Cleveland letter sparks election heat and oil influence claims
The passage depicts campaign tension as Cleveland pursues acceptance while critics accuse Hill of ignorance. It notes Joan Ketrey predicting Blaine’s 200,000 New York majority, and mentions Standard Oil’s alleged sway in the Democratic convention’s Haller and Hoeffel defeat. The New York Independent shifts against Cleveland, and affidavits held by B. F. Enos are urged for voter inspection.
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Joan Ketrey
Blaine
New York
John
Standard Oil
Haller
Hoeffel
Hill faces challenge in Cleveland district race
The Cleveland Leader estimates the Democratic majority in this congressional district at 3,596 and predicts it will not exceed half that figure this year. The article suggests Hill could be satisfied merely with enough support to win re election.
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Cleveland
Hill
Talk of New Probate Tickets Shocks Democratic Stronghold
A sharp dig at the Probate office likens a local official to Bev ington and warns that poor record keeping could spawn costly lawsuits and widow and orphan losses. Across the country calls grow for Cleveland's withdrawal while here in the stronghold serious talk of another convention to nominate Probate Judge Auditor and Prosecuting Attorney.
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Cleveland
Address to Canadians warns against Blaine vote
A Canadian Orange order address to brethren across the line warns not to vote for Blaine, calling him an enemy of England, but such a move is unlikely to sway opinion. Any impact would likely favor Blaine among those opposed to Orangemen and their ideas.
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Blaine
England
Bevington Candidate Criticized Over School Board Finance
Tuer likely to need Probate Court oversight in three years, making a trustworthy, capable official crucial. The argument notes Bevington lacks necessary qualifications, citing his Defiance school board bookkeeping as proof of deficiency.
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Tuer
Bevington
Defiance
Ohio Democrats and starve for funds critique
The New York Star mocks Ohio Democrats for seeking money from the national committee. It cites Chicago delegates claiming Ohio funds could cover through autumn. The piece accuses local Standard Oil interests of profiting from last winter and implies they must surrender those gains.
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Ohio
New York Star
Democratic State Committee
Democratic National Committee
Barnum
Chicago
Cleveland
Standard Oil
Columbus
Mortgues
New York Democrats Question Butler Efforts Against Cleveland
Democratic officials in New York doubt Butler is focusing on defeating Cleveland as Blaine looms. Party strategists weigh whether the candidate’s energy is better spent on the rival than the front runner.
Wratt Hitt Tax Issue Sparks Democratic Debate
Wratt Hitt has not paid a poll tax or any taxes since becoming a county citizen. The remark prompts Democratic leaders to question his suitability for tax assessment duties as hundreds oppose him.
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Wratt Hitt
Democratic calls for affidavits in Winn matter prompt voting split
Democrats urge Enos to review affidavits in the Winn case while many say they will not back him for Prosecuting Attorney. The critique extends to Bevington’s prior clerical habits and the influence of anti Catholic and Standard Oil accusations on candidate support, blaming party leadership for discord.
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Enos
Winn
Standard Oil Candidate Unfitness Provokes Defiant Response
The writer argues that exposing unfitness among Standard Oil candidates sours votes and triggers a furious, irrational reaction from the subject. The piece insists that only factual statements could be proven false, asserting the facts are true and painful to him.
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Standard Oil Tank
Bevington’s School Board Record Questioned By Critics
The piece urges the Democratic paper to publish pages of Bevington’s clerk record to let the public judge its legality. It taunts the Democrat’s truthfulness and calls for transparency to settle whether the record is legitimate.
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Bevington
Democrats Use Meeting To Politicize Soldier Gather
A newspaper letter condemns a Monday meeting planned for hundreds of veterans alleging Democrats arranged it to inject politics into a veterans reunion. It denounces Hill and Standard Oil men for the act, predicting soldiers will reject the ploy and tighten their stance.
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Hill
Standard Oil Tank
Bevington's probate judge bid debated by editors
The piece rebukes Standard Oil influenced attacks on Bevington, arguing his incompetence shown as school board clerk threatens estate matters. It asserts Democrats should elect a capable probate judge who can protect widows and orphans, and dismisses oil interests as noise. The writer defends Pett ape a treyo Fo bate Judge.
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Standard Oil Tank
Bevington
Greene
Democratic Party
Mr. Bevington
Bevington records blasted as incompetent school board clerk
A political critique accuses Bevington of illegal and sloppy record keeping as clerk of the Defiance school board. It cites failure to have minutes read or approved, contrasts his entries with a Republican clerk’s orderly records, and warns of broader harm if he becomes Probate Judge. It defends opponents as capable and condemns Bevington’s conduct.
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Bevington
Falsley
Charles P. Tittle
Edwin Phelps
Judge Greene
Isaac Corwin
Frederick Harmoning
E. N. Lewis
Adam Wilhelm
Mr. Bevington
Hill
Phelps
Tittle
J. H. Bevington
United Meeting
Greene, Gorman, Corwin, Lewis and Bevington
J. P. Buffington
Board of Education
Defiance
Greene, Corwin, Minsel
Defiance Union Schools
Questioning a Candidate's Ability to Manage Records
The speaker argues that if a candidate cannot maintain school board proceedings, he cannot handle Probate Court records. The warning adds that voters may regret electing him for years to come.
Questioned report of school board clerk Bev ington’s proceedings
A public challenge questions the paper's coverage of school board actions during a controversial $10,800 expenditure. The writer dares the Democrat to publish the contested account, urging transparency and accountability in reporting.
Misrepresentation of Bevington Public Records Questioned
A letter accuses the Democrat of misrepresenting Mr Bevington and failing to publish clerk of the school board records verbatim. The writer challenges the paper to reproduce the exact proceedings, calling the editor liar slanderer fool idiot fire bug villain for not doing so.
Miner letters defend wages at West Virginia Central
A New York World letter from a West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway Company official defends miners’ wages and denies claims linked to Mr Blaine. He states Mr Blaine has no say over employment or wages, notes Democratic officers support Cleveland, and asserts miners receive top coal wages.
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the World
Editor of
West Virginia Central & Pittsburg Railway Company
Blaine
Presbyterian meeting adjourned to Thursday night
The annual Congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church was adjourned to Thursday evening. Reports from church officers and other business will be considered. Members of the church and congregation are urged to attend by order of Session. B. W. Slate, clerk. Neuralgia and rheumatism linked. Athlophoros praised by a user in Los Angeles for rapid pain relief.
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The
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Slate
J. E. Reed
Paine
Alvin Grim
Yale
Iowa
A. B. Baker
Chicago
Archor Honos
Athlophoros CO
Wall ST
New York
Tomales Spl
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed by Local Seller
A local seller in Woodward promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with a claim that the product aids a sick stomach and helps avoid chronic disease. The notice presents a personal testimonial style endorsement attributed to N. G.
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Acker’s
N. G
Woodward
It Was Not Consumption Drenne Zon Ora Medicine
A testimonial notes that a woman thought to have consumption was cured by Zon Ora. She improved after starting the medicine, left her bed, did housework, and began walking a mile and a half daily, credited to Zon Ora's effects.
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Drenne
Ap Editors Tribute to Dr King’s New Discovery
Theron P. Keator editor of Ft. Wayne Gazette praises Dr King’s New Discovery for severe and mild coughs and colds. He notes personal five year success and urges readers to call Colby & Scott’s store for a free trial bottle. Large size priced at $1.00.
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Theron P. Keator
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Gazette
Dr. King
Colby & Scott's
Go West for Pure Air Cure for Consumption Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr. Bosanko's Lung Syrup as a remedy for consumption and all chest ailments. It claims relief in early stages of coughs colds bronchitis and related pains priced at 50 cents and 1.00 and sold by Colby Scott.
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Colorado
New Mexico
Colby & Scott's
Skin remedy for cuts and eruptions by Colby and Scott
A Salve claims to treat cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and to cure piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price is 25 cents per box and offered by Colby & Scott.
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Colby & Scott
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Charlie Hoeffel
J.J. Greene
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Switzer & Kehnast
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