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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
2
An advocate argues that honest questions are fair but deliberate trap tactics anger truthful men. He cites the Greek proverb beware of Greeks bearing gifts as doubly apt in political campaigns.
Hear General Brown. Voters in Steubenville to attend Thursday evening meeting. Brown, a seasoned soldier and Republican gubernatorial candidate, will outline his stance on pending issues and discuss campaign topics to inform the public.
The Herald Star reports speeches by General Brown and Beecher Waltermier at the Republican campaign opening in Columbus on Saturday. They preach traditional Republicanism and promise strong appeal to readers of all parties. General Brown is noted for an incisive, readable style.
An upcoming election in about six weeks prompts minimal public campaigning. The plan emphasizes quiet thinking, home discussions, and decisive issues, with organization as the key to crystallizing sentiment and ensuring it translates to votes.
Democratic leaders insist there are no desertions but Steubenville shows many Democrats will not vote the ticket this year. Quiet but decisive, their ballots will carry weight in November due to opposition to the Wilson tariff bill.
A local appeal argues the Protective tariff sustains Steubenville’s mills and all related jobs. It states every worker relies on community activity driven by the tariff and warns voting against the Republican party in the upcoming election could bring disaster to residents and their families.
The piece discusses Tammany's push to renominate Gov. Dix of New York while Murphy wields influence with conflicting aims. It notes opposition grows as Wilson is framed as opposing Murphy by challenging Dry, framing a strategic but risky political maneuver with unclear outcomes.
A fragmentary report notes Wilson criticizing Union labor and opposing pensions, with suggestions he sought a personal pension. It mentions his stance against foreign tariff or bern rhetoric and expresses his general political position.
A fragment argues that a revenue tariff would ruin Steckenville and blames Wilson for backing the policy with Democratic allies the Taggarts and Murphys. The speaker warns that Wilson would wreck prosperity if elected and questions the reader about supporting such wrecking.
A critical note on Professor Wilson's statements about tariffs, asserting he misstates the Taft veto and the Metal bill. It argues the agricultural implements are already tariff free and that the Payne Law did not raise rates, highlighting the 1909 act reduced tariffs.
A letter-style critique questions Governor Wilson's claim that low tariffs doubled or tripled prosperity. It cites historical periods under Van Buren, the Walker tariff, 1887, and 1833, arguing such lows did not sustain lasting growth and highlighting opposing Democratic and Republican viewpoints.
In Rockland Speaker Clark and Governor Marshall are accused of misrepresenting tariff facts. Clark claims Republicans promised tariff cuts in 1908 but raised rates, while Marshall’s speeches are labeled full of misstatements. The piece argues tariff economics favor American consumers and labor, and criticizes Democratic tariff arguments.
A dozen men at a summer hotel debated protection, citing Hamilton, Jackson, Carey, and English writers. One man finally pointed to the first book of Samuel, noting a concise authority that others had overlooked as the crowd discussed protection.
The passage links ancient and New Testament views on labor and provisioning. It recalls Philistine sharpeners aiding Israelite workers, notes the scarcity of arms in Samuel and Jonathan, and cites St. Paul on providing for one’s household, framed by a country parson’s reading of the Bible before voting.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times argues Taft deserves support for his positive record and independence, praising his single minded statecraft, progress in legislation, curb on corporate abuses, and the era’s improving prosperity, while noting Gov Wilson's fair regard amid Republican debates.
President Taft issued a Beverly statement dated September 16 arguing the Democratic tariff proposals would disrupt business conditions and reduce national prosperity. He cited Wilson’s acceptance speech and claimed the bills aimed to remove protection from 15900000000 worth of manufactured goods and hinder commerce and manufacturing.
A fragmented report notes Governor Wilson's proposal on unprotected labor issues, highlighting concerns over worker protections and proposed reforms, with limited details from the unreadable portion of the source.
The author argues labor protected by geography wins domestic work while foreign competition affects industrial trades. He notes ships and guns defend distant cities but not Cincinnati or Omaha, since oceans separate markets. Everyday services like haircuts or repairs still involve local workers, implying genuine protection for certain industries.
A satirical and topical column from the era notes political campaigning and social trends across the country. It rails at the era’s figures, jokes about prohibition and beer, and mocks campaign rhetoric while praising brisk public discourse and civic engagement.
A collage of sharp quips and oddities from a newspaper page includes satire about hammer throwers and editors, comments on party voting, and a quirky bank scene in Inverness. The Dundee News fragment notes a woman testing bank cash handling with a humorous retort.
The Ohio State Journal argues true value lies in mind and purpose, not appearance. The Christian Science Monitor criticizes proposed use of alternating currents on New York schoolchildren, urging parents to demand plain common sense if sanctioned.
A Yorkville message to the Herald-Star said 200 miners were not entombed and there were no injuries after a cave in at the O and P mine. Crews were clearing debris and no one was hurt.
President Moore of the Ohio miners will arrive in Bridgeport to settle a long standing dispute at the Plum Run mines over labor conditions. The visit aims to end the ongoing friction and restore operations.
Red Cross reports another 500 donation in Holliday's Cove bringing relief to Cove Colliers and nearby towns to 24 000 raised while only 4 000 subscribed. Fund to be pooled into general relief run by custodian Beall as Bicknell and Jackson plan meetings in West Virginia towns to raise 20 60o more. Railroad damage along Harmon's valley worsens with obliterated roadbed and six miles of slow orders. Forty six Pennsylvanian bridges destroyed in Washington county with total of ninety across Brooke Hancock and Washington counties.
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