Mowing Machines and the Boss in Ohio Politics
A column critiques political bosses in Ohio likening their influence to mowing machines that trim tall Democrats. It argues John R. McLean shaped patronage by promoting "unearned increments," sidelining taller, independent figures and ensuring no long-legged Democrats challenged his dominance in Zanesville.
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Taige Thorman
Peri
Hatron
Democratic
Ohio
John R. McLean
Zanesville
Blackmaier
Extaruguer
McLean
Hamilton
Billingsgate
Allen
Myers
Gino
Commonwealth
Noyes
Miami
Amy Chance
Onice
John Roli McLean
Baptist Convention Excursions to Cincinnati by Rail
Non transferable excursion tickets will be sold from Pennsylvania Lines stations to Cincinnati for the State Baptist Convention. Travel Oct 23 and 24 with return by Friday Oct 27.
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Baptist Convention
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Lines
Oho
State Baptist Convention
Miami Canal Scheme Sparks Indignation in Cincinnati
A March 27, 1884 public indignation meeting denounced the Thompson Campbell McLean plan to lease the Miami Erie canal segment from Cincinnati to Toledo. Ex Governer Noyes and other leading businessmen condemned the scheme as a political and financial grab risking public assets and state income.
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Cincinnati
Evens
Bishop
Alvers
Myers
John R. MecLean
MecLean
Pendleton
Senate
MelLean
Miami
J. BR. Thompson
Hamilton
Hertsman
Mcbean
F.C. Camp
McLean
Torehl
Diller
Cmtinian Commermnial Gazette
Campbel
Thomson
Ifer
Ifer of Youhere In She’ A Te Fy Abuc Works Firsa Propa- Sh.om
Toledo
Sears
Irssts
Miami Transportation Company
Led Qarese
Ohie
John R. McLean
Durbin Ward
Highland House
Hoadie
Ailen O. Myers
Hamilton County
Columbus
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
T. C. Campbell
Railroad Committee
Miami and Erie Canal
Vanderbilt
Ludlow Grove
City
The
Commercial Gazette
Miami Canal
Highland House Gang
Cinsinnati
Music Hall
Per “Y Leise
Mami
Eric Eaon
Lietrng
Cincentag
Noxes
Fred Alms
H. Boepke
Samuel Trost
R. M
the Commercial Gazette
Ohio Canal Controversy Roars Over Miami Plan
Cincinnati citizens protest a proposed Miami Transportation Company plan that would grant three miles of canal to a private group, claiming it insults public interest and amounts to a costly giveaway to a few financiers. The drive falters as legislators adjourn without passage.
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Ohio
Cty
Aie
Miami and Erie Canal Association
Cincinnati
Toledo
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Miami Transportation Company
Iie City
Limi
Emil Rothe
Benjamin Eggieston
Columbus
Cincinpac
Bishop
Noy
Sheriefes Proclamation for November Election 1899
By the laws of Ohio the Sheriff proclaims the time for the general election. Henry Parts Sheriff of Coshocton County proclaims that the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1899 shall be election day for state district and county offices across the county.
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Ohio
Coshocton
Obie
Clerilorush
Cnshecton
United States
Henry Clark
Coshocton County
Ohio voters set at Coshocton November 7 1899 ballot
Residents of Coshocton County Ohio are instructed to vote on November 7 1899 for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Attorney General State Auditor State Treasurer Board of Public Works two State Senators two West U.S. Senators and local county offices including Clerk of Courts Treasurer Assessor and County Commissioner. The article notes court proceedings on a separate 318 800 damage suit involving Tiffany Exerhart and a bridge collision. It details district boundaries for Coshocton County townships and notes a jury verdict favoring the defendant in a lengthy trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EK. NaSir
John A. Caldwell
Supreme Couurt
Davis
John M. Sheet
J. B. Cameegs
W. D. Gcilbert
Biardio PublicfWorks
Frank A. Hofemax
Tiffiany Exerhart
Chili
Fred Diebel
Kim Fhomias
Samuel Moore
Awen Marshall
L. Masters
C. W. Masters
Louis Thebel
John F. Sehearer
William Zinkhorn
Henry Uctt
Jacob Young
Judie Eason Chares
New. i
Meme
Board of In- OF
Lesnocon County
Ohio
That Throbbing Headache Relief Claim For New Life Pills
Advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills cure sick headaches and nervous complaints by building blood and nerves. It touts easy dosing, a two cent price, and a money back guarantee through druggist E Anderson at No 2 Forbes Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. Anderaon
Druggiat
Forbes Block
Divorce Granted in Elizabeth Martet and Daniel Mullet Case
In Tiverton area court Elizabeth Martet was granted a divorce from Daniel Mullet after a Wednesday hearing on charges described as serious and sensational. The pair, married twenty one years, will have the defendant assume care of the couple's minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jndee En
Elizabeth Martet
Daniel Mullet
Tiverton
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