Editor's Note
An attempt has been made in this double
issue of Ohio History to present some
insights in connection with the changing
pattern of sociopolitical life in Ohio that
emerged at the turn of the century. It
should be noted that changes resulted only
after a period of struggle between
opposing groups, and that change, though not
necessarily positive, was persistent.
The study of those forces representing
the conservative traditional nineteenth
century approach is included in
Professor Giglio's article on Harry M. Daugherty,
Professor Wolff's presentation of Mark
Hanna's philosophy of American Harmony,
and Professor Nethers' discussion of the
efforts of Simeon Fess to achieve and
maintain prohibition.
A general presentation of those forces
representing a challenge to the status
quo can be found in Professor Meyer's
article on "Radical Responses to Capitalism
in Ohio Before 1913." Three
specific examples of changes and how they were
effected have been researched by
Professor Sponholtz, Mr. Lee, and Professor
Stevens. The strength of these forces
for change can be determined by their per-
sistence, despite the trauma of the
First World War, and by the fact they continued
to have influence through conservative
as well as liberal administrations.
H.M.T.