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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
7
The Senate committee presented the Titanic disaster report in Washington on May 28. It recounts 1,517 lives lost and 706 saved, with gruesome details and dramatic incidents. Recommendations call for more life saving equipment, wireless regulations in vessel manning, and searchlight rules.
Memorial Day events are outlined in Special Order No 1 from E M Stanton Post No 166 Department of Ohio G A R. The program includes parade formations from Post headquarters to Union Cemetery, decorations, a Memorial Address by Rev Battelle McCarty, and prayers led by Rev Geo P Rowland with the band playing America and the Star Spangled Banner.
William Baker Thompson a well known insurance agent died by suicide at 5:50 AM Tuesday at his home 155 South Third Street. He fired a 32 caliber revolver into his temple and died instantly. Survived by wife and three children Edgar Anna and James, with parents Oliver and (Mrs.) Thompson of Bowerston Ohio and several siblings. Remains to Leesville for interment.
A young foreigner named Michael Aylewich of Steubenville attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head in Riverside park Wheeling near midnight Monday. He was found with a 32 calibre revolver and postal cards in Roumanian. He was taken to hospital and is believed to recover.
New York May 28 The government failed in its initial action to restrain the coffee trust from disposing of 650000 bags of coffee stored in Brooklyn The government alleged the stock was held to manipulate water supply and fix prices in the market
Newark voices expect Roosevelt to win the state presidential preference and a split Chicago delegation while Woodrow Wilson runs unopposed in the primary. Opinion centers on the Republican fight as Taft faces a divided delegation plan and Baltimore delegates.
Mrs David Beach finished a 1070 mile journey from New York to Chicago in 43 days. A large crowd escorted her downtown to Mayor Harrison's office where she arrived before noon, marking the end of the long hike on the South Side streets.
Spence Wallace, Ohio City Treasurer, declares candidacy for Treasurer of State before the Republican State Convention. He is Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Ohio and has broad Pythian ties across the state aiding his campaign.
Ex convict financier Charles W Morse, pardoned, allegedly plans a vigorous campaign against those he blames for his 1907 banking-law conviction. Seen in Wall Street, he visited his former secretary Arthur Braun and spoke with former associates at the Bank of North America site. He hinted at returning to business but declined to comment on plans or on stock manipulation reports.
The first commencement of Mt Union College after consolidation features Bishop W A Quayle as keynote, with events June 8 through June 13 including student night, baccalaureate at Union Avenue church, exams, campus play The Shoemaker s Holiday, Alumni Day meetings, Conservatory of Music class day, and baseball Mount Union Solo versus Carnegie Technical at Hartshorn Field.
A Virginia courthouse transcript shows a negotiator recounting a cutting scrape. The witness describes a Johnson Black person approaching and reaching toward a hip pocket, warning him that whatever is there may be a danger. The remark ends with a threat about making him eat it.
Decoration Day activities in Mingo led by the Junior Order of American Mechanics and Civil War Veterans promise the town’s largest parade. Autos for veterans, regional participation urged. parade forms near Central School at 9:00 AM and proceeds to the cemetery for speeches by notable figures. Also covers graduation week events at Mingo High School with sermons, Class Night, and commencement speaker Dr. Fox Luce of Cleveland.
A man seeks evidence from a preacher that promises will come true but often accepts the smooth assurances of a glib promoter rather than proof. The contrast highlights belief versus persuasion in promises.
Two centuries before Christ a beacon was lit on a tower near Alexandria Egypt to warn mariners. The ancient flame served as a lighthouse warning while coastal communities relied on such signals for navigation and safety.
The Board of Education celebrated a record high school graduation of 61 students and re-elected Supt Erwin for three years at 2500 annually. They adopted a free text book system, approved a new well and pump at the Grant building, and noted janitors elected for various buildings.
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