Republican ticket names and county positions listed
A historical ballot listing state and county offices with candidates across governor lieutenant governor treasurer auditor attorney general supreme court judge and public works, plus senatorial, judicial, and county tickets. Names include GEORGick NASH JOHN A CALDWELL ISAAC B CAMERON WALTER B GLILBERT JOHN M SHEERTS W. Z. DAVIS FRANK HUFFMAN plus a slate for state senator 9-14 district 5 H BRIVHT and other county roles such as A E PRICE E SAYRE CH PORTER W G HICKMAN D AR MEHEINSTRY THOMAS DUPLER S H HIBBARD WILLIAM JAMES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgick Nash
Franklin Co
John A Caldwell
Hamilton Co
Isaac B. Cameron
Columbama Co
Walter B. Glilbert
Noble Co
John M Sheerts
Fatinam Co
Supreme Court
W. Z. Davis
Marian Co
Board of Public Works
Frank Huffman
van Wert Co
Ohio political notes and weathered roads in one snapshot
County officials tune roads with lime, gravel, or sand to stay passable and keep limestone in place. State Republican HQ opens in Columbus ahead of Zanesville convention. Tascourty GOP readies to start work, local committee plans vigorous campaign to sustain large GOP majority. Democrats face uphill fall in Ohio over anti expansion talk as war in the Philippines looms. Supporters rally around the president, insisting peace in our possessions is paramount and duty binds citizens to stand with him.
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State
Republican Executive Committee
Columbus
Zanesville
Tascourty
TRE Democrats
Ohio
East
Philippines
Antilles
Stand by Our Troops on Philippine War Question
A Philadelphia Times editorial argues the war with Filipino insurgents might not have been avoidable but finds no solid evidence for such a view. It notes Admiral Dewey would not publicly share his convictions, except confidentially with the secretary of the navy and the president, and stresses steadfast support for the troops.
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Philadelphia Times
Admiral Dewey
Wawial Dewey
United States
War policy and heroism in the Philippines debate in Congress
A contemporary analysis defends the administration's war against Filipino insurgents, praising military leadership and urging unity to strengthen the army. It argues criticism by a few citizens fueled conflict more than policy failures and emphasizes securing victory through force.
Our Soldiers in Luzon Expose Wartime Letters
In rebuttal to sensational letters about Philippine fighting the article cites Capt. H L Wells on the ground in Manila as a sober observer. It argues that hostile letters misrepresent American troops, noting prisoners spared, villages burned only as guerrilla bases, and looting limited. It praises American conduct as markedly restrained compared with European forces.
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New York Evening Post
Luzon
H. L. Wells
Manila
Post
Republc
New York Evening
Wells
Selbs
Americana
Philadelphia Press
A Beautiful Tribute to Col. Ingersoll's Brother
A funeral oration honors Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s brother, describing a life of love as he neared life’s mid point. The speaker recalls the departed’s roles as brother husband father and friend and laments the dreamlike passing in the waning hours of life.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Memorial tribute to a heroic, liberty-loving figure in death
A fervent eulogy portrays a brave man as oak in storms and vine in sunshine, a friend to heroic souls and defender of the oppressed. He trusted justice, humanity, and liberty, serving public trusts with loyalty. The speaker honors his life, urging belief in enduring values beyond death.
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Vais
Alger resignation and 1890s political forecasts cited
The text discusses General Alger's resignation effective next week and debates over his record, praising him as a great man while criticizing sensationalism. It notes anticipated trade gains under a new treaty with Spain, comments from Corporal Tanner, and predicts a strong Republican year in Ohio with Judge Nash likely to win. It also mentions the Dewey fund growing toward $100,000 and Treasury officials' optimism.
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Tanner
Alger
Abraham Lincrin
Gen. Grant
Washington Letter reports Root as secretary of war and talks piracy of trade
In a Washington dispatch dated July 24, the selection of Elihu Root of New York to succeed Gen. Alger as secretary of war is praised as a strong, unimpeachable choice. The piece notes Roots legal prowess and argues he will handle military government legal questions amid expanding Philippine operations. It also mentions Mrs McKinleys health and a Lake Champlain retreat, with the president remaining connected by telegraph. It adds that wartime treaties with Spain are unsettled and U S trade faces hitches, including a differential duty favoring Britain on flour imports through Gibraltar.
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Washington
Erihu Root
New York
Gen
Alger
McKinley
Roots
McKinsey
War Department
Root
Manila
Spain
United States
Sprague
Gibraltar
Department of State
Smugglers Bound by Oaths Near Gibraltar
Reports describe an oath-bound smuggling ring active along the Gibraltar coast. Spanish authorities and Gibraltar police, aided by marine and militia, searched a rock cave via rope ladders and captured a wounded Spaniard guarding the band’s stock after a tense confrontation. caves there are longtime pirate and smuggler hideouts.
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Gibraltar
Aetims
Compania Tebacolors
Scattering Vote In Democrat Township Carroll County
In Democrat township Carroll County Indiana a ward recount exposed a single Republican vote amid a predominantly Democratic area. An irregular ballot count raised questions as a Republican judge claimed an extra vote existed and attempted to adjust the tally under table. The incident highlights tense party divisions in a region long dominated by Democrats.
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Down
Carroll County
Ind
Hoosier
Democrat Township
G.o. P
Jess
Poke
Grocer’s Frank Talk on John L Sullivan Startles Vermont Buyer
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer tale a Boston grocer recounts meeting a Vermont farmer while in Springfield. The farmer, selling butter cheese and eggs, asks if John L Sullivan really lives in Boston leading to a proposed shipment deal being called off due to uncertainty about meeting the famed fighter.
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Springfield
Boston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vermont
John L. Sullivan
John L. Sul-ivan
That Throbbing Headache Would Quickly Leave You
Advertisement for Dr King New Life Pills claiming to cure sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerves. Promotes easy 20 cent purchase with money back guarantee option and sale by W H McKee druggist.
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Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Athens County to issue 860000 bond for turnpikes
In Athens County the Marietta Register notes Athens County plans to issue 860000 bonds for turnpikes. Washington County may be the last in the state to take up the important question. The report mentions teams and heavy loads in winter in Athens and four horses in Washington County, reflecting the road conditions.
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Athens County
Marietta
Gallia County
Washington County
Craiv-O Grain-0: a healthful coffee substitute drink
A vintage ad promotes Craiv-O as a grain based beverage to replace coffee. It claims healthful, invigorating properties and a rich brown color, resembling coffee in taste while costing about four money units. It targets children, suggesting it nourishes as a genuine food drink.
Ohio county divides Athens districts for real estate assessors
Athens County Commissioners divide county into districts for assessing real estate. Districts include Athens, Alexander, Ames, Bern, Canaan, Carthage, Dover, Lee, Lodi, Rome, Troy, Trimble, Waterloo, and York. Electors in each district to elect an assessor at the November 7 election. Separate poll books to be used. returns certified as in other cases. By order of the Board, SCOTT, June 2 to July 9.
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Athens
Cots
Ofio
General Assembly
State of Ohio
Athens County
Ohw
Alexander
Ames
Bern
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Lee
Lod
Rome
Vic
Trey
Trimble
Waterloo
Township of
York
Cal
Scott
Nelsonville Lot 256 in Peston Add to Be Sold
In Athens county Ohio an alias order of sale directs a public auction of Lot 256 in L DB Peston's addition to Nelsonville. The parcel on Franklin Street includes a dwelling on an unnamed street and is bounded by an alley and a vacant lot. The sale occurs on a Saturday in August 1999 at 1 PM.
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Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Nelsonville
Peston
DY Samuel
A Coulter
Laura A. Coulter
Franklin Street
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PusLinnen
Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
H Brivht
Hocking Co
Common Pleas
Henry W. Coultrap
Vinton Co
E Price
E .P Sayre
CH Porter
W. G Hickman
Thomas Dupler
S H. Hibbard
William James
J ¢ Pickett
John R. McLean
America
Ingersoll
Agi
E. N. Huggins
Nash
Vanderlipp
Treasury
Roberts
Sea Yard
Sam
FOR Bargains
Stewart Building
Athens, Ohio
Sullivan
Anditer
Sheriffs Sale
George W. Teimmer
W.K. Witham, Et al
Order of Sale
Athens County Court Common Pleas
Wrenn
Ryan
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