Bryan's Promise to the People in Acceptance Speech
William J. Bryan vows to govern as a government of the people, crediting the rank and file of the party and pledging to seek unfettered suffrage from the American public if entrusted with office. He emphasizes a government in which the people rule.
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Harmon
Democratic Party
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Pes
Judson Harmon
Ohio Democratic Editors
William J. Bryan
Races Planned At Local Meeting For Labor Day
At a recent meeting the group approved two race events for Labor Day. One clan event will be for matinee horses only, the other a mixed race for trotters and pacers open to the county. Entries should be sent to the superintendent for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acamance
Lovelas
Dre
Local Gathering Aims to Share News and Visits
Community members honor guests and family in a string of social visits. Notes mention Homer Geere of Chattanooga Tennessee and Mrs Wat as well as Munger and Snyder families visiting relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Todd and others travel to Akron and Canton for a short stay with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peost
Aid
de I. Fernes
Forse
Tan
Tag Baas
Rindsy
Mee
Snyder
Margaret
Mindee
Mire
Babe
Homer Geere
Chatanoogi Tenn
Wat
Masser
Clyde
Munger
Harts Snyder
Danide
Mary Nerman
Coshocton
M. W. Todd
Akron c
Canton
John Kutcher
Rogersville
Misk
Phoebe Zingg
Hogs Shot and Harness Cut in Local Incident
A report describes hogs being shot and harness cut at a farm last night. Nearby residents note some blood and disturbance, with two fines damaged and one badly damaged. Police anticipate developments as investigations continue. Local residents describe recent worrying activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies Krinnuer
Seven wild men from Watsa Tatve charged in charity ballot plot
The seven men from Wat sa Tatve face accusations of plotting to influence a villa area vote to benefit Mat Crawford and his bid for office. Wagering and political schemes are alleged as they pursue support from local officials and the commissioner's aid.
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Villas
Camery
Osamg
Mat Crawford
Man injured by horse kick near Spring Mochtais
A man was kicked on the arm by a horse on a Wednesday near West of Spring Mochtais. He was stepped to the ground, his arm badly damaged, and he received aid from bystanders. The accident prompted medical concern and a forthcoming court appearance is mentioned.
Will Occupy New School Addition
A fragment notes a new school addition project with construction details and utilities. It mentions a 25 barrel water tank, fire line, and various improvements tied to the campus. Names and places are not clear due to garbled OCR.
Milton Wolfe 71 Celebrates Birthday in Cosheeton Visit
Mil ton Wolfe, aged 71, marked his birthday with a trip to Cosheeton to visit his daughter Mrs. Peacock. He enjoys easy rides and sketching, and with better day would showcase skating tricks. He is known as an artist on pirates.
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Milton Wolfe
Cosheeton
Mrs. Peacock
Sale of Farm Land By A Dam Moore
A damaged notice states that Dam Moore recently sold 90 acres of farm land near Sie haae in WowS katay Rann Ieee ee. The fragmentary text names the seller and location but lacks complete details about the sale date terms or buyer.
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Dam Moore
Sohl
Karin Ait Biel
Sie Haae
Wows
Katay Rann Ieee Ee
A Much Better People With Bryan as President
Lincoln Steffens chronicles Bryan as a mature leader who wields power through public opinion. He argues Bryan presses democracy over organization, inspires reform, and seeks higher ideals, contrasting Taft with Roosevelt and urging change through better governance and citizen virtue.
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Bryan
UN Everybody’s Magazine
Arya
Dan-Ge Ous
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Democratic Organization
Hughes
LaFollette
Folk
Roonsevelt
Brian
Tie
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Aryan
Fifteen Barrel Oil Well Drilled in Otsego Territory
The Monroe Oil & Gas Co struck a well near Conway farm in Otsego with initial flow of 1 1/2 barrels daily. Sand quality reported as best yet, with 1 foot of high grade sand. Sand Ridge Oil & Gas Co also drilling on J T Tanner farm in Falls township with strong prospects. Dresden Oil & Gas Co. hit another dry hole at Leroy Stafford farm near Dresden. The community continues drilling as stockholders plan another well.
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Otsego Territory
Adl
Orsiege
Heohlig Tas Toalg
Aietw
Concen
Monroe O8f & Gas Co
Conway Farm
Palmedehbor- Howl
Ridee Oil & Gaa Ca
J. Ti. Tanner
Falls Township
Muaskingum County
J. B. Tanner
Dresden Oi & Gags Co
Leroy Stafford
Dreden
Taft Campaign Adviser Cromwell Under Fire in Revisionist Row
A fragmentary Washington era item accuses William Nelson Cromwell and others of steering Taft’s campaign funds and evading disclosure. It alleges Cromwell protected figures including Morgan ally Samuel, with names like John Hayes Hammond and Arthur J. Vorys cited as supporters or aides. The piece notes Taft’s claim that the people rule through the Republican party and hints at internal power struggles.
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Cotrinina
Daines Wiper
Tate
Cormedine SN
Trist
Bliss
Cortetyou
Reed Bkely
Tate Pantie
Watt
John Hayes Paammond
Oman
Amelter Iiss
Mr. Taft
Nelson Cromwell
Morgan
Alabama
Panama Cat Company
Treasuer
Hetr
Willan Nelson Cromwe
Taft
Cromwell
Stimild Cromwell
Arthur J. Vorys
Guilbert, Cox
Walter Brown
Charles BP
Virginia
Republican Party
Division of George Woite Estate Across Three Parts
Heirs of George Woite divide 87 acre Home Farm among three portions without court action. Despite unclear details, the estate splits the land and property as indicated by the fragmented OCR notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woite
Wolfe Family Land Division Described in Fragment
Fragmentary description shows Wolfe family parcels with Mimer Wolfe receiving 25 acres of rye and Irvin Wolfe holding 50 acres on a hill. The document mentions a barn on the middle plot and various chattels to be divided, with one wo ration writ and separated parcels.
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Wolfe
Irvin Wolfe
Mimer Wolfe
Jury Frees Chas Saxton After Short Deliberation
The Ohio case against Chag Saxton for driving a horse to death ended with a 5:30 pm acquittal after ten minutes of discussion and two ballots. The Humane Society officer laments the verdict, blaming public indifference over a matter of humanity rather than money.
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State of
Ohio
Chag
Saxton
Hig Horse
Humane Society
Mrs Burklew Dies at Layland in Coshocton County
Martha Burklew died after one day of illness at Layland aged 92 years 3 months 12 days. Born in Ireland May 1815 she came to America at age three and lived in Coshocton county ever since. Survived by her husband Wm Burklew and ten children including A J Foster Wm Burklew Frank Burklew Benj Burklew Kate Wollam Louis Williams Sarah Span. Funeral held at home and burial in Big Run Cemetery.
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Wm. Burklew
Millersburg
Frank Burklew
Killbuck
Benj. Burklew
Kate Wollam
Sebring
Louis Williams
Sarah Span
Bloomfield
Okla
Spring Mountain social notes and visits spill over Aug
Mrs Mary Herberick of Columbus visits sister Mrs John Heft. Miss Mattie Hack of Coshocton and Mrs Frank Oviatt of Cleveland stay with Margaret Severns. Frances Weaver returns to Coshocton after a week with Mattie McNeal. Difford D McNeal of Zanesville visits parental home. A 5 pound democrat arrives at Geo Stillwarth home. A baby girl brightens Linge Meller Aug Ltd home, and a fine boy arrives at Joan Snow home Aug 22. Lewis Gassbaugh of Tiverton visits. Garwood of Cleveland visits Perry Utterback. Young people entertain with J Markley. Mrs Joseph Maverick hosts a ladies’ gathering for Miss Weaver and Mrs Daugherty of Akron. Mr Joseph Krownapple, Miss Lena Reese, and Harry Bickle visit friends in Glermont. Mrs Darius Snowty visiting relatives in Danville and planning Blubauga reunion. Services at St Rose hiveh near Sunday for patroness St Rose of Lima. Fr Von Winter again in charge. Misses Margaret and Netthe Severns spend day with Miss Jennie Williams in Wathonding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Mountain
Mary Herberick
Columbus
John Heft
Mattie Hack
Coshocton
Frank Oviatt
Cleveland
Margaret Severns
Frances Weaver
Coshoct
Mattie McNeal
Difford D. McNeal
Zanesville
Geo. Stillwarth
Linge Meller
J. Markley
Joseph Maverick
Inner
Miss Weaver
Daugherty
Akron
Joseph Krownapple
Lena Reese
Harry Bickle
Glenmont
Darius Snowty
Danville
Blubauga
St. Rose Hiveh
St. Rose of Lima
von Winter
Margaret
Netthe Severns
Jennie Willams
Wathonding
Mineral City man killed by street car near New Philadelphia
Thomas Jordan of Mineral City was fatally struck by street cars southeast of New Philadelphia on Tuesday night and died Wednesday. He was identified posthumously by Marshal Espieh. He leaves a family in Mineral City.
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Thomas Jordan
Mineral City
New Philadelphia
Wbhout
Marshal Espieh
Superintendent Stricken Then Dies in Coshocton
Supt and dean of Axiland schools, a well known educator since 1900, collapsed while cashing a check and died five hours later at his home. Probate matters note final accounts for minor Joan F Casey and guardian John M Casey. Governor to appoint a Republican attorney general candidate to fill Wade Hampton’s term.
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Astkaind
Axiland
Oale
John Burden
Joan F. Casey
John M. Casey
Guardian
Mes
Charles Glenn Casey
Columbus
A. G. Dewmwan
Harvie
Wade NH. Eifie
Question on Eradicating Pain With Nervine Remedy
A reader asks about using Dr Miles Nervine with directions from a pamphlet. The message claims the product soothes the nervous system and controls rheumatic pains, promising rest and sleep and many cures of inflammatory ailments. It invites letters for advice and asserts personal improvement after use.
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Miles Nervine
Jas. H. Banosas
P. D. Box
Rockaway
N. J
Mites
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Farmers Free Fair at Layland Opens With Free Picnic
The Farmers Free Fair and picnic will be held at Chaneys Grove one fourth mile south of Layland on Saturday September 12. A hearty welcome is extended. Grand exhibits and attractions include Blissfield cornet band music an interesting ball game between the Fats and the Leans of Layland plus egg sack potato elephant pin races and a nail driving contest for the ladies. No premiums will be paid but any contribution to the attraction is welcome.
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Chaney's Grove
Layland
Blissfield— Cornet Band
Real Estate Transfers Across Counties and Townships
A stream of real estate transfers lists Alfred I Skinner to Wm Merrell for lot 771 in the city at 1800. Richard C Heck to Henry Heck 115 acres in Bethlehem Tennessee. Lewis D Schott ex to Adolphus B Hower 126 acres in Jackson. Francis M Foster to Mary L Foster et al lot 1393 in the city at 500. Nellie G Haas to Pierre Randles Lot 128 in Warsaw at 50. Jas M Frederick to Samuel Haas 38 acres in Jefferson township at 150. 125 acres in Jefferson township at 3900. John C G Adams et al to Joe N Katz 23 ft off north side of Lot 158 in Coshocton at 2600. Jewls D Schott ex to George O Norris 80 acres in Jackson at 3000 minus roadway. Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Railway Co to Charles 8 and John W McDowell Pt 7 in Lambs add to Coshocton at 701. John H Ricketts to Thomas K Finlay Lot 955 in Coshocton at 700. Minerva Wright et al to Wm Robinson 1836 100 acres in Virginia township at 550.
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Merrell
City
Richard C. Heck
Henry Heck
Bethlehem
Lewis D. Schott
Adolphus B. Hower
Jackson
Francis M. Foster
Mary L. Foster
Nellie G. Haas
Pierre Randles
Warsaw
Jas. M. Frederick
Samuel Haas
Jefferson
John CG. Adams Et
Joe. N. Katz
Coshocton
Jewls D. Schott
George O. Norris
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago
Wakatomika News Briefs Offseason Visits And Injuries
Miss Jeaste Gilmore of Newark returns from vacation at home. Mr and Mrs Bert Miller and Mr and Mrs Wm Wethern visited Jos McParland at Dresden. Miss Blanch Van Winkle of Burdenaburg visited friends. Mrs Lulu McConnell confined to bed by malaria. Miss Alice Gibson of Columbus spending two weeks at home. Cot Butler moving household goods to Cone farm. Mr and Mrs Larry Beenham visited J W Nethers. Mr and Mrs Henry Hinken and son Clay return to Mt Vernon. Chas Ratey and Wm H Trego attend Zanesville fair. C M Harden of Silver City NC endorses Electric Bitter as effective for stomach and liver troubles. Sold under guarantee at C B Aneree’s in Council? C Mr Fergeems rescues— unclarified text.
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Wakatomiki
Jeaste' Gilmore
Newark
Bert Miller
Wm. Wethern
Jos. McParland
Dresden
Blanch van Winkle
Bhrdenaburg
Lulu McConnell
Alice Gibson
Columbus
Cot. Uutt
Nems
Cone Farm
Pau
Liat Bros
Larry Beenham
Mra
J. W. Nethers
Henry Hinken
Clay
G. O. Raughnan
Mt. Vernon
Chas. Ratey
Wm. H. Trego
Zanesville Fair
Labor Day Cow Arrives for City Celebration
Mr William Zimmers announces a special effort to present a fine Labor Day cow for the city event. The committee expects broad county support and anticipates a banner celebration as requests pour in from across the county.
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Wm. Zimmers
Proposed Ohio constitutional amendments dated 1908
The page reports joint resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of Ohio proposing amendments to articles and sections of the state constitution. It includes procedural details for referenda, governor's approval process, and dates for submission to voters, with officials like C A Thompson and Andrew Harris cited as Secretaries of State.
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General Assembly
OhIo
C. A. Thompson
House of Representatives
Ndrew L. Haaris
Serrata
States OF America
Y. Carmi A. Thompson
State of
Columbus
A. Thompson
Azar
Bate
State of Obie
Ft Mhall
France
J.D. Chamberlain
Jaw Ers M. Wittiases
Senate
Carmi A. Thompson
Ghio
Obo
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Vance Shoe Company
Wheeling
West VA
Labor Day
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Hhohiye
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Lincoln Steffens
Jury
Chas. Saxton
Dean
Wakatomika
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Saya
Mr. Harden
Chile
C. B. Anéerece’s
Coukestzn
Aeae
Con Jon
Ghia
Neral Eeeombly
Aryren Starnes
Ammuca
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