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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
2
Democratic Cox managers who kept legislators in Columbus for three sessions criticize Governor Willis for prolonging a session of average length. The dispute centers on control and perception of legislative pacing and executive influence.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts criticizes Secretary Daniels in a piercing statement. He cites Navy Department documents such as the Office of Naval Intelligence bulletin and the Naval Directory to argue the U S Navy has fallen to fourth place since Democrats gained House control and notes that appropriation bills begin in the House during Taft years.
In a letter from April 29, discussion of sending the Atlantic fleet through the Panama Canal on July 4th is revisited. Colonel Goethals warns the move is hazardous or impossible, and Secretary of the Navy suggests there may be no attempt after all. Goethals had been consistent, while the administration now appears to acknowledge the risk and potential impracticality.
The Herald Star lauds Senator Charles J. Howard President pro tem and Republican leader for his leadership, fairness, and hard work in the Legislature. It credits him with guiding good legislation and serving Eastern Ohio with reliability and influence. Voters owe him thanks and expect further honors.
The eighty first general assembly reshaped state government by decentralizing power, reorganizing the agricultural department, reviving a large non salaried state board, reforming liquor licenses and taxation, and altering the school code. It cut several state positions and salaries, scrutinized the banking department, passed an honest elections bill, and shifted petition review to courts. It opposed separate state and national ballots, eased student voting limits, amended coal wage laws, and funded housing and utilities, while missing key reforms like election reform, railway fare hikes, and a pending gerrymander.
The text reflects on public figures choosing office and the public’s right to know private life. It notes potential aid available to a one term President, jokes about naval power, and discusses the future of party politics with a conservative hope for a Republican triumph amid uncertainty.
Colonel House declares he has nothing to report on war conditions in Europe as the President already knows more than anyone can tell him, a taut statement reflecting satirical insistence on certainty.
The Portland Oregonian notes a Virginia factory will manufacture about 2.5 million shrapnel shells for a European buyer. The supply could fill at least 500000 graves and would aid to restore business conditions strained by Democratic legislation.
President Wilson warned in Indianapolis that the United States forgets humanity’s odor when a Democrat is elected. He suggested the public recalls such themes only rarely, noting an implicit critique of electoral choices and presidential memory across recent decades.
The message urges no excuses for the Lusitania disaster and backs President Wilson to uphold American rights. It stresses firmness, warns of war if insult and murder persist, and declares the people must support the President in any response.
A historical editorial argues special agents found tariff woes were caused by inefficient management not tariffs. It suggests assigning a private agent to each government department to overhaul administration and improve efficiency.
The article critiques the new Federal Reserve Bulletin as government funded propaganda to reassure the public of prosperity amid economic strain. It also reports on Japan’s long-awaited note to the U S regarding China, Bryan’s denials, and Wilson’s optimistic but cautious stance on Far Eastern tensions.
A fragmented remark questions the governor's extensive grip on legislation and whether a single term would curb this dominance, urging broader limits on executive power and legislative oversight.
A brief item notes Democratic papers warn of misery for the public if the majority’s legislative wishes pass. The piece emphasizes party messaging and public sentiment without naming specific policies or dates.
The Cleveland Leader notes that if the Swan bill becomes a statute one may convey and Crip pled or sick man to the polls without becoming criminal under the corrupt practices act. It highlights the Ohio National Guard receiving a larger appropriation than the fish and game commission.
The notice suggests cities will face reduced revenues and tighter budgets under a new administration, with less spending and fewer resources. It frames the shift as a broad consequence of policy changes affecting local governance and fiscal planning.
A fragment suggests political power linked to saloons influences priority between the McDermott bill and a Cincinnati transit measure. The note emphasizes the saloon lobby and rapid action over transit proposals in the press. The source hints at internal power dynamics shaping policy pacing.
Rumors claim a Democratic member of the Belmont County Liquor Licensing Board faces influence concerns and say an inquiry is warranted to probe possible interference and the appointment background.
Mansfield News suggests even if Mr. Bryan rode in, his well known tastes might spur the stubborn animal to deride the water wagon before the White House comes into view. The remark mirrors political satire of the era.
The general assembly should transfer license granting to county elective officers while keeping executive branch power to enforce intoxicant traffic laws. Governor Willis endorses this position, arguing for a clearer separation of duties and strengthened enforcement.
The suit prepared by Mr. Hogan for Mr. Finley to oust D. S. Creamer from the central board remains unf iaailed. The action seeks to prove that a person who scratched Cox from the ticket was not a Democrat, challenging Willis's appointment.
The Ott bill to cut street and interurban railway workers hours and boost rest hours failed in the house. Cleveland members opposed the measure arguing it would end the city’s 3 cent fare by reducing service.
The Waverly Democrat cites Governor Willis firing high salaried Democrats and Cox Republicans from five state commissions. It accuses striskan Jobhalders of counterproductive protests and urges a Democratic successor to purge political opponents who block reforms. It commends the Republican governor’s decisive actions.
The Court of Customs is to interpret the five percent discount provision in the 1918 Underwood tariff bill. Disputed as unconstitutional, the clause faces multiple interpretations and has caused confusion, with Treasury and Attorney General opinions diverging and litigation mounting.
Members of the Child's League and visiting groups will host a May Day celebration for young children. Activities include games, crafts, and a snack time with seasonal treats. Organizers invite families to attend at the community center on Saturday afternoon.
A batch of affordable used furniture, swept up in hard times for the Democrats, was sold cheaply at the west door of the courthouse today. The event drew local buyers seeking bargains amid economic strain.
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