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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
WU may be recalled yet Wu noted as nuisance Toledo entertains the G A R and the G A R appreciates it. HIGSEN accepts his nomination and he scores the old parties. There are enough starters this year Taft catches votes from speeches not angling. AL speakers discuss Taft labor record from this evening’s Herald Star.
A critique voices that Judge Harmon is a highly capable man but supports a flawed cause. The commenter argues he lacks backbone as he remains bound to the issue, hindering justice.
The piece discusses Democratic claims in Vermont and Ohio Senate race tactics against Roosevelt, plus praise for Taft and protectionist policy. It notes Grover Cleveland's predeath statement predicting Taft's election and urges readers to consider protection when choosing policy.
The article defends Taft against a circulating charge that he favors a one dollar per day wage. It cites his speeches from last Saturday where he asserts the claim is a lie and denies ever endorsing such a policy. The piece emphasizes Taft’s stance as steady for business and labor interests.
A Democratic source reports disaffection within the American Federation of Labor and a plan to form a central labor body focused on non participation in partisan politics. The move arises from Samuel Gompers aligning labor votes with Bryan and the Democratic party.
A long editorial urges that labor unions should not be yoked to political campaigns, warning that Gompers and Bryan threaten the federation. It argues Taft represents the Republican creed of progress, condemns Democratic states rights and free trade as stalling reforms, and defends ongoing anti-corruption efforts while praising past presidents.
Judge Richards concluded a final term court with multiple dispositions. The key ruling dissolved the injunction against Carl Armstrong, a nonresident, as rightful village solicitor. He held the village solicitor is not an officer, nullifying residence requirements for the office.
An old ad fragment touts Dr Shoop Headache Tablets claiming effects within 20 minutes and distributed as blood pressure therapy. The text mix references sleeplessness nervousness and congestion with bold assurances and cheerful recommendations.
A newspaper-style health note notes concerns about children who fail to grow properly or grow too slowly. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tonic providing nourishment to flesh and blood, claiming it supports rapid, healthy, uniform development.
Fire destroyed Patterson Brothers pottery at Wellsville after midnight Monday. Origin uncertain, likely in the packing shed. The plant with two brick buildings and five kilns produced yellow ware for 20 years and employed about 100 workers. Valued at 50,000 dollars, partly insured. Proprieties Geo B Patterson and John W Patterson residents of Wellsville. A separate fire at East Liverpool damaged the Ohio Porcelain plant engine room later Tuesday morning, with loss estimated in the hundreds.
A scaffold collapse at Bellaire Ohio Carnegie Steel Plant in the bar mill left one worker dead and three others seriously injured. Victim Dominick Demarco, Italian, his jugular vein severed and skull crushed. Survivors include Fred Rhinehart with arm and back injuries Florian Schaffer with rib and body injuries William Prettyman with arm spine injuries. The accident occurred after 2 PM when ropes on the scaffold gave way, sending workers about 35 feet to the ground while painting an electric crane.
Mrs. George W. Boyd visits Wheeling friends. numerous locals travel for visits, health updates, and social events. Mentions include J Edward Springer in Martin's Ferry, Miss Isabelle Ross in Martins Ferry, and Miss Lizzie Smith from Baltimore visiting George's Run. Several dances, church events, and G A R encampment plans noted.
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