County Ballot Slates Candidates For Local Offices
The document lists a full slate of county candidates led by Representative John L. McCreary for probate judge with no nomination, and includes nominees for auditor, clerk of courts, treasurer, recorder, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, commissioners, infirmary directors, surveyor, coroner, and other county roles. It also notes a White joint resolution appointing a commission to study electing U. S. Senators by the people, naming four senators and several representatives with political balance in mind.
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U. S
W. WL. Atwell
Johnstown
W. H. Meek
Dayton
T. M. Berry
van Wert
Arthur Espy
Cincinnati
G. E. Reed
Prairi Depot
E. L. Lybarger
Coshocton
D. Metzger
Cleveland
George Wite
Marietta
John L. McCreary
J. B. Dollison
Cambridge
Howard W. Ludcock
W. ED. Deselm
E. D
Ohio wave sweeps counties for dry option in Rose law
The piece notes a broad shift in Ohio with every counted county voting dry under the Rose county local option law. It cites moral questions, economic pressures, and evolving voter views on alcohol, underscoring how sobriety ties to employment and business viability. A detailed county analysis of wet and dry percentages follows.
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Rose County
Supreme Courts
Call to Democratic Clubs Urges Immediate Club Lists
The National Democratic Committee requests all Democratic, Bryan and Kern, and affiliated clubs to send full club names and officers to John W. Tomlinson, Chairman of Organization, DNC, Chicago. Supplies like literature and badges for October and the campaign’s closing weeks depend on prompt action.
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Democratic
Bryan and Kern
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
John W. Tomlinson
Committee On Organization
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Bryan
Chicago
Senate backs house salary bill with dissent from Mahaffey
The house salary bill passed on April 2, 1906, noted in the Senate Journal page 571. Senator Mahaffey was among eleven senators voting against the bill and drew mileage only once at the old rate, declining the advance rate.
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House
Senate Journal
Mahaffey
Senator Mahaffey Seen As Faithful and Attentive
The notice praises Senator J. P. Mahaffey for a faithful and attentive record. He was always present or excused only when unable to attend, missing votes on just one or two occasions during the entire period.
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J. P. Mahaffey
Voter registration rises statewide amid rising independence sentiment
The Colum bus gain in registration exceeds 1904 by 473 and 1907 by 5203. The capital city mirrors this trend and the state shows a wakeful electorate. Political managers face doubt as independence grows. It is conceded Judge S. L. Black will win by a large margin.
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Columbus
S. L. Black
Hearst Accused Over Stolen Letters from Standard Oil
Jos D. Archbold of Standard Oil says letters read by Hearst were stolen. He argues Hearst sought the news and exposed any bribable insiders who leaked private papers and secrets. He questions whether any business could have incriminating documents stolen by Hearst.
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Jos D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Hearst
Survec
Local party tickets list for congressional and county races
The document lists Democratic and Republican candidate tickets for Congress and Senate from districts, plus county offices. Names include George White, J P Mahaffey, Mahlon Combs, James Joyce, R E Haverman, J B Dollison, and others, with indicated wards and townships across Cambridge, Guernsey, Jackson, Spencer, Monroe, Oxford, Westland, and related areas. It notes no nomination in some spots and provides locality details for the ballots.
Joyce Record Questioned in Campaign Defense
A 1890s campaign defense questions James Joyce's Ohio House voting record. The article asserts Joyce was absent or silent on key roll calls, cites specific bills including school, temperance, and public salary measures, and contrasts his actions with party claims of a painstaking legislative performance.
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Zanesville Courie
James Joyes
Congress
Brown
Joyce
Dawes
Guernsey Times
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio
Guernsey County
the Times
House Journal
State House
Joyvee
United States
Gen. Brown
Senate
House
Commissioners of Courage
War
Monroe Coun
Sith
Marietta Journal
Caldwell Leader
Cambridge
Mr. Joyce
Hinsdale
Yeas
Mess
Southard
Austin
Norris
Swingle
Flumenfelt
Mr. Avery
Wiley
McGlinchy
Mr. Wiley
Bracken
County Drys Lead Swingin Gamble for Majorities
In the county option contests a merry contest unfolds as dry supporters vie for the largest majority. Guernsey County once led with 2145 votes but Delaware County now holds first with 2149. Official tallies show Guernsey carrying by 2163 votes.
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Guernsey County
Delaware County
Guersey
Zanesville
Political turmoil in West Virginia grows complex
The West Virginia political scene tightens around evolving coalitions as Democratic leaders express cautious optimism amid shifting alliances and public scrutiny. The evolving dynamics suggest further uncertainty for upcoming local and state decisions.
Democratic Candidate Geo White for Congress in Ohio’s 15th District
A biographical sketch promotes Geo White Democrat, highlighting his roots in Elmira New York born August 21, 187%, early work in Titusville Pennsylvania, Princeton graduate, oil businessman, and Ohio legislator. It touts graft reforms he authored, the 1908 move to elect senators by the people, and his record as a persistent, active representative for his constituents.
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Ohio
Geo. White
Guernsey County
Washington Fair
White
Elmira
New York
Titusville
Princeton University
McKean Co
Standard Oil Company
Klondyke
Standard
Alaska
Seattle
Pemican Oil and Gas Company
Washington
Monroe
Nobie
Washington County
Pattison
77Th General Assembly
George B. Cox
United States
House
Senate
Vote in Guernsey County Endorses Rose Bill Backers
Voters in Guernsey County last Tuesday approved the votes cast by Senator Mahaffey and Representative Eagleson in support of the Rose bill.
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Guernsey County
Mahaffey
Representative Eagleson
Judge Taft and Bryan Tours Draw Encouragement Across States
Judge Taft finds his western tour, especially in Nebraska, highly encouraging while Bryan’s campaign is also buoyant elsewhere. The two itineraries signal rising momentum and suggest a likely victory for the preferred choice.
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Judge Taft
Nebraska
Bryan
Cholera Spreads in Russia Calls for Health Action
The cholera scourge spreads in Russia prompting officials and sanitary guardians to intensify preventive measures. Health boards nationwide must spare no effort to stop the dreadful disease from reaching this country.
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Russia
Board of Health
Northern Ohio voters eye Hoyt bid for Circuit Court
Citizens in fourteen counties view Judge T E Hoyt as able to defeat rival Judge BE Roberts. While Republican majorities seem invincible, unions oppose Roberts citing unpopular rulings. The Amal Gamated Journal of Pittsburgh backs Hoyt’s bid and Labor Unions across thirteen counties denounce Roberts.
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Ohio
T. E. Hoyt
BE. Roberts
Herrick
Pattison
Judge Roberts
Amalgamated Journal
Pittsburg
Roosevelt Pounds Away at Haskell as Taft Looms
President Roosevelt continues to pound away at Haskell who has been down and out for some time past. The remark triggers ridicule from observers. Longworth's nomination of his father in law for President to succeed Taft in 1916 spurs disgust and alarm among leaders, says Hlacvey Garber.
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Roosevelt
Haskell
Longworth
Taft
Hlacvey Garber
Real estate demand rises in Marion as dry vote looms
In Marion the county voted dry and real estate men report applicants by the score for business rooms to be vacated after October 28 when the thirty day limit expires. The dispatch notes improving business conditions with a good start already in this city.
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Marion
Longworth faces strong opposition over Taft succession plan
Nicholas Longworth's boastful pledge of eight years for Taft followed by eight for his father in law triggers widespread contempt. He is challenged by Dr. Thomas P. Hart, a respected local figure, whose vigorous stance unsettles Longworth's hopes for a dynastic political future.
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Nicholas Longworth
Taft
Oponent
Thomas P. Hart
Trong
Longworth
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David L. Rockwell
Kent
Supreme Court
Hugh T. Mather
Sidner
George Brokey
J. H. Newman
Troy
Ack of
State
W. W. Durbin
Pe Kenton
Pd. S. Creamer
St. Clairsville
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Wellston
Board of Public Works
J. A. States
Lima
Bernard Doran
New Lexington
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Jeromeville
John A. McDowell
Millersburg
Oliver C. Larason
Newark
Ashtabula County
Senatorial
Guernsey
S. E. Boden
Elmer Green
Jackson
Frank R. Creighton
Edmund Hawthorne
A. W. Jackson
Mahlon
James Orr
W. G. Trott Spencer
WM. H. Shouse Monroe Stacy H. Taylor
Oxford
John Reasoner Westland
T. Fairchild
A. E. Fletcher
J.P. Mahaffey
Jackson Township
W. G. Trott
Spencer Township
WM. H. Shouse
Monroe Township
Stacy H. Taylor
John Reasoner
Westland Township
J. T. Fairchild
Cambridge, 3d Ward
James Joyce Cambridge
Eighteenth-Ninteenth
R. E. Haverman
Tuscarawas County
A. G. Ringer
James Joyce
Courier and Times
West Viginia
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