etiquette using French phrases. The next day the senator tests him by leaving a card and encounters the prompt reply Sent by a nigger illustrating a racial joke about correspondence practices.
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Kentucky
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
E. P
Woman's Choice: Preference and diamonds spark debate
A Washington Post remark contrasts ideals of refinement with common desire, noting that while elegance is valued, many women reportedly favor a diamond as the preferred symbol of status and appeal. The line underscores enduring fashion standards and social expectations surrounding personal adornment.
Real Estate Transfers Listed Across Bergholz and Nearby Towns
A sequence of property transfers is recorded, detailing buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, and prices. Notable entries include Mary Uf Huber to George 7, Ewing et al, lot 542 La Belle View city for 1.00. John J. McCormick to Anna May Wilson, lot 4 Brillant for 273. and Dohrman J. Sinclair to Lys Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago & L. Ry. Co. for 20000 in city lot 257 Dady's addition. Additional transfers cover Bergholz parcels including 18 000 sq ft to A G Mecbane for 100, Nettie McBane for 600, and other adjoining lots with varied sums.
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Mary Uf. Huber
George
Ewing Et al
la Belle View
City
John J. McCormick
Anna May Wilson
Brilliant
O. E. Bell
Giovanni Rocchi
W. P. Bates
Wayne Township
Elizabeth Zefter
Esther Zefter
Watson & Thomasson
Dillonvale
Angelo Zambotti
Amd
Aobert G. Martin
A. Island Creek
John Powell
Robert M. Sharp
Morgan & Hunter
Irondale
Letitia O’grady
Nettie Mc- Bane
Bergholz
Dohrman J. Sinclair
Lys Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
L. Ry. Co
Dady
Addin City
Albert Price
A. BE. McLaughlin
D. S. Allen
Addi
McLaughlin
Old backwoodsman misfires at oak tree tale
A housekeeping reminiscence recalls a homely fable about a man with heavy eyebrows and brass spectacles who shoots at a supposed wildcat from his cabin door. After multiple shots, his wife reveals the target was merely a bug on his eyebrow, prompting a humorous twist.
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Lincoln
Sally
Joshua
Notice of Altering Road in Jefferson County Ohio
The petition to alter The Unionport and Hopedale Free Turnpike Road will be presented to the Jefferson County Commissioners at the June 4 1912 session. The proposed change begins where the survey leaves the old road and crosses into Samuel Carmen's west tract, proceeding along the old route to the first survey line near Sand Hill. James W Ferguson et al.
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Commissioners
Jefferson County
Ohio
Unionport and
Hopedale Free
Hopedale Free Turnpike
Road Commissioners
Samuel Carmen
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D. A. Hollingsworth
James Davis
J. J. Davis
Folansbee
Wulay
T. E. Cramblett
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