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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
2
A clipped editorial fragment argues the United States shows unpreparedness for defense amid border tensions and warns that wartime actions at Vera Cruz harmed the nation. It recalls Wilson’s May 9 1915 pledge for careful dealings with Germany and notes ongoing strikes for an eight hour workday across trades.
A cogent argument contends that Ashes would create a vacancy, enabling Mr. Wilson to appoint another Brandeis to the Supreme Bench.
Dr Wiley notes he prescribed sugar for Harvard tball, but Yale has not won a game since. The sugar Wicke from Woodrow Wilson era won’t have the same impact.
A census bulletin shows Steubenville manufacturing capital rising from 18.424 million to 19.387 million between 1909 and 1914 while East Liverpool investment slipped from 7.988 million to 6.593 million. The report highlights regional shifts in industrial finance in the period.
Nebraska secretary of state rules Bryan is a Democrat for the Democratic primary. The dispute centered on his eligibility and the party designation, with officials confirming his status as a Democrat after contested claims about a non Democrat method.
In the Senate the rural credits bill proposes a cadre of employees for land banks not covered by civil service. The measure mirrors past Democratic efforts to build political patronage and a reserve bank style political machine.
The text suggests a split opinion in Gol y regarding a German promise and argues the government must acknowledge the public stance. It asserts that even the Kaiser faces internal limits and that the note was likely intended for reading in Germany and comprehension in America.
After the primaries Democratic groups face a sober phase as voters delivered a clear defeat. Analysts ask how they will adapt their strategy, what rhetoric will be used, and what resources will be marshaled for the looming general election battle.
The State Journal endorses Woodrow Wilson for the Republican nomination. It also notes Henry Wolfe, brother of Robert Wolfe, associated with a $10,000-a-year role in the national reserve banking system, as part of the commentary.
The report notes Judge Taggart runs the insurance department smoothly, with automatic efficiency. It praises him as an excellent official who secures large tasks and avoids petty bickering, marking his proven leadership.
A fragment from a political notice shows the Democratic State Committee voicing support for the Underwood Tariff Bill and claiming it substantially contributed toward vastly improved times. The text mentions approval of Wilson and offers a prize of a red apple for each instance of the phrase.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines political maneuvering in Nevada with references to the Democratic majority and campaign actions. It mentions candidates and seat action, hinting at broader national political dynamics and the forties era context.
The text discusses a tariff measure affecting cattle imports and free parts for live cows, with mentions of machinery duties and underwood. It is a fragmented, unclear excerpt reflecting debate over duties and exemptions. The writing is garbled but centers on trade policy and livestock imports.
The Senate contemplates introducing a cloture rule to curb debate as Republicans harden stance on legislation. Debate delays blamed on Democratic strategy mirror House tactics, critics say, while supporters argue it is needed to prevent endless procrastination.
Mrs. Robert Love died on May 3 1916 in Charleston West Virginia at an advanced age. Born Mary Ann Dougherty she was a Steubenville native who lived with daughter Lillie Freudenberger and family. She was a longtime First M E Church member and left behind three grandsons, a granddaughter, and several siblings. Her remains will be returned to Steubenville for interment beside her husband in Union Cemetery.
Mrs Melissa Harmon Workman widow of Thomas Workman died at her home on the farm near Annapolis on Wednesday May 3 1916 at 4 00 PM aged 92. She came from the Harmon pioneer family and lived in Steubenville before moving to Amsterdam then to the country. Survived by her children George Ida and Retta she was a longtime M E church member and beloved for kindness. Her brother Rufus Harmon and two sisters Mrs Mary Workman and Mrs Lou rest also survive. Genealogical connections include P James Workman a nephew and Thomas Walker a grandnephew.
John Melvin Culver, 65, longtime Steubenville resident and bricklayer, died at his North Street home Sunday May 7 1916 after a three year illness. Born in Atwater Ohio he was married twice and left eight children, five living. He belonged to Heptasaphs Bricklayers union and United Presbyterian church and was respected in the community. His first wife Sarah Butterfoss of Paris PA died earlier.
Mrs Malinda Welshans widow of Noah Welshans a longtime Brilliant resident died at her home Monday May 8 1916 at 530 am aged 83 84 She leaves three daughters and two sons Mrs Albert Jackson Brilliant George Welshans Hollidays Cove Ellen Emma and Louis at home Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1030 am from her home Interment in Brooke Cemetery Wellsburg West Virginia Friends invited.
Mael Hnn informs Mrs George Miller of the death of her father Samuel Hepburn at Pine Creek Farm near Grand Bay Alabama. Born January 30 1850 in Ayrshire Scotland he died of heart failure. He married Rachel McKibbon who died 1916 leaving no children. He leaves Mrs George Miller who was raised as an infant and mourns his loss with friends extending sympathy.
Eliza Morrow McMillen widow of Jackson McMillen died May 4 1916 at the Jeddo old home after a brief illness aged 81 She lived with son Scott Meillen at Costonia had visited Samuel and family at the old home survived by three sons Samuel Scott and Frank McMillen out of eight children Funeral and church ties noted with faith and fortitude in loss of five children
Elinor Marguerita Zende aged one year four months died at the family residence 1148 Lincoln avenue after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Lulu and Charles Zende. body date not provided.
Stella May Holman infant daughter of Fred and Eva Wright Holman died at her grandparents 806 Prospect Avenue on a Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 aged nine months. This is the third death in the home within one week. Funeral will be Saturday afternoon at 1 30.
Americo Diloreto of Mingo Junction died at Gill hospital after a brief illness at age two years nine months. Barta Rocko, son of Toba and Berta Rocko, died at home at 119.
The country’s press remains divided on the German note. Some papers call it a grave setback while others see it as insufficient but avoid a definite break. The Philadelphia Record notes the note’s conditional concessions do not meet the government’s demands.
The Berlin communication fails to fully meet American war policy, offering a conditional surrender based on premises that have not been discussed. Even friends of Germany doubt complete compliance, and the president’s party remains cautious about the note’s terms.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports that Germany has made concessions in line with American demands but stresses the concessions are conditional. It notes the difficulty lies in assigning responsibility if a breach occurs.
In Oklahoma City dispatch the Times notes that Germany’s answer is seen as either a genuine shift or only a temporary move, but it does not satisfy the American government’s demands outlined in the ultimatum. The article emphasizes the unsettled tone of the response and the likelihood of continued pressure.
A terse editorial fragment condemns Germany and its government as unworthy and mockery or bold defiance, reflecting sharp rhetoric about national stance and state authority. The text cites serious consideration by the addressed government and hints at unresolved tension.
The text urges Mr. Wilson to sever relations with the imperial government without delay, insisting the recall of Gerard and Bernsteig’s dispatch must be done at once. These steps are described as imperative and possibly just the beginning of further actions.
The Cleveland article notes cautious optimism that German replies offer temporary peace, but stresses the situation remains tense and future harmony is not assured.
Today President Wilson and his advisers weigh a crucial choice as a note written largely for German readers surfaces. The document’s tone and content raise questions about possible paths for future negotiations and the implications for U.S. diplomacy.
Ohio State Journal notes Germany’s reply to President Wilson’s demand falls short of wartime expectations. It emphasizes Wilson’s peaceful stance despite mounting pressure for assertive action, framing him as a man of peace rather than a war man.
A New York Herald piece quotes a commentator arguing President Wilson may choose two paths amid U S German tensions. One is to justify action, the other to wait, with the outcome tied to Germany ending its submarine campaign which the piece deems unlikely. The piece suggests the break between the nations is inevitable and may come soon.
The New York Staats Zeitung reports that Germany yielded one of its strongest weapons the submarine against enemy commerce at the requests of the U S president. The piece frames it as a great diplomatic victory for Wilson and a settlement of a major international difficulty, noting the administration’s satisfaction.
A World article argues any German offer to form an alliance with the United States to break Britain's blockade is unthinkable. It asserts such an alliance would stain US honor and insists Germany must yield only to law, not for any barter gains.
A fragmented excerpt discusses varying interpretations of capability, noting occasional gruffness in tone and the irritation evident behind it. The text signals evaluation of demeanor and public perception of the subject.
A garbled OCR text includes jumbled phrases about Susan, W. J. Lampton, and random proverbs. It mentions Haiti unemployment, Carranza, Villa, and a submarine comparison, with a dead Ohio man and a quip on damages. The content is disjoint and lacks a single cohesive news event or identifiable persons beyond scattered names.
The passage notes German attacks on hill 304 and suggests they are performing above 300 batting. It states the president may adopt watchful waiting regarding Germany over submarine pledges.
A remark notes that a woman's face, while a source of fortune in society, may also serve as a profitable asset for a local druggist, implying commercial value beyond social judgment.
Germany raises a question about ethical boundaries in warfare as it weighs whether torpe logic or deliberate starvation of noncombatants constitutes a war crime. Officials seek clarity on intent, legality, and humanitarian limits amid ongoing conflict discussions.
A reflective remark notes that a girl's blushes often signal pleased vanity rather than true modesty, suggesting social vanity shapes perceived modesty.
The latest German communication, though lengthy and unsatisfactory to some, did not come with any sketches or drawings accompanying the message. The absence of illustrations stood out amid the otherwise dense and detailed correspondence.
A Minnesota woman creates a keyhole that barks when a husband forgets the key eleven times, triggering an alarm for a rescue expedition. The device uses a doglike bark to signal a security breach and prompt assistance.
Report claims forty women in masculine dress were taken prisoner in Dublin. The incident suggests Irish suffragettes faced immediate crackdown as militant activists face detention amid ongoing tensions.
A quip frames the stock exchange as a place where a man trades a stock of money for a stock of experience. The dialogue presents a parental lesson on value and growth in a concise proverb-like exchange.
Abuse and slander boost fame for some figures while others fade from attention. The text notes that being ignored can be more damaging to a politician’s standing than outright attacks, highlighting the paradox of public perception and popularity.
A speaker vents frustration over a persistent talker who keeps talking even after being given the chance to speak last. The remark highlights politeness and the social friction of interrupted conversations.
A physician recommends women with indigestion to walk on all fours as animals do. Those with corns and bunions may be allowed to walk on their hands.
A box social will be held at Bray's school house one mile from Cos tonia on Thursday May 1. Everyone is invited to attend.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a spring medicine to keep bowels active and regulate the liver. It claims a clear, healthy complexion by cleansing the blood and bowels, with price 25 cents at the druggist.
The advertisement warns that only Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is genuine and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It cautions readers about imitations and substitutes and urges insistence on Foley's.
The document notes a decree dated July 7 involving a defendant accused of extreme cruelty and abuse toward his spouse. It requests temporary alimony and a bar on the defendant’s interference with the plaintiff or her property, plus exclusion from any interest in her inherited real estate.
Alex Karowski 21 and Waladryia Codsiasg 19 of Yorkville. Andy Crackike 22 of Pittsburgh Pa 23 and Agna Voyteon 19 of Steubenville. Donato Datiole 42 and Donato Piqula 38, both of Steubenville.
Louis Moranko named administrator of the estate of John Moranko. An election of widower was filed in the estate of Mary J. Darrah.
A May 5 1916 recital at Hill Church under Pleasant Hill grange drew poor attendance due to bad weather. The event featured fine speaking and music, and those at home missed a rewarding performance.
Spring fever is not always a joke. If you feel dull and sluggish or suffer backache, rheumatism or stiff joints it may indicate kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as prompt aids to health by Beall and Steele.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain with claims of rapid relief and increased comfort through improved circulation. A testimonial from James S. Ferguson of Philadelphia credits one application with relief, noting space limits prevent longer history. The product costs 25 cents at druggists.
An old advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a laxative candy to treat intestinal worms in children. It advises scolding less, offering nourishing food, outdoor exercise, early bedtimes, and watching stools while continuing lozenges for a claimed cure at 25 cents from druggists.
Painful bladder weakness and backache signal kidney trouble according to a Carmi Illinois resident Henry Rudolph. He reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and says he now sleeps all night. Beall & Steele.
A truncated advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it with 5c to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets Beall and Steele listed.
A Covington Kentucky resident credited Foley's Honey and Tar for easing her neighbor's child's cough after a couple of doses. The testimonial, attributed to Mrs. Redkamp of 2404 Herman St, highlights the remedy's perceived effectiveness as a reliable cough aid sold by Beall & Steele.
A Cedar Grove reader Anna Hawn praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best liver pill, noting they do not cause nausea or griping and act freely on the liver. The ad recommends use for constipation, bloating, sour stomach, gas, bad breath, and irregular bowel action. Beall & Steele.
Pain from bruises and overexertion during cleaning is eased by Sloan's Liniment. Apply to sore spots, rub lightly, and soon pain leaves. A user praises it as worth its weight in gold. Keep a bottle on hand for soreness neuralgia and bruises. 25¢ at druggists.
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