Local Ballot Slate Listed with Pledges and Candidates
The document names statewide and county candidates including Judson Harmon for Governor and David L. Rockwell for Lieutenant Governor. Other listed offices include Supreme Court judges Hugh T. Mather and George B. Okey, Secretary of State J. H. Newman, Auditor Ss. E. Boden, Clerk Elmer Green, Treasurer Frank R. Creighton, Prosecuting Attorney Edmund Hawthorne, Sheriff A. W. Jackson, and Commissioners Mahlon Comes, James Orr, W. G. Trott. Coroner Dr. A. E. Fletcher appears with a pledge line suggesting financial goals.
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Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
David L. Rockwell
Kent
Supreme Court
Hugh T. Mather
Sidne
George B. Okey
Columbus
J. H. Newman
Edmund Hawthorne
Cambridge
A. W. Jackson
Mahlon
Washington James Orr
Guernsey Republicans Predict Mahaffey Cashes In Order
The Daily Times notes Guernsey county Republicans expect Perry Mahaffey to cash in his order on November 4. The piece contrasts with an old Dutch tale of punishment for thinking aloud and mocks a lengthy Times article too incoherent to comprehend, while praising a square contest against a foe that merely “beats the air.”
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Guernsey County
Perry Mahaffey
Daily Times
Wws
Times
Pledges to Monopoly and Trusts
A brief editorial warns that pledges to monopoly and trusts will bring money, while without pledges the funds will not arrive.
Judge Luccock Endorses Taft Singling Out Opponents
The Noble County Leader notes Judge Luccock in Caldwell voiced Guernsey’s warm greetings while declaring support for Taft over Bryan Harris over Harmon Joyce over White. The judge is described as a genuine partisan.
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Noble County
Luccock
Caldwell
Guernsey
Taft
Bryan
Harris
Harmon
Joyce
White
Voting coercion by railroad managers stirs public opposition
Reports claim Lake Shore, New York Central and Big Four managers coerce their employer regarding voting. The conduct arouses strong public anger, seen as an assault on American manhood and a danger to the country beyond any single election outcome.
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Lake Shore
N. Y
Bryan Attacks President as Hired Man in Chicago Speech
In Chicago Mr. Bryan called the President a hired man and urged public campaign contributions to reveal who funds elections. The piece notes Roosevelt opposed moneyed influence and that reform faced strong entrenched interests and limited progress.
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Bryan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Free Passes in Legislature Mileage Scandal
The Republican Press recalls legislator Hon James Joyce from this county who allegedly billed 12 cents per mile for travel to Columbus while actual costs were two to three cents. It notes he drew mileage and a salary, while lawmakers then had free railroad passes.
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Taxpayer
James Joyce
Columbus
Republican Press
Independent voting urged to curb trusts and monopolies
The piece warns that trusts seek court influence to secure favorable decisions and protect monopolies. It argues for independent, intelligent voting to prevent life tenure judges from entrenching monopolist power and warns of dangers to the people from entrenched interests.
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Congress
Cambridge youth chosen as Prosecuting Attorney candidate
Edmond Hawthorne, at 30, was nominated by acclamation by the Democratic county convention for Prosecuting Attorney. He is the eldest son of D. M. Hawthorne of Cambridge, with a strict legal education from Western Reserve University, and a record of diligence, independence, and devotion to clients.
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Edmond Hawthorne
D. M. Hawthorne
Cambridge
City
Western Reserve University
Hawthorne
Voter urged to study three constitutional amendments
A public notice stresses the importance of voters examining three constitutional amendments on the ballot. It emphasizes that the referendum should not be overlooked and should receive careful consideration.
Joyce records silence on key age of consent bill
The Times questions Mr. Joyce of Guernsey county for not voting on or commenting about the age of consent measures and other reform bills. The piece lists multiple House bills from 1896 with Joyce marked as not voting and questions why he did not protect children or support economy and reform efforts.
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the Times
Joyce
Harris
Jeffersonian
Guernsey County
Times of the Press
United States
Gen. Brown
Mr. Swingle
Mr. Joyce
Flumenfelt
U. S
Ohio
Senate
House
Hinsdale
Yeas
Hess
Austin
U. S. Ohio
Bracken
Questioning Idle Mills and Mines and Economic Pressure
A voice argues that trusts should launch mills mines and factories now if they can start in November and questions why idle capacity exists. It challenges blame for economic depression and asks whose fault it is for continued idleness and downturn.
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Bryan’s
Libel Claim Brought By J B Dollison Denies Personal Liberty League Ties
The letter in The Jeffersonian defends against insinuations that the Personal Liberty League funded Ott’s campaign in Guernsey County. J B Dollison denies any party money or influence from the League. The piece cites claims about Ott’s role and a Labor Federation meeting in Dayton.
Opposition to Resolution No 14 Cited by President Lewis
President Lewis condemns Resolution No 14 as conflicting with the initiative and referendum stance of the convention. He accuses the Personal Liberty League of opposing organized labor and claims their interference in Guernsey County, where advocate candidates were nominated by unfair means, leading to the defeat of Ott and Wirmel backed resolution.
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Leageu
Guernsey County
Ohio Federation of Labor
Dayton
Cambridge
Llewellyn Lewis
Ott
League
Bonnell
Pitt
Richards
Judge Gregg
Fourth Ward
Third Ward
Mr. Smith
Byesville
Cincinnati
Dollison
Journal of Proceedings
Henry Ott
Chas. Wirmel
Wirmer
Lewis
Personal Liberty League
Foraker’s Silent Stance Draws Speculation
A cryptic silence surrounds Foraker and his supporters as observers wonder about the reason behind the quiet. Some compare the mood to a misbehaving child restrained from speaking, hinting at underlying tension and forthcoming actions.
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Foraker
Roosevelt letter habit would delight Democrats
The remark notes that Democrats would welcome daily Roosevelt letters throughout the campaign, a surprising and curious stance in the unusual political moment described. The line hints at strategic expectations shaping party attitudes toward the candidate's communications.
Senators Hanna and Foraker Exchange Harsh Views Now
Senator Hanna and Foraker once respected each other’s stature but the tone has shifted to mutual disdain as tensions rise between the two figures.
Veracity dispute over Joyce quotation in Morgan County papers
The piece recalls a dispute involving Hon. B F Dutton and Editor Tannehill over a quoted remark about Mr. Joyce from the McConnelsville Herald dated January 8, 1898. It notes other Republican editors like D D Taylor and Rusk and Hanna’s influence, asking if more records of ancient history are desired.
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B. F. Dutton
Morgan County
Tannehill
Ohio
Guernsey Times
D. D. Taylor
Charles Dick
Taylor
the Times
Joyce
Mark Hanna
McKisson Legislative Organization
Rusk
Columbus
Ample Funds Reported for Taft Campaign in Roosevelt Dispatch
A Washington dispatch in the Herald claims Taft’s campaign is well financed with 6000 contributors and rapid funding from major cities. The piece links this to a “comprehensive scheme” endorsed by the President and fears among business leaders that Bryan would shape Supreme Court appointments. It questions who controls court decisions and urges laborers to consider party influence.
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Charles Wirmel
Washington
The
Herald
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Frank HH. Hitchcock
New York
Union
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Bryan
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
Roosevelt and Knox letters attack Taft in labor dispute
The letter from Roosevelt to Knox, or Knox to Roosevelt, is criticized as humiliating to Judge Taft. It accuses Roosevelt of backing a union busting stance while posing as a champion of union labor. It cites Roosevelt's prior opposition to the Typographical Union and action at the government printing office, noting Stillings’ role.
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Roosevelt
Knox
Taft
Gompers
United States
United States Know That When the “Typographical Union
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Stillings
United Typothetae
Organized Labor
Typographical error in minister resolutions sparks dispute
A letter quotes a complaint that Charles S. Sheppard, a Republican prosecuting attorney candidate, was misnamed in Cambridge ministers resolutions endorsing the temperance drive in Guernsey county. The Jeffersonian clarifies no minister’s name was mentioned and that it referred to C. E. Sheppard for stump work in the wet and dry campaign.
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Charles S. Sheppard
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Jeffersonian
Daily Times
C. E. Sheppard
Times
Taft visits Hitchcock prompts large Ohio Indiana spending
The Post reports Charles P. Taft visited Chairman Hitchcock and disclosed information leading to plans to spend 150000 in Ohio and 100000 in Indiana. The piece notes campaign expenses are already high and questions use of funds for legitimate purposes and Roosevelt’s stance on boodle campaigns.
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the Post
Charles P. Taft
Hitchcock
Ohio
Indiana
Roosevelt
Voters Urged to Question Candidates at County Campaign Meetings
The Times urges Guernsey County voters to raise pointed questions at upcoming campaign forums. It highlights inquiries about Mr. Joyce's 761 unanswered roll calls, absence during county events, accepting railroad passes, and the Third ward nominations. It urges attendees to demand clear, candid answers from speakers.
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the Times
Joyce
Ohio
Times-Recorder
Cambridge
Court House
Stevens
Third Ward
Guernsey County
Judge Harmons Eulogy For Gov Pattison Prompts Gubernatorial Hopes
Columbus Ohio October 24 Judge Harmon delivered a funeral eulogy for Governor John M Pattison at the Pattison family request Mrs Pattison praised Harmons ideals and his chances as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate The speaker recalled 35 years of knowing Pattison and credited him with reviving the party before his death while urging voters to follow his leadership example
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Columbus
John M. Pattison
Judge Harmon
Ohio
Democratic Party
Fairchild Advances in Cambridge Ohio Engineering Career
J T Fairchild class of 04 now in Cambridge Ohio thriving in his civil engineering work. He is praised for mathematical ability and high quality city work while remaining a Democratic candidate for county surveyor.
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J. T. Fairchild
Cambridge
Fairchild
T. J. Small
Ohio Northern University
Leaders in Cuyahoga County feud stall over union
In Cuyahoga county Herrick and Burton, leaders of rival factions, remain divided and refuse talks, with observers calling for a miracle intervention to achieve any meeting.
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Cuyahoga County
Herrick
Burton
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Jeff Eregonia
WCKE
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
George White
Troy
W. W. Durbin
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Creamer
St. Clairsville
Timothy 8S
Hogan
Wellston
Board of Public Works
J. A. States
Lima
Bernard Doran
New Lexington
David E. Ely
Jeromeville
John A. McDowell
Millersburg
Por
Oliver C. Larason
Newark
T. E. Hoyt
Ashtabula County
Senatorial
J. P. Mahaffey
John L. McCreary Center
Ss. E. Boden
Jackson
Frank R. Creighton Wills
Stacy H. Taylor
Oxford
John Reasoner Westland
A. E. Fletcher
Times and Press
Tae Jefersonian
Ariiel
Can. Sri
Pesonal —. League
J. B. Dollison
Liberty League
Mr. Ott
Hanna
the University Herald
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