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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
2
Louisville and Nashville rail shops cut hours systemwide
Across the Louisville and Nashville network and other lines, shops are reducing operating hours. An announcement states that no workers will be laid off until July, with the potential for further adjustments as the scale of hardship effects crews and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville
Petition Signatures Spur Cox Attacks Unsubstantiated Claims
The piece accuses Governor Cox of pressuring for signatures to mislead Republicans and extend his influence through a vast network of 10,000 office holders. It frames petitions as a political trick and warns voters about the alleged manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Republicas
Brown Knitting Co says orders scarce amid Underwood tariff
From Philadelphia the Brown Knitting Co reports no new orders since the Underwood tariff act. They say mills are operating only due to existing pre law orders, with no demand for cotton lisle or mercerized goods. Silk orders remain, as tariff does not affect them, but overall business would close without these.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Knitting Co
Philadelphia
Howe
Germany
Governor Cox Sought By Both Sides For Re election
State capital chatter says Gov Cox has managed a balancing act between wet and dry interests during the campaign. If he is re elected analysts expect him to renew his two years ago stance between workers and capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Cox
Eagy
Tariff Criticized By Knit Goods Leaders In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia last week 1100s owners presidents and reps of major knitting schemes denounced the new tariff as the main cause of general trade depression. Charles Leippe, president, urged American manufacturers to unite, enter politics, and elect tariff supporters while sidelining opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Leippe
Association
Governor’s push for central control harms local governance
The text argues that state concentration in local affairs undermines liberty and happiness. It criticizes Gov Cox for focusing on executive control and humanities legislation, claiming a steady hand and local autonomy better serve government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Cox
Stea Hhman
Tax Commission politics clouding tax administration
The piece argues that taxation and expenditure require political neutrality, yet the Ohio State Tax Commission appears to act as a campaign bureau for the governor’s reelection. It notes a similar partisan influence at the state Workmen's Compensation board, urging fairness in public administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration of Justice
Ohio State Tax Commission
Randolph Walton Leads Ohio Progressives in Shakeup
A few days after Randolph Walton called the Demosthenes of the Ohio Bull Moosers a reformist, only four Progressives remained in the Franklin County Progress Organization. Thirty four township members of the county central committee resigned in a mass departure. Reasons cited include no current complaint against the Republican party, not intending to leave the party permanently, and disgust at Walter Brown’s bowstern and his deal with Gov. Cox to sell out the Progressive party for offices, reducing it to a Democratic Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Walton
Ohio Bull Moosers
Franklin County Progress Oganization
Count Central Committee
Republican Party
Walter Brown
Bowstern
Cox
Progressive Party
Democratic Aid Society
London Made Suits From Philadelphia Measurements
The latest development offers suits tailored in London using measurements taken in Philadelphia with a guarantee of delivery no later than 28 days after order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philadelphia
London tariff cuts threaten American mills and clothing trades
The text notes reduced tariffs on err and clothing allow London to undersell American weavers and tailors cutting employment in mills and factories. It cites English workers earning less than half American wages and reports April pig iron production at 42,260,955 tons, a drop from March, with first four months totals and blast furnace counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sugar Industry in Louisiana Faces Severe Postwar Struggles
The Louisiana Planter warns the sugar sector is worse off than after the Civil War, with prospects vanished and credits unraveling as planters battle the current crisis. The Picayune adds the tariff shock is crippling, condemning truck farming as impractical for marketing excess sugar land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New Orleans Picayune
Cox Fool Laws Nuisance Petition Rule Cussed
The discussion centers on Cox fool laws and the petition nuisance as a preliminary in primary nominations. It notes a misunderstanding and argues that the 2 percent statewide signatory threshold overrides county totals, allowing signatures from any combination of counties to meet the requirement.
Was It Worth It Mr Vestal Cries For Viewers Polemics
Mr H E Vestal collected from the state 129.93 for board during 17 days attending the movies in Cleveland. He spent six dollars in one day and slept in a three dollar bed. Several editors criticized him but editors are reminded that the people now rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Vestal
Moving Picture Sensors
Cleveland
Bigelows
Cox
People Now Rule
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Tax assessment increases praise from state spenders
The Cox press bureau relays exultant notes to newspapers as an announced 4 tax increase is applied yet the state tax commission confirms levies will match last year. Increased valuations will raise funds for spenders. Rejoicing follows under the common people's rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Press Bureau
State Tax Commission
Prohibition Vote Dodging Impacts Democratic Standing
The Democratic caucus delays the Hobson resolution on national prohibition, a retreat viewed as cowardly and likely to cost Democrats seats in Congress. Wet and dry district representatives face tough explanations, leaving the issue to loom in the fall campaign and giving Progressives in Ohio a lever to attract city Democrats unhappy with Governor Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Congress
Ohio
Ciry Democrats
Cox
Why Taft Did It Why Taft did it in recognition debate
Democratic editors compare Wilson’s stance to Taft over Huerta. Huerta’s rise and Madero’s murder occurred just weeks before Wilson took office, and Taft avoided a quick decision for the incoming administration. A week after the assassination reports remained conflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Huerta
Taft
Madero
Democratic Senate candidates clash in biographical attacks
The piece notes John H. Clarke as Vanderbilt general counsel with Chauncey Depew, identifies him as a Palmer Buckner leader in Ohio, and cites his vote with Murphy for Parker as Baltimore convention chairman, signaling intra party conflicts and contested qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John H. Clarke
Chauncey Depew
Vandesbilt Railroads
Palmer and Buckner
Ohio
Murphy
Parker
Baltimore
Kinley’s Campaign Manager and Finley Controversy
The text alleges political maneuvering around Wm. L Kinley’s campaign team. It claims Finley was promised the oil inspectorship but was reassigned after an accounting probe under Harmon. Harmon later rehired Finley for a subsequent campaign, suggesting a pattern of political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinney
Wm. L Kinley
Qov Hamman
Finley
Harmon
Patueon
Con
Governor’s Threat Sparks Tax Plan Debate in Counties
The governor warns taxpayers of indignation meetings unless budget rates drop, while budget commissioners certify levy limits. Citizens wonder who bears the blame as Cox’s laws may push higher county taxes through appointed appointees, affecting village councils and boards of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bart
Budget Commission
Cox
Hogan’s Senate Bid Driven by State Salary Advantage
Timothy Hogan leverages public funds to run his campaign, drawing a $6,500 annual salary while on the stump. Opponents must finance headquarters and publicity from their own payrolls, with staff paid $3,000 to $5,000 yearly for political work rather than legal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Hogan
Timothy
Hogan
Surely He Can Reelect Himself
State Auditor Donahey claims the Highway Department will control at least 3.6 million from automobile registrations and road taxes next year with unclear spending limits. The Cincinnati Tribune notes a 1.262 million unexpended balance, totaling about 4.882 million for Governor Cox to direct at will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahey
State Highway Department
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Cox
Wernes Law and McKinley Commission Bill Dispute
In a district tax assessors address Gov Cox claimed the Warnes law mirrors the McKinley commission bill. He accused critics of misrepresentation while critics note the McKinley plan favored direct election of township assessors and not governor appointment. Cowden and supporters challenge Cox’s cited McKinley approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipsi Dixit
Cox
Warnes
William McKinley
McKinley
Willam McKinley
Cowden
McKinley Commission
Wright declares inventors must guard knowledge until funding
Orville Wright asserts that any inventor should withhold all invention details from the public and the patent office until securing at least two hundred thousand dollars. He argues the stance reflects both his prestige and lessons from the missteps of notable American inventors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Orville Wright
America
Patent rights and defending inventors against infringement
The passage discusses the patent system, noting that initial claims are thoroughly investigated before issue and the government defends inventors against infringement. It contrasts this with the United States where patents can be obtained with little inquiry, forcing the inventor to defend himself, especially when poor inventors face wealthy challengers. It calls for changes in patent laws to address these imbalances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Beers
Jywentet
Mets Bua
United States
Hinself
Candidates Count Most in State Elections
The Leader asserts that voters select candidates over platforms and that nominating the wrong men undermines party aims. It argues that direct government experiments show party promises count less than proven records, urging Republicans in Ohio to choose carefully for state offices and consider the impact of nominations for senator or governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shore
Ohio
Taxation rhetoric and reform names in a period piece
The Week discusses taxation as burdensome expenses driving hidden property, citing Harmon Smith law and Cox Kilpatrick repeal as shifts in tax policy. It also notes U S stance on Huerta Mexico and Villa reports with executions, and Wilson administration backing rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Week
Journal of Fundamental Democracy
Harmon
Harmon- Smith
The World's Bread Promising Wheat Crop Prospects
Farmers note extraordinary promise in the wheat fields this spring amid official crop outlooks and growing expectations of a strong bread harvest. The report highlights optimism from growers across regions about yields and market impact.
Wheat Promise Brightens Global Market Outlook
The article notes world wheat production now exceeds the United States and other nations, with rising demand as populations grow. It suggests wheat bread consumption increases with improved social conditions, predicting ample supply that would have flooded markets a decade ago. Overall, it portrays a confident, positive business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
America
Night Voyage and Time Lost in Gy Warman
A reflective, fragmentary column by Gy Warman blends poem like imagery of lamps guiding a night journey with musings on death, perception, and celestial mystery. It juxtaposes distant stars with everyday claims about women’s birthdays and a humorous note on peach crops and human error.
Fragmentary 1910s Musings on War, Poetry and Habit
A stream of reflective snippets questions spring poetry amid Mexican war prospects and female suffrage acts. The piece mentions J. P. Morgan, Huerta, and wary financiers while wryly noting small personal foibles and daily rituals such as gardening and smoking.
Parson Asked Groom and Bride Said They Could Change Minds
The article recalls the moment in a wedding rite as the last chance for a free-will change. It contrasts Upton Sinclair's solitary march drawing more attention than General Coxey's seven-man army with a mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Sinclair
General Coxey
Roosevelts and Salt River Plan Parallels Highlighted
The Boston Transcript draws a humorous comparison between two women stepping into a street car on the same step and a river resembling the Salt River in Arizona, noting both are equipped with a Roosevelt plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Roosevelt
Salt River
Arizona
Pennsylvania Senate Preview and Vera Cruz Note
A frail preface predicts the next Pennsylvania senator starting with P with Palmer Pinchot and Penrose as likely candidates. The passage also notes American marines resisting drinking in Vera Cruz amid broader wartime tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Palmer
Pinchot
Penrose
Vera Cruz
Fragmentary OCR Note Leaves Reader Guessing
The readable lines present jumbled phrases and names. It references names like Gaye and Papnianen and hints at a board meeting or event with dates or numbers, but the overall meaning is unclear. The fragment lacks coherent facts to confirm a specific event or outcome.
Real estate transfers span townships and cities in county records
A long list of real estate transfers documents numerous deeds and parcels across Warren, Smithfield, Metes, Grover, Yorkville, and neighboring townships. Names include Piotr Wiereryla, Jarvis, Leech, Hupka, Jones, Barkhurst, May, and many others. Amounts range from $1.00 to $10,000.00, with parcels described as lots, tracts, or square feet in Steubenville and Dillenvale areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piotr Wiereryla
Polish Nazi Alliance Society
Pert Hole
Rickey & Uhquhart
Prank A. Jarvis
Ilbert W. Jenres
Ea. Warren
Joe Wes
Jackwn
Willem White
We Jacksons
D. Warren Townslip
William Leech
John C. Brown
Metes
City
Avery C. Jones
Avra &. Harris
Warren Township
Racies
Gilbert _ Jenree
Bio
Acre
Sarah L. Kore
Andy Schwartz
B. W. Doyle
S. D City
Roy Q Lloyd
William McDowell
Jane McDowell
Welk & Wells
Anna Hupka
Joseph Huptw
Smithfield
William Jackson
W. F Briggs
Jackson
Warren
Mary Hagan
William H Lowe
Mary F. Barkhurst
Lenore E. Graham
Johnston
Zinn Scharlott
William Denechman
Scharlott
Mingo
Martha J. Smith
Richard Evans
Wintersville
George E. Sharp
Willian Leech
R. L. Shackleford
Norman
Grover
Margaret A. Brooks
Charles W. French
David
A. D. Garden
Yorkville
Joseph May
Pearl M. Cozart
Beatty
William Hammond
Anna Marinucci
A. Smithfield
Julia Manifeld
Walter Manifeld
Garretson
S. D. Dillonvale
Watson
Thomasson
Frank T. McClain
Rose D. Culp
Phillips
Toronto
Richard James
Charity Jones
W. A. Seaton
Amsterdam
Shelton S. Criswell
Martha F.thompson
Smithfield Township
Homer Cook
Board of Education
Ross
Dillonvate man held on cruelty charge and non support
William Kimbell was arrested by Constable Campbell on a Squire Scott warrant for cruelty to his wife and non support of his three children. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to six months in the workhouse, a sentence suspended upon promising to provide proper care for his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kimbell
Dillonvate
Campbell
Squire Scott
Kimbell
War Divorce Shillin Suit for Custody and Cruelty
Maud Shillin sues Harry A. Shillin for divorce and custody alleging extreme cruelty, driving her from the home, and beating the child with a rod. Married in Indiana, Pa on July 10, 1800. Mansfield and Merryman, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Shillin
Harry A. Shillin
Indiana
Mansfield & Merryman
Misstatement by killer of farmer Mooney reported in letter
Dan Lee, serving a life term at Moundsville penitentiary for the December shooting of farmer George Money, writes to Chas Patterson of Wellsburg that he has light work and is getting along. He admits one misstatement in his confession about disposing of the gun tied to the shooting, but the statement is not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lee
George Money
Moundsville Penitentiary
Chas. Patterson
Sheriff Patterson
Wellsburg
Mr. Mooney
President abandons push for presidential primary law
The President has abandoned plans to enact a presidential primary law this session. Ohio awaits the working of a senatorial primary law before deciding if a presidential one is desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Woman seeks divorce to remove husband’s name from monument
A Chillicothe woman files for divorce claiming she does not want her husband’s name on a monument connected to their marriage. She reportedly liked seeing his name on checks he provided. The remark about a “woman angel” hints at broader social attitudes reflected in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Censure and Cabinet Choices Stir Democratic Press
Many Democratic newspapers censure the president for appointing and keeping Mr. Bryan in the cabinet. The piece argues that without Bryan’s influence the president would be seen as an ingrate in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Tangled OCR Readout on Ponted Party Event
Fragmentary text lists disrupted words and partial phrases around a Ponted party. No clear persons organizations or dates are readable. The readable bits hint at a social or party context but lack verifiable details for a fuller summary.
Fatal accident at Wheeling corridor bridge breach
A brief, unclear OCR note reports a man instantly killed in an incident near Wheeling involving a feck breaking brea wing and medical teams arriving, with damaged wording obscuring key details such as names, exact location, and cause.
Pomona Grange to Convene in Bloomfield Meeting
Jefferson County Pomona Grange plans a large gathering in Bloomfield on January date with State Master Laylin present. Expected turnout highlighted as a major event for local fraternal and agricultural groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Pomonm Grange
Bloomfield
Jone Tyth
Laylin
Had a Preference Revived by the Gareme
Fragmentary text mentions Higan and criminals. unclear context. No clear people, places, or events to anchor a full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gareme
Higan
Case Settled in Rodman vs La Belle Works Dispute
The case of Lady Rodman against La Belle over disputed works has been settled. Terms undisclosed, with both parties reporting closure of the matter. The ruling follows negotiations aimed at finalizing intellectual property and compensation aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Rodman
la Belle For Works
Wheeling man sentenced for abusing horse
A Wheeling man received six months in jail after witnesses testified he attacked a horse with a mattock, inflicting 21 wounds on the animal’s hip, a punishment seen by some as fitting the crime given the brutality observed.
Severe Operation For Injured Eye In City Hospital
Lloyd Martin, who sustained a recent right eye injury, underwent surgery at City Hospital in which the pupil was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Martin
City Hospital
Caesarian delivery reported at City Hospital
A Caesarian operation was performed at City Hospital on Saturday, yielding a healthy child. It marks the hospital's fourth such delivery this period, reflecting a delicate and intricate procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Marriage Licenses Listed For Jovan Pjevac and Ann Dragnovich
The record shows Jovan Pjevac aged 24 and Ann Dragnovich aged 18 of Steuben ville as a couple. Also listed is Erle B. De Normandie aged 2 from Washington Ohio and Viola M Horne aged 19 of Mingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jovan Pjevac
Ann
Dragnovich
Steubenville
Erle B. de Normandie
Washington
Ohio
Viola M Horne
Mingo
Floaters body found in Ohio river near Warwood area
A foreign man was found floating in the Ohio river near Warwood Yesterday afternoon at 2:40 by workers from Wheeling Wall Plaster Company. The body wore an overcoat and showed signs of prolonged water exposure. A small amount of money and foreign writing on a clasp were found. The paper will be translated to identify the man. He will be buried at once if not identified or claimed by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Warwood
Wheeling Wall Plaster Company
White City
South Warwood
Eastern Ohio Patents and Trade Mark Registrations
Patents issued to Eastern Ohio inventors list Franklin E Arndt Gallion for culvert Franklin E Barns Akron receptacle David C Boyd Gallion for culvert three patents John H Burkholder Ashland The Elite Mfg Co Jas K Dalton Waverly hone saw Dwight Gant Cleveland A Wertz Seville lock nut John Hadfield Akron finger cut machine globe two patents Chas B King Marion Steam Shovel Co excavating bucket Gyula Koegis St Clairsville apparatus for sunken vessels Frank L Kryder Akron arti skid means Geo L Mather Akron core Frank W Newton Damnville nut lock Jos B Phillips J A Kaplan Zanesville furnace door closure Henry E Strodecker Enon Pa assigner to C F Adamson East Palestine accelerator Albert E Thompson Aurora railway tie and rail fastener John H Thompson Elyria bracket Art R Tucker Greenwich trousers support Ralph H Upson Goodyear Akron apparatus for heating gasbags in balloons Chas FE Campbell Ashland water bottle syringe bag or similar article Geo C Worthington Worthington Ball Co Elyria playing ball Trade mark registration The Styron Beges Co Newark foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Ohio
H. E. Dunlap
Wheeling
W. Va
Patent Office
Franklin E. Arndt
Gallion
Gallion Iron Works
Franklin E. Barns
Akron
David C. Boyd
Gallion Trot Works
John H. Burkholder
Mfg. Co
Ashland
Wit Iack
Jas. K. Dalton
Waverly
Dwight Gant
Cleveland
A. Wertz
Seville
John Hadfield
Hadfield Rubber Co
Globe
Chas
B. King
C. B. Weston
H. E. Roush
L. R. Russell
Marion Steam Shovel Co
Marion
Gyula Koegis
St. Clairsville
Frank L. Kryder
Geo. L. Mather
Core
Frank W. Newton
R. G. Baker
W. Wagner
Damnville
Jos. B. Phillips
J. A. Kaplan
Zanesville
Henry E. Strodecker
Enon
C. F. Adamson
East Palestine
Albert E. Thompson
Aurora
John H. Thompson
Elyria
Art R. Tucker
Greenwich
Ralph H. Upson
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Chas. FE. Campbell
Geo. C. Worthington
Worthington Ball Co
Styron-Beges Co
Newark
Inquest Drops Hints in Paisley Murder Case
Friday night inquest at the Coroner's office yielded no new developments. A colored man found near the scene is not believed involved, while May Cross is urged to speak to clarify the case. Authorities vow to pursue third degree measures to unmask the guilty and restore the city's tarnished name.
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Charles Paisley
May Cross
LaBelle View
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