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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The piece applauds Taft’s strong nationwide win with a decisive New York landslide and a Republican sweep in Jefferson County and Nebraska. It notes Bryan’s weak standing locally, praises the Taft/Prosperity message, and hints at anti-saloons sentiment amid broad electoral gains.
Hollingsworth carried the district by a big majority and earned strong endorsement. Wise McConville backs McFadden in the local option battle. The two Mes should stand together.
A partisan call urges Republicans to turnout and win big next Tuesday night. The speaker warns that black voters who back the opposing party vote against the speaker. The message centers on strong party loyalty and electoral victory.
Harmon calls the present panic the worst in history, urging calm by presenting his perspective as a man of sense.
One year ago Bryan argued the panic was not real, while now he calls it a panic. The question is whether his past judgment or current stance was correct, highlighting a reversal over time.
An editorial flags alleged coercion over Bryan's election as political maneuvering, counters such claims as foolish, and praises a Republican victory at New Alexandria amid accusations of bought votes and pushed electors. The piece defends religious beliefs and notes strong campaigning by Republicans.
A political note questions whether Judson Harmon, once opposing William Jennings Bryan, now backs him. It asks if Harmon’s change reflects Bryan’s broad appeal or a shift by Harmon, and whether business leaders should reconsider Bryan’s election impact.
The Taft era message urges citizens to mobilize and vote while praising Republicans in Mingo for defeating Democratic opponents. Report notes strong party effort and credit to organizers for their work before election night.
The Herald-Star flags congratulate the subjects of a report noting Mr Harmon as a trust and railroad leader who dodges issues and taxes, casting doubt on his public persona and integrity. The piece frames him as both an issue and tax dodger amid accusations.
The remark urges Mr. Cannon to step aside after his return to Congress, expressing hope the party will view his re-election as a cue to avoid another bid for the speakership. The tone suggests disfavor with his continued leadership role.
The Tuesday election produced a gratifying result for Republicans and the nation. Taft’s sweeping victory is hailed as a win for progressive and honest government and a testament to Roosevelt policies. Taft is described as deserving the people’s magnificent endorsement and worthy of the presidency.
The text criticizes William Jennings Bryan for shifting stance on labor, accusing him of courting workers for votes while representing an agricultural community earlier. It claims wage earners see through his game and links a Taft victory in Jefferson County to workers’ efforts. It notes the riverfront as a tough spot and suggests whiskey politics reduced Taft’s lead by about 3,000 votes.
The author condemns Governor Harris defeat and laments the Democratic temperance vote. He argues Christians should be ashamed for letting him fight for right and decency to a loss and predicts a doubtful state of temperance leadership and local faith in Democratic leaders.
The article extols Republican confidence for a Taft landslide next Tuesday, noting strong corporation backing for Harmon, high betting odds, and claims that Taft could exceed Roosevelt in electoral votes. It urges Republicans to vote straight party tickets and ensure every ballot is cast.
The report notes Missouri as Republican leaning and existing gains. It cites Judge Taft leading in New York by 203,49 with a Roosevelt deficit of about 28,000 versus four years ago. It attributes Bryan’s cityward rise to saloon vote influence over wage earners, and tempers the idea of a strong temperance Democratic vote as merely intangible at polling.
The report notes Judge Harmon has won the Ohio governorship, a victory skewed toward saloon forces. It mentions other State Republican candidates also won and critiques the Gazette for claiming the scale of a slush fund reportedly spent by Chairman Gilson, questioning the paper's reliability.
The Herald Star questions the phrase Greatest American used for Bryan, arguing the praise is excessive. It stresses that many others are superior and expresses sympathy with Bryan during his misfortune. The piece defends measured respect over sensational titles.
The Herald-Star argued Bryan’s Ohio and Indiana prospects rested on saloon support. The Gazette disputed the claim, noting Bryan gained about 500 votes in this county from the saloon faction, while Taft’s county majority rose by roughly 500 compared to two years ago, with wage earners backing Taft and saloon men backing Bryan.
Several gentlemen praise the Election Extra and Republican ticket work. They credit Chairman Gilson for selfless campaign leadership and commend the corps of speakers, the Republican Marching Club, the city and county committees, and labor leaders who supported free voting. The piece asserts the county’s fight was fiercely conducted and its statewide victory the greatest.
A November election recounts across Ohio and surrounding areas. The piece notes Sunday school influence, brewer voters, Taft and Hughes dynamics, large statewide turnout, and sharp swings with headlines about Ohio, Marietta, Bulgaria, and Bryan. It captures the mood of a heated, symbolic national ballot with party loyalties tested.
The piece notes whiskey influencing Bryan votes and two reform candidates failing. It highlights Herald-Star election returns as a bright note amid a larger Republican majority in Congress. It cites Daugherty’s push for a popular vote for the Senatorship and argues a governor and president should not be elected concurrently while foreshadowing McConville and McFadden aligning on local option.
Mrs Esther A Craig longtime city resident died at 1 20 am Monday after a nine month illness. Born in Guernsey County Ohio maiden McDowell she lived here 43 years widow of a former husband survives daughter Mrs B K Kennedy brother J McDowell of Washington Guernsey County sister Mrs Catherine Steiner of Dayton. She was raised in Seceder church later connected with Hamline FE Church and was highly respected locally.
James McDonald Dever died at his daughter Laura Whitmore's Railroad Avenue residence at midnight Sunday. A Hanover, Pennsylvania native, he had lived in Steubenville six years and worked as a bridge contractor, traveling the country. He was 70, his wife having died 25 years ago. Survived by three children Lily Dever Fran B Dever and Laura Whitmore, and a brother Isaac Dever of East Liverpool. He belonged to United Presbyterian church.
Mrs. John Flanagan aged 73 passed away at her Benton street home in Steubenville on Monday November 2 1908 at 2 20 am after three years of declining health. Born in County Mayo Ireland she came to the United States at eleven and married John Flanagan in Cumberland Maryland later moving to Steubenville in 1855 where she lived for thirty seven years. She leaves husband five children Elizabeth Ann Anna J Mary Wilson Thomas and George H Flanagan and one grandson George A Brewer. She was a devout member of St Paul’s Church.
Louis Carnahan died at his McKinley Avenue home Saturday at 8 20 p m aged 34 years after a pneumonia illness. Born in Hancock County West Virginia he was the son of Franklin and Margaret Carnahan and had lived here since childhood working at Means Foundry. He married Minnie Heimricins eight years ago and leaves three children Louis Robert and Mildred. Surviving siblings include Edward Steubenville Mrs John Carroll Marion Indiana Mrs Harry Vaughn Toronto Mrs George Smith and Mrs Chas Lawson Steubenville. He was a Finley M E Church member. Funeral Monday afternoon Rev Boyer officiated with a large turnout. Pallbearers included Charles Lawson Chas Gill H Vaughn J Carroll C McNeal W Heinriccius Edward Carnahan J Deming J Speaks and J Parks.
Captain Ross Powell a Steubenville native and noted riverman on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers died at his St. Louis home on October 28 1668. Steamers in the port flew half mast and his remains were buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery beside his cousin in a mausoleum. Powell was a son of the late Ruel Powell a pioneer resident of the city and belonged to the old school of gentlemen.
Courtesy and a contemporary of Captains Doyle and O Neal, Captain Powel born Steubenville Ohio February 12 1835 began steamboating as a youth. Former part owner of Pelfast and Lizzie Gill, he served as chief clerk on many Mississippi and Missouri boats, cousin to the late Capt. D R Powell and brother in law to the late Capt. James O Neal. He lived with his niece Mrs H M Block, Cora O Neals youngest daughter.
Mrs Catharine Loftus Smith wife of James G Smith died at her home 490 South Fifth street Wednesday evening after a lingering illness of dropsy that left her bedfast for a week. Born at Fernwood she was 19 years married and resided in the city with four daughters Agnes Helen Mildred and Margaret. Surviving brothers and sisters include P H Loftus Milwaukee M E Loftus Marcelles HL and Mrs Mary Dunn and Mrs Annie Doyle Pittsburg Mrs Mc Mannis Fernwood Mrs Beatty Denison and Agnes at home. She was a member of Holy Name Church and well regarded in the community.
Mrs Martha Priest widow of Matthew Priest died Wednesday at 10 50 p m at 146 South Street. She had typhoid pneumonia after two weeks illness and advanced age. A Steubenville native born Martha Cramp she lived here most of her life. Surviving are James M Priest Francis A Priest and Mrs Elizabeth Jacobs. She was a Hamline M E Church member and well respected. Funeral for Peter Snyder was at St Peters church with Rev Powers officiating. Pallbearers listed as Thomas Caniff Ellsworth Dray Martin Houlihan Patrick Moran Mark Sentner Thomas Sigh.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 30 from 107 South Eighth street for Mrs Esther A Crai with Rev Jester officiating and choir singing. Caskets were borne by James Montgomery John Snodgarss John Barthold J J Hagan John Crawford and P J Kennedy. A second service at St Pauls church for Mrs Susan W Flannagan was conducted by Rev W Foster with a vested choir and floral tributes including a large broken wreath from Steubenville East Liverpool Traction Company employees. pallbearers were John Roth James Conley Walter Lashley Richard Hag ue Richard Edgerly and William Fisher.
Charles Bruce infant son of Charles and Margaret Bruce died at his parents home in Pittsburg on Tuesday during November aged two years four months. His remains were brought to his grandfather James Lantry’s home on North Sixth street for burial. Georgie Marie Smith infant daughter of William and Sarah Smith died at their home near New Alexandria on Tuesday evening November 3, 1908 at 10:30 pm aged one year.
Bitter attacks in the Steubenville Gazette accuse organized labor of paupers hordes and vicious elements. The piece cites past editorials calling McKinley an imbecile Roosevelt insane and labor unions venomously attacked, with two selected attacks printed due to space.
The Steubenville Weekly Gazette attacks Trade Unionism as a socialist force, claiming imported paupers shape unions in Europe and in the United States. It condemns boycotts, asserts liberty is sacrificed for profit, and calls executives and newspapers complicit in undermining civil and religious liberty.
New York traders greeted Taft's election with gains at the open as prices rose 1 to 21/2 points. London markets also posted advances of 21/2 points for several American stocks, signaling broad early support.
A series of real estate transfers lists numerous parcels across townships and cities. Buyers include Joseph Barkhurst Joseph Hooper George Bates William Crewson Laura Taylor Barbara Schultz and others with prices ranging from 25 to 11 000 dollars for lots acres cemeteries and subdivisions in Smithfield Steubenville Mingo Bergholz Wells and Saline townships and nearby cities.
Judge Richards ruled the C and PRR Co may use only sufficient ground to operate its railroad and no more. The railroad cannot build a fence or use extra portions of plaintiffs lots beyond a small section where tracks run. The injunction was made perpetual, blocking fence building along the front of the plaintiffs property. Damages case at Fickes brickyard was dismissed and deposits ordered removed. Deputy Sheriff to Madisonville to return Roy Williams. indictments for illegitimate child, illegal voting, and related cases noted with $500 bonds.
Reports of several cases note settlements and rulings including S. Hipkins vs McGee, Dellers' Glass. Tri-State Investment Co. vs Joseph Kaskas settled. McGarry vs La Belle Iron Works new trial denied. Hilsinger vs Toronto Oil & Gas denied plaintiff costs. Watson vs McKeown & Tague seeks 1907 damages after a spill burned plaintiff's wood derrick and tools on the Otte lease near Mingo with oil overflow blamed on defendants. Attorneys A C Lewis and J O Naylor.
Final account in estate of Joseph Saversberg filed by assignor J M Biggar. Various probate actions include wills probated, guardianship, executors appointed, appraisals set, and hearings scheduled across multiple estates such as Dorrance Nixon Garden Pastors McMahon Schultz Dougherty Permar and others. Bail granted in Ohio v Dunning and hearings set for October 31 and November 2.
Oliver Long, a 60 year old farmer living between Carrollton and Scio, died by hanging himself in his orchard Monday morning. He rose around 4 o'clock, secured rope to an apple tree, and his body was found at daylight by his family. Despondency over financial matters was noted.
A verse by a former Democrat of Steubenville recalls Bryan and Kern with Taft mocking Bryans effort. It notes the people shall rule as votes deliver, and says the Demmies are up Salt River as Bryan and Kern retreat to their regions. Bryan remains undaunted and will continue political rhetoric.
The Gazette notes Republicans carried Mingo and questions if the people rule. Returns from Tuesday’s election were read to travelers via railway side stations. Special reading apparatus on the big reads provided conductors with copies to share with passengers.
Late returns from Brooke County West Virginia show the Democratic county ticket likely victorious. Frank McNally, Republican, presses Frank Foster for clerk of courts and may overturn the result.
About 2 am a prowler tried to enter the Michael Wagovich residence on Wells street. He pried open a back window and began to move inside until Wagovich awakened by the noise, whereupon the intruder fled the scene.
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