Pattison Era in Ohio Politics and Governor Election Years
The piece traces Pattison’s rise from a key Democratic operative to Governor in 1903 amid shifts in party power, temperance influence, and opposition disputes. It recalls earlier contests involving Campbell, Lampson, and Foraker, and notes the mixed fortunes of Republicans and Democrats across Ohio’s districts and constitutional changes. Pattison’s 1903 victory is hailed as a new era despite his frail inauguration and subsequent health decline.
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Ohio
John M. Pattison
William Allen
Edward F. Noyes
Alphonso Hart
Highland County
Pattison
House of Representatives
Allen
James E. Campbell
Joseph B. Foraker
Lampson
Senate
Campbell
Andrew L. Harris
Myron T. Herrick
Moses
Cope
Foraker
Supreme Court of Ohio
Williams
Death of Ohio Governor Pattison Ends Courageous Fight
Biographical obituary of John M Pattison outlining his Ohio political career from State House service in 1845 46 and 1854 55 to his Cleveland era Senate presidency pro tempore 1905. It notes his Civil War service age 13, legal work including editing Ohio Laws and shaping circuit court organization and constitutional amendments. Also covers funeral tributes and interim governor duties of Lt Governor Harris.
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Ohio
House of Representatives
Senate
Levi Williams
Staunton
Wayne
Greenville
Public Square
Cleveland
Williams
General Assembly
Ohio House of Representatives
Sawyer
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas Court
Norwood
Premont
John M. Pattison
Governor Pattison Remembered as Lifelong Beta Theta Pi Member
The late Governor John M. Pattison, elected to Beta Theta Pi in 1869 at Ohio Wesleyan University, was a devoted fraternity figure. Members plan crape wear for 30 days, recall his dinners and talks, and honor his role as Cincinnati Alumni Association president and Theta Chapter trustee.
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Beta Theta Pi
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Milton Sayler
Cincinnati
Pattison
Columbus
Zoo
Cincinnati Alumni Association
Ohio
Virginia
Diogenes Club
John M. Pattison, Jr
Ohio Wesleyan
Son First in His Triumph
Special Dispatch reports Governor Pattison’s inauguration highlighted by Private Secretary Houck presenting a Bible inscribed by the father and kissed by the governor upon oath. The moment underscored the bond between the new leader and the boy and book that shaped his life.
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Commercial Tribune Bureau
Outlook
Colummbus
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Pattison
Houck
John Williams Pattison
Davis
Supreme Court
Phone Girl Gages Word Pattison Death in Cincinnati
News of Governor Pattison's death reached Engine Company No 11 in Fulton shortly after 5 o'clock. A Milford Exchange clerk and a Milford girl relayed the report, triggering rapid spread via the Fire Tower and streets by 5:30.
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Cincinnati
Engine Company No. 11
Fulton
Milford Exchange
Milford
Williams Becomes Acting Lieutenant Governor in Ohio
Hon John M Williams senator from Cuyahoga and Senate president pro tem assumes acting lieutenant governor duties after A L Harris moves to governor. Williams, born July 22 1850 in Plainfield Coshocton County, is son of Heslip Williams a prominent Coshocton physician.
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Cuyahoga
Senate
A. L. Harris
Senator Williams
Plainfield
Coshocton Couny
Ohio
Heslip Williams
Coshocton County
Ellis pays tribute on Pattison death in Ohio
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis spoke on Governor Pattison’s death calling it the saddest event in Ohio in years. He said Pattison’s purity honesty and bravery made him widely loved beyond party lines and noted the loss as a great public misfortune for the state.
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Wayne B. Wheeler
Ohio Antisaloon League
Pattison
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Wade H. Ellis
Governor Pattison Dies Shocked Associates Report
News of Governor Pattison's death came as a shock to former associates at Union Central Life Insurance. Officials were notified minutes after his passing, with funeral arrangements to be discussed at a morning executive committee meeting. The family burial site is Milford, and a simple, private service at the Milford residence is anticipated.
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Union Central Life Insurance Company
E. P. Marshall
Clark
Marshall
Milford
Capitol
Columbus
Governor Pattison Mental Sanity Examined in Extradition Case
In Common Pleas Court Judge Swing hears habeas corpus for Ellsworth Liverpool a housebreaker sought in Louisville. Governors sanity debated with secretary Houck asserting signature valid while doctors confirm delirium only briefly during March April. Governor Pattison was weak but mentally sound outside delirious interval.
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Hol
Houck
Milford
Swing
Liverpool
Pattison
Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Ellsworth
Louisville
Louis B. Houck
Oliver P. Holt
City Flags at Half Mast After Governor's Death
Dempsey orders city flags to half mast and police to wear mourning badges for thirty days. Bells in fire towers tolled after news of the governor's death and will toll again on his funeral day. Mayor to issue proclamation for public mourning once funeral date is set.
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Agor Dempsey
Millikin
Concert Postponed In Honor Of Governor Death
The Lincoln Park Concert Association postponed its opening concert and the Cincinnati Bar Association delayed its annual banquet at the Zoo in respect to the memory of the Governor. A Cincinnati Herd meeting followed the announcement.
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Lincoln Park Concert Association
Albert Bettinger
Cincinnati Bar Association
Zoo
Cincinnati Herd
Faithful Dane Warned of Governor Pattison's Death
The loyal giant dog on the Promont estate forewarned of the governor John M. Pattison's death. The animal acted unusually all day then lingered away from the house at night before returning with two longtime workers who mourn the governor's passing.
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John M. Pattison
Dane
Promont
Herrick Sends Sympathy on Pattison Death
Former Governor Herrick, defeated by Pattison last fall, telegrams Mrs Pattison to express profound sympathy. He cites the Chief Executive’s long illness and exhausting duties, joining Ohio in mourning the bereaved family.
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Benevolent Order of Buffaloes
Pattison
Norwood Council
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Herrick
Death of Governor Pattison Prompts Page Four Reference
Brief mention directs readers to the fourth page for details on the governor Pattison’s death and related coverage. No further facts in excerpt.
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