Democratic State Convention in Ohio May 5 6 1908
The Ohio Democratic State Convention will meet in Columbus May 5 and 6 1908 to nominate state officers for the November election. Delegates are apportioned by county with rules on primaries ballots and presidential patronage. The platform supports a strong navy and emphasizes party organization and national convention participation.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio
Columbus
John M. Pattison
County Board of Deputy
State Supervisors of Elections
United States
State Central Committee
Franklin County Memorial Hall
East Broad Street
Edward H. Moore
Mahoning County
Benjamin F
Supreme Court
Denver
Psesstaessese
Es Tysk Pas Pp
Ks Pb Wah
Pumirimmaoon
Charles A. Kloer
Night Riding and Bloodshed in Kentucky Tobacco War
Opinion piece questions whether reigniting violent actions by tobacco growers could trigger a civil war in Kentucky. It warns that while current actions seem one sided, conflict could become two sided, escalating to deadly violence.
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Kentucky
Ohio Congressman Dawes praised by state convention
The Ohio state convention committee acknowledged the Ohio representatives in Congress for their standing and ability. They included the district’s member, who is pleased by the recognition and its positive sentiment.
Entangled Dick Dismissed in Quiet Shuffle
A brief note describes Dick as largely overlooked in the shuffle. He may wiggle briefly but remains mostly ignored, with no notable action or outcome reported.
Hungarians Lead in Matrimonial Alliances With Americans
A briefnote reports that Hungarians now hold the lead in matrimonial alliances with American brides. It suggests Slavs may soon gain equal standing, signaling shifting social alignments and possible demographic shifts.
Independent batting spirit fuels Ohio pastime demand
After the bosses finish the people may take a notion to play an inning. The spirit of independent batting is unquenchable, notably in Ohio, and over the fence is out.
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Ohio
Harri Man Seeks Delegate Bid After Court Ruling
The court ruled for Harri Man against Fish and Harri Man now seeks a place as a Republican national convention delegate. An injunction proceeding could be an appropriate interference.
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Harriman
Fish
Republican National Corvention
Lawmakers Back Rose County Option Bill in District Vote
All senators and representatives in the described districts approved the Rose county option bill. Senators Rosand and Mahaffey joined reps Ackley of Noble Cosgrave of Muskingum Lybarger of Coshocton White of Washington Yost of Monroe Bishop of Morgan and Eagle 231 of Guernsey in voting yes.
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Rose County
Rosand Mahaffey
Ackley
Noble
Cosgrave
Muskingum
Lybarger
Coshocton
White
Washington
Yost
Monroe
Bishop
Morgan
Eagle- 231
Guernsey
President Green Foresees No Major Miners Strike Yet
President William Green says there is no serious danger of a miners strike or walk through April. He adds that a satisfactory adjustment should be reached soon as labor and production conditions are already strained and a long coal mining disturbance would be unfortunate.
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William Green
Sippers
Republican Party
Foraker to Speak on Brownsville Report as Senate Concludes
Senator Foraker plans a lengthy address on the Brownsville affair, describing it as his supreme effort and possibly his final senate act. Eight members of the committee endorse the shooting report. others oppose or dodge. The speech will be lengthy and not suitable for full verbatim printing.
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Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Senate
Foraker
Resignation Filed Over Probe Committee Appointment
Mr. Welker of Stark resigns after opposition to his appointment on the Probe committee. He denies being a Cox man and pledges thorough work. Republicans support Speaker Eagleson’s action while the sick member is replaced and Democrats stand pat.
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Welker
Stark
Eagleson
House
Pat
Post Office Fee Rule Sparks Prompt Patron Response
Clerks urge patrons to adopt the new postage ruling before April 1 to avoid loss of service. Officials aim to prepare all customers for the change without sending out collectors.
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Post Office Department
Washington platform rejection mirrors Cambridge convention clash
The Washington platform ignored the two U S Senators while the committee may not follow dictation. The piece recalls the Cambridge congressional convention where Congressman B G Dawes faced sharp treatment. Words are cheap and leaders fear angering allies with any courtesy.
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Washington City
U. S
Cambridge
B. G. Dawes
Oratory at convention lacks Foraker’s remembered voice
The piece notes abundant promised eloquence at the convention while acknowledging no undertone of the doleful 1996 recollections. It observes that the fervent oratory of the late Senator Foraker will be absent, with echoes of his voice lingering beyond imitators who fade away.
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Saily
Senator Foraker
Deliberations Permit Delegates to Nominate Part of Ticket
The article praises bosses allowing delegates to nominate part of the ticket at the state convention. It warns new delegates may try to make provocations instead of ratifying selections, risking disturbances. It notes a growing drive among so called Rubes to act independently if bosses dictate voting.
Rose county local option bill passes in house 79 to 36
After a full debate in the house, the Rose county local option bill passed without amendment by 79 to 36 and goes to the Governor for approval. Some senators labeled the act a snap judgment amid hurried senate changes adding two anti temperance members to the temperance committee.
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Rose County
Govenor
Senate
Committee On
Temperance
Lamb
Williams
Senator Mahaffey
Mahaffey
Rose county option bill outlines key provisions
The Rose county measure would allow a petition by 35 percent of qualified voters to trigger a county wide vote on banning saloons. A majority would decide the policy. if a county votes wet, prior dry townships stay dry. Elections could occur every three years, existing laws remain unless courts interpret otherwise, and strict penalties apply for enforcement. The act takes effect September 1, 1908.
Ohio Democratic leadership contest aims for Pomerene
Hon. Tom L. Johnson advocates replacing Hon. Harvey Garber as party leader in Ohio. Canton’s Hon. Atlee Pomerene is his gubernatorial candidate and enjoys strong local support. The anti Garber faction within the party views Pomerene as a favorable choice.
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Tom L. Johnson
Harvey Garber
Ohio
Atlee Powerene
Canton
Pomerene
Garber
Judge Kraemer backs Brevno and Johnson for party posts
Judge J H Kraemer of Oak Harbor Ottawa county visits the city. He advocates nominating Cal Brevno for President and Johnson for Democratic leadership, opposing Harvey Garber who has long held the post.
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J. H. Kraemer
Oak Harbor
Ottawa County
Cal Brevno
Fam Johnson
Harvey Garber
Laning Secures renomination Amid Strong Republican Contest
Congressman Laning of Huron county won renomination after a hard fight. The opposition remains strong with many Republicans predicting possible defeat, though tone may change as the campaign heats up. An independent candidate may emerge.
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Laning
Huron County
Laring
Ohio to fill key state posts as administrations change
A wave of plum appointments approaches in Ohio with Labor Commissioner, Chief Examiner of Steam Engines, Chief Mine Inspector, Fire Marshal, and Supervisor of Public Printing on the slate. The last three are held by gubernatorial appointment, and current incumbents may not be reappointed by Governor Harris.
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Ohio
Pattison
Harris
Farmers oppose county hunting tax ruling on private land
County farmers and landowners unite against a proposed tax on hunting even on their own properties. They welcome protection of game such as quails but oppose any flat fee for hunting rabbits on private land during legal seasons, calling it an imposition and inappropriate.
Death of Mrs Elijah Hyde Reported in Londonderry
Isaac Hyde of North Tenth street received word from Londonderry of the death of his brother's wife Mrs Elijah Hyde at their Londonderry home Sunday morning. Hyde left for Londonderry today to attend the funeral, routing via Bridgeport on the K O line, then by rail to Freeport and a five mile drive to Londonderry.
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Isaac Hyde
North Tenth Street
Londonderry
Elijah Hyde
Hyde
Bridgeport
Pennyroyal Reunion Set for August 26 and 27
The executive committee met at Fairview and announced the next Pennyroyal Reunion will be held Wednesday and Thursday August 26 and 27. Attending were J. H. McClena han Thos Smith W B Johnson C M Ault J W Rose and E B Ship ley.
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Fairview
J. H. McClenahan
Thos, Smith
W. BH. Johnson
C. M. Ault
J. W. Rose
E. B. Shipley
Allen Ferguson Returns from Visit to New Philadelphia and Uhrichsville
Allen Ferguson came back last night after visiting friends in New Philadelphia Ohio and Uhrichsville Ohio.
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Allen Ferguson
New Philadelphia
Ubrichsville
Not Yet Hungarians and Irish M P on American social trading
Fragmentary excerpt notes criticism of Hungarians and an Irish member of parliament, claiming British titles lack dignity and moral worth, and that neither group paid for access to American social trading opportunities.
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M. P
N. Y. Worla
If They Pay the Freight Cambridge Revives Industry
Cambridge sees early industrial revival as bar mill workers return to jobs on Tuesday. Earnings will quickly circulate to local shops and nearby Zanesville outlets, stimulating commerce in the region.
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Cambridge
Zanesville
Times Recorder
Mint Ool Watterson on the President’s latest policy message
The World quotes Mint Ool Watterson describing the President’s spree of policy as a mix of Felix Adter Caesar's Commentaries and Tom Lawson. The remark notes a generous dash, calling the blend approved by a Kentuckian’s standard.
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Ool
Watterson
Felix Adter
Caesar
Tom Lawson
False report about miners in trolley disaster
A clarification rejects a circulated claim that drunken coal miners caused the trolley car disaster. The writer states no such expression appeared in the Jeffersonian and asserts miners they know are not given to intoxication, inviting them to deny the false report.
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Jeffersonian
Bill Could Expand Cabinet Roles for Vice President and Assistants
The text suggests adding cabinet officers to enlarge the administration and notes a $100,000 Senate-passed appropriation for a government building in Bellaire. It mentions Cambridge and a possible Washington visit by Mr Joyce to aid Dawes in securing an Cambridge appropriation.
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White House
Bellaire
Senate
Cambridge
Joyce
Washington
Dir. Dawes
Republican Party at Forefront of National Progress
A historic national campaign asserts the Republican party has steered the United States from an agriculture-based nation to an industrial power. It highlights world role, Cuban policy, Monroe Doctrine protection for the Americas, and fulfilled promises to Porto Rico as part of a broad call for unity and steadfast leadership.
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Republican Party
Cuba
South
Central America
Porto Rico
Peace and Progress in Philippine Policy and Reform
The speech outlines American goals in the Philippines and Pacific region, praising peaceful development, education expansion, and civic reform. It defends constitutional governance, military restraint, and federal leadership under Roosevelt, while detailing industrial policy, anti trust measures, and regulatory reforms to sustain prosperity and rule of law.
Taft Guided by Republican Resolve for National Conservation
The passage urges amendments to curb unfair corporate practices and regulate interstate business to ensure full public disclosure and enforce law. It credits the Republican Party with prioritizing natural resource conservation and presents William H. Taft as the capable leader whose experience and honesty align with these policies.
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Republican Party
Bureau of Corporations
Supreme Court
Nelect
Household tonic and cure claims in old patent medicine ad
An historical advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion and life vitality, Dean's Olotment for piles and skin itching, Done's Reemlete for stomach tone and constipation, Dr Thomas Electric Oil for children’s coughs and general aches, and Wiltie products for cuts, sore throat, and lameness. It mockingly links politics to health beliefs.
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Baby
Wiltie
Mama
Grandma
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