Ohio Republicans rally as centennial cheers echo in Philadelphia
Governor Foraker and President Sherman honored at the Constitution centennial. Ohio Republicans organize across counties to preserve majority margins amid a nationwide campaign push. Democratic State Committee meets in Columbus to fill a vacancy on the Board of Public Works ticket after Peter Murphy resigns. Gen Powell faces criticism over his Hamilton speech and campaign rhetoric.
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General Sheridan
Philadelphia
Ohio
Gen. Powell
Hamilton
Democratic State Committee
Columbus
Peter Murphy
Board of Public Works
THE
Ohio State Journal
Powell
Thomas E. Powell
Democratic Executive Committee
Grant
Arthur
Powells
W. A. Shultz
J.G. Huthman
Democracy of
State Journal
Supreme Court Death Sentence Endorsed by Illinois Public
The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision upholding a condemned Chicago anarchist’s death sentence draws broad support from law abiding citizens. The Athens Journal accuses Governor Foraker of seeking farm land reappraisal, while the governor’s actual recommendation was only to equalize values. The Journal’s interpretation contradicts the State Democratic Executive Committee’s campaign plan.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
Chicago
Oglesby
Athens Journal
Foraker
State Democratic Executive Committee
Lincoln Club mass meeting to hear Senator Sherman
The Lincoln Club of Athens plans a mass meeting in Athens on Saturday October 15 addressed by Senator Sherman and other speakers. It will be the only county seat mass meeting during the campaign and Republicans are urged to prepare to attend and hear the nation’s foremost statesman discuss public issues.
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Athens
Senator Sherman
Sherman
Congress
John Sherman
Ohio
Prohibition Vote Ensnarled by Liquor Groups in Tennessee
The National Protective Association of Distillers and Wholesale Whiskey Dealers vows to flood Tennessee with funds to sway the upcoming prohibition amendment vote. The piece questions moral effects versus apparent guest etiquette after Mrs. Cleveland snubbed Governor and Mrs. Foraker at a public event, praising the Forakers while criticizing the first lady's conduct.
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Tennessee
National Protective Association of Distillers and
Cincinnati
Washington drives push to fund Powell campaign in Ohio
Washington dispatches report Powell carried $30,000 home to spend to win election in Ohio. The note ties this money to securing votes while marking September 21 as the emancipation anniversary. The text also references Congressman William D. Kelley and a plan for budget reform in the October Forum.
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Washington
Tom Powell
Howe of Representatives
William D. Kelley
Townsend Nominated for State Senator in Ninth District
Local Republican supporters praise Charles Townsend of Athens as a capable and honest candidate for State Senator. Articles from Fairfield County Republican and Marietta Register endorse Townsend, noting his Secretary of State service, legislative record, integrity, and likelihood of carrying Athens Hocking and Fairfield counties on November 8. The Ohio State Journal questions Powell speech and clarifies election day as November 8.
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Fairfield County
Maj. Townsend
Logan
Charles Townsend
Athens
Otio
Ohio
Townsend
Athens County
Hocking
Fairfield
Athens- Hocking
Marietta Register
Wade
Ohio State Journal
State Journal
Armenian lecture at M FE church on Constantinople needs
Under W F M Society auspices a lecturer named ean Armenian will speak at the M FE church Friday in Turkish costume describing Missiou work and needs in Constantinople. Admission 15 cents for adults 10 cents for children. The piece includes a local note on health remedies and a donation appeal.
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Governor Foraker Corrects Rail Land Grant Claim
Governor Foraker rebuts Democrat assertions on public land grants to railroads. He notes that prior to Republican power on March 4 1861 and before 1850 there were forty three congressional grants totaling over 32 million acres, all issued by Democratic administrations.
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Foraker
Powell
Ohio set to go Republican in Washington County race
The writer mocks Democratic boasts about carrying Ohio and Washington County. They predict Ohio will vote Republican by 20 000 to 50 000 and claim the Washington County ticket is strongest and most satisfactory, concluding that Ohio’s result will determine Washington County.
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Marietta Register
Ohio
Washington County
Foraker
The Democratic Party and the Grand Army of the Republic Clash
The Racine Tribune notes Democratic hostility to the Grand Army of the Republic, saying the party has long opposed the GAR dating to its Civil War era. The piece frames the disagreement as consistent with past tensions between the parties and veterans groups.
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Racine Tribune
Democratic Party of
Grand Army of the Republic
Prospect for GOP Victory in Hocking County
The Logan Republican Gazette lauds an excellent ticket and strong executive and central committees, urging all Republicans to fulfill their duties so Hocking County can rise above Democratic dominance.
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Logan
Hocking County
Hocking
Editorial urges Democrats to embrace policy honesty
The New York World editorial titled Wanted, a Policy argues the Democratic party must adopt clear principles and honest leadership to overcome current difficulties, urging unity and principled stance to restore public trust.
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New York World
Democratic Party
Old Soldier Reflects on Cleveland Vote in Wary Mood
An elderly veteran recalled saying he once voted for Cleveland but would not do so again, noting remorse if forgiveness could be granted. The remark appeared in the Upper Sandusky Republican as a memory shared in conversation.
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Upper Sandusky
Cleveland
Senator Sherman backs Foraker to handle Powell alone
The Cleveland Leader notes Senator Sherman believes Governor Foraker is fully capable of managing Mr. Powell without outside help, a view echoed by others.
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Sherman
Foraker
Mr. Powell
Sherman Campaign Speech In Ohio Rouses Voters
Senator Sherman delivered a vigorous campaign talk in Ohio, railing against the Democrats and their “bloody shirt” issue, portraying Republicans as blameless in the controversy and urging voters to support his ticket.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Sherman
Ohio
John
Cleveland silent stance forces Ohio rival to the ballot
The Inter Ocean notes President Cleveland’s silence aims to diminish Governor Foraker. It forecasts Foraker beating Cleveland by 40,000 votes in Ohio while Cleveland runs for President next year. The piece urges a withered stance at the ballot box as a political wager.
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Inter Ocean
Cleveland
Foraker
Ohio
Democrats oppose homestead bill in Congress
The Ironton Register notes that when the first homestead bill passed only one Republican voted against it while 60 of 98 Democrats opposed the measure, illustrating Democratic opposition to free lands.
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Ironton Register
Remark on Grand Army of the Republic Composition
The piece claims the Grand Army of the Republic is made up more of mule-drivers coffee-coolers bounty men and camp vagabonds than of loyal Caton cobtiers, noting the Alabama region and Dem. affiliation context.
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Bermingham
Grand Army of the Republic
Fragmentary edit misses clear headline
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Fragmentary note on trade and policy context
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