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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
3
Gen RK B Brown Republican candidate for governor speaks in Columbia at the GOP campaign opening. He lauds past Republican leadership from Lincoln to Taft, argues for national integrity, constitutional liberty, and reform from 1860 to present. He warns against demagogic promises, urges voters to choose the party’s proven record and Taft’s re election.
A fragmented editorial fragment urges Ohio readers to confront dangerous conditions threatening prosperity. The text appeals to citizens for a full measure of justice and guided public discourse, warning that ignoring the material facts could imperil the state’s economic health.
Beecher W Waltermire, 1894 Findlay mayoral candidate for Lieutenant Governor, laments turbulent times and defends tariff policy. He argues prosperity relies on protected industry, warns against free trade, recalls 1892-96 economic woes, and urges practical measures to sustain employment and national growth.
A speaker warns that following dreamers will crash demand, leaving farm and factory products unsold for lack of markets. The passage recalls past nationwide lessons in economic hardship and price pressures, urging practical action to avoid repeating history.
About 2500 dollars raised by subscription will be shared with flood victims in Colliers and Hollidays Cove. James F. Jackson of the American Red Cross and W. W. Beall WV relief fund treasurer will distribute today after a census, prioritizing old people and children with aid to the most needy.
Probate court records list first and second accounts filed for Eliza Swearingen and Fannie Swearingen, appointments of John F. and Robert H. Orr as admins with $8,000, and will probates for Nehemiah Dutton and Mary Moore. Final accounts filed for Benjamin Vaughn and Nancy Fithen. Ella C. Shannon seeks money for minors. John Scanlan seeks private sale of real estate with James Hanlin ordered to Massillon asylum. Jasper Browning and Kate Smith estates noted. Antonio Botta estate appoints N. Cerri as administrator with $1,000 bond. Wm. Woods real estate sale confirmed. Guardian bond set at $5,000 for Glenn M. Hastings on Annie E. Hastings. David Goodfriend appoints Isaac Goodfriend as administrator with $40,000 bond. Florence J. Call appoints Frank Sprague executor with $1,000 bond. S. J. Maddrell property sold. Clyde King final account after distribution. Ida J. Vaughn named administratrix for Jas. W. Vaughn with $500 bond. Salvatore Lattanzio and Biaggio Lancetti file final accounts.
Witnesses on Church Street described a dramatic scene after a reported death by action. A telephone tip from Matissa Ene, a colored resident, sparked rapid movement as Oliverse, Matthews, and Mercer rushed to James Price's home. A large, diverse crowd gathered amid confusion over alleged shots and a whisky scene.
Zanesville Ohio October 2 marks the sixty eighth birthday of General Robert Burns Brown Republican nominee for Governor of Ohio Born in New Concord Muskingum County he moved to Zanesville after the Civil War He edited a local newspaper since then His daughter Margaret aged 20 attends Oberlin College His son the Rev Frank A Brown is a Presbyterian minister in Marlow Oklahoma He enlisted at 16 and earned a Congress medal for capturing the Ninth Mississippi colors at Missionary Ridge He wears a battle scar and has served as Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief He helped establish the Soldiers Home at Dayton and remains active in civic affairs He vows to fight hard to defend state institutions and welcomes every voter including those of differing faiths
Samuel Speaker sustained injuries when a wagon was struck by a traction car around seven on Tuesday evening at Alikaca, throwing him to the ground. The incident reflects a collision between a wagon and streetcar on the city street.
A wagon was damaged and a horse was hurt in an accident. Mr Speaker sustained head bruises and facial injuries, his right ear nearly torn. He was removed to Gill hospital and expects to out in a few days.
Washington October 2 William Flynn Roosevelt leader and Pennsylvania Republican official admitted before a Senate committee that he drafted an agreement in early January 1896 with Senator Quay and J O Brown to divide patronage. He said he never signed or intended to sign it and that the motive was to gain time from Quay. He cited having contributed about 144000 to Roosevelt, the Republican and Progressive campaigns in Pennsylvania. He acknowledged drafting the document but claimed it would not be effective and insisted he did not know of any deals to sell delegates.
Realty deeds show multiple transfers in Steubenville and surrounding townships with nominal sums. Mary Mears Hill and others conveyances to the city of Steubenville and various private parties include parcels in Highland City Island Creek and La Belle View, with prices ranging from 1.00 to 4 800.00 and several parcels measured in square feet and acres.
In Oo the year ended July 1 divorces numbered 8000, up from 7070 last year. Marriages totaled 43,497, down from 45,004 the prior year.
Stringers A P Carpenter and C L Wil appeal to the Probate Court from commissioners regarding compensation awarded in the road alteration petition by Elizabeth Lemmons. The appeal challenges the amounts and legal basis of the road project compensation as determined by the prior proceedings.
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