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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
A tangle of opinions dominates the page. Calls for major reforms in China under new rulers and warnings about a local option election loom alongside editorials praising Burton as a capable leader. The piece notes Democratic scrutiny of campaign disbursements and laments ongoing political tensions in Ohio and Washington. It closes with critique of the Cannon faction and a push to push them back from power.
A personal letter cites Frank H. Crockard, vice president of the T C and I R R Co, as opposing Prohibition but now praising its impact in the Birmingham district after eight months. The statement portrays him as a convert contributing to law enforcement efforts for the dry regime.
The editorial notes a sad side to the victory for alcohol policy and expresses sympathy for those who lost their liquor businesses and investments. It acknowledges differing viewpoints, urges perseverance, and argues a future business can be as profitable, offering plainspoken common sense rather than sermonizing.
The piece argues that reformers work for humanity and societal uplift, while self interested saloon operators defend their business. It urges readers to consider which side they will support in the local option battle, highlighting motives and consequences for both sides.
A mixed editorial note questions reports that Ohio Senators will oppose tariff revisions and discusses Gov. Cummins’s Senate election as a proponent of good government. It also mentions the Foraker Dick alliance aiming to trigger a caucus deadlock with Democratic backing, while offering cautious skepticism about the rumor’s certainty. It blends political gossip with contemporaneous public concerns and a stream of unrelated items.
The text claims drought-driven newsprint price hikes threaten newspapers already struggling financially. A Congressional Investigating Committee report alleged mills earned 8 to 11 dollars per ton over ten years, described as exorbitant profits. If newsprint rises, many papers may need price increases to survive.
The Monday vote gave overwhelming wins for the dry campaign across country districts, overwhelming wet city support. In 30 days, Jefferson County will become dry for the first time, with liquor control the central outcome and a warning that vigilance remains essential.
A Republican paper in Steubenville urges support for the dry local option in Jefferson County, citing recent temperance wins in Belmont, Muskingum, Hancock and other counties. It argues vengeance fueled by Harris defeat blinds judgment, calls for unity and rebuilding Steubenville as a booming Ohio Valley city.
Detroit Free Press reports a Washington judge declared a wife has the right to rummage through her husband's pockets marking a notable stance in women’s rights. The piece reflects on domestic authority and legal precedent within the era’s social debates.
A list of marriage licenses is recorded featuring John M. Swickard of Osage and Carrie V. Dodds of Richmond. Also named are Joseph Svabsky and Susanna Kuchov of Steubenville, Creighton Watkins and Mikird C. Butler of Adena, Fitz Stevens of Zanesville and Iva La Follette of Steubenville, Frank A. Saltsman of Wellsville and Lula M. Culp of Toronto, Harry W. Lindsey of Washington Pa and Manerva Pennington of Steubenville, John T. Edmonds of Homestead and Elizabeth O. Moreland of Steubenville.
Official tallies from Columbus dated November 25 show D. S. Creamer Democrat ahead of C. C. Green Republican by 1,431 votes. Each candidate carried half the state with 44 for Creamer and 44 for Green.
An advertised inhaler named Hyomei is promoted as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. The ad claims easy self-treatment using drops in the inhaler and cites testimonials from users praising relief and noting a low total cost of a complete kit and refills.
The Pennsylvania Railroad employees relief funds East and West of Pittsburgh have paid out over 25 million dollars since inception. October disbursements totaled 40.3 million on the West lines with 26.2 to disabled members and 14.1 to families of deceased. East of Pittsburgh and Erie, October payments reached 102,300 with 11 ,562 to ill or injured members and 40,937 to families of deceased members. Total benefits to date exceed 18.5 million on the East and 6.84 million on the West, with most going to disability claims. Also noted is a shipment of clothing and goods arriving for families.
Emma Siders Deweese, wife of M J Deweese, vanished after a family quarrel over a pocketbook and money. The 35 year old woman, last seen in Wellsburg, was living with her husband and four children near Third and Main. Deweese has contacted police in Wellsburg Wheeling and Steubenville and asks for any information on her location.
The Christian Temperance Union women in Yorkville collected goods at McGowan's wholesale house on Thursday to aid families burned out of their homes Tuesday morning. They packed sacks with ingathered relief items for distribution.
A Polish christening at a Smith Avenue house with alcohol led to a Sunday night free for all. Two Poles fought, one struck the other with a shovel, knocking him out. An American guest sparked the trouble and fled before hostilities escalated. Police arrested two Poles.
Columbus memorial reports Judge Thad A. Minshall a former Ohio supreme court justice died at his Chillicothe home after a six year illness. He served on the supreme bench from 1885 to 1902 and later lived in Columbus where he had many friends. His health declined seriously in old age, and he died at 2 am yesterday.
Effie E. Smith and Audley Rhodes wed on Tuesday evening November 17 at 8 oclock at the home of Mr and Mrs William Shannon in Mt Pleasant. The ceremony was conducted by Rev M W Sherman with flower decorations and a reception to follow. The couple will reside in Beaddock Pa and are at home after November 25. Out of town guests included Rhodes and family members from Alliance Ohio Beaver Falls Pa Adena Steubenville and others.
Miss Blanche M. Owens daughter of David Owens and Mr Cleveland Carr of Adams Express office were wed Wednesday evening at Finley Chapel parsonage. Rev Boyer officiated and the couple went to a city home prepared for their occupancy. Mr and Mrs Carr were saluted by friends and will begin housekeeping.
A quiet home wedding will be held at 6 o’clock this evening at the Bellevue residence of Mrs Luella Simeral McKeever. Lida McKeever will wed Easton McGowan in a simple family ceremony attended by both households. A wedding dinner for fifteen will follow with covers laid.
Mr and Mrs McGowan announce a Southern honeymoon trip with plans to spend their start in New Orleans The bride is daughter of the late John McKeever of this city and well known in church and social circles The groom is the oldest son of Mr and Mrs David McGowan of this city and is in business with McGowan Bros Wholesale Grocery The wedding party will include Mr and Mrs David McGowan and daughters Misses Jeanette and Helen and son David
In Steubenville a quiet home ceremony at 61a Garrett Ave unites Erama Frances Bougher and Fred Lester Krohe. The service led by Rev. Dr. Smith followed a seven o clock wedding march. After breakfast in Steubenville and a trip to Canton and Akron, the couple will reside with the bride’s parents until their new home is ready.
Miss Mae Richardson and Mr. Thomas Finnerty were married Wednesday morning at St Agnes church Mingo in a quiet ceremony. Rev Father Coffey officiated as Mendelssohn wedding music filled the ceremony and guests gathered for a pink and green breakfast at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside at 335 North Fifth street after December 16 and begin a bridal trip east.
A elegant home ceremony last evening at 815 Lincoln Ave united Miss Ethelda Edwards and Mr. Monroe Mansfeld Hervey in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Alex G Bennett and Rev. Andrew Edwards. The event featured white chrysanthemums, smilax, and a Mendelssohn procession with about 100 guests and gifts displayed along the staircase.
Local railroad men accept a new system built from Wheeling and Lake Erie West Side Belt Line and Wabash Pittsburg Terminal. Headquarters move from Pittsburg to Cleveland. Wabash lines under receivers. West Side Belt Line in bad financial shape. L. F. Loree of Delaware and Hudson is expected to head the system.
Court notes list upcoming jury assignments and judgments in multiple cases from city banks, railways, and companies with dates in late November to December. It records specific case names, defendants, plaintiffs, and a few monetary judgments, along with a felony indictment and bond forfeiture tied to Nicola Pasqueretta for stabbing Frank Bompi on North Sixth Street.
Antonio Tereno and Francesco Caruso, held in Cadiz on shooting charges, appeared before Judge W G Shotwell and received indeterminate sentences to the Ohio Reformatory. The accused are underage. Lescalp, the Greek victim, has returned home from Wheeling Hospital but remains weak from wounds. Swisher, released on commutation, had been sent to the Ohio Penitentiary in 1904 for burglaries in Bellaire.
Arguments are heard today in Belmont County Court on a motion for a new trial for Q. T. Borham convicted of murder in the second degree. Attorney Grant represents Borham while Belmont County’s state prosecutor handles the case.
A girl narrowly escaped being hit by a streetcar on North Fourth Street when a raptorman scooped her up to safety this morning. The child hurried home to share news that Bueche's Band would perform at the Central Ink tonight and that Leonard Bros. the famed skate and trapeze troupe would visit the rink Tuesday and Wednesday.
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