Democratic State Convention to Nominate Ohio Officials
The Democratic State Central Committee announces the Ohio convention to nominate state officers for the November 1908 election. It will meet in Columbus on May 5 and 6, with delegates allocated by county votes for Pattison 1905 and to cover excess votes. The gathering in Franklin County Memorial Hall will name candidates for statewide offices and four delegates at large to the Denver convention.
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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 J. Gayman
Franklin
Supreme Court
Denver
Charles A. Kloeb
Japan and China avert war after tense headlines
A satisfactory adjustment has been effected between Japan and China and there will be no war not at present or soon. The principal scare was in newspaper headlines.
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Japan
China
Foraker and Dick Weigh Ohio State Convention Motion
A rumor claims Foraker and Dick will call another Ohio state convention and send a contesting delegation to Chicago. The report is dismissed as nonsense, noting Foraker’s potential discontent but acceptance of defeat, while Roosevelt’s order to reenlist discharged black soldiers is blamed on pressure from the President and Taft, with others offering sympathy to Foraker.
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Foraker
Ohio
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Taft Cabinet Seat Uncertain Amid Publication Fallout
A Columbus bureau misstep during the state convention weakens Vorys position in Taft's cabinet. Taft's managers must avoid hints of policy deviation as the Taft boom faces risk from illtimed publications and mounting scrutiny.
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Vory
Taft
Columbus Bureau
Congress
Ohio legislature urged to advance probing before adjournment
The Ohio legislature should not adjourn until probing and investigating it has begun are complete, even if it takes an extra month, according to critics urging thorough inquiry before leaving session.
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Ohio
Four Hundred Five Pension Bills Passed in Brief House Session
The lower house approved four hundred five pension bills Friday in about thirty minutes. Debates and contests on these bills occurred only within committee rooms.
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Congress
Coshocton Man Chosen for Cox Town Probe Panel
Speaker Eagleson selects Mr. Lybarger of Coshocton to join the Cox Town probe committee. The choice satisfies expectations and closes the incident, with the investigation to begin work.
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Eagleson
Lybarger
Coshocton
Coxtown
Ohio Senate votes to abolish capital punishment
The Ohio senate, in a large majority, voted to abolish capital punishment after exhaustive discussion. The reform is urged as demanded by humanity and the philosophy of the age, with potential House support highlighted.
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Ohio Senate
House
Former State Official Under Fire for Dual Salaries
Hon. Laylin, ex Secretary of State, serves on the codifying commission and lectures at Ohio State University, drawing two salaries. Some senators call it illegal and urge an investigation amid a surge in similar arrangements.
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Laylin
Codifying Commission
Ohio State University
Democrats Endorse Senator Candidate in State Convention Call
The official call for the Democratic state convention pushes for endorsing a United States senator candidate. The policy appears to favor former Governor James E. Campbell as the endorsed choice.
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United States
James E. Campbell
Taft urged to repudiate Cox delegate vote
The text reports calls for Secretary Taft to reject Geo B. Cox’s election as a national delegate and disavow any vote for Taft. It notes Cox’s election despite the pressure and his reputation for keeping his word, suggesting he would support Taft even under pressure.
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Taft
Geo B. Cox
Cox
Awakening Public Demands Taxpayer Protections
The passage notes that grafting is less smooth as people assert their right to protection over their tax money. It cites more frequent and thorough investigations by congressional and state committees.
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Congress
Stacks found guilty of manslaughter in Ohio case
The Ohio vs James Stacks case went to the jury Thursday and returned a manslaughter verdict at 2 a m after hours of ballots. Stacks killed Carmine Chipetta in Pleasant City on a September night. Bond set at 5000 dollars with Sheriff Moore to hold the defendant.
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Ohio
James Stacks
Common Pleas Court
McGinnis
Moore
Joyce
Stevens
Sheppard
Scott
Stacks
Carmine Chipetta
Pleasant City
Ohio proposes ten cent surcharge for non ticket rail travel
If the senate concurs and the governor approves the house action travelers or railroads in Ohio must pay ten cents extra per trip if they do not buy tickets before starting. Conductors support the measure saying cash fares are now the rule since the two cent fare rate began.
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Senate
House
Ohio
Golden Wedding Anniversary in Long Beach noted
The March 6 Los Angeles Examiner reports the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Elijah Borton of Long Beach. Married March 4 1858 in Cambridge they moved to California in 1874, later settling in Long Beach. Surviving family includes Dr Frank Borton and several daughters. The event featured a large gathering and gifts of gold.
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Los Angeles
Elijah Barton
Long Beach
Guernsey County
Borton
Flon
Wm. Borton
Boriton
Cambridge
N‘fornia
Women suffrage advocates invade Columbus for local voting rights
About 1000 suffrage supporters plan an invasion of Columbus on Thursday. They will press for an act allowing women to vote in local option elections. Delegates from the W C T U represent the state and aim to persuade the legislature of the petition’s righteousness.
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Columbus
Jegislature
Republican Press Sees Task for Unity and Campaigning
The Republican Press notes the party must reconcile factions before nominating a viable candidate for the congressional district. It predicts a proper candidate will be chosen and comfortable platforming will occur during the campaign. It anticipates the A.P. fears rising before election day despite Gen Brown's claimed 9 600 majority.
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A.P
Brown
Controversy Clouds Ohio Democratic Party Unity
The dispute between Tom L. Johnson and Harvey Garber damages party harmony in Ohio. Mayor Johnson provoked Garber to defend himself, leaving the rank and file reluctant to take sides. Voters seek to ignore the feud and focus on a new organization and party interests.
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Tom L. Johnson
Harvey Garber
Ohio
Garber
Johson
Tor
Cola
Indignation in Columbus Over Treasurer McKinnon and Deputy
State officials in Columbus express outrage at Treasurer McKinnon and chief deputy Charles C. Green. They accuse them of arrogance toward the legislature and call for an investigation into the treasurer’s banking practices and public funds handling.
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Columbus
McKinnon
Charles C. Green
Gulibert
Guilbert
Local Social News and Upcoming Guernsey Fair Dates
Washington R C Frame visited With Byesville friends on Sunday. Dr R C Paisley from near Athens visited his parents last week. Mrs F I Woullet guest of her brother in Pittsburg. Mrs Marion Rogers and children visited Byesville relatives last week. Next Guernsey County fair will be held at Washington September 22 24 1908. Mrs John Monreney of Columbus lies at home of her parents north of Byesville.
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C. H. Bean
Cambrigde
March Ith
R. M. Laughman
Washington
Eleanor Jeffrey
Toronto
Ohio
Hi. D McCulloch
J. A. Boyd
Cambridge
B. T. Thomas
R. C. Frame
Byesville
R. C. Paisley
Athens
F. I. Woullet
Pittsburg
Marion Rogers
Guernsey County
John Monreney
Columbus
Mrs
John Brown
Guernsey Hardware Co. Stain Floor Finish Review
Rogers Stain Floor Finish dries overnight with a rich piano like finish that resists scratches and heel marks. Guernsey Hardware Co.
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Rogers
Guernsey Hardware Co
Kimbolton R D 3 Residents Update and Local Notes
Mrs Robert Grimes has shown improvement after severe illness. J J Johnston fell ill after church last Sunday. George Guon of Clio visited C E Gillespie over the weekend. D S Patton of Cambridge was in town selling notices for a sale on the 19th. J J Johnston bought a fresh cow from Chas McCormick. George Bell can hobble but not bear weight on his foot. Seminary school closing attracted a good turnout despite mild weather. Exercises were praised and included a noon chicken meal. Prof Gada provided violin and pieces. JP Lanoley mandolin. Clark Morrow cornet. C V Smith guitar. W B Taylor banjo. Miss Goldie Smith on piano.
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J. J. Johnston
Chas. McCormick
Gorge Bell
Prof. Gada
Gada
JP. Lanoley
Clark Morrow
C. V. Smith
W. B. Taylor
Goldie Smith Pianjo
Protracted Antrim Meeting Closes After Three Weeks
Antrim held a protracted meeting that lasted three weeks and closed on the last Sabbat day. The event drew a large audience and Rev. Allen’s preaching was described as able and earnest with ten accessions and many more considering conversion. Mrs. G G Boyd visited Winterset friends, and local residents O L Dugan and C C loglish prepared for summer Normal school. David Barrett bought the William Boyd property on West Main Street, with Mr. Boyd likely moving to the Bond farm west of town.
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West Stanwood Street
Mr. Allen
G. G. Boyd
Winterset
David Barrett
William Boyd
West Main Street
Mr. Boyd
Bond Farm
Pleasant City Socials and a Career Move
Mrs W K Frye and Miss Martha Turnbaugh visited Pleasant City. Attorney George A Colpus of Barnesville came for legal business. Mrs W D Deselm returned from Antrim. J O Moss, City Bakery wagon driver for two years, resigned to farm east of town and enter poultry and small fruit business.
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W. Kt. Frye
Martha Turnbaugh
Pleasant City
George A. Colpus
Barnesville
J. O. Moss
Chicago grain markets end mixed as wheat falls on crop outlook
The Chicago wheat market weakened as favorable crop prospects in the southwest weighed on prices. May delivery for wheat slipped 1 percent, while corn and oats also declined. May options closed with wheat at 954 and corn and oats near 65 and 54 percent respectively.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Market Report Mixed Price Movements Across Grains and Livestock
Corn prices No. 2 yellow 67 68, hay timothy 16 to 16.50, clover 15.50 to 16, oats 57, eggs 19 20 cents, butters and cheeses vary with regional listings. Cattle supply light, market steady with ranges from 3 to 5.80 per pound for fat cattle. sheep and lambs higher on sheep, hogs active at steady prices with multiple weight brackets.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
New York
Wisconsin
Funeral of J. O. Mellyar in Cambridge Ohio
The death of J O Mellyar occurred Sunday morning March 15 at the state hospital Cambridge. His funeral will be Tuesday at 9:30 from the M E church with Masons and G A R in ceremonial roles. Burial in South cemetery beside his wife. He was 83, lifelong Cambridge resident, merchant, and veteran.
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J. GO. Mellyar
State Hospital
Columbus
Wheeling Avenue
M. E. Church
Edwin A. Jester
South
Cambridge
J O. Meliyar
Thos. Williams
R. H. Dilley
S. Murge
Jester
Petty
Thomas Davis
C. A. Barber
Local Notes from Senecaville and Nearby Towns
Miss Ruth Saltsgaver returned from Tennessee where she attended school. Mrs. H W McKee and Sons of Cumberland were guests of R E B Glass and family. Robert Farrow of Nelsonville visited. Rev Mr Kirby preached at the M E church. Miss Allie Johnson of Pleasant City visited Mary Thompson. Charley Smith of Cumberland was a business visitor. May Anklesbay is ill with pneumonia. Wallace Daniel visited grandparents in Cumberland.
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George A. Evodly
Chase City
Mr. Endly
Washington
Wills Township
J. B. Larue
James ©. McDowell Constable
James Oliver Mellyar
Isaiah Mellyar
Elizabeth Priaulx Mellyar
Cambridge
Ohio
Guernsey
Oliver
Priaulx
Alfred P. Shaffner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Cole
Allegheny
Preedom
Beaver County
J. J. Mellyar
Ruth Saltsgaver
Tennessee
Mrs. H
Allie Johnson
Pleasant City
Mary Thompson
Duffey and Daughter Return Home After Kansas City Visit
J. B. Duffey and his daughter from Kansas City Missouri completed a week long visit with Miss Grace Smith and returned to their home Saturday evening.
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J. B. Duffey
Kansas City, Mo
Grace Smith
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