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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
2
The text notes the death of Lewis Sells the last of Sells Bros and reflects on pioneer showmen passing away. It mentions the New York Sun finally uttering a kind word for Theodore Roosevelt and speculates on Pierpont Morgan’s editor job becoming unstable if he sees it.
The renowned dramatist and composer Grieg has died. During his final sleep a local vocalist was performing one of his sweetest songs at a benefit concert here, a poignant moment that underscores the tragedy of his decline.
Bryan chides Taft as the great postponer while Taft favors orderly, steady work. Bryan’s rushing style clashes with Taft’s systematic approach, and Bryan risks earning the nickname Mrs. Caudle for his constant scolding as the political saga unfolds.
The YHE Herald Star notes Senator Foraker’s remarks in Columbus praising Theodore E. Burton’s decision to enter Cleveland’s mayoral race. The piece lauds Burton’s sacrifice and predicts Cleveland voters will rally to his banner, calling his bid a noble act for his party and the city.
The New York World shows trouble regaining its footing on coverage of Pacific Ocean naval movement and Harriman campaign fund. The topics fail to engage readers, resembling a debate about a last year's bird's nest.
Senator Foraker delivers fresh barbed criticisms of public men including Longworth Kennedy Herrick Harris Taft and Roosevelt. The commentator notes the ongoing venom and questions when it will end.
The Ohio State Journal says the American Pook Co. has its fingers in the Columbus Board of Education fight organizing opposition to men it cannot control. People nationwide tire of book companies meddling in school affairs with potential backlash looming.
The article notes excitement over Senator Duval reportedly marrying but questions from the Enquirer and the Washington Post about whether his wife accompanies him on an Eastward trip. It hints that papers may doubt his marital status and suggests skepticism about the reports.
The Herald-Star notes agreement with the press on a point while accusing another couple of misnaming a senator. A governor's party wife is described as incorrectly linked to him, with the senator likely surprised to learn journalists have effectively married him off during his absence.
A traveler reflects on The Hague and Leyden describing the canals, old palaces, and a modern park with the House in the Wood. He recalls the 1291 palace, the historic prison with torture devices, and the Martyrs of liberty, then notes the art at the gallery, including Rembrandt and Potter's The Bull.
A traveler recalls the Leyden walls and Haarlem churches then sails through Dutch rivers to Amsterdam and Monnikendam. He visits the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt's Night Watch, Maarken island, and Antwerp's Rubens works, St Jacques chapel, and Notre Dame cathedral, ending with a return to London.
Passenger train No. 331 on the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad collided with a shifting engine above East Liverpool Tuesday evening. J. W. Hough of Bellaire fireman on the passenger engine jumped to avoid impact and died from a fractured skull. He was 23, married six months, and had been firing for about six months. His body was sent to Bellaire. Passengers were transferred to the late train and shaken but not seriously hurt.
Gitaloile Frolia, track walker for the Wabash railroad, was seriously hurt near Smithfield late Tuesday night when thrown from a fast freight. His left leg broke below the knee and he was taken to Gill hospital. Travoli of Mingo, attempting to board the moving train, fell and suffered a leg fracture along with bruises and cuts. moved first to Dr. McMillen in Mingo then to hospital.
Delegates from the East Ohio Methodist Episcopal church gathered in Cleveland for the annual conference at First church. Bishop Wilson called the gathering historic as reforms may occur, with disputed charges against Rev. Tinsley for heresy Rev. King for tobacco use and Presiding Elder Henthorne over alleged misconduct.
Coroner W H Campbell reports a foreign miner died from a slate fall at the U S Coal Co mine. The incident is under coroner review with no further details available.
A fast C. and P. railroad train struck a horse and buggy near Malvern. The engineer did not notice until after about six miles, with the horse and buggy shaft resting on the pilot. The occupant was found later, thrown with minor bruises and scratches.
Prosecutor Alban's annual report shows $2,429.60 in fines and costs collected last year. The year included 33 liquor and gambling law convictions, 19 crimes against persons with 13 pleading guilty and 6 tried, five of whom went to the penitentiary. Property crimes totaled eight with three penitentiary, two reformatory and two jail sentences. Gambling convictions reached 24, nine guilty under liquor laws, and ten other offenses with five guilty and one five-year penitentiary term. Five were not notified.
Prof W W Parmenter of Steubenville high school was elected by the Central School Board of Pittsburg as an assistant principal with a salary starting at 1300 and potential to 2100 He has resigned from his current post and is expected to move to Pittsburg The first day attendance totaled 2248 up 14 from last year with breakdown by building shows La Belle 51 Jefferson 88 Lincoln 261 Garfield 287 Washington 335 Stanton 422 Grant 471 Wells 333 Personal efforts aim to grow the Latin class
Burglars struck Scio and Jewett including Pan Handle station and box car, M C Brown, P M Russell stores, Spence Roberts in Jewett and Charles Thompson and A C Bell groceries. Watch thefts, small change, safe untouched, bloodhounds unavailable, Warrenton robbery tied to gang suspected. Multiple towns affected, night operator aided by lighting.
Homer Keller of upper Main street Follansbee suffered severe burns and lacerations after walking into a downed Bell telephone wire tangled with a trolley line near Lazearville crossing during a heavy rain. He was treated by Dr. Charles Cochran and was able to be out today after the accident near Wellsburg.
Residents of Dillonvale and nearby lands sue W and L E R Co and Willis Alsup to stop directing water from an abandoned tunnel and pool into a sewer, aiming to prevent regular flooding of their premises. The case notes drain paths toward Short Creek and a nearby pool fed by an old mine, with railroad work threatening further overflow. W C Brown is cited as attorney. Separate suit seeks $305.56 for contract work on a house completion by M M Dunlope against Jesse L Narragan. Huston and Williams attorneys.
Hancock county clerk Armour S. Cooper received two typewritten letters signed "A Friend" warning him to stay away from events after East Liverpool and Wellsville went dry. Cooper treated the warnings as a joke, attending the Hancock county reunion at Rock Springs unmolested and in good spirits.
Mayor Scott receives invitation from Canton Ohio Mayor Turnbull announcing the McKinley monument dedication planned for September 36th. The event will feature a parade a large choir and addresses by the President and cabinet members with ambassadors and state officials expected to attend.
The Yearly Meeting of the Disciples of Christ in Unionport Ohio was conducted by Rev Clarice Mitchell of Lima Ohio a noted evangelist. Mitchell previously led a revival two years ago attracting large crowds and this engagement again drew strong attendance with many conversions. Rev Hamilton formerly of Steubenville serves as pastor.
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