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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
The New York Leader in West Virginia delivers a blunt takedown of a 1950s claim on controlling trusts. It frames the tactic as a political trap that makes the Democratic candidate appear ridiculous and calls for voters to register between five and ten o'clock tonight.
Governor Hughes in West Virginia frames the election as a test of working conditions and bank deposits. He argues for full employment, open factories, and steady business growth while stressing faithfulness to law and equality across classes. He cautions voters not to elect Bryan, urging Taft instead.
Martinsburg dispatch details Charles Evans Hughes touring Clarksburg Grafton Piedmont Cumberland and Martinsburg as he criticizes William Jennings Bryan. He argues his rivals remedies would harm business and that limiting to fifty percent of domestic product would force many firms out of business. Page 5 continues.
In Lincoln Neb October 1 William H Taft embraced President Roosevelts stance on publishing campaign contributions, arguing expenditures should be public as well. He spoke to large welcoming crowds in Nebraska, defending his position against Bryan who favors pre election publication of contributions and delaying expenditures. Continued on page 5.
Thousands line Pittsburgh streets to witness a five hour parade marking the esqui Centennial week. Vice President Fairbanks Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Murphy and the governor's staff led the procession symbolizing the city's history.
High Sheriff of White Plains New York on October 1 refused to deliver Harry K Thaw to Pittsburg authorities. The writ signed by Judge Archbold of the US Western District of Pennsylvania ordered delivery for Thaws appearance in Pittsburg to attend bankruptcy proceedings.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr enters the Hartford carpet corporation as a new worker at 7 o'clock, starting as a clerical apprentice. He will earn $3 a week, with plans to learn the mechanical end of the business in time.
In Beatrice Nebraska October 1 William Howard Taft again drew strong crowds at stations along the route with similar reception to the previous day as he campaigned through the state.
Grand jury indicted four persons for selling in a brothel, with Dinwiddie tax and penalties exceeding 1200 dollars to be placed on property. Officials say detectives were not used and more cases will be pushed to finality despite court delays caused by injunctions. State Dairy and Food Commission begins reviewing further brothel violations across multiple locations with higher liquor sales than saloons paying the 1000 dollar tax.
Pittsburg October 1 Thomas J. Lewis national president of the United Mine Workers predicts strong Taft support in Maryland West Virginia and Missouri and says Taft will win by a large majority. He spoke while traveling from Punxsutawney to Columbus after addressing miners there.
The Musi River flood devastates Haidarabad and surrounding valley. Authorities estimate two to three million shelterless residents face starvation and possible pestilence as waters recede, with bodies and debris in the mud and many deaths expected.
Boston dispatch reports financier Thomas W. Lawson seriously ill with grip. His secretary announces the illness and lingering rumors suggest a serious physical breakdown.
W J Bryan stays home in Lincoln to quietly observe the 24th anniversary of his marriage at Fairview after returning from a third campaign trip. He plans to remain in Lincoln until next Monday before resuming a campaign tour through Illinois Kansas Missouri and Nebraska.
Grain prices listed with Wheat at 100 3 5, oats 49 8, pork at 14.55 dollars. Source provides a concise market update showing closing quotes for Wheat Oats and pork in Chicago.
German Day celebrated in Steubenville with flags atop public buildings and Turner hall decor. Parade led by Marshal John Spahn included mounted police, bands, city officials, German societies, and decorated wagons. Evening program at Turner hall features speeches marking the anniversary of German landing in Philadelphia with speakers from Cincinnati and Columbus.
Minneapolis mill assets in the Pillsbury-Washburn Co. now under receiver exceed liabilities by 1 145 636 dollars, per accountant report to the receivers today.
Women take a prominent role in the Delaware county local option election escorting dry voters to polls and marching through the streets. The county lists 15 saloons as the context for the vote.
John Lecalk a wealthy Greek in Cadiz Ohio was fatally shot at his home in a noon hour affray. Frank Rose and Antonio Torena, Italians from Steubenville, were arrested after Lecalk identified them as the visitors who offered a razor. Rose allegedly drew a revolver when Lecalk refused to buy, wounding Lecalk in the liver. Lecalk, with wife and three children, was rushed to Wheeling and is not expected to live. The suspects were captured by Cadiz police chief Moore and Deputy U S Marshal Martin, then moved to Wheeling and back to Cadiz after identification.
Paris October 1 The Aero club sent Wilbur Wright a 1000 dollar prize for the longest flight over a prescribed course with a time of 1 hour 7 minutes 11 4 seconds achieved on September 5. He was unchallenged by any other contestant. This marks Wrights first prize win in Europe.
A massive blaze in the Mingo oil field early today destroyed four tanks and a derrick, causing losses of at least 10000 to two oil companies and threatening nearby homes. Firefighters and oil-field workers contained the flames after hours, with 760 barrels of oil lost and the village kept from wider ruin despite widespread fiery hazards.
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