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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
1
Columbus May 18 Reports say Representative George Nye faced bribery charges with demurrers by his lawyers arguing the indictment misstates the required influence. The case paused until 2 pm for briefing and could push trial to next week if the demurrer fails.
Columbus May 18 announcement states Joseph Bishop who served seventeen years on the State Board of Arbitration will be succeeded by D. H. Sullivan of Coshocton. Sullivan is president of the Ohio Federation of Miners. Bishop is a Republican and Sullivan a Democrat.
Washington reports that publication of the arbitration treaty terms with France and Great Britain shows national stances on peace with the United States. Diplomats note any nation may seek a similar treaty by asking. Attention focuses on Japan’s response after its protest of friendliness to the U S and whether it will begin talks.
The Ohio attorney general’s office believes the U S Supreme Court ruling ordering Standard Oil to dissolve will settle long pending state cases to oust the Standard from the Ohio Oil Company Solar Refining Company and Buckeye Pipe Company. Attempts to move trials in Ohio have failed for five years.
On a record hot May day in Chicago heat brought two deaths and many prostrations as the city faced extreme temperatures.
At a May conference in New York John J. Kirby Sr. of Dayton D president of the National Manufacturers Association and other officers pledged to defend libel suits filed by the International Typographical Union president Lynch seeking 100000 damages over resolutions accusing the union of dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building
Congress turns its attention to antitrust measures as lawmakers push trust legislation. Leader Mann lauds Democratic Speaker amid ongoing debate. Some dissatisfaction lingers over the Supreme Court decision on corporate power.
Senate moved to elect a president pro tempore with no result reported. Reed Brown and Cullom introduced Sherman anti trust amendments. Tariff board delivered a report on wood pulp and print paper. House leaders debated committees with Mann praising Champ Clark as presidential potential and Republicans backing him for minority posts. Padgett proposed raising naval attaches to match foreign ranks. at embassies the naval tache would hold captain rank and allegations of commander level.
Columbus May 18 There is rising tension as the Ohio legislature faces bribery indictments. Prosecutor Turner vows to pursue the probe with the grand jury, naming Representatives Evans Nye and Lowry as indicted for bribery. The immunity committee plans to call witnesses before the May 31 adjournment.
The Washington text of the proposed US Britain arbitration treaty is published in summary. It expands arbitration to all internationally justiciable differences, sends others to a commission, and delays findings for diplomatic settlement. The draft seeks Hague arbitration where possible and invites other nations to negotiate similarly.
Steubenville Commandery led the great parade in Wheeling with nearly a hundred knights and Patton’s band. The Intelli gencer notes their imposing display though ineligible for prizes as a non West Virginia commandery. Western commanderies from Parkersburg to Morgantown attended with officers, ladies, and receptions at Fort Henry club.
In Washington on May 18 senators from both parties urge immediate action to amend the Sherman anti trust act. Senators Jones Culberson and Reed introduced bills to negate the Standard Oil decision by declaring contracts combinations and conspiracies illegal and redefining restraints of trade across states with foreign ties.
Mrs Taft wife of the President recovers from a nervous breakdown enough to return to Washington. She is accompanied by Miss Helen Taft.
The weather section notes fair conditions throughout Ohio with continued warmth. Thunder showers expected in extreme north tonight or Friday, otherwise dry and mild across regions.
The Woman's National Board of Foreign Missions gathers in the Methodist Protestant Church for a two day session. Committees on Foreign and Extension Work and others are named. Treasurer reports raise 16430.56 for Yokohama and China. Rev. Miller speaks at Thursday's anniversary with a sermon on missionary duty.
Krank Foutz, driver for Central Supply Co., narrowly escaped serious injury when his wagon was backed into by a train crossing Washington street on Wednesday afternoon. The wagon was crushed, but Foutz reportedly escaped unharmed despite the perilous collision.
A wagon crossed the tracks but the train halted before collision as the horses bolted past. One horse lost a shoe and escaped injury after breaking the double trees. The wagon backed onto the track briefly before the warning gates rose and signals cleared.
In Springfield Illinois on May 18 a resolution was favorably reported to the Senate urging the United States Senate to reopen its investigation into the Lorimer Senate election. The resolution rests on evidence gathered by the State Senate's recent inquiry.
A public meeting in the Council Chamber at 7:45 pm features J. N. Chester of Pittsburg discussing filtered water for Steubenville. He outlines local filtration needs, costs, and the city’s plan to hire an expert engineer, with typhoid and mortality figures cited to justify rapid action.
Ohio will host its fifty second State Sunday School convention in Dayton June 6 7 and 8 drawing more than 20000 delegates and visitors. Twelve specialists Cobern Hamlin McElfresh Lincoln Blake Kilpatrick Brown Welshheimer Carpenter Woelfkin and others will lead programs with E O Excell and pianist Roper directing music at Memorial Hall. Special train rates apply from Ohio points with programs available May 15 from the Ohio Sun School Association Columbus.
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