Harmon Named for Governor at Democratic State Convention
At the Ohio Democratic state convention in Columbus on May 6, Governor nomination fights dominated. Mayor Tom L. Johnson backed Atlee Pomerene, while Judson Harmon faced opposition from anti Johnson forces as ballots showed Harmon securing the nomination on the second vote. Former Mayor Moore opened proceedings and temporary chairman, with Gen Sherwood withdrawing later.
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Columbus
Ayor
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Atlee Pomerene
Alfred Cohen
Judson Harmon
Cincinti
Gen
Hull
Toledo
Sherwood
R. L. Starr
Bryan
Sandles
Harmon
Convention Hall
Gen. Sherwood
Johnson
A. P. Sandies
Ottawa County
Ohio Senate
Canton
Kloeb
Crossing
Moore
Denver
Harvey C. Garber
Democratic State Central Committee
William L. Fipley
Lucas County
The
United States
Ohio
Minority Report
John O'Dwyer
Committee On Credentials
Garber-Finley
James E. Campbell
Butler County
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
Bryan Indorsed for President Delegates Early Work
The Ohio Democratic convention in Columbus opens with the Bryan endorsement and a packed hall. The anti Johnson Garber Finley wing gains strength as debates on resolutions and platform drive. The platform backs initiative and referendum, home rule, franchise tax and eight hour day for public work.
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Edward H. Moorre
Ohio
General Assembly
Cohen Replies in Cincinnati Platform Debate
Senator Alfred M. Cohen of Cincinnati addresses Mayor Johnson in a heated platform clash. He defends Jeffersonian Democracy and praises Judson Harmon while criticizing the credentials report upsetting the regular delegations from Lucas, Muskingum, Hardin and Clermont counties. Charles Balen of Cleveland presented remarks.
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Alfred M. Cohen
Cincinnati
Johnson
Judson Harmon
Committee On Credentials
Lucas
Muskingum
Hardin
Clermont
Charles Balen
Cleveland
Fifteenth District Political Committee Members Listed
The Fifteenth District State Central Committee outlines members. A R Mc Culloch is named for Guernsey credentials John H Brown represents Muskingum. J W Tannehill chairs resolutions and H B Coen handles permanent organization in Washington. C O Dye on rules and order and A T Williamson named as vice president.
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State Central Committee
A. R. McCulloch
Guernsey
John H. Brown
Muskingum
J. W. Tannehill
Fore
H. B. Coen
Washington
C. O. Dye
Noble
A. T. Williamson
Geo. Bliss
W. C. Wallace
E. O. Ables
John Robinson
Wm. Bierley
Ales and Order
C. 8. Turnbaugh
Wm. Glenn
B. C. Hollingsworth
G. B. Adams
I. E. Stubbs
Smith Williams
J. W
Judge Harmon Enters Race After Cleveland Mayor Attack
Jud son Harmon of Cincinnati breaks from an earlier stance on the Ohio Liquor League. He confirms his candidacy after a bitter floor rebuke to Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson. Harmon says he will let his name go before the convention and intends to win. He made his first formal announcement in response to Johnsons unfair tactics.
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Johnson
Cleveland
Harmon
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Ohio Liquor League
Michael Devanney
Alfred M. Cohen
Miners Convene in Sub-District 6 Session Opens in Tay lor
The Coal Miners convention of Sub-District No 6 of District No 6 met this morning at 10 o'clock in the Foresters hall Taylor building. District President A G Nelson of Crooksville led the session with credentials and a scale committee appointed. State VP D L Sullivan of Coshocton attended, with State President Wm Green expected later in the week. The delegates represent about 3500 miners and no major issues were disclosed for the joint meeting with operators after adjournment. Mrs Thede Stevenson and Harriet Stevenson are visiting relatives in Newark.
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Coal Miners’ Convention
District No. 6
Foresters’ Hall
Taylor Building
A. G. Nelson
Crooksville
H. T. McCauley
W. W. King
Lee Hall
M. Moore
Thomas Boyd
Alva May
Charles Davis
Robert Gallop
PD. L. Sullivan
Coshocton
Wm. Green
Athens
Guernsey County
Noble
Cambridge Credentials Fight Roils Goth Factions For County Office
Cambridge plunges into a heated credentials contest as Joyce and Barr factions clash over ward three results and alleged illegal voting. The meeting at Hammond's Opera House opens with officials and attorneys arguing contested precincts amid warnings of perjury and bribery.
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Joyce
Barr
Hamlet
Prince
Ward Three
Prociet
Committee On Credentials
Recorder’s Office
W. Morris
Howard English
Cambridge
John F. Stockdale
W. C. Collins
Dollison
Bonnell-Pitt
Fred Betts
F. Goings
W. Boothe
Pre. D
Cambridge Township
Fourth Ward
Fred Goins
R. E. Willis
Marion Allen
Jefferson Township
James Shafer
H. L. Clark
Second Ward
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Carbeer-Finley
David L. Rockwell
Supreme Court
Mathers, Sidney
Pémerine
Ani
Cuyahoga
Bolan
Schmidt
Pomerine
Chas. P. Salen
Bryan Indorsed
Edward H. Moore
Youngstown
Ben F. Gayman
Franklin County
Cohen
W. P. Sullivan
Thede Stevenson
Harriet
Newark
Credentials Committee
Guernsey Co
Atttorney
W. W.stewart
J. C. Purkey
Squire Lindsey
John Longergeaunt
Speer
Foraker Interests
State Liquor League
Wheeling Avenue
W. R. Speer
Hammond
Opera House
Attor
W. F. Padgitt
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