Guernsey County Slate For State and Local Electors
From the county ticket list for Guernsey there are names and roles including State Senator J. P. Mahaffey, Representative John L. McCreary, Probate Judge with no nomination, Auditor S. E. Boden, Clerk of Courts Elmer Green, James Orr, W. G. Trott, Infirmary Directors William H. Shouse, Stacy H. Taylor, John Reasoner, Surveyor J. T. Fairchild, and Coroner Dr. A. E. Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Boden
Cambridge
Elmer Green
Taft Expected To Open Campaign In Akron
Instead of Governor Hughes at Youngstown the Ohio voters would prefer Judge Taft to open the campaign in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnstead
Cambridge Welcomes Delegates to Democratic Senatorial Convention
Citizens of Cambridge greet delegates invited to the Democratic senatorial convention to be held in the city on Thursday the 23d. It is expected that each county will be fully represented as the campaign prepares with Republican plans noted for ticket formation and district alignment.
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Cambridge
M. C. Thomas
Century
St. Louis
Cleveland
Thomas
Ohio Journal notes curious Negro vote dynamic in politics
The Ohio State Journal reflecting on Foraker comments that the bulk of the Republican party seems to count for little while one man appears to hold the Negro vote in his pocket. The piece notes politics can be full of curiosities and observers wonder how it will turn out.
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Ohio
The
Ohio State Journal
Foraker
Taft’s letter of acceptance faces Roosevelt review
The writer questions Judge Taft submitting his acceptance letter for Roosevelt’s censorship before presenting it to the committee and the public, arguing a president should prepare state papers independently and without a censor. The piece contrasts Taft’s alleged subservience with historic presidential independence.
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Judge Taft
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Taft
United States
Silence of the presidency sparks financial pressure noted
The text argues that powerful interests seek to quiet a president who pushes law in the public interest, claiming prosperity returns with a presidential campaign if monopolies align, and urges readers to read current signs and piece together motives.
Hearst Leads Independence Party Convention in Chicago
Will iam R Hearst acts as temporary chairman as Independence party organizes in Chicago. Hearst rejects presidential candidacy while promising a campaign independent of other parties. Platform focuses on injunctions and currency with newspapers as core control hub.
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Independence Party
William R. Hearst
Chicago
Liberty League Drives Fight Across State in October
The Liberty League presses campaigning in every county and district to defeat legislators who backed the County Local Option law. Voters are warned of pervasive influence and untruthful reports as October's crucial battles approach.
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Liberty League
League
Judge Landis and the Standard Oil Case
The New York World defends Judge Landis for imposing the maximum sentence after a jury found Standard Oil guilty on rebates charges. The piece argues critics should not denounce an honest judge for applying a harsh penalty to what it calls the biggest offender in the nation.
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Landis
Standard Oil Company
Debs
New York World
Court halts Gayman probe. case moves to supreme court
Cincinnati circuit court blocks the Gayman investigation, ruling the legislative committee lacks proper judicial power. It bars inquiry beyond aiding state legislation, prompting an appeal to the supreme court. The decision questions constitutionality and suggests new laws to ensure honesty.
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Circuit Court of Cincinnati
Gayman
Supreme Court
Legislative
Ely Court
Geo. B
Senator Mahaffey Thanks Delegates and Friends
The text records Senator Mahaffey’s thanks for support in his renomination bid. He notes the large volume of congratulations prevents personal replies and asks delegates and friends for continued good will and confidence in him. J. P. Mahaffey signs the message through the Jeffersonian.
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Mahaffey
Jeffersonian
J. P. Mahaffey
Norman Mack Nominated DNC Chairman Sparks NY Bryan Kern Push
The Buffalo journalist and politician Norman Mack is chosen as chairman of the Democratic national committee signaling a vigorous campaign to carry New York state for William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Kern.
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Norman &. Mack
Buffalo
New York State
Bryan
Kern
Holland Eyes US Backing Before Any Venezuela Move
The Dutch would only pursue a vigorous policy toward Venezuela after securing agreement with the United States and several European nations. Dutch officials are noted for their hard-headed common sense in approaching international action.
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Holland
Venezuela
United States
Taft Taft Taft and Foraker Clash Over Speech and Delay
Meetings to formalize acceptance are finished and a revised edition will arrive on time. The question looms if President may delay the letter until after it is read, while Foraker faces possible speech censorship before Youngstown on September 5 and may be barred from speaking. Some Americans value personal independence, but Foraker is aggressive and dislikes Democrats.
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Taft
Foraker
Youngstown
Ohio
Liberty League Attacks Backing Mahaffey At Senate Nominating
The Liberty League and Monroe county agents rallied against Senator Mahaffey at the Democratic senatorial convention. Delegations from Noble and Guernsey shifted to Mahaffey as deception and booster rhetoric failed. Supporters praised Guernsey loyalty as the Mahaffey vote grew among voters who know him.
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Liberty League
Mahaffey
League
Monroe
Columbus
Tuscara
Noble
Michhaffey
Guernsey
Obituary of Mrs. J. A. Burnworth of Beaver Pennsylvania
Mrs. J A Burnworth born Senecaville July 16 1868 died suddenly last Friday. She was daughter of Dr Vincent Ferguson and Sarah Louise Ferguson. Surviving are three sons Holston Andrew Collins Alvin all in Guernsey County Ohio and two daughters Mrs L C Greer Barnesville Ohio and Mrs W W McClelland Wheeling West Virginia. She married April 14 1887 and lived on a farm near Cambridge Ohio before moving to Cambridge city then Pittsburgh.
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Beaver
Star
J. A. Burnworth
Senecaville
Vincent Ferguson
Sarah Louise Ferguson
Noted West Bridgewater Woman Dies After Seven Years
Mrs. Burnworth of West Bridgewater dies after seven years in the town. Survived by husband and two sons, James Wilbur 19 and Frank 10. Visitation held at Water street home, with services at Senecaville. Final rites Sunday at the mother Mrs. Ferguson's home. Rev. Ernest L. McCartney presided, with Revs. H. W. Piper and Aiken assisting. Her life described as filled with kindness and Christian faith since joining the Presbyterian church on February 5, 1905.
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West Bridgewater
James Wilbur
Frank
Water Street
Senecaville
Ernest L. McCartney
H. W. Piper
M. E. Church
Aiken
Rochester U. P
Ferguson
Presbyterian Church of
Taxes extended to August first, 1908
County Treasurer A. J. LaFollette announces the tax deadline is moved to August 1 1908 with books closing then. Will Simons of Larnesville visited friends here today.
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A. J. Lafollette
Will Simons
Larnesville
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Cambridge Testimony
Cambridge resident Mrs. George Stephens reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her husband’s lumbago and sluggish kidney action. She also used the remedy with excellent results and recommends it. Sold by dealers for 59 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y, is the sale agent for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
Cambridge
George Stephens
Highland Avenue
Ohio
Lumbago
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Washington
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
David L. Rockwell
Kent
Hugh T. Mather
Sidney
George B. Okey
J. H. Newman
Troy
W. W. Durbin
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Creamer
St. Clairsville
Timothy S. Hogan
Wellston
Board of Public Works
J. A. States
Lima
Bernard Doran
New Lexington
David E. Ely
Jeromeville
John A. McDowell
Millersburg
Oliver C. Larason
Newark
Senatorial
County Ticket
John L. McCreary
Jackson
Frank R. Creighton
Edmund Hawthorne
A. W. Jackson
Mahlon
James Orr
W. G. Trott Spencer
WM. H. Shouse
Stacy H. Taylor
Oxford
John Reasoner
Westland
J. T. Fairchild
A. E. Fletcher
Gatarrh
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Mrr
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Greenwasd
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