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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
Tama Jim Wilson, aged 77, plans retirement by March and a return to overalls. The author urges caution, arguing Wilson’s election would harm Steubenville, says the World’s backing suggested big business trust, and calls for second thoughts before November.
Senator La Follette plans to dedicate time to criticizing Roosevelt, signaling forthcoming political clashes and developments in the country ahead of the November elections.
The article notes President Taft increasing in public favor and predicts surprises in the November election as support grows, hinting at unexpected outcomes and shifts in the political landscape.
The Gazette questions campaign spending in the Wilson delegate race at the Baltimore convention and accuses big business backing. It notes Kuhn Loeb figure Schieff supports Wilson, while criticizing police actions against Scepps as suspicious. The editor hints at bias by General Brown’s portrayal and links Governor candidate Jimmie Cox to wet interests, calling half truths lies.
In a blunt critique the Gazette editor is accused of backing whisky supporters in campaigns. The column claims he has metaphorically slapped Cox on the wrist while noting Jimmve remains unaware. The piece frames events as a larger battle with an ominous advancing host led by Satan.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and the Ohio State Journal warn Chairman Daugherty not to push county and district candidates too hard. Both papers publish the caution in bold leaded type, signaling a tense political stance. The Republican party is seeking votes rather than dictating candidates.
The Herald-Star editorial page is mocked for its sharp sayings as The Gazette attacks the Gazette editor’s support of Jimmie Cox the whisky candidate for Ohio governor. The Gazette accuses the Gazette of biased whisky politics and party bias in its coverage.
Roving discussion in Broadway New York cites a dated October 14 1904 letter to Senator Penrose. The missive references fulfillment of an understanding and hints at political leverage surrounding the Pennsylvania senator.
A letter from John Aschbold to Hon. Boise Penrose accompanies a pointed Ohio State Journal sentiment criticizing late night street parades by young girls. The piece laments bad manners and calls for a 9 o'clock curfew to keep youth off the streets after dark amid broader reform talk.
McFadden challenges Roosevelt leaders over funds spent in Harrison County. He says B Frank Murphy used money under a law allowing one worker per precinct per candidate. Murphy backed four candidates but lacked funds to hire more, while other presidential campaigns reportedly had ample money. He questions hypocrisy.
In a speech yesterday President Taft outlined Republican principles. He said Republicans defend the Constitution and its preservation, favor protectionism, and support a tariff system to sustain current prosperity, high wages, and reasonable profits for investors.
Reported hearsay of offers to Committeemen is dismissed as untrue. The Committeemen’s vote shows no acceptance of any alleged offers, and the nominated man without their vote is defended. The speaker praises the Republican nominee for Common Pleas Judge for integrity and esteem in the community.
Editor Korns in the New Philadelphia Tribune lauds Gen RB Brown of Zanesville as Republican nominee to succeed Judge Dillon. The wartime soldier led the Grand Army of Republic in Ohio and nationally, editor of the Zanesville Courier for over 25 years, known for his affable, earnest public speaking and clean private life.
The Gazette laments Taft's stance as both houses agree on relief from heavy taxation while he resists public wishes. The piece stresses his honesty but labels his approach as obstructive, noting the impact on Taft's party after past defeats and the split between Republicans and Democrats.
The Gazette extols Taft as more highly honored than Grover Cleveland and lauds his integrity. It argues no president pleases all, but supports his vetoes against tariff bills seen as harmful to Steubenville steel and tin, and Jefferson County wool. The piece urges local thanks for his courage.
The Congress records show the vote on overriding the President's veto, Yeas 174, Nays 39, Present 10, not voting 126. Ohio members formed pairs on veto questions, noting Ashbrook present and opposing the veto with two opponents in most cases. A referendum to the people is planned for November 5.
The Ohio State Journal lauds President Taft for upholding Republican protectionism and supporting a tariff commission. It notes his vetoes align with protecting industry and seeking scientific inquiry into tariff justice, praising his consistency and thoughtfulness.
The piece critiques Democratic platform and Wilson for favoring free trade and for a stance that supposedly makes workers poorer. It cites protection as prosperity, and contrasts Wilson’s 1902 anti-immigrant views with his later actions, accusing him of shifting to appease European immigrants while denouncing Italians, Poles, and Hungarians. It highlights a Pittsburgh Gazette-Times perspective.
A remark argues that lowering living costs by reducing money buying power harms the poor since even cheap goods cannot help if people cannot earn money. The point emphasizes earnings as the key to affordability beyond price cuts.
The evening paper ads go beyond bargains to reveal store stories and fashion. Ads guide women through market trends, goods clearance, and fashion notes from major centers. They show business struggles, overstock, and cash needs.
A scramble of voices contrasts a mother figure who is educated cultured and nonvoting with a father figure lacking schooling while political debate rages. The piece surveys opinions on voting tax policy banking currency reform and the 1912 presidential scene featuring Wilson Roosevelt Taft along with social and economic critiques.
The passage discusses free trade for Southern Colonels of King Cotton and EU labor, a Taft proposal for credit based on cotton and grain in transit, and a Democratic platform claiming high living costs stem from Republican protective tariffs. It ends mid thought on the cost of living.
Wednesday notes show Dr J R Mossgrove back after bronchitis. Cecelia Levinson and Belle Cohen home from Cambridge Springs. Numerous local visitors and guests from Allenport to Baltimore. Weddings, parties, and birthdays mark a busy social week in Steubenville and nearby towns with travel to Atlantic City and New York noted.
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