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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
4
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The Steubenville Labor Day celebration drew thousands as 5,000 unionists marched in a long, colorful parade along Third Street and Washington. Bands, floats, and uniforms highlighted unions from Carpenters to Glass Workers while shops closed and crowds enjoyed motion pictures and evening entertainments at Herald Square and Rex theatres.
Enraged Brilliant faction guards a locked school as township rivals seek court action to reopen the building. Fourteen Wells township pupils study inside while guards block access and deputies patrol as both sides court a resolution amid a heated dispute over property control and funding.
The speaker urges safeguarding priceless national institutions that distinguish the country as free and separate from autocracies. He notes possible wage scale changes may be important but requires careful examination and further study.
A speaker extols the duty to accept results of reason and the public vote. He praises education, anti abuse, and the quiet power of reason in governance, urging citizens to weigh facts before acting under pressure and to respect judgments every four years. Victory or defeat, reason should prevail.
Senators split over the revenue bill with Underwood’s motion to retain the tariff commission succeeding. Bankhead Hardwick Shields Underwood and Vardaman voted to eliminate it while Pen’s amendment to send the bill back to finance failed 39 to 21 with La Follette the sole Republican voting no. Underwood denounced the tariff commission as surrendering Democratic principles.
Railway postal clerks on the main line between New York and Pittsburg protest changes in runs. Most live in Pennsylvania and object to 12 days out of 14, 172 miles daily, and crew cuts from six to five. They plan to present the protest to the Post Office Department in Washington.
Alexander Palmer transfers to Frank T. McClain for lot 15 Robertson's 1st Add Toronto. Cadman and wife sell ot No 7 Freeman's 2nd Toronto to Edw McKinley. Multiple deeds record transfers in Berg holz La Belle View Mt. Pleasant and Amsterdam areas with prices from $1.00 to $4,000 and parcels including lots and fractional lots in various additions and townships.
The notice records multiple marriage licenses. Henny Ulrich is 26 of Brilliant with Hazel Carroll 21 of Steubenville. Russell Rhome 28 of Steubenville with Naomi F Meinzen 18 of Steubenville. James B Sim eral 33 of Bloomfield with Clara C Wallace 23 of Bloomfield. Howard N Burney 23 of Steubenville with Inez P Bowman 29 of Steubenville. Anthony C Lionette 28 of Steubenville with Petrella 17 of Steubenville.
New York health department reports show a further slight rise in the infantile paralysis epidemic for the 24 hours ending 10 a m today. Fifty three new cases were found, up from 43 yesterday, and there were 22 deaths, one more than previously.
Mrs N B McGrew nee Jennie Quimby died at 8 this morning at her Columbus home after a brief illness. Born May 8 1842 in Steubenville she was daughter of the late T J and Sarah Quimby. She married N B McGrew fifty years ago and is survived by two sons Harry of Chicago and F Roy at home, three grandchildren and one great grandchild, plus brothers Charles H Quimby Steubenville George Quimby Uhrichsville and sister Mrs George Alban. Funeral arrangements pending.
Mrs Catherine McGee, aged 83, aunt of Mrs Mary Griffin of South Fourth Street, died Wednesday. Funeral from 1400 Marshall Street Friday morning with services at the Cathedral in Wheeling.
Annie Binkericcz died at 323 Marsh Alley on Tuesday aged 15 months. Funeral plans pending local notice gives no further details.
Anna Kulmaczewska died at 205 North Eighth Street on Tuesday at age 11. She was the daughter of Stephen and Anna Stafford Spear of Holliday's Cove.
Bertha Duane daughter of Charles and Martha Smith Russlee of Holliday’s Cove died of diphtheria at age five. Funeral for N Ross Smith of Follansbee held at Coe's funeral home at 10:30 with Rev Robin son officiating in Rev Pears absence. Follansbee Presbyterian choir provided music and family pallbearers named.
Harold Stewart Ford was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in a service conducted by Rev. Tindall from his mother's home at 744 North Eighth Street. Pallbearers named were John Anderson John Green Chester Freeman Asbury Ford F Beamer and Bert Johnson.
The funeral of Bertha D Russlee aged 5 who died Tuesday at Holliday's Cove of diphtheria was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. McMillen conducting. Interment followed at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery with the funeral party conveyed by motor.
Center Chapel notes cover visits by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Breakfield and Mr. and Mrs. C R Ford from Washington D H with their hosts Mr. and Mrs. W L Ford. A picnic and mite box opening drew a good crowd and funds. October meeting set at Mrs Don Fulmer’s home. A 12 o'clock dinner honored the Breakfields and Fords. Mrs Luella Palmer spent extra time with brother Joshua Moores. Joshua’s family returned from Alliance after illness. Ruth Palmer of Allegheny Pa. visits cousin Elma Palmer near Center Chapel.
Anthony Zaleski, a Polish employee of the Ohio Valley Clay Company, was struck by Herman Linder's motorcycle at Stanton Park on Sunday. He lost a leg to amputation, suffered a head wound, and multiple injuries, hovering between life and death as authorities debate speed and enforcement.
Attorney General approves an abstract for Ohio land at the yandotte Building in Columbus for 225000 dollars. The document, among the longest of its kind, traces central city deeds back to 1812 when James Kilbourne bought undeveloped land. The site later became Goodale Park via Lincoln Goodale and passed through several owners before state transfer.
Long Branch New Jersey September 6 Congressman Thomas J Scully announced receipt of a 2500 dollar check from President Wilson to be shared among Monmouth county hospitals under the agreement connected with Shadow Lawn as the President summer residence.
Washington moves on a sweeping revenue bill amendment package. The Senate adopted provisions to withhold clearance from ships that discriminate against American shippers, deny mail and communications facilities to hostile nations, and curb Canadian Pacific fisheries via in bond rules. A Gallinger tweak broadens tariff commission powers to study effects on industry, labor, and economic alliances. An Sterl ing proposal to probe global production costs was rejected.
An autumn wedding at Edwin and Lena O Neals South Fourth street united Jennie Louise O Neal and Robert W McCasland in a formal ceremony. Rev Dr Robinson officiated at Westminster church style reception followed with breakfast and gifts. The couple will reside on Reserve Place LaBelle View after a farewell train send off by the bride’s club ladies and visiting friends from several cities.
Berlin reports an official statement from German headquarters claiming Russian forces have pushed back the center of Archduke Charles front between the Liota Lipa and the Dniester in Galicia. The Entente reports capture of Clery on the Somme, about 3 12 miles NW of Peronne, from German forces.
Bulletin items report a threatened Interborough subway strike set to start Thursday at 2 am, the British Trades Union Congress backing protectionism, Wilson delaying nominations to shipping and tariff bodies, a failed bank robbery in Detroit on Medbury Avenue, with teller Leonard Noj fiercely resisting and the robbers fleeing in a car.
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