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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
2
A miscellany of political and cultural notes from a bygone era. The piece mixes verse lines with brisk street scenes and reflections on figures like Knox Hughes Beveridge Fairbanks Bryony and Bryony deep. It mentions judicial conventions New Jersey Ohio votes and party dynamics including Roosevelt and the Vatican moving picture permissions.
New York May 29 Rockefeller faced two hour cross examination by Samuel Untermyer in Missouri waters-pierce case aimed at blocking Standard Oil influence. Rockefeller dodged direct answers about proxy voting while defending company unity and his residence details.
Paris May 29 The National Bureau of Vital Statistics reports that in 1911 France experienced 34 869 fewer births than deaths indicating a continuing birth deficit.
Chattanooga Tennessee May 29 Dr R S Sloan longtime scout in the Confederate army under General Braxton Bragg is dead.
The Senate rejected the Cummins steel bill 12 to 60 after the House passed a naval appropriation carrying about 119 million dollars. The measure includes two fuel ships six destroyers a torpedo boat tender four submarines and a submarine tender costing up to 1 million dollars. Senator Smith blamed Captain Smith and others for the Titanic loss while Rostron and the Carpathia officers were honored with thanks and a possible gold medal. The eight hour law rider was added to the bill.
Rebel forces defend Bachimba 39 miles south of Chihuahua as federal troops push north. Orozco's health is poor but orders mobilize a large force under Salazar while main army stays ready to reinforce. Rebels lack ammunition and supplies are cut off. border smuggling blocked. Torreon fall threatens Huerta’s army.
Bert Franklin who supervised juror bribery inquiries for the defense and was arrested for alleged bribery of juror George M. Lockwood testified for the state against Clarence Darrow. He described his work for Darrow, initial bribery talks, and his visit to McNamara juror Bain’s home. Washington County Bank in Waterford Ohio closed temporarily with State Bank Inspector taking charge. cashier Crooks resigned.
New York May 28 The government faced a setback in its bid to restrain 940000 bags of coffee stored at Herman Siebcken and the New York Dock company. A U S circuit court denied the restraining order citing that impounding would strip the owner of disposal rights and expose him to unredressed losses while not harming the coffee trust case.
Washington reports dispatches describing a Cuba rebellion described as a race war. Ten thousand black insurgents threaten white communities while 4000 ill armed Cuban forces struggle. The U S intends to establish a 2400 marine camp at Guantanamo to operate against rebels. Rebel leader Hstencz demands repeal of the Morua law and threatens destruction of noncomplying property.
Wellston Ohio district May 29 Willie Mags ters fourteen was instant killed by explosion of giant blasting powder carried in his pocket police said no other injuries reported the blast occurred at a work site near Wellston city limits and investigations are ongoing
Cincinnati reports cattle receipts 134 head with steady market. steers 5. 8.40, heifers 4. a5, cows 2.25 6.85. calves active up to 4.9. Fogds receipts 1,870 head with gains 5 to 1e higher. packers 7.60 7.90. Sheep and lambs 1,110 head, market steady. lambs 4.50 7.25, spring lambs 5.50 9.50. Wheat 1.21 1.23. Pittsburgh market steady with cattle, hogs, sheep and veal. Chicago hogs 7.15 7.65, cattle 6.10 9.35. East Buffalo cattle up to 8.90, hogs 8.20 8.25. Toledo wheat 1.18 1.19 1/2, oats 0.47 0.57.
Columbus May 29 substantial majorities back Fitzsimons home rule and Worthington tax measures at the constitutional convention on third readings. Amendments on classification, inheritance tax, public bonds, and voting machinery faced close votes. Torrens system failed by one vote.
John Schultz, released from a Cleveland penitentiary six months ago, was identified by police after fleeing the Warren street residence of Insane Cramer. He carried skeleton keys, a flashlight, a revolver and a jimmy. Schultz was wounded in the hip and leg during the chase, then tackled by officers after a second crossing of the front door and a jump from a window.
National League standings show New York 26 6 .813 leading with St. Louis 18 21 .462 and Cincinnati 23 14 .622. Philadelphia 14 17 .453. Pittsburgh 16 16 .500. Boston 13 23 .361. Chicago 17 17 .600. Brooklyn 9 22 .290. Tuesday games list scores by team and batteries. upcoming schedule includes Cincinnati at Chicago, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia.
Fire at a newly opened moving picture house in Villa Real Castellon province killed 103 people, mostly women and children. Injured may die. Nurses and doctors from Castellon city were summoned as the wooden theater with inward swinging doors and a platform over the entrance trapped patrons.
R hum from teams and players listed for Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City and Toledo Louisville games. Rain postpones the Indianapolis Columbus and Toledo Louisville clashes with other pairings set for later dates across multiple venues.
Tuesday's results show Mansfield 5, Portsmouth and Newark 5, Marion 2 in a district basketball roundup. Other scores include Reading 4 and Pittsburgh 6 with Cincinnati context implied. teams Mansfield Lima Chillicothe Newark and Marion Newark appear among noted matchups.
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