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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
2
The text notes President Cleveland appointing a Republican, Walter Gresham, as secretary of state, suggesting the administration’s foreign affairs needed solid backing from party alignment. It frames the era as one where national unity in foreign policy was less imperative than it later became.
Washington reports congressmen visiting the capital foresee the next navy appropriation reaching 200 million dollars or more. The amount would double the spending on new vessels compared with the Democratic administration era.
Medill McCormick, who funded much of the leadership that carried the Central West for Roosevelt in 1912, says in an interview that falling industrial mood was the final factor in the Progressive Party's breakdown.
The Democratic legislature previously appropriated 322000 for state charitable institutions, the current legislature increased to 1526000, the governor reduced by 485000, resulting in 1040000 or more than triple the Cox era allowance.
The Cox newspapers face sharp critique as the taxation and licensing laws dismantle two key vote-making machines by shifting taxing power and saloon influence away from the governor, highlighting a fundamental shift in political control.
The general fund balance at close of business June 12 stood at 18.87 million dollars, versus 137.22 million two years earlier. The gap by year end shows expenditures exceeding receipts by 127.33 million, the fiscal year deficit.
Houston Post editor George Bailey opines Germans would make good Democrats yet notes no European German has adopted a U S tariff protection ideal since the German Zollverein era. he contrasts domestic and immigrant political alignments.
The Democratic organization captured a majority of delegates to the constitutional convention. It backed I R Cox with Bigelow, but Cox and his organization, long champions of direct rule by the people, allegedly blocked the use of I R against the Kinpatrick and Warnes laws and did not honor threats to refer the Republican legislature’s machine smashing acts to the voters.
The Cox-Finley bureau reports that 20 commissioners once paid 5,000 to 6,000 dollars yearly have taken pay cuts of 1,000 to 1,500. Six agricultural and license commissioners will leave office after a 90 day referendum window. The July 1 appropriation sets 4,000 dollars for most commissioners, with public utilities at 4,500 dollars.
James L. Cox, Resident Engineer, reports ongoing work on the Salt Run to Rush Run gap with a June 29 submission goal to the State Highway Department. Reed's Mills gap will be surveyed after mapping and an approximate river road gap, with Shelley Station next. Map work for State Aid roads limits field crews to two men.
Oregon bankers urge farmer boys to invest in breeding hogs with secured notes. The piece stresses full disclosure of market realities, tariff changes, wartime shifts, and competition from Canada and Argentina, warning that misleading youth damages trust and long term credit.
The passage argues that good citizenship ends with personal revenge and claims India enjoyed half a century of peace under a European monarch, suggesting peace could be maintained similarly. It reflects a colonial era stance on governance and legitimacy of foreign rule.
Since President Wilson's warning note, Villa has received at Torreon a shipment from the United States consisting of 5,200 rifles and 1,000,000 cartridges.
Gov Slayton faces public clamor yet saves Leo Frank from death, earning national honors though some constituents insult and revile him.
Alexander H. Revell, chairman of the Roosevelt national committee and a major contributor, states he did not leave the Republican party but supported Roosevelt against Taft. The remark appears as a clarification of his political stance and allegiance amid intra party tensions.
Professor A R Hatton president of the Cuyahoga County Progressive Club urged that delegates from the group be admitted to League of Republican Clubs meetings. The move leaves Bryson outside the GOP breastworks and signals a shift in party alignments.
The Speaker of the House told a Maine audience in fall 1913 that the tariff bill would lower living costs, fair tariff taxation, and raise ample government revenue. Time shows even sincere beliefs can be mistaken, as history reveals.
The piece quotes critics attributing rising lead prices to Democratic policies or a psychological state of mind, while denying any link to war orders. It cites Secretary Redfield cautioning against such misattribution and asserting the favorable balance of trade is unaffected by defense spending.
It is announced that 25000 Italians will leave Western Pennsylvania to fulfill reserve obligations in the Italian army. Germans and Austrians have also departed by the thousands. The exodus empties the American jobless ranks and lowers wage competition, a point the thinking voter should weigh when judging current administration economic policies.
The article critiques Secretary Bryan and President Wilson over dollar diplomacy. Bryan proposes US guarantees for South American bonds at Pan American Conference, with a 1 percent sinking fund, backed by Wall Street banker Vanderlip endorsing the idea that trade follows the loan. It notes a shift from earlier policies and calls the approach a blunder.
After a turbulent era under Governor Cox the Ohio legislature now limits the secretary of state’s power to certify referendum petitions. Governor Willis signs a reform measure placing judges of petition genuineness in each county with appeals to common pleas court. The new constitution ensures the people may invoke referendum on administration measures without suppression. The shift reflects a calmer, daylight process and broad acceptance of timely laws.
Colliers Weekly extols the united weight of American public opinion behind the president as the nation faces a critical wartime moment. It praises Wilson's messages as a clear expression of the people's will and asserts free government behind his conduct and the quest for justice and expanded freedom.
Republican leaders view the decision as a victory for Governor Willis as the Democratic state organization backs away from a referendum. The joint meeting endorsed the centralizing measures while deeming a November vote inexpedient, reflecting a frigid hesitation that Republicans expect to fail at the polls.
The state secretary of state’s office shows large personnel cuts under Charles Q. Hildebrandt, with 22 of 49 employees dropped and eight on the roster during peak registration. Vehicle registrations exceed 1914 by about 30,000, with receipts likely above $1,000,000 and expenses under 10 percent, yielding savings over $30,000.
A long critique argues the Democratic party finesses referendums on Republican laws to keep Cox machine allies in payrolls through November. It accuses Finley and Cox of manipulating civil service rules to bar political activity while retaining state workers, portraying it as a greedy trap tied to party power.
Daniels appeals to American naval officers to profit by lessons of the European conflict. He urges devising ways to meet the new conditions in sea fighting and to improve readiness and strategy accordingly.
National Bank of hota files judgments against Elizabeth Carson as administrator. Amounts listed include 522 dollars, 80 15 dollars, and 311 70 dollars. Court records reflect these verdicts against the estate with totals noted.
Public auction ordered by Jefferson County Probate Court as administrator of Bazaleel Risher and Eunice Risher estates. Bidder secures undivided 3 fourths interest of Bazaleel and 1 fourth of Eunice in north half of Lot No. 7 and lot 8 on Ross's Second Add to Steubenville. Sale July 10 1916 at 1 pm at Courthouse front door. Attys John W Porter and J W Porter Jr. listed.
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