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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
The letter praises William H. Taft's Cincinnati remarks on tariff policy and Republi canism. It contrasts his arguments with Bryan's, notes the Wright aeroplane's sudden crash, and discusses Col. Bryan's war record and McKinley's Cuba decision. Col. Bryan resignations are critiqued by WM Freudenberger.
An anti tariff circular argues that Democratic presses wool buyers and politicians could have driven wool prices to 18 to 19 cents per pound in spring 1908. It contends Democratic wool growers should thank the Democratic party for current wool prices and continue voting Democratic, praising McCombs.
The piece accuses Standard Oil of funding Democratic campaigns while rails against Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft. It claims Democratic money chests overflow and labels Standard Oil as the unseen benefactor behind Bryan’s election, urging readers to question who supplied the money.
In Ogden on September 13 the Utah Federation of Labor failed to endorse the Federation circular urging Bryan support. A special committee advised local unions may act without state guidance, underscoring labor voters should remain unmobilized, independent of central bargain.
The New York party lauds Cleveland as a man of wisdom and courage and cites his recent remarks on Taft. The statement credits Taft’s judge’s record in Cincinnati and his honesty, justice, and stamina as essential traits for a future president. The piece urges reflection by Democratic readers.
Hon. A. O. Barnes a longtime Democrat and Cadiz attorney declares he cannot support Judson Harmon for governor. He says temperance stands as a principle, praises Pattison era, condemns Harmon’s stance, and urges temperance voters to back Gov. Harris. Also cites Rockwell and Rice as fellow Democrats urging consistency against whisky.
Scores of labor organizations denounce him and his policy as the end is not yet. Leaders privately express bitter views as unions grow more familiar with the situation and turn down his requests. Only yesterday a Democratic organ reprinted this cutout.
The piece argues Foraker’s ties to Standard Oil complicate his image while Taft and Harris lead the Republican ticket. It notes Haskell’s Democratic chairmanship, Hearst’s claim that Republicans expelled oil influence and Democrats welcomed it, and warns of political treachery and costly consequences.
Claim the Republican party expelled Standard Oil ally Theodore Roosevelt while the Democratic party welcomed the convicted criminal with open arms. The argument asserts Rockefeller faced “the fatted calf” fate and hints at broader political shifts in the party alignment.
A dense political plaint argues that wealthy supporters like the Ryans and Rockefellers align with Democrats in 1904 while Roosevelt and Taft push Bryan. It cites a $300,000 Standard Oil donation, warns against partisan labor influence, and praises nonpartisan union leadership guiding workers to engage in primaries without party coercion.
A sequence of quotations from Bancroft Chesterfield Quarles Sheridan Sterne Jerome and Montesquieu debates the harm of scandal. The speakers warn that gossip destroys reputations, fuels division, and invites misjudgment while urging restraint and disbelief of calumny to protect character.
The public mood grows hostile to Standard Oil amid exposures of alleged crookedness. Citizens demand honest leadership and condemn slimy business practices, arguing that radical opinion rises when trusted figures are tainted and integrity becomes the real measure of public men.
The author denounces newspapers beholden to interests and condemns Standard Oil’s influence. Citing Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft, the piece praises Republican leadership in exposing corruption and says the American people will choose the right over treachery as trust-busting resumes.
A Sardina Ohio minister testifies that Hyomei brought complete relief after years of bronchial catarrh. Beall & Steele promote Hyomei with a money back guarantee and offer inhalers and refills. The notice also includes a receiver sale of several Jefferson County Ohio tracts with appraised values and sale terms.
A political rallying cry praising William H. Taft as the embodiment of honesty and public virtue. The piece asserts Republicans will triumph, rejects bribery, and condemns “slimy thieves and criminal rich” while condemning Standard Oil for past influence and predicting a large Taft majority.
A compact saying notes that true resilience lies in bearing misery quietly. It echoes a Danish proverb about concealing pain to endure adversity with dignity.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the cure for anaemia thinning the blood causing pale faces and weak nerves. It claims to strengthen and enrich the blood and build up the whole system, promising a free sample from Beott & Bowne in New York.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Jefferson County commissioners in Steubenville until noon October 6 1908 for grading 2.11 miles and macadamizing .77 miles of road in Cross Creek township under state highway law. Plans and profiles are on file at the county and state highway offices. Estimated cost 8784.20 dollars with a 300 dollar certified check. State Highway Commissioner reserves right to reject any bids.
Notice records the appointment of Jane Cattrell as executrix of Salathiel Cattrell and details a 1905 partition sale in Jefferson County Ohio. It lists the court case, minor plaintiffs, guardian, and the sale date and location with a long land description in Smithfield Township.
Jefferson County Ohio invites sealed bids for paving Prospect Avenue from the Undergrade Crossing of the P C C St L Ry to the city limits. Bids due by 12 noon EST Friday October 9 1908. Each bid must include full names and a $300 certified check as guarantee.
On September 8 198 the court ordered a hearing for October 9 1908 at nine oclock in the morning in Columbus Ohio. Creditors and interested parties may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk will mail copies of the petition and order to known creditors. Also a Farmers Excursion offers a free 3000 mile trip to Tallmadge Buntin lot certificate holders to view land in Wyoming and seeks a general agent for the county.
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