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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
2
The Weekly Herald print shop notices show publication by The Herald Printing Company with Charles D. Simeral as president. It lists office address at 170 North Fourth Street and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, plus postal classification and pricing terms.
Gifford Pinchot declares for Hughes as Maine’s victory shocks Republicans and alarms Democrats. Hughes pleased with Maine result as Ohio visit looms. Republicans plan to push campaign to Cox’s doorstep while observing national war and defense debates. Ohio scenes highlight Steubenville support and Armor Plate plant speculation. Josephus Daniels touts Maine win as Wilson re-election hint. Ohio GOP campaign set for September 25 in Dayton with Hughes and other leaders.
A political note frames the Maine outcome as a heavy blow to Democrats, describing it as an upper cut and a knockout, signaling a decisive setback for the party in a Cleveland Plain Dealer context.
A reading of editorials and notes covers Hughes as a favorite in New York election betting and discusses Democratic funds, Edison’s support for Wilson, naval battery issues, tariff views, and the political climate postwar. The piece mentions Mr Mack and the Law Enforcement League, the Republican stance on industry, Columbus Ohio politics, Halloween events, and concerns over infantile paralysis near Liverpool.
Senator Borah voices harsh criticism as Wilson forces enactment. Congress debates the bill with many fearing long term consequences. Three New York dailies publish similar headlines predicting higher costs for freight and goods after the measure passes.
A sweeping political column describes President Wilson's arbitration stance, Hughes attacks, and Maine race dynamics. It notes Secretary Daniels and naval security concerns, then shifts to tariff debates, Democratic spending, and calls for fiscal restraint with references to Harding and Maine audience reactions.
Local items report Dan Da Rora and Lilian Hunt taken to Ohio Valley hospital in Steubenville for appendicitis surgery, several others moved for illness, work, or study. The column covers accidents, arrests for disorderly conduct and car theft incidents, carnival activity, church notices, society updates, rail line chatter, and upcoming rifle club meeting with community notices.
The piece frames a campaign clash between Hughes and Wilson era rhetoric. Wilcox touts America first and efficient as safeguards for lives, property, tariffs, and capable public service, while McCormick counters with Wilson first and expediency, arguing for balanced governance and accountable restraint.
The Presbyterian church group gathered about twenty five members for the first fall meeting to plan winter projects. Rev. Farland spoke and several members offered remarks as plans and social activities were discussed.
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